Gadget Hacks How-Tos
How To: Downgrade iPhone 3.1.3 firmware to 3.1.2
In this how-to video, you will learn how to downgrade an iPhone or iPod Touch to 3.1.2. First, download the correct firmware model. Hold the home button and power button. Release the power button when the screen turns off. Make sure the device is plugged in while doing this. This will put the device in recovery mode. In iTunes, hold shift and click restore in the device screen. Next, navigate to the firmware you downloaded and click okay. This will downgrade the device to the firmware you dow...
How To: Restrict internet time usage with Net Nanny
In this tutorial, Andy from TopTenReviews shows us how to restrict internet time usage with Net Nanny. First, open Net Nanny's dashboard and find where it says "time controls". You will see "internet usage", make sure you click on this. Now, a new window will pop up where you can choose time allowance, schedule times and blocks to your specific preferences. Once you pick these, click "ok" and your restrictions will be set and saved! This is a great way to control when your children and others...
How To: Make Google go crazy
This is a javascript trick that will work on any website. Just go to the webpage you would like to view go bananas, erase the url from the address bar, insert this code into the empty address bar, hit enter, and enjoy:
How To: Set up and use your email on the Apple iPad
The email application on the iPad is similar to Apple's iPhone email application but revamped with some clean features. The interface in the app makes emailing a breeze, and there is even a bit of multitasking in the current OS for email. This video will show you how to use email on the iPad.
How To: Browse the iPad App Store
The iPad App Store comes pre-equip with every App in the iPhone App Store. All of the 140,000+ applications can be used on the iPad and many of them will be getting newer iPad versions for the software. This video will demonstrate how to browse the iPad App Store to find whatever you are looking for, because its probably there. Browse the iPad App Store.
How To: Use the iPad as an ebook reader with iBooks
The iBook app in the new iPad makes reading ebooks oh so much better. This app may as well bring new revenue to the book market and as an iPad owner you can be a part of it. This video will show you how to use the iPad as an ebook reader with iBooks. Use the iPad as an ebook reader with iBooks.
How To: Use an iPhone 3GS to take pictures on an iPad
In this video, you will learn exactly how to take pictures with your Apple iPad! Wifi or 3g model is fine, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB models are all fine also! What you need for this to work:
How To: Transfer a digital copy movie to an Apple iPad
Digital copies are being used more and more on DVD and BluRay releases. They may cost a little bit more, but they are so worth it. After you transfer the movie's digital file into iTunes, you can easily make a copy to play on your Apple iPad. This video will demonstrate exactly how to transfer a digital copy movie to an iPad.
How To: Tether iPhone's 3G Internet to iPad with MyWi App
If you don't want to spend an extra $130 to get 3G for your iPad, you can use the app MyWi to tether your iPhone's 3G connection to your iPad. This video shows you the easy way to tether your iPhone's 3G or EDGE Data Connection to your iPad, or any other Wi-Fi enabled device. So skip paying the extra dough and get a 3G connection for free! Be careful, as this can drain your iPad's battery!
How To: Open an Apple iPad casing
Learn how to open up an Apple iPad case. All you will need is a flat tool to pry open the casing and you have access to the inside. Don't act too hasty, this video will demomonstrate exactly how to open an Apple iPad casing.
How To: Fix a broken XLR cable & make a sub mic from a speaker
If you have an extra speaker cabinet, a broken XLR cable and a little bit of soldering knowledge, you can create a functional kick drum microphone in just a few minutes' time. This audio engineer's guide will walk you through the entire process. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started building your own sub mic for extra low-end, watch this hacker's how-to.
How To: Make an international phone call
If you have friends or relatives living or traveling in another country, you may need to call them internationally. Check out this tutorial and learn how to dial a far away land just as easily as you would dial one close to home.
How To: Export Firefox bookmarks to other browsers or PCs
Changing computers or switching to a different type of web browser? If you have been using Firefox for a while, you most likely have some good bookmarks saved. Check out this tutorial and learn how to export your bookmarks from your old browser and take them along with you, wherever you go.
How To: Not pay for texting on the iPhone or iPod Touch
This video shows you how to bypass expensive texting charges and use this free and easy way to text people without the need to download apps, go to websites, or jailbreak your device. Works on basically any cell phone. No need to ever pay $20.00 for unlimited texting with AT&T, watching this you'll be able to text for free whenever, and whoever.
How To: Configure Mozilla Firefox for faster performance
Mozilla Firefox is a popular browser for accessing the Internet, but can perform slow over time depending on your settings. This video tutorial shows how to speed up Firefox by deleting excess cache and reassigning your boolean values. Certain password add-ons can also increase functionality, but refrain from enabling too many, as each one will slow your system down a bit.
