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How To: Create a torn photo edge in Photoshop

In this Adobe Photoshop tutorial the instructor shows how to make a torn image effect. He shows you a sample image of what it is going to look like after producing that effect. It basically looks like as if the photograph was torn to pieces and then put back together with the cracks visible. To do this first open the image in Photoshop. Now make a rough outline of the tear with the polygonal lasso. After generating the tear go to filter and in the distort sub menu choose the ripple. Now it ap...

How To: Clear Your Cookies and Cache in Windows XP

This video explains how to delete cookies in Windows XP, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera. To delete cookies in Mozilla Firefox, choose the "tools" option from the tool bar, then choose "options", then choose "privacy". Many options will be given under the "privacy" menu, but make sure to choose the following options- "accept cookies from site" and "accept third party cookies", then choose the option "I close Firefox option" under "keep until" then choose "ok" to delete the cookie...

How To: Change the logon screen automatically in Windows 7

Windows 7… the new operating system from Microsoft that everybody wants, because of it's new design and easier functionality. But, like many Windows operating systems, there is a need for knowledge… knowledge on how to fix or repair things. So, check out this video tutorial on how to change the logon screen automatically in Windows 7.

How To: Make programs start up when your computer starts

When you start your computer you can set it up so that your favorite programs automatically open as a part of the computers boot up. To do this, click “Start” and then “All Programs”. When the list opens up, click on “Startup”. Drag the program icons you want to open into the startup bar. The next time you start your computer, the programs you put in the startup will automatically open.

How To: Generate good karma

Karma is an idea that exists in the Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh religions, which simply holds that all actions have consequences. In other words: karma’s not a bitch, but you might be. If so, here’s how to start sending the world good vibrations. Learn how to store up some good karma for yourself.

How To: Force your Microsoft Outlook 2010 inbox to automatically clean itself

In this clip, you'll learn how to enable and use the automatic tidying feature in MS Outlook 2010. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular email and scheduling application or a seasoned MS Office professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Outlook 2010 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started organizing your own inbox, watch this free video guide.

How To: Use Greasemonkey to hide YouTube comments by default

Disable YouTube comments & keep your head from exploding. This clip will show you how to use a Greasemonkey script to automatically hide YouTube comments. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over a minute and a half. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Use the Software Update feature in Mac OS X

Need a primer on how to use the Software Update feature within all versions of Mac OS X? This Mac user's guide from the folks at Mac Most provides just that. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started automatically updating your software and OS with the Software Feature app, watch this video guide.

How To: Automatically tag Twitter posts with your location

What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party with this video lesson. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete, step-by-step guide on how to use Twitter's popular location-tagging feature.

How To: Translate any text in Firefox with gTranslate

Want to know what that foreign YouTube comment says without loading a separate webpage to translate it? Downloading gTranslate, a Firefox addon that translates any text, will help you see what that comment is or any small sentence. Just highlight the text, right-click on the text and go to the translator, the foreign language will be automatically detected and translated.

How To: Create a basic array formula in Microsoft Excel

Looking for a primer on how to create and work with arrays in Microsoft Office Excel? You've come to the right place. In this free video tutorial from everyone's favorite MS Excel guru, YouTube's ExcelIsFun, the very first installment in his series of Excel array formula series, you'll learn how to create a basic array formula. Learn about the syntax, the Ctrl + Shift + Enter method of formula entry and the curly brackets that get entered automatically by Excel.

How To: Automatically highlight negative numbers in MS Excel

Love Microsoft Excel? This clip contains a tip that just might induce you to. With this free video tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 4nd installment of his "YouTubers Love Excel 2007" or YTLE2k7 series of free video MS Excel lessons, you'll learn how to use conditional formatting to add red to negative numbers and green to positive numbers using a single True/False formula!

How To: Copyright your music or beats

While big parts of copyright protection are applied automatically to creative works like songs and beats (hence the need for orginizations like the Creative Commons), registering your work with Copyright Office is useful to the extent that it can allow you to seek greater damages in the event of an infringement. For more information, including how to register your own songs with the US Copyright Office, watch this free video tutorial.

How To: Hack a Windows PC with a USB key

In this episode of Hak5, Darren shows us a USB key, dubbed the USB Hacksaw, that instantly and silently installs on target Windows 2000 or higher computers with guest or higher privileges which will monitor USB ports for flash drives and automatically download their contents for silent archival and email. For detailed instructions on replicating this hack yourself, watch this video hacking tutorial.

How To: Adjust date and time in Aperture

All digital cameras automatically record the date and time each photo was taken and store this time stamp as metadata within each image file. In Aperture 2, you can change these time stamps. This is particularly useful if the clock in your camera is set incorrectly or if you're trying to synchronize photos taken by multiple cameras at a single event.

How To: Import photos to iPhoto

Once you've taken some photos, you'll need to move them from your digital camera to your Mac. Just connect your camera to the USB or Firewire port on your Mac with a cable. iPhoto will open automatically.

How To: Photocast with iPhoto

With a MobileMe account and iPhoto, you can publish albums to the internet and allow your friends and family to subscribe to them using photocast sharing. Then, as you add new photos, iPhoto automatically updates the published albums for your subscribers. NOTE: MobileMe is the replacement for .mac accounts.

How To: Authorize and deauthorize computers in iTunes

Authorization allows you to copy your music store purchases to other computers and burn them to CD and protects the artists. Each computer you use to play your purchase must be authorized using your music store account. You can authorize up to 5 computers; yours is automatically authorized.

How To: Use Magic iDVD

If you already have movies and photos on your hard disk and want iDVD to automatically create a DVD that includes Apple-designed menus, you can use Magic iDVD.

How To: Open format timeline in Final Cut Express

Final Cut Express provides easy setup options for a variety of video formats, but if you're not sure what format you're working with, Final Cut Express can automatically set the sequence to match the size and frame rate of your clips. When adding the first clip to a new sequence, the program will ask if the sequence should be changed to match the new clip. You don't have to work with all the same format, either, thanks to Final Cut Express' powerful open format timeline.

How To: Export LiveType projects to Final Cut Express

When you've finished a LiveType project, you can import it directly into Final Cut Express. The LiveType projects looks and behaves like an ordinary clip, but it has a .ipr file extension. Edit it like a normal clip, and you can change its attributes after importing by right clicking and selecting "Open in Editor." Final Cut Express automatically updates the imported file.

How To: Add or Prevent Programs from Starting Automatically When Booting Windows 8

Programs that run automatically every time you start your computer can slow down your boot time—or just be plain annoying. Many of these programs are rarely used and don't even need to be running for your computer to function properly. So, if you want to disable these auto-run programs and increase your computer's startup speed, here are a few ways you can do it in the new Windows 8.

How To: Automatically correct URL typos in Mozilla Firefox

Looking for an easy way to get rid of common address bar flubs? This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this handy home-computing how-to from the folks at Tekzilla can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes' time. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.