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How To: Use the AdRotate plugin to serve ads on your WordPress blog
Have a WordPress blog? Make some money by adding some advertisements. You can easily do this by using the AdRotate plugin for WordPress. It's super easy to install and even easier to use.
How To: Change comment settings on a WordPress blog
See how to change how comments are moderated on your WordPress-based website. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over five minutes' time. For detailed instructions, and to get started adjusting comment settings on your own WordPress blog, take a look.
How To: Install WordPress on your web server via FTP
Before you can use WordPress, you'll need to set it up on your server. This clip offers instructions on installing WordPress the traditional way. You will need web space and some FTP software to follow along. For detailed instructions, and to get started installing WordPress yourself, take a look.
News: Augmented Reality to Cure Cockroach Phobias
Creepy crawlers. I'd say I'm not an extremely girly-girl. But (much to my embarrassment) bugs still have the capacity to make me shriek. Solution? A new study suggests that augmented reality could be used to cure cockroach phobia.
How To: Create an account with Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a state of the art barometer of how a website is doing. With this program you can measure traffic, get statistics and anything else you would like to know about your page. This free service is especially useful to business owners and others who depend on site traffic to stay afloat. So, whether you need it for business reasons or are just curious, check out this clip and get started with Analytics.
How To: Create lists of Facebook friends and understand why
In this tutorial, learn all about Facebook's biggest issue these days: privacy. Check out this clip for a walk through of Facebook's privacy policy and learn how to create friend lists to keep your information safe and to yourself. Don't let your details get in the wrong hands, organize your account and be smart.
How To: Add a Facebook fan page badge to any website for free
In this tutorial, learn how to gain new Facebook "fans" wherever you may be on the web. If you have a personal or business website that you would like to link to your viewer's Facebook accounts, check this out. By adding a badge elsewhere online you are bound to increase traffic to both your site and your Facebook page and get the word out there.
How To: Use the WordPress Tools button
Need some help figuring out how to use the Tools Button WordPress website? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over two minutes' time. For detailed instructions, and to get started using the Tools button when working on your own WordPress blog, take a look.
How To: Download files faster for free w/Free Download Manager
Are you in need of a way to download files off the Internet for free? Try using Free Download Manager, which will help speed up the process. SOSGuru walks you through each step of the way. It's a faster way than downloading any extensions, and you'll be able to browse the Internet while you're downloading multiple files!
How To: Set up your hardware to record on a console w/EasyCap
Are you dying to show off walkthroughs and glitches on your PS3, Xbox 360, or Wii console? This video tutorial will walk you through each step of the way and teach you how to set your hardware so that you can record your plays on your console, no matter what it is.
How To: Use the free Cyberduck FTP client on an Intel Mac
If you're looking for a free FTP client for Mac OS X, you'd be hard pressed to do better than Cyberduck; and if you're looking for a free video software tutorial on how to use Cyberduck, well, you could do a lot worse than this one, which presents a general overview of the program and its features.
How To: Delete browser cookies in Mozilla Firefox
Want to know to delete browser cookies in Mozilla Firefox? It's quite easy once you know how to go about it. So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just three minutes' time. For more information, and to get started deleting your own Firefox browser cookies, take a look.
How To: Add a post to WordPress blog or website
This is a brief video which demonstrates how to add a post to your WordPress blog or website. It's quite easy once you know how to go about it. So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over two minutes' time. For more information, and to get started creating posts on your own WordPress blog, take a look.
How To: Set a passcode on your Apple iPhone
Thwart would-be snoopers by protecting your Apple iPhone with a passcode. Learn how to set one up with this clip. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a detailed, step-by-step overview of the process in under a minute. For more information, and to get started setting up a passcode on your own iPhone, take a look!
How To: Use a wire wrap tool instead of soldering
This video offers instructions on how to use a wire wrap (or wirewrap) tool, an excellent and underrated alternative to soldering. It's particularly useful when prototyping as wirewraps can be undone quickly using the short end of the tool (though this particular process isn't demonstrated in the video). See how to connect a 4-legged RGB LED to header pins, a job that is particularly obnoxious to accomplish using solder and an iron, using 30-gauge wire and the tool. For more information, and ...
