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What Drivers Do

Drivers are mini-programs (instructions) that tell your computer how to use its hardware
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Worms and Viruses

I know what a virus is, but what's a worm. Are they the same thing?
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Two Monitors = Too Fun

I've been using two monitors simultaneously with my laptop for over 3 years now. Let me tell ya, it's great having all that desktop real estate to play with.
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Open Source

The term is used to describe a program where the author gives the public access to the source code
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My mouse is acting funny

My mouse is acting funny. Yes, it's one of those ancient roller-ball mouses and sometimes I have to move it a few inches before the cursor starts to move. Is it time for a new mouse?
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Frolicking in the Recycle Bin

Here are a few things you can do to make your recycling experience more enjoyable
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Software Installation Options

Sometimes when I install software, I get options on which way I'd like to install. Any help, here?
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Program Skins

I hear about programs having "Skins". What are those?
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Installing a New Font

When you buy some new fonts or download them off the internet you may need to manually install them. Sounds difficult, but it really isn't.
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What Version Numbers Mean

What do those version numbers, like 1.0.1 mean?
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Window States

Ever have a program that always starts in a "normal" state but you really want it maximized?
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Disable Error Reporting in Windows XP

disable error reporting in Windows XP
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Favorite Web Pages At Startup

Wouldn't it be great to have all the web pages you frequent, and maybe your e-mail program, run when you start the computer? You guessed it - you can.
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Transfer Files to New Computer

My new computer doesn't have a floppy drive and my old one doesn't have a CD burner. Is there any other way to transfer files?
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NumLock Key

Every time I turn on my computer I have to re-activate the NumLock key so I can use the keypad. Isn't there a way to make it be on automatically.
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Don't Lose the Program Serial Number Again

Maybe you're reformatting your hard drive or you just bought a new computer and need to reinstall a program from the CD, but can't find the little card with the serial number on it. I hate that!
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Minimize, Maximize, and Close buttons

What are those three little buttons on the upper right-hand corner of an open window for?
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What's This?

Find out what different features do in Microsoft products
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Find Stuff

Hit the Edit menu, Find (or CTRL-F for you shortcut lovers). You'll get a handy little
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Where can I Hibernate?

My new computer has Windows XP and I can't find "Hibernate" listed in the shutdown options. Where is it?
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