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How To: Backup your files in Windows 7

This video instructs you on how to backup your files on windows 7. To do this, first you must go to Start>Control Panel. After that you must look at System and Security, and click on back up your computer. Next you must click set up back up, then pick where you want to save your files and click next. In the video, ComputerRepairexpert uses a external hard drive, which is strongly suggested. On the next screen you must pick how you want it backed up. Click on Let me choose and click next. Afte...

How To: Change your skill levels in Mount & Blade

This video shows you how to change your skill levels in mount and blade. Go to the character menu and click on the statistics button, then click the export button. Exit Mount and Blade. Go to My computer, your local disk drive (usually C), program files, mount & blade, CharExport. In CharExport you should see a file with your character's name, open the file and you will see every stat that your character has. Change them however you want, save the file and close it. Restart Mount and Blade, l...

How To: Change your computer name in System Properties (PC)

On your Windows computer you can change the name of your computer. After changing your name, when you turn off your computer you can make it display some thing else instead of the default "turn off computer" text. Do do this right click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Select properties from the menu. This brings up the System Properties window of your computer. Go to the Computer Name tab and in the description box insert a new name to your computer. Save the changes and exit the window...

How To: Transfer files from an iPhone to a Mac or PC

In order to transfer files from your iPhone to your mac or pc, you're going to need a little something from www.digidna.net. Open up your web browser and type that into the address bar, here look for DiskAid. Download the version of DiskAid that corresponds to what you want, whether it be for a PC or a Mac. When you've downloaded it, it is time to install it. Once the program is up and running you'll be able to transfer different files like photos and videos from your iPhone or if you wish yo...

How To: Run a Windows app on a Mac OSX using Crossover

In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to run a Windows app on a Mac OSX using Crossover. Search for the program, download and install it. Open the program, go to configure and then to manage bottles. Then click on the little ‘+’ button, name your bottle, select a version of windows and click ‘create’. This will take a few minutes to create the bottle. Now click on applications > install software. In the crossover software installer window, click on ‘insta...

How To: Use the System Restore tool on a Windows Vista PC

Every time you download a game, movie, etc to your computer, you make changes to the computer. Sometimes, these downloads can make your computer unstable. By default, Windows Vista creates restore points in the background. What this means is every time you make these changes to your computer, Vista takes a snapshot of your computer before the changes are made. This enables you to go back in time and restore your computer to an earlier time. Documents, photo's and emails will still be saved. O...

How To: Install Boot Camp on a Mac OS X to use Windows apps

In this how to video, you will learn how to install Boot Camp on the Mac OS X. First, go to spotlight and look for the Boot Camp tool. Once you find it, open it. Click continue and choose how you want to partition the disk space for the Windows operating system. Once this is done, press partition. Once that finishes, insert the installation disc and then select start installation. Your system will then restart and then complete the installation of Windows. This may take a while. Once that is ...

How To: Make objects in Adobe Flash

In this video, we learn how to make objects transparent in Flash. First, open your object up and convert it to a symbol in Flash. It doesn't matter if it's a graphic or movie clip, just make sure it's a symbol. Next, click on the symbol you just created and go to "properties". Find the section called "color effect" then find the drop down menu. You will see several options, choose "Alpha". Once you do this, you will have the ability to tweak how transparent you want your object to be. Use the...

How To: Download & install HP printer drivers in Windows XP

This silent video shows you how to install HP printer drivers for Windows XP. Start off by turning on the power on the printer. Do not connect the USB cable to the computer yet, it'll ask you at a later time. Now go to HP's support webpage by typing "www.hp.com/support" on your web browser and then choose the region and language you want the support for. Now click on the "download drivers and software" option and type in your printer's model number. Select the correct printer from the list an...

