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How to Use a Dish Network WiFi

How to Use a Dish Network WiFi

Using a Wi-Fi connection supplied by Dish Network is a fast and easy way to get your laptop or desktop computer on the Internet. Connect via Dish Network Wi-Fi and you can access the web anywhere in the house. This can save you the hassle of buying lengthy Ethernet cords that limit you to within a c
Custom E-commerce Software Program

Custom E-commerce Software Program

Using a custom e-commerce software program can be the answer for many businesses that struggle with problematic, 'cookie cutter' software programs. Some software programs do not adequately meet the parameters of many
Common Hardware Devices and Computer Peripherals

Common Hardware Devices and Computer Peripherals

The average computer user has a wide range of hardware devices and components installed on his or her system. Each has a corresponding device driver. Some of the most common includes:
Why Is My Floppy Drive Locked?

Why Is My Floppy Drive Locked?

Though floppy disks have gone the way of the dinosaur, some computer users may wish to access their old floppy data. If your floppy drive is unresponsive or does not recognize your disk, there are a few possible solutions.
Can I Hook a Desktop Computer up to a Laptop Monitor?

Can I Hook a Desktop Computer up to a Laptop Monitor?

Desktop computers have video cards with video input connections so that you can connect a monitor to your computer and see the computer's video output. Laptops have built-in video cards that connect to the screen built into the laptop computer. Laptops don't have compatible video connections, and ev
How to Make a Freezer Gasket Seal Better

How to Make a Freezer Gasket Seal Better

The gasket surrounding your freezer door is made of heavy rubber that will break down over time. When this happens, warm air will enter the freezer, causing the internal temperature of both the freezer and refrigerator, which the freezer cools, to rise. After installing a new gasket, you may notice
How to Choose the Best Tablet to Suit Your Personal and Official Needs

How to Choose the Best Tablet to Suit Your Personal and Official Needs

Tablets have become to be the latest sensation in computing and entertainment owing to its multifarious features and cost flexibility. Businessmen find it easy to carry around wherever they go. Students find it very convenient ...
How to Use a Dell External Monitor as a Primary Display on an Aspire 5720

How to Use a Dell External Monitor as a Primary Display on an Aspire 5720

You may wish to set up an external Dell monitor on your Aspire 5720 laptop if your laptop screen has become damaged or you wish to set up dual-monitors. To connect the external monitor you will require a VGA cable. You can choose to extend your current screen or duplicate what is on the laptop scree
How to Unlock a Dell D610

How to Unlock a Dell D610

Dell is an electronics and information technology company based in Round Rock, Texas. The company makes a range of laptop computers, including the D610. The D610 can be locked and unlocked from within Windows XP, the computer's operating system. The lock feature in Windows XP is used to prevent unau
Information on the Apple Macintosh G3 Laptop Model

Information on the Apple Macintosh G3 Laptop Model

Apple released the PowerBook G3 series of laptops between 1997 and 2000. They were Apple's third official generation of laptops (hence "G3"). The G3 series was replaced in 2000 by the next generation's G4 models.
How to Specify Data Ports With Netperf

How to Specify Data Ports With Netperf

Netperf is free software that allows you to benchmark, or test, a network. Netperf performs end-to-end latency and unidirectional throughput tests. Throughput is a measure of successful transmissions through a network, and it is usually measured in bits per second. Latency is a measure of the time i
Getting support for Asus computers is much easier than you would think!

Getting support for Asus computers is much easier than you would think!

When considering buying a new laptop, the issue of which brand to buy will always come up. This is especially so when you are somewhat of a laptop enthusiast and want to find a brand ...
How to Move a Desktop Background in Vista

How to Move a Desktop Background in Vista

Expressing your individuality and interests on your desktop helps make your computer more personal and enjoyable. When you first turn on your computer and log on to Windows Vista, you will see your desktop, the main screen area. You can have any picture you want for your desktop background and chang
How to Use an ATX Power Supply With a Micro ATX Motherboard

How to Use an ATX Power Supply With a Micro ATX Motherboard

The terms ATX and micro ATX refer to form factors (size and dimension) for computer components. A micro-ATX motherboard does not require a micro-ATX in order to function. The determining factor as to whether a power supply can work with a motherboard is actually the computer case. If the computer
How to Tell If a Drive Is Compressed

How to Tell If a Drive Is Compressed

Drive compression is a process that allows you to free up disk space and thereby store more data on your hard disk. The three types of compression typically are used: utility-based file compression, operating system file compression, and volume compression. Checking to see whether your drive is comp
Forensic UNIX Tools

Forensic UNIX Tools

UNIX forensic tools help you image, map and retrieve data from your computer system.Creative Crop/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesComputer forensics involves scanning a computer system or device to determine the current state of that device, and this information is often used as evidence for...
HDMI Switch: Enables High Quality HDMI Transmission

HDMI Switch: Enables High Quality HDMI Transmission

Multiple HDMI sources can be connected to a HDMI display devices using HDMI switch. Available in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 port models, these devices can be daisy chained or cascaded to achieve an even greater configuration. Also available in matrix models with sizes such as 2x2, 3x2, 4x2, 4x4 and 8x8, these
How to Troubleshoot a Kodak ESP 5200

How to Troubleshoot a Kodak ESP 5200

The Kodak ESP 5200 all-in-one printer features a flip-up monitor and prints both photographs and plain text documents. The printer requires only two cartridges: black and color. The printer supports several sizes of print media, including plain paper, envelopes, photo paper, card stock, transparenci
How do I Remove The Front on a Compaq 5002US Desktop?

How do I Remove The Front on a Compaq 5002US Desktop?

The panel on the Compaq 5002US desktop computer is a wraparound panel. This panel extends from the front to either side of the computer tower. In order to remove the front, you simply remove the entire panel. This is not a difficult process if you have simple household tools. Removing the panel allo
How Can I Make a PCMCIA Card CD Drive Bootable?

How Can I Make a PCMCIA Card CD Drive Bootable?

A PCMCIA Card CD Drive is a computer disc drive that is installed inside of your computer's case (as opposed to externally) and is directly connected to your computer's motherboard. If you have a bootable CD that you'd like to use to start your computer as opposed to your operating system, enter you