Gadget Hacks How-Tos
How To: Keep the apps on your iPhone 4 up to date
You've got Apple's latest and greatest, the iPhone 4. Make sure you keep it up to date with the most recent versions of your apps available. Watch this video to learn how to update apps from the App Store on your iPhone.
How To: Use iCloud to connect your Apple computer with your iPhone
Ever find a really cool article on the web that you'd like to read next time you are out and about, waiting in line or riding the bus? Watch this video to learn how to use iCloud to share links between your computer and your iPhone.
How To: Unlock the LG Optimus T using unlock to talk
Check out this video to learn how to use Unlock to Talk to unlock the LG Optimus T phone. Sign up with Unlock to Talk to get your codes, after watching this video guide to unlocking the LG Optimus T.
How To: Find out what version of Android OS your phone is running
It's important to know what version of Android your phone has in case you ever need to call for support. And, if you are thinking about upgrading your Android phone's firmware knowing which version you are currently on is a great place to start.
How To: Use apps to make your Android phone look like a Windows7 phone
Trying to get the look of a Windows7 phone on your Android device? This video will show you three apps that allow you to customize your phone's appearance to mimic Windows7. These apps will help you organize your Android device the way you want it.
How To: Take a screenshot on your Android phone by shaking it using the screenshot app
Shake it like a Polaroid picture is out. Shake it for a screenshot on an Android phone is in. Watch this video to learn how to download and install the screenshot app for your Android phone that takes a screenshot when you shake the phone.
How To: Update your LG Ally phone firmware to Android 2.2.2 Froyo and Flash Velocity.
Check out this video to learn how to update the firmware of your LG Ally to Android version 2.2.2 also known as Froyo. Download mobile update and follow the instructions to get your phone running Froyo and Flash Velocity.
How To: Bedazzle your iPhone case with bling bling
Make a statement when you pull out your iPhone with a shiny bedazzled case. Learn how to add a little bling, or a lot of bling, to your iPhone case. This can be done to any iPhone case, from iPhone 3gs to iPhone 4.
How To: Install iTheme to get themes on your iPhone or iPod touch without jailbreaking
Looking to improve the look of your iPhone or iPod Touch, but don't want to go all the way with a jailbreak. Check out this video to learn about iTheme, an app available in the App Store that offers lots of themes for your iPhone or iPod Touch.
How To: Jailbreak iOS 4.2.8/ 4.3.3 on your iPhone 4, iPod Touch, or iPad
If you are on Verizon and have iOS 4.2.8, download this file. For AT&T iOS 4.3.3, download this one. Now, watch this video and follow along to learn how to jailbreak your phone. You'll also want to download Sn0breeze 2.7.1
How To: Make your own Simpsons avatar for online profiles
Still waiting for that guest spot on the Simpsons? Until you get the phone call from Matt Groening, keep the dream alive with an awesome custom Simpsons avatar. You can set it as your Facebook profile pic and be a virtual resident of Springfield.
How To: Create Stop Motion Videos with Your iPhone
This week has been awash with iPhone camera tips: Decim8, the digital glitch art generator; Bakari's 10 Uses for the Front-Facing iPhone Camera; and FiLMiC Pro, a professional app for shooting industry standard video. To wrap up our mini survey on iPhone camera apps & tips, one last fun tool: the $0.99 StopMotion Recorder.
How To: Install Skype Mobile Video Chat on your HTC Thunderbolt Android phone
Check out this helpful video to learn how to install Skype mobile video chat on your HTC Thunderbolt. First, download the file here then follow all of the instructions to get your Android smartphone running Skype video chat on Wi-fi and 4G.
How To: View blocked phone numbers on your iPhone, Android, or other cell phone
Getting tired of prank phone calls from blocked numbers? Check out this video to learn how to view a blocked phone number on any phone. Visit Trap Call to learn more about the service described in this how to video.
How To: Shoot Professional Movies with Your iPhone
Yesterday we showed you 10 different ways to make the most of your iPhone's front facing camera, but today's app takes shooting video with your iPhone to a professional level. Highly recommended by our resident filmmaker, Mike Goedecke (see his RED ONE camera tutorials here), FiLMiC Pro is a professional app for shooting industry standard video on the iPhone.
How To: Use any search engine from the address bar in Google Chrome and Chromim
Check out this video to learn how to search more effectively in the Google Chrome browser. This video will explain how to manually enter keyword searches in Google Chrome and Chromium, which will allow you to search using any engine from the address bar.
How To: Configure Mozilla Thunderbird to look like Google Gmail
If you're wary of using Gmail but love the aesthetics of the interface, check out this video guide to learn how to make Mozilla Thunderbird look just like Google Gmail. Don't put up with annoying ads when your email can have the same look without them.
How To: Display the Page Owner feature on Facebook
If you're using Social Media to promote your business, don't forget to promote yourself as well. Put a face to your Facebook page by watching this video and learning how to display the Page Owner feature on your business' Facebook page.
How To: Upgrade your Droid X to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Check out this video if you want to upgrade your Droid X to the latest version of Android, 2.3.3 also known as Gingerbread. First, download the file and then follow all of the instructions in this video to safely get your Droid X running Gingerbread
How To: Turn Your iPhone Photos into Digital Glitch Art
Find Hipstamatic too nostalgic? Instead of trying to emulate film from fuzzy bygone days, iPhone app Decim8 goes in a different direction—futuristic digital destruction. The $0.99 app creates digital artifacts, putting your photos through a glitchy blender and spewing out surprise results. The app arranges/activates effects at random, and never churns out the exact same effects twice. It allows for full size photo output, and saves the original, uneffected image, in addition to the glitched i...
