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How To: Remove Google and its services from your life
Feeling a little bit uncomfortable with how pervasive Google and its myriad products like Gmail and YouTube have become in your life? This clip from the folks at CNET TV will show you how to do just that. For more information, as well to get started divorcing yourself from said Silicon Valley giant, give this guide a gander.
How To: Protect your Windows PC from malicious spyware
See how to protect your home computer from spyware. This home-computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV will teach you what you'll need to know to do just that. For more information, and to get started protecting your Windows PC and your own privacy, watch this helpful video guide.
How To: Use an Android phone to play music in your car
There are various ways to connect your Android phone to play music in your vehicle. You may be feeling a little left out with all of the devices available for connecting iPods and iPhones, but have no fear! There are plenty of available and easy to use options for your Droid as well. Follow along and start jammin'!
How To: Get started on Facebook
In this video, Bea Fields will show you exactly how to set up and use a new Facebook account. Facebook is an awesome social networking utility that can keep you in touch with friends, family and other loved ones. If you have never used this online utility before, check out this video and get started. You will be on your way to thousands of "friends" in no time.
How To: Turn unlimited M4A, .AAC and .MP4 files into MP3s
In this video, learn how to convert iTunes m4a files into mp3's so that you can share and listen to them anywhere. This tutorial will also show you how to bypass the restrictions on the program and convert as many files as you like for absolutely free.
How To: Install Google Chrome browser and add extensions
Google Chrome is the hottest new browser to hit the market, and it's got a variety of new features that you won't find anywhere else. Follow along in this video to learn how you can install Google Chrome, and also add different extensions to modify the functionality of the Google Chrome browser to your liking.
How To: Get an iPhone app developed
It seems like everyone who is anyone has an iPhone app these days. In this video, learn how to create and develop your own app. If you have a great idea, but are not sure what the next step is, check out this video from Nick. Nick will offer you advice on finding and working with a developer and getting your app up and running and sent to Apple for approval.
How To: Get ringtones for your iPhone with 3.0-3.1.2 firmware
This tutorial will show you a super simple way to get free ringtones for your iPhone. This method will let you bypass iTunes's expensive ringtone service and create your own - anytime, from any song and for free!
How To: Quickly set up IMAP to run with Gmail
In this tutorial above, you'll be finding out how to quickly set up IMAP in order for it to run with your Gmail account. Now first thing is first, IMAP has nothing to do with apps or anything else that is Apple. What it stands for is Internet Message Access Protocol. And what it does is that it's basically email but differs from the other email retrieval program, POP. It keeps email messages in the server while POP deletes them. So check out how to set it up with your Gmail account today! Goo...
News: Sony Playstation of Pain Administers Prison Tattoos
A British prisoner was recently caught with a tattoo gun rigged from a Sony Playstation. The crafty D.I.Y.er broke down the Playstation and attached the console motor to a finely sharpened ballpoint pen.
How To: DIY your own iPad stylus
While the iPad can do many things, it is missing the ability to be controlled by anything other than a finger. This can be frustrating if you would like to use your iPad for more intricate activities such as drawing or designing.
How To: DIY a camera stabilizer for iPhones & mini-cams, cheap
In this tutorial, learn how to make a super cheap camera stabilizer for under 10 dollars. This stabilizer (or steadicam) is just as effective as a big, professional one but is small enough for use on the iPod, iPhone, Blackberries or Flip cameras. Follow along with this tutorial and start shooting awesome photos and videos with your mini electronics.
How To: Make a tripod for your iPhone camera
The iPhone has some pretty awesome video capabilities. Whether you are working with Cycorder from a jailbroken 2G or 3G, or Apple's own video camera in the 3GS, you will get pretty great picture resolution in a handy pocket size. In this tutorial, learn how to create your own tripod, on the cheap, for use with your otherwise handheld device. This will help you keep your image steady and stable and take great shots.
How To: Remove an inappropriate webpage or image from Google
Nowadays, the internet has become a dangerous and disgusting place to hang around. This can especially be true when it comes to thinking about children. Using search engines like Google, can be a good thing, but also a bad one. Putting the wrong words together can result in dirty images or webpages. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to remove an inappropriate webpage or image from Google. You'll be happy you did and so will your little one. Enjoy!
How To: Easily delete and manage your browsing history on IE 7
Sometimes, there are certain sites that people may not be so proud of. So what's the best option? Deleting the history of course! In this helpful computer tutorial, you will find out how to delete the browsing history in Internet Explorer 7. Each web browser have different rules, so this tutorial will not work for other programs like Firefox. So sit back, pay attention, and enjoy!
News: Careful. Don't Answer Your iPhone Gun Around Trigger Happy Cops
This little bad boy is lots of fun, but I'm not sure I'd hold it up to my ear in public... especially wearing creator Junior Tan's menacing facial expression.
How To: Remotely sign out of your Gmail account
Accidentally leave your Gmail open on a public computer terminal? Don't fret. You can have Gmail sign out any unwanted sessions with a click of the mouse. This free video tutorial from the folks at CNET TV will show exactly what to do. Protect your Gmail email account and log out any unwanted sessions with this how-to.
How To: Move files to and from an Apple iPad
The iPad has many apps that can be used to create and view documents and those documents can be moved to and from the iPad using several different methods. This free video tutorial from MacMost presents an overview of a great number of those methods. For specifics, and to start moving files to and from your Apple iPad with ease, watch this free video guide.
How To: Create and manage a YouTube group
Want to know how to create and manage your own group on YouTube, Google's popular people-powered video sharing website? It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete overview of the process in just over a minute and a half. For detailed instructions, and to get started running your own YouTube group, watch this video guide.
