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How To: Use multiple start-up pages in your web browser
If you visit the same pages over and over, you may want to consider setting multiple start pages. While you may not have even known such a thing was possible, the set-up procedure is simple in both Mozilla Firefox and Windows Internet Explorer 7. Learn how to use browser tabs to open up multiple websites when you launch your browser with this how-to.
News: HTC U Spec Leak Shows Off Internals
The HTC U isn't set to be revealed until mid-to-late-April, but that isn't stopping the leaks from creating hype. Weibo user Ann Bunny just leaked a spec sheet for the new HTC phone, which can be seen below. Keep in mind, though, all details are still just rumors at this point, but they're certainly juicy.
How To: Use letters to dial on your BlackBerry
This helpful video explains how to use letters when dialing on a Blackberry. Many companies have words in their phone numbers so Darci Larocque shows us how to dial those letters. All you have to do is go to the call log, and hold the key in, and type in whatever word you are trying to dial. She also shows us another tip: if you are calling an office and you need to enter in someone's last name, you can do that the same way. Blackberry users should definitely view this video.
How To: Set up and configure a Motorola Droid Google Android phone after rooting it
Now that you have successfully rooted your Motorola Droid you'll want to set up your Droid. This will be similar to how you originally set up your Droid except that now it will be running OS 2.2.Whether you own a Google Android smartphone or are merely curious to see how they work, you're sure to enjoy this brief how-to. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
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: Copy and paste on your iPhone using Clippy Beta
In this video from tysiphonehelp we learn how to copy and paste using Clippy Beta on your iPhone. You can get this on Cydia. Download it and install from Cydia. To use Clippy Beta, he opens safari and opens a URL. Then click the 123 button on the keyboard. Then click copy. Now to copy that URL, hold down your finger and slide it over all the text you want to copy. Then click copy. Click paste to paste it wherever you'd like. If you'd like to paste something into your notes, open notes, and cl...
How To: Use the Format Menu, Underline and Align Full buttons in the WordPress editor
In this clip, learn how to use the Format Dropdown Menu, Underline, Align Full and color adjustment buttons in the WordPress editor. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.
How To: Use custom fields in Axosoft OnTime projects
Custom fields are a great asset to OnTime, and there are several different ways that you can use them. This installment from Axosoft's own series of video tutorials on the OnTime Project Management Suite covers creating and using custom data inside projects. Take a look.
How To: Delete browser cookies in Mozilla Firefox
Want to know to delete browser cookies in Mozilla Firefox? It's quite easy once you know how to go about it. So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just three minutes' time. For more information, and to get started deleting your own Firefox browser cookies, take a look.
How To: Discover the Unbelievably Easy Way to Animate Your Own Cartoons with This Animation Software Bundle for Mac
Did you know there's a way to make animating your own cartoons that's way easier than it looks — and that you can learn all the skills you need from home? Whether you want to pick up a fun, creative hobby over the holiday season or learn the skills to start working in animation, The Ultimate Cartoon Animator 4 Pro Mac Bundle will have you quickly making your own cartoons. Right now, it's on sale for 74% off, at just $49.99 (regular price $196).
How To: Set a password for your BlackBerry Bold
You never know when you may lose your BlackBerry and expose all your personal information to whoever finds it. That's okay, protect private data on your mobile PDA by setting a password. Now you don't have to worry about strangers stealing your secrets anymore. Set a password for your BlackBerry Bold.
How To: Make Google your homepage
In this video you will learn how to make Google your homepage. This is a very simple tutorial and it will show you what the instructions are. The first thing that you need to do is to open your browser. Now go to 'Tools' and select 'Options'. The next step that you need to do is to click on the 'Main tab'. From there go to the Homepage writing section and just enter the Google address. Another way to make Google your homepage is to go to the Google homepage and click on the "Select Google as ...
