Gadget Hacks How-Tos

How To: Manage connections on a BlackBerry smartphone running OS 5

Learn how to use the Manage Connections pane to control mobile network, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections on your v5 BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Use the Warcraft III version switcher

In this video, we learn how to use the Warcraft III version switcher. First, go to Garena Forum and download the version switcher through the site. Next, place your Warcraft folder into the new software you just downloaded so it can find the file when it starts to load. Now, open up the link that is on your desktop, and the game should come up. This is a very easy way to use the version switcher and play the game you want to! Enjoy playing this and pass on this tip to others for future use.

How To: Assign convenience keys on a BlackBerry smartphone

Learn how to set up convenience keys a BlackBerry phone running version 5 of the BlackBerry OS. This clip will show you how it's done. 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Start out on Twitter

In this tutorial, we learn how to get started out on Twitter. First, you will need to go to the main website and sign up by entering in your personal information. After you do this, you will be asked to enter in your other e-mail addresses to see if your other friends are on Twitter as well. After this, you can change your settings to change the icon that shows up on the site. Next, you will be able to start to follow people and enter in what you want your tweet to say. Go through the differe...

How To: Unbox and set up a new BlackBerry Storm 2 smartphone

Learn how to unbox and set up a brand-new BlackBerry Storm 2 smartphone with this video guide, which covers, among other things, inserting the SIM card and charging the batter. This clip will show you how it's done. 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Unbox and set up a brand new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone

Learn how to unbox and set up a brand-new BlackBerry 9700 smartphone with this video guide, which covers, among other things, inserting the SIM card and charging the batter. This clip will show you how it's done. 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Replace the SIM card in a BlackBerry smartphone

Looking for a quick guide on how to swap out the internal sim card in your BlackBerry phone? This clip will show you how it's done. 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Start a Messenger conversation on a BlackBerry phone

Want to know how to initiate Messenger conversations on a BlackBerry smartphone running version 5.0 of the BlackBerry OS? This clip will show you how it's done. 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Perform a master hard reset on your Blackberry Pearl

In this tutorial, we learn how to perform a master hand reset on your Blackberry Pearl. First you will need to go to the options menu on your phone, then click on security options. Next, you will go to general settings, and then hit the Blackberry menu button and click on "wipe handheld". A prompt will show up and tell you to enter in a confirmation word, then enter that and your phone will now start to go through the process of wiping out all information. When this is finished, your phone wi...

How To: Switch from another device to a BlackBerry smartphone

Learn how to use your BlackBerry smartphone's included software to transfer files from your old device to your new BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Create a new BlackBerry Messenger contact

Learn how to create new Messenger contacts on your BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Jailbreak ANY iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad on ANY Firmware!

www.jailbreakme.com has recently created a new way to Jailbreak any iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad, regardless of the firmware it is running. It is EXTREMELY easy! If you were thinking about Jailbreaking, but were afraid you did not have the technical abilities to do so, now you can! What is "Jailbreaking?"When someone says that their iPod, iPhone, or iPad is "jailbroken," they mean that they have installed Cydia, a third-party app store.Why Jailbreak? Why not just stick with the original App St...

How To: Create a photo album and tag photos in Facebook

In this video, we learn how to create a photo album and tag photos in Facebook. First, log onto your account and then view your profile. Next, you will see a tab that says "photos", click on this. Now you will see a link that says "create a photo album". Click on this, then you will be able to make a name for your album, then write in a location, description, and choose your privacy settings. After this, upload the pictures that you wish and wait for the site to load. After this, add in capti...

How To: Use the trackpad on a BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone

Learn how to utilize the trackpad on a BlackBerry Bold 9650 phone. This clip will show you how it's done. 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using the BlackBerry Bold 9650 trackpad yourself, take a look.

How To: Send an MMS message on a BlackBerry smartphone

Learn how to create and send MMS text messages on a BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Create a new contact on your BlackBerry phone

Learn how to add a new contact to the contact list in BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Jailbreak an iPod Touch 2G on Vista / XP

In this tutorial, we learn how to jailbreak an iPod Touch 2G on Windows Vista or XP. First, go to this website and install the folder http://www.sendspace.com/file/9e9e9w. Next, run the program in compatibility mode on your computer. Now, you will put your iPod into DFU mode by holding the power and home button for 10 seconds, then let go of the power button and hold the home button for 10 more seconds. Next, Run the Redsn0w software, then unplug your device and then plug it back in. After th...

How To: Make bookmarks in Google Chrome

In this tutorial, we learn how to make bookmarks in Google Chrome with Bill Myers. First, go to the right hand side tools and click on the "bookmark bar" text so that the bar shows. Next, go to the page that you want to add as a bookmark, drag the top of it onto the bookmark bar. You can also open a new tab to go to the pages you were recently on and drag it onto the bar. After you do this, the bar will show on your bookmark bar and you can visit the page more quickly than before. If you want...

How To: Bypass WebSense at school using http tunnel

In this video, we learn how to bypass WebSense at school using an http tunnel. First, open up Internet Explorer, then type in http tunnel and go to the website. Download the first link to your computer. Next, start the program and click on "free service". Now, open up the browser again and go to "internet options". Once you are on this, go to "connection", then "lan setting". Check to use a proxy server, then click "advanced", then enter in "http 127.0.01 port 1080". Click "ok", then exit out...

How To: Set Google as your home page on internet explorer

In this video, we learn how to set your home page as Google on Internet Explorer. First, open up Internet Explorer, then click on tools. Next, go to internet options and then look for where it says homepage. Now, type in the website name of what you want your home page to be. After you do this, click on the apply button on the bottom right of the window, then click on "ok". Once you do this, exit out of Internet Explorer, then go back into it. Your home page should start as what you set it on...

How To: Make your Facebook profile less public

In this video, we learn how to make your Facebook profile less public. First, log onto your Facebook account, then go to your privacy settings. Through there, go to search and choose who you want to allow to search for you on your site. After this, save your settings and move on to the other sections to change more privacy settings. If you do not want people that aren't your friends to see your information or to be able to search for you on Google, this is a great way to go. Making your infor...

How To: Solder with a soldering iron

In this tutorial, we learn how to solder with a soldering iron. You will need: tinning pads, desoldering braid, and an adding component. Start off by heating the copper, before you add the wire. You need for the acid to flow from the core onto the copper to create a surface that will accept the solder. A cold solder will break or cause burn. If you use too much solder, use the braid to remove it. Next, place the wires onto the holes and heat them onto the circuits where you want them to be pl...

How To: Text message on the Casio G'zOne Brigade

In this tutorial, we learn how to text message on the Casio G'zOne Brigade. First, press the center to unlock the phone. After this, hit the message button and then type in what you want to say. You can type on the outside of the phone or you can open it up on the inside. After this, choose who you want to send the text message to. When you are ready to text, press the send button and then your message will be transmitted to the recipient. After this, you will be able to text to anyone whethe...