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How To: Convert PDF to a Word document online for free
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to convert PDF to a Word document online for free. You cannot edit a PDF document. In order to edit it, you got to convert the PDF document to word document. Doing this conversion is really very easy and simple to do and takes practically no time. Simply go to the site ConvertPDFtoWord, browse for the PDF file that you want to convert to word and click on 'convert and download'. You will get the word version downloaded. It's th...
How To: Create your own wallpapers
In this tutorial, we learn how to create your own wallpapers. First, go to the website http://wallpapers.x3studios.com/. Once you are on this website, you will be able to change the background then add on graphics that are loaded in their library already. You can also add in text if you prefer to. You simply just drag and drop all the different things into the background until you have what you want. Once you are finished, save to the gallery and then you will be provided with a link where yo...
How To: Fix 1600 errors when Jailbreaking 3.1 firmware
In this tutorial we learn how to fix 1600 errors when jailbreaking 3.1 firmware. First, make sure your iTunes is updated to 9.0 and make sure you have 3.0 firmware. Having these installed on your phone will help make sure you don't get the 1600 error. You will have to play around with your device to see what works to remove the error. You can also hold the power and home button for several seconds to place it into DFU mode, which should help you install new programs onto your phone. When fini...
How To: Get blocked video and websites
In order to access blocked videos and websites, you will need to set up a proxy service in the U.S., if you are trying to use Hulu. Go to a list site.
How To: Make a hack pack
This video tutorial belongs to the Electronics category which is going to show you how to make a hack pack. This is basically turning a notebook in to something that you can take literally anywhere. Here you will learn how to create a video streaming hack pack to carry around with you and be able to do live internet shows anywhere. For this you will need a netbook, Sony PSP, mobile Wi-Fi thumbstick, microphone and a webcam with Velcro or adhesive. Plug in the mobile Wi-Fi stick for internet c...
How To: Enable Emoji icons
This video tutorial is in the Electronics category where you will learn how to enable Emoji icons on your iPhone. These icons are the yellow faces with emotions that you use in any internet messenger program. On your iPhone search for a program called spell number. Tap on the program and download the Spell Number Emoji. It's free. After it is downloaded, tap on it and type in 9876543.21 to unlock the Emoji icons on the key board. Now go to general > keyboards > international keyboards > Japan...
How To: Jailbreak the Iphone 3g and keep your data
In this tutorial, we learn how to jailbreak an iPhone 3g and keep the data. First, plug your phone in and connect it to your computer. Next, go to the website felixbruns iPod firmware. Go to the bottom of the page and find where it says "iPhone 3g 3.0" then download and install this to your computer. Next, go and download this zip file, and download and install this on your computer. Next, turn off your phone, then wait for it to restart. Now, hold the power button off and click on the RedSno...
How To: Send a text message on the LG GW620
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to send a text message on a cell phone. This task is very easy, fast and simple to do. Begin by opening the text slider. Then select the message icon from the menu. To compose a new message, click on New Message. In the To field, type in the receiver's phone number or name of the contact. Now type in your text message in the bottom field. When finished composing the message, click on Send. This video will benefit those viewers who are beginning to use...
How To: Upload Wordpress files using Filezilla
In this video, we learn how to upload Wordpress files using Filezilla. Before you get started, you will need to know the host, username, and password for your domain name. After this, click the quick connect button to connect to your server. The left hand side will show the local files on your server. Look in the root directory of your server and right click, then choose "create directory". Now, click on the plus sign to see a blog sub directory. Next, find where you downloaded Wordpress onto...
How To: Upload HTML files without a FTP client
In this tutorial, we learn how to upload HTML files without a FTP client. First, go to your HTML files and name the home page "index". Next, go to Zymic and sign up with the website. Next, go to your account management, then click "create new web host account". You will now enter in your website, then login. Now, you will click on file manager and click "upload files". Browse to find your index page and anything else you want to upload. When finished, copy your URL, then test it out to see if...
How To: Use caret browsing
This video tutorial is in the Computers & Programming category where you will learn how to use caret browsing. Caret browsing is a method of selecting text on any web page. You can activate caret browsing by pressing the f7 button on your computer. It is available in Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers. Normally, for selecting text on a web page, you highlight the text by clicking and dragging the cursor and then you can copy and paste it in to a text editor. While doing this, if there are...
