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How to Put Custom Ring Tones on Your Juke Using BitPimThis tutorial will show you how to add custom ring tones on your Juke cell phone using BitPim and HexEditor. -
Fact Sheet on the Linux Firewall BuilderThis Linux fact sheet provides a primer on the Interface Object in Linux Firewall Builder, a graphical firewall management and configuration tool. -
Review of TypeIt4Me Text Expansion Software for Your MacThis article provides a review of the the TypeIt4Me Utility, an auto-correct utility designed for the MAC. -
How to Disable the News Headlines in Netscape MessengerThis Netscape tutorial shows you how to configure Netscape Messenger by disabling the News Headlines. -
How to Install Qmailtoaster Project on LinuxThis step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Qmailtoaster on your Linux system. -
What's the Difference Between a Router and a Hub?Learn how to tell the difference between a router and a hub -
How to Optimize Your Torrent Download SpeedThis torrents tutorial will show you how to optimize your torrent download speeds. -
How to Convert a File Format from AVI to M4VThis AVI tutorial will show you how to convert an AVI file extension to M4V file format using with the River Past Video Cleaner.
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How to Use IOrgSoft PSP Video Converter to Convert Video Files to PSPThis tutorial shows you how convert video files to PSP using iOrgSoft PSP Video Converter
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How to Build a "Hackintosh" MacLearn how to build your own custom Hackintosh MAC computer.
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How to Unlock the Apple iPhone in 30 MinutesThis iPhone tutorial shows you how to unlock an Apple iPhone.Also published on:
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Review of the Amazon Kindle 2 eBook ReaderThis review of Amazon's eBook reader Kindle 2 gives an overview of this eReader's different features.
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How to Install a Car Stereo and Car SpeakersThis stereo installation tutorial shows you step-by-step how to install a car stereo. -
An Overview of Konqueror for the K Desktop Environment (KDE)This article provides a brief overview of Konqueror for the K Desktop Environment (KDE).
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How to Replace Broken Hinges on Dell Latitude C640Learn how to perform laptop repair on a Dell Latitude broken laptop hinge. -
How to Extract and Load Data from Oracle Using FastReaderLearn how to extract and load data from Oracle databases using FastReader.
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What Does a Router Do?Learn more about routers.
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What is a Proxy Server?Learn how a proxy server works.
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Review of Ubuntu Linux 8.10: Intrepid IbexThis review will critique Ubuntu 8.10: Intrepid Ibex, focusing on features that you will probably find useful.
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How to Troubleshoot Your Windows Service Pack 3 InstallationLearn how to troubleshoot your windows service pack 3 installation if you get the error message "Access is denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete."
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How to Use Sothink Web Video Downloader to Download VideosLearn how to use the Sothink Web Video Downloader and DVD maker to download videos from the web.
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Generating Website Statistics with Piwik Web AnalyticsLearn how to use Piwik, a web traffic utility that's used much like Google Analytics for generating website analytics.
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How to Autofill Online Forms with Roboform Password ManagerLearn how to use the Roboform password manager to autofill forms online.
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How to Install the Thunar File ManagerThis tutorial walks you through installing the Thunar File Manager.
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Uninstall the Panda Antivirus ProgramInstalling Panda Antivirus 2009 can be problematic if you have an earlier version on your system. This tutorial shows you how to uninstall Panda Antivirus 2008 and earlier in order to upgrade to Panda Antivirus 2009.
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How to Upgrade to Ubuntu Server 9.04This Ubuntu tutorial shows you how to upgrade your Ubuntu 8.10 server installation to Ubuntu 9.04.
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How to Add JARs to Java Project Build PathsLearn how to use Eclipse Ganymede to add Java ARchives (JARs) to your Java project build paths.
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How to Start Up Windows XP Safe ModeLearn two methods for booting up into Safe Mode.
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How to Manually Turn System Restore Off and on for WindowsLearn how to turn off the Windows System Restore feature, and then turn it back on again.