How To: Link tasks in Microsoft Project 2007

In this Software video tutorial you will learn how to link tasks in Microsoft Project 2007. There are four ways to link a task. Finish to start is the default, then you have start to start, finish to finish and start to finish. Here you will see how to link up two tasks and what is the dependency between them. There are various methods of creating dependency between two tasks. One method is to select the two tasks and click on the ‚Äòlink tasks‚Äô button on the tool bar or you can go to the ‚...

How To: Easily make a reflection in Photoshop

River City Graphix Tutorials demonstrates how to make a reflection in Photoshop. First, fill the background layer with black. Then, select the text tool and a color of your choosing. Type the words that you would like to reflect. Next, duplicate the layer to make a copy of the layer. Hold shift and bring it down, setting it on the bottom of the other layer. Select the rectangular marquee tool, right click to get the free transform tool. Right click again and then flip the image vertically. Se...

How To: Use Macromedia Flash 8

This how to video shows you how to use the program Macromedia Flash 8. First, open the program and click Flash Document. Next, select show frame in the drop down menu. Next, right click and select insert layer. Select the pen tool and choose a size. Next, select a color and then draw a picture. Click the other layer and zoom in. Click the onion skin. Continue to draw and then press F7. Keep on doing this for each new animation. Click control and test the movie. Go to file and save the file. Y...

How To: Turn a photo into a drawing with Photoshop

In this how to video, you will learn how to turn a photo into a line drawing in Photoshop. First, open your image in Photoshop. Create three layers of the same photo. The top two layers will be worked with. The bottom layer will remain the same. Take the top layer and change it to color dodge. Select control and I on the keyboard to invert it. Go to filter and blur to choose Gaussian blur. If you have dark lines, use a small amount of blur. You can use a lot of blur to get a unique look. Clic...

How To: Unlock your Blackberry Storm like an old Blackberry

This video shows the method to unlock Blackberry Storm like an old Blackberry. The Blackberry does not come with a top button to lock or unlock your keypad. But you can download one from App World. Just slide your finger across the screen and your Blackberry will be unlock it. You can lock it by setting a convenience key for this purpose. Just go to the download icon and press it. Now, go to App World and browse through the applications. Some of these applications are paid and some are free. ...

How To: Make a folder invisible in Windows XP or Vista

In this how to video, you will learn how to create invisible folders in Windows XP or Vista. First, create a new folder. Rename the folder and hold alt while pressing 0160. Now, you will be able to give this folder a blank name. Next, right click it and go to properties. Select customize and then change the icon. Choose a blank image and click okay. Once this is done, your invisible folder is now ready for use. If you want to find it, go to an open file dialog and type in the name of the file...

How To: Configure a router for Wifi

Llewyn demonstrates how to configure your router for Wifi. Access the router by opening up your internet browser and typing in your router's IP address. That will bring up the router configuration page. Now, click on the wireless tab. You can set the wireless network mode to accommodate your computers. As a precaution, set the mode to mixed for greater flexibility. Set your wireless SSD broadcast to enable which will enable your wireless card to actually see the webpage and the internet. You ...

How To: Make a large hair bow

Hairbows are super cute style pieces. In this video, learn how to make one of your very own. The beauty of making your own bow is not just saving money, you can also personalize it and choose whichever fabric, style and size you prefer.

How To: Connect your phone to your Mac computer via bluetooth

This video demonstrates how to connect your phone to your Mac computer via Bluetooth. First, make sure that you have Bluetooth enabled. On your Mac computer, begin by searching 'Bluetooth'. When the search results appear, click on Bluetooth File Exchange. A new window will appear where you can get to select a certain picture that you want to send to your phone.On your mobile phone, go to the settings where you can choose to enable the Bluetooth. In the Bluetooth settings of your phone, select...

How To: Sharpen a knife with a fine & coarse stone

This video by Slokkro shows how to sharpen a knife using multiple wet sharpening stones. The video has no spoken words, choosing instead to have English subtitles, pointing out the various items and techniques for sharpening a blade. Following the directions should enable the viewer to put a nice edge on dull blades, with the technique of using a coarse stone first, then a fine-grained one. The motions are repeated several times in the video, giving the viewer an opportunity to study it witho...

