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How To: Copy and paste text on a Google Android smartphone

Often, it's much quicker to copy and paste text than to retype it completely. Fortunately for Droid users, it's easy to copy and paste text on Android phones! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Butterscotch can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just two minutes' time. For detailed instructions, and to get started using copying and pasting on your Android phone yourself, watch this free video tutorial.

How To: Install a Lightroom slideshow on a WordPress blog

If you’re a photographer who's using WordPress to your blog, more often than not, you are making compromises on what pictures to put on your post. You don't want to overrun the space on the browser with images and have the user sift for the content, but you want to post more than just one. Learn how to an insert a Lightroom slideshow onto your WordPress blog. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video software tutorial.

How To: Automatically tag Twitter posts with your location

What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party with this video lesson. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete, step-by-step guide on how to use Twitter's popular location-tagging feature.

How To: Send direct messages or DMs to Twitter

What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete, step-by-step guide on how to send direct messages (or DMs) on Twitter — that is, how to send a message to a single Twitter user without sharing it with the Internet a...

How To: Write and post messages (or tweets) to Twitter

What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete, step-by-step guide on how to compose and share a Twitter "tweet" with the world.

How To: View and access your Twitter account homepage

What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete, step-by-step guide on how to access your Twitter account homepage.

How To: Use the Music Player app on a Samsung Reality phone

Whether you're the proud owner of a Samsung Reality 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 presents a look at the music player in the Reality's Media Center, discussing its Album views, equalizer, skins and homescreen player features.

How To: Use a Verizon LG Ally Google Android smartphone

Whether you're the proud owner of a Verizon LG Ally Google Android 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 Homescreen, virtual QWERTY and wallpaper features.

How To: Set up a Verizon LG Ally Google Android smartphone

Whether you're the proud owner of a Verizon LG Ally Google Android smartphone or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of how to activate and get started using the Ally. For details, and to see what it takes to get started using the LG Ally phone yourself, take a look.

How To: Use Facebook's social plugins all over the web

Facebook has added (yet another) brand new feature to their ever-expanding website. This new tool is called "social plugin" and it actually works all over the web. Now, Facebook will follow you wherever you go online. If you are on a completely different site (a news site for instance or a blog) you will see a little Facebook widget in the corner. You can then "Like" what you are reading or see if your friends "liked" it before you. This will then be published to your profile on Facebook for ...

How To: Send more traffic to your website or blog

Are you using your website or blog for exposure or business? If you would like more people on the web to notice your masterpiece, check out this clip. In it, you will get real, helpful tips on how to get people to your site, so they keep coming back. There are plenty of ways to promote yourself and you will learn all about them here. So, grab a pen and take some notes and get ready to become the next Internet superstar.

How To: Connect an iPod Touch to Bluetooth devices

DO you have an iPod Touch, but not know how to use Bluetooth devices with it? This video is here to show you the way. It features a simple demonstration of how to connect a Bluetooth device to an iPod touch using it's internal menus. Wireless headphone, playing your music in your car, and all other sorts of Bluetooth functions are now part of your iPod Touch's repertoire!

How To: Build a high gain WiFi antenna out of a soup can

In this clip, learn how to make a "Cantenna". A cantenna is a high powered WiFi antenna that can be used with any computer or device that is made out of an ordinary soup can. After you have enjoyed a couple of big bowls of chicken noodle soup, save the can and head into your workshop. This clip will walk you through the relatively easy process of building this cheap, yet powerful antenna.

How To: Build a custom iPod/iPhone dock out of K'Nex

In this video, learn how to put together a bunch of plastic K'Nex and make a super cool, functioning iPod or iPhone dock. This stand is easy to make and cheap, plus it's always fun to build with this classic kid's toy. So, follow along and build this easy, cheap dock and start listening to music hands free. This dock works in landscape or portrait so whichever you like best, you can use.

How To: Make a simple constant current source

In this clip, you will learn how to create a simple constant current source so that all of your appliances are always running on the same current. This clip will explain exactly what this means and why you need to use it as well as how to set it up. Using the LM317LZ 100ma adjustible voltage regulator and one resistor, you can make a constant current source. With the LM317 1.5 amp version, you can make one with higher currents.