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How to Show Hidden Files in Windows XP and Windows VistaLearn how to enable your Windows Windows XP or Windows Vista to view hidden system files. -
How to Show Hidden Files in Windows Me and Windows 2000Learn how to enable your Windows Windows Me and Windows 2000 PC to view hidden system files. -
How to Show Hidden Files in Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NTLearn how to enable your Windows Windows 95, 98 or Windows NT system to view hidden system files.
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How to Turn on Automatic Windows XP UpdatesThis tutorial shows you how to configure Windows XP for automatic updates.
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DVD BurnersThis article gives you an overview of DVDs and DVD burners. -
How to Desktop Search in Ubuntu IntrepidThis is a guide that will make Ubuntu desktop search easier by using KDE 4.2 -
How to Fix a Dead Pixel on an LCD MonitorThis tutorial will show you how to fix a dead pixel on an LCD monitor using either one of two techniques. -
How to Use Virt-Manager to Manage KVM Guests on Ubuntu 8.10This step by step tutorial will show you how to manage KVM guests on an Ubuntu 8.10 computer using Virt-Manager.
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How to Install Windows XP as a Kvm Guest on Ubuntu 8.10 DesktopThis step by step guide shows you how to install and run Windows XP on an Ubuntu desktop as a Guest User Under KVM.
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How to Create an Ubuntu USB Boot Disk for Ubuntu 8.10Learn how to create an Ubuntu USB boot disk for Ubuntu 8.10, which can be used in place of the Ubuntu 8.10 Live CD.
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How to Assemble an APC RBC7 Smart UPS BatteryThis guide walks you step by step through the process of self assembling a replacement APC UPS Battery Pack.
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How to Enable Port Forwarding on a RouterThis Step by Step tutorial shows you how to set up port forwarding on your router.
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How to Use 4 on Demand to Watch UK Online TV FreeLearn how to install and use 4 on Demand to watch UK online TV free
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How to Install GlusterFS on UbuntuGlusterFS is a clustered file-system that is capable of scaling several petabytes. Read on to learn how to install GlusterFS to create a storage cluster with 2 servers on Ubuntu 8.04.
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How to Transfer VHS Tapes to DVD Using a DVD RecorderA step by step guide to converting your VHS videos to DVDs.
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How to Transfer Your LP Collection to CDThis step by step guide will walk you through the process of transfering your LPs to CDs.
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How to Schedule a Program Using Task SchedulerLearn how to use the Task Scheduler to schedule important tasks such as disk clean up or disk defragmenter.
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How to Create a Digital Music Library from Your CDsLearn how to convert your CDs to digital format and organize your music into a digital music library.
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How to Install SugarCRM Community Edition on Ubuntu 8.10This step by step guide shows you how to install SugarCRM on your Ubuntu system.
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What is a Virtual Machine?This article provides a brief overview of a virtual machine, focusing on the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
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How to Enable Compiz Fusion on Ubuntu 8.10This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Compiz Fusion on an Ubuntu 8.10 operating system.
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How to Install Lotus Symphony on Ubuntu 8.10Read on to learn how to install IBM Lotus Symphony on your Ubuntu 8.10 system.
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How to Emulate a Remote Linux Desktop from Microsoft WindowsThis step-by-step Windows/Linux tutorial will show you how to emulate a remote Linux desktop from Microsoft Windows so you can easily access your Linux desktop.
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How to Calibrate Your MonitorThis step-by-step tutorial shows you how to calibrate your monitor so you can see images perfectly with no color distortion.
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How to Speed Up Windows XP: Manually Configure CPU Performance OptionsThis step-by-step tutorial shows you how to manually configure CPU processor scheduling to speed up your Windows XP system.
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How to Speed Up Windows XP: Change CPU Process Priorities in Your Task ManagerThis tutorial will walk you step by step through the process of manually changing the processor priorities to speed up your Windows XP system.
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How to Create a Macro in Microsoft Word 2007This step-by-step tutorial walks you through the process of creating Macros in MS Word, to automate repetitive, frequently performed tasks.
