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How To: Backup a MySQL database with DreamCoder
If you're new to DreamCoder for MySQL, one of the very first things you may want to do is know how to backup a given MySQL database. Happily, this tutorial will walk you, step by step, through the backup process. Take a look!
News: Google Rumored to Invest $875M in LG Display to Give Pixel 2 Some Curves
The Pixel is now rumored to be the next phone up in line to be getting a curved display. ET News just reported that Google is in talks to invest $875 million (KRW 1 trillion) in LG Display to give their next-generation Pixel 2 smartphone some curves around the edges.
How To: Combine your Facebook and Twitter status updates
Ever wished you could combine your Facebook and Twitter status updates? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to start consolidating own Facebook and Twitter updates, watch this handy guide.
How To: Transfer a call from your cell phone to Gmail with Google Voice
In this clip, you'll learn how to a transfer a call from your mobile phone to your Google Gmail inbox using Google Voice. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.
How To: Remake Google Earth in your image with Google SketchUp
Watch this software tutorial video to learn how to use Google SketchUp to add your own 3D models to Google Earth. Remaking Google Earth in your image will be easy once you've watched this helpful how-to video.
News: Make a water gun alarm clock
Silly and gratuitous DIY comes to mind. But let's not overthink this Howcast video.
How To: Collect your $100 iPhone credit from Apple
Early iPhone buyer? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to find out if you're eligible for a $100 Apple credit, and watch how easy it is to collect. This how-to video will help you get your $100 iPhone credit quickly if you are eligible.
News: Step Right Up, Your Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Is Now Ready to Go with Waze's New Order Ahead Option
Oh, Waze—you know, that Google-owned traffic navigation app that tempts drivers into stopping at local food joints like Dunkin' Donuts and Taco Bell? Well, now you can even order a large iced coffee through the app before you even arrive at a fast food hotspot.
How To: Use Bing Local Search on an HTC 7 Trophy Windows Phone 7 smartphone
One of the upsides to having a Windows-branded phone is that, if you're Google averse, it's a piece of cake to access Microsoft's official internet search engine, Bing. In this clip, you'll learn how to use Bing Local Search on your HTC 7 Trophy WP7 cell phone.
How To: Prevent "Friend Check-Ins" when using Facebook
Underwhelmed by Facebook's new Places geo-tracking feature? Disable it. It's easy. Whether you're completely new to the Facebook's popular social networking site or simply require a small amount of clarification on how to deal with the Places feature, you're sure to benefit from this helpful video guide. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use the Smart Dial feature on an HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone
The Desire 7's Smart Dial autocomplete tool makes dialing numbers a snap. Learn how to use it with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Easily delete and manage your browsing history on IE 7
Sometimes, there are certain sites that people may not be so proud of. So what's the best option? Deleting the history of course! In this helpful computer tutorial, you will find out how to delete the browsing history in Internet Explorer 7. Each web browser have different rules, so this tutorial will not work for other programs like Firefox. So sit back, pay attention, and enjoy!
Multitask Like a Boss: How to Watch & Read at the Same Time by Making Videos in Articles Sticky
Embedded videos are increasingly common around the web. Sometimes the video is there to enhance the content of the page, and other times it's the only content on the page. Regardless, if you scroll to read the accompanying article or comments, you lose sight of the video.
How To: Organize your bookmarks in Firefox
Do you have so many Firefox bookmarks that you start forgetting what's what? Well, conveniently, there's a utility in Firefox that most people don't know about: Smart Bookmarks!
How To: Send a PIN message on a BlackBerry smartphone
Need some help figuring out how to send a PIN message on a BlackBerry phone? 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 official video guide from the folks at Blackberry. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Clear Cache on Firefox and Google Chrome
Simple steps on how to clear your cache on Firefox and Google Chrome. Clear Cache on Firefox:
News: Instagram's About to Become as Annoying as Facebook
We're so used to seeing things in particular ways that anything different just doesn't make sense to our brains. Culturally, we like to read things from left to right, and from top to bottom. Change that and our brains struggle to adjust.
How To: Facebook Pulls Switcheroo on Your Email Address to @Facebook.com—Here's How to Fix It
First off, Facebook rolled out @facebook.com email addresses for everyone nearly two years ago, so that's nothing new. But what is new is that they've recently defaulted everybody's visible email address that's seen on their Facebook Timelines. So, if you had your Gmail address listed for all to see on your profile's "About" section, it's now been replaced to the default @facebook.com email address.
How To: Install Continuum v5 rom on a Samsung Captivate
If you want to flash the Continuum v5 ROM on your Samsung Captivate, make sure to watch this video first. You'll learn how to
News: Apple Seeds iOS 14.7 RC with Support for MagSafe Battery Pack
Apple released the iOS 14.7 RC (release candidate) today, Tuesday, July 13. The new update — and likely official 14.7 release — includes support for Apple's new MagSafe Battery Pack, adds two Apple Card Family options to combine credit limits and share one co-owned account, among other new features and changes.
