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How To: Sync music, movies, and ringtones on an Apple iPhone

Learn how to synchronize media files on your computer with your Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this Apple mobile device user's guide.

How To: Use Home screen and Home button on an Apple iPhone

In this clip, you'll see how to navigate and use the Home screen and button on any Apple iPhone, including, of course, the 4G. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Create a group for your college class on Facebook

In this tutorial, we learn how to set up a group on Facebook. First, log into your Facebook, then click on "groups", then click "create a new group". Now, give your group a name, description, news, email address, and contact information. When finished, click on "create group". Now you will be able to customized your group by adding images. Once you do this, you can add a website and change your different options. Allow only instructors to upload photos, because students may decide to upload i...

How To: Block websites in Firefox with the BlockSite add-on

This video tutorial belongs to the Computers & Programming category which is going to show you how to block websites in Firefox with the BlockSite add-on. Do a Google search for add-ons for Firefox and click the first link. On the home page, search for 'block websites' add-on, find it and click 'add to Firefox'. Then on the software installation page, click on 'install'. Now click on 'tools' and select 'add-ons'. Click on the 'block site' add-on and type in your password to go to the 'block s...

How To: Organize your apps with folders on an Apple iPhone 4

See how to use the new folders feature within iOS 4 to keep track of your documents and applications. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 4G or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Use the camera on an Apple iPhone 4G phone

See how to take, edit and share pictures with an iPhone 4G. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 4G or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Easily Clear Your Cache

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to clear their cache in Internet Explorer. Begin by opening the web browser. Then click on Tools from the top menu and select Internet Options. In the General tab under Browsing History, click on Delete. When the Delete Browsing History window opens, click on Delete Cookies and click OK. To automatically clear cookies, click on Settings under Browsing History and check Every time I visit the web page. Then finish by clicking OK. This video will benefi...

How To: Increase your wi-fi signal with a coffee can

In this tutorial, we learn how to increase your Wi-Fi signal with a coffee can. Materials you will need are : a knife, a coffee can, tape, USB Wi-Fi adapter, and marker. First, measure 1 inch from the bottom of the coffee can then trace your USB around that mark. Now, cut a hole in that shape in the can. Next, cover the hole with your tape. Next, hook your USB up to your cable adapter, and then place it in the coffee can. Now, plug your USB into your computer and you should have more signals ...

How To: Wipe a blackberry bbsak easily

In this tutorial, we learn how to wipe a BlackBerry using BBsak. First, download and install this program to your computer. Next, connect your phone to your computer. Open up the BBSAK program, then enter your information in. Now, make sure your device is backed up. After this, click on "wipe device", which is located on the BBSAK window. A warning window will pop up, click "ok" if you are sure you want to do this action. Your phone should now shut down, then start back up. Now, you can reloa...

How To: Get addons and plugins for Google Chrome

In order to get add-ons and plug-ins for Google Chrome, you to go to Chrome Plugins. Type the address into your browser. Then, press Enter. Scroll down the list. Choose and add-on that you want: for example, Click & Clean. Click on the one that you would like to choose. Find "Download Latest Version" and click on it. Wait for it to download and click on it. There are lots of options. Click & Clean allows you to clean your browser with only one click. Session Save allows you to save the sessio...

How To: Use Bluetooth connectivity to share cell phone files

In this Electronics video tutorial you will learn how to use Bluetooth connectivity to share cell phone files. You are not hacking in to other people's phones as you need their permission to access their phones. You can change ringtones and pictures or share them with your friends. For this both people have to have Bluetooth on. Go to options > Bluetooth > visibility > shown to all. Now go back to Bluetooth and make sure it's ON. Now select 'paired devices'. The same steps have also to be fol...

How To: Set a passcode for your iPhone or iTouch

In this tutorial, we learn how to set a passcode for your iPhone or iPod touch. First, go to your main menu and then find the "settings" button. Then, click on "general" and find "passcode lock". You will now be prompted to enter a passcode into your phone, then re-enter it. Now, you will be directed to a menu where you can decide how often you will have to enter your password, and if you want your password to be turned on or off. Now, when you turn on your phone you will be prompted to enter...

How To: Clear Cache and Cookies Using Firefox

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to clear cache and cookies in Mozilla Firefox. This task is very simple, easy and fast to do. Begin by opening the Mozilla Firefox web browser. Then click on Tools menu on the top of the window and select Options. Now click on the Advanced tab. Under the Network tab in Cache, click on Clear Now. To clear cookies, click on Tools and select Options. Then click on the Privacy tab and click on Clear Now under the Private Data heading. This video will bene...

How To: Download mathematical applets using Wolfram Alpha

In this tutorial, we learn how to download mathematical applets using Wolfram Alpha. First, go to the website Wolfram Demonstrations. Once on this site, use the search bar to type in whatever topic you are interested in, and press enter. After this, you can scroll through and see several different applets. Next, you can click "watch web preview" to get a brief idea of what the applet does. When you find one you like, download the Mathematica Player, which you will only have to download once. ...

How To: Save multiple locations in Yelp

This video tutorial is in the Computers & Programming category where you will learn how to save multiple locations in Yelp. Yelp is great for finding businesses in your neighborhood. You can also search for something in other cities. You can enter the location in the 'near' box to search for something somewhere else. You can also save locations to easily search later. Click on 'account' and then on 'manage saved locations'. Here you click on 'add new location', type in the location name and t...

