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How to Update a Monitor Driver

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Computer monitors and other hardware devices require drivers to be installed in order to function properly. Manufacturers occasionally release new drivers that add functionality or make the device more reliable, so it is important to have the latest drivers installed on your computer. Windows operat

How to Troubleshoot a Dell Mouse

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Dell is a widely known and well respected name in the world of computer hardware, and for the most part the products it makes can provide many years of trouble-free service. Even so, it is important for computer owners to have some basic troubleshooting skills. Knowing how to fix common problems suc

How to Fix an NTLDR Hard Drive

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NTLDR refers to a specialized file used by Windows to boot the computer. If this file becomes corrupted, the computer no longer boots. To fix the drive, the file needs to be replaced with the NTLDR file located on the Windows installation CD. The CD has all the files necessary to boot and copy NTLDR

How to Choose a Scanner

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Flat-bed scanners are somewhat like photocopiers - you place an original face down on the glass and a sensor runs the length of the original to make the scan. If your print is large enough and good enough, even inexpensive scanners are capable of producing results that can, with a little work, be tu

External Storage Options

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External storage offers a lot of benefits for companies and individuals. It means they can back up data and prevent catastrophically losing important or personal files; it means they can transport their data to other locations or systems and use them on the go; and it means they can easily transfer

A Description of Computer Memory

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Computer memory stores programs or information. Memory can be described as short-term, as in RAM, or long-term, as in ROM and hard drives. When discussing computer memory, RAM is the most common target of interest. Data storage is one of the core functions of all computers. All current forms of memo

How to Fix the Screen on a MacBook

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Apple is widely recognized as a revolutionary force, having changed the computing world forever. But this does not mean that Apple products are problem free. If your MacBook screen is on the fritz, there are a few troubleshooting options that may help address the issue and allow you to get the most