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Should You Upgrade to Windows Vista?To upgrade or not to upgrade? This article reviews the pros and cons of upgrading your XP system to Windows Vista.
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Java Programming Tutorials: The Online Give and TakeIrrespective of whether you are an experienced programmer or just a rookie in the domains of Java programming, the Internet offers a wealth of Java tips and tricks and tutorials that are available for free.
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Windows XP Service Pack 3: A Brief OverviewMicrosoft released the Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Windows XP SP3) in May 2008. It features a number of fixes, updates and enhancements for its popular operating system.
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Java Applications and the Nokia Mobile PhoneWhat is the inner story on the the OTA (Over The Air) installation for the Nokia Mobile Phone? Read on to learn what's behind the simple point-and-click feature of your Nokia phone
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How to Shrink and Extend NTFS Partitions on Windows VistaThere comes a time when you need to resize a disk partition on Windows. Luckily for Windows Vista users, there is a built-in disk partitioning application on the Vista Disk Management Utility. Here's how to use it:
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Free Alternatives to DVD DecodersDVD decoder software is not available for free. Here are free alternatives that you can use instead.
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How to Patch the Adobe Acrobat Security FlawA security flaw has been recently detected on the Adobe Acrobat Reader product, known as a cross-site scripting susceptibility. This article discusses ways to deal with it.
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Troubleshooting the Windows "Limited or No Connectivity" ErrorSometimes you may get the error message "This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to access the Internet or some network resources." Here's how to fix it:
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Can't Access Your Registry Editor? Here's How to Fix It!Many virus programmers write codes to disable the Registry Editor, making it more difficult to remove or delete the virus. Here's how to access and re-enable the registry Editor.
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Troubleshooting the "Autochk Program Not Found" ErrorThe "Autochk Program Not Found" error occurs when you try to uninstall Norton Antivirus. The Norton GoBack tool attaches itself to the hard drive and it will hide your partition when it uninstalls. You can easily solve this problem by using PowerQuest.
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How to View Hidden Files in WindowsThe Windows operating system automatically hides certain system files for protection from accidental erasure or modification. Here's how to make them visible
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How to Properly Uninstall Programs in Windows VistaThe proper way to uninstall a program in Windows Vista would be to use the uninstall program bundled with the Windows Vista software. Uninstall routines will not only remove files, but delete registry information.
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How to Use Vista Windows ReadyBoost to Boost PC PerformanceWindows ReadyBoost is an application that comes bundled with Windows Vista. In effect, it adds system memory (RAM) to your PC, automatically boosting performance without you having to install additional RAM. Here's how to use it.
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The Google Phone (GPhone): What Will it Do for You?Google is striving to develop a phone with technical specifications that will offer better web browsing features than any other mobile phone. Here's what's in it for you:
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How to Install and Use Windows Easy Transfer to Transfer Your DataWindows Easy Transfer is a great application, which was developed to help you easily transfer your data between computers. Here's how to install an d use it.
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How to Use Microsoft SyncToy to Backup Your DataMicrosoft SyncToy is a free application for backing up your data. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to use Microsoft SyncToy to back-up yoiur data.
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How to Delete URLs From the Address Bar Dropdown ListThis tutorial will walk you through the steps needed to delete URLs from your browser drop-down list.
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How to Open Ports in ZoneAlarm ProZoneAlarm is an application developed to protect your computer from hackers. It acts as a doorkeeper of sorts, only allowing in Internet traffic that you want. Here's how to open ports in ZoneAlarm pro
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Forgot Your Administrative Password? How to Access Your PC AnywayForgetting a password is one of the most annoying yet preventable problems you will face with your computer - particularly if it is your administrative password. This tututorial article discusses three different ways in which you can access your computer anyway.
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How to Customize Your Mouse Cursor with CSSCascading Style Sheets, or CSS, is a style sheet language used in web development to describe the presentation of structured documents. CSS is used to design and customizing web pages written in HTML by defining colors, font, and layout of text.
