Gadget Hacks How-Tos
How To: Customize your Skype profile easily
There are so many different things that you can do to your Skype account. Besides the fact, of course, than contacting friends and family. Skype is a program that you can make it stand out from the others. So in this tutorial find out how to customize your Skype account by making it your own and making it easier for others to identify who you are. Enjoy!
How To: Use Facebook effectively on your Android phone
Ahh Facebook. What once started off as a site where college students could interact with one another, has become a huge cultural phenomenon. Just about everyone has a Facebook site: Parents, children, teachers, celebs, grandparents, even dogs! Being on Facebook can be fun and at times a bit addictive. So if you want to update your status or find out what a friend is up to, you can easily do so if you have an Android phone. Just check out the tutorial above and enjoy!
How To: Install Bossprefs on your jailbroken iPhone from Cydia
This video tutorial from iWalous shows how to install Bossprefs on your jailbroken iPhone from Cydia.
How To: Easily create a speed dial for contacts on the Android
One of the great things about cell phones is the fact that they can accomplish so much in just a small piece of hardware. If you need help figuring out how much to tip, where a certain person lives and their contact informaiton, and even how many miles you have been walking since you left your home. Yup some cell phones can do all of that and more. In this tutoral though, you'll find out more about a basic, easy to use system that has been around for some time. The speed dial.
How To: Replace the battery on the Apple iPhone 3G
Repairs Universe demonstrates how to replace the battery on an Apple 3G iPhone. First, remove the SIM card and remove the two screws from the bottom of the phone. Next, use a safe pry tool and run it along the phone between the bevel and the glass to pop out the screen. Then, slowly lift the glass. It will still be connected to the phone body with three ribbon cables. Popup the connectors on the cables one and two. Pop out the three connector from its jaw connector. Remove the digitizer glass...
How To: Tag people in your Facebook status
When you tag someone in your Facebook status, you can show everyone activities you are doing together! This is incredibly simply, simply type the @ symbol when writing your status. Your Facebook account will immediately prompt you; showing you different people on your friend's list. It will also ask if you want to tag groups or events in your status. As you keep typing the name, simply select the friend, group or event you wish to tag. Now, your status update has a link to this person, group ...
How To: Install trailer lights
This video demonstrates how to install trailer lights on your boat's trailer. In order to determine what size replacement kit you will need, you must figure out the width of the trailier at the widest point. First, remove the old lights. Use a large slotted screwdriver to remove the cover. Don't forget to wear eye protection. Next, use vice grips and a wrench to remove the exposed stud. Using a wire brush, remove the salt and loose corrossion. Then grease the threads of the studs. You are now...
How To: Put your Blackberry on bedside mode
This video, by MyBlackberryTV.com, shows us how to put a Blackberry in "Bedtime Mode" to hold all of the messages while the user is asleep. This prevents the incessant "ding" when a message is received to the phone, thus allowing the owner to get a restful night's sleep.
How To: Install Winterboard on an iPod Touch or iPhone
This video teaches you how to install Winterboard on an iPod touch or iPhone. First you search for the Winterboard program and install it. Then its going to ask you to install and you tap it and then it will ask you to confirm and you will tap it again. Then it will start downloading and the icon will appear when it is done. To change the ipod or iphone lock screen sound, click on Cydia and then tap "sections". Tap "themes" then "sounds". At this point, you can choose any sound you would like...
How To: Use Google Maps with the Blackberry Storm 9500
In this how-to video, you will learn how to install and use Google Maps on your Blackberry Storm 9500. First, go to the main menu of the device and go to applications. Now, find Google Maps on this list. Click on it and press Install. Now it will connect to the internet. Scroll to the bottom and click agree and then download on the next page. Once it has finished installing, click ok or run. Now, close the browser and go to applications. Select google maps in order to use it. It will load and...