How To: Root Motorola's Droid X cell phone from Verizon
It seemed like an impossible task. No one could figure it out. Only God himself knew the answer. But the impossible has become possibly after only a week of trying. The Droid X has been rooted.
How To: Use the "Konami code" on FaceBook
In this tutorial, we learn how to use the "Konami code" on Facebook. First, log onto your Facebook and press: up, up, down, down, left, right, b, a, then the enter key. Then, right click and you will get circles onto your Facebook wherever you click. You can go into a page and when you click it will still do it. The only way to get rid of it is to refresh your Facebook or exit out of Facebook. This will only work while you are on this website, and adds a unique touch while you are exploring F...
How To: Make a website for free
This video turtorial is on how to make a free website (without any cost at all). There are two ways to make a website and you can choose whichever one you want. First, go to Webs.com. Go down to "pick a site address" and create a password. Click "create a website". Fill in the information requested. Choose a template. Agree to terms of service. Click create site. Press "No thanks" and continue to next page and start to build. Click content box button. Choose page options. Edit template.
How To: Create a Facebook event for a group or member page
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a Facebook event for a group or member page. To do this, log into your Facebook account, then click on the "create an event" link. Now you will be able to add a name, tagline, description, date, type of event, start time, location, and more details about the event. Once you do this, you can invite your friends into the event and also make it a private event or a public one. After this, you will also be able to upload a photo and then once friend's RSVP...
How To: Crimp your own ethernet cables
In this tutorial, we learn how to crimp your own Ethernet cables. First, grab your cable and take the end of the crimper. Place the cable inside of the crimper, then cut off the first few inches of the cable. Next, unwind the different cables and then use your crimper to straighten on the edges. Cut the wires so they are even, then strip it again if you cut the cable too short. If you have never dealt with crimping cables before, you might want to have someone experienced to help you. Make su...
How To: Use installous properly on your iPhone
Use installous properly on your iPhone
How To: Establish an account on Twitter
In this tutorial, we learn how to establish an account on Twitter. First, log onto Twitter. After you get onto the website, click on the sign up button, then enter your screen name and other personal information in. When you are finished signing up, you will be able to change your settings and import friends from your e-mail addresses. Under your settings, you will be able to change the background and colors on your page, as well as your icon picture. Next, start to follow people on Twitter, ...
How To: Set up an FTP connection using Firezilla
This video tutorial is in the Computers & Programming category where you will learn how to set up an FTP connection using Firezilla. Open up your filezilla program. On the top left, click on the file menu button, and select 'site manager'. In the window that opens up, select 'new folder' and give it a name. Now create a site to store in this new folder. Click on 'new site' and name it. Now on the right hand side, enter the host and the port. The default port is 21. Under server type, select F...
How To: Watch movies and tv online for free
In this tutorial, we learn how to watch movies and TV online for free. You can do this through the website Hulu. This is a completely legal website, and you can either sign up for an account or just browse the site. You can watch movies and television shows through here, they have a large selection. They also have a great variety of different short clips for different shows. The player on the website has dimmer switches and full screen mode as well. This is a great website if you want a legal...
How To: Install stylish themes in Google Chrome
In this tutorial, we learn how to install themes for Google Chrome. First, enable user scripts by visiting the website Chrome user scripts. Install the Chrome 4.0 onto your computer, then type in "chrome.exe --enable-user-scripts" into your run menu. After this, scripts will show up on your page. Scroll through the different types of themes until you find one that you like the best. To use these, you simply just click on the image and then download which one you like. You can install differen...
How To: Get past WebSense
In this video, we learn how to get past WebSense. First, download a file called UltraSurf. Another way to get past WebSense is to go to Google and type in http://junkblender.com. When you get on the website, go to the link that says "cakebird". After this, type in what website you want to go to and you should be able to go to it. These are both free and easy ways to get past WebSense within only a few minutes or less, including download time. This is great for schools or employers that block ...
How To: Sync your iPhone / iPod Touch to 2 iTunes libraries
In this tutorial, we learn how to sync your iPhone to iTunes. First, go to Cydia on your phone and go to sources, then edit and add 'http://redwolfberry.com/rupertgee/cydia/'. After this, search for the package SwitchTunes and install it. After you install this, open this up on your phone, then sync your computer with this program. After this, when you open up SwitchTunes, you will have all your same music on this. From here, you can sync the music with your iTunes on your phone and listen to...
