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How to Jailbreak an iPhone
So you have a shiny new iPhone and loads of applications available through Apple. But the apps you really want aren't there. Can you jailbreak your phone?
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How to Keep Your Laptop Cool
A warm laptop might feel cozy when you're working on the couch, but that heat can damage your hard drive or burn your legs. How do you keep your machine cool?
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How to Know if Your Computer is Infected with a Virus
Your computer is running more slowly than usual. Could it be infected with some kind of malware, or does it just need a reboot?
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How to Play a Theremin
Ever wondered where that eerie music in old sci-fi movies comes from? It's someone playing the theremin. This instrument is tough to master -- even though your fingers never have to touch a string or key. How's that possible?
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How To Protect Against Identity Theft
The thought of having your identity stolen and your credit ruined can be terrifying. So what can you do to keep your personal information safe?
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How To Recover Lost Data from Your Hard Drive
That old hard drive's been clicking for some time, and now your computer won't boot. Is there any way to restore that project you've been working on?
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How to Reduce Your Technology Carbon Footprint
Preventing global warming means cutting down on carbon dioxide. But how do you know what your carbon footprint is, and how can you make your footprint smaller?
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How to Remove a Computer Virus
So your computer got infected with a virus. It happens to the best of us. You've got to move on, but what do you need to do to get your computer back into shape?
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How to Replace an iPod Battery
Your iPod may be used for many things: getting you through your run, drowning out your significant other, reliving memories from that special trip. But what if your iPod stopped playing your beats?
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How to Scan for and Remove Spyware
Spyware may follow your every move on the Internet. Or it may record your passwords as you type them in to steal your identity. So how do you stop it?
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How to Secure Your Home Network
Leaving your home network unsecure is like leaving your front door unlocked. How long will it be before someone finds that it's open and walks right in?
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How to Streamline Your Life
With all the things you have to get done, your life can get pretty hectic. The trick is to find a better way to keep track of everything so you can reduce your stress level.
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How to Surf the Web Anonymously
It's easy to assume that no one knows who you really are online, but that's never been the case. However, surfing the Web anonymously has become so simple that anyone can conceal his or her identity with little trouble.
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How to Transfer Songs from Your iPod to a Computer
You picked out the songs and paid for them, so why is it so hard to move them from your iPod to your computer? HowStuffWorks knows how and spills the beans.
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How to Unlock a Cell Phone or Smartphone
If you switch cell phone providers in the United States, you can take your number with you. But you probably can't use your cell phone -- unless it's been unlocked.
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How to Upgrade Your DVR's Hard Drive
Your DVR only holds so much TV. So what if you want to store more programs? Or worse, what happens if the drive crashes and you have to replace it?
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How to Upgrade Your PC's RAM
Upgrading your computer's memory may sound like a lot of trouble and something you should pay a specialist for. But you can do it yourself.
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How to Use Your iPhone as a Security Camera
Finding your parking spot, playing your music and calling your buddies isn't enough? There's another use for your precious iPhone, but don't blame us when it's stolen.
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Top 5 Ways to Make Money on the Internet
Most of us leave the house every day to go to work and make money. But some people have found a way to run their own Internet business from home. You can do it, too.
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Top 5 Ways to Troubleshoot Your Broadband Internet Connection
Broadband Internet access is great -- high-speed connections let us watch video, listen to music and more. But what happens when you can't get a signal?
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