How To: Download Google Earth program
This video shows PC users how to download Google Earth. To do this, first open up an internet browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.). Go to the Google homepage and type 'Google Earth' into the search box. Press enter. Click on the link at the top of the list, which should be named 'Google Earth 5.0'. Click on the blue bar that says 'Download Google Earth 5.0' on it. A page will load with the terms and conditions of using Google Earth. Read them, then click 'Agree and Download'. A ...
News: Facebook Reality Labs VP Hugo Barra Abruptly Heads for the Exit
Facebook Reality Labs just experienced its first major executive exit since the pandemic began. Hugo Barra has announced that he's stepping down from his position as vice president of VR at Facebook.
News: Next Reality's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Augmented Reality Hardware, Gaming, Wearables & More
We're still awaiting the arrival of consumer-grade AR smartglasses from the likes of Apple and Facebook. But that doesn't mean there aren't AR products out there to try this holiday season.
Market Reality: Google Goes Holographic, Snap AR Smartglasses Launch, Facebook Exec Departs, Epic Games vs. Nreal Pt. 2
Google and Snap held their annual conferences this week, and both companies managed to upstage their new AR software features with fantastic new AR hardware.
How To: Use the Customer Portal feature in Axosoft OnTime 2008
OnTime 2008 Customer Portal enables you to invite customers and 3rd parties into the development conversation. Through controlled access they can submit bugs, feature requests and request help by intitiating their own support tickets. This installment from Axosoft's own series of video tutorials on the OnTime Project Management Suite will show you the power of Customer Portal.
News: How to Check Out the OnePlus 5 LiveStream
The hype is real surrounding the OnePlus 5. As of this post, over 300,000 people have registered for their chance to order the device next week.
News: Apple Rumor Mill Cranks Back Up with Reports of Next iPhones Using New Camera Sensors for AR
While the betting lines on iPhones with depth-sensing, rear-facing cameras in 2019 have already been established, a new report adds some certainty to the notion that the iPhone will get new AR superpowers later this year.
How To: Build Google Chrome extensions
In order to build Google Chrome extensions, you will need to familiar with scripting and codes. These are small programs that add additional functions for programmers. It is a compressed directory. These files must have a particular name: i.e. "manifest" (manifest.json). An extension will have at least one of the following: browser actions, page actions, content scripts, and utility web files.
News: You Can Preorder the LG V35 ThinQ on Project Fi Starting Today
Earlier in June, we learned that Project Fi was going to carry three new phones, one of which was a device previously thought to be AT&T-exclusive, the LG V35 ThinQ. After much waiting, preorders are now open.
How To: Install Gingerblur on a Motorla ATRIX cell phone
This video will explain what you need to do to successfully download and install the Gingerblur rom for a Motorola ATRIX cell phone. Watch this video if you are interested in flashing this ROM to your Android smartphone. Using ADB is optional in this install.
News: Nokia & Xiaomi Agree to Explore AR Collaborations in New Partnership
A new cross-licensing patent deal signed by Nokia and Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi will bring increased collaboration between the two companies. One area of focus in which both Nokia and Xiaomi have already agreed to work together is augmented reality.
How To: Unroot a Motorola Milestone Google Android smartphone
Have rooter's remorse? Want to reset and restore your Moto Milestone's factory firmware and put your mobile phone back as it was? Here's how you do it!
How To: Make Your PC Faster by Cleaning It with Winutilities
This tutorial video will show you how to install the PC tool Winutilities and clean your PC for faster computing. This will help you to speed up your PC. Watch the video and follow all the steps carefully. Employ the technique in your PC.
How To: Create a new widget for a WordPress 3.0 blog or website
Learn how to create a custom widget to use on your WordPress 3.0 blog or website. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.
How To: Make sure that your website being hacked doesn't affect your Google ranking
Google is the biggest and best search engine on Earth, and if you are a webmaster and want your website to be a big success it would really behoove you to know as much about how it works as possible. The Google Webmasters series of videos and website were created to teach webmasters, SEO professionals, and others how Google works by answering their questions and giving them insights into how they can best integrate and utilize Google's functionality to improve their business. This video will ...
