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How To: Use Google Chrome as a notepad with Chromepad
This handy download is great if you need to take a quick note but do not want to waste time loading a separate application/program. All you have to do is download Chromepad; it is an extension for Google Chrome that will let you take notes without minimizing your window.
How To: Speed up your web downloads with Orbit Downloader
Orbit Downloader is a Windows compatible tool that helps increase your download speed by up to 500% and uses less than 3MB of memory and 3% of CPU.
News: Famous Artist David Hockney Gives iPad a Big Thumbs-Up
You may know British artist David Hockney, famous for his Splash paintings and photo collages (pictured below). But did you also know Hockney is a huge Apple enthusiast?
How To: Protect your Gmail account from unauthorized access
Protect your email account from would-be hackers and crackers with this free video tutorial from the folks at MacMost. If you have a Gmail, HotMail, Yahoo! Mail or other web-based email account, this video is much recommended. For more information, and to secure your own online free email account, watch this helpful guide.
How To: Delete your Facebook account with extreme prejudice
Are you sick of Facebook's ever-changing privacy practices that opt you into anything and everything without even asking you if you care? Watch this video to learn how to delete your Facebook account. Permanently. Make sure you don't log in for 14 days after your account closure. Free yourself from having to check your Facebook status every 5 seconds, from having to be "connected" to everyone you know and from Facebook itself.
How To: Make an international telephone call
Making international calls have always been tricky and confusing. There's access codes, different digit formats, and unsupportive telephone operators. But in all actuality, making an worldwide phone call is relatively simple, but there are some numbers that you need to know. The access code, country code, city codes, and the telephone number. Once you have this down, you'll have more successful connections abroad.
How To: Jailbreak an Apple iPad with Spirit
The iPad, though much bigger than an iPod Touch, is every bit as easy to jailbreak. And with the Spirit jailbreaking tool, the process is easier than ever. It's so simple, in fact, that this hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in just over 3 and a half minutes' time. For more information, and to get started jailbreaking your own Apple iPad watch this free video lesson.
How To: Download Pandora Music free with Orbiter
This step by step video tutorial will show you how to download Pandora Music for free! It's easier than you think. This tutorial focuses on Orbit Downloader, which you'll have to download to get the music. It's a little complex, but once you get it installed, you'll be able to have all the music you want.
How To: Set up an HTC Droid Incredible
Looking for a guide on how to set up your HTC Droid Incredible Android smartphone? You're in luck. This free mobile phone video tutorial presents a complete walkthrough of the setup process (and, what's more, a demonstration of each of it s ringtones). For more information, and to get started setting up your own HTC Droid Incredible cell phone, take a look.
How To: SSH your iPod Touch and/or iPhone
In order to put custom themes and such onto your iPod or iPhone, you will need to install SSH or Secure Shell. This tutorial will show you how to do this, step by step.
How To: Embed YouTube videos on a blog or website
Almost every video on YouTube is embeddable. Only those that choose not to feature an embed code or non-embeddable. This embed code can be accessed directly on the video page of the video that strikes you. If you want to embed it, simply click the "Embed" button underneath the video player to generate the embed code. You can tweak this embed code to better serve you and your WordPress blog or website. It will generate the code automatically, and you can grab it and use it for yourself. This c...
How To: Access contacts quickly on the Motorola DROID phone
Getting super fast access to your stored contacts on your Android-enabled Motorola DROID mobile device is a easy as two buttons. Yes, 2! Best Buy has the answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to access contacts quickly via a shortcut on the Motorola DROID mobile phone.
How To: Use Skype on your iPhone 3G
Using a iPhone 3G? Get with the times and start using Skype from your Apple phone with no problem. In this video, learn how to use Skype using the Internet browser on your iPhone to make those ever so expensive long distance calls.
How To: Install and use Skype as a free Internet phone
Looking to start using Skype? With Skype, you can call regular phones from your very own computer without the hassle of long distance charges. Thanks to Be Your Own It, learn how to install Skype and get free Internet phone calls. Get rid of those long distance charges by using Skype today!
How To: Send large files in email
Most e-mail servers cut you off at about 10mb for attachments. If you need to send a larger file, watch this tutorial. In it, you will learn how to send files upwards of 100mb for free and avoid server limits. This clip will show you how to send quick and easy files to your friends without worrying about them not fitting in your messages. This video will show you step by step how to accomplish this in less than five minutes.
