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How to Jump Start an ATX Power Supply

When working on computers, many times a machine's failure to work or work properly is due to a failing (or failed) power supply unit. Luckily, it is easy to find out if a PSU is dead. This little trick is one of the easiest to learn, and possibly one of the most useful, as it does not require any sp

How to Enable Transparencies in Vista

Windows Vista is a computer operating system made by Microsoft that has a user interface feature called Aero which offers a variety of special display options. One of the display options that Aero offers is window transparencies, which makes portions of open windows partially see through so that you

How to Troubleshoot a HP Scanjet 6200C

The HP Scanjet 6200C is a flatbed scanner known for its excellent scan quality. However, with any piece of technology, your device is susceptible to technical problems. If you own an HP Scanjet 6200C and are experiencing problems with the device, there are some troubleshooting steps you can try to s

How to Use a Dell Monitor With an Acer Laptop

Using a Dell monitor with an Acer laptop is an effective way to mirror your Acer laptop screen on a larger monitor if you are presenting to a group. The Dell monitor can also extend the usable real estate of your computer screen by extending your display onto the external Dell monitor. Thankfully, l

How To Make Your Old PC Useful Again

Most people have an old PC sitting around the house. You might be wondering if there is anything that you can with your machine since you already own it and most of it is probably ...

Information About the ATI Radeon HD 4870 Video Card

Video cards are used for graphics or video-intensive applications on personal computers. The two largest manufacturers of video card technology are ATI Radeon and Nvidia. The two companies are in direct competition, and this has led to many quality, competing products driving the price down for the

How to Fit Big Audio Books on a CD

You can fit big audio books on a CD by burning the CD as a data CD. Data CDs can hold up to 700 megabytes of audio whereas audio CDs can only hold a total of 80 minutes of audio. By burning an audio book to a data CD, you will not be limited by the length of the audio book, just by the overall file

How to Remove Files From a Hard Drive

All Microsoft Windows operating systems ship with the Windows Explorer file management application. Many file functions may be performed using Windows Explorer, which provides the user with a graphic interface enabled with drag-and-drop file and folder functionality. Using Windows Explorer, files ma

How to Build a Client Server Network

Networks can come in all shapes and sizes, but the two basic categories are peer-to-peer networks and client-server networks. Client-server networks are for over 15 users generally, and mostly used in small to large business environments. In a client-server network the client is the user's computer,

How to Restore the Recycle Bin in Windows XP

The "Recycle Bin" icon found on the Microsoft Windows XP desktop is a short-cut to a hidden system directory that temporarily stores files deleted by a user. It can be customized and manipulated by users and/or programs with the correct permissions, and whether removed by accident or on purpose it c

How to Maintain Legacy Printers

When you buy a new printer, it typically includes a warranty and professional service. But when you have an old legacy printer, usually referring to a dot matrix, daisy wheel or more modern printer that uses a parallel port, it is up to you to keep it up and running without spending too much. The co

How to Install Memory in a G4 A1010 PowerBook

Installing a memory module in the Apple PowerBook G4 is one of the simplest memory installation procedures of any laptop. On some laptops, you have to remove the hard drive or the keyboard to get to the memory module compartment. With this laptop, you can just turn it over and the compartment is rig

Ink Absorber Replacement Options for a Canon i9900

Ink cartridgesprinter cartridge image by hugy from Fotolia.comIf you have some technical expertise, you may be able to replace the ink absorber for a Canon i9900. However, this can be a very messy project which may be worth the expense of hiring someone else to do the job. Additionally,...

HP Pavilion DV6000 Memory Specifications

Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesThe HP Pavillion DV6000 laptop is a standard middle-of-the-road laptop from Hewlett-Packard that was released in 2007. The laptop comes in three different models: the DV6000z, the DV6000t and the standard DV6000. Though nearly all of the specs for the...

Okidata B4350n Toner Based Printer Offers High Quality Monochrome Laser Prints

All prints offered on the OKI B4350n are black and white only, with a range of gray scale for images and graphics. The print resolution is a solid1200 x 600 dpi, and the print speed can go as high as 23 pages per minute, with a first page print in as little as 7 seconds. Okidata B4350n toner comes i

How to Select Audio Input on Macbook Pro

Many electronics items, from stereo amplifiers to televisions to computers, have audio inputs that allow them to receive audio signals from external sources. The audio input on a MacBook Pro can accept optical digital audio as well as analog audio. The audio input port is on the left side of your Ma