How To: Update websites from Firefox with the FireFTP add-on
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to update websites from Firefox with the FireFTP add-on. Go to the Firefox add-ons page, search for FireFTP, add it to Firefox and install it. Restart Firefox to activate the add-on. Go to tools and click on FireFTP and that will open up a new tab with the FTP client. To configure the FTP to your account, create a new account by giving it a name. The host will be your domainname.com and use the login and the password for the ho...
How To: Delete wall posts on Facebook
In this video, we learn how to delete wall posts on Facebook. To do this, log into your Facebook account on your preferred browser. Now, click on your profile button so you see your profile. If you see posts you don't like that you want to delete click on the right hand side of the post and you will be able to delete it by clicking "remove". This will remove the entire post from your wall and nobody, including you will be able to see it ever again. This is a good way to remove things you don'...
How To: Send large files with free file transfer services
1. Type in WWW.sendthisfile.com in the web toolbar and press enter 2. Click on Register found on the top right side
How To: Upload files from Firefox with the FireFTP extension
Go to web browser, click on tools- under tools click on 'Fire ftp.' Add an account to get into recall server. Under 'MANAGE ACCOUNTS' - click 'Add new one.' In host type 'Recall.(yourserver.)' then click on 'anonymous.' Click 'okay.' Now hit 'Connect.' the ftp server is then going to connect to your remote server. On right side you can see the remote server and it's file structure. Clicking on plus button (+) will expand the file tree structure. At this point you can see all the folders but y...
How To: Remove & clean the trackball on a BlackBerry phone
In this video, Anthony from Gazelle GadgetLab shows you how to replace the trackball or make it like new on many Blackberry versions, the BlackBerry Pearl, Curve, and 8800 series. This simple procedure is used to clean up your trackball when it starts malfunctioning. What you need is basically some alcohol or lens cleaning solution, air can, a tool to pry with and some cue tips to clean with. First, take the silver ring off the area which holds in the trackball with the prying tool. After pop...
How To: Install a Windows 7-style Aero theme in Firefox
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to install a Windows 7-style Aero theme in Mozilla Firefox web browser. This process is very easy, fast and simple to do. Firefox Mozilla is available on the Mac and Windows computer. Simply go to the link provided in the video description. Now on the add-on page, click on Add to Firefox and click Accept and Install on the next page. When the window pops up, lick on Install Now and wait for it to finish installing. Then click Restart Now once it's fin...
How To: Start a group on Facebook in 5 minutes
In the homepage at the left handside of the facebook account, a click is made on group. The name, description, group type,email address and website information of the group are filled in. A click is then made on the "create group" button. The security details which appear on the window appear after the "create group" option was selected and saved by clicking the "saved" option. The group is published to the facebook wall, after which the group is customized . The group can be personalized and...
How To: Jailbreak an iPhone 2G/3G/3Gs on 3.0/3.01 firmware
In this how to video, you will learn how to jail break your iPhone or iPod Touch to 3.0.1 firmware. First, you will need to download the firmware and Redsn0w. Install and open Redsn0w. From here, click browse and open your firmware. Next, click unlock and press next. Next, find your boot loaders if you have a 2G. If not, ignore this part and click next. Next, plug in your device into the computer. Turn it off and then click next. Hold your power button for 3 seconds, hold down the home button...
How To: Rip audio & video from YouTube to an iPod or PC
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to rip audio and video from You Tube to an i-Pod or computer. Users will need to download the Free Studio program from located the video description. Once the file is saved, double-click the file and follow the instructions to install the program. Now find a video or audio from You Tube and copy the URL. Now open the program, paste in the URL and download the file. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy watching or listening to videos on You ...
How To: Set up and use an LG Cosmos Touch cell phone
In this video tutorial, we learn how to navigate and use the basic functions and features of a Verizon LG Touch cell phone. Whether you own a LG Octane Touch phone or are merely curious to see how they work, you're sure to enjoy this brief clip. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Build and use a tinyCylon kit
In this Electronics video tutorial you will learn how to build and use a tinyCylon kit. The kit contains a battery pack, a PCB, LEDs, resistor, a momentary switch and a screw. The long end of the LEDs will go into the square shaped contacts. Don’t push the LEDs right up to the board. Instead, use some poster putty to hold the LEDs standing upright so that they can be bent later on. Fix all the LEDs in this manner and solder them on the other side. Then solder the leads of the battery pack. ...