How To: Quickly set up Homegroups in Windows 7

This video tutorial from pctechbytes presents how to quickly set up Homegroups in Microsoft Windows 7.This feature allows to easily share files between computers with Windows 7 operating system.Press Start button, select My Computer option. In the newly opened window select Homegroup from the list to the left. Select View Homegroup Settings link.In this window you can choose what types of documents you want to share with other Windows 7 operating system users.You can share pictures, documents...

How To: Bead a necklace with a pendant

This video will show you how to make a beautiful and dramatic beaded necklace with a pendant. She uses a sterling steel shield pendant but you can use any pendant you like. You can choose any type of beads depending on the look you would like to achieve. In this case hematite beads are used to create a medieval look. You will also want soft flex beading wire, needle nose pliers, beads, lobster clasp, and sterling silver spacers. Create a patter and then go to town with your beading. Try makin...

How To: Incorporate music into a PowerPoint presentation

This video provides step-by-step instructions for how to insert sounds or music into a PowerPoint presentation, using Microsoft Office 2007. The narrator uses the insert sound tool and selects an audio file that, and demonstrates how to make it play automatically when the PowerPoint slide show is played. He also shows how to customize the effect options by using the animations tab, which allows you to choose when the track starts and finishes, for how many slides, and at what volume. After wa...

How To: Paint nails with a cobalt blue and pearlescent design

Love4Nails shows step by step tips for achieving this look. Begin by choosing a background color. On top of the base, apply white polish. Then apply a smile line on the top portion of the nail as you would when doing a French manicure. Then fill in the nail. If its not perfectly straight its ok because it will be covered. Next, apply glitter polish on the white area of the nail. With the white polish make three dot and use a dotting tool to extend them, creating flowers. With the original blu...

How To: Permanently delete temporary files in Windows XP

In this how-to video, you will learn how to permanently delete temporary files on your computer with CCleaner. First, find and download the program called CCleaner. Install the program and then open it. Now, go to the settings and choose the strength of the clean up. This will determine how thorough the program will be in cleaning up these files. Go to tools if you want to uninstall programs. Go to the cleaner tab and press Run Cleaner. This will permanently remove temporary files. This is us...

How To: Take screenshots in Windows XP with Print Screen

In this video, the instructor shows us how to take a screen shot off of Windows XP. First, you will want to pull up the screen that you want to take a screen shot of. After you have this up, you will hit the "Alt" and "Prnt Scrn" button at the same time. Nothing will show up on your computer, but it will have saved the image. Next, open up the program "Paint" and click "edit" on the top toolbar, then click "paste". The image will then show up on your screen. To save, click "File -> Save As", ...

How To: Start a screen share on iChat

This video tutorial from pirateskool presents how to enable screen share function in iChat application in Leopard operating system.Firstly, you need to ensure Screen Sharing function is enabled. From menu dock on your desktop, choose System Preferences option.In the opened window select Sharing. Make sure Screen Sharing is checked.Now you can close system preferences window.To establish screen sharing you need another user, who has Leopard operating system and iChat communication application....

How To: Dual boot Windows 7, XP, or Vista & Ubuntu

This video shows how to install Ubuntu easy. We need to use wubi the windows Ubuntu installer. It runs just like any other program in windows and it will download the files and install Ubuntu for us. First go to Ubuntu. Then go to Get Ubuntu. Then click "download Ubuntu". Then click on "Wubi". Then choose a download location. Then Run Wubi and tell it where to install Ubuntu ( what drive) and what username/password to use what language to use and how big to make the installation and Wubi will...

