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How to Prevent Tabs From Opening in Netscape Navigator
Netscape Navigator is a Web browser that, like many other Web browsers, includes tabs. Tabbed browsing is a feature that displays many Web pages inside one browser window, reducing the number of open windows and desktop clutter when many Web pages are open. All popular Web browsers now include tabs.
How to Turn Off the Internal Speaker in a Dell Computer
Internal speakers come standard on the majority of computers sold today, including Dell products. You may need to find out how to turn off the internal speakers on your Dell if they do not work, or if you choose not to use them. You may also want to turn off the internal speakers if you're turning y
Drawbacks of Overclocking a Graphics Card
If you want to get more performance from your graphics card, you can overclock it to achieve higher speeds. Overclocking is popular with some computer owners because it allows you to get the same performance as more powerful hardware without purchasing an upgrade. You should consider drawbacks to ov
How to Reset a Computer's Hard Drive
Over time, hard drives develop errors and corruption, which cause your computer to run more slowly and less efficiently. Some viruses can wipe out an entire operating system very quickly. When this happens, the best way to correct the problem is to reset or reformat the hard drive. Reformatting the
Dell Inspiron Series 1564-g53h33
The brand new Inspiron 1564-G53H33 notebook by Dell goes on amaze everybody with their good structure, increased overall performance in addition to awesome flexibility.
How to Upgrade From 32 Bit to 64 Bit
One of the current trends in the computer industry is moving software and operating systems from 32 bit to 64 bit. This upgrade allows for computers to use much larger quantities of RAM, leading to drastically improved performance. Although 64 bit is not yet the industry standard, it is well on its
How to Get Rid of In-Progress Movies on HBO On Demand
HBO On Demand is a a service offered exclusively to HBO subscribers, enabling them to watch previously-aired programs. But it is only available in some areas, and only with some cable and satellite TV providers. The options available for getting rid of an HBO On Demand movie from the “In Progr
How to Make Linux Run Faster
Even though most Linux distributions are extremely efficient, there are still a few ways you can make any version of Linux run faster. One of the most attractive things about Linux is the freedom to tweak your system. Unlike Windows, Linux allows users to get inside the core of their operating syste
How to Partition a Disk to Hold System Files
A hard disk on its own cannot hold information unless it is properly partitioned and formatted with a file system. Once this operation is complete, the computer that the hard disk is attached to can recognize the disk as being writable, and can start to read and write data both from and to the drive
How to Cancel Autoplay Notices
When you insert a CD or DVD containing a certain kind of data into a computer's disc drive, a box will appear giving options for choosing the program you want to use to access the disc's content. This is called an "AutoPlay" notice. If you insert an audio CD, for example, an AutoPlay box will appear
How to Transfer a JPEG to an SD Card
SD cards are small storage devices, no bigger than a thumbnail, capable of storing up to several gigabytes of information, from videos to documents and even digital photographs like JPEG photos. Using an SD card is an easy way to transfer a JPEG image from one computer to another, or from a computer
Symptoms of a Computer That's Been Hacked Into
Hackers target your computer to gather your personal information, steal your identity and download harmful and spammy software onto your computer. Just a single hacking can do damage to your computer that renders it slower, less responsive and riddled with issues. By knowing the signs of a computer
How to Clean Out Codecs
A codec, coder and decoder, is a computer file or piece of hardware that compresses and encodes streams of data for storage on your computer. The codec file also decompresses streams of data for playback and editing within a media player, like Windows Media Player, or an editor, like Audacity. For e
How to Restore a MSSQL Database From a Backup
Microsoft's SQL database is a commonly used database in business environments. It can work with multiple applications such as Microsoft Dynamics and it even supports Windows SharePoint Service as the content database for all the sites made through the Windows Internal Database. Like all computer sof
What Are T1 Protocols?
The T1 protocol is a high-speed form of data transmission carried over copper wire which allows multiple data feeds to coexist on a single link. Originally designed for voice calls, the T1 protocol is now widely used to transmit digital data streams at high speeds, creating a simultaneous transmissi
Laptop Screen Repair
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CPU Speed Definition
Many computer users focus on the CPU speed as a measurement of the overall capabilities and performance of a system. The fact is that there are other factors besides the processor's speed that must be taken into consideration. The CPU (central processing unit) is the component that is often referred
Which Files Should I Remove to Clean My Computer Register?
Cleaning a computer's registry is advisable for a number of reasons including the cleanup of a virus, or for basic maintenance. The problem is how is a user supposed to know which of those files to clean? Some programs, developed especially to show the user which files to clean, and which should be
How to Test My Webcam Online
Many modern laptops come with an internal web camera pre-installed. If your computer does not have a camera, you can purchase an external camera from a computer retailer or electronics retailer. Use your camera to video chat through instant messaging programs or to video chat in Internet chat rooms.
What Are Good Gaming Computers?
A good gaming computer is mostly defined by the performance of its hardware, but also by customer support. Whether you're buying a pre-built computer from Dell or HP, or building your own, knowing the possibilities is a must.