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How to Replace Dell Latitude D610 Hard Drive

How to Replace Dell Latitude D610 Hard Drive

The Dell Latitude D610 laptop includes an 80-gigabyte hard drive in standard models that can be upgraded at any time or replaced if corrupt or damaged. You can replace the drive at home and have your computer back up and running in minutes.
Is There More Than One Style of DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory?

Is There More Than One Style of DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory?

Laptop and notebook computer owners who wish to upgrade their computers have the option of adding small outline dual in-line memory module, or SO-DIMM, memory. These chips are intended especially for small computers and are readily available in the DDR2 specification.
IBM Model M Buckling Spring Keyboards: Typing Joy

IBM Model M Buckling Spring Keyboards: Typing Joy

If you do a lot of typing on your computer, you might want to check out one of the old-school buckling spring keyboards. The old IBM Model M keyboards from the 80's and 90's are ...
How to Repair Dell E172FPB Monitors With Blinking Power

How to Repair Dell E172FPB Monitors With Blinking Power

Dell sold millions of desktop computers in the early 2000s with E172FP series LCD monitors. Dell shipped the E172FPB in two model variations: the E172FP and E172FPB. The only difference in the two models being the contracted supplier used to manufacture the monitors for Dell – the design of th
How to Boost a magicJack Signal

How to Boost a magicJack Signal

A magicJack is a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) device that allows you to place phone calls over broadband Internet service when the device is connected to a USB port on a computer. The magicJack comes with software that will allow the use of either a standard telephone or a "softphone," throug
Specifications of the Sony VAIO VGN-FS742/W

Specifications of the Sony VAIO VGN-FS742/W

The Sony VAIO VGN-FS742/W was a notebook PC from Japan-based consumer electronics company Sony Corp. It was designed as a portable multimedia center, suitable for customers who needed an affordable, mid-level entertainment-focused computer. The "W" suffix stood for the computer's 15.4-inch screen LC
Inspiring Aspire - What makes Aspire stand out

Inspiring Aspire - What makes Aspire stand out

Acer's one of the valuable contribution in shape of mini Laptop to serve the nations. User friendly interface increase its worth as well as become smart to serve the users Give me an Acer's Aspire ...
5 Quick Steps To Speed Up Your Computer

5 Quick Steps To Speed Up Your Computer

There are plenty of useful tips and ways to help you speed up your computer. You can use the following 5 quick steps to easily have a high performing machine without having to shell out a fortune.
Computer Monitoring: Need Of The Hour

Computer Monitoring: Need Of The Hour

We are living in an era where technology has led to computerization of every sphere of life. The excessive use of computers has unfortunately paved the way to its abusive use. Privileges given to users ...
How to Flash BIOS on an Acer Aspire 3610

How to Flash BIOS on an Acer Aspire 3610

The motherboard on your Acer Aspire 3610 notebook uses the BIOS program to check the hardware configuration and ensure all the components are in working order. When you upgrade components or install new software, you may experience a conflict with the current BIOS version that can cause a series of
How to Recycle Toner Cartridges Free

How to Recycle Toner Cartridges Free

Toner cartridges are filled with powder that work in laser printers. The cartridges themselves are made primarily out of plastic, which is often recyclable. There are other components, however, such as metal, which means that the cartridge can't just be tossed in a recycling bin. Throwing them out t
GBC P210E and C110E Binding Machines - A Comparison

GBC P210E and C110E Binding Machines - A Comparison

Gone were the days when you have to squander a fortune to purchase a binding machine that can serve you at your office. Globalization and competition among manufactures brought down the price of binding equipments and scores of these equipments come at very reasonable prices.
How to Take Apart a Dell Inspiron B130

How to Take Apart a Dell Inspiron B130

Taking apart your Dell Inspiron B130, just as with any laptop, is a risky procedure. Dismantling your laptop requires that you handle most of its most important hardware devices, leaving your computer open to electrical damage usually caused by static electricity in your body. This does not include
How to Find Out What Version of Windows Media Player I Have

How to Find Out What Version of Windows Media Player I Have

If you want to update your version of Windows Media Player, it's helpful to know what version you already have. Some websites require the newest version to view or listen to their videos or music. Microsoft includes Windows Media Player as the default player on its operating systems, except in Europ
How to Configure RAID

How to Configure RAID

RAID stands for redundant array of independent disks. To configure RAID, your operating system must have a second hard drive. The purpose of RAID is to keep your operating system running in the event of a hard-drive failure. The easiest RAID to implement is RAID 1. RAID 1 is also known as disk mirro
How to Protect Your Account From Unauthorized Access

How to Protect Your Account From Unauthorized Access

Protecting your Windows user account from unauthorized access keeps your personal files and data safe against the prying eyes of the other users of your computer. Accomplish this by setting a nearly unbreakable password in your Windows operating system. This takes less than five minutes to do, keepi
Video: How to Go Paperless With an iPad

Video: How to Go Paperless With an iPad

Video Transcript Hi I'm Chase Thompson-Baugh with Simply Mac, you're local store for everything Apple. We're a Utah based Apple specialist with eight stores in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming and today we're going to show you some more quick tips on the iPad that I know you're just going to...
How to Install Drivers in Windows XP

How to Install Drivers in Windows XP

Windows XP dominated the personal computer market for almost a decade. But on July 11, 2011, Microsoft announced that it would cease support for XP in April 2014. XP's longevity stems from its usability: this operating system was the first to do pretty much everything for you. The plug-and-play func
How To Enjoy Faster Internet On Your Computer?

How To Enjoy Faster Internet On Your Computer?

Slow Internet is a problem for many. But there are solutions to boost up your internet speed and enjoy faster browsing experience. Explore this article. Here we have discussed some important tips that will help you boost internet speed.
What to Do If I Cannot Access My CreditKeeper Account

What to Do If I Cannot Access My CreditKeeper Account

CreditKeeper is an online account you can create that will help maintain and verify all of your credit reports in one place. But usernames and passwords can become lost. Through the CreditKeeper website itself or by phone, there are ways to get back into your account.