How To: Siphon gas out of a 3.8 GM engine

In this video tutorial you will learn how to siphon gas out of a modern 3.8 GM engine. The tools you need are a screwdriver, a clear plastic pipe and a container to hold the gas. Every fuel tank has a fuel inlet and outlet point. Remove the two clamps on the pipe connected to the fuel outlet point on the tank and fix the clear plastic pipe. The other end of the plastic pipe goes in to the container. Now locate the fuel pump relay in the relay box. In this engine it is relay number 19. Remove ...

How To: Remove advertisements from sites in Mozilla Firefox

In this tutorial, we learn how to remove advertisements from Mozilla Firefox. First, click on "tools", then "add ons". After this, type in "adblockplus" in the search bar. Now, click "add to Firefox", then download and install this add-on. When finished installing, go to the website where you want images blocked. Once on the site, click on the adblock icon and select "open blockable items". Now, right click and click on "block this item", then "add filter". When you click on this, the images ...

How To: Get started on Twitter

In this tutorial, we learn how to get started on Twitter. First, log onto Twitter, then click on the "join" button towards the bottom. On the next page, enter in your username you want, as well as a password and your email address. After this information is entered, click on the sign up button. next, you will be able to enter in your other social networking emails, so you can see if your friends from there are using Twitter. For the next step, you will be brought to your home page, where you ...

How To: Upload pictures from your cell phone to a computer

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to upload pictures from their cell phone to their computer. Begin by connecting the DCU60 USB cable to the cell phone and connect it to your computer/laptop. Then insert the software CD into the computer. Install the software, depending on the type of phone that you have. When the phone is ready to be used by the computer, select media transfer to upload the pictures from the phone. This video will benefit those viewers who have a cell phone, and woul...

How To: Set up a Tumblr blog

In this tutorial, we learn how to set up a Tumblr blog. First, log onto the Tumblr website by clicking the sign up button. Enter your email address, a password, and the URL you want your Tumblr website to be at. After this, click the sign up button. Now, you will be brought to a welcome page and start changing your settings. Click on customize, then add a title, description, and upload a picture. You can also click on the theme, colors, and feeds tab to change more preferences. When you are f...

How To: Unbrick an iPod Touch

Jeremy teaches us how to unbrick an iPod touch in this tutorial. First, hold the bottom button and top button simultaneously until the device shuts off. Hold these together until the logo comes on the device, then let go. The Apple logo will stay around for several seconds, maybe even minutes. Once the logo has disappeared, your regular screen should come back on the device. Now you will be able to resume using your device. If the logo stays on the screen for a long time, don't get worried, i...

How To: Delete your Gmail account

In this tutorial, we learn how to delete your Gmail account. First, log onto your Gmail account and click on "settings". Now, click on "accounts", then go to "Google account settings". Once you click this, you will be directed a new page with your information. Under "my products" you will see an option to click "edit". After you click on this, click on "remove Gmail permanently" under the "delete a product" heading. You will now have a deletion warning, if you are sure about deleting, check t...

How To: Use card view on the Palm Pre

In this tutorial, we learn how to use card view on the Palm Pre. To use this feature, you want to flick up or press the center button on the phone. After you do this you can move between cards by sweeping left to right. Maximize an application by flicking down and return to card view by pressing on the center button again. To reduce the size of cards, tap while holding the screen. To reorder the cards, drag them to different destinations along the card line up. doing this will help you work y...

How To: Choose a safe password

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a safe password. Passwords are essential, and need to be safe for when browsing around the internet. Other people aren't meant to be able to nose around your information, so protect your information with an indecipherable password. Don't choose a password that is easy to crack, never use personal information. A random number in the phone book isn't a good idea either, software used by hackers can crack these. Make sure your password is 8 characters long ...

How To: Set up and use a Pantech Jest smartphone

Whether you're the proud owner of a Pantech Jest phone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video guide, which presents a general overview of how to set the phone up. For details, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to see what it takes to set up a Jest yourself, take a look.

How To: Install the Cyanogen mod on a Nexus One smartphone

See how to install the Cynaogen mod on a Google Nexus One phone. Whether you're the owner of a Google Nexus One Android smartphone or just covet one, you're sure to enjoy this Nexus One owner's guide from Nexus One Hacks, which presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to install a Sega Genesis emulator on your phone. For complete details, take a look!

How To: Turn your Nexus One smartphone into a WiFi hotspot

Interested in tethering a WiFi device to your Google Nexus One phone? This guide will show you how it's done. Whether you're the owner of a Google Nexus One Android smartphone or just covet one, you're sure to enjoy this Nexus One owner's guide from Nexus One Hacks, which presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the tethering process. For complete details, take a look!

How To: Install an HTC Desire ROM on a Google Nexus One phone

Want to install an HTC Desire ROM on your Google Nexus One smartphone? Whether you're the owner of a Google Nexus One Android smartphone or just covet one, you're sure to enjoy this Nexus One owner's guide from Nexus One Hacks, which presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to install and use an HTC Desire ROM on your phone. For complete details, take a look!

How To: Install HTC Keyboard on your Google Nexus One phone

Want to use an HTC-style keyboard on a Google Nexus One? It can be done! Whether you're the owner of a Google Nexus One Android smartphone or just covet one, you're sure to enjoy this Nexus One owner's guide from Nexus One Hacks, which presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to install the HTC keyboard hack. For complete details, take a look!