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How To Clean an LCD Monitor

bgage725 — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:35:23 -0500

To clean your LCD, you can use a soft cloth, water and isopropyl alcohol.

How To Adjust Computer Screen Resolution

rik — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:39:47 -0600

Your computer screen is made up from a whole set of 'dots', like a newspaper photograph. The greater the number of dots (per inch) the higher the resolution, which is controlled in Windows by - Display Properties > Settings.

Right mouse click on the screen wall paper (background) for the easiest route to Display Properties. Select properties from the popup menu - usually the last option in the list. The 'Display Properties' dialog box has a number of 'tabs' across the top for different aspects of screen appearance. You will probably see tabs for: Themes, Desktop, Screen Saver, Appearance, Settings

How To Speed Up Windows XP Installed on Your Personal Computer

pmzlabis — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:15:58 -0600

Before we begin, you must understand that adjusting your Windows settings is a risk on your part. Your PC's hardware maybe be damaged due to incorrect software settings! So knowing that a risk exists, this article lets you know only those settings that are safe for your Windows XP operating system. Follow the instruction below to modify your current settings:

How To Clean Computer Screens

genepooldesign — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:00:04 -0500

If you own a computer, you know that it must be regularly maintained. This includes your monitor. Since monitors are electronic appliances, they attract dust, and that dust can build up quickly. Dust isn't the only culprit. Fingerprints, smears, and if you are a smoker, that smoke buildup can get rather disgusting. Follow these simple instructions, and your monitor will be in tip-top shape.

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How To Recycle a Computer

Staff468 — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 09:49:00 -0500

With technology changing as quickly as it does today, many computers from just a year or two ago have already become obsolete. When you finally decide it's time to ditch that old desktop and giant monitor for a sleek new laptop (or even just a newer, nicer desktop), you're faced with the task of discarding your old computer. While the easiest thing to do might be to put your old computer out on the curb for the garbage man, that's not environmentally friendly and most garbage services won't take computers anymore for just that reason.

When it comes to recycling your computer you have a few different options. As long as you're not in the mood to take it out into a field a field and smash it to bits, a la Office Space, you should be able to recycle your computer without a problem.

How To Use Your TV as a Computer Monitor

Harry255 — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 11:57:00 -0500

Many a time I have looked over at my 32" television and thought, why can't I just hook up my computer to that thing and play my PC games on a huge screen? I figured it would beat buying a huge monitor for a ton of cash, right? Well I looked into it and it can be done but there are some limitations that, in the end, might not make it worth your while. I will explain...