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How to Boot a MacBook From an External USB Drive
If you are having trouble with your MacBook during the boot up process you may need to boot the computer from an outside device. It is possible to boot a Macbook from a USB flash drive as long as the flash drive has the Mac OS X operating system installed. Although you may never find the need to boo
How to Make Emoticons on the Computer
Emoticons are an easy way to share your feelings with the people you can't see face to face. What's more, the symbols are universal. Not only do the faces represent universal emotions, but the same combinations of symbols will make the same faces in any online or offline website or program as well.
How Do I Configure Cyberlink?
Cyberlink is a software program that allows you to run, view and burn DVD files. Cyberlink is a premiere program that is coupled with many functions and turns your DVD reader into a nice, standalone DVD player. This program includes many settings that can be configured to give you the optimal viewin
Important Wi-Fi Notebook Safety Tips
Wi-Fi or Wireless Fidelity features started appearing on notebooks around late 1998. Today Wi-Fi notebooks are a popular choice among the tech-savvy generation. The standard of the Wi-Fi notebooks have been certified by the Wireless ...
How to Read & Write Disk Image Files
Disk images contain data about the software, the data that is needed to run the software and also other system configurations or settings. Disk images can be read with disk reading and writing software to display the data within the images. The data can be written to another disk as means of a backu
My StreetPilot Won't Connect to a Computer
StreetPilot is a GPS unit made by Garmin. GPS units usually have a way to connect to your computer so you can update maps, stores and travel information. GPS units do not usually need separate software installed because they can install software when they are connected with a USB cable. If you are h
Definition of a Wireless Laptop
A wireless laptop is a compact, light weight computer that is able to access the Internet from anywhere with a signal. Wireless laptops have become very common and are sold by a number of manufacturers.
How to Repair Bad Sectors on Hard Discs
Left unaddressed, bad sectors on a hard drive can cause you to lose more than just the data stored in the bad portions of the hard disk, any new data that is copied to the bad area may be lost as well. And while it isn't possible to repair bad sectors on a hard drive in the traditional sense, you ca
How to Animate Halloween Skeletons
Disembodied skeletons waving out the window to trick-or-treaters on Halloween can be a little frightening, to say the least. Little children wandering the streets with their plastic bags full of candy will get a memorable scare from the animated skeleton, so be prepared for screams. Anyone can hang
How to Make Bitmap Fonts
Font creation is an exciting hobby, and a great way to impress your friends. If you want to create a font for use in graphics or photos, you can create a bitmap font. Font by definition is type of one size and face, so if you are interested in creating type for use in word processors, you'll have to
Why Online Technical Support Is Necessary – Three Concrete Reasons
Online technical support has rapidly emerged into one of the most sought after services in the cyber world. There are many reasons for this fact. The first reason being the most elementary and obvious one ...
How to Overclock an Intel Duo CPU
Overclocking is a process used by computer enthusiasts to glean as much processing power as they can from their computer's processor. In short, overclocking involves the use of settings on the motherboard to make a slower processor run at the speeds of a faster and more expensive processor. Overcloc
Lenovo X200 Black Screen Problem
When the screen of your Lenovo X200 ThinkPad laptop computer goes dark unexpectedly, you must determine the cause of the problem before you can restore device functionality. Power management settings may cause the screen to appear black as the machine goes to sleep. In addition, incorrect display se
How to Change the File Type Associations in Mac OSX
Within the Mac OS X operating system, which runs on all of Apple's desktop and laptop computers, every file extension is associated with a specific application. That way, the operating system knows what program to use when you double-click on a file to open it. If you want to change what application
How to Install a Canon MP210 Photo Three-in-One Printer
The Canon PIXMA MP210 is a three-in-one printer with print, copy and scanning capabilities. The Canon MP210 works with any USB-compatible PC to which you properly connect the printer and install the printer software. You also have designated Canon PIXMA MP software drivers that you must install for
How to Defragment a USB Drive
When your USB drive is fragmented, parts of files and folders are scattered rather than store in one place. As a result, launching files takes a much longer process than it should. The more you create or modify files in your USB drive, the more is becomes fragmented. USB drives are portable storage
How to Use an AirCard on a Desktop
Using an Sierra Wireless' AirCard on a desktop computer lets you get online using a mobile connection, even when Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections to the Internet are unavailable. Most AirCards require installation of carrier-specific connection software, but once you've installed the software you can
Troubleshooting a Compaq Presario Laptop 1210
OverheatingIf your Compaq laptop gets hot after being on for extended periods of time, it is due to some kind of obstruction with the fan. If large amounts of dust clog the fan and prevent it from spinning properly (which is natural over time), this will cause the bottom of the laptop to...
Maximize Your Work Area With a Dual Monitor Stand
Dual monitors are a wonderful convenience that allows you to greatly expand your computer workspace. What to do with all the extra cords, however and how to position the monitors best are new problems that come with this emerging technology. A dual monitor stand greatly improves the benefits that co