News: Welcome to NextReality
The reality of tomorrow will not be static. We're here to bring you a daily look into the cutting edge innovations poised to merge the impossible worlds of our imagination with real life. We're NextReality.
How To: Manage connections on a BlackBerry smartphone running OS 5
Learn how to use the Manage Connections pane to control mobile network, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections on your v5 BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. 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: Listen to your favorite music by creating a station on Pandora
Pandora is a fantastic website that will let you listen to music for free. One of the greatest features of the music service is the ability to create your own station so you can listen to your favorite songs and even discover music you'll like. This segment will walk you through the process of creating a Pandora station.
How To: Build and use a tinyCylon kit
In this Electronics video tutorial you will learn how to build and use a tinyCylon kit. The kit contains a battery pack, a PCB, LEDs, resistor, a momentary switch and a screw. The long end of the LEDs will go into the square shaped contacts. Don’t push the LEDs right up to the board. Instead, use some poster putty to hold the LEDs standing upright so that they can be bent later on. Fix all the LEDs in this manner and solder them on the other side. Then solder the leads of the battery pack. ...
How To: Download university courses online - free
Learn how you can get free online education: see this must-have, massive list of resources.
How To: Move picture files from a Windows PC to a BlackBerry smartphone
Learn how to use BlackBerry Media Sync 3.0 to move your digital images from your PC to a BlackBerry smartphone. This clip will show you how it's done. 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.
News: Snap Scores Big in Battle for Augmented Reality Platform Talent, Pulls Two Executives from Rival Facebook
The battle for augmented reality and social media supremacy starts with the people working behind the scenes, and this week Snap pulled off a telling win that could indicate a shift in the AR space.
News: Snap Team Member Reveals Early Prototype of AR Spectacles, Plus Here's Another Way to Get Your Own Pair
When Snap CEO Evan Spiegel pulled off the surprise debut of the augmented reality version of Spectacles last week, it was one of the biggest moments in the company's history.
How To: Send a PIN message on a BlackBerry smartphone
Learn how to create and send PIN messages on your BlackBerry. This clip will show you how it's done. 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 up your email in Outlook Express IMAP
In order to set up your email in Outlook Express IMAP, you will need open Outlook. In accounts, enter your user name in the box above: "for example John Smith". Switch the incoming mail server to IMAP. Fill in your server and outgoing mail SMTP.
How To: Use Safari as an RSS reader
RSS news feeds can be used to easily access news stories, blogs and podcasts. Watch this video and learn to read RSS feeds in Safari.
News: Here's Everything We Know About That Nasty iPhone 8 Delay Rumor
Updated 5/2/17: CultofMac reports analysts at Deutsche Bank are confirming the delays. The analysts believe the delays are due to "component shortages and technical challenges." This would corroborate the rumors listed below. We here at Gadget Hacks will bring you more on this story as it develops.
News: Verizon Takes Greed to New Levels with an Additional $20 Upgrade Fee
Wireless contracts and phone-buying programs continue to become more and more confusing. As if you didn't have enough to worry about with regards to the rising costs of services and the elimination of contracts with mobile providers, Verizon Wireless will soon institute a new charge that puts the grub in "money-grubbing." Sadly, this isn't one of those April's Fools pranks that are running rampant on the web today. Starting next week, the largest mobile phone provider in the United States wil...
How To: Save favorite destinations when using Ovi Maps on a Nokia C5
Learn how to find different places with Ovi Maps and save your favourite places. The C5 is the first offering in Nokia's new "C" series of mobile phones. It runs on Nokia's Symbian OS and features a 2.2-inch screen and 3.2-megapixel camera. Want more? Search WonderHowTo's sizable collection of C5 video tutorials.
How To: Set up an iGoogle homepage
Discover how easy and fun it is to set up your iGoogle homepage through this short animated product tour.
How To: Handle calls on a LG KF700 Virgo mobile phone
The LG KF700 Virgo is designed to maximize convenience, enjoyment and productivity, LG’s advanced UI brings new meaning to the word convenience. The KF700 is the only place to get hands-on experience with the magic of its touch as you control your mobile life with simple gestures.
How To: Publish web pages with FileZilla
Use the Filezilla FTP client to publish files to your web server.
How To: Convert online videos for your MP3 player
You just listened to a very cool song, or watched a nice video on YouTube, and you want it on your IPod or MP3 player. Simply downloading a video from YouTube is not enough, you still have to convert it so that your MP3 Player can read it. To download a video, use http://www.SaveVid.com . Enter the site, then put the link to your video and start downloading. Watch this how-to video to get some more information and tips so you can learn how to convert downloaded videos.
How To: Upload videos to multiple hosting sites with Tubemogul
Uploading videos to multiple video hosting sites using Tubemogul.
News: Magic Leap Launches Video Interview Series & Unpacks More Technical Sessions from L.E.A.P. Con
On Wednesday, in addition to uploading another batch of videos from its L.E.A.P. conference to its YouTube channel, Magic Leap also launched a new video series for developers called Spacebar.