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 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 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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How Do I Find Out What Hardware I Have in My Computer?

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If you’ve forgotten what hardware (RAM, etc.) you have in your computer, you don’t have to pry it open. Windows will tell you.

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How to Install a Second IDE Hard Drive

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Don’t be afraid to open you computer to install a second IDE hard drive. It’s easy to find the rack for the second hard drive and match up the connections.

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How to Burn MP3 Music Files to CD Using Windows Media Player

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Easily burn MP3 files to an audio CD using Windows Media Player. Or, burn music files in CD-Audio (CDA format) as in commercial studios.

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How to Use an External Hard Drive to Back Up Photos and Other Important Files

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Gain extra storage space and back up your photos, music and important documents by using an external hard drive that connects to your computer via USB.

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How to Restore Your Computer to an Earlier Configuration Using System Restore

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Take your computer back in time and resolve problems with System Restore.

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How to Troubleshoot Your DirectX Installation

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by Tina Gasperson If you’ve had trouble installing a new game on your Windows PC, it may have had something to do with your DirectX installation. DirectX is a set of instructions that allows games and other media-intensive applications to run on many different kinds of hardware. If there’s a problem with your DirectX, then […]

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How to Change the Boot Order On Your Computer

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If you’d like to set up your computer so that it doesn’t boot from your main CD drive or main hard drive, enter the BIOS configuration to specify a boot order based on a removable memory device or other preference.

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