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How to Install CCFL Lights in a Computer

Lighting your computer's clear or windowed computer case with Cold-Cathode Fluorescent lights (CCFL) shows off your computer's interior. CCFL lighting provides brighter light than electro-luminescent...

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How to Add Computer Case Windows

The addition of a window on a computer makes it instantly educational as well as turning it into a conversation piece. You can buy a window kit and install it yourself. You can also buy a new case with...

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How to Install a Computer Water Cooling System

Computers use system fans to cool processors and hard drives. If your system runs hot or you use a lot of processing power, the fans may not offer sufficient cooling. Water cooling kits use a...

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How to Design Water Cooling Systems for Computers

Water-cooled PCs and servers are becoming more popular as we try to fit our computer systems into tighter, more confining spaces, where air-flow and fans can't keep our systems from overheating. The...

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How to Add a Computer Case Blow Hole

Too much heat inside a computer can cause a malfunction. Most computers use fans to circulate air and keep the components cooled. If your computer overheats continually, install a blow hole. A blow...

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How to Create More Memory/Space on Your Computer

Memory and space are two terms that are often confused when it comes to computers. Memory is the amount of RAM (random access memory) installed inside your computer and used to run programs as well as...

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How to Restore Dell Computer Drivers

If your Dell computer has no sound, no or erratic Internet and your monitor appears flat or discolored, your computer may be in need of updated drivers. More recent operating systems, such as Windows...

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How to Take Apart a Laptop

For whatever reason, you need to take apart your laptop. Here's how to do it, without losing any pieces (or ending up with extras)

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How to use your digital video camera as a webcam for cheap

We all know most cheap webcams look like crap and the good ones cost way too much. So if you have a digital video camera lying around, or actually even an analog one, you can use it as a webcam. The...

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How to Upgrade Your Graphics

It definitely depends on what you are using your computer for, as to what may be required to give you the best graphics on it. It is always a good idea to keep your graphics card up to date, and this...

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How to Upgrade a Processor

Upgrading the processor in a computer can be one of the easiest ways to give new life to an older, slower machine. While the upgrade itself will take little time or effort, there is significant work...

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How to Buy Memory for Sony Vaio Laptop

Your Sony Vaio laptop is a great computer, but it's running a little sluggish. Instead of buying an entirely new laptop, consider buying memory, or RAM (random access memory) for your Sony Vaio. By...

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How to Upgrade Dell Laptop Memory

Along with processor power and hard-drive RPM, the amount of memory your computer contains has a big impact on its performance. A rule of thumb is that the more memory you have, the faster and smoother...

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How to Buy More RAM for an Acer Laptop Computer

Adding RAM (Random Access Memory) to your Acer laptop computer will speed up processes that require immediate memory usage. Your Acer laptop – or any laptop, for that matter – has two, main forms of...

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How to Write a Good Hypothesis

A hypothesis for a project, a paper or a larger endeavor is key to guiding you in the right direction as you reach your conclusion. A good hypothesis has a few key characteristics that make it helpful,...

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How to Upgrade Laptop Computer Processors

Upgrading a laptop computer processor is not for beginners. It's possible to completely destroy your laptop during a major upgrade of this type. That being said, it can be done successfully if you take...

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How to Install a Processor

A central processing unit or CPU is one of the most important elements to consider when determining the speed and responsiveness of a computer system. Upgrading a processor is not difficult. Installing...

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How to Add a Switch on a Circuit

Adding a switch on a circuit is pretty easy, but it does pose some potential problems if you do not know what you're doing. It is important to select a switch that is suitable for your current load. If...

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How to Install/Upgrade Random Access Memory (RAM) Into Your Computer

Adding memory to your computer may be the best way to improve its performance. Windows compensates for computers with limited memory resources by using space on the hard drive as virtual memory. This...

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Upgrading a Laptop Processor

Upgrade your old laptop processor or extend its processing capacity with other options. Learn how to identify the processor's location, the type of processor and number, as well as the cost for upgrading.

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