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How To: Use Gopher to surf the Net like it's 1991
In this video tutorial, we learn how to use very-old-school Gopher to browse the Internet. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using Gopher yourself, watch this how-to from the folks at CNET TV.
How To: Hack Yahoo! Search with advanced search parameters
In this video tutorial, we learn how to use advanced search parameters like "define" and "site" to access hidden functions of the Yahoo! search engine. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this how-to from the folks at CNET TV.
How To: Use iMovie on the iPhone 4
iMovie has been the easiest-to-use movie editing software on the market for years, and with the iPhone 4 it has finally been brought to bear on a mobile device. Watch this video to learn how to shoot and edit video on the go with iMovie on the iPhone 4.
How To: Make a pair of noise-canceling headphones for twenty bucks
In this video tutorial, we learn how to build a high-quality pair of isolation headphones for just twenty dollars. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started making your own noise-canceling headphones, watch this how-to from the folks at CNET.
How To: Request someone's military records over the internet
Military service records can teach you a lot about a person. If you want to see the service records of a friend or family member to prove their service or simply research your past, watch this video to learn how you can.
How To: Speed up the Mozilla Firefox web browser on a Windows PC
In this tutorial, we learn a few tricks for increasing the speed of the Mozilla Firefox web browser. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Use a proxy to access websites blocked in your part of the world
Can't get Hulu or BBC video where you live? A proxy may help. Setting up a proxy is an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Customize the Mozilla Firefox "Awesome Bar" search engine
In this tutorial, we learn how to make adjustments to Mozilla Firefox's "Awesome Bar" search engine, a feature which first appeared in version 3 of the web browser. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Block scripts in Mozilla Firefox with the NoScript browser add-on
In this tutorial, we learn how to block JavaScript and other web scripts with the NoScript browser extension. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Use and manage tabs in the Mozilla Firefox web browser
In this tutorial, we learn how to use a browser extension to add enhance the tabbed browsing experience within the Mozilla Firefox browser. Using the extension is an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Speed up Mozilla Firefox over a broadband connection
In this tutorial, we learn how to speed up the Mozilla Firefox web browser when using it over a broadband connection. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Play MP3 files within Mozilla Firefox with FoxyTunes
In this tutorial, we learn how to play MP3 files within Mozilla Firefox. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Use ten most useful Mozilla Firefox keyboard shortcuts on a Mac or PC
In this tutorial, we learn how to use ten handy and easy-to-remember keyboard shortcuts on an Apple Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows PC. They're easy to use and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Use Gmail as your own personal file server using a drive shell extension
If you'd like to have access to all your files at home without the hassle of spending money on expensive file hosting services or installing foreign software on your computer that could potentially harm it? Well Google has the answer for you, taking over the world one more computer at a time! In this video you will learn how to use your Gmail account and a Gmail Drive shell Extension to gain access to your files from any computer regardless of location!
How To: Restore your privacy on Facebook with a few simple settings tweaks
In this tutorial, we learn how to keep personal information private when using Facebook. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Forward emails from Outlook to Gmail or Hotmail automatically
If you use Microsoft Outlook to keep track of your email accounts but prefer the web accessibility and interface of Gmail or Hotmail, watch this video. It will teach you how to automatically redirect all of your Outlook emails to a webmail client of your choosing.
How To: Record songs from Pandora Radio on your Last.fm profile
In this tutorial, you'll learn a number of tricks for ensuring that every song you listen to winds up scrobbled on your Last.fm user page. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful how-to.
How To: Migrate your website from one web host to another
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to move a hosted domain from one hosting service to another. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Hack Google for better search results
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use special search parameters like "site:" to improve the quality and specificity of your Google search results. For more information, and to get started using these handy search tricks yourself, watch this hacker's how-to from CNET.
How To: Sell your old things on eBay for a profit
Got some old stuff you want to get rid of? This clip'll show you how to do it using eBay. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started selling your own things on eBay, watch this helpful video guide from CNET.
How To: Add and activate phone numbers when using Google Voice on a smartphone
In this clip, you'll learn how to add and activate phone numbers for call forwarding with the Google Voice app on a Google Android smartphone. For complete instructions, and to get started activating numbers on your own smartphone, take a look.
How To: Dry (rescue) wet cell phones w/ uncooked rice, silica packets or BHEESTIE Bags
The archenemies of cell phones— puddles, toilets, swimming pools— can cause serious damage to your gadgets. And if your mobile phone has taken the dive, don't panic— there's hope for recovery.
Start Using Your Android Phone: The Complete Android Guide
Android-enabled mobile devices are taking the world by storm, giving Apple's iPhone a run for their money. And if you're holding an Android cell phone in your hand, getting accustomed to all the flashy features can be daunting, especially if you're new to multimedia smartphones.
