In this video, we learn how to control your Windows PC with an iPod Touch or iPhone. First, go online and search for 'Logitech touch mouse server', then download and install this software. Now, go into the software and launch it on your phone. You should now be able to use your computer and your phone simultaneously as long as you have a wireless connection. Now, you will be dragging the mouse on your phone and it will be working on your computer. You will have full functions while using your...
In this tutorial, we learn how to install themes for Google Chrome. First, enable user scripts by visiting the website Chrome user scripts. Install the Chrome 4.0 onto your computer, then type in "chrome.exe --enable-user-scripts" into your run menu. After this, scripts will show up on your page. Scroll through the different types of themes until you find one that you like the best. To use these, you simply just click on the image and then download which one you like. You can install differen...
Interested in transmitting and receiving files via Bluetooth on your Windows 7 computer (to download pictures from your phone, for example?). This clip will show you how it's done. 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 two minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
This video tutorial belongs to the software category which is going to show you how to set up a home server from behind a router using WAMP. You will need a free program called wampserver. Go to their website, download and install the program. Then click on the icon and click 'put online' and the local host comes online. To check it, open up your browser and type in local host in the search box and it will show you the default index.php file. Again click on the icon and click 'www directory'....
Ian Brown shows us how to use Avast to remove viruses from your computer. First, go to Avast.com and download their new and free edition of their virus protection. After you have installed this program, you will receive an email with your product key to access the program. Now, change the settings on the program so it scans your computer at least once a day for viruses. Now, reboot your computer to save settings and scan your computer automatically for viruses. When you see a blue screen with...
This video tutorial belongs to the Computers & Programming category which is going to show you how to install custom fonts in Mac OS X. It is very quick, easy and simple. Open your browser and do a Google search for free fonts. From the search result you can choose any of the top links and download the fonts file. Then open the file and choose the font ending with 'ttf' which means true type font. Double click on it and a font book opens up. Then you click 'install font' and it is installed. ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to detect all computers connected to your Wi-Fi network. To begin, go to the website, http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/netframework/aa569263.aspx. Once you are on this site, download and install the program. Once it's installed, open the program and then look for the MAC address. Once you find this, go back to the website and enter this into the MAC address line. After you do this, you will be able to see what computers are listed on your network. If you see any ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to wipe a BlackBerry using BBsak. First, download and install this program to your computer. Next, connect your phone to your computer. Open up the BBSAK program, then enter your information in. Now, make sure your device is backed up. After this, click on "wipe device", which is located on the BBSAK window. A warning window will pop up, click "ok" if you are sure you want to do this action. Your phone should now shut down, then start back up. Now, you can reloa...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to get a six icon row on an iPod Touch or iPhone. Users will need to have their device jail-broken. Begin by opening the Cydia application and click on the Search icon. Type "Six" into the search bar. Then scroll down the list and select the Six Rows tweak. Now click on Install and click on Confirm to continue. When it has finished downloading, click on Restart Springboard and wait for the device to reboot. This video will benefit those viewers who ha...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to transfer music from an iPod device to their iTunes library using the program, Senuti. This application is only available for the Mac computer. Begin by opening your main browser and go to the site: Senuti. Then download the application and open it. Now insert your iPod device. Then select all music files in your iPod device and transfer it to your iTunes library. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Mac computer, and would like to learn ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to update the firmware on the Nokia N900. To start, go to your app manager on your phone and make sure the battery is fully charged. Next, click on the "updates" button and wait for your phone to load and search for updates. When it's finished, the updates for the phone will appear. Click on them to download and install them to your phone. You will have the option to backup your data, you can do this if you choose, but you don't have to. When finished, your phon...
Installing ChickHEN R2 on a PSP isn't open heart surgery, but there is some potential for erring in such a way that your patient will die! This video will help you avoid that tragic fate by showing you how to install ChickHEN R2 on a 16 GB PSP-3001 with 5.03 OFW. If you have exactly that, follow these steps and you should have a hackable PSP in only a few minutes.
The XBox 360 memory units were never very popular and have become even less so since Microsoft enabled the use of flashdrives with the XBox in the last firmware update. If you haven't updated your firmware or still want to make use of your memory units for modding, this video will teach you how to install drivers for your memory units on a PC so that they can access them and you can modify the contained data however you see fit.
