Computer Book » laptop http://www.the-computer-book.com Computer and online product guide Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:18:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 en hourly 1 Connect iPhone or iPad to Your TV http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/connect-iphone-or-ipad-to-your-tv/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/connect-iphone-or-ipad-to-your-tv/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:12:27 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/connect-iphone-or-ipad-to-your-tv/ Previously, I’ve written about how to connect your laptop to your TV, which was very relevant a couple of years ago. However, with the proliferation of iPhones and iPads, a lot of people want to connect their Apple device to their HDTV instead of their bulky laptop. In this post, I’ll go through the various Post from: Connect iPhone or iPad to Your TV

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/properly-clean-a-laptop-computer-using-ordinary-household-items/feed/ 0 Play Angry Birds and Other Games in Chrome http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/play-angry-birds-and-other-games-in-chrome/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/play-angry-birds-and-other-games-in-chrome/#comments Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:50:59 +0000 admin http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/play-angry-birds-and-other-games-in-chrome/ The Chrome Web Store has more than browser plugins that make your life a little easier. It also has a growing collection of games that, once installed, can be played online or offline, giving you something to do on your laptop while riding an airplane or bus

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/play-angry-birds-and-other-games-in-chrome/feed/ 0 Reinstall Windows 7 on an OEM Desktop or Laptop Minus the Bloatware http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/reinstall-windows-7-on-an-oem-desktop-or-laptop-minus-the-bloatware/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/reinstall-windows-7-on-an-oem-desktop-or-laptop-minus-the-bloatware/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:04:13 +0000 admin http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/reinstall-windows-7-on-an-oem-desktop-or-laptop-minus-the-bloatware/ Whenever you purchase a new branded desktop or laptop, meaning Dell, HP, Gateway, etc… you usually get Windows 7, but you also get a ton of “bloatware” as well.

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/reinstall-windows-7-on-an-oem-desktop-or-laptop-minus-the-bloatware/feed/ 0 Review of The Compaq CQ56 – The Most Budget Friendly Laptop On The Market? http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/review-of-the-compaq-cq56-%e2%80%93-the-most-budget-friendly-laptop-on-the-market/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/review-of-the-compaq-cq56-%e2%80%93-the-most-budget-friendly-laptop-on-the-market/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 11:25:37 +0000 admin http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/review-of-the-compaq-cq56-%e2%80%93-the-most-budget-friendly-laptop-on-the-market/ The Compaq CQ56 can be had for the low price of $298.00, via your local Walmart and some online retailers. That is a netbook price for a full fledged laptop, and most tablets can’t even be purchased for $298.00. Additionally, the CQ56 laptop is only $50 more than a Barnes and Nobles Nook

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/resize-split-or-crop-images-the-easy-way/feed/ 0 How to Create a Kindle eBook Cover Using Windows 7 Paint Program http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-create-a-kindle-ebook-cover-using-windows-7-paint-program/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-create-a-kindle-ebook-cover-using-windows-7-paint-program/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:15:32 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-create-a-kindle-ebook-cover-using-windows-7-paint-program/ As noted in an earlier post, Windows 7 First Look: MS Paint , MS Paint in Windows 7, has undergone quite a makeover since Vista, and is now robust enough for people to use for actual applications, one of which is creating a good cover for your Kindle eBook.

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-create-a-kindle-ebook-cover-using-windows-7-paint-program/feed/ 0 How to Create, Publish and Sell eBooks on Amazon’s Kindle Bookstore http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-create-publish-and-sell-ebooks-on-amazon%e2%80%99s-kindle-bookstore/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-create-publish-and-sell-ebooks-on-amazon%e2%80%99s-kindle-bookstore/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:32:45 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-create-publish-and-sell-ebooks-on-amazon%e2%80%99s-kindle-bookstore/ If you’ve ever wanted to publish your own eBook in a place where everyone can find and buy it, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing site, might just be the thing for you.