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Can't View Secure Websites? Here's How to Fix It!You may sometimes encounter a problem where you cannot view secure websites with browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Netscape. There are several reasons why you would have this problem, and there are many methods for fixing it. Here's one of them:
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Understanding Secure Sites and SSL CertificatesInternet security, secure sites and SSL certificates have become an increasingly common feature of the World Wide Web because of the steady increase in data volume. This article discusses secure sites and SSL certificates.
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Photoshop Tutorial: Create Embossed Metallic, 3-D TextThis Photoshop tutorial with screen-shots will walk you step by step through the process of creating metallic, 3D text
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How to Protect Your PC from Attack on the Wild, Wild WebThis article discuses various ways to protect your PC while you are online.
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How to Disable the Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications ScreenConstantly nagged by Microsoft to validate your Windows license? This tutorial will walk you step-by-step through the process of disabling the message by editing your registry.
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How to Manually Remove Programs from the Add/Remove Programs ListThis tutorial will walk you step-by-step through the process of deleting unneccessary entries from your Add/Remove Programs list.
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What is an IP Address?An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique number that is assigned to each computer or electronic device that is connected to the Internet. The express purpose of an IP is to identify each individual machine.
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How to Fix No Sound Problem from Computer SpeakersThe problem of no sound in the computer may occur due to a number of reasons. This tutorial will walk you through the steps you need to take to diagnose and resolve the loss of sound on your computer.
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How to Customize Your Computer for the Ultimate Gaming ExperienceWith the new generation of video games, upgrading your computer may necessary just to keep up with the expanding gaming market. This article will review what you need to do to customize your computer for the ultimate gaming experience
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Processing Speed Versus System Memory - Which is More Important?Which one is more important: processing speed or system memory? This is a very crucial question if you are planning on purchasing, upgrading, or building a computer. This article will help you answer this question.
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How to Use IE-Spyad to Enhance Your Privacy and SecurityIE-Spyad is a program that helps protect your system from malicious applications that are designed to corrupt the privacy and security of your computer. This tutorial shows how to install and use the IE-Spyad program
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How to Manage Your Tilde(~) Files in WindowsThis article is a brief tutorial on dealing with Tilde(~) Files
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How to Replace Notepad with Notepad2If you are seeking a competent alternative to Notepad, consider downloading Notepad2, which offers so many features that Notepad does not. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of replacing Notepad with Notepa2.
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Windows XP: How to Network Your Home ComputersThis step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process of home networking your Windows XP Computers.
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How to Configure and Manage Temporary Internet FilesThis step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process of configuring and managing your temporary Internet files.
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How to Install Joomla Add-ons and Joomla ExtensionsThis tutorial will walk you through the process of installing a Joomla add-on or Joomla Extension
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How to Install a Joomla Forum on You Joomla WebsiteThe Joomla forum is made possible by an application called SMF, or Simple Machines Forum. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing a Joomla Forum to your website.
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How to Manage Virtuemart Components on Your Joomla WebsiteVirtuemart is a free shopping cart application available for Joomla and Mambot. This tutorial will walk you through the process of using the various Virtuermart components.
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Mastering Joomla - How to Install and Manage Banner Ads on JoomlaWith Joomla, you can easily add, change or remove banner ads on your Joomla website. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing and managing banner ads on your Joomla website.
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Mastering Joomla: How to Install Web Polls on Your Joomla WebsiteOne of the many great features included on Joomla is the web poll feature - a convenient way to evaluate the opinions of your website's visitors. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing a web poll to your Joomla website.
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How to Manage Content on JoomlaJoomla has a very organized system of managing content. This tutorial will walk you through the steps for managing the content you have on your Joomla Site
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How to Use the Joomla Media ManagerJoomla Media Manager is one of the most useful built-in components for Joomla. This tutorial reviews the ways in which you can use this powerful component.
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Mastering Joomla: How to Install Virtuemart on Your Joomla WebsiteVirtuemart is a free shopping cart application available for Joomla and Mambot. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Virtuemart on your Joomla Website.