How To: Get By with the Cheaper 16GB Option for iPhone or iPad
There are a few different types of Apple iPhone and iPad users: general household users who largely consume media—e.g. surfing the web, watching movies, listening to music. Other iPhone and iPad owners use their device(s) to produce stuff—written documents, edited movies, blog posts, music tracks, and the like. And then there are those who are very mobile with their devices. They commute to and from work on a regular basis with their iPhone or iPad. Some users may travel a lot on business, or...
How To: Save SHSH blobs on your jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch
This video explains how to use iSHSHit to save the SHSH blobs on your Apple iOS device so that you can downgrade your firmware. You can save your SHSH locally or back it up on your computer. Watch this video to learn how to save your jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch's SHSH blobs.
How To: Calibrate your mobile device for better battery life
Learn how to recalibrate the battery reading of your mobile device, so that you don't get stuck with a dead battery. This video explains how and why to calibrate your phone, music player, tablet, or laptop. Watch and learn how to improve your battery life.
How To: Cheat benchmarks in Quadrant using the HTC Hero
This video will show you how you can manipulate the benchmarks captured by Quadrant on an HTC Hero. Watch this video to learn how to cheat benchmarks on your Android smartphone. Any software can be modified, which is why Quadrant doesn't always accurately rate hardware performance.
How To: Jailbreak an Apple TV 2G for Mac or Windows
Check out this video to learn how to use Seas0nPass to jailbreak your Apple TV 2G. This mod works on either Mac or Windows. This jailbreak is for Apple TV with firmware 4.2.2. Once you've jailbroken your Apple TV2 you'll have administrator access to all files on it.
How To: Make your Android phone feel faster
If you're looking to get a faster Android phone without resorting to installing a custom ROM, check out this helpful video to learn seven tips for speeding up an Android smartphone. There are a number of easy adjustments to the standard Android settings that will make the phone seem much faster.
How To: Add and manage multiple email accounts on an Android smartphone
A smartphone is the ultimate assistant for a good multitasker. Get the most out of your Android device by adding all of your email addresses. Watch this video to learn how to add gmail, hotmail, and other accounts to your Android smartphone. Add and manage multiple email accounts on an Android smartphone.
How To: Manage a Facebook page for business
Facebook is a great tool for businesses. Watch these videos to learn how to maximize the effectiveness of your business' Facebook page. Reach out to your customers with social media and networking with the methods demonstrated in these how to videos.
How To: Stream Hulu on a Nook Color or other Android device
Watch this video to learn how to get Hulu streaming video on your Nook Color or other Android device. To do this, you'll need to download a modified Adobe Flash player and Dropbox. Turn your Nook Color or Android device into a full service entertainment machine.
How To: Locate Free Parking Spots with Streetline's "Parker" App
With give or take 250 million cars in America, odds are most city dwellers waste time hunting for parking spots. And while a smartphone app can't make free parking spots magically appear, it can aid in the searching process.
How To: Change your Google Chrome theme
Looking to switch up the look of your internet browser? If you're using Google Chrome, you're in luck. One of Chrome's best features is that it's so customizable. Watch this video to learn how to change your Google Chrome theme.
How To: Turn a Chromebook into Google TV
The Google Chromebook may be simple, but it is not limited. Watch this video to see how the Chromebook works as a kind of rudimentary Google TV when hooked up to a large monitor. This easy mod will let you enjoy your Cr-48 Chromebook in a whole new way.
How To: Restore a Nook Color to the original out of the box settings using a Mac
If you're feeling rooter's remorse, check out this video to learn how to restore your Nook Color to its original firmware version 1.0.1. You'll have to download ClockworkMod Recovery and this Nook Color restore file. These directions are for unrooting/ restoring/ unbricking a Nook Color using a Mac.
How To: Put Netflix streaming on your Samsung Epic
Check out this helpful video to learn how to configure the settings on your Samsung Epic so that you can enjoy Netflix streaming. The Netflix app won't work with just any Android device, unless you follow the instructions in this video.
How To: Detect Facebook Spam
Spam is everywhere and Facebook is no exception. In fact, spammers are constantly stepping up their game by tricking unsuspecting Facebook users to participate in quizzes, games, apps, or "new features" that are actually dangerous computer viruses, spyware, or other trojan horses in disguise. Their attempts even trick people into unknowingly becoming spammers themselves.
How To: Download Netflix on your HD2
How would you like to be able to watch all of the movies and television shows available on the Netflix watch instantly service on your HD2 Android phone? Check out this video to learn how to download the Netflix app.
How To: Use Google to download music
Looking for the best way to find and download new music? Check out this video to learn how to use the Google search engine to download music. You'll learn what search operators will help you find the artists and songs you are looking for, in the file format you want.
How To: Mod a Nook Color to run the Netflix app
The Nook Color is great for reading books, but wouldn't it be nice if you could watch movies on it? This video will show you how to run the Netflix app on a rooted Nook Color. You can mod Netflix into playing on your rooted eReader.
How To: Hold a Building in Your Hand
Aaron Betsky, director of the Cincinnati Art Museum and previous director of the Netherlands Institute of Architecture, reports on the world's first postage stamp to employ augmented reality. Dutch advertising agency Gummo, the NIA and the Dutch postal service teamed up to present five unbuilt models by different Dutch architecture studios in 3D form. When held in front of a webcam, the illusion of a 3D building is projected in your hand. By slowly moving the stamp, you can experience the vir...
How To: Get GraviBoard for free on your iPhone or iPod Touch
GraviBoard is an awesome tweak for jailbroken Apple iOS devices that applies gravity to the icons on your homescreen. If you want to download it for free and install it, check out this helpful video to learn which source to use to find GraviBoard on Cydia.