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Laptop Recycling - 5 ways to recycle or re-use your old laptop
If you have recently purchased a new laptop, what do you plan to do with the old one? The simplest thing for many people may be to throw it in the bin. This however is ...
How to Update a Drive for CB-5216A
The ASUS CB-5216A is a combination CR writer and DVD player optical drive. If you have installed the ASUS CB-5216A, you will need to update the drivers to ensure proper compatibility. ASUS has downloadable support from their Web page for almost all of their hardware products. The ASUS website is the
How to Upgrade Slow PCs
Bringing new life back to your PC without the cost of a new computer is possible. A computer is a case with several components connected to a motherboard. A monitor and other peripherals are also part of your computer, but most of what affects your computer, especially the speed, are components in t
How to Restore a Folder to an Earlier Time
Restoring a folder to an earlier time can be done using the "Previous Versions" native tool in Windows. This feature will alter the current contents of a particular folder or directory on your computer and return it back to the way it looked on a particular date. You can perform this roll back of an
How to Cancel an OSD Lockout
If you turn on your computer or laptop to read "OSD Lockout" on your screen, then you will not be able to use your computer until you can unlock or cancel this function. "OSD" stands for "On Screen Display" and there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to turn your screen into a functioni
A Guide for Buying Inkjet Cartridges
Buying inkjet cartridges is an expensive yet essential chore, given the time people spend today with their computers and printers. The availability factor of the inkjet cartridges is not a worrisome affair, as it is possible to buy them from a variety of sources.
How to Restore a Hard Disk Partition
If you have a back-up of your hard disk partition, you can use Windows to restore it on your computer. This is typically done if you have a virus or installed a malicious application that causes errors on your computer. The Windows Control Panel has a restoration wizard that allows you to quickly re
Cheap Laptops: 5 Ways in Which an Android Computer Can Benefit Your Child
The world is divided into two groups of people- one who strongly advocate the use of computers for children and the other who are vehemently against it. A kids laptop has both merits and demerits. ...
Instructions for Printing on an Inkjet
Inkjet printers work by spraying dots of ink onto paper. Many inkjet printers come with both color and black cartridges, but some contain only one cartridge with both colors. Windows 7 lets you customize how your inkjet printer prints your documents and photos and lets you print from within your pro
I386 Folder Programs
The contents of I386 folders may save your Windows installation some day.archives image by araraadt from Fotolia.comSome Windows computers contain a root folder named "I386," located at C:\I386. The files contained in it are not necessary for the normal operation of Windows. However, you...
Why is My Computer Lagging When Playing Newer Games?
A question that is often asked by computer gamers is why are newer games lagging so much on my computer. Most of the time it's your graphics card but sometimes that can only be half the problem. Learn how to boost frame rates and start playing the games the way the developers intended them to b
How to Add Memory to Acer Aspire One AA1
The Acer Aspire One AA1 is smaller than most laptops. Because of its small size, many of the upgradable components, such as the memory, aren't located in a compartment on the bottom of the computer. On this particular laptop the memory module is located under the keyboard. But upgrading the memory i
My HP Pavilion DV2000 Laptop Won't Play CDs or DVDs
The HP Pavilion DV2000 laptop is a Windows-based system that has a CD/DVD burner drive internally installed on the computer. If the laptop is not reading or playing the inserted discs, a few troubleshooting steps must be performed to correct the issue. These steps are relatively straight forward and
Epson AcuLaser M2010D - Enhancing Productivity
With long-lasting reliability and quality, the Epson AcuLaser M2010 series is a robust, cutting-edge product - the key feature being the ground-breaking printing technology. An outstanding performer, the Epson AcuLaser M2010D has excellent printing efficiency that enhances work group productivity.
How to Choose Between CD-R and CD-RW Burners
CD-R and CD-RW drives (also called burners or recorders) can make permanent (write-once) recordings on blank CD-R discs. CD-RW burners can also make erasable recordings on blank CD-RW discs. The two technologies have different strengths and weaknesses.
How to Burn CD Games on a Computer
Most computers are capable of copying a game CD. Some game CDs have copy protection that makes it impossible to copy the CD. Other games, however, allow the copy of a back-up disc. Remember, it is illegal to copy a CD to sell for profit, or to give to someone who has never purchased the game. Only c
How to Refill HP 920XL Ink Cartridges
Though inkjet cartridge replacements are widely available, a growing number of consumers are avoiding costly cartridges and instead repeatedly refilling the ink in their old ones. The HP 920XL for the HP Officejet 6500 series of all-in-one printers comes in either black, cyan, magenta or yellow. The
How to Use the Duplex Capability of a Printer
Many printers have the capability for duplex printing, also known as printing on both sides of a sheet of paper. Duplex printing is essential for quality assurance and ensuring that the finished document meets document design standards. It can also help save money by cutting down on paper usage, whi
How to Get Someone's Address Through Public Records For Free
Many people have lost contact with some friends and family members over the years. It is possible to find them again by searching public records. Available contact information usually includes the person's current address and telephone number and sometimes even their email address. This information
What Is an A56K PCI Data/Fax Modem?
A 56K PCI data/fax modem is a device that allows a computer to connect to the Internet via a standard telephone line. This modem is also capable of sending and receiving fax transmissions through a standard phone line.