People who know that I am a professional hacker often ask me what they can do to make their computers and personal information safe from people like me. The answer, of course, is that nothing will make you completely safe, but there are a number of measures any computer user can take to reduce the chances of being a victim of a hacker.
Believe it or not, but people are actually texting less than they did before, and that's all thanks to Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and other split-second communication services. However, one communication method that is still going strong—and dominating—is email.
Google's text-to-speech engine is getting pretty good these days. In a recent update, the computerized voice that reads on screen text (like Google Now search results) got an audio quality bump that brought its clarity up to its highest level yet. And with each update, that robotic voice becomes a bit more human.
With limited storage options available on the Nexus 5, cloud storage can definitely come in handy. But sometimes, with the seemingly endless options of cloud services for us to choose from, our online data can get a bit disorganized.
Greetings. This how-to on hacking Windows 7/8/10 etc. admin account passwords using Windows Magnifier is focused on adding, changing, or deleting an admin level account on a Windows 7/8/10 etc.
It was just released a few days, but Facebook Paper has already taken the world by storm. CNET said it was a better way to use Facebook. TIME said it's the future of Facebook. The Verge called it the best Facebook app ever. There's one problem, though...
We all know about PRISM. The Surveillance Program allowing the U.S Government to access private user information. Such as, Google Searches, Tweets, Facebook Posts, Private Images, and other private user data. "Hiding" yourself can be very difficult, but it is possible. I'm here to show you How to Become Anonymous & Browse the Internet Safely.
When it comes to text documents and spreadsheets, Microsoft Office is the be-all and end-all office suite—but it's not cheap. Paying anywhere from $140 to $400 puts a big dent in your bank account, especially if you're a broke college student eating ramen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Something that I wish I would've known about during college is Microsoft's HUP (Home Use Program). With HUP, any employee or student of an organization that has a Microsoft volume license is eligible to purc...
Having all of your stuff in the cloud is super convenient if you want to access it on multiple devices, or if you want a backup in case it gets lost or wiped. The biggest downside with services like Dropbox, though, is security. With everything sitting there in one place, the last thing you want is for someone to break in.
What's your Twitter handle worth? If it's considered "desirable" (aka short and simple), it'll get you around 100 bucks, or, if you prefer, the affections of a teenage girl.
The new backup features of iCloud on the iOS 5 devices are extremely compelling. If you're trying to figure out how to connect your iPhone 4S to a new iCloud account, here's a quick video that will show you how to do so.
As long as your Nintendo 3DS is connected to an internet connection, you can access the eShop on the gaming device at any time and download or purchase games, apps, or movie trailers straight to your handheld. This tutorial will show you how to access and use the eShop, including adding funds to your account with a Nintendo 3DS prepaid card or with a Visa or Mastercard.
If you were one of the lucky individuals to score a TouchPad before HP discountinued them, you will need to proceed through the initial setup wizard when you turn on the device for the first time, or after performing a data wipe and reset on the tablet. This guide will walk you through everything from accepting the terms & conditions, connecting to a Wi-Fi network, and creating a webOS account for the first time.
For an easy way to lookup and connect with people and companies across the web (and all of its many social media outlets) check out the Firefox extension Tabble. Tabble provides you with access to all of an individual's relevant online information and can even show you relevant e-mails in your Gmail account if applicable.
One of the greatest tools of email scam artists is spoofing, the process by which you can send emails that appear to come from a different account than the one from which they were sent. This video will explain spoofing to you, how to do it, and how to tell if a message you've received has been spoofed and avoid it.
Find My iPhone is one of the best Apps of all, allowing you to find your iPhone no matter where it is, lost or stolen. This video will show you how to install and set it up on any iPhone or iOS 4.2 device, even those not technically supported by the newest free release of the software.
This in-depth video allows everyone from a computer pro to your grandmother, to sync your Gmail contacts and e-mails with your Outlook! Full, detailed instructions will guide you every step of the way! Keep everything in one program, no more tab and window switching required!
Learn how to manage multiple email addresses at once on your 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.
The Contacts application on Android-powered cell phones provides a powerful way to manage your address books and keep in touch with friends and family. You can even add and manage multiple accounts from various sources. Watch these tips from Google to learn who to get the most of the Contacts Android app.
If you're working on a website and want users to use it repeatedly and form a community on it, you should probably give them a way to create an account and log in to your site. This video will show you how to create an AJAX login script using AJAX with jQuery, which will allow your users to do exactly what I described above, making your website much more professional and a much better place for people to stay and click on ads or whatever else you want them to do.
If you've forgotten the password to one or more of the Windows XP accounts on your computer, take heart: This video tutorial will show you how to bypass, and then change, a Windows XP start-up password. For a detailed run through of this simple Windows log-in hack, watch this video how-to.
Aperture's web gallery feature allows you to use your MobileMe account to quickly and easily publish sophisticated webpages that are synced directly to your Aperture library.
Use your Gmail as your primary email account on your myTouch 4G! This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to set up and use a Gmail address. Whether you're the proud owner of a T-Mobile myTouch 4G Google Android smartphone or are merely toying with the idea of picking one up sometime in the near future, you're sure to be well served by this brief, official video tutorial from the folks at T-Mobile. For complete instructions, watch the video!
This is a video tutorial in the Computers & Programming category where you are going to learn how to quickly change your user name in Facebook. Click on start and then click on all programs. Go to accessories and click on system tools. Now select character map. Write whatever you want in the character map window and minimize the window. You must write two words with a space in between. Go to your Facebook account and move your mouse over settings, but don't click. Click on account settings. N...
