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What Are Mini Computers?

The mini computer has been around since the 1960s when processor chip sets shrunk in size and were able to run a computer with a few cabinets rather than a mainframe computer, which sometimes took up an entire room.

How to Disable Auto Lock on a Computer

Having your computer automatically lock after a period of inactivity is useful in a work environment, where other people could use your computer while you are away. This is not really necessary on a home computer, though. You can disable the auto lock feature on your computer using the power options

How to Get a Discount on an Apple PowerBook G4

Buying an Apple PowerBook G4 at a discount is easy. With a little online research or talking with Apple resellers, you'll find a PowerBook to suit your needs. Since Apple no longer makes the PowerBook, used or refurbished discounted models are easier to find; never-used versions are rare and minimal

How to Activate Monitor Speakers

External computer speakers can take up a large amount of precious desk space, depending on the size and shape. Monitor-mounted speakers can replace the clumsy look and bulky size of old fashioned external speakers. A small speaker bar installed on the sides or bottom of newer LCD monitors eliminates

How to Get Rid of the Problems With Your Computer?

We often face problems with our computers at home as well as at work. Every one of us might be using computer but not everyone know how to fix a computer whenever there is a problem with it in the software or the hardware.

Socket 754 Vs. 939

CPU sockets are part of the internal workings of desktop and server computers. They are designed to house a microprocessor and are attached to a circuit board. Some are built to work with specific processors. Others are compatible with many processors.

What Is RAM Memory Used for?

In computers, total memory consists of two parts. The first part is RAM memory, where data is stored on a memory module to save and retrieve data quickly. The second part is virtual memory, where data is stored on the much slower hard drive instead of RAM memory. The lower the amount of RAM memory,

Gateway Gp7-800 Motherboard Specifications

Upon its release in 2001, PC World praised the Gateway GP7-800 for performance benchmarks and expandability options, both of which are direct results of the computer's stock motherboard. The motherboard allowed users to install processor, memory, hard drive and graphics card upgrades,...

How to Boot a Dell Precision Workstation From a USB

Booting your Dell Workstation from a USB device will allow you to enter into a non-native operating system (such as DOS). This will enable you to troubleshoot the settings of your operating system, along with performing repair operations such as reinstalls of the operating system that would not be p

How to Install SQL 2005 Using a DVD

Microsoft SQL Server provides companies with data management and storage. You must install the software on your Windows server, so you can host data services. When you purchase SQL Server 2005, the installation files are located on a DVD. The DVD is used to copy all the required files to your Windo

Recycle Empty Inkjet Cartridges - Why and How?

Go Green! Recycle Your Empty Ink Cartridges! Care for Environment! - these environmental awareness slogans are everywhere. But still, only about 5% of cartridges are recycled. Rest find their place in trash cans and landfills. I can only think of one reason for this - maybe people are not aware of w

Apple-compatible Monitors

The right type of monitor can compliment a new computer or spruce up an old one. Compatibility is always a factor you should consider when purchasing a new monitor, especially when it comes to Apple-based machines. Luckily, a variety of options will work with newer Mac computers.

How to Install a RingCentral Printer on a Vista Computer

One of the security features of Microsoft Windows Vista is that many executable programs are blocked and must be installed by an administrator of the computer. This feature prevents end users from installing unwanted software and malware onto the computer. Users have reported issues when installing

How to Optimize a Defrag

A computer defrag (or defragmentation) is a way to optimize how files are arranged on a hard drive. Over time, individual files become fragmented into several pieces. Some files may even be fragmented into thousands of pieces. This greatly increases the amount of time it takes for the computer to re

How to Build Liquid Cooling

Liquid-cooled PC systems have a number of advantages when compared to off-the-shelf computers. PC coolant has a higher thermal conductivity than air, which is one of the more common methods used for PC cooling. High-performance gaming machines can be excessively loud with all the needed fans and tak

How to Troubleshoot the HP 1220C

The HP Deskjet 1220C printer uses ink jet print technology to produce both monochrome and color documents. You can use the 1220C with either a PC through a USB cable or parallel cable connection or with a Macintosh through a USB cable connection. Problems with either the printer's hardware, includin

Laptop Security, Protecting Your Hardware

Protecting the physical security of your laptop is a procedure often overlooked in a world today preoccupied with cyber attacks, trojans, viruses and phishing. The physical protection of your laptop is as important as maintaining a virus free operating system and so here is a simple guide to how to

Firefox Crashes My Computer in Both Windows & Linux

If Firefox is causing your system to crash, you're likely running into one of two problems. Either you're running an out-of-date version of Firefox or out-of-date versions of Windows and Linux. Either way, the solution involves downloading and and installing another version of Firefox and possibly i