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How to Add Ethernet Ports to the Network
Soon you may discover that you need more ports on your router to plug in your Ethernet cables to the Network. Plugged in is your computer, another computer, perhaps a network hard drive, a printer, and [more…]
How to Check Network Interface Card (NIC) Status Using Windows 7 or Vista
Whether the network interface card (NIC) is part of your PC’s motherboard circuitry or attached as an expansion card, you can inspect its status by using the Device Manager in Windows 7 and Windows Vista [more…]
For Seniors: Set the Date and Time in Windows 7
Windows 7 normally keeps good track of the current date and time, but often with a new computer, you have to change the Windows time zone to match your location so it can maintain time accurately. [more…]
For Seniors: Install a Scanner on Your Laptop
Connect a scanner to your laptop, and use it to convert hard copies of information into electronic files. Before you can scan documents into your laptop, you need to install the scanner driver so that [more…]
For Seniors: Modify Your Laptop's Scanner Settings
Change a scanner's default settings in Windows 7 to make it easier to scan material using your preferred options. You use a scanner connected to your laptop to convert hard copies of information into electronic [more…]
For Seniors: Connect Speakers to a Laptop
Although your laptop might have built-in speakers, you can attach external speakers to the laptop in order to improve its sound quality. Connect laptop speakers by plugging them into the appropriate connection [more…]
For Seniors: Adjust the Volume on a Windows Laptop
Windows 7 allows you to adjust the volume on your laptop so that it's louder or softer as desired. Mute the volume on your laptop when needed, simply and easily. [more…]
How to Create a User Account in Windows 7
Windows 7 lets you create and use three types of accounts: Administrator, Standard, and Guest. This video shows you how to create new accounts, switch between accounts, and customize your own account settings [more…]
Windows 7 Troubleshooting: Restoring Files and Settings to Earlier Times
Face it: Bad things can happen to an individual file, a program, or the entire computer itself. Luckily, Windows 7 lets you restore your computer to when it worked correctly, reinstate a program's default [more…]