How To: Set up app shortcuts on your Android cell phone
What's the quickest way to get to an application on your Android phone? It's a shortcut icon, much like on your Windows and Mac computers that take you to the application quick without having to dig in your applications folder. So how do you add a shortcut on your phone? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to set up shortcuts on your Android enabled cell phone.
How To: Download applications to your new Android cell phone
Where do you get all of those cool apps for you Android mobile device? There's one place to go to find all of the latest apps for your mobile phone, so what is it? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to add a contact to your Android enabled cell phone.
How To: Add a contact to your Android cell phone
No matter what Android enabled mobile device you have, if you want to add a contact to it, it's easy and the process of adding contacts (phone numbers, names, email addresses, etc) is practically the same. But how do you do it? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to add a contact to your Android enabled cell phone.
How To: Create a pre-loader for your website
Flash is a great piece of software that has been around for some time. It's easy to use and can add some much needed character to a potentially boring web page. This video tutorial will show you how to make a preloader for your website. If you don't know what a pre loader is, it's basically an animation showing you that the computer is thinking and gathering all the information needed to open up a new page or play some sort of video or song. It's a great way to let your viewers know that ever...
How To: Add a placemark in Google Earth
This tutorial walks you through the process of adding a placemark in Google Earth. Follow along as you're shown how to easily add a placemark. Just use the push pin icon, and add your own placemark. Add some information, and drag it to your location, and now you're all set!
How To: Embed and remove a YouTube video in a forum post
This quick video gives you some basic instructions on how to embed and remove a YouTube video in a forum. Though this video shows a specific Aussiebirds Forum, the information is applicable to many forums with the same type of format. It's as simple as a few clicks. You'll be adding videos before you can say "embed"!
How To: Set a photo as caller ID
Are you a major networker with a cell phone full of digits? Are you horrible at remembering names and often times look at incoming calls with a look of confusion? There's a way to remember them from this day forward. Once you get a number, snap a picture of them and set it up as their caller ID. When calling, their photo will appear giving you a hint who it is! In this video courtesy of Best Buy Mobile, learn how to set a photo as caller ID.
How To: Use Google Mobile app for location specific searches
Best Buy shows us how to use the Google Mobile App for location specific searches on your mobile phone. Google Mobile can find you the nearest restaurant in your town, and provides maps and directions. It's pretty easy to use, and you can use it on many phones, including Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Droid, iPhone, and Nokia.
How To: Use Peter Answers to prank your friends
Peter Answers is a fun website online that you can use to play pranks on your friends. This site is easy to access, free and requires no downloads.
How To: Set up email notifications on an HTC Incredible phone
Want your HTC Droid Incredible to alert you whenver you have a new email? It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this video smartphone guide can present a complete and thorough overview of the process in just under two and one half minutes' time. For more information on how to set up and receive email notifications on your own HTC Incredible cell phone, watch this free video tutorial.
How To: Change your carrier name on an iPhone
Sick of seeing that little AT&T logo in the corner of your iPhone screen? Looking for a way to personlize your device even further? Well, you're in luck!
How To: Screen capture on your Android
Most people know how to take a screencap on their PC or laptop, but what about your mobile device? Taking a screencap on your phone can be very useful. For example, if you are reviewing an app you may need screencaps, or if you are having a problem and wish to ask someone else about it in detail, you may also need screencaps to remember a moment on your phone that you would have otherwise forgotten, or to post an image of your screen online.. whatever the reason, this tutorial will show you how.
How To: Add a playlist to your YouTube channel
Since YouTube was first introduced, so many people have logged on and searched for some of the most randomnest and craziest videos to ever hit the web. Many videos consist of video blogs started by people in hopes of hitting it big, while others are just videos of people or events in everyday life. It can be difficult to keep in touch with everything that is out there, so this video tutorial will help. It shows you how to add a playlist to your YouTube channel. So sit back and enjoy!
How To: Use Skype to communicate via video chat
Skype is an easy to use, safe, and affordable way to keep in touch with people inside the country and outside. This video tutorial will show you how to download the software and set it up so you can call anyone or communicate via video chat. Enjoy!
