Hot Gadget Hacks How-Tos
How To: Root an HTC Legend Google Android smartphone
Root your Legend the easy way! Unlock your Droid's hidden potential by running custom ROMs, overclocking it, and even turning it into a wireless hotspot with WiFI tethering. For all of the details, and to get started rooting your own HTC Legend mobile phone, take a look.
How To: Root a Motorola Droid Google Android smartphone
Root your Droid the easy way! Unlock your Droid's hidden potential by running custom ROMs, overclocking it, and even turning it into a wireless hotspot with WiFI tethering. For all of the details, and to get started rooting your own Droid, take a look.
How To: Root a Samsung Behold 2 Google Android smartphone
Root your Behold 2 the easy way with this video tutorial, which presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process! Unlock your Behold 2's hidden potential by running custom ROMs, overclocking it, and even turning it into a wireless hotspot with WiFI tethering! For all of the details, and to get started rooting your own Samsung Behold 2, take a look!
How To: Root a Samsung Galaxy Google Android smartphone
Unlock your Galaxy's hidden potential by rooting it! Rooting your phone will enable you to do fun, against-the-rules things like running custom ROMs. Want to turn your Galaxy into a wireless hotspot with free WiFi tethering? You can do that too.
How To: Root an HTC Tattoo Google Android smartphone
Unlock your HTC Tattoo's hidden potential by rooting it! Rooting your phone will enable you to do a great number of fun, against-the-rules things: Interested in running a custom ROM? It's easy. Want to turn your Milestone into a wireless hotspot with free WiFi tethering? Go ahead.
How To: Root a Motorola Milestone Google Android smartphone
Unlock your Motorola Milestone Google Android's hidden potential by rooting it! Rooting your phone will enable you to do fun, against-the-rules things. Interested in running a custom ROM? It's easy. Want to turn your Milestone into a wireless hotspot with free WiFi tethering? Go ahead.
How To: Root a MyTouch 1.2 or Fender MyTouch Google Android smartphone
Unlock your MyTouch 1.2 or Fender MyTouch Google Android's hidden potential by rooting it! Don't know how to root an Android phone? Not a problem. This guide will walk you through the entire process. For all of the details, and to learn how to hack your own MyTouch Android mobile phone, watch this video rooting walkthrough.
How To: Root and unlock a Google Nexus One Android smartphone
Root and run custom ROMs on your Nexus One! This four-minute guide will walk you through the entire process. For all of the specifics, including step-by-step instructions, and to learn how to hack your own Google Nexus One Android mobile phone, take a look!
How To: Root a Motorola Cliq Google Android smartphone
Root and run custom ROMs on your Motorola Cliq! This six-minute guide will walk you through the entire process. For all of the specifics, and to learn how to hack your own Moto Cliq Google Android mobile phone, take a look!
How To: Root and run custom ROMs on a Sprint HTC Hero Google Android smartphone
Root your Sprint HTC Hero and run custom ROMs! This video walkthrough of the rooting process makes rooting your Sprint HTC Hero Google Android phone a snap. For all of the details, and to get started running custom ROMs on your own Hero mobile phone, watch this three-minute hacker's how-to. Learn how to hack your HTC Hero with this clip.
How To: Downgrade the firmware on an HTC Hero before rooting it
If you have a newer-model HTC Hero, you'll need to take an additional step before rooting your phone and that's downgrade its firmware. This hacker's how-to presents a complete, easy-to-follow overview of the process. For all of the details, and to learn how to get your own HTC Hero ready for custom ROMs, take a look.
How To: Unroot an HTC Desire Google Android smartphone
Unrooting your rooted HTC Desire and restoring the factory-default ROM is easy! This clip will show you how it's done.
How To: Unroot an HTC Legend Google Android smartphone
Unrooting your rooted HTC Legend Google Android smartphone is easier than you might think.
How To: Unroot a Samsung Behold 2 Google Android smartphone
Decided that you liked your Samsung Behold 2 better before rooting it? No big deal! Just unroot it. It's easy and this guide will teach you everything you need to know to unroot your own Samsung Behold 2 Google Android smartphone. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
How To: Unroot a Samsung Galaxy Google Android smartphone
Rooter's remorse! It's a common affliction. So what do you do when you want to restore your Samsung Galaxy's factory firmware and put your mobile phone back as it was? This video's got the goods.
How To: Unroot an Acer Liquid A1 (S100) Google Android smartphone
Rooter's remorse! It's a common affliction. So what do you do when you want to restore your Acer Liquid's factory firmware and put your mobile phone back as it was? This video's got the goods.
How To: Unroot a Motorola Milestone Google Android smartphone
Have rooter's remorse? Want to reset and restore your Moto Milestone's factory firmware and put your mobile phone back as it was? Here's how you do it!
How To: Unroot an HTC Magic or T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Google Android smartphone
Have rooter's remorse? Want to restore and reset your HTC Magic or T-Mobile MyTouch 3G's factory firmware and put your cell phone back as it was? Here's how you do it!
How To: Unroot an HTC Hero Google Android smartphone
Have rooter's remorse? Want to restore your HTC Hero's factory firmware and put your cell phone back as it was? Here's how you do it!
How To: Block and/or report a friend on Facebook
So, you want to go a step further past the "Remove from Friends" option in Facebook? That would be blocking them, and it's one of the simplest things to do in Facebook. That's why this is such a short video— because it's easy to find and do. Simply go the bottom-left of your friend's profile until you see "Report/Block this Person". Click on that option and choose what you want to do and click "Submit". That's it. The perfect way to get rid of spammers and exes.
How To: Root an HTC Magic or T-Mobile MyTouch 3G with the one-click method
Looking for the easiest way to root your HTC Magic or T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Google Android smartphone? You've found it. Rooting techniques don't come any easier than the one-click method demonstrated in this video guide. For all of the details, and to learn how to hack your own HTC Magic or MyTouch 3G, take a look.