The Nazi Zombie mod for Call of Duty: World at War is one of the most popular mods for a console game ever made. Have you missed out on the fun? Get it! This video will teach you how to put the Nazi Zombie mod (or any other mod you can find) onto a CoD game and then play it on your XBox 360. You will need this software:
This is a very handy QuicKeys shortcut that you can download right from within the QuicKeys editor. The action allows you to copy multiple items at a time and them paste them in the order you were copied. Really a nice little time saver. Whether you're new to Startly Software's popular macro and automation application or are merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step...
Old TV's were not famous for their high-fidelity color, but the brown-saturated look they made standard now evokes a lot of nostalgia among viewers. Because of this, it may behoove you, the filmmaker, to know how to simulate that color effect without having to actually use crappy cameras or televisions. This video will show you how to create an old TV effect while editing using Adobe Premiere Pro CS3. Embrace the nostalgia!
Creating cool background for videos is just one of the many awesome things that you can do using Adobe After Effects to do your effects editing. This three-part video will teach you how to create animated backgrounds and add additional text with flare. The results look very cool, as will your video after your apply these lessons.
This video will show viewers how to make an icon for a computer program on a Windows operating system. In order to perform this, you will need two programs, IcoFX and GIMP. First, open GIMP and create the icon which you would like to use by drawing it on the program. Make sure that the size of the icon is about 256 x 256. Next, download IcoFX from the internet and install it on your computer. After opening IcoFX, select "Open" and change the files of type to images and open it. Make any chang...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to uninstall programs in a Mac computer. Normally, users would get rid of a program by dragging it into the trash bin. But that does not completely delete all the contents of the program. Users will need to download the application, App-Zapper. Users just need to simply open the application and drag the program(s) into App-Zapper. Then just click Zap to uninstall the program. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Mac computer, and would like...
Unlocking all of the features in a game is one of the most annoying parts of owning one oftentimes, especially if the unlockable content is a major part of the game and the game is less fun without it. This video will teach you how to hack Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for the Playstation 3 to unlock all of the Special Ops missions in the game. Don't waste your time playing through all of single player, do this and unlock the potential of your game!
Want to download a song from MySpace or YouTube? With Audacity, it's an easy process. And this clip will show you precisely what to do. Whether you're new to computer recording, new to the Audacity DAW (digital audio workstation) or just looking to pick up a few new tricks, you're sure to benefit from this video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video Audacity lesson.
Check out this tutorial and make Windows 7 you're own by customizing the log in screen. This is fun to do and will, no doubt, make you feel more connected to your PC.
Flashing the Xbox 360 is the first step to modding the console. It allows you to modify the firmware on the consoles disk drive to make it read burned discs. You will need to buy this and this. Then you need to disassemble your Xbox 360; we have several videos on the site detailing how to do this, like this one. Now, download this, connect your Xbox's drive to your computer, and follow the rest of the steps.
In this video, learn how to access a computer program online that will allow you to convert your MP4 files to basic MP3's. This is great if you would like to download items via iTunes but do not want to play them on an Apple product. For example, if you use a Zune, non-Apple MP3 player, cell phone or any other device to listen to music, you will need to have these files saved as MP3's. Follow along and learn exactly how to do this.
In this video, learn how to convert iTunes m4a files into mp3's so that you can share and listen to them anywhere. This tutorial will also show you how to bypass the restrictions on the program and convert as many files as you like for absolutely free.
One of the Nintendo DSi's advantages over the standard DS is that it has an SD slot, allowing you to put all sorts of files on it, including music. Unfortunately, it doesn't play MP3 files. This video will demonstrate how to transfer the music files from your computer to you DSi by converting them to the appropriate format and thus putting them on an SD card, turning your DSi into a a combination digital music player / portable game console. Now if you want, you can download music to your dsi...
Want to know how to play MKV files with subtitles in Windows 7? You just need to download a few codecs to enable DVXA H.264 decoding for MKV files and subtitles working in Windows Media Player. Watch this video to see how.