How To: Make a custom ringtone for your iPhone through iTunes
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make free custom ring tones for an iPhone. Begin by clicking on the Start menu and select Control Panel. Then click on the Folder Options and deselect "Hide extensions for known file types". Now open iTunes and select the desired song. Right-click on it and select Get Info. Click on the Options tab and make the song lasts only 29 seconds. Then right-click on the song and select Create AAC version and wait for it to finish converting. Now open the c...
How To: Bypass and skip megavideo time limit in 10 seconds
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to bypass and skip Mega Video time line in 10 seconds. This task is very easy, fast and simple to do. If users are not a member on the Mega Video website, they will have a 72 minute time limit when viewing any videos. Begin by downloading and installing the Hide My IP program. Once downloaded and installed, open the program. Then click on Hide My I.P. Now simply refresh the Mega Video page to continue watching the rest of the video. This video will be...
How To: Put an iPhone into recovery mode after using ziPhone
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to put their iPod device into recovery mode using Z-Phone. The Z-phone application does not work on 1st generation iPod devices. Begin by unplugging the device from your computer. Then hold down the power and center button until the device\s screen goes completely black. Now hold the center button as you connect the device back to your computer. Finish by following the process in iTunes to restore the device. This video will benefit those viewers who ...
How To: Use Greasemonkey to hide YouTube comments by default
Disable YouTube comments & keep your head from exploding. This clip will show you how to use a Greasemonkey script to automatically hide YouTube comments. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over a minute and a half. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Create a homepage with links to your favorite websites
Interested in creating your own custom start page with links to all of your favorite webpages? This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Add an IMDB search function to the Chrome web browser
Looking for a quicker way to use IMDB in Chrome? On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica shows you how to use GoToIMDB for the best way to look up films with a single click.This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under two minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Protect your privacy with the Mozilla Firefox browser
Want to be as secure as you can while you surf the web? The EFF and the TOR project have brought you HTTPS Everywhere, a Firefox addon that encrypts as many websites as possible. This clip will show you how to use it. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Include images & custom fonts in your Gmail signature
Interested in fancifying your Google Gmail signature by including custom fonts and images? This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over a minute and a half. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use the Google Page Speed performance analysis tool
Interested in using Google's Page Speed performance analysis application? This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over four minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Optimize your deep web assets for Google
Google is one of the most powerful forces on the Internet, and their technology can be the key to helping you find success in whatever your online endeavor might be, from web design to filmmaking. This video is a part of their Google Webmaster Series, offering help to webmasters the world over on how to best utilize Google in their work. This video will show you how to optimize your deep web content, like databases and forms, to be crawled by Google using a few simple tricks.
How To: Deal with having your website hacked
Google is one of the most powerful forces on the Internet, and their technology can be the key to helping you find success in whatever your online endeavor might be, from web design to filmmaking. This video is a part of their Google Webmaster Series, offering help to webmasters the world over on how to best utilize Google in their work. This video will show you how to restore your Google ranking after your website has been hacked. Hopefully you never will be, but if you are this video is her...
How To: Send big files larger than your email attachment limit
Learn how to email large files that are bigger than the file attachment limit. This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over three minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Using the Bitlocker encryption tool in MS Windows 7
Do you worry that if your PC is stolen someone can copy all of your data? Then you should encrypt your hard drive and removable USB drives too. In this video tutorial, you'll see how Windows 7 has beefed up Bitlocker, its built-in encryption program, and learn how to use it. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under two minutes of your time. For more information, including complete, step-by-step ...
How To: Block a particular website in MS Windows 7 or Vista
Want to block one specific website while allowing access to the rest of the web? With the Microsft Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system, it's a cinch! So cinchy is it, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over three minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use the Applocker security feature in MS Windows 7
In this Microsoft Windows 7 users guide, you'll learn how to take advantage of the operating system's new Applocker security feature. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about a minute and a half. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Avoid spam by creating disposable email addresses
Thwart would-be spammers by creating temporary, disposable email addresses at GuerillaMail. This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Find & add friends with the Foursquare iPhone app
Interested in finding your friends with Foursquare's iPhone application? This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over three minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.