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-create-publish-and-sell-ebooks-on-amazon%e2%80%99s-kindle-bookstore/feed/ 0 5 Best Websites for Purchasing Your Next Computer or Tech Device http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/5-best-websites-for-purchasing-your-next-computer-or-tech-device/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/5-best-websites-for-purchasing-your-next-computer-or-tech-device/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:15:48 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/5-best-websites-for-purchasing-your-next-computer-or-tech-device/ If you can wait a couple of days for an item to ship, it’s usually a much better bargain to purchase computers, computer parts and other electronics online; particularly when buying things like RAM memory modules, hard drives, and more. Some websites can save you up to 50% off of what you would pay in a local store

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/5-best-websites-for-purchasing-your-next-computer-or-tech-device/feed/ 0 Protect Your Laptop Against Theft http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/protect-your-laptop-against-theft/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/protect-your-laptop-against-theft/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:10:22 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/protect-your-laptop-against-theft/ It is no secret that in a weakened economy, theft rates—especially for small electronics—rise. Since many computer lovers carry their laptops absolutely everywhere, it makes sense to be especially vigilant in safeguarding these devices.

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/protect-your-laptop-against-theft/feed/ 0 Use Windows Firewall to Block Out All Incoming Connections to Windows 7 http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/use-windows-firewall-to-block-out-all-incoming-connections-to-windows-7/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/use-windows-firewall-to-block-out-all-incoming-connections-to-windows-7/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:03:22 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/use-windows-firewall-to-block-out-all-incoming-connections-to-windows-7/ With breaches in home computer security at an all time high, it is no wonder why Microsoft built the Windows Firewall application right in to the last few versions of Windows. Using Windows Firewall, you can lock out all incoming connections to maximize your computer’s security

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/use-windows-firewall-to-block-out-all-incoming-connections-to-windows-7/feed/ 0 How to Connect Xbox 360 to PC http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-connect-xbox-360-to-pc/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-connect-xbox-360-to-pc/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:45:16 +0000 admin http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-connect-xbox-360-to-pc/ If you have an Xbox 360 console, you can easily share all the pictures, videos and music stored on your computer with your console. This is nice if you have your Xbox connected to your huge flat-panel TV and want to show your family and friends home videos or pictures. Depending on what operating system you are running and whether or not you have a Windows Media Center PC, there are a few different ways to connect your Xbox to your PC.

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/make-your-own-mouse-cursor/feed/ 0 Connect to a Projector in Windows 7 http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/connect-to-a-projector-in-windows-7/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/connect-to-a-projector-in-windows-7/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:24:10 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/connect-to-a-projector-in-windows-7/ There’s no doubting that Windows 7 is the most versatile version of the operating system to date. One area that has been greatly improved is the ability to instantly connect to a projector using different options depending on your needs. Learn how to connect to a projector in Windows 7 and select the best options for displaying a presentation.

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/connect-to-a-projector-in-windows-7/feed/ 0 How to Make Audio Files Louder in Windows http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-audio-files-louder-in-windows/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-audio-files-louder-in-windows/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:21:19 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-audio-files-louder-in-windows/ Low volume audio files can be close to useless. Whether it be an MP3 song that you are trying to listen to on your laptop, or a recorded audio file that isn’t quite loud enough, adjusting the volume on nearly any audio file can be made simple using a freeware audio editing application. Got the volume up on your speakers and your audio playback software, but still need a bit more noise

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-audio-files-louder-in-windows/feed/ 0 Instantly Turn Off Your Monitor with WinFlog http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/instantly-turn-off-your-monitor-with-winflog/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/instantly-turn-off-your-monitor-with-winflog/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:03:36 +0000 admin http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/instantly-turn-off-your-monitor-with-winflog/ Most laptops don’t have a hotkey or button to turn-off their monitors. The only thing you can do is either lessen the brightness of the screen or close the monitor itself. The former still consumes precious laptop battery, while the latter is not practical because it traps heat and the sounds coming out of the speakers

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/instantly-turn-off-your-monitor-with-winflog/feed/ 0 4 Essential Items to Carry in Your Laptop Bag http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/4-essential-items-to-carry-in-your-laptop-bag/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/4-essential-items-to-carry-in-your-laptop-bag/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:36:54 +0000 admin http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/4-essential-items-to-carry-in-your-laptop-bag/ We buy laptops with the intention of being able to work, study or play on our computers from absolutely anywhere.

