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How To: Mod your PC to run cooler

Learn how to modify the IDE cables in your PC to get your PC to run cooler. You'll also get a more functional look inside of your computer as well.

How To: Power a computer with car batteries

The original idea was to turn a small home UPS into a giant UPS but because the UPS was only able to run the RAID-wielding desktop for three minutes before shutting down, he decided to add two 24V car batteries to the equation (the maximum that his UPS could tolerate). The good news: it worked, and will run his computer for an hour plus.

How To: Manage computer cables

Perform cable management to improve cooling and system layout.

How To: Pimp your laptop with paint, lasers and fur

A fabulous mink wrapped notebook? Automotive paints, laser etching and water bubble finishes? It's one of our odder episodes of Systm. Learn how to customize your laptop.

How To: Eject a stuck CD on your Mac computer

In this tutorial learn how to eject a stuck CD using a terminal command on your Mac OS X computer.

How To: Build a multimedia PC computer for under $1000

Watch this step-by-step tutorial on how to build your own PC computer for under $1000. This is a great, very thorough video!

How To: Build your own PC computer

Watch this video to learn how to put your own PC computer together. The video offers helpful tips on what you'll need to assemble your PC and how to mount it into the case.

How To: Install an aquaduct into your computer

How to install an aquaduct water cooling system into a PC.

How To: Sleeve computer cables

how to apply braided sleeving to cables, especially on those of power supplies

How To: Install a Northbridge2 watercooling system into a PC

Learn how to mount/install a twinplex CP4 chipset cooler into a PC.

How To: Install a watercooling chipset into your computer

How to mount a northbridge cooler twinplex xhipset on a Asus Striker Extreme.

How To: Install a watercooler radiator into your computer

Some useful hints on installing aqua computer radiators (watercooling radiators) into your computer

How To: Make watercooling radiator cutouts in your computer

We show you how to prepare a computer case for a radiator for watercooling.

How To: Overclock your nVidia or ATi Video Card

5 minute video on how to overclock your graphics card. Includes installation of coolbits registry mod. Links to featured tools are included in the video.

How To: Replace the hard drive in a Apple MacBook

It's not as hard as you think to replace a hard drive in an Apple MacBook. This video shows you how.

How To: Recognize what components are in your computer

This video gives you a quick guide to what components are inside your computer. Learn about the major hardware components found in your hardware tower with out help. Recognize what components are in your computer.

How To: Clearly describe a computer problem

A tip from The Virtual Frank on describing computer problems. Why not take a snapshot of the error to refer to later?

How To: Carry your computer in your pocket on a USB drive

Bring your favorite software, files, and settings with you on a USB drive

How To: Install audio and video cards into a PC

How to install a video and/or audio card into your custom built DIY PC.

How To: Assemble a PC

The beginning of the assemble of a PC including how to install a power supply, optical drive, and hard drives.

How To: Make a custom HDD laptop water cooler

This is an easy way to cool your laptop's HDD, CPU or graphics card. Just add the cooling pad to a water pump.

How To: Install Computer Memory

This video features a computer memory upgrade (RAM) in a standard PC.

How To: Use Amazon Kindle eBook reader

Learn basic functions of the Amazon Kindle and watch a demonstration of its features as an eBook reader. Use Amazon Kindle eBook reader.

How To: Upgrade the wireless card on a Macbook Pro

This video demonstrate the process of upgrading an older MacBook Pro's 802.11g wireless card to a new, faster 802.11n version and also covers the kind of performance gains such an upgrade will bring you.

How To: Install more memory into your laptop

Learn how to install more memory (RAM) into your laptop and how to determine how much memory you have beforehand.

How To: Connect Windows Media Center to your TV

Learn how to connect Windows Media Center to your TV.

How To: Install a motherboard properly

How to mount a motherboard into a PC case whether you're building your own computer or just replacing the motherboard.

How To: Connect your laptop to your television

You can utilize your television to display your videos and other files that are on your laptop. Connect your laptop to your television.

How To: Choose between a Mac Or PC?

Apple Mac's have popped up on more peoples' radars over the past few years and if you're thinking of buying a new computer you now face an interesting choice - a choice that may seem a little daunting to the uninitiated. Here are the pros and cons of each system to help you make an informed choice about whether you should "Switch". Choose between a Mac Or PC?.

How To: Fix a sticky mouse

This video shows you how to fix a sticky computer mouse. Probably one of the most infuriating issues surrounding computers, never let your mouse get sticky again! Fix a sticky mouse.

How To: Force a TV to recognize a PC

If your pc doesn't recognize your TV, this is how to force it to recognize the device.

How To: Expand the RAM in a 13" Macbook

Learn how to add 4GB RAM to your 13" (13 inch) Apple Macbook to increase speed and functionality.

How To: Clean your computer keyboard

So, you've eaten lunch at your desk a few too many times, and now you've developed a healthy layer of grime and crumbs on your keyboard. Never fear! With a few tools and the right know-how, you can save yourself the sticky fingers. Just beware of the pancake syrup.