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Why and How to Turn Unneeded Services Off in Windows

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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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 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 to Compress and Uncompress Archive Files

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Compress archive files in Windows XP to save disk space when your hard drive is running out of room. You can also uncompress files.

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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 Recovery Console After Installing Service Pack

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If you try to install the recovery console to Windows XP, but get an error message, it could be that the version of Windows on your computer is newer than the one on the CD.

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Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP

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If Windows XP won’t load, you’ll won’t be as bad off as it looks–if you’ve installed the Recovery Console. You have to add the Windows XP Recovery Console manually, but it only takes a few steps to do so.

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