Hot Gadget Hacks How-Tos

How To: Use the Opera web browser

Have you grown tired of your web browser? The Opera browser is similar to many of the most popular browsers used today, but a few unique features make it worth trying. See how to download and use the Opera browser in this how-to video.

How To: Make a Toilet Paper Launcher

Shoot streams of toilet paper in midair with this ultimate TP machine, the Streamerator. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to make a toilet paper launcher with a generic, electric yard blower. This gadget is extremely easy to make. First, you need a steel rod about the same length as the blower, the rod has to be bent at 90 degrees. Two ground clamps are used to mount the steel rod which will serve as a roll holder. A flat punched piece of metal is measured and screwed int...

How To: Make a steam candle

Have you ever seen a steam candle? It's essentially a simple-as-pie steam engine that revolves on top of a water surface. They are relatively easy to make if you know how to do it. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to "hack" together your own steam candle.

How To: Use FileField and jQuery Media modules to host video

Here's a fast lesson in hosting video on your own Drupal website using the FileField and jQuery Media modules. The Filefield and jQuery Media modules are a one-two knock out combination for allowing users to upload media files to fields in your custom content types and then playing back the media files in their matching player or handler. It represents a positive direction for treating fields containing files and is a great starting point for researching your own implementation of this recipe.

How To: Disassemble an HP iPAQ hx2100, 2400 or 2700 series PDA

Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of disassembling your HP iPAQ hx2100, hx2190, hx2400 or hx2700 series pocket PC quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their iPAQ PDAs without actually disassembling their units.

How To: Disassemble an HP iPAQ rw6800 series PDA

Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of disassembling your HP iPAQ rw6815, rw6818, rw6828 series pocket PC quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their iPAQs without actually disassembling their units.

How To: Disassemble an HP iPAQ 6900 series PDA

Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of disassembling your HP iPAQ hw6500, hw6510 (hw6510a, hw6510b, hw6510c, hw6510d, hw6510g), hw6515 (hw6515a, hw6515b, hw6515c, hw6515d, hw6515f), rw6815, rw6818, rw6828, hw6900, hw6910, hw6915, hw6920, hw6925, hw6940, hw6945, hw6950, hw6955 or hw6965 series pocket PC quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to t...

How To: Disassemble an HP iPAQ hx2000 series PDA

Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of disassembling your HP iPAQ hx2000, hx2100, hx2110,hx2115, hx2141s, hx2190 (hx2190a, hx2190b), hx2400, hx2410, hx2490 (hx2490b, hx2490c), hx2495b, hx2700, hx2750, hx2755, hx2790 (hx2790b, hx2790c) or hx2795b series pocket PC quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the gut...

How To: Disassemble an HP iPAQ h3870 series PDA

Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of disassembling your Hewlett Packard iPAQ h3870, h3875, h3835, h3860 or h3830 series pocket PC quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their iPAQs without actually disassembling their units.

How To: Disassemble an HP iPAQ h2210 or h2215 series PDA

Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of disassembling your HP iPAQ h2210 or h2215 series pocket PC quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their iPAQs without actually disassembling their units.

How To: Create a WonderHowTo Widget

This simple tutorial takes you through the process of creating a widget from any list of videos from http://www.WonderHowTo.com. These customizable widgets can be created in various sizes and colors and then added to your blog or website. Enjoy.

How To: Deal with cyber bullies and internet harassment

Don’t let cyber bullies push you around, being nasty and spreading rumors about you online. Learn how to fight back against tormenters who hide behind a computer screen. Internet harassment is just as damaging and hurtful as any other form, and proper action needs to be taken to keep the victim safe. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to protect yourself or someone else from cyber bullies,internet harassment, or online rumors.

How To: Hack a six volt lantern battery

Find out how to use a six volt lantern battery to really save you money. This is no con, or prank, or joke that involves 32 AA batteries; this is the real deal. Just watch this money saving video tutorial to see how to hack a six volt battery. You can easily replace a few of this cells, which are equal to 3 D batteries, which can be used inside of your Maglite flashlight. Don't let that 6 volt battery go to waste after buying it for the other false hack, use them in any way you can, like this...

How To: Jailbreak & unlock the new 2.0 iPhone 3G

The new 2.0 version of Apple iPhone's software lets you download and install applications from the iTunes Store. However, a lot of applications you will probably want doesn't exist there. C-Net will show you how to jailbreak the new Apple iPhone in this video tutorial. The way to do this with a PC is different, so this is mainly for Mac users. You will need to download the PwnageTool 2.0. Just imagine, you can have two application stores on your iPhone when you jailbreak the latest iPhone fir...

How To: Play Nintendo games on Windows Mobile devices

Want to play old school Nintendo on your Windows Mobile devices, such as smartphones? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to install the NES emulator on that Windows Mobile electronic touchscreen device. Just sync up your cell phone, and download the software off of the Internet. Just think, you could be playing Mario in the palm of your hand, on your mobile phone.

How To: Customize HTC Home plug-in for WIndows Mobile devices

This video tutorial shows you how to use a free program to customize the HTC Home plug-in for Windows Mobile touchscreen devices. You can use any Windows Mobile cell phone or other device for this hack. YOu can run applications like Streaming Media on your HTC Home site from your smartphone. Just watch and learn.

How To: Remove the SIM card from the Palm Centro Smartphone

This is a short video tutorial of how to correctly remove the SIM card from the Palm Centro Smartphone. First thing you will have to do is remove the battery cover on your cell phone. Then, take the battery out. Right there is your SIM card access. You will need to remove the Stylus before attempting to remove the SIM card on the Palm Centro Smartphone. Just watch and learn to see how easy it is.