News: 35 Life Hacks! Free Perks, Snarky Tricks and More
9GAG's infographic teaches us all sorts of conveniences and short cuts to daily life, urawaza style. Some aren't complete revelations (the first hanger trick below), but others are pretty cool (if they work!). A few I wouldn't mind trying:
How To: Text message on the Razzle TXT8030
In this tutorial, we learn how to text message on the Razzle TXT8030. First, turn on the phone and then click on the section where you can text message. After this, enter the phone number into the "to" section and then start to write in your body of text into the section that says "text". After you have done this, correct any of the problems that you have typed and then click on the "send" button. once you are finished with this, you can send a new message or search the same section to look a...
How To: Get started with the AdWords API PHP client library
In this tutorial, we learn how to get started with the AdWords API PHP client library. First, download the library by going to the API documentation online. From here, set the authentication information and then open up the library. Now, save the changes to the file and use a sandbox environment. The examples folder has all versions that the API library supports. You can browse the campus folder with the search button, just type in the command of what you want to see. After you do this, you c...
How To: Unblock a Facebook firewall at school
In this video, we learn how to unblock a Facebook firewall at school. First, you will need to try to go to the website you want to go. If you try this and you can't reach the site, go to the top of the bar where you typed the website in at. Once here, you will find where it says "http". Type in an "s" after the "http" so you end with "https" then type in the website that you want to visit. After this, you should be able to go to the website you want to go to without any trouble, just make sur...
How To: Take apart a Google Nexus One
In this tutorial, we learn how to take apart the Google Nexus One. First, take the battery cover off, then remove all the screws along the side and top of the phone on the back. Next, use an opening tool to pry the case off of the back. Then, pry the bottom cover off and then remove the two T5 screws underneath that. After this, take the casing tool off of the back and then remove all the Philips screws. Now, remove the three flex connections and the cable connected and set them aside. Pry th...
How To: Use the Panorama tab manager in the Mozilla Firefox web browser
The latest beta from Firefox introduces Panorama, a new tab-grouping feature that makes it much easier to manage tabs. See how to use it in this video. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to get started using the Pandora tab manager yourself, take a look!
How To: Select and use a different build or channel of the Google Chrome web browser
People love Google Chrome, it's as simple as that. But did you know that Google puts out three versions of Chrome? In this How-To video, we recap the differences and show you how to jump between builds, also known as channels, in Chrome.
How To: Set up and use Firefox Sync in version 4 of the Mozilla Firefox web browser
The world first knew it as Weave Sync, but Mozilla has moved Firefox's in-house synchronization project out of its Labs, giving it a new name. Check out how Firefox Sync, which will be included in Firefox 4, matches up your preferences, bookmarks, passwords, history, and open tabs in this How To video.
How To: Enable extensions in the Apple Safari 5 web browser
Good news, Apple browser fans: Safari now comes with extensions. The bad news? They're not yet enabled by default, and there's no official add-on gallery from Apple. The better news? There's a workaround, and it's easy. In this How To video, we'll show you not only how to enable Safari's extensions, but how to install them and where to get them, too.
How To: Use the hidden features of the Apple iPad virtual keyboard
In this clip, you'll learn a trick for accessing special characters from the Apple iPad's virtual keyboard. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Use Adobe Flash on an Apple iPad tablet computer
In this clip, you'll learn a trick for running Flash on an Apple iPad. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Use Google Website Optimizer to find unpopular pages on your website
In this clip, you'll learn how to use Google Website Optimizer to discover a losing page. Whether you're new to Google's Website Optimizer tool or are merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For the specifics, take a look.
How To: Set up a new personal email account on a BlackBerry 6 smartphone
Looking for a quick primer on how to create a new email account on a BlackBerry phone running version 6 of the BlackBerry OS? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this official video guide from the folks at Blackberry. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Upload pictures and set a profile picture on Facebook
In this video, we learn how to upload pictures and set a profile picture onto Facebook. First, you will need to locate the pictures you want to use on your computer. After this, log into your Facebook account and click on your profile, then the tab that says photos. Now you will be on a new screen where you can browse your computer to find the photos you want to upload. After you click on all these, click the "upload" link and then wait for the photos to load. After this, you will be able to ...
How To: Add or remove Internet Explorer 8 add-ons on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to add or remove IE 8 add-ons on a Microsoft Windows PC. Once you know how to go about it, you'll find it's easy. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.
How To: Use a proxy to access blocked websites while at school
In this clip, you'll learn how to use proxies to circumvent whatever Internet filters may be in place at your school or place of work. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.
How To: Improve the speed of the Internet on a Microsoft Windows 7 PC with a DNS tweak
In this clip, you'll learn how to speed up the Internet connection on a PC running the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system by using custom external DNS servers. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.