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Computer Server Vs. a Workstation
Servers and workstations are both types of computers that are used personally and commercially. Noncommercially, workstations are referred to generically as desktops, laptops or just computers. Servers and workstations have similarities because they are both used for computing purposes, but there ar
How to Plug an SD Card Into an SD Socket
SD cards are thin storage devices used in the Nintendo Wii, digital cameras, camcorders and other electronics. To use these cards, they must be connected into a connector that is designed for an SD card. No tools are required to connect it, but you must be careful. If you jam the card it with all of
How to Make Desktop Wallpaper Smaller
There are many ways to shrink your PC desktop wallpaper. Some methods require more knowledge than others. Often the image has been set to "stretch" in the Control Panel. In that case all you need to do is go into the Control Panel, click on Display, click on Desktop, and in the Position drop down b
How to Install a CPU Heat Sink
Keeping your computer's internal components cool is essential to its overall performance. Here's how to install a heat sink on your CPU--the heart of your computer.
How to Use a Virtual Keyboard to Log Into XP
Whenever you start your Windows XP computer, you have the option of using a virtual keyboard to log in to your computer. This allows you to bypass your physical keyboard and press keys using your mouse. If you don't have a keyboard on your computer or your keyboard is broken, you can use this virtua
How to Use a Wacom Graphire 4 Pen on a Tablet PC
Tablet PCs feature a screen that allows users to interact directly with their computer using touch capabilities. Although you can use your fingers on the touch screen, you can use touch screen pens as well. If you have a Wacom Graphire4 pen tablet, use your pen directly on the tablet PC screen rathe
How to Find the Driver for an HP Scanjet 5200C
The HP Scanjet 5200C printer requires a device driver in order to be recognized by your computer. This driver should have come on a CD-ROM that was packaged in with the HP Scanjet 5200C itself. Placing the CD-ROM into your computer will install the driver on your hard drive. If you are unable to loc
Acer Notebooks That Have IEEE 1394 Ports
FireWire ports are commonly used in cameras and other digital devices.firewire image by MATTHIEU FABISIAK from Fotolia.comMost Acer laptops do not provide IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports as part of their standard configuration. Of the Acer models being produced as of November, 2010 the Aspire...
How to Do a System Retore on a Toshiba Laptop
Toshiba manufactures laptops in many models. With the variety they offer, there is something for everyone. But there may come a time when the laptop is not performing as well as it once did. When this happens with your Toshiba, perform a System Restore, which will take your computer's files and sett
How to Test the Battery on an Imac G3 600
The battery in your iBook G3 600 is used to power the computer when it is not connected to the wall outlet in your home or office. If you are not sure whether the battery is good or not, you can test it in just a couple of seconds. The small lights on the bottom of your battery are used to tell you
Posture & Basic Keyboard Techniques
Follow these basic typing techniques to avoid injury.ballyscanlon/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesFor those who are stuck at a computer all day, carpal tunnel syndrome is a common injury due to the repetitive movements associated with constant typing. In order to prevent muscle and tendon damage to...
How to Turn Off the Fingerprint Sensor on an HP Laptop
Several models of HP laptop feature a fingerprint scanner for added system security. The fingerprint scanner can be configured to replace the normal username-and-password-style login for Windows. The scanner can also be used in place passwords on your system. You can disable the fingerprint scanner
How to Make a Computer Buffer Faster
Watching videos online is convenient--you can watch on your schedule and without too many commercials. Buffering can ruin this luxury by causing the video to stutter or stop entirely. Buffering occurs when data is being sent faster than it can be processed. The time it takes a video to buffer depend
How to Troubleshoot an HP DVD-ROM
DVD's (digital video discs) have become the standard medium for distributing and storing electronic data offline, so it is important to keep them in working order, particularly on Hewlett Packer computers, as DVD drives are pretty much standard on all of their modern systems. However, sometimes a di
How to Use POE for an IP Camera
Tech savvy consumers who choose Internet Protocol (IP) cameras often find the numerous wires required to operate the cameras cumbersome and annoying. To reduce the wire clutter, manufacturers developed IP cameras that employ Power over Ethernet, or PoE, technology to eliminate one of the wires.
How to Access Information on Another Computer
Networking your computers provides you with a platform to share files and information. You can network two computers or thousands of machines together. For small networks, a Windows workgroup allows you to share information in your home or small office. To move the information from one machine to an
Better Than Free Solar - How Much Better Can It Get?
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How to Fix a CD Eye on a Laptop
The "CD Eye," more commonly referred to as the lens, is the part of a laptop's disc drive that reads the contents of the CD. If the CD eye is dirty or damaged it is not going to read the CD and you run into reading errors while using any disc in the drive. To prevent the errors from occurring, you m
How to Repair a CRC Data Check on a DVD
A cyclic redundancy check, known as CRC for short, is an error that occasionally occurs on Windows operating systems. It is often related to a problem with optical media such as a DVD, or the drives that are associated with them. The solution for repairing this data check error is not readily appare