How to Download and Install Recuva on Your Windows OS Computer

Description: This article outlines the process of downloading and installing the Recuva file recovery program on your Windows OS computer.

Background: Recuva is a "Freemium" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemium) utility that helps users recover files which may have been accidentally deleted or lost as a result of a system crash. It is available as a free download at Piriform´s website (http://

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How to Upgrade to Lion

Description: This document provides step-by-step instructions on how to download and upgrade Mac OS X 10.6.6 (or later) to Mac OS Lion 10.7 from the App Store on the Mac Book Pro.




Benefits of Upgrading to Lion




Multi-touch gestures
Full-screen apps
Mission Control
Launchpad
Auto-Save and Versions
AirDrop
Updated Apps
Many more features

Auto-correction, Resume, Window

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How To Change Power Saving Settings In Windows Vista

Description: This article will show how to change the default power saving settings in Windows Vista.



Click on the Start button
In the search bar over the Start button type "power options"



Click on "power options" to open
In the power settings window there are 3 preset plans, select one of these or select
"customize" to create one to fit your needs.


On this screen there are

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How to change energy saver settings in Mac OS X

Description: This is a how-to article for Mac OS X on the topic of changing the energy saver/sleep mode settings.

This is primarily useful if the settings have changed, or if there is a specific need.

Close any open programs on the Mac.
Click on the Apple Icon in the top left corner of the screen, then choose
System Preferences.


On the new System Preferences window, choose Energy Saver

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How to add a keyboard shortcut to change the input language in Mac OS X

Description: This is a how-to article on the topic of adding a keyboard shortcut to change the input language to Mac OS X. This would be useful if you need to type in any language other than English.




Close any open programs on the Mac.
Click on the Apple Icon in the top left corner of the screen, then choose
System Preferences.


On the new System Preferences window, choose Keyboard

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How to uninstall Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Vista

The following article describes how to uninstall Internet Explorer 9 in Windows Vista.




Click on the Start button in the bottom left, then choose
Control Panel on the right.



In the Control Panel, select Uninstall a Program or
Programs and Features.



Click View Installed Updates


Scroll down the list to find Windows Internet Explorer 9. Click to highlight it.

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How to set up Windows Live Essentials in Windows 7

You will need to download the Windows Live installer to begin. The link to download the installer is

here. You can also use the web address,
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-essentials?os=other

You can save the item to your computer or
run the item.


The installer is running.



After the program starts installing it will give you the option to choose the programs you

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BIOSHOCK Case Mod, part 3

Front panel and drive bays:          Behind the Art Deco door, the front drive bays hold the coolant reservoir for the CPU water cooling, a DVD drive, and a combo floppy drive / flash card reader. A front cooling fan pushes air into the case across the CPU coolant radiator mounted inside the case.           The coolant reservoir fluid glows green behind an open-work grill patterned

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How to enable or disable Email Protection for ESET Antivirus Version 5

Description: ESET NOD32 contains a feature that can scan incoming and outgoing mail for viruses. This guide will walk you through how to enable or disable that email protection.


Open the ESET software by clicking Start, All Programs,
ESET Folder, ESET NOD32 Antivirus folder, ESET NOD32 Antivirus.



Click on Setup on the menu, and click on Enter advanced setup.



Click on the + for

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How to Network Windows 7 and Windows XP

Description: Networking a Windows 7 computer to a Windows XP system


Make sure they are both on the same Network ­ that is connected through the
same router and have the same IP address range (on the same subnet).

If you only have one router this will happen automatically
If you have more than one router or are not sure, you can check this by going to
Start, All Programs, Accessories

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How to Schedule a Scan in ESET Antivirus Version 5

Description: ESET software has the ability to be scheduled to perform a scan on a regularly basis on your computer. ESET has the ability to schedule a scan daily, weekly, monthly, or just once. This how-to guide will walk you through scheduling an ESET scan.



Open the ESET software by clicking Start, All Programs,
ESET Folder, ESET NOD32 Antivirus folder, ESET NOD32 Antivirus.



Click

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How to Reset the HOSTS File on Your Windows Computer Automatically Using ‘Microsoft Fix it’

Description: This article describes the processes of restoring your Windows HOSTS file using the ‘Microsoft Fix it tool’.


Go to the Microsoft Support Knowledge Base (KB) article entitled
"How can I reset the Hosts file back to the default?" by
clicking the following link in Internet Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972034

Scroll to the ‘Fix it for me’ section, and
click

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How to enable or disable auto-hide on the Mac OS X dock

Description: This is a how-to article for Mac OS X on the topic of enabling or disabling the auto-hide feature on the Dock.



Close any open programs on the Mac
Click on the Apple Icon in the top left corner of the screen, then choose
System Preferences


On the new System Preferences window, select Dock


On the Dock window, check or uncheck the "Automatically hide and show the Dock"

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How to Use a HOSTS File to Proactively Defend Your Windows Computer against Most Known Malware Programs

Description: This article describes the processes of installing and updating a 3rd party HOSTS file to provide a strong layer of defense against most known forms of malware, immunizing your system from many malicious programs before they become a threat.