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Mastering Joomla: How to Incorporate Google Adsense onto Your Joomla WebsiteGoogle AdSense is a great way to earn extra revenue from your website. This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Google Adsense to your website.
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Mastering Joomla: How to Install and Customize Joomla TemplatesJoomla makes child's play of creating and managing powerful websites with little or no knowledge of HTML. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing and customizing Joomla templates for your website.
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Mastering Joomla: How to Install and Use Mediawiki on Your Joomla WebsiteMediaWiki is a free web-based online wiki application, which is used by many websites to manage wikis. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Mediawiki on your Joomla website
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Mastering Joomla: How to Install the Events Calendar Module onto Your Joomla WebsiteThis Joomla module is the ideal way to keep your events organized so that your website viewers can view and access them. This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Joomla's Events Calendar Module to your website.
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Mastering Joomla: How to Add Games to Your Joomla SiteJoomla easily supports a huge library of video games. With Joomla, you can also easily manage a large number of flash video games for your website. This tutorial walks you through the process of uploading games to your website.
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How to Back-Up Your Website Using an FTP ClientThis step-by-step tutorial walks you through the process of backing up your website. Two simple methods to back up your web site's files are outlined
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Mastering Joomla: How to Add the Newsflash Module on Your Joomla WebsiteJoomla's newsflash module enables users to preview news events and posts on your Joomla website. This tutorial walks you through the process of adding the newsflash module on your Joomla website. The corresponding slide show has screen-shots of the steps involved.
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Mastering Joomla: How to Import Wordpress into Your Joomla WebsiteBy incorporating WordPress into your Joomla website, you will be able to access all of your blogs through Joomla. This tutorial will walk you through two methods by which you can import Wordpress into your Joomla website.
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Mastering Joomla: How to Get RSS News Feeds on Your Joomla WebsiteRSS is a great method of continually updating your Joomla website with fresh content. This tutorial will walk you step by step through the process of getting RSS feeds on your Joomla website. View screeshots in the accompanying slideshow.
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Joomla Tutorial - How to Install Joomla TemplatesThis tutorial will walk you through the process of installing a template to your Joomla website. It features screen-shots of the steps involved.
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How To Add The Newsflash Module On your Joomla WebsiteThis tutorial is the slide-show version of my text-article with the same title: "How To Add The Newsflash Module On your Joomla Website" This Joomla tutorial walks you through process of adding the newsflash module on your Joomla website
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How to Restore DLL FilesWhen a DLL file is missing, some programs may not function properly because they need the DLL file to complete certain operations. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through restoring deleted or corrupted .dll files
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How to Disable Dialing Sounds from a Dial-up ModemIf you still use dial-up, you recognize the distinctive modem squeal as it dials to a remote server. This noise can get very irritating. This tutorial will walk you step-by-step on two methods by which to disable these aggravating noises.
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How to Reformat Your Hard DriveYou may need to reformat your hard drive to permanently delete information, to remove viruses, or to repair certain problems with your computer. This tutorial will show you step-by-step how to reformat your hard drive using the Windows XP operating system.
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How to Create a Virtual Drive in Windows XPA virtual drive is a form of drive on your PC that maps to a virtual folder. This is a special folder that acts as if it's a separate drive in itself. his tutorial will walk you step-by-step through the process manually creating a Virtual Drive for your PC.
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How to Connect a Second Hard Drive to Your ComputerWith all the downloading you may do, you may find the need to purchase and connect a second hard drive. Buying a second hard drive may be necessary so you can keep all of your video games, applications, videos, and music on a separate hard drive to reduce clutter.
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How to Use Gmail as an Online Hard DriveDid you know that you could use Gmail as a virtual, online hard drive? Think of all the stuff you could save with that extra file storage! This tutorial will walk you step-by-step trough the process of setting up your Gmail account as an online hard drive.
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Anatomy of the Windows RegistryThe Windows registry is a central database that's used to store all the necessary information required to configure a PC's system for its users, applications and hardware devices. This article is a brief overview of the structure of the Window's Registry.
