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How To: Use the Global Search app on a BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone
In this clip, you'll learn how to make use of the new Global Search app on the BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone. 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: Set up a personal email account on a BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone
Learn how to create and configure a new email account on a BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone 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: Use the Camera app on a BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone
Learn how to used the Camera application on a BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone 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: Use the Calendar and Contacts apps on a BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone
This quick clip provides a lesson on how to use the newly-updated Calendar and Contacts applications on a BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone running version 6 of the BlackBerry OS. 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: Move back a web page with a keyboard shortcut for a Mac
Moving away from a webpage you were looking at accidentally is always frustrating. Get back to what you were doing as quickly as possible by using these keyboard shortcuts for Mac browsers to move back a page quickly and easily.
How To: Jailbreak & unlock an iOS 4 iPhone 3G for use with T-Mobile
In this clip, you'll learn how to jailbreak and unlock an iPhone 3G running iOS 4 for use on the T-Mobile wireless network. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started jailbreaking and unlocking your own iOS 4 iPhone 3G, watch this hacker's how-to from Zedomax.
How To: Root a Sprint HTC Evo 4G Google Android smartphone
Interested in rooting your Sprint HTC Evo 4G Google Android smartphone but aren't sure how to proceed? Never fear: this three-part hacker's how-to presents a complete step-by-step overview of the rooting process. For the specifics, and to get started rooting your own HTC Evo 4G cell phone, take a look.
How To: Choose the best IP range for your network
If you are are creating a new computer network connection and aren't sure which IP range to use, watch this video. It will explain the differences between the three IP address ranges and which one would work best for a network of your size.
How To: Use the new features in the Google Voice online phone service
This video series come straight from Google. It's about their new web-based product called Google Voice, which provides you with one phone number for all of your phones (landline, cell phone, etc.), giving you full online control of your telephone experience. Google Voice also allows you to make free domestic calls anywhere in the United States and Canada, gives you a cool voicemail account that's just like an email account, and many enhanced calling features.
How To: Reset the zoom in a web browseron a Mac to default with a shortcut
Have you zoomed way in to read a poorly-made webpage in the browser on your Mac and left yourself with no idea how to return the page to normal size? This video will tell you that all you need to do is hit Apple-0 and you're set.
How To: Use shortcuts to make Google Instant search even faster
Google Instant has made searching on the main page of Google faster than ever before. Did you know that there are several keyboard shortcuts that you can use to make it work even faster? This video will show you how to use shortcuts to go to results more quickly and add more time to your day.
How To: Find useful keywords for your web page with the Google Keyword tool
Need some help coming up with keywords to drive traffic to your website or blog? With the Google Keyword tool, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at Easily can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just under five minutes' time. For the specifics, and to get started using Google's Keywords tool yourself, just watch this handy how-to.
How To: Set up and use Google Alerts content monitoring service
Want to receive daily, weekly or monthly updates on a subject of your choice? With Google Alerts, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at Easily can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just under five minutes' time. For the specifics, and to get started setting up and using Google Alerts yourself, just watch this handy how-to.
How To: Automatically promote your blog to search engines with Ping-o-Matic
Looking for a convenient way to advertise your blog and promote your content? With Ping-o-Matic, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at Easily can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just under six minutes' time. For the specifics, and to get started using Ping-o-Matic to promote your own blog, just watch this handy how-to.
How To: Install and use Google Toolbar in Mozilla Firefox or MS Internet Explorer
Want to know how to install and use Google's browser toolbar? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at Easily can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just under six minutes' time. For the specifics, and to get started setting up and using Google's official browser toolbar yourself, just watch this handy how-to.
How To: Get started using the Google Web Toolkit web development tools
Need some help figuring out how to get started with the Google Web Toolkit? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at Easily can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just under six minutes' time. For the specifics, and to get started setting up and using Google's official web development tools yourself, just watch this handy how-to.
How To: Conceal a compressed file within the header of a JPG or JPEG image
Looking for an easy way to hide a file or folder? Try embedding it within an image file. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started embedding files within JPEG files yourself, take a look.
How To: Watch free videos of lectures from UC Berkeley and MIT online
Want to get (or augment) a college education on the cheap? Let this video be your guide. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started watching videos of lectures from Berkeley, MIT, Harvard and Princeton, take a look.
How To: Change the video thumbnail on a YouTube video
Stuck with an unflattering video thumbnail on YouTube? Change it. Let this video be your guide. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started deliberately choosing your own YouTube thumbs, take a look.
How To: Create a "Buy Now" PayPal button for your website or blog
Want to embed a Buy Now Paypal button on your website? Let this video be your guide. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started selling goods and services on your own website with PayPal, take a look.
