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Trick Out Your Computer By Installing Powerful Linux Tools On Windows

January 28, 2011

Linux Tools On Windows? Linux is well known for its powerful command-line utilities–but what isn’t well known is that you can install the same powerful tools on Windows in just minutes. Linux Tools On Windows–The Official Windows Version Microsoft has long recognized the value of Linux and Unix–Microsoft was even planning to replace Windows with [...]

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How to Activate Windows XP

June 1, 2010

When you format a computer with Windows you must activate the software within 30 days. That’s fine, but there is a down side. You are only allowed to activate the same copy of Windows a certain number of times. This is a disaster for me, as I am constantly formatting a hard drive in my [...]

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How to Upload a New WordPress Theme Template from your Computer

May 31, 2010

If you have a WordPress website, you cannot go past WordPress for a top content management system. I have many other websites made using WordPress, as I build websites for a living, and it is by far the easiest content management system in every way. The best feature about WordPress is that it is so [...]

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How to Install a New Printer in Windows

May 31, 2010

Nowadays it is very easy to install the printer, especially if you are buying it brand-new. They often come with their own installation disc and all you have to do is put this disc into your CD drive and let it run. You will be guided through your printer setup by a wizard install process, [...]

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How to set Jumper Pin settings on a CD rom or hard drive

May 26, 2010

By Mitz Free computer Education When installing a CD/DVD rom drive or even a hard drive, there are some tiny little pins at the back that sometimes need to be adjusted.  If you do not have the jumper in the correct position, your device will not be recognised by the computer. There are three basic [...]

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How to connect two computers to a broadband modem

May 26, 2010

If you have a broadband modem or one that is supplied from your internet service provider (ISP) you can most probably connect two computers to it without needing a router. If you look at the picture of my modem below, it has a USB (blue) and a ETHERNET (yellow) port. Of course there are many [...]

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See what Windows Update history you have installed on your computer

May 26, 2010

Sometimes when you install a Windows update a problem occurs and you might need to see the Windows update history. The Windows update history will show you what updates have been installed on your computer. It will also allow you to remove un-wanted updates. How to open Windows Update in Windows XP and Windows Vista? [...]

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How to change the default directory where Programs files get installed

May 24, 2010

I like to control everything about my computer, including where my program files get installed. Sometimes I make the default directory on another drive, instead of the default, which is c: Here’s how. First you have to get into the registry. Go to the Start menu at the bottom left corner. Choose run from the [...]

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