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How to Move from Your Existing Web Host to a New One Via FTPFTP clients are specifically designed to transfer files between computers and that makes them the ideal application for moving from your existing host to a new one. This tutorial walks you
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How to Update a Windows Hardware DriverWindows XP already has a vast list of pre-installed drivers. However because new hardware is continually being created, new drivers are also created for the hardware. This tutorial will show you how to update your drivers.
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How to Set Parental Controls on Windows VistaWindows Vista is the first Microsoft operating system that comes complete with parental controls. There is little information on configuring these settings, and this info can be confusing. This tutorial walks you step-by-step on how to set these controls.
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How to Partition Your Hard DriveThe most common reason people partition hard disk drives is to enhance a PC's performance by creating smaller file systems, which are much more efficient. This tutorial walks you step-by-step through the process of partitioning your hard disk drive.
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How to Install Shredit for WindowsShredit is a computer privacy application that is used to wipe files and erase data on a hard drive. Shredit serves as a computer privacy program that you can use to protect your privacy and guard against identity theft.
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How to Clear a Clog in the Inkjet PrinterAn inkjet printer is of higher quality than a dot matrix on the one hand and cheaper and smaller than a laser printer on the other. Unfortunately, however, inkjets have a tendency to clog up. Here's how to unclog the blockage.
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Photoshop Tutorial - How to Create a Bleeding Wound EffectThis Photoshop tutorial will walk you through the step-by-step method for creating a bleeding wound effect.
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How to Create a Bootable Disk for UbuntuA boot disk provides an alternate means of booting up your computer's operating system. With a boot disk, the operating system can be booted from an alternate location besides the hard drive.
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How to Configure Shared Memory Through BIOSIf your computer does not have a graphics card, the computer's RAM has to be shared between the CPU and the graphics chip. This tutorial shows you how to configure your shared memory through your BIOS.
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How to Create a Bootable Disk for Windows XP in 5 Easy StepsA boot disk provides an alternate means of booting up your computer's operating system. With a boot disk, the operating system can be booted from an alternate location besides the hard drive.
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How to Install OsCommerce to Your Web HostOsCommerce is an open source CMS used specifically for ecommerce store management. With it, you can set up shop online with a fully functionally shopping cart that costs you nothing. This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install OsCommerce.
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How to Install Joomla! to Your Web Host Via FTPThe toughest part of Joomla! is figuring out how to install Joomla! to your web host. This Step-by Step tutorial details installing Joomla! to your server using an FTP client and your cpanel. (See the accompanying slideshow.)
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How to Disable Dialing Sounds from a Dial-up ModemThis Step-by-Step Tutorial walks you through two alternate methods by which you may disable dialing sounds from a modem. It accompanies my article: "How to Disable Dialing Sounds from a Dial-up Modem"
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Bridging the Gap Between Java and XMLSimplicity is a hallmark of the Extensible Markup Language (XML). XML is a text-based standard through which complicated data structures can be expressed in a far more elementary way. Java technologies can be used to access and take advantage of this feature of XML.
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How to install Joomla! to Your Web Host via FTPThe toughest part of Joomla! is figuring out how to install Joomla! to your web host. This Step-by Step tutorial is a companion to the tutorial with the same title.
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Top Ten Applications Every Linux User Should HaveMany software applications are not compatible with Linux, because they have a different user interface and different functionalities. There are, however, some very powerful applications available to Linux users. Here are the top ten.
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How to Install a Graphics Card and Upgrade Your Video MemoryMany new computer applications, especially video games, demand a huge amount of video memory. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of upgrading your video memory by installing a graphics card.
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Windows Server 2008: The Most Powerful Operating System YetWindows Server 2008 is scheduled to be the next server operating system released by Microsoft. It is widely regarded as the most crucial enterprise launch in Microsoft's history. This article offers a brief review of its powerful features.
