This video presented by Cris Ippolite makes a comparison between flat files and relational databases made with FileMaker Pro 10. It starts by showing flat files, which programs like Microsoft Excel use. Flat files have a big disadvantage: they cannot communicate with other files, even those with related data. If you wish to make your job easier, you should use relational databases. With databases, the tables communicate between one another. Once you store an entry in a table, you can use it i...
Phil from droidboards.com demonstrates how to send a video file by email using a Motorola Droid. Before capturing the video make sure to change the settings on the Droid to optimize the quality of the video for distribution by email or MMS as shown in the video. This is essential to keep the video file to a smaller size as possible. Next after shooting the video select the video file using a file manager and send it via email as indicated. This allows you to instantly share videos shot on you...
In this video tutorial the instructor shows how to unzip files using the compressed folders. He starts by showing the examples of compressed folders and how to identify them by their unique zip icon. He shows how to right click on the folder and shows how to open the extract all wizard. There in the wizard he shows various options to set and finally unzips the folder. He shows the extracting process and also the final extracted files. This video tutorial shows how to extract folders form zipp...
Having problems with your anti-virus software on Windows? Learn how to remove the fake virus protector Personal Antivirus! Personal Anti-Virus is NOT a legitimate anit-virus software and will use spyware to steal info from your computer. Personal Anti-Virus is hard to get rid of and is totally annoying. To get rid of it, you don't have to download anything.
Fancy feet are a must for sandals and peep-toe shoes. Pamper yourself with a pedicure that’s easy and gets you back on your feet in no time.
This tutorial shows you how to make an animated GIF out of any video on Adobe Photoshop CS3.
Oftentimes a friend will send you a PDF, MP3 or some other type of document such as a spreadsheet. When you open the file, an application opens. But sometimes it's not the application you wanted to associate with that file. In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to define which programs open what sorts of files. For more, and to learn how to set filetype application defaults in Mac OS X, watch this video tutorial.
Just happen to have some video footage in AVCHD format? That would be "Advanced Video Coding High Definition"—you know—HD video files. If you've got some of those MTS files (like from a Canon HG10 camcorder) you want to open in a program that doesn't support them, like QuickTime or Premiere Pro, then you're going to have to convert them to a different format. Here's a way to convert them without losing the quality. You'll be converting the MTS files into HD WMVs at 4,000 kbps with a program c...
If you think you may have goofed on your tax return, you're going to want to file a 1040-X, which is an amended tax return. This quick video by the IRS shows how to do it, for this, or any of the previous 3 years.
Apple's Spotlight is pretty good at helping you find any file in the bowles of your hard drive, but if you want to make super sure you find what you need, follow this how-to and learn how to add tags with Spotlight comments to give you searchable tags.
Back up your computer data and save your time, money and valuable information using these helpful tips. There are several options to backing up and storing your important data, ranging from tiny keychain USB drives to backing up your files online. This informative and lighthearted video from Kipkay shows you how.
Apple has always been better at GUI design than Microsoft, and the useful features in Mac OS are nearly limitless. Watch this video to learn how you can not only quick-view files in the Finder in a window, but also in full screen with one extra keystroke.
Tired of endlessly turning hidden file visibility on and off on your Microsoft Windows PC? In this home-computing how-to from Tekzilla, you'll learn about a free application that makes the process as easy as a mouse click. For all of the relevant details, and to get started using this time-saving app yourself, just take a look.
Hedge trimmers are powerful pieces of yard equipment, but even their mighty blades go dull and stop cutting well. Watch this video to learn two different methods for sharpening hedge trimmer blades, one using a mill file and the other using a power grinder.
If you have a still image from Photoshop that you want to use in After Effects, how do you get the file to work properly? This video covers this question, showing you the preparations involved with taking a print design and preparing it for use in Adobe After Effects. Importing as footage and compositions is also covered.
In this tutorial, we learn how to use the Terminal to change the default file format of screengrabs taken on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
Protect yourself against would-be snoopers. Learn how to clear your temp Internet files on a 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.
Learn how to use the BlackBerry Media Sync application to transfer and synchronize video, images and audio files between your BlackBerry and a second device. 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.
Protect your privacy by deleting the temp Internet files 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.
