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Computers:Monitors & Projectors
Use an Eraser to Remove Ink from an LCD Screen
Posted at 22:58, 07/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
If you got ink on your LCD or flat-panel screen, you needn’t look any further than your desk drawer to remove it.
How to Prevent Dust Build-up on Your Computer Monitor
Posted at 00:55, 21/11/2008 by LauraWilliams
If dust is your only computer problem I think you’re in good shape. (I’m missing two keys and have enough food under the rest to make a sandwich—for everyone in my family.) Don’t follow my lazy example! Follow these tips to keep dust at bay.
What to Do with Your Old Computer Monitor
Posted at 01:22, 21/11/2008 by LauraWilliams
As one reader pointed out after reading my recent blog, 20 Signs Your Stuff Owns You, having less stuff is one of the greenest things you can do. Donating what you don’t need is a great way to de-clutter and help the planet. So take that old computer monitor and…
Calibrate Your Monitor in 3 Easy Steps with Calibrize
Posted at 20:25, 20/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
Windows only: Free application Calibrize holds your hand through a simple three-step monitor calibration to ensure on-screen colors look the same from computer to computer.
How to Change Your IP Address
Posted at 19:13, 16/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
An IP address is your identification on the internet, usually assigned by network administrators. There are a couple reasons you might want to change it...
How to Watch TV at Work without Getting Fired
Posted at 21:24, 14/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
I’m not recommending you watch TV at work—OK I am. All work and no play, you know what they say! Just try to be smart about it. Metromix Chicago shares 10 solutions to clear your tracks fast when your boss walks by, including...
Connect Your XBox 360 to an LCD Computer Monitor for HDTV Quality
Posted at 18:25, 01/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
If you don't have an HDTV you might prefer playing your Xbox 360 using your HD LCD monitor. Here's how to hook it up.
How to Change Screen and Icon Size in Windows XP
Posted at 18:36, 01/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
People commonly ask how to change their video resolution, or how big the screen and icons appear to be. This video will show you how to do that. Additionally, it will show you a trick to get rid of flickering on a monitor.
5 Tips for Projector Remote Controls
Posted at 17:50, 07/08/2008 by LauraWilliams
The word projector conjures some pretty painful images—shots of grandma’s adventures in botany, awkward silences and averted eyes in health class. The remote control is clearly a powerful tool. Use it compassionately, friends—and wisely by following these five tips.
Original Author: efyefy
Fix a Scratched LCD Monitor with Vaseline
Posted at 17:18, 24/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
LCD monitors are highly sensitive—and not cheap—so you should avoid running with scissors near your screen whenever possible. If you do somehow damage the liquid crystal display, follow this advice from PC Extreme.
Get the Right Surge Protector for Your Electronics
Posted at 19:34, 24/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
Surge protectors offer a great defense against spikes and surges in the power lines, but according to Helium writer M.R. Hill, many of them are just “glorified extension cords.”
Remote Control Software: Give Your Parents Tech Support
Posted at 20:38, 02/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
If you’re accustomed to a daily tech-help call from Mom or Grandma, this tip is for you: Use remote control software to see what’s going on with someone else’s computer.
Protect Yourself from Dangerous Computer Monitor Radiation
Posted at 22:30, 02/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
Some researchers believe low-frequency electromagnetic fields could be attributed to such conditions as leukemia, tiredness or general fatigue. Here's how to protect yourself.
How to Properly Clean Your LCD Screen
Posted at 18:15, 16/06/2008 by LauraWilliams
You can buy a screen cleaner to keep your LCD screens looking shiny and new, or you can try some of these simple suggestions from geeksaresexy.com.
Keep Your Electronics Cool this Summer
Posted at 18:48, 06/06/2008 by LauraWilliams
Heat annoys. Heat destroys. Protect your electronics this summer with a few good tips from Of Zen and Computing.
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