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How to Do a Recovery Disk
Like other applications, your Windows operating system might fail to boot because of software or hardware configuration errors. Fortunately, you can prevent this problem by creating your own system recovery disc. This allows you to boot your computer to the Windows recovery environment. You can then
How to Share Your MacBook Pro Webcam With Anyone
The iSight webcam built into every MacBook can be used to set up a video chat with the included iSight software. It is possible with some Mac programming to make this into an automatic camera that will always provide a video feed to anyone connecting to your video chat account.
Why Does YouTube Keep Stopping?
Most YouTube videos are uploaded for the enjoyment of users all over the world. However, it is difficult to enjoy the experience if the video keeps starting and stopping. The longer the video, the more data your computer needs to download. It is normal for an online video to buffer just before it be
How to Read SD Cards
Secure digital (SD) cards are a form of memory used in many hand-held and portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. In addition to storing information for these types of devices, secure digital media can be used the same as any other storage device to hold soft copies of files and d
How to Keep People From Getting on Your Wireless
Wireless routers and compatible computers have made a big impact on the way we access the Internet. It's now common for Internet users to connect from shops and other public places. But, if you have a wireless router at your home or office, you probably want to restrict access to authorized users.
How to Connect My PC to an Epson 3 LCD Projector
According to Epson, Epson projectors accounted for 28 percent of all projectors sold in the United States in 2010 and 22 percent of all those sold in the world, making Epson the number one projector brand in the world. Many Epson projectors use 3LCD technology, in which three separate chips are util
How MICR Toners Work
Have you ever wondered why your checks have a line of characters printed on its bottom side and why these characters look different?This line is called the MICR line and it is printed with MICR Toner. Learn how MICR Toner Works.
What to Do If Your Dell Laptop Charger Stops Working
If you own a Dell laptop, then let's take a moment to understand what your Laptop Charger is. It's a device which supplies energy to a laptop. All you have to do is plug it into an electrical outlet and it begins working immediately. It works in a double way. The energy will charge the com
Homemade Plotter
Early dot plotters evolved into printers as people know them today, capable of crisp text and photographic printers. For technology enthusiasts, one project possibility is to to make a simple plotter at home.
How do I Run a Factory Restore on an IBM ThinkPad R40?
When it is time to sell your ThinkPad, initiating the "Rescue and Recovery" utility removes your personal data and restores your system to its original factory state. While your R40 has a recovery utility program installed in the hard drive, using the "Rescue and Recovery" CDs are a viable alternati
What Are Nagios Plugins?
Nagios is a widely used open source (free of charge, with source code available) software package for Linux and other Unix-based operating systems which administrators use to monitor network devices, services and activity. Nagios developers and other programmers produce "plugins" with additional sof
How to Configure a Keyboard Layout
You can change the configuration of your keyboard on both Windows and Mac computers. When you buy a new keyboard, it has a default layout configured by the manufacturer. If the configuration does not meet your individual needs, you can change the layout of the keyboard. Additionally, if you buy a no
The Asus UL Series Are For Those Who Value Portability And Value For Money!
If you are trying to buy a laptop that is ultra-thin and light and which also has a long lasting battery, the Asus UL series is the one to get. this range of computers have ...
How to Check System Specs
Computer users should familiarize themselves with the specifications of their machines. This information is valuable when it comes time to upgrade components or download new drivers for existing components. Both Windows and Mac users can determine a computer's detailed specs with only a few keystrok
How to Play TV on a Laptop Computer
For many, the laptop computer is the central hub of activity for work, personal scheduling and finance, social networking and entertainment. Watching TV shows is a natural extension of laptop functionality, but most are still watching it exclusively on their TV through a set-top box or built-in TV t
Video: How to Select a Homepage
Video Transcript
Hi, I'm Rachael, and today I will talk about how to select a home page. So right now I'm in Firefox and what we'll do is we'll go up to our tools and we will go down to Options and from Options you'll see this whole window here and you'll see home page, and right now...
USB to Serial Port Adapter Software
Connecting a serial peripheral device to a computer that does not have serial ports requires installation of a serial-to-USB adapter" This adapter has a universal serial bus (USB) plug on one end, wired to a female serial port on the other.
What to Consider in a Data Center
It's not only the selection of the appropriate type of server racks and cable that you purchase, but the management of the cabling, power, and heatgeneration that are crucial to your design of a data center.
How to Get Rid of the Link Outline on Images in CSS
The CSS "border" property controls an image's line that surrounds the outside of the image HTML element. Set the border's setting to zero pixels to completely remove it from the image. The CSS properties let you control most of the Web page layout, so you can customize the image's look for your read