Why and How to Turn Unneeded Services Off in Windows

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Windows services, or programs that run in the background, can be disabled on a case-by-case basis if you don’t need them, with the result being a computer that boots up more quickly.

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Pros and cons of Solid State Drives

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There are pros and cons to solid state hard drives, or SSDs, which perform much better than electromechanical hard drives but also cost a lot more.

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Preserving Your Vista Desktop

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If installing a new application on Vista results in some unwanted changes to your computer desktop, consider first using a utility to capture the placement of the icons for future reference.

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How Do I Add More RAM to My Computer?

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by Tina Gasperson RAM stands for Random Access Memory. Your computer uses this virtual memory to do computations and calculations while the computer is on. Nothing is ever permanently stored in this memory, yet it is a big factor in the performance quality of your system. Most computer come with at least 1GB of RAM […]

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How to Get the Codecs You Need to Play Video and Music Files

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If your computer gives you a message saying it can’t “find” the codecs needed to play video or music files, you can install specific codecs yourself, free and legally.

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How to Use a Regular Computer Monitor or Large Display with Your Laptop Computer Instead of the Built-in Screen

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If you’d like to use a full-size computer monitor with your laptop, it’s as easy as connecting a few cables, but be sure to determine the type of connectors you need first.

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Using the NAME Function in Excel 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007

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by David Hakala Excel formulas may require a lot of arguments. It can be hard to remember that “12*4” means 12 monthly payments for four years. It might be easier to read your formula if that argument read, “12Months*Years”. Well, you can give arguments and cells easily remembered names in Excel.

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How to Take a Screenshot and Edit It Using Picasa

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Take screenshots easily with the PRT SC key and then manage them in Google’s free image editor, Picasa.

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How and Why to Move the My Documents Folder to Another Drive

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To save computer space and avoid unnecessary backing up of files in Windows, consider moving the My Documents folder to somewhere other than the C: drive.

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How Can I Avoid Being Fooled by Internet Myths?

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Investigate “forward to everyone” emails and suspicious warnings sent online as possible Internet hoaxes. Sites such as Snopes.com or a simple Google search can sort out the myths.

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How to Clean the Hardware on the Inside of Your Computer

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To keep your computer clean and running cool (as opposed to too hot for safety and performance), get rid of dust from time to time with by opening the computer and cleaning it with canned air.

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