How To: Add a provisioning profile to an iPhone/iPod in iTunes
When you want to test an app you or someone else has compiled (and not released on the App store), you need a provisioning profile added to your device. Fortunately, the process itself is quite easy. So easy, in fact, that this coder's guide can present a complete overview of the process in just over a minute. For more information, and to get started adding provisioning profiles to your own Apple devices, take a look.
How To: Block all Flash in the Google Chrome browser
With the advent of HTML5 standard, Adobe Flash is becoming less of a necessity – which, depending on your own personal views, might be a very good thing indeed. Interested in seeing what a Flashless web looks like (and don't have an iPhone or iPad)? This home-computing how-to from Tekzilla demonstrates how to disable Flash entirely within the Google Chrome web browser. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get stared blocking Flash yourself, take a look.
The Sprint HTC Evo 4G: Best Phone This Year
Written by JD Coverly of WonderHowTo World, LoadSave:We've spent the last week with Sprint's new phone, the HTC Evo 4G. Specification wise, it's better than Verizon's Incredible and T-Mobile's HD2. Apple has unveiled the new version of their phone this week and thankfully it's debatable as to which phone is better. The iPhone has better battery life and a more robust App store, but it suffers from a smaller screen, smaller camera resolution, no HDMI out, face talk only on wi-fi networks, and ...
How To: Root your HTC EVO 4G
In this tutorial, learn how to root your HTC smartphone for super user access. With a rooted phone, you will be able to tether for free, install and create new ROMS, alter the CPU and much more. Follow along with this instructional video and get started with you new "jailbroken" EVO 4G.
How To: Install ADB on your HTC EVO 4G for rooting
In order to "root" or basically "jailbreak" your new HTC EVO 4G from Sprint, you will need to first instal an ADB. This tutorial will show you where to get that file, how to use it and what it means. You will need Windows 7 to follow these instructions, as well.
How To: Root your HTC EVO 4G for "super user" access
In this video, learn how to hack your HTC EVO 4G and root it for "Super user" access. Once you have rooted your device you can install custom ROMs, apps, overclock the CPU and a whole lot more. So, follow along with this step by step demo and root your phone to discover the possibilities!
How To: Get free 3G or 4G WiFi tethering on your HTC EVO 4G
In this tutorial, learn how to access your phone's data network to enable free tethering on your new HTC EVO 4G. By tethering with your EVO you can connect up to eight other devices to your phone and use it as a wireless modem. This hack works with any EVO and will allow you to connect regardless of whether your city offers 3G or 4G signals.
How To: Enable free WiFi tethering on your new HTC EVO 4G
In this tutorial, learn how to avoid Sprint's expensive 30.00 a month Hot Spot plan and hack your EVO for free tethering. This video will take you step by step through the process of setting up and using tether on your HTC EVO 4G in just a few simple steps.
How To: Root your Motorola Droid, fast and easy
In this clip, learn how to root your Motorola Droid phone. By rooting your device, you will be able to access new files and apps as well as create your own ROMS and enable WiFi tethering. This process is super easy and should take no more than 5 minutes to do.
How To: WiFi tether your rooted Motorola Droid cell phone
In this clip, learn how to tether your rooted Droid to a WiFi network and use it as a modem for your other Wireless devices. This process is pretty easy and only requires a network and that your phone be rooted.
How To: Tether your Motorola Droid 3G smartphone
In this clip, learn how to use PDA Net to tether your rooted Droid 3G smartphone to a WiFi network. By tethering your device, you will be able to use it as a portable, wireless modem for anything from other phones to computers to hand held gaming systems. Anything that is WiFi enabled can be tethered to your mobile network with this hack.
