Breaking: Judge Rules in Favor of Apple Over Feds
A judge just handed down a ruling that will make the U.S. government's quest to unlock the work iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters much more difficult.
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How To: Speed Test Your Chromecast or Android TV
The Google Cast feature that serves as the primary interface for the Chromecast and comes bundled with Android TV devices like the Nexus Player is a marvel of modern technology. But as these things go, troubleshooting issues can be difficult with something so groundbreaking, especially when you consider that there are two parts to the equation—the casting device (your phone, tablet, or computer) and the receiver.
How To: Get Your 'Damaged' Mac Apps Working Again
If you're seeing "damaged" apps on your Mac, you're not alone. A huge digital rights management blunder in Apple's Mac App Store on Wednesday, November 11th has rendered some apps unusable. When opening certain apps, the following message could be displayed:
How To: Activate Windows 10 with a Windows 7 or 8 Product Key
It sounded great on the surface when Microsoft announced that existing Windows 7 or 8 users would be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free, but the execution so far has left a lot to be desired. Upgrading from an existing installation is relatively easy, but when you start with a clean install of Windows 10, you run into some problems.
How To: Test Your Chromecast's Network Connection
At its core, the Chromecast is essentially a web browser on a stick. When you cast content from your computer or smartphone, all you're really doing is telling the Chromecast which website to load.
How To: Everything You Need to Know About iOS 8.1 Beta 2 for iPad, iPhone, & iPod Touch
Shortly after Apple's iOS 8.0.1 update fiasco ruined many iPhone users' cellular reception (which was fixed with iOS 8.0.2), developers were treated to the first beta release of iOS 8.1, which will be the next big update for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
News: Apple Finally Fixes Its Massive iMessage Failure with a New Deregister Tool
It took many months of cries from all around the internet—and a particularly large groan from an ex-Lifehacker editor-in-chief—but Apple has not only acknowledged the existence of its iMessage problem, it's promising a fix.
How To: Your Email Attachments Are Not Secure if You're Using Apple's Mail App in iOS 7
Adding to the recent recent slew of bugs and issues within iOS 7, it now seems that emails sent with attachments are not encrypted, despite Apple's claims that they are.
How To: Get Rid of the Obtrusive Popup Box When Adjusting Video Volume in iOS 7.1
As obtrusive as they come, the translucent volume control window that appears in iOS 7 takes up a lot of screen real estate. It's extremely annoying when watching videos, appearing directly in the middle of the movie you're viewing for several seconds any time you adjust the audio levels with the volume rockers.
How To: Fix an Inconsistent Orientation Sensor on Your Samsung Galaxy S3
The sensors in your mobile device are integral for gaming (try to beat my Temple Run 2 score), as well as many of the basic Galaxy S3 features like Smart Stay and other fancy additions. But sometimes those sensors can become overly sensitive or just downright unusable.
How To: Bottom Right App in Your Dock Keeps Vanishing? Here's How to Fix It
Seemingly out of nowhere, something strange started happening on my Nexus 7. Every time I restarted my device, the camera application on the far right of my dock kept disappearing on me.
How To: Fix the Blinking Blue Light of Death on the PlayStation 4
The infamous Red Ring of Death plagued the Xbox 360 for years, leading people like me over to the PlayStation 3 console. Now it looks like Sony and its new PlayStation 4 are running into the same problems as Microsoft did.
How To: Do Your Nexus 7's Speakers Sound Distorted? Fix Them with Bubble Wrap
One of the issues most commonly complained about with the Google Nexus 7 is speaker defects. Some people have issues with their tablets freezing when using the built-in speakers, others say they were pretty much busted right out of the box.
How To: Fix the Wi-Fi Roaming Bug on Your Samsung Galaxy S3
The Samsung Galaxy S III is undoubtedly a great phone, but still has some minor issues to work out.
How To: Fix the Uneven Screen Lifting Issue on Your Google Nexus 7 Tablet
Those new Nexus 7's sure are nice. Unfortunately, a number of those shiny new tablets have a manufacturing issue that makes the screen uneven with the bezel. Google's solution is to have you send it back in, but why waste your time considering the problem can be fixed by simply adjusting a single screw. All you need to perform the adjustment is a guitar pick or coin, and a very small Phillips screwdriver. Also note, opening up your tablet will most likely void your warranty, so consider that ...
How To: Save your server resources with PHP caching
Sometimes server space can be an issue, especially when you're talking about costly actions such as iteration, file scanning, and numerous queries. In those instances it's often best to cache! This tutorial gives you a simple example which can help your site load faster and take less abuse.
How To: Create slick floor reflections for crowds of people in After Effects
Create simple reflections in Adobe After Effects with keyed footage. In this video tutorial, Aharon Rabinowitz of All Bets Are Off demonstrates its use with video footage of both crowd and individuals. In addition, some potential issues with Collapse Transformations are also addressed.
How To: Use the CacheViewer Firefox Add-on to Navigate Your Cache
We've all been there, where we're trying to find that one thing in our cache but it's just eluding us. There's an easy and free solution to this pressing issue. Just use this Firefox add-on CacheViewer to manage and navigate your cache.
How To: Make an easy no-sew pom pom headband
When it comes to the holidays or times when your kids need a costume urgently for their dance recital or play fast, sewing projects take far too much time. When time is an issue, why not make these no-sew cute headbands with pom poms?
