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How To: Use voice commands on an HTC 7 Trophy WP7 smartphone

Go hands free by using voice commands on your HTC 7 Trophy! This Windows Phone 7 owner's guide will teach you everything you'll need to know. For all of the details, and to get started using voice commands on your own HTC 7 Trophy, watch the clip!

How To: Your iPhone's Mail App Finally Has the Feature Outlook and Other Email Clients Had for Years

One of Apple's most prominent iOS 16 features lets you unsend iMessages, but those aren't the only things you can take back. Your iPhone's Mail app also has the Undo Send feature, and unlike the Messages app, you can even customize the amount of time you have to stop an email before it's too late.

News: Thanks to Augmented Reality, You Can Measure Almost Anything with Your iPhone

Thanks to Apple's ARKit, a new app will let iPhone users measure distances through the magic of augmented reality.

News: MLB Now Lets Fans Experience Home Run Derby in Augmented Reality via New App

The 2021 season of Major League Baseball (MLB) is in full swing, and now that vaccines are widespread in the US, major baseball stadiums are allowing fans back in at full capacity.

News: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max: Full Spec Comparison of Samsung & Apple's Best Phones

At the beginning of every year, Samsung drops a fantastic phone in the Galaxy S series, and then tries to top it with the Galaxy Note series in August. This year, Samsung had their work cut out for them. But they managed to improve on their predecessor and properly challenge Apple's best.

How To: Back up important computer files online and on external storage devices

Back up your computer data and save your time, money and valuable information using these helpful tips. There are several options to backing up and storing your important data, ranging from tiny keychain USB drives to backing up your files online. This informative and lighthearted video from Kipkay shows you how.

How To: Install a Windows 7-style Aero theme in Firefox

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to install a Windows 7-style Aero theme in Mozilla Firefox web browser. This process is very easy, fast and simple to do. Firefox Mozilla is available on the Mac and Windows computer. Simply go to the link provided in the video description. Now on the add-on page, click on Add to Firefox and click Accept and Install on the next page. When the window pops up, lick on Install Now and wait for it to finish installing. Then click Restart Now once it's fin...

News: Apple iOS 13 Public Beta 3 Available, Includes Updates to 3D Touch, Photos, Icons & More

The wait wasn't so long this time. Apple released public beta 3 for iOS 13 on Thursday, July 18, just one day after the release of developer beta 4. For context, Apple took five days to seed public beta 2 after releasing dev beta 3, so it's a pleasant surprise that the latest public beta dropped so soon.

News: Get Trippy on the Vive with OmniPudding's Cube-Based Particle Simulator

Want proof that user experiences matter? Look no further than the HTC Vive and Omnipudding's particle generator, GPU Cubes VR, which lets you interact with thousands of colorful, cubic particles in a black void. If this was a simulator for your computer only, controlled with a mouse or keyboard, you'd be bored in seconds—but it's just simple, instant fun on the Vive.

News: Lego Transforms Statues into AR Creatures at Legoland Windsor Theme Park via Mobile App

Few brands have been more enthusiastic about augmented reality than Lego, which has now expanded its AR experiences from toys to theme parks.

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 ...

News: Nokia's Snake Game Slithers into Augmented Reality via Facebook AR

If you're a part of Generation X or a Millennial, there's a good chance that the first mobile game you played was Snake on an old school Nokia phone. Now, you can relive that nostalgia of monochrome and push buttons in augmented reality with the Facebook Camera.

News: The Rundown of Samsung's New Flagship Galaxy S4 from Their Live Unpacked Event

Samsung just concluded their live unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S4! A more in-depth look can be found here.

How To: Stop Gmail from Automatically Loading Images in Your Emails

Securing your email address is one of the most important things you can do on the internet. Hackers, spammers, and overly aggressive marketers can turn your Gmail inbox into a heap trash if you're not careful.

How To: Find your IP address

In this video, we learn how to find your IP address. First, start up your computer and open up your web browser. Next, you will type in the site: WhatIsMyIPAddress. Once you do this, you will be led to a new site which will load up your IP information at the top of the page. Once you have this information, make sure you don't share it with anyone else. If someone gets this information, they will be able to hack into your computer and ruin it. They could also access sensitive information and s...

How To: Jailbreak an iPhone or iPod Touch firmware 3.0

George3694 will show you how to jailbreak an iPhone or iPod touch firmware 3.0. This will work on the iPod touch first and second generation, the iPhone original and 3GS. Download Red snow software from the link provided. Click on browse download firmware and put it on your desktop. Next upload the firmware to your device. Install both features, make sure your device is plugged in and turned off. Follow the instructions and put device in DF mode. Just wait as the software loads to your machine.

News: Kickstarter Game System Uses iOS & Android Devices to Merge Tabletop Gaming with Augmented Reality

The fortunes of ARKit and ARCore are still in the hands of developers, who have been increasing the number of mobile augmented reality apps on the market, but perhaps not as fast as companies like Apple might have expected. But one new product is looking to literally kickstart mobile AR gaming by introducing a few key components that harness the traditional board game model.

How To: Create a poll on a Drupal website

This tutorial shows you how to create a poll on your Drupal website. Create a poll on a Drupal website.