Background: The HOSTS file is a File used by the Windows operating system to map the location of computers or web addresses on its network. It

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How to uninstall a program on a Mac

Description: Uninstalling programs on a Mac is different than PC. This article will show you how to completely remove a program and its contents.


From the desktop, navigate to the "Applications" folder on the
dock and expand it.


Select the application to be uninstalled. In this case, it´s iTunes.
Drag the program from the Applications folder to the
Trash Can on the dock.

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How to setup and run a Time Machine backup with a Time Capsule

Description: Mac computers have a built in backup utility called "Time Machine". This article will describe how to set up a Time Capsule and perform a backup


First, make sure the Time Capsule is powered on and connected to the network, or the machine. (For Network Setup, please refer to the Time Capsule owner´s manual)
Open the Time Machine program. By default, it is on the dock, though it is

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BIOSHOCK Case Mod, part 2

Glass windows and accents:The arched side window is made of 1/8" clear window glass, cut into rectangles for a 3x4 grid at the bottom of the expanse. Each of the 4 columns has a small arched section at the top, with a series of segments radiating out, and capped with a single large arched section of radiating segments. Each piece is edged with copper foil and soldered into the final

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How to enable Gamer Mode in ESET Smart Security 5

ESET Smart Security 5 comes equipped with a new feature called "Gamer Mode." This feature within the software disables all pop-up windows from ESET. ESET will also postpone all scheduled tasks such as scans to deliver optimum performance during gaming. This guide will walk through how to enable Gamer Mode in ESET Smart Security 5.


Open the ESET software by clicking Start, All Programs,

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Microsoft Outlook cannot start, Cannot open the Outlook Window

Description: You click on the outlook icon and wait, the program never opens and you receive an error "Cannot start Microsoft Outlook, Cannot open the Outlook Window."

Your Outlook program will not open the Window. The error message says "Cannot Start Microsoft Outlook, Cannot open the Outlook Window." The program appears to be
starting up, but then crashes.

The way to correct this issue is

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How to disable the firewall in ESET Smart Security 5

ESET Smart Security 5 comes with a personal firewall enabled. This guide will walk through how to
disable the firewall entirely or just disable components of the firewall.


Open the ESET software by clicking Start, All Programs, clicking the
ESET Folder, opening the ESET Smart Security (or NOD32 Anti Virus) folder, and finally clicking on
ESET Smart Security (or NOD32 Anti Virus).

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What is USB 3.0?

Description: This explains what the new USB 3.0 is.


USB 3.0 is the next generation of the USB or Universal Serial Bus Controllers.

The USB 3.0 has a maximum transfer speed of 4.8Gbps. This SuperSpeed will be
10 times faster than the USB 2.0 480Mbps.

It will be backwards compatible with the USB 2.0 devices. The cables and connectors for the USB 3.0 will for the most part be

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BIOSHOCK Case Mod, part 1

The BIOSHOCK case mod started with a very basic steel case. Over this, I added a shell of fiberboard to add some depth and to create an art deco constructionstyle, but it is the detail in the features that symbolize the essence of Rapture.Side Panels:A front bezel frame, top and side panels are cut from MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)and the edges rounded on the router. Layers of rounded MDF are

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Troubleshooting USB wireless adaptor turns off or suddenly stops working

Description: This article will provide steps in troubleshooting the problem of a USB wireless adaptor that powers off and stops working.

Problem: Your newly installed USB wireless adaptor powers off or stops working. It is unable to connect to the internet and removing and plugging the USB adaptor seems to work for a while.
Removing and reinstalling the software does not resolve the problem,

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How to set up the Fingerprint Reader on an HP notebook

Some HP® notebook computers include a fingerprint reader mounted near the keyboard or the Touchpad. A fingerprint reader provides greater security as well as the convenience of using the fingerprint scan in place of having to use several different logins and passwords to access various applications or secure websites. Software included with the system manages the association of the scanned

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How to Password Protect ESET NOD32 Version 5

Description: ESET NOD32 has multiple options that can only be changed with administrative privileges. This guide will walk you through setting up a password within ESET NOD32.


Open the ESET software by clicking Start » All
Programs » ESET Folder » ESET NOD32 Antivirus folder » ESET NOD32
Antivirus


Press the F5 key to open the Advanced options window.
Select Access Setup under User

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How to Run System File Checker in Windows 7

Description: Running System File Checker (SFC) to repair the protected system files in Windows 7.

There are a couple of ways to run the
System File Checker (SFC) to verify or to fix the corrupt Protected System files on your system.

To Scan and repair the System Files:

Open a command prompt window with Administrator rights.





Type the command sfc /scannow and press enter. This

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