Gadget Hacks How-Tos
How To: Turn a Microsoft Windows PC into a working telephone
In this clip, you'll learn how to make VOIP (or voice over IP) phone calls over your Windows PC. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started making phone calls over your own Internet connection, watch this handy home-computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV.
How To: View graphs and statistics from around the world with Gapminder
In this clip, you'll learn how to view graphs of statistical data from around the world with Gapminder.com. The website, you'll find, is diverting, often thought-provoking, and easy to use. For more information, including detailed instructions on how to use the site yourself, watch this video tutorial from the folks at Tekzilla.
How To: Set up and use Symantec Backup Exec to protect Windows servers
In this clip, you'll learn how to get started using Symantec Backup Exec to protect SharePoint & Exchange servers. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this helpful how-to can present a complete overview of the app in just under five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Create your own mailing list with GoDaddy and EMWD Mailman
In this clip, you'll learn how to make and set up a mailing list with GoDaddy and Mailman. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this helpful how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just over three minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Navigate and use the features of SEPATON's S2100 virtual tape library
In this clip, you'll learn how to get started using SEPATON's S2100 virtual tape library. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this helpful how-to can present a complete overview of the app in just over five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up and navigate Sendmail's Sentrion messaging server
In this clip, you'll learn how to get started using Sendmail's Sentrion messaging server. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this helpful how-to can present a complete overview of the app in just over five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use PacketShaper to discover, classify & prioritize app traffic on a PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to get started using Blue Coat PacketShaper on your Microsoft Windows PC. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this helpful how-to can present a complete overview of the app in just under four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use Google Docs to share files with friends, family and coworkers
In this clip, you'll learn how to use Google Docs to share and remotely collaborate on your documents. It's an easy process and this official how-to offers a complete demonstration. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started sharing files with your own family, friends and coworkers, take a look.
How To: Install the Joomla CMS on a GoDaddy server
In this clip, you'll learn how to install the Joomla content mangement system on GoDaddy. It's an easy process and this home-computing how-to presents a complete demonstration. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started installing Joomla on your own GoDaddy webserver, take a look.
How To: Skip pre-roll video ads on YouTube
In this quick clip from Lifehacker, you'll see how you can skip pre-video commercials on YouTube by hitting your web browser's Refresh button. For more information, including a complete demonstration of this simple technique, and to get started annoying skipping pre-roll ads on YouTube yourself, take a look.
How To: Change your Tumblr blog account settings
Need a hand figuring out how to adjust the settings on your Tumblr blog? 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 adjusting your own Tumblr blog settings, take a look.
How To: Edit, delete and search posts on a Tumblr blog
Need some help figuring out what your IP address is? 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 discover your own IP address, take a look.
How To: Find interesting Tumblr blogs to follow with the Tumblr directory
Eager to find new and interesting Tumbleblogs to follow? With the Tumblr directory, 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 browsing the Tumblr directory yourself, take a look.
How To: Set up and use a Verizon Wireless ZTE Salute cell phone
Need a quick primer on how to get started using a Verizon Wireless ZTE Salute cell phone? Whether you're a proud owner of the Verizon ZTE Salute or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Navigate and use the basic features of a Verizon ZTE Salute cell phone
Whether you're a proud owner of the Verizon ZTE Salute cell phone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial, which presents a reasonably thorough overview of the device's various features and functions. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to perform a number of basic tasks, take a look.
How To: Set up a BlackBerry VM-605 visor-mount speakerphone
Before you can get started using your BlackBerry VM-605 visor-mount speakerphone, it stands to reason that you know how to set it up. Fortunately, the process is simple, such that this quick clip can present a complete overview in under a minute. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Turn off the Auto Text feature when text messaging on a BlackBerry phone
Can't stand the auto-completion feature on your BlackBerry? Turn it off. 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: Determine whether your phone has been tapped
Big Brother is closer to becoming a reality than ever before, especially in the UK. If you're concerned about whether you phone is being tapped, watch this video to learn about steps you can take to find out whether your phone has been bugged or not and make sure your communication remains private.
How To: Migrate data from one BlackBerry phone to another
Need some help figuring out how to switch BlackBerry devices? 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: Quickly find the PIN and phone number of a BlackBerry phone
This clip demonstrates a pair of handy shortcuts for discovering the PIN and phone number of a BlackBerry phone. 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: Share contact information over Bluetooth on a BlackBerry smartphone
Were you aware that it's possible to share contacts over Bluetooth with a Blackberry cell phone? Well, it is, and 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: Send a PIN message on a BlackBerry smartphone
Need some help figuring out how to send a PIN message on a BlackBerry phone? 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: Pair a BlackBerry phone with another device using Bluetooth
Need some help figuring out how to attach a movie, sound clip or photo to a new MMS message on a BlackBerry phone? 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: Create and send an SMS or MMS message on a BlackBerry smartphone
Looking for a quick primer on how to create and send new text messages on a BlackBerry 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: Change your BlackBerry Messenger status on a BlackBerry smartphone
Looking for a quick primer on how to set your BlackBerry Messenger status? 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 BlackBerry to automatically answer when removed from its holster
Need some help figuring out how to turn on the Auto Answer from Holster feature on your BlackBerry 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 new BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone
Need some help figuring out how to set up and configure your BlackBerry Torch 9800 cell phone? 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 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: See how a website used to look with the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine
Wish you could see how your favorite website looked like a year or two ago? With the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, 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 over three minutes' time. For the specifics, and to get started setting up and using the Wayback Machine yourself, just watch this handy how-to.
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.