Brief Reality: Halliburton, New York Jets, CyberLink Join the Augmented Reality Movement

A survey by ABI Research revealed that only 25 percent of businesses have implemented augmented reality technology in some form or fashion.

How To: Clear browsing history and search history in Safari

You may not know this, but clearing the browsing and search history on your favorite web browser, can actually make things go a bit faster. It can also protect you from possible ridicule from friends or family members for visiting bad websites. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to clear your history in Safari using a couple simple steps. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Build a Gakken Karakuri somersault doll with MAKE

In this video, John Park takes you through all the steps of building a Gakken Karakuri somersault doll. You can purchase the doll, but the instructions come in Japanese and not English. It's a good think John's here to help you out! You'll have the somersault doll built in no time at all!

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: Sort & Filter Apple Arcade Titles on Your iPhone to Find the Perfect Game to Play

When it comes to mobile gaming, it's tough to beat Apple Arcade. With over 100 games and counting, there's something for everyone to play. That said, the ever-growing list of titles can make it difficult to find the games that are right for you. That's why Apple Arcade's sorting and filtering tools are essential for any subscriber.

News: KitKat for Sprint's Samsung Galaxy S4 Rolling Out Right Now!

Per an anonymous leak yesterday and an official announcement today, the latest version of Android, KitKat (4.4), is rolling out right now for Sprint's variant of the Galaxy S4.

How To: Access blocked websites using Google

A Google trick to bypass computer security at your school and access blocked websites. Access blocked websites using Google.

Bye, Notch: Samsung's Developing a Way to Embed the Selfie Camera in the Screen

While 2017 saw the rise of "bezel-less" smartphones, none truly lived up to the name. Samsung shrank its bezels significantly, while Apple went with the infamous "notch." However, Samsung seems on the verge of kicking bezels out the door with a new patent application that embeds the front camera into the display.

Exclusive: Meta Company Asks Court for More Time in Patent Infringement Lawsuit Case

The legal drama framing the closure of Meta Company continues even after the company's assets have been sold to a new owner.

Market Reality: Microsoft & Lenovo See Differing Results from AR Headsets, WaveOptics Preps Next-Gen Smartglasses

The price tag for the Microsoft HoloLens might be out of range for the average consumer's budget, but for enterprises, like BAE Systems, adopting the AR headset is yielding a return on the investment. And for those with even slimmer wallets, Best Buy just made the Lenovo Mirage, part of the Star Wars: Jedi Challenges package, more affordable.

News: Magic Leap Will Bring Star Wars to Mixed Reality

The mysterious Magic Leap just partnered up with Lucasfilm's ILM xLAB to bring Star Wars to their mixed reality headsets. Based on the video demo making its way around the internet, it looks pretty impressive.

News: Microsoft Unveils Mesh Platform for Collaborative HoloLens Apps, Previews Pokemon GO Proof of Concept

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for virtual and remote collaboration, and Microsoft has a solution that may serve as the catalyst for more such apps for augmented and virtual reality in the near future.

News: HoloLens Used to Improve Plastic Surgery

There is now another way for doctors to use augmented reality in operations. This time, it's for plastic surgery — Specifically facial surgery.

How To: Hide comments on MySpace

Want a bit more privacy in your MySpace account? Here's how to hide comments in MySpace. After you login, you should see a button that says 'edit profile' near the top. If you have a MySpace 1.0 profile you have to go to the 'About Me' section and at the bottom of it type this exactly like you see it here

CES 2015: ImmersiON-VRelia Can Turn Any Smartphone into a VR Headset

Samsung's Gear VR headset is a thing of beauty; unfortunately, it only works with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. That's where ImmersiON-VRelia's Head-Mounted Displays come in to play. With four different HMD models, we got a hands-on look at "The Go," which is not only affordable (at $125), but also compatible with the majority of Android and iOS devices.

How To: Beat level 3-4 of Plants vs Zombies HD for the iPad

Need help figuring out how to beat level 3-4 of PopCap Games' Plants vs. Zombies for the iPad? See how it's done with this gamer's guide, which presents a complete walkthrough of the process. With the right technique, the level is easy to beat. For more information, and to win stage 3-4 of this whimsical tower defense game yourself, watch this helpful video guide.

How To: Read an epub-format digital book on your iPad

This tutorial will work on any Apple device running iOS 4. Besides finding books through the Apple store, you can also find unlocked epub-format books (such as through Google Books or the Gutenberg Project) and use the iBooks application to read them on your iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone. Even customize your covers!

How To: Install a Lightroom slideshow on a WordPress blog

If you’re a photographer who's using WordPress to your blog, more often than not, you are making compromises on what pictures to put on your post. You don't want to overrun the space on the browser with images and have the user sift for the content, but you want to post more than just one. Learn how to an insert a Lightroom slideshow onto your WordPress blog. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video software tutorial.

How To: Protect your site from hacker attacks with Google

They are after you from all over the globe. Looking for ways to exploit you. Ways to hurt you. Not political terrorists, but rather "info terrorists." Each month thousands of websites get hacked into and have hidden links inserted into the pages by people wanting their spam sites to rank highly in the search engines.