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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.
How To: Access Facebook at school using https
In this video, we learn how to access Facebook at school using "https". You don't have to go to any website to do this, it's simple and easy. All you have to do is type in "https" into your browser before you type in the website you want to visit. Make sure you type in this extra "s" or the website will not work. This should bypass the security settings your school has set so you can access your Facebook account. If you happen to end up on a page when it doesn't work, just make sure the "s" i...
How To: Save music from MySpace as MP3s
In this tutorial, we learn how to save music from MySpace as an MP3. First, download and install the Firefox plug-in from: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1843. After this, go to MySpace and search for the artist whose music you want. Then, click on the top of the browser on the "view" button, then click "page source". After this, search "mp3" at the bottom of the page, then scroll through until you see "<PARAN NAME="src"value=themp3linkwearelookingfor" and copy this. Paste thi...
How To: Sync iPhoto albums with Facebook
In this tutorial, we learn how to sync iPhoto albums with Facebook. First, open up iPhoto on your computer and highlight all of the pictures that you want to import into Facebook. Once you've done this, go to the top of the window and click on "share". Next, click on "share with Facebook" and then choose who you want the pictures viewable to. After this, click on the "publish" button and wait for the program to load the pictures. After this, go to your Facebook account and see the pictures th...
How To: Use MMS on T-Mobile or ATT iPhone using 3.1 or lower
In this tutorial, we learn how to use MMS on T-mobile or ATT iPhone using 3.1 or lower. First, you need to make sure you have iTunes down and it's not running on your computer at all. After this, go to the start menu, then click on the run. Next, type in "command" and hit enter. Then, type or copy and paste "C:/Program Files/iTunes/iTunes.exe/setPreflnt carrier-testin 1" into the command console that comes up. Then, hit enter and reboot your iPhone. When this reboots, go to the settings menu,...
How To: Use the Verizon Wireless Razzle TXT8030 camera
In this tutorial, we learn how to use the Verizon Wireless Razzle TXT8030 camera. This is 1.3 megapixels and has a self-portrait option on it as well. To access the camera, press the camera key on the side of the phone. Now, you will be able to view the gallery, take a picture, or see your options. The options will change the color effects, self timer, and other options for each of your pictures. Once you have chosen all of your options, face the camera at the subject, then press the middle "...
How To: Use Google Gmail email for beginners
Are you a newbie when it comes to Gmail? Watch this video and learn. It starts of with a brief overview of the registration procedure. Then proceeds to explain the welcome screen and then the main interface.
How To: Empty or truncate a MySQL database table with script or PHPMyAdmin
In this clip, you'll learn how to reset or truncate a MySQL DB table directly with script or indirectly through PHPMyAdmin. Whether you're new to the PHP scripting language or a seasoned developer mereley looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. Take a look.
How To: Build a mini fume extractor
Materials needed: Altoid mint tin, 9 volt batter and connector, switch, 7812 voltage regulator, 12 volt computer fan, carbon filter and 2 pieces of screen. Wire the battery connectors. Solder all of the following: Negative connector to the switch, wire to the switch, ground wire of the voltage regulator to the middle wire, output for the 7812 to the fan, positive lead on the 9 volt connector to the input on the 7812 and the negative from the 7812 to the negative on the fan. Test. Put all the ...
How To: Do the evil mouse prank to take control of your coworker's cursor
This isn't so much of an evil mouse prank as it is an annoying mouse prank. By following the instructions in this video you'll learn how to take control of your co-worker's mouse so that no matter where he moves it, the cursor will always slant to the side and stay there.
How To: Fix an unresponsive Apple iPad by hard resetting it
In this clip, you'll learn how to fix an unresponsive Apple iPad by hard resetting it. It's an easy process. So easy, in fact, that this how-to can present a complete demonstration of the process in just a minute's time. For complete details, and to learn how to force your own iPad to reset, take a look.
How To: Perform a computational search with the Wolfram Alpha answer engine
In this clip, you'll learn how to make computational searches with the Wolfram Alpha answer engine. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this how-to can present a complete overview of the process in about five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Subnet IPv4 addresses using Class C on an Internet Protocol network
One you understand how a subnetwork works on an Internet Protocol (IP) network, creating one becomes very easy. In this five-part video, you'll learn about IP address and subnets, along with creating an IPv4 (IP version 4) address using Class C, which leaves each network with 256 local addresses. If you're new to subnetting, this is where you start!
How To: Remove the gray ad bar from YouTube with Safari or Google Chrome
In this clip, you'll learn how to rid yourself of Youtube's gray bar when using the Safari or Google Chrome web browsers. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.
How To: Remove the gray ad bar from YouTube with AdBlock Plus & Mozilla Firefox
In this clip, you'll learn how to remove the gray advertisement bar from YouTube with AdBlock Plus & Firefox. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.
How To: Use an FTP client to access EDGAR, the SEC online database
EDGAR is a massive database of financial documents and filings maintained by the SEC. If you want to use EDGAR to research financial institutions, it's pretty easy to do with an FTP client. Watch this video to learn how you can download and use FTP software to access EDGAR.