Yes, the Droid X from Motorola can be rooted, and yes, you can do it at home. Just make sure you follow the directions precisely. If you succeed, you'll have a completely rooted smartphone. eFuse doesn't matter. If you want to expand your options on Verizon Wireless's Droid X, then you just have to take a chance… use this video in conjunction with the links and description below.
Learn how to share OpenOffice.org Draw files via email from within OOo. More than just a free, open-source clone of the Microsoft Office productivity suite, OpenOffice has its own unique feature set and its own unique way of doing things. Happily, the Internet is awash in free video software tutorials like this one, which make learning the application a breeze. For complete details, watch this OpenOffice.org video guide.
Want to let the world know who made your photo? Then choose File Info. Here you can assign a title, an author, a copyright, and a Web site. No image should go out without a visit to File Info. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step i...
Depending on what your website is for, you may or may not care about allowing your users to download files from you. If hosting downloadable content sounds like something you want to do, watch this video! It will teach you how to allow your users to download files from your website using Dreamweaver. It's not very hard, and your users will probably be thankful that they don't have to go on the web every time they want to access your content.
In this clip, learn how to add your own personal files to your Barnes and Noble Nook and make it a portable carrying device. This tutorial will show you all the steps you need to get anything from photos, videos, music files and personal documents onto your e-reader. This process is pretty easy and once you view the clip, you should be all set to start side loading. Who needs an iPad when you have a Nook?
Learn how to use the Backstage view option when working in Microsoft Excel 2010. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular digital spreadsheet application or a seasoned business professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Excel 2010 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started using the Backstage view and File tab in your own Excel projects, watch this free video guide.
In this clip, learn how to tether your rooted Droid to a WiFi network and use it as a modem for your other Wireless devices. This process is pretty easy and only requires a network and that your phone be rooted.
Learn how to quickly import data into Microsoft OneNote 2010 with the Quick Filing tool. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular note-taking application or a seasoned MS Office professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the OneNote 2010 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started quickly importing data into your own OneNote projects, watch this free video guide.
Needing to load website content with AS2 into Flash? You've come to the right place. In the following video, learn how to load text from a text file sitting on a web server and display it in Flash using dynamic text and Actionscript 2.0. Also taught? How to load a jpg, gif, png, and/or swf file using Actionscript 2.0. All files loaded into the flash movie within this video will be loaded from an external web server.
Want to program your own Java games and applications but don't know beans about object-oriented programming? Never you fear. This free video tutorial from TheNewBostonian will have you coding your own Java apps in no time flat. Specifically, this lesson discusses how to easily generate a text (txt) file from within a Java application. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful programmer's guide.
Nick from Greyscale Gorilla shows you the basics of setting up a project file, creating a scene, and rendering a final image in Cinema 4D. He also does a basic tutorial for post-production HDR lighting.
New user to Windows 7? Microsoft has put out a series of video tutorials explaining how to maximize your Windows 7 experience. Follow along with this computer lesson and learn how to:
If you want to transfer files to or from your iPhone at ease, check out this video on how to SSH / SFTP into your iPhone. SSH (Secure Shell) and SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) all can be used to safely transfer files to your iPhone!
Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to do more with the Sidebar in the Mac OS X Finder. Learn about the Sidebar devices, the Sidebar shared, the Sidebar places, and the Sidebar search for. Mac OS X. It's what makes a Mac a Mac.
Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to use the basics of the Mac OS X Finder. Learn about the Finder basics, the Sidebar, view buttons, and Quick Look. Mac OS X. It's what makes a Mac a Mac.
This network security tutorial addresses how to create a Meterpreter reverse connecting executable. It can be ported to a U3 device for pentests. For detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to create Meterpreter executable, or .exe, files, watch this hacking how-to.
Learn how to use MapForce FlexText to analyze and parse arbitrary text files using an intuitive visual interface in this video. The resulting structured data can be used in any MapForce data mapping.
Many video camera companies are beginning to manufacture tapeless camcorders, which record footage as files on hard disks, solid state drives, or optical disks. It's easy to transfer file-based footage to your Mac using Final Cut Express. Just connect your camcorder to the USB port.
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.
Whenever you right click a file in Windows it opens up the context menu, which gives you options of what to do with the file. Learn how you can add your own custom options to the context menu by editing the Windows registry.
Blogger Jimmy R. demonstrates how you can embed hidden files into an innocent-looking JPEG image using the free 7-Zip and the Windows command line.