How To: Boost the service signal to your cell phone
Cell phones companies are constantly claiming to have the best service in town; but more often than not your service will be patchy. Check out this tutorial for information on how to boost your phone's signal and get the best reception.
How To: Write a review online
Have an opinion and want the whole world to know it? You're not alone! There are many online outlets for you to type up your review, whether it be for a restaurant, play, movie, book or anything else you have recently experienced. Check out this video for tips on how and where to post your exciting review.
How To: Block unwanted websites on your PC
Whether you are protecting your children or hiding personal information, there are ways to block unwanted websites from your computer. Follow this tutorial and learn how to accomplish this on a Windows PC easily.
How To: Block specific phone numbers from calling you
Privacy is important. Whether its a telemarketer or a crazy ex, sometimes you may need to block someone from contacting you. With this tutorial, learn how to get rid of those pesky callers.
How To: Build a pinhole panoramic camera
Weekend Project: Pinhole Panoramic Camera
How To: Jailbreak & unlock iPhone 3G/3GS FW 3.1 w/ 5.11 BB
I hope you haven't updated past here if you want to jailbreak your iPhone. Jailbreaking gives you access to many open ended applications and games. This video will demonstrate exactly how to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone 3G/3GS firmware 3.1.2 and 5.11.07 baseband.
How To: Uninstall and reinstall Cydia if it crashes
Cydia may crash when you first unlock your iPhone or when process speeds are rigurous. This video will demonstrate exactly how to reinstall Cydia if it continues to crash and remains unusable.
How To: Submit your website to the Google search engine
Learn how to submit your website to the Google search engine in simple steps. 1. First go the Google home page and type in the address bar '/addurl'. 2. Now type the URL of your website in the text box correctly and enter some details about your website in the Comments area. 3. Now type in the verification code to finish and add your website to Google. 4. You can even submit your website to many other search engines like Google.
How To: Install Installous on your iPhone and iPod Touch
This video shows the method to install 'Installous' on your iPhone and iPod Touch. The first step involves opening up 'Cydia' on the iPhone or iPod Touch. After opening Cydia go to manage and then go to the option of 'Sources'. The resultant window will show an option named hackulo.us. Add this cydia.hackulo.us to the source. The resultant window which opens shows various sections. Find the section of Hackulous in the window. Go to the Hackulous section and find the option of 'Installous'. In...
How To: SSH into your iPhone or iPod Touch with an easy method
Crakintosh.tk shows viewers how to easily SSH into their iPhone of iPod Touch with an easy method! First, you will need Cydia. Open up the program then go to Manage and click Packages. You will need to click Authorize SSH and Install this. Wait for this to download. Next, go to WinSCP to SSH into your device. The password will be Root and the login Alpine. Once you do this, you can now view all of your files and really do what you want with them. You have now just SSH'd into your device. This...
How To: FTP from a local computer to a website
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a FTP from a local computer to a website. In this video, viewers are shown (once you've chosen a web host) how to perform FTP file transfers from your local computer to your website. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a process that you can use to transfer files from your local computer to a remote computer (your website). Once you've set up a hosting account, your hosting company will provide you with FTP login credentials. Using an FTP softwa...
How To: Get free apps with Installous
This video teaches viewers how to easily download free applications for their iPhone and iPod Touch by installing Installous. Your first step is to open Cydia and click on Manage. You will then click 'Sources' and add this source: http://cydia.hackulo.us/ Press 'done' and go to the search tab. Search for 'Installous'. When you find it, press install and confirm the installation. Press the home button after it's installation to make sure it is properly installed. Now, open up Installous and pr...
How To: Install Installous and download free apps on an iPhone
The iPhoneHackers shows viewers how they can install Installous on their iPhone and Download free applications. First, you will need to have a Jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch with Cydia. Your first step, will be to load Cydia on your iPhone. When Cydia has loaded click on 'Manage' and then 'Source'. Under sources click edit and then Add. Add the source: http://cydia.hackulos.us/ Next, go to search and type in 'Installous'. Click on Installous and then click install. The password for Installou...
How To: Remove friends from Facebook
Dafistps3dude4life shows us how to remove friends you have already requested and accepted from your Facebook account. First, sign in to Facebook with your account email and password. Next, look for a tab at the top of the screen with the "Friends" title. Click on it and you will be taken to a new page. Look to the left and click the "All Connections" button. Find the friend you wish to remove. There should be a small box with an "x" on it. Click on it. You will then be shown a prompt asking i...