How To: Solder a lead-free through hole component
In this soldering tip video brought to you by BEST, Inc. Norman Mier demonstrates how to install and solder properly a through hole component into a circuit board.
How To: Install a Pixel Qi screen onto your netbook computer
A Pixel Qi (pronounced 'chee') screen allows for some really amazing display options when added to your netbook. This tutorial shows you how to remove the original screen and repalce it with this amazing new screen. All you really need is a screwdriver!
How To: Beat level 1-23 of Slice It! for the iPad
Want to beat level 1-23 of Slice It! for the iPad? Learn how with this gamer's guide, which presents a full, slice-by-slice walkthrough for level 23 of Com2us's popular iOS puzzle game. For complete details, watch the video!
How To: Create and start a group on Facebook
This video is about creating a group on Facebook. Groups on Facebook join friends and people with similar interests. Go to the dialog box and choose groups, create new. You then bring up the form. Choose a name and describe the name. Scroll down and choose the group type. Click create group. You can also add a photo of the group. Scroll down and choose enable photo, video or links. Then you decide who has the responsibility for making changes to the group-members or an administrator. Decide w...
How To: Organize social networking profiles with free software
Gigafide explains that with so many different social networking sites, it is hard to keep information up to date on all of them. He first introduces TweetDeck, an amazing desktop application that allows a user to update information for their Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn accounts. If you don't want to go through the hassle of installing TweetDeck on your computer, there is HootSuite, a web application that allows you to do this and if you're interested in keeping track of much more...
How To: Organize widget shortcuts on an Android phone
Tired of staring at the same old widget layout on your Android smartphone? Feel like mixing things up? This video explains how to reorganize shortcuts, including creating new ones and making pages for related apps. Learn how to customize your Android home screen. Organize widget shortcuts on an Android phone.
News: The New HTC One Is Coming Soon...
Here's the first look commercial straight from HTC on their new HTC One device, with a full metal body, BlinkFeed, Zoe, BoomSound, and more.
Apple AR: VR Developer Captures Movements of Artist & Projects Mimicking Digital Avatar
A new demo has given a hint about what's going to be possible in the world of mixed reality, thanks to Apple's ARKit.
How To: Build an eBay affiliate partner site from scratch
Do some niche research for your eBay affiliate site in these video tutorials, and see how to build an eBay affiliate partner site from scratch. Learn how to drill down into eBay Pulse and search for untapped niches. Finding a niche for your eBay affiliate site might seem daunting, but it's not. Also, learn about the Google Keyword tool and Wordtracker keyword tool along with a basic Google search to determine traffic levels and how easy it is to rank for a given keyword.
How To: Change CNAME records of a domain and create email apps
You can create the Google apps email like Gmail for your domain. So to do this first you need to go to the google.com/a and click on the standard in "other Google apps editions". Now click on "get started". Now select "administrator: I own..." and enter your domain name and click get started. Now on next page create your account by filling all the fields and click continue and now fill the info of your administrator account and click I accept button. Now next step is for the verification of y...
How To: Create your own Facebook page as an individual or group
This tutorial assumes you've already set up your Facebook account, and are looking for tips and ideas on how to create a profile. Create a page for yourself, your business, your favorite group or any other organization you want to spotlight.
How To: View location details with the Foursquare iPhone app
Looking for a primer on how to view location information with the Foursquare application on an Apple iPhone 3G, 3GS or 4? This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about two and a half minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
News: Apple iOS 13 Code Indicates Possible Testing of AR Headset, Report Says
Apple's annual iPhone launch is set for Sept. 10 and iOS 13 is expected to be released soon thereafter, but it appears that the likelihood of a "one more thing" reveal just got a big boost.