Get Rid of an Old Computer

Do you have an old computer that you just don't know what to do with. Here are some ideas.1 Part out your computer. Save the hard drive or CD/RW and keep it so you could use it in your new computer if that part breaks down. Step2 Most thrift stores will not take old computers, but there are places that will. See if a nearby school would like it or offer it for free on craigslist.com. Step3 Freecycle.com is a nonprofit website to give and get stuff entirely for free so it doesn't end up in a landfill. Membership is free. Step4 Call your local computer store as some of them are offering to give a discount on a new purchase if you bring in your old computer for recycling....

Clean an LCD Flat Screen tips

If you have a new LCD flat screen tv, you might be amazed by the crisp clarity of the screen. After a short period of time, you might start to notice a layer of dust is dulling that brilliant screen. When cleaning your LCD flat screen, you must be careful not to scratch the surface and ruin this expensive piece of equipment.Turn off your LCD flat screen tv. It is easier to see dirt and smudges when the screen is black. Step2 Mix one part isopropyl alcohol (or rubbing alcohol) with one part distilled water in a spray bottle. The mixture should not be more than 50% alcohol. You can use tap water, but it can contain salt that might streak the screen. Step3 Spray the mixture onto a clean, soft cloth. The...

Choose Between a Desktop or a Laptop

First, decide how safe your environment is -- from thieves. If you live in an area that is constantly being robbed or in an area where the cat-burglars roam every week, then the desktop might be best for you. Most thieves are looking for that portable, lightweight laptop. They can pop into your place, pocket the computer right into their own backpack and walk out unnoticed. The desktop, on the other hand, takes more muscle, and most thieves just won't bother. Why lug a stolen desktop around --when in the same space, you could carry three or four laptops. So, if you live in a secure area or if you live in a home where there is someone "always at home", then a laptop is a good choice for you. Step2 Laptops give you the advantage of easy set up after...

Change the Size of Your Screen Image

To change the size of the screen pictures, icons, words, etc., you have to change the pixels. I will show you how in this article. Step1 CHANGING THE PIXEL SIZE: To change the pixel size simply display your desktop. The desktop is the main screen, where icons are located. Right click out in an open area, away from the icons. A menu will appear, click on properties. In the properties box, click on the "settings" tab. At the bottom of the "settings" display you will see a box with a slider that says screen resolution. Move this bar back and forth to make the screen image smaller and larger. Step2 LARGER SCREEN IMAGE: To make the screen image large slide the bar down, toward...

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