How To: Selectively delete cookies in the Mozilla Firefox browser
Wish there were an easy way to protect one more browser cookies when sweeping out the rest? With the Selective Cookie Delete Firefox add-on it, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this guide can present a complete overview of the extension and its various features in just over two minutes' time. Manage your cookies more effectively with this how-to.
How To: Stop a video from showing up in YouTube's search index
Ever wish there were a way to upload a video to YouTube without making it available to anyone with an Internet connection? While you might know about the option to make your uploaded clips private, limiting their viewing to 25 users of your choosing, you might not know about the newly introduced "Unlisted" status, which allows your videos to be viewed by only those people who know the video's direct URL. For more information, watch this free video guide from Tekzilla.
How To: Remove malware from your Windows PC with HijackThis
Want to know how to make HijackThis, the popular malware scanning program, display only malicious registry entries? Learn how to use the Ignore List to acheive just that with this free home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV, which offers complete instructions on how to tweak HijackThis to make removing viruses and spyware a breeze. For more information, and to get started protecting your own Windows PC from malicious software, watch this handy how-to.
How To: Protect your privacy by choosing secure passwords
Picking a secure password is not only important for protecting your privacy, it's also very easy. Provided, that is, that you know how to go about it. This free video lesson from CNET TV will walk you through the process. For more information, and to get started creating and using high-security passwords yourself, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Track your Internet bandwidth use for free
Looking for an easy way to meter of your Internet bandwidth usage? This free video tutorial from the folks at CNET TV has got you covered. It details two freeware applications — one for Microsoft Windows, one for Mac OS X — that will help you keep track of your bandwidth usage. For the specifics, and to get started monitoring your own Internet usage, watch this helpful how-to.
How To: Speed up Google Chrome with smart shortcuts
If you're a user of Google Chrome, you likely appreciate the browser for its speed. But were you aware the browser can be made faster still? This tutorial from Tekzilla demonstrates how to use smart shorcuts to speed up your web surfing. For specifics, and to get started using smart shortcuts yourself, watch this helpful how-to.
How To: Share huge files on the net for free
Looking for an easy way to share big files over the Internet without having to pay for the privilege? With the right Internet services, it's easy. This home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV presents an overview of a number of the better and most popular file sharing websites, some of which will permit you to upload files in excess of 1 GB. For more information, and to get started sharing your own big files over the web, watch this free video tutorial.
How To: Hack Gmail to reduce spam and organize your inbox
When you sign up with Gmail, Google gives you both an "@gmail.com" address and an "@googlemail.com" address. You can take advantage of this fact to reduce the amount of spam you receive. And this video tutorial from the people at CNET TV will show you how. Regain control of your Gmail inbox with this hacker's how-to.
How To: Use the Microsoft KIN Two smartphone
Whether you're the proud owner of a Microsoft KIN Two smartphone or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of the phone's various features. Specifically, this video demonstrates the unit's Favorite, Loop and messaging functionalities.
How To: Attract more viewers to your Deviant Art account
The most important part of art is making sure others see it and appreciate the message. In this tutorial, learn how to attract more viewers to your artwork, as displayed on the website, Deviant Art. This is a great way to get your vision out there and make your voice heard. You don't have to wait until you can get your pieces in a museum - get started gaining fans today.
How To: Remove the speaker assembly from an Apple iPad 3G
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of removing the speaker assembly from an Apple iPad 3G tablet computer quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their iPads without actually disassembling their units.
How To: Remove the logic board and micro SIM from an iPad 3G
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of removing the logic board and micro SIM card from an Apple iPad 3G tablet computer quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their iPads without actually disassembling their units.
How To: Remove the I/O cable from an Apple iPad 3G
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of removing the I/O (or IO) cable from an Apple iPad 3G tablet computer quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their iPads without actually disassembling their units.
How To: Remove the LCD display & glass assembly from an iPad
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of removing the LCD display and glass assembly from an Apple iPad 3g tablet computer quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their iPads without actually disassembling their units.
How To: Open up an Apple iPad 3G for repair
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of opening up an Apple iPad 3G tablet computer quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their iPads without actually disassembling their units.
How To: Forward Yahoo! Mail email to Gmail for free
Ever wish you could automatically forward your Yahoo! webmail to Gmail without signing up for their premium email service? It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to auto-forwarding mail from your Yahoo! Mail account with signing up for Yahoo! Plus, watch this clever guide.
How To: Create & share a Google Calendar with your family
Want to create a Google Calendar and share it with your entire family or office? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over two minutes' time. For specifics, and to start creating your own networked Google calendars, watch this handy guide.
How To: Combine your Facebook and Twitter status updates
Ever wished you could combine your Facebook and Twitter status updates? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to start consolidating own Facebook and Twitter updates, watch this handy guide.
How To: Filter your Gmail with the 'plus' sign
Looking for an easy way to cut down on the spam you receive at your main Gmail account? With plus (+) sign filtering, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to regain control over your email account, watch this PC user's guide.
How To: Sync Microsoft Office Outlook with Google Calendar
Looking for a guide on how to synchronize Microsoft Office Outlook with your Google Calendar account? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to start combining your Outlook and Google calendars, watch this PC user's guide.
How To: Surf the web anonymously using TOR and Privoxy
Want to protect your privacy when surfing the Internet? Thwart would-be snoopers with this free video guide from CNET TV, which presents an overview of a number of services and good practices one can observe to project one's privacy when using the web. For specifics, and to get started surfing the Internet anonymously yourself, watch this free video guide.