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/4-essential-items-to-carry-in-your-laptop-bag/feed/ 0 3 Best Travel Accessories for the iPhone http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/3-best-travel-accessories-for-the-iphone/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/3-best-travel-accessories-for-the-iphone/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:44:32 +0000 admin http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/3-best-travel-accessories-for-the-iphone/ Summer is fast approaching, and with this sunny season comes the urge to take a road trip. The iPhone is a great tool for traveling, since it does everything from streaming videos for occupying bored children to giving hotel directions to lost and weary travelers. Besides apps, there are a few accessories that can make traveling with the iPhone even more productive

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/3-best-travel-accessories-for-the-iphone/feed/ 0 Multiple Monitors but Only One Taskbar? Fix It With ZBar http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/multiple-monitors-but-only-one-taskbar-fix-it-with-zbar/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/multiple-monitors-but-only-one-taskbar-fix-it-with-zbar/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 11:17:20 +0000 admin http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/multiple-monitors-but-only-one-taskbar-fix-it-with-zbar/ Software programmers, web designers, bloggers, online stock traders, and project managers – these jobs usually use two or more computer monitors to effectively keep track all work outputs. Even ordinary web surfers use multiple monitors to browse Facebook on one screen and see YouTube videos on the other.

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/multiple-monitors-but-only-one-taskbar-fix-it-with-zbar/feed/ 0 Disable SSID Broadcast for Airport Express, Airport Extreme, and Time Capsule Wireless Routers http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/disable-ssid-broadcast-for-airport-express-airport-extreme-and-time-capsule-wireless-routers/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/disable-ssid-broadcast-for-airport-express-airport-extreme-and-time-capsule-wireless-routers/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:04:18 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/disable-ssid-broadcast-for-airport-express-airport-extreme-and-time-capsule-wireless-routers/ When SSID broadcast is disabled for your wireless router, your wireless network is pretty much in stealth mode.

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/disable-ssid-broadcast-for-airport-express-airport-extreme-and-time-capsule-wireless-routers/feed/ 0 Disable SSID Broadcast for Airport Express, Airport Extreme, and Time Capsule Wireless Routers http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/disable-ssid-broadcast-for-airport-express-airport-extreme-and-time-capsule-wireless-routers-2/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/disable-ssid-broadcast-for-airport-express-airport-extreme-and-time-capsule-wireless-routers-2/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:04:18 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/disable-ssid-broadcast-for-airport-express-airport-extreme-and-time-capsule-wireless-routers-2/ When SSID broadcast is disabled for your wireless router, your wireless network is pretty much in stealth mode. Meaning, that your wireless network isn’t visible to computer’s that have wireless cards or wireless adapters.

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/disable-ssid-broadcast-for-airport-express-airport-extreme-and-time-capsule-wireless-routers-2/feed/ 0 Five Reasons Not to Buy the iPad http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/five-reasons-not-to-buy-the-ipad/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/five-reasons-not-to-buy-the-ipad/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:20:20 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/five-reasons-not-to-buy-the-ipad/ Last week we wrote an article with five reasons to buy the iPad . However, there are also some reasons you may not want to buy the iPad and we want to make sure we give the readers both the advantages and disadvantages to any new products

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]]> http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/five-reasons-not-to-buy-the-ipad-2/feed/ 0 Where to Get Cheap Mac Software http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/where-to-get-cheap-mac-software/ http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/where-to-get-cheap-mac-software/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:30:19 +0000 Master http://www.the-computer-book.com/uncategorized/where-to-get-cheap-mac-software/ If you have just recently switched to Mac, you’re probably still looking for applications that match the functionality of certain Windows applications you used to use. There are a ton of applications out there, and just like on the Windows platform, the most popular applications (regardless of quality) are usually the highest price. There is a lot of freeware available for OS X, but you may have to go through several applications to find what you’re looking for

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