How To: Use Greasemonkey and Stylish to edit javascript
If you want to use Greasemonkey and Stylish to edit javascript you can go to Userstyles.org and you can change and edit your mainpage/homepage such as Google. On greasemonkey, you can apply extra functionality to sites and web pages. Using javascript you can post a code and animate the images or web results. The images will fly and dance around the screen using this particular javascript. Also, go to userscripts.org to get various Greasemonkey scripts to customize various sites. Such as, you ...
How To: Open and replace a Zune 80GB hard drive
In this how-to video, you will learn how to dismantle an 80GB Microsoft Zune and remove the hard drive. You will first remove the cap at the end. Remove the screws at the bottom. Next, unclip the sides, top, and bottom of the Zune. You can use a prying tool to help you with this. Do this slowly, as you might damage the Zune. Once you can remove the back cover, you will have access to the internal parts of the mp3 player. Remove the tape holding the components together. Next, remove the screws...
How To: Delete an entire Facebook wall
In this tutorial, we learn how to delete an entire Facebook wall. First, open Firefox and log into your Facebook account. Now, go to Google and loos for "imacros" and download this to your Firefox. You will have to restart Firefox after this, but it will reload your Facebook account. Now click on the i Macros button and click "rec"then "click mode, automatic click". Once you've done this, click delete on your wall and just delete one post. Now under "version" type in "Set ! errorignore yes", ...
How To: Search text within web pages in Safari
To do this, you must be using Safari; make sure you are not using Firefox or another program. This can be very useful for quickly finding information on web pages. Press Command F. This will open up a toolbar on the top of the page which will ask you what you are searching for. Type the word you are searching for into the toolbar. The word will be highlighted on the web page; you can then click the next arrows to find the section of the page you are looking for. This can be used to find speci...
How To: Increase battery life on an iPod Touch or iPhone
Isn't it annoying how fast the battery dies on your iPod or iPhone? It seems like you charge it for hours, only to have it die in half the time. Well, in this tutorial learn a few tips and tricks that will increase the battery life of your phone.
How To: Open the Windows Task Manager the long way
To open the Windows Task Manager the long way
How To: Fix broken front glass on an iPhone
In this how to video, you will learn how to replace a broken iPhone screen. This screen is called a front panel. First, turn off the iPhone. Open the repair kit and look up the instructions. First, remove the screws at the bottom. Next, use a suction cup and pull the front assembly upwards to remove it. Do this carefully and then remove the connectors. Next, remove the screws on the metal plate assembly. Turn the display over and peel the black tape off. Next, insert the metal tool and put it...
How To: Jailbreak an iPhone 2G/3G on 3.0 firmware with redsn0w
This how to video will show you how to jail break the iPod Touch or iPhone to the 3.0 firmware with Redsn0w. First, download Redsn0w and the firmware. Open the file and double click the program. Click browse and navigate to the firmware. Open it and let it load. Once this is done, press next. Let the data load and then make sure Cydia is clicked. Click next and then turn off your device and plug it in. Click next and then hold the power button for 3 seconds. Without releasing the button, hold...
How To: Text and email anonymously
Have you been holding onto something for way too long? Been biting your tongue around your boss or teachers? Vent some of that frustration by sending an anonymous email or text. All you need to do is get online and type in all those nasty things you've been dying to say. This video will show you how to text and email anonymously.
How To: Tag people and fan pages in your Facebook status
In this video, we learn how to tag people in pages in status updates. To do this, you need to open up your browser and log into www.facebook.com. Once you get to your profile, you will see a box that says "what's on your mind?". Type whatever you want to into this box, and to tag someone all you do is write "@" followed by their name, and their profile should pop up. Click on their picture and the text will now show a blue hyper-text when you post it. Now when people see your status, they can...