In this tutorial, we learn how to disable the annoying UAC popup message in Windows 7. First, go to the start button, then click on the control panel. After this, find the user accounts button on this window. Click on "change user account control settings", then move the slider on the page higher or lower depending on what you want your settings to be. This will remove the pop up message from driving you crazy and popping up all the time. If you want a description of each of the settings, cli...
In this tutorial, we learn how to start using Twitter. First, you will want to log onto Twitter and click on the "sign up now" button. Enter in your information and then start your account. Now you can start to follow people and have them follow you as well. Enter in your status update in 140 characters or less. You can start to make friends and learn what the new trending topics are around the internet! Be careful to stay away from the spam accounts and change your background along with your...
Want to sign up for a new WordPress account? This clip presents a complete overview of the process. 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 its features through videos like this one. Take a look.
In this tutorial, we learn how to upload HTML files without a FTP client. First, go to your HTML files and name the home page "index". Next, go to Zymic and sign up with the website. Next, go to your account management, then click "create new web host account". You will now enter in your website, then login. Now, you will click on file manager and click "upload files". Browse to find your index page and anything else you want to upload. When finished, copy your URL, then test it out to see if...
In this tutorial, we learn how to establish an account on Twitter. First, log onto Twitter. After you get onto the website, click on the sign up button, then enter your screen name and other personal information in. When you are finished signing up, you will be able to change your settings and import friends from your e-mail addresses. Under your settings, you will be able to change the background and colors on your page, as well as your icon picture. Next, start to follow people on Twitter, ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to fix security mode for nds Wi-Fi. First, open the command prompt in Windows. Next, type in "ipconfig/all" in the black window that appears. After this, copy your default IP the screen just gave you, then type it into your address bar online. After this, you will be able to log into your security account and make default changes you prefer. Change different station accesses and any other security preferences you want to change. After this, you can change your p...
This video tutorial is in the Video Games category which will show you how to unban your Xbox 350 live account. For this you will need the eXen card and the eXen Neox card with the USB cable. Turn off your Xbox and plug in the eXen card in to the front of the Xbox with the USB. Turn on the Xbox by pressing and holding the red button on the eXen card. Once the Xbox turns on, immediately press the white button next to the red button. When the blank screen comes up, press the button 3 times and ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to add a click-to-call Google Voice widget to a website to get more business! First, go to Google Voice and now click on "get an invite" or log into your account. If you need to set up an account, you will get a Google voice number that will forward your calls to whatever phone you want when they dial the Google voice number. You can do this by clicking "settings" and set up a phone. If you want to set up a number, add a new number no matter what type of phone i...
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to archive and preserve web pages. To do this, you don't need to install any program. You just need to sign up for a free account with iterasi. Go to the site and crate an account by typing in a username, password and your email id. Then go to your email and click on the confirmation link. Hit 'Ctrl + b' on the page that comes up to bring up your bookmarks and drag the bookmarklets that it gives you to your bookmarks toolbar. N...
In this tutorial above, you'll be finding out how to quickly set up IMAP in order for it to run with your Gmail account. Now first thing is first, IMAP has nothing to do with apps or anything else that is Apple. What it stands for is Internet Message Access Protocol. And what it does is that it's basically email but differs from the other email retrieval program, POP. It keeps email messages in the server while POP deletes them. So check out how to set it up with your Gmail account today! Goo...
In this tutorial, we learn how to join and use Facebook. First, go to www.Facebook.com and sign up with the website, you will have to enter some personal information as well as your e-mail address. Once you've confirmed your account, log into Facebook. Once in your account, you can click edit and change your personal settings. This includes birthday, hometown, sex, relationship status and more. You can also click on the photos button and upload photos of you and your friends. If you want to f...
In this how to video, you will learn how to set up Outlook Express for Gmail. This is useful if you want to use the program to access your email. First, log in to your Gmail account and go to settings. Next, go to Forwarding and Pop and select Enable Pop for all Mail. Save this and then go to Forwarding and Pop. From here, select Outlook Express. Click Run the Auto-configuration Tool. From here, you must save a file and open it. Once it is open, type in your account information. Press configu...
First you have to open your internet browser and then go to Google.com. Then search for "outlook connector download". Go to the top hit it gives you go to the site. Scroll down to where you can download the outlook connector and pick the top one of the two there. Run the file and agree to the terms and conditions. Run the install and once it is finished installing open up Outlook. Click next and input your hotmail user name and password. Enter the name you want to appear on emails sent, click...
In this video from flytenewmedia we learn how to send from separate email addresses using Gmail. This is great for small businesses. To make it look like you are sending it from your other email address, and not Gmail, follow these steps. Click on Settings then click accounts. You need to add another email address that you own. Click on next step. Now Gmail will send a verification. click on the inbox and click the link within the gmail that you just received. Now it will say confirmation suc...
In this how to video, you will learn how to set up an email account in Microsoft Outlook. First, open up your program. Go to tools and select account settings. From here, click new. A new window will open up and you should press next. Click on the check box at the bottom and click next. Make sure Internet Email is selected and click next. Now type in your name, email address, incoming mail server, outgoing mail server, and login information. Click on more settings and tick the first option in...
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to send a bulk email using Gmail. Go to www.download3000.com , search for ‘smartserialmail, download and install it. Open it up and create a profile by giving it a name, fill in the email address you are going to send messages from, your display name and the reply email address. In the last box type in ‘smtp.gmail.com’. Then click on advanced settings, type 465 for the port number, check the first and the third boxes, typ...