How To: Get the Android lock/unlock screen on your iPhone
In this tutorial, learn how to get a little bit of Droid on your iPhone. You will get a step by step on how to install the Android locking screen on your iPhone 3G or 3GS. This requires a jailbroken, Cydia-enabled phone and a little work, but the cool effect is totally worth it. Check it out!
How To: Install an Android OS on your iPhone 2G
Not sure what to do with that old 2G iPhone now that there have been three newer versions since then? Don't toss it or let it collect dust! Jump on the Droid bandwagon and turn your old Apple device into an Android just like the EVO. This hack will require a little fancy computer work and a jailbroken iPhone, but it will allow you to access the entire world of Droid without buying a new smartphone. Cool!
How To: Hack your iPhone to display an Android lock screen
Are you getting little jealous of all those Droid users out there? If so, check out this clip. In it, you will learn how to hack your jailbroken iPhone and install an Android style startup screen to take the place of your normal iPhone display. This will give your iPhone an updated look and make it look just like it came off the Android market.
How To: Use Trapster 4.2 for iPhone & avoid speeding tickets
In this tutorial, you will learn exactly how to use the Trapster app for your iPhone or iPod Touch. This app is similar to maps, but holds a ton more features. Most importantly, Trapster will give you a heads up for all of the police trap points that are currently on your route. Trapster works because users submit the locations of known traps so you can log in and find them. Stay safe, and avoid tickets with this handy iPhone application.
How To: Root an HTC EVO 4G smartphone
Root your Sprint HTC EVO 4G Android smartphone and run custom ROMs! This hacker's how-to presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on unlocking and rooting a Google EVO 4G Android smartphone. For detailed instructions, and to get started rooting your own Google EVO 4G phone, watch this free video tutorial.
How To: Report a police speed trap on Trapster for iPhone
If you are new to Trapster, and wish to help your fellow users by submitting a speed trap, check out this quick clip. In it, you will learn how to submit a trap to the application so everyone in your area gets an alert. This app depends on users helping other users, so stay informed and join the Trapster revolution.
How To: Get safe driving directions on Trapster.com
Trapster is a cool website that works just like Google Maps or MapQuest, with a twist! In addition to turn by turn driving directions, you will also get the locations of police speed traps along your route. Stay safe and in control- and avoid a costly ticket - with this free web based service.
How To: Edit your photos and digital images online for free
Have some last minute edits to make to your photos before you publish them online? Don't have time to download and install software to your computer? This video guide has five free online photo editing services to share. For detailed instructions, and to get started editing your own digital images online, watch this free video tutorial.
How To: Get Gmail notifications in Google Chrome
If you use Google Chrome and have a Gmail account, you're sure to like the trick outlined in this guide. With a simple extension called Gmail Notifier for Chrome, you'll always be notified of new email as it arrives in your inbox. For detailed instructions, and to get started receiving Gmail notifications in Google Chrome yourself, watch this free video tutorial.
How To: Install a Lightroom slideshow on a WordPress blog
If you’re a photographer who's using WordPress to your blog, more often than not, you are making compromises on what pictures to put on your post. You don't want to overrun the space on the browser with images and have the user sift for the content, but you want to post more than just one. Learn how to an insert a Lightroom slideshow onto your WordPress blog. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video software tutorial.
HowTo: Skip the Wait, Upgrade NOW to iPhone 4
Attention all iPhone users. Engadget posts a helpful tip on possibly avoiding that painfully long iPhone 4 upgrade wait:
How To: Disable the startup sound on your HTC EVO 4G
One of the most annoying things about the new HTC EVO 4G is the start up sound. There is no way to disable this feature on your phone, so you will need to have a little computer know-how to get it accomplished.
How To: Automatically tag Twitter posts with your location
What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party with this video lesson. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete, step-by-step guide on how to use Twitter's popular location-tagging feature.
How To: Send direct messages or DMs to Twitter
What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete, step-by-step guide on how to send direct messages (or DMs) on Twitter — that is, how to send a message to a single Twitter user without sharing it with the Internet a...