Archive for December, 2011
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How to Troubleshoot a Computer
Interestingly, the word debugging is thought to date back to WWII and specifically, the vacuum tube computers of that time. These large computers many times inadvertently trapped insects inside the electronic components, causing short circuits and other computer operation nightmares. Now, debugging simply means the same as troubleshooting. Although debugging today does not mean the [...]
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5 Reasons Not to Upgrade to Windows Vista
While you may have had a great time using Microsoft’s Windows XP, you may not find yourself having such a great time using Windows Vista. Not to say Vista is a horrible upgrade but it is rather unnecessary at this point. This article will outline 5 good reasons that you shouldn’t switch to Vista just [...]
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How to Find IP Address on Computer
Each and every device that is connected to internet is associated with a unique number which is referred to as the IP (Internet Protocol) address. An IP address is generally a set of four numerical figures separated by dots. For instance, 127.0.0.1 is an IP address. An IP address can be used as a means [...]
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Top Reasons Why Your Computer is Crashing
Computer crashes are one of the most annoying experiences that you can deal with when working with your computer. The annoyance of lost data coupled with the fact that you have to go through all of the hassle of rebooting your computer may drive you over the edge. So what can you do if your [...]
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How to Connect to the Internet through Another Computer
Connecting to the internet through another computer might sound impossible for the average computer user, but it is possible and many are already doing it. It is not difficult to connect the internet connected to another computer, but it is a bit complicated. If you follow the instructions properly you will have no difficulties in [...]
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How to Install a Hard Drive in a Computer
Installing a hard drive on a computer is not an difficult task. In fact, even a newbie can do it! All you need to know is what cable should be plugged in where. It is a simple process and shouldn’t take more than a few minutes of your time. You will need a set of [...]
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Inviting a Gmail Contact to Chat
If you are unfamiliar with Gmail, there are some requests that can be a little unclear. When someone tells you to invite them to chat you understand they aren’t talking about the kind with coffee and a scone. But how do you invite someone to chat? If you have Google’s Gmail and the other chatter’s [...]
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How to Protect Computer from Viruses
Viruses are a potential threat to the computers. From creating small problems to completely erasing the data on a computer, viruses can wreak havoc. With the number of computers connected to the internet, the risk of getting affected by viruses always exists. There is no guarantee that a computer can be hundred percent protected from [...]
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How to a Rip a DVD to a Computer
Even though ripping a CD is fairly common, there are very few people who know how to rip their DVDs. In fact, even the so called technical people are not very sure about how is it done. The following are some of the ways in which a DVD can be ripped to a computer: 1. [...]
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How to Text from the Computer
In today’s world, the fastest way of communicating with your friends or relatives is sending text using a computer. Sending a text is the easiest way to express your feelings and covey important messages. There are generally two ways of sending text from your computer, one is sending text from your computer to individual’s mobile [...]