How To: Fix 6.15.00-baseband battery issues on an Ultrasn0w-unlocked iPhone
Battery draining super quickly after flashing your iPhone to 6.15.00? This video will teach you everything you need to know to resolve the problem. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to try this fix for yourself, watch this hacker's how-to.
How To: Restore a 6.15.00 Apple iPhone 3Gs/3G to iOS 4.1
Accidentally bricked your iPhone? This video will teach you everything you need to know to resolve the issue. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to try this fix for yourself, watch this hacker's how-to.
How To: Stack a cake using pillars and dowel rods
Unless you're making a one layer cake, which doesn't seem to exist all that often anymore, putting together double, triple, and even quadruple layered cakes requires that skill we learned by trial in error when we were wee little toddlers playing with legos: stacking.
How To: Start a romantic relationship with a coworker
In this video, couples issues-expert Dr. Karen Stewart discusses how to start a romantic relationship with a colleague. For more information, and to learn more about how to approach a coworker, watch this helpful video guide from the folks at Mahalo.
How To: Be "friends with benefits" with an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend
In this video, couples issues-expert Dr. Karen Stewart discusses how to be "friends with benefits" with a platonic friend or ex. For more information, and to learn more about becoming "friends with benefits" with the object of your own interest, watch this helpful video guide from the folks at Mahalo.
How To: Avoid infidelity when in a committed relationship
In this video, couples issues-expert Dr. Karen Stewart discusses how to avoid infidelity when in a committed relationship. For more information, and to learn more about how to avoid cheating on your significant other, watch this helpful video guide from the folks at Mahalo.
How To: Troubleshoot the installation of Pro Tools on Windows 7
Are you having problems installing Pro Tools on your PC? If you're running Windows 7, this video takes you through many common errors one can experience during the install process, and shows you how to troubleshoot or work around each issue.
How To: Troubleshoot and fix sleep problems on an Apple Mac OS X computer
In this tutorial, we learn how to find and resolve sleep-related issues 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.
How To: Troubleshoot a crippled digital SLR camera and lens
For some digital photographers, there is a noted compatibility issue when trying to use a lens which lacks a built-in or internal auto focusing motor. This tutorial shows you a few easy fixes you can use to alleviate this probem for your onw DSLR.
How To: Use voice commands with Garmin 3790T portable GPS unit
In this clip, you'll learn how to issue voice commands to a Garmin 3790T portable GPS units. Not only are voice commands convenient, they're also safer than attempting to physically interact with your GPS while driving. For complete instructions, take a look.
How To: Troubleshoot driver problems with the Windows Driver Verifier Manager
Need to know how to troubleshoot driver issues on a Microsoft Windows PC? With the Driver Verifier Manager, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Buy a skylight flashing kit for your home
If you plan on installing a skylight to your home, then you'll need to know what to buy. This tutorial covers some pretty information about skylight flashing kits and how to buy them. Purchasing and using the wrong stuff can lead to a poorly constucted project that may lead to other issues as well. Avoid that by watching this tutorial. Good luck and enjoy!
How To: Install Talismoon Whisper Legacy fan upgrade XBox 360
The Talismoon Whisper Legacy is one of several fan upgrades available for the XBox 360 that can help mitigate the console's extreme cooling issues. This video will show you how to install this model of fan upgrade in your console. Trust us, you console will work better and be nearly immune to the Red Ring of Death.
How To: Fix any noise issues with a high efficiency washer
If you have a really noisy washer, it's a sign that something needs to change. Not only can it be annoying, but it can cause further damage to your machine as well.
How To: Replace the timing belt to a 1990-2002 Honda Accord
A timing belt or cam belt, is part of the engine and it helps control the timing of an engine's valve. So having a busted or broken one is a pretty big issue. Replacing it is also tricky because the pistons in the engine and valve, must be synchronized correctly. So check out the tutorial and see if you have what it takes replace the timing belt. Enjoy!
How To: Restore window scrapers on a classic VW Beetle Bug
Restoring a vehicle is no easy task. There can be so many different problems and issues it can take months, even years for it to reach its potential. But in the end, it comes out looking great. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to restore window scrapers on a classic VW Beetle Bug easily. So good luck and enjoy!
How To: Determine why your bike chain is skipping
If you bike chain is skipping, and you aren't sure why, you could have a worn-out cog issue. This is especially likely if you cogs are substantially older than your chains. This video will teach you how to assess your cogs for wear. which will help you determine whether you need new ones or need to take other steps to get your bike riding smoothly again.
How To: Get rid of under eye circles with a teaspoon
Puffy eyes and dark circles are two things that people don't want to see. They can make people look older than they are and can sometimes hurt. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to get rid of those issues using something that you may not have normally thought of: a teaspoon! So good luck, sit back, and enjoy!
How To: Write a bid letter for a job
Do you think you're well in your business venture but you can't get clients and don't know why? Perhaps the issue isn't in your work itself, but how you present it. Knowing how to write a great bid letter is a valuable weapon in that cutthroat business world. This video from Freelance Writing will show you how to write a bid letter for a job.
How To: Jailbreak an iPod Touch 2g with redsn0w
If you want to run homebrew apps on your second-generation iPod Touch or, as a moral issue, believe you should have root access to a computer that you yourself own, jailbreaking is the key. And this guide from Everything iPod Touch will show walk you through the jailbreaking process for a 2g iPod Touch running the 3.1.3 build of the firmware.
How To: Make a paper wallet out of an old magazine
Recycle, reduce, reuse...and follow this video to learn how to make a paper envelope out of an old issue of Wired Magazine. Now, if only making money could be this easy.