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Processor Basics: RISC

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Reduced Instruction Set Computing is abbreviated to RISC and is pronounced "risk." The technology is based around the assumption that a processor can process a reduced set of simple instructions faster than a set of complicated instructions. The premise is that the majority of every processor's acti

How to Refill HP Cartridge 88

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Hewlett Packard (HP) manufactures computers, printers and printing supplies. If you own a printer that uses the HP 88 cartridge, you may choose to refill the cartridge's ink when it runs low. Doing so can save you both money and time. With the proper technique, you can ensure that the ink is properl

How to Change a Port for VNC

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VNC (Virtual Network Connection) allows a user to remotely access another computer as if it were her own. The port is the doorway through which the remote computer can access the other computer. Sometimes this port needs to be changed due to firewalls or other applications. Changing the port is simp

How to Defragment Systems

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In computer terminology, the word "defragment" describes a process that involves the rearranging of data on a hard drive to make it more easily accessible to an operating system. The directories where files and data are stored do not get changed during this process; rather, the way that the data is