How To: Personalize Google Search with a custom background image
Want to know how to customize Google Search with a personal image? Let this video be your guide. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started using a custom background on Google yourself, take a look.
How To: Search for four different things on Google at once
Interested in submitting up to four different Google queries all at once? Let this video be your guide. With GoogleGoogleGoogleGoogle.com, it's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.
How To: Resize a web browser window with the Browize web app
Looking for an easy way to resize a web browser window to a particular set of dimensions? Let this video be your guide. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started using Browize to resize your own browser windows, take a look.
How To: Use the Google Moderator module on YouTube
Need some help figuring out how to make use of the Google Moderator Module? Let this video be your guide. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started using the Moderator tool yourself, take a look.
How To: Share YouTube content with friends by creating a custom YouTube Group
Want to know how to create a brand new group on YouTube? Let this video be your guide. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started creating your own YouTube groups, take a look.
How To: Change the default notification sound in the TweetDeck Twitter app
Is the default TweetDeck notification sound driving you crazy? Change it to something of your liking. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete, step-by-step overview of what you'll need to do. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started changing the TweetDeck notification sound yourself, take a look.
How To: Use the Google Chrome web browser on a Windows PC
Google Chrome is finally here, and everyone can benefit from a faster, streamlined web browser. This video will cover all the basic functions and features of the new Chrome we browser, so if you're thinking about switching, this is a must-see.
How To: Take advantage of the hidden features on Google Search
Google is a powerful search engine, but if you don't know all of the tricks to searching, you're not getting the best results possible. This video demonstrates all of the quick tricks to maximize your Google Search experience.
How To: Make free online domestic phone calls in Gmail using Google Voice & Video Chat
Forget Skype. Google's in the market for online phones, and their answer lies within Gmail. It's call Google Voice and Video Chat, and it allows you to make free domestic phone calls from within North America (United States & Canada). This phone service is indeed free, but it does charge for international rates. This video walks you through some of the features, so you can start making free online phone calls with Google Voice.
How To: Post to a Tumblr blog via email or create an audio post
Want to know how to create a new post on a Tumblr blog via email or how to create an audio post? This video tutorial from Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using these Tumblr tricks yourself, take a look.
How To: Choose the right platform when starting your first blog
Need some help choosing between the various free blogging platforms available? Well, you're in luck, as this video is designed specifically to help you to do just that. For specifics, and to get on your way to creating your own personal blog, watch this helpful video guide from the folks at Mahalo.
How To: Compare prices when shopping online with Invisiblehand for Mozilla Firefox
Wish there were a way to automatically find the best prices when shopping online? Well, there is. And with the Invisiblehand add-on for the Mozilla Firefox web browser, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this extension yourself, watch this video guide.
How To: Use the functions and features of a 6th-generation iPod Nano
Interested in becoming better acquainted with the sixth version of Apple's popular iPod Nano? This home-computing how-to from the folks at MacMost will teach you everything you'll need to know. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using your new iPod Nano yourself, take a look.
How To: Make a domestic or international phone call from your Google Gmail inbox
Looking for a convenient way to make calls over the web? With Gmail's new VOIP feature, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at TekZilla can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Create a new post or view your followers from the Tumblr Dashboard
Learn how to navigate and use the Tumblr Dashboard tool! It's easy. And this brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using the Tumblr Dashboard admin tool yourself, take a look.
How To: Log into the new MapQuest Maps driving directions web app
Need some help figuring out how to sign into the latest version of MapQuest? It's easy. And this brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using the new, improved MapQuest yourself, take a look.
How To: Read eBooks on a Google Android smartphone with the Amazon Kindle app
Interested in using your Google Android cell phone to read your eBooks when away from your Amazon Kindle eReader? With the free Amazon Kindle app, it's easy. And this brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started reading books on your own Google Android smartphone, take a look.
News: DIY Trombone Flamethrower Hurls Flames AND Carries a Tune
What do you get when a musician (who also happens to be a pyromaniac) has too much time on his hands? A WonderHowTo hero and mastermind behind the hack of the ages.
How To: Browse and set personalized themes in Gmail
There a ways to personalize your Gmail experience, and one of those is picking personalized Gmail themes which make emailing funner. But if you're not sure what kind of theme you want to use from all the available Gmail theme choices, there's an option called "Random" which provides you a random theme based on your geographical location, and will change when in a different location.
How To: Set random themes in Gmail using your current location
There a ways to personalize your Gmail experience, and one of those is picking personalized Gmail themes which make emailing funner. But if you're not sure what kind of theme you want to use from all the available Gmail theme choices, there's an option called "Random" which provides you a random theme based on your geographical location, and will change when in a different location.