How To: Unblock a website at school or work with Ultrasurf
In this clip, you'll learn how to circumvent Internet filters with Ultrasurf. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick to access blocked websites at your own school or workplace, take a look.
How To: Make your own iPad stylus from a protein bar wrapper
You can make a stylus out of a protein bar wrapper! Far less expensive than buying a stylus from an Apple store! Take the wrapper from a Clif Builder Bar (which is conductive enough to be a stylus). Just fold and tape over a pen, and you have a new iPad stylus!
How To: Save Internet articles and read them later with Instapaper
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Instapaper web app to save an Internet article for later (with the option to have it delivered to your mobile phone, tablet computer or Kindle). For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using Instapaper.com yourself, take a look.
How To: Enable the MMS feature on your BlackBerry Curve PDA
Even though your Blackberry Curve comes with MMS capabilities, the factory settings do not have this turned on. To turn on MMS, you'll have to go within several settings on your phone and adjust them in order to be able to receive MMS messages.
How To: Move the photos from your Blackberry to another machine
Blackberry makes it easy to get pictures from your phone and into email or onto a computer. You can either send them directly from your PDA (such as with an app for Flickr or Twitter). But if you have a lot of photos, you can get them via sync cable.
How To: Edit videos directly on your iPhone with Reel Director
Yes, there's an app for that - even video editing. You can get the Reel Director app from the Apple store for five dollars, and then use it it edit video stored on your iPhone. You can even add opening and closing credits!
How To: Make a safe out of an empty can of whipped cream
Hide your valuables in plain sight! This tutorial shows you how to take an empty can of whipped cream and then add a few discreet mods. When you're done, it'll still look like a can of whippped cream, but now there will be a way to hide your valuables!
How To: Make a low cost rack to store and organize wire spools
Using just a few inexpensive pieces of hardware, you can construct your own rack designed for storing and organizing spools of wire. Bolt a dowel to a wall or another rack, then thread your spools on the dowel. You can still get the wire, and now they won't move!
How To: Make lily pad pool warmers that run on solar power
Start with just a few hula hoops, and then get some polyethylene film and a small soldering iron. Fit the film to your hoops, then gently mod your soldering iron and make a few spot welds. Be careful not to melt anything! Make a few vent bubbles, and you now have a pool warmer!
How To: Dictate your thoughts into an email with Google Voice
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the automatic transcription feature of Google Voice. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick to record your own thoughts, take a look.
How To: Construct your own industrial hanging pendant lamp
Replicate the style of hanging lamps sold in high end boutiques! You'll need two separate gauge of wire, a few pliers, spray paint, lamp parts and a screwdriver. Cut your wire and shape according to design. Then assemble this over your lightbulb, and you have your own hanging pendant lamp!
How To: Turn a CD or DVD container into a holder for spare parts
Recycle your plastic CD or DVD cases into a holder for parts. This tutorial shows you how to make your own container. Remove the spindle, then mount to a piece of wood. Once mounted, you can use this to hold and organize small parts.
How To: Custom fit a pair of earbuds to fit your ear
Earbuds can be great for filtering out distraction, but they certainly aren't built for every ear. This tutorial shows you how to create your own pair of custom fit earbuds using just a custom earplug kit. Follow the instructions, and you'll have your own pair of noise-cancelling headphones!
How To: Build your own burning blue laser torch
This mod will run you about $130, but you'll have your own laser torch at the end of it. You'll need a high end flashlight, a Aixiz module, an AR coated lens and a blue diode. Then assemble according to the instructions, and get a laser at the end of it!
How To: Create and use bookmarklets in the Mozilla Firefox web browser
In this clip, you'll learn how to create and use bookmarklets to simplify tasks within the Mozilla Firefox web browser. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.
How To: Use Google Voice from your Google Gmail inbox
In this clip, you'll learn how to use Google Voice from within your Gmail inbox. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.
How To: Receive a phone call in your Google Gmail inbox with Gmail
In this clip, you'll learn how to answer incoming phone calls from your Google Gmail inbox using Google Voice. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.
How To: Make a free phone call from your Google Gmail email account
In this clip, you'll learn how to make a free (as in "free beer") domestic phone call from your Google Gmail inbox . For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.
How To: Transfer a call from Gmail to your cell phone with Google Voice
In this clip, you'll learn how to a transfer a call from your Google Gmail inbox to your mobile phone using Google Voice. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.
How To: Transfer a call from your cell phone to Gmail with Google Voice
In this clip, you'll learn how to a transfer a call from your mobile phone to your Google Gmail inbox using Google Voice. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.
How To: Connect a stereo Bluetooth headset to an Apple iPad
In this clip, you'll learn how to pair a stereo Bluetooth headset to an Apple mobile device (in this case, an iPad). It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about three minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Search nearby a given location on MapQuest Maps
In this clip, you'll learn how to search for places nearby a given address when using the MapQuest Maps web app. It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.