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Why Does My iPod Work Only When it Is on the Charger?
An iPod allows you to listen to your favorite music and watch videos and slideshows wherever you go, so if you're only able to use it when it's connected to your computer or a USB AC power cord, it won't be as useful. Understanding causes to battery and power problems can help you improve your devic
How to Change the WEP on an HP Laptop
A Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key is required for the HP laptop to log into a network implementing WEP security. If the primary WEP key is changed on the network router, the WEP key settings on the HP laptop will need to be updated. Updating the WEP key on the HP laptop may be completed in just
Why Generic Laptop Batteries & AC Adapters Do Not Charge Properly
Price and availability are the most appealing benefits of generic laptop batteries and AC adapters. Companies compete with one another to offer you the lowest price and usually, plenty of product is always in stock. While it is true that some power sources and connectors may work fine, you should lo
Video: How to Reduce the Size of a Microsoft SQL Log File
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Hi, my name is Jennifer Shin. I'm the Founder and Principal Consultant of 8 Path Solutions LLC. And today, I'm going to show you how to reduce the file size of the Microsoft SQL log. To do this, you want to open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. Log into the...
How to Burn a JPEG Onto a DVD With Music
If you have seen the professional-looking DVD's and CD's with JPEG images laser-burned on to their faces and wondered if you can do it yourself, the answer is yes. Thanks to a program known as LightScribe, you can turn any JPEG image in your library into a label for your DVD's in the same drive you
Best Cheap Lenovo Ideapad S10-3t 0651-85U 10.1-Inch Netbook
The Lenovo Ideapad S10-3t 0651-85U 10.1-Inch Netbook comes with Windows 7 Home Premium and with a 4-cell battery. Home Premium, unlike Starter, has a ton of built-in touchscreen features that all work well with this ...
HP Compaq 6715B (GL071PA)
HP Compaq is a well known company that produces high quality computers and laptops. This globally known company manufactures laptops for all classes of consumers whether professionals, business persons, entertainment buffs and for home use.
How to View a LAN Network
A LAN, or Local Area Network, is a collection of devices--such as computers, laptops, printers and routers--that are connected via cables or wirelessly. LANs are used to give a primary device on the network, usually a computer, access to several secondary devices. A LAN is viewable from a computer d
A Hard Drive Is Not A Computer
Having spent more than a decade as a bridge between the general public and technology, this is a misconception that I have experienced quite a few times. A hard drive is not a computer; rather, it is an integral component of a computer's operation.
How to Convert a Hard Drive Into a Portable Storage Device
Portable hard drives allow you to easily transfer information between computers and to save files and media without needing a computer. Old or new hard drives can be easily converted into portable storage devices. This is a great use for older hard drives that are too small to be worthwhile to insta
How to Rename a Username in XP Home
Windows XP Home edition allows you to change your username. This might be required to correct a mistake, use a nickname or change the username when selling the computer. To change a username, you must be logged in as the administrator, or logged in to the account being changed.
How to Repair the IBM ThinkPad Laptop Keyboard
You may not know that it's possible to perform basic repairs on your ThinkPad laptop even if you don't know very much about computers. For example, if you have a damaged keyboard on your ThinkPad, it is probably the result of a bad connection and can be repaired in a short amount of time. Performing
How to Close Computer Backdoors
A backdoor is a malicious secret program that provides an attacker with unauthorized, remote access to your computer. Backdoors work silently in the background and are hard to discover. They permit monitoring of your computer activity and manipulation of your data. Backdoors can be part of file-shar
How to Build Computer Cables
Computer cables of all types can be manufactured in minutes with a few simple tools and some basic supplies. A missing or broken cable can delay a repair or upgrade for days while the part is located, ordered and shipped to the site. Why wait? By preparing a small cabling kit with crimping pliers, s
How to Remove Autofill Email Address on Mac
When you compose an email message using Apple Mail, the free email application that Apple installs on every Mac, you may start typing an email address in the "To" field, only to see a list of suggested addresses, which Mail retrieves from your address book and the list of your previous recipients. T
Why A Samsung Printer And Samsung Toners Can Be A Smart Choice
With all the printer names and models sold nowadays, it can be quite confusing and frustrating to actually find the best printing partner. However, it has been proven that a Samsung printer and Samsung toners ...
3 Reasons DisplayPort Is The Future
If you're anything like me, you're sick of having to unscrew/rescrew VGA and DVI cables every time you move your monitor, or maybe you're fed up with having to use a different cable for every single monitor you use in a multi-monitor setup. DisplayPort seems to be the answer to both t
How to Identify Parts of a Website Address
When you go to a website in a web browser, you type the address for the website in the address bar. There are different parts of this address that are needed together in order for you to go to the website. There is a way for you to identify each of these parts by dissecting the web address and looki
How to Burn an AVI on Disc
There are two ways you can burn an AVI file on a disc. The first is to burn it as a data file on a DVD or CD, and the second involves burning it as a movie on a DVD. The method you choose depends on whether you'd like to play the disc in a DVD player or just on a computer. The size of the AVI file w
Setting up a Network -- Wired or Wireless?
Wireless networks are en vogue, but your installation wont be successful unless you chose the right type of network and set it up properly. Wired networks require that each computer be connected via a wire to a central location, called a switch or hub. This often involves installing cables through w