How To: Sprint HTC Evo 4G Impressions

Spent the weekend with Sprint's new phone, the HTC Evo G4. Specification wise, it's better than Verizon's Incredible and T-Mobile's HD2. Apple will be announcing the new version of their phone this week. If it's comparable to leaked phone shown over at Gizmodo, then to say which phone is better is debatable. The iphone might have a better battery life but the Evo has an unlimited data plan, unlike AT&T's new tier pricing structure.

How To: Setup and use your new HTC EVO 4G smartphone

Are you lucky enough to have gotten your hands on an HTC EVO - the world's first ever 4G cell phone? If you have, then check out this helpful tutorial. In this video you will not only get an introduction to your new smartphone but also a step by step walk through of how to set it up and start using it. So, follow along and start taking advantage of all the cool features of the EVO.

How To: Use the WiFi Hot Spot connection on your HTC EVO 4G

One of the coolest new features available on HTC's new EVO 4G cell phone is the ability to create Sprint Hot Spots with your phone and tether other devices to it. In this clip, you will receive a great step by step tutorial on how to set up your Hot Spots and use it to tether up to 8 other devices. Begin using your cell phone as a wireless modem anywhere you may be with this instructional clip from Fommy.

How To: Secure or find your Android smartphone if you lose it

If you've spent a ton of money on your newest smartphone, you will want to make sure it's secure. In this tutorial from the experts at PCWorld, learn exactly how to activate safety mechanisms on your Android. With these options you can set a complicated passcode (so that anyone who does find your phone won't be able to access your files) and you can also set up a locator. By using the location app, you can text your phone from anywhere else and set off a search alarm so you will be able to fi...

How To: Set up Sprint Hot Spots on your HTC EVO 4G

In this clip, learn how to set up the HTC EVO's Hot Spot app. This app is very useful and by using it you can connect up to 8 other devices to your 4G internet via tethering and use your phone as a wireless modem. This app will cost you an additional 29.99 a month but if you are an Internet junkie, it will be worth it. So, follow along and watch this step by step for setting it up.

How To: Access Android tethering on the HTC EVO 4G

One of the coolest features of the new Android phone, HTC EVO 4G is its ability to tether the Internet. In this clip, learn how to access and set up tethering, as well as which apps work best. You will also learn how to use Sprint's 29.99 Hot Spot plan, or bypass the charges by setting up free options. So, follow along and get your phone up and running with the new lightning fast 4G network.

How To: Zoom in and out with multitouch on the iPad

There are a bunch of different things that you can do with Apple's newest must have gadget, the iPad. Aside from being able to read books and play some pretty awesome games, there are a bunch of different things that can be done with an iPad that you can do with. In this video, you'll find out how to zoom in and out with the multitouch on the iPad. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Use an iPad as a midi controller

The Apple iPad is one of the biggest and most popular pieces of technology in recent years. It sold millions of units in an amazingly short amount of time and can be used for a variety of different jobs. In this tutorial, you'll learn about one of them. This video shows you how to use an iPad as a midi controller Ableton Live. So sit back, pay attention, and enjoy!

How To: Read PDF files on an iPad

The iPad is the latest must have piece of tech out there. Although this is the first generation of iPads, many people still want to get their hands on the slim, piece of Apple product. So in this tutorial, if you already own or plan on buying one, you'll find out how to read PDF files on your iPad. So good luck and enjoy!

How To: Make a custom Myspace 2.0 layout

One of the great things about Myspace, is the ability to customize the layout on your homepage. It gives you the ability to be as creative as you want and show as much personality without being restricted. So in this tutorial, you'll learn how to make a custom Myspace 2.0 layout using easy to use computer programs. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Check a site for broken links with Xenu's Link Sleuth

See how to audit a live website for broken hyperlinks in a matter of minutes. With Xenu's Link Sleuth 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 over two minutes' time. For the specifics, and to get started checking your own website for broken links, just watch this handy how-to.

How To: Create dazzling video slideshows online with Animoto

Create professional-caliber slideshows online. With Animoto, 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 two minutes' time. For the specifics, and to get started genearting your own slideshows, just watch this handy how-to.

How To: Use the YouTube's built-in URL shortening tool

Learn how to use YouTube new built-in URL shortener feature. 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 two minutes' time. For the specifics, and to get started shortening unweildy video addresses yourself, just watch this handy how-to.

How To: View deleted web pages with the Wayback Machine

Want to visit a website only to find that it's been removed? 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 two minutes' time. For the specifics, just watch this handy how-to.