How to Become a Computer Engineer

[ad#336right] Technological development is happening more quickly than ever these days, and since nearly everybody has some form of computer or handheld device, there are many jobs to be hand in the field of computer science.  A computer engineer is responsible for designing, developing, … [Read more...]

How to Compare Antivirus Programs

When it comes to the security of a home computer, the average consumer doesn’t have the first idea about how to compare software.  Most just settle for whatever free introductory trial comes with their computer and then they continue to pay for renewal year after year, never knowing if they have … [Read more...]

How to make your own avatar

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Avatars are the images that represent who you are online. A lot of times, people use a photo of themselves. But what happens when you want to give yourself some anonymity or if you just get sick of seeing your own face plastered all over everything? Well, in that case, why don’t you make your own … [Read more...]

How to Use the Web for Research

Whether you’re a student writing a paper or a business owner trying to put together a proposal, there’s no doubt you’ve thought of turning to the Internet for your research. The Internet is a vast place and looking for information on the web can be overwhelming to say the least. Follow these … [Read more...]

Simple Ways to Make Money Online

Whether you are looking for supplemental income, or full time work, there are many options when it comes to making money online. There are a lot of honest and reliable ways to do this, but there are also malicious websites that target trusting people. Always investigate a site before committing any … [Read more...]

How to Design a Cheap and Effective Website

These days, a well-designed website can be an invaluable tool for any business, organization, or individual wishing to reach and attract a widespread audience. Furthermore, an effective website is a great way to advertise, promote, inform, and make money in a very competitive place known as the … [Read more...]

How To Make Sure Your Software Is Not Illegal

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Many individuals and businesses can find themselves in the position of owning illegal software. More often than not this situation can arise accidentally but, regardless of intent, this is a serious breach of the law which is often met with severe punishments including large fines and, occasionally, … [Read more...]

How to Select a Great Domain Name for Your Website

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Deciding on a domain name for your website is pretty easy in the beginning; you simply come up with a name for your business and elect to assign it the same URL.  This is a great idea in theory, but the inception may throw a wrench in the works.  With thousands of new sites springing up … [Read more...]

How to Create a Secure Password

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Online security is a concern for many users of the internet. Each day we receive phishing emails that try to extract our personal data by tricking us into clicking links and submitting sensitive information. They try to frighten us by saying somebody has hacked our bank account or our PayPal … [Read more...]

How to Import/Export RSS Feeds From One Google Account to Another

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There may come a time when you want to stop using one Gmail address and switch to another, but what if you've been using the old email address for a few years and amassed a number of RSS feeds in Google Reader. Does the change in email address mean you will lose your bookmarks? No, way! All you … [Read more...]

How to Create a Widescreen Desktop Wallpaper Using Image Merging in Photoshop

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One of the first things I do when I get a new computer is change the desktop wallpaper. The default wallpapers that come packaged with Windows computers are okay, but I can't stop myself from looking for something better. I like to take photos too, and during the past few years a lot of them have … [Read more...]

How to Recycle Computers and Cell Phones

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If you've recently upgraded your computer or cell phone, don't just throw it away! Electronics waste is a growing problem. Millions of computers and cell phones are thrown away each year, and it's causing a big problem in our landfills. Quickly and efficiently get rid of your old electronics … [Read more...]

How to Fix Registry Errors Without Damaging Your Computer

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When looking for a program to fix registry errors which one do you choose? This is a dilemma facing countless numbers of computer users and in the end, many will opt for free programs which may not always be a good idea. But registry errors need to be fixed because unless they are, your machine … [Read more...]

How to Save Money on Printer Ink

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If you are a consumer who uses printer ink, you are probably very unhappy about the cost of this very precious liquid, but what can you do to reduce your annual spend on printer ink? What steps can you take to save you money whilst still using your printer enough to satisfy your … [Read more...]

How to Create a Cute Twitter Icon Using Photoshop

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Unless you've been living in a cave you must surely have heard of Twitter? If not, let me tell you a bit about it. Twitter is a micro-blogging platform. As a user you send a kind of online text message that contains a maximum of 140 characters. The tweet then appears in the timeline of people who … [Read more...]

How to Reboot a Computer

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Your computer is probably one of the best gadgets you have ever owned, but I bet it can also be the biggest pain in the butt too! There are times when your computer may just hang and stop functioning, often for no reason at all. When this happens the only way to get the computer to work again is to … [Read more...]

How to Find a Cool Desktop Wallpaper Using Bing

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Bing is the new search engine by Microsoft. It works in much the say way as Google, but there are a number of features which make it just a little bit better. One of those features is how it handles a search for a desktop wallpaper. You may not have used Bing to look for a new desktop wallpaper, … [Read more...]

How to Create a Two Monitor Computer Setup

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If you are the type of person who likes (or needs) to run multiple programs at the same time, but quickly finds screen space very limited; you might like to consider the dual monitor feature built into Windows. With this feature enabled it is possible to run two monitors from one computer, … [Read more...]