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How to Access the HD Through a USB Hub
USB ports have become a standard in simplifying the connection of devices to computers. One of the most common uses for USB ports is for accessing a hard drive that's plugged in externally to the computer. In virtually every operating system made since the turn of the century, the computer already h
How to Listen to the Radio on the iPod Touch
The iPod Touch, a portable media player made by Apple, does not have a built-in radio, but you can use the device to listen to radio stations that broadcast their signals over the Internet. You use the iPod Touch to access the Internet via Wi-Fi and listen to streaming audio from radio stations from
How to Eliminate Desktop Background Color
Many people like to customize their desktop background color to showcase their personal pictures, collages, or to set one of the default pictures your computer comes with. If your computer is brand new, your desktop will most likely have a default image or a solid color background. Either way, you m
What Does 100.0 Mbps Mean?
On computers and mobile devices, such as smartphones, data download transfer rates are commonly measured in megabits per second, abbreviated as Mbps. A megabit is equal to one million bits, data's smallest unit of measure. A data transfer speed of 100 Mbps indicates the data transfer rate of downloa
Video: Unboxing the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit
Video Transcript
Hi, I'm Dave Johnson. I'm the editor of eHow Tech, and today let's unbox the Nike + Sport Kit. So this is for the iPod, it's actually for a number of different iPod models. You can use it with your iPod, your iPhone, the iPod Nano, and what it does it's essentially a...
How to Change the RAM in an HP 1025
The HP 110-1025DX Netbook computer comes standard with 1 GB of 533 MHz DDR2 notebook memory, located in a small memory bay on the underside of the computer. If your Netbook's memory needs replacement, or if you want to upgrade your netbook with additional memory, you can remove the original module f
How to Stop Sun Glare on a Laptop
Taking your laptop outside can allow you to tap on the keys or watch a movie while enjoying the outdoors. Yet, the glare of the sun can put a damper on your plans, especially if your laptop features a glossy, not a matte, screen. Sometimes, you can remedy the situation by brightening or repositionin
High Performance Home NAS - Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 2 Plus
Find out what a dual core home NAS like the Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 2 Plus offers over the basic two hard drive NAS devices you are used to. Do not be fooled by the compact size of this home network attached storage solution, it really does perform.
How to Connect a Mac Web Cam & a Toshiba Web Cam
PCs and Macs don't tend to communicate well with one another, due to the different operating systems, but cross-platform applications like Skype make it possible for Mac to interface with Windows. You can create two different accounts on Skype to connect your Mac webcam to your TOSHIBA webcam; as lo
How to Open BIOS in Windows Vista
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is standard boot firmware installed on all PC motherboards. It is the first code the computer runs on startup that tells the system important things like which hard drive to use, how much RAM there is, and overall what state the system is in. Basically, the BIOS prep
How to Record TV Shows Onto a Laptop
While TiVo and other devices allow users to record and play back their favorite TV shows and movies whenever they want, those who watch television on their laptops have been forced to rely upon a number of different Internet websites that host movies and television shows. Fortunately, hardware and
Which One Should I Buy - A Laptop or a Desktop?
Which is better, a laptop or a desktop? Well, there are no one word answers for this question. Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages, and it totally depends on what your work requirements ...
How to Scan a Laptop Hard Drive for Viruses Using Desktop & Ethernet Cable
If you are using a laptop computer and connect to the Internet through a wired connection you more than likely hook the system up to an Ethernet cable. The Ethernet cable connection allows you to download and access content faster; however, this includes the possibility that viruses will infect the
Define Computer Hardware
It is quite well known that the working of the computer is pulled by hardware and software. One can define computer hardware as the electronic, magnetic, and electric devices that carry out the computing functions. Hardware is the physical components of the computer like microprocessor, hard disks,
How to Fix a Sound Driver
It can be annoying when you cannot hear any sound coming from your speakers. The truth is this problem is usually associated with either corrupt or missing sound drivers. Sound drivers are simple components that allow sound playback on your computer. There are many different kinds, with different fe
How to Build a Computer System in the UK
You can build a computer system in the United Kingdom (U.K.) by taking a college course. The Smart Course Guide website, which is linked in the Resources section, lists suitable courses that last about four weeks, and your project will be supervised by a knowledgeable tutor. The U.K. also has many c
Ink Cartridges: Purchase, Refill Or Remanufacture
Despite the instructions from various printer and ink cartridge manufacturing companies like canon, Epson, HP etc, it is difficult for a user to shell out several bucks on buying a new OEM €"branded cartridge every ...
How to Update an Asus Video Card
Asus's video card offerings can enhance your gaming and video-watching experiences. Video cards help the computer render and play the complex graphics of memory-intensive games and videos. Developers are always improving graphic effects in these multimedia. Regularly update your video card so that i
How to Install Canon iP2600 Ink Cartridges
The Canon iP2600 photo printer is designed to print with a black cartridge -- Canon FINE PG-40 or PG-30 -- and a tri-color cartridge -- Canon FINE CL-41 or CL-31. Whether you're setting up your printer or need to replace cartridges for the first time because your printer is printing with marks, fade
How to Troubleshoot the Monitor on an HP Pavilion DV1000 Laptop
The HP Pavilion DV1000 laptop's monitor can suffer from battery-related issues, backlight problems or a disconnected LCD cable. All of these can shut down the display's normal operation. Using nothing more than a couple screwdrivers, you can repair all these problems on your DV1000's monitor in you