How To: Make a bag out of your old t-shirt sleeve

Whitney shows a quick way to make a bag out of t-shirt sleeves. This bag has so many household uses and is easy to make. You'll need a sleeve, safety pins, scissors, scrap fabric, pins, thread, an iron, and a ruler. Start by cutting a 1 inch wide strip of fabric and any design you'd like. You can make the bag as large as you like. Cut your rectangle using the ruler. Position your design to the fold. Sew around the design you choose, refold your rectangle and pin. Sew along those two lines. Tu...

How To: Set up Virtual DJ with two separate sound cards

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to set up Virtual DJ with two separate sound cards. Users may choose to use a proper PCI or USB sound card. Begin by the USB card. The drivers will already be on your system. Now open the Virtual DJ program and open the Settings. In the Sound Setup tab, click on the Output drop-down menu and select HEADPHONES. Next, click on the Sound card drop-down menu and select 2 CARDS. Now click on Apply and OK. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy mix...

How To: Add music and video to a PowerPoint presentation

Microsoft PowerPoint can be used to create power presentations. These presentation can contain images, animations, audio and video. Open your PowerPoint presentation. Go to the insert and select the audio and video option. Now browse to the file on your hard disk and select it. You can even select a video file to make your presentation better. Now this video will be added to your slide in the presentation. You can also choose different settings to the video and customize it. You can also sele...

How To: Crop a photograph in Adobe Photoshop CS4

This video is about how to crop a photograph in Adobe Photoshop CS4. So the first step that you will have to do is just simply open the Adobe Photoshop CS4. Once it has loaded, just open a picture that you want to crop out. After the picture have been loaded. If the picture is too small, you can simply click on the zoom icon to make the image clearer. After wards, you need to use the marquee tool which is found on the left side of the screen. Just simply right click the icon and choose which ...

How To: Upload pictures to Facebook from an SD card

This is how to upload pictures to Facebook from an SD card. On Facebook, navigate to the 'picture upload area'; if you can not find this, you can find it by going to: http://www.facebook.com/photos/?ref=sbCreate an album by choosing a name for it, and you can also add a description of the album, and change the privacy settings of the album. After the album is created, click on 'add photos', and go to 'simple uploader'. Click on 'browse'; and navigate to your SD card location, and select the p...

How To: Install TuneUp Utilities in Windows 7

The first thing to do to install tune-up utilities on Windows 7 is to, go to Google and search tune up utilities. Then you scroll down to CNET download website and click download now. After you clicked it hit save file and wait for it to load. After you finished downloading it in that box right click it and choose open containing folder. Then drag the file to your desktop and right click on the folder and go all the way down to properties. Once you are on to it go to compatibilities and check...

How To: Set programs to open when connecting your camera

In this how-to video, you will learn how to change what application will open once you connect your camera to your Mac. For example, you may not want iPhoto to open up when you hook up your camera. Open up Image Capture and open up the preferences. Change the drop down section so that it will open whatever program you want once this is done. Choose Other so that you get a list of programs that you can use. Select the program you want and hit okay. By viewing this video, you will learn how to ...

How To: Change lip color & shade in Photoshop

Forget to put on lipstick before a photo? Or perhaps you want to spice up an old photo of someone you love. Well their is a way, as 4YouTutorial demonstrates step by step using Photoshop CS4. First upload a photo or image into Photoshop. Next access your Photoshop layers and delete the default locked layer. After, activate the zoom tool and zoom in on the photo where the lips are located. Next choose the quick selection tool (make sure it's on plus) and drag it over her lips. This process can...

How To: Make a recycled hybrid board book

Creativity Prompt demonstrates how to make a hybrid board book. First, select printed paper of your choosing. Cut off the excess paper with a cutting blade and crease the paper for the spine. Fold and burnish the paper. Apply a generous glue stick layer to a recycled board book and adhere the paper to it. Burnish the paper with a brayer to strengthen the adhesion. Let the glue dry and trim off the excess paper. Cut the rest of the paper for the board book pages. Cut out photos and titles for ...