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How to Wire the DB9 Serial Cable
Devices that use RS232 serial communications frequently require cables with DB9 connectors to connect to a computer. The required wiring pinouts for such cables vary; however, a full null modem pinout will support the vast majority of RS232 serial communication applications. Build an RS232 full null
How to Tell If a Computer Needs a New Graphics Card
Making the decision to upgrade the graphics card on your computer is never a simple matter, as a graphics card is one of the most expensive pieces of hardware on a computer. Knowing when your computer needs to increase its graphical horsepower is simply a matter of testing the computer's ability to
How to Troubleshoot a Microsoft Wireless Mouse 3000
You may encounter problems with your Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 3000. It may not respond at all, or it may not function as normally expected. You may worry when it responds erratically and makes unsynchronized, jerky movements of its cursor, even when the mouse itself is clean and well-kept. T
How to Use Microsoft Word for Graphic Design
With a standard-paper size expanse of white and a blinking cursor ready to add a black default font, a Microsoft Word document may not immediately inspire graphic design ideas. But after delving into some of Word's less prominent design options, budding graphic artists may find Word an ideal canvas.
What Does a Computer Graphics Card Do?
Computer graphics cards, also known as video cards, allow your computer to display information on your monitor. Many video cards can do more complicated tasks, such as displaying the same output on multiple monitors, displaying different output to different monitors or watching TV on your computer.
How to Make Wallpaper Solvent
Wallpaper adheres to the surface of your walls via an adhesive paste; this paste has a slow bonding speed, which gives you enough time to hang the wallpaper correctly. Once the adhesive dries, though, the strength of the bond makes wallpaper difficult to remove without using a solvent. Some commerci
Cloud Faxing
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HP Scanjet 5300C Specifications
The HP Scanjet 5300c was a scanner that technology company Hewlett-Packard debuted in 1999. Its Scanjet designation referred to its membership in HP's brand of flatbed and photo scanners. The device is notable for HP's re-entry into the Macintosh computer-compatible scanner market. It had a manufact
How to Use Inkjet Refill Kits
Inkjet refill kits extend the life of your inkjet ink cartridges by allowing you to refill the cartridges using third-party ink. While not recommended by most printer manufacturers, refilling your cartridge using a kit saves money, with the available ink costing a fraction of the price of the printe
Expensive Computer Repair Can Be Avoided by Maintaining CPU Temperature
This article will discuss how to avoid a CPU temperature meltdown thus avoiding having to pay a computer repair shop big money, if your CPU temp goes too high, creating havoc on your computer. This is by far one computer repair you want to avoid having to encounter, as not only do you risk the chanc
Troubleshooting My Computer That Will Not Recognize the Hard Drive
If your computer is suddenly showing the error, "Primary hard disk drive not found" or "no bootable device," there may be a problem with your hard drive. To diagnose the problem, you can take several approaches.
How to Clean My Cloudy Polycarbonate Glassware
Polycarbonate glassware isn't glass at all. Rather, it’s a quality plastic that is transparent like glass but lighter. It will not shatter like regular glass and is often used for outdoor entertaining. Polycarbonate glassware may develop a cloudy film after it's used for a while. Getting rid
Compaq Presario SR2163WM Specs
Compaq released the Presario SR2163WM in December of 2006. It was a low- to mid-range consumer desktop computer sold in both the United States and Canada. The SR2163WM was bundled with the Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic operating system. Compaq sold the SR2163WM with a one-year limited warranty
How to Register a Memory Card
Memory cards come in many forms, from the CompactFlash memory cards typically used in cameras to the SecureDigital cards used in phones, PDAs and MP3 players. While these cards allow for the transferring of data from device to PC, the card must be registered with the computer before it can work with
Computer Terminology for Beginners
For the beginner, computer terminology can be incredibly intimidating. The key is to start with a few basic terms and expand your knowledge from there.
When to Add Additional Memory for a Computer
You can add more RAM to a computer when the computer is sluggish during multi-tasking, slow to load the operating system and all the startup components, or when the hard drive is overactive. Such programs as virus-protection suites and large, complex video or printer drivers can increase the need fo
How to Transfer Data From One PLC 5 to Another PLC 5
PLC-5 units are rack-based computer systems designed to process large amounts of information in a modular assembly. Each PLC-5 unit is a simple rack of components that allows a number of modules to be placed interchangeably into drop-in slots. This means that one unit may have five processor modules
How to Remove Logitech Quickcam Driver
The Logitech QuickCam is a web camera, or "webcam," that you can find both as a built-in camera in some notebook computers and as an external USB device. The software for the QuickCam runs automatically when you start your computer, which in the case of laptops can lead to a slight decrease in batte
Inkjet Printing From Your Mobile With Google Cloud
The first of a new generation of cloud-enabled printers was recently launched by Hewlett Packard known as Google Cloud Print. From now on, printing documents can happen anywhere, anytime via both mobile or computer as ...