With technology nowaday, it has become so much easier to scan documents. In the past, people would always take their work to places like Kinkos and pay others to do something that would be simple and easy to do at home. But since the release of multi-functional printers that not only print, they scan, fax, and can even download pictures directly to your computer. This tutorial will show you how to scan a document and send it to your Word program. Enjoy!
Peter Answers is a fun website online that you can use to play pranks on your friends. This site is easy to access, free and requires no downloads.
The Internet is full of crooks just waiting and waiting for the chance to steal your information. One way that people are getting into your system these days is with fake or rogue applications. These viruses sneak themselves onto your PC either through hacked websites or when you download other types of files. They piggyback on other things you do and install themselves. If you think you have been infected, have a look at this tutorial.
Audacity is a sound program that is very easy to download off the web. In this program, you will be able to make very quick and easy, professional sounding podcasts.
This video shows you how to copy a DVD to a Mac using a free application called Handbrake. Open the Handbrake window, select the DVD you want to copy from where it's listed on the side, and click open to start scanning. After the scanning is done, a window will come up where you can choose which file on the DVD you want to copy. If you're copying a movie, it's usually the largest file. Choose what type of file you want to convert it to, and it will start copying. If the DVD is encrypted, you ...
In this how to video, you will learn how to use convert an ISO to a DVD using a Mac. First, download the ISO file. Next, go to your hard drive and applications folder. Scroll down to the utilities folder and choose Disk Utility. A new window will pop up. Open back the folder where the ISO file is and drag it to the window of Disk Utility. Insert the blank DVD into your Mac. Select Open Disk Utility and click okay. Right click on the file and select burn from the menu. Click burn on the next w...
In this how to video, you will learn how to install Mac OS X on Windows XP. First, download and open PearPC. Also make sure you have the Mac OS X CD or installation files on your computer. Next, select edit and navigate to the Mac OS X file. Click okay and then press configure. From here, change the settings to your liking, such as the screen resolution, and click finish. Next, click browse and go to the Mac OS X ISO file. Open it and the installation for the operating system will start. This...
In this how to video, you will learn how to use Daemon tools lite. First, download the program and install it on to your computer. Click, next and agree to the terms. From here, select what components are going to be used. Click next until you are finished installing. Now you can run the program. It should be on the system tray. The virtual drive should automatically be installed and be called device 0. You will see it if you right click the icon on the system tray. Now you can mount ISO file...
In this how to video, you will learn how to change hair color in a photo using GIMP. First, download and install the program. Open it and find the image you want to change. Next, zoom in to get a full view of the hair. Now you should go to the paths tool. Highlight all around the hair to select it. Once this is done, go to select and select From Path. Marching ants should go around the selection. Now, go to colors and select Color Balance. Adjust the color sliders to change the hair color. On...
This video shows us the method to transfer files between iTunes libraries in iTunes 9. First step involves downloading iTunes 9 from apple.com. Go to the 'Edit' tab and 'Preferences'. Go to the 'Sharing' tab and select the 'Share selected playlists'. Select the playlists you want to share and click 'OK'. Now go to 'Advanced' and select 'Turn on home sharing'. Make sure that both are under the same account. Type in the password and you will see an icon in the shape of a home in the left side. ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to convert You Tube videos to MP3. Begin by going to the You Tube website and find the video that you want to take the audio from. Once you have found your video, copy the URL of the video. Then go to this website: and paste the You Tube URL. Change the Convert to format to MP3 and click Start. Now wait for the website to finish loading the MP3 and provide you with a download link. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy lis...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a .torrent file using u-Torrent. Begin by opening the program. Click on File and select Create New Torrent. Now select the file, select the directory and type in the tracker code. Then click on Create and save as. Once the file is created, click on File and select Add Torrent. Locate the .torrent file click OK. Now wait for the torrent file to finish downloading. This video will benefit those viewers who use u-Torrent and would like to learn...
In this how to video, you will learn how to convert a flash video to an AVI file. First, download the Pazera Converter program. Open the program. At the left hand corner, click add files and find your flv file. Next, select and open it. Once it is imported, go to output directory and choose which folder you want the new file to be placed. Go to output file format and click AVI. You can also choose MPG instead if you want. Now click the convert button at the top. You will see a progress bar. O...