How To: Use an XLR mic with a camcorder
How to Make Anything demonstrates how to use a three prong XLR mic with your camcorder. The XLR plug on the mic is not going to fit into the 1/8 inch plug on your camcorder so you will need an adapter. You can find an XLR to 1/8 inch adapter for about 10 dollars. Try to get an adapter with as short of a cord as possible to reduce noise and radio interference. You can also get an XLR box which is an interface which goes between your camera and the microphone. The XLR box will be about 180 doll...
How To: Enable JavaScript and Cookies in Opera
Learn how to enable JavaScript and cookies in the Opera web browser. 1. Open Opera. 2. Click on tools. 3. Click on "preferences" to open the preferences pane. 4. Select the "advanced" tab. 5. Click on "content" and then check the "enable JavaScript" checkbox. 6. Click "cookies" and then click "accept cookies". 7. Click "ok" to close the preference pane and save the settings. Now you should be able to fully enjoy the web on your favorite browser !
How To: Put music on your Facebook profile
Follow along as we are given step-by-step instructions on how to put music onto your Facebook profile.
How To: Deactivate your Facebook account
If you wish to deactivate your Facebook account you should watch this video to learn how to do so. 1. In order to deactivate your Facebook account you have to click on Settings in the top right corner of the screen. 2. Afterwards scroll down to find the option "Deactivate account" and click on it. 3. By doing so you would not be totally deleting your account as all the information will still remain saved.
How To: Tag people in your Facebook status update box
Keri shows you how to tag people in your Facebook status update box. If you want to create a link to your friends and fan pages in your status update, follow these steps: Write you status update. Type the '@' sign, followed by the persons name or group. (Start typing the first few letters of the person or group's name, and you will be able to select them from a drop down box. )Notice that it has now turned into a link in your status update box. Hit the 'Share' button. Now your update will be ...
How To: Get music on your LG Rumor or Scoop for Mac
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to get music on the LG Rumor or Scoop using a Mac OS X computer. Users will need a memory card and a memory card reader. Begin by finding the music that you want on your phone and create a playlist. Then connect your memory card to the reader and connect it to your computer. Now open your memory card on the computer and create a music folder. Drop the music into the folder. Unplug your reader ad insert your card into your phone. This video will benefi...
How To: SSH into your iPhone with USB
This video describes how to install SSH into your iPhone. It explains the benefits of using SSH to tether instead of Wi-Fi, as Wi-Fi tends to be less stable. The presenter recommends using the iFunbox software instead of the Win-SEP software, and further states that, as opposed to Wi-Fi, USB does not require VNC configuration. It shows how the iFunbox enables you to pull videos, photos, wallpapers, ringtones and other data directly to your computer, as per the usual SSH abilities. According t...
How To: Bypass Megavideo & Veoh's viewing time limits
In order to bypass Megavideo and Veoh's viewing time limits you will first need Mozilla Firefox. To download Mozilla Firefox then go to Firefox and download the Mozilla Firefox browser. After downloading the browser you will need to install the add-ons. Go to the website Illumitux add-on in order to download the add on Illimitux, after downloading the add on then Mozilla will prompt you to close the browser window. Go ahead and close the window then re-open it. When you re-open it Mozilla wil...
How To: Design for multiple browsers
James Williamson for Lynda demonstrates designing for multiple browsers. The most frustrating aspects of web design is constantly dealing with the settle and some times not so settle differences in browser rendering. While they moved to a standard spaced, CSS control presentations has made life infinitely easier for web designs. Dealing with bad browser behavior is one of most unfortunate side effects. All browsers render our pages same because each browser reads and renders the HTML and CSS ...
How To: Add photos to Facebook using Picasa
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to add photos to Facebook using Picasa. The video is from Help Me Rick. Log into Facebook, go down to the lower left corner and click ‘Applications’. Click ‘Find More’ and in the search applications box, type in ‘Picasa’. You will get a list of Picasa applications. Select the Picasa by Alan Lundeen. Here you click ‘go to applications’ -> install now -> OK -> Yes -> Facebook -> Add -> OK. Now you will get a Facebook icon on the ...
How To: Invite friends to Google Wave
In this video from dpankar we learn how to invite others to Google Wave. In your own Google wave, click on all. This will open up your wave. There is an option there that says Invite Others to Google Wave. Click on that. Then on the right side of your screen a window will open up where you can enter an email address to invite someone to Google wave. In the box, type in the email address of someone you know that you would like to invite to Google wave. Then click on the button that says Add to...