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How to Remap Your KeyboardThere are several types of keyboards and keyboard layouts to suit a variety of user's preferences. The standard keyboard layout is the 104-key QWERTY layout. Some people prefer the DVORAK layout, while many in France and Belgium favor the AZERTY layout.
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CGI and Java: The Two Scripts that Conquered the World Wide WebCGI and Java Scripts revolutionized the workings of the Internet. These two powerful scripts, however, differ fundamentally in the way that they function. Let's take a look...
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Electronic Eavesdropping: Ways to Protect Against KeyloggingA keystroke logger (keylogger) is software that records every keystroke typed into a keyboard. Today, it's a common tool in phishing, identity theft and other cybercrime. This article provides the 5 most effective ways to protect against it.
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Mac OS X or Windows Vista: How Do They Compare?Mac OS X is the totally upgraded successor of the original Mac OS. Windows Vista is a major update to Windows, and portrays some of the same features as its primary competitor in the Operating System market, the Mac OS X.
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Windows Vista Versus Windows 7 - Upgrade to Vista or Wait for Seven?Even as Microsoft released the new Windows Vista OS, rumors were already flying about the next version of Windows dubbed: "Windows 7." It is leaving many users in a quandary: should they upgrade now to Windows Vista or skip it and wait on Windows 7?
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Ubuntu Linux Versus Windows Vista - How Do They Compare?Many fans of Linux strongly believe that Ubuntu is a much better system than the Windows operating systems, particularly Windows Vista. On the other hand, Microsoft fans strongly feel that Windows Vista is the more powerful and efficient operating system.
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A Brief Review of the Leading Processors on the MarketIf you plan to build or upgrade your own computer, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is the type of CPU to purchase. Your decision, for the most part, will come down to the use to which you will put your PC.
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The Six Editions of Windows Vista - Which One is Right for You?Whatever uses you have for your computer - from family entertainment to business productivity - one of the six editions of Windows Vista is just right for you. Each one has distinct features and capabilities and this article provides a comparison of each edition.
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Duel for Your Desktop: Windows XP Versus Windows VistaMicrosoft has touted Windows Vista as the "largest upgrade since Windows 95." However, ever since its release, Windows XP users have been slow to upgrade to this new operating system. This article reviews three main reasons why.
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A Glimpse into the Inner Workings of a Wiki WebsiteA wiki is a collaborative website where everyday users can create ad edit web pages on the site. This articles reviews the workings of these popular websites
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Ubuntu Linux: What the Popular Open Source Operating System Has to OfferUbuntu Linux is a popular, open source, linux-based operating system. Ubuntu serves as an affordable alternative to the more popular Windows and Macintosh operating systems. This article outlines its different capabilities.
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Ubuntu Linux - A Brief Overview of the Three Different VersionsUbuntu has become one of the most popular Linux distributions because of its versatility, stability, and simplicity. It is also popular in different niches because of the three versions outside of the basic Ubuntu line: Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and Edubuntu.
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Understanding Safe Mode in Windows: What is it and What is it For?Windows is a very capable operating system. But there are times when things go wrong and the computer crashes. It reboots with a low-resolution desktop and has the words "safe mode" on all four corners of the screen. What does it all mean?
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How RAM Can Make Your Computer Run FasterRAM, or random access memory, is an integrated circuit on your computer that is used for data storage. This articles briefly outlines how it impacts your PC's performance.
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Three Reasons Why Ubuntu is the Best Linux Operating SystemLinux is an "open source" operating system, meaning that it can be modified and distributed freely. Because of this fact there are hundreds of Linux distributions in circulation and Linux is quickly becoming one of the world's most popular operating systems.
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Build a Personal Computer in 10 Simple StepsBuilding your own computer from scratch can be a fun, money-saving and very efficient method of acquiring a new PC - one that is specifically suited to your own requirements. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how.
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Windows 7: What Does the Next Version of Windows Have in Store for You?Windows 7 is the next version of Windows, Microsoft's line of operating systems. Microsoft is keeping much of Windows 7 a secret, but this article gives you a glimpse of what's in store for you.