How To: Remove apps from Cydia using Cydelete on your iPhone
In this how to video, you will learn how to remove apps from your iPhone Touch or iPhone with cydia. This is useful if you have a hard time removing your apps from your device. First, open cydia and find cydelete. Download and install this application to your device. Once this is done, you will be able to delete your applications from your home page. All you have to do is click on the application and it will be uninstalled quickly. Using your iPhone is much easier once you download this progr...
How To: SSH into an iPod Touch 2G for Windows (3.0 firmware)
You can use your Ipod touch to SSH from windows. To do this go to Cydia and download Open SSH and Toggle SSH. Download and install these two applications. You will need to download and install Win SCP on your windows computer to work with the SSH. Now go to your Ipod applications and open the Toggle SSH application. From the welcome screen you can either enable or disable the SSH. Go ahead and enable it. Now close the application and open Win SCP on your desktop. From the first screen in the ...
How To: Add a file to your PBwiki page
This video shows us the method to add a file to your PBWiki page. Go to Edit on the top left corner of the page. Click on 'Images and files' on the right side of the screen. Now upload the file from your computer. Now you may need to name the file something else on your page. Type the new name of the file on your page. Select the name and then click on the file name on the right hand side. Save the name by clicking on the Save button at the bottom left corner of the page. Thus you have succes...
How To: Get and use Greasemonkey
Greasemonkey is a Firefox add-on which works as a script manager for the collection of scripts available on the userscripts.org website. It can be used to manipulate the view and functionality of websites which has a user script. Greasemonkey only works in Firefox and not on any other web browser.
How To: Set an iPhone alarm using the clock application
This HelpVids.com tutorial shows the basic options for setting an alarm on an iPhone. To begin, open the "clock" app. There are four sub-menus in the the "clock" app. Choose the "alarm" sub-menu. To create a new alarm, touch the "+" in the upper right corner of the screen. A new screen appears and the user has different options. A repeat time for the alarm can be chosen. The user can choose the sound that plays when the alarm goes off. The "snooze" option can be toggled on or off, and the ala...
How To: Make Firefox your default web browser
In this tutorial, we learn how to make Firefox the default web browser. First, go to tools on your Firefox page and then click on options. Then, click on advanced and check that Firefox will be the start up browser. Click "ok" and then that window will disappear. You can now open up different windows and this will now make Firefox your default browser without having to change constantly with another browser. if you want to change this at any point, you can always go back to your advanced opti...
How To: Use GPS/navigation free on Verizon Blackberry Storm
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use a GPS/navigation free on a Verizon Blackberry Storm phone. Begin by clicking on Browser and go to this web address: Google Maps. Now install the application onto your phone. To access it, go to Applications and select Google Maps. Once downloaded, users will be able to use the application to navigate the map. It will also trace the point of where the user is onto he map. This video will benefit those viewers wo have a Verizon Blackberry Storm p...
How To: Create a custom avatar for free
For creating a custom avatar first you need to go to the website FACE YOUR MANGA. There you can find an option named click create to start. Then you click on the create button. Then select male or female. Then you will get a default dude. you can see options like face, nose, eyes, mouth, ears etc on the right side. You can give colours according to your wish. And make whatever changes you want. Once you are done click finish and you will find a pop up box saying that yu are about to download ...
How To: Hook up your exercise bike to Google Maps
Tinkernut demonstrates how to hook up your exercise bike to Google Maps. Using a stationary bike can be good for your health but it can also be boring. You can spice up your exercise regiment by using Google Maps. You will need a USB keypad with arrow keys, a magnetic contact alarm with wires, soldering equipment, an exercise bike and a laptop computer. Connect the contact alarm to the up arrow key on the keypad by opening up the keypad and connecting the wires to the up arrow key by solderin...