How To: Unroot a T-Mobile MyTouch 3G or HTC Magic Google Android smartphone
Unhappy with your rooted T-Mobile MyTouch 3G or HTC Magic Google Android smartphone? Put it back as it was by unrooting it! It's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this two-minute guide can present a complete overview of the entire process.
How To: Install a custom ROM on a T-Mobile G1 Google Android smartphone
Want to set up WiFi tethering on your rooted T-Mobile G1 cell phone? How about save space by moving apps and onto your phone's SD card? Multi-touch? It's easy! All you have to do is install a custom ROM! Learn how to load a costom ROM onto your T-Mobile G1 Google Android smartphone with this six-minute mobile phone hacker's how-to.
How To: Root and install a custom Hero ROM on a T-Mobile MyTouch 3G
Interested in loading a custom Hero ROM onto your MyTouch 3G Google Android smartphone? You'll need to root it first. Happily, it's a very easy process. And this three-part hacker's how-to will teach you everything you'll need to know. Learn how to root and install a Hero ROM on your MyTouch 3G or HTC Magic with this video rooting walkthrough.
How To: Root an HTC Hero Google Android smartphone
Run custom ROMs on your HTC Hero or 2G MyTouch Google Android smartphone by rooting it! This seven-minute hacker's how-to presents a step-by-step overview the process. For all of the details, and to learn how to root your own HTC Hero Google Android mobile phone, watch this video guide.
How To: Root an HTC Magic or a T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Google Android smartphone
Interested in rooting your HTC Magic or T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Google Android smartphone but aren't sure how to proceed? Never fear: this ten-minute 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 MyTouch 3G or HTC Magic cell phone, take a look.
How To: Change the color of the LED flash on your iPhone 4
If you want something more than the standard white flash from the LED on your iPhone 4, sure you could take it apart and replace it with a new colored LED or cover it with colored material, but why would you want to do all that when you can do something a lot cheaper and A LOT CHEAPER!
How To: Get free custom-sized computer backgrounds from Desktop Nexus
Your desktop background image is feeling a little dull lately, huh? Fix that with some great background images for any sized computer screen. All you have to do is go to the website Desktop Nexus and find the one that fits your personality. This video shows you where to go and how to find your favorite backgrounds. All you do is search via the search bar on the site or browse around for cool backgrounds. Click "Enlarge" and it will scan you computer for the correct resolution, for the perfect...
How To: Use the Hulu Plus app on an Apple iPhone or iPad
Watch all of your favorite television shows over 3G or WiFi with the official Hulu Plus web app. (Note that, as of November 17, 2010, the subscription rate has dropped from $9.99/month to $7.99/month.) In this clip, you'll learn how to navigate and use the Hulu Plus app on an Apple iOS mobile device like an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
How To: Turn on monaural audio output on an Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
Much like Mac OS X computers, Apple iOS mobile devices like the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch support monaural audio output for those with hearing impairments. In this video clip, you'll learn how to turn it on and use it on your own iOS mobile device.
How To: Magnify the screen on an Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
Much like Mac OS X computers, Apple iOS mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad support screen magnification for those with visual impairments. In this video clip, you'll learn how to turn it on and use it on your own iOS mobile device.
How To: Enable and use VoiceOver on an iPhone, iPad or other Apple iOS mobile device
Much like Mac OS X computers, Apple iOS mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad support VoiceOver, Apple's text-to-speech module. In this video clip, you'll learn how to turn it on and use it on your own iOS mobile device.
How To: Shoot video and take pictures on a Samsung Galaxy Tab
Interested in taking pictures and shooting video on your Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android tablet device? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're the proud owner of a Tab tablet 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: Get started using a Samsung Galaxy Google Android tablet
Want to know how to get around a Samsung Galaxy Google Android tablet? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're the proud owner of a Tab tablet device 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 buttons on a BlackBerry Torch cell phone
Want to know what all of the buttons on a BlackBerry Torch do? 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 video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set a custom ringtone on a Motorola Citrus WX445 cell phone
Set custom ringtones and alert sounds on a Motorola Citrus WX445 cell phone! This brief, unofficial guide from the folks at Wireless Zone will teach you how it's done. For all of the details, and to learn how to use custom ringtones (or, if you like, ring tones) on your own Google Android smartphone, take a look.
How To: Use the WeeMee Avatar Maker app on a Motorola Citrus cell phone
This brief, unofficial guide from the folks at Wireless Zone will teach you how to create a custom avatar using the WeeMee Avatar Maker app on your Motorola Citrus smartphone. For all of the details, and to learn how to make a custom avatar on your own Motorola Citrus Google Android smartphone, take a look.
How To: Beat level 5-13 of Angry Birds with three stars
In search of the secret of how to beat level 13 in theme 5 of Rovio's Angry Birds for iPhone/Android with three stars? This gamer's guide presents a full and complete walkthrough. For all of the details, and to beat level 5-13 of Angry Birds with three stars yourself, take a look.
How To: Hack a USB keyboard into a Google Reader pedal
Are you addicted to Google Reader? If so, you may be looking for an even faster way to scroll through all of your favorite RSS feeds. Well, Matt Richardson has the solution…
How To: Sync a BlackBerry with a Mac and iTunes
In this video from AppleGenius0921 we learn how to sync a Blackberry with a Mac and iTunes. There is now Blackberry software for Mac. After downloading, start up the application. Take your USB cable and connect it from your Blackberry to your Mac. You can see all the applications on your Blackberry listed on your Mac. Here you can also check for updates and see your available memory. Also you can backup all of your data here. This will make a copy of everything on your Blackberry and put it o...