How To: Use Vonage anonymous call blocking feature
If you are looking for a way to prevent telemarketers and nothing else is working, consider signing up for Vonage's call blocking feature. In this tutorial, brought to you straight from the professionals at Vonage, learn how to set your phone to block any incoming call without a number attached to it.
How To: Make a video podcast in your home studio
In this tutorial, Mike from XSite Radio, tells you everything you need to know to make a successful video podcast.
How To: Copy and paste on your iPhone
Well, Apple has finally gotten up to date and added cut, copy and paste to your iPhone. This sounds like a tiny addition, but is actually making the iPhone much more functional and user-friendly.
How To: Convert a Wi-Fi Apple iPad into a 3G iPad with MiFi
The Apple iPad has already invaded the world, and anyone who bought the iPad as soon as it came out will miss out on the 3G version. But don't fret, if you have the Wi-Fi iPad, you can mod it into a 3G iPad with a little device called the MiFi. The MiFi intelligent mobile hotspot allows you to take your Wi-Fi hotspot with you! This device basically acts like a mobile access point. Once you create a WiFi hotspot on your MiFi, you can connect multiple iPads (or computers and phones) at the same...
How To: Use the cPanel CMS to upload files to your website
NeaceDesign explains an easy method of setting up a website online without having to use FTP programs. He begins with correcting an error made previously in which the main web page was name 'Home'. This should be renamed to 'Index' and the file re-exported. NeaceDesign suggests going with well-known web-page hosting services such as 'hostmonster'. The first step is to go to File Manager and upload the image files to a new folder. This is done by sending all the files to a zip folder and then ...
How To: Replace the LCD screen on a BlackBerry Storm 9530/9500
In this how to video, you will learn how to replace the screen on your Blackberry Storm 9530 and 9500. First, remove the battery and sim card from the phone. Lift off the covering over the camera lens with a pry tool. Gently do this, as it has glue. Next, turn the phone over and do the same for the bottom section of the phone. Using a torx screw driver, remove the screws underneath the section you just removed. Turn the phone over and remove the four screws shown. Use the pry tool and run it ...
How To: Use Twitter's new ReTweet function
In this video, we learn how to retweet in Twitter with Stephanie. There is a new layout on Twitter which may look confusing, but is very user friendly. First, log into your Twitter account and go to your home screen. On the right hand side you will see a button that says "retweets". Click on this and you will see three selections. Click on "your tweets, retweeted" and you will see which users have retweeted something that you wrote! From here, you can also go and thank those people for retwee...
How To: Change your Hotmail password
In this how-to video, you will learn how to change the password to your hotmail e-mail account. This will be useful if someone knows your password or it is not unique enough to be safe. First, go to your web browser and log in to your hotmail account. Once you are in, go to the options bar and click more options. Next, go to view and edit your personal information. Click on change next to your password. Enter your old password and then enter your new password twice. Click save to change the p...
How To: Connect an Apple Wireless Keyboard to the iPad
In this video, we learn how to connect an Apple wireless keyboard to the iPad. This is great if you need to write something that requires a lot of typing. First, go to "system preferences" then click on "Bluetooth". Once you're in this, make sure the "discoverable" check box is not checked, then highlight your keyboard. In the bottom left hand corner click the minus sign, then click "remove". Now, on your iPad click "settings" then "general" then tap "Bluetooth". Almost right away you should ...
How To: Use the iBooks ereader app on an Apple iPad
Ipad is a revolutionary device from Apple with some amazing features. One of the major functions of Ipad is to serve as a E-book reader. Apple provides an application called Ibooks using which you can read ebooks on your device. You can also browse and purchase new ebooks using this applications. Launch Ibooks from your applications menu and it will take you to the collection of books that you already have on your device. Click the store button to visit the books store. From the store you can...
How To: Sync Twitter with your Facebook fan page
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to sync Twitter with a Facebook fan page. Begin by going to the website: Hoot Suite and sign up for an account. Once logged into an account, click on Settings and click on the Social Networks tab. Click on Add Social Network and click on Pages under Facebook. Now click on Connect to Facebook and log into your account. Then select the page(s) that you want from your Facebook and click Add to Hoot Suite. Finish by typing in your message and select your ...