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How To: Create a bootable CD with ImgBurn

Download the software from Imgburn. Choose mode, build, advanced, bootable disk. Go to allbootdisk to get a bootable image of your operating system. Choose from Windows 95 through Vista. Download the diskette image. Name and save to desktop. Choose volume and label. Click ok. Make the output burn to image file. Name the file and save it to the desktop. Download Sun Virtualbox. Test the image by choosing settings, storage, add device. Choose media manager. Select make primary slave. After test...

How To: Optimize a PDF document in Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro

In this tutorial, we learn how to optimize a PDF document in Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro. This will adjust the size of the PDF to better adjust your need and work flow. Fire, go to file and then go to properties, then you will be able to see what size the file is. If you would like to change this, go to the PDF Optimizer, which has an "audit space usage" button. From here, you can change the compatibility level and also change the compression and the color bitmap resolution. After you are done editin...

How To: Destroy jeans to look like Hollister's

In this video, we learn how to destroy jeans to look like Hollister's. First, you will need to take your jeans, a nail file, and scissors. After you have these, use your files to rub onto the jeans where you want your hole to be at. Go from side to side to create a lighter look than is on the rest of the jeans. After you start grating through the jeans, there should be a small hole forming. Pull at the strings as you see them, then stick your finger inside the hole to make it the size you wan...

How To: Use modules when working with Joomla

Go to your Joomla admin page. Now go to extensions, module manager. Now on that page, click on new. Now select login button and click on next. Now type the name and set the position, it depends on the template you use like if you have the help file of that template, you can figure it out by checking that but many free template does not contain the help file. So for now, set the position left and click on save. You can arrange the order of your modules just by clicking the up icon or just by e...

How To: Open files/folders/programs with hyperlinks

In this video, we learn how to open files/folders/programs with hyperlinks. First, go to your computer, then go to tools, and folder options. Underneath the section that says "click items as follows" you can change your preferences for how you want items to appear and pop up, then click ok. Now, go to your web browser or a different page with a link and click on a hyperlink. Once you do this, you will get to see how your settings have changed how this looks and opens, then change your setting...

How To: Make iPhone ringtones using iTunes on the PC

In this video, we learn how to make iPhone ringtones using iTunes on the PC. First, open iTunes and open the song you like. After this, right click and click "create aac". Then, right click and click "get info", then change the start and stop time of the song. Once this is done, right click on the new version and create another aac version. Now, delete the second song and move to recycle bin. After this, right click on the 30 second song and click "show in windows explorer", then press "alt",...

How To: Install Truetype Fonts on your Linux system

Shawn Powers teaches us how to install Truetype fonts on your Linux systems. First, log onto your web browser and go to Halloween Fonts. Once on this site, browse through the different types of fonts until you find one that you like. After this, save the file for the font onto your desktop. Now, install this font on your command line by first unzipping it. Go to the user share Truetype folder, then make a new custom folder. Move the file into the folder, then make sure the font and the folder...

How To: Prepare a Powerpoint file or presentation

In this tutorial, we learn how to prepare a PowerPoint file or presentation. First, open up the software and start a new project. After this, you will start a page that has nothing on it. Insert the title of your page as well as any images or audio you would like displayed. After this, you will be able to add in a transition that will easily make this page go to the next one smoothly. Continue on to the next page inserting your information for your presentation. If you are adding bullets for ...

How To: Backup your computer with an external hard drive

In this video, we learn how to backup your computer with an external hard drive. First, go online and download and install Cobian Backup. After this, start a new task on the program and then name it your computer backup. Change it to a differential and change the time frame to once every five times. Now, click on the file section and add the files you want to have backed up. If you want to copy your entire C drive, just highlight that. Now, the C drive will show up, then click add underneath ...

How To: Make a simple auto clicker in MS Visual Basic 2008

This video tutorial belongs to the software category which is going to show you how to make a simple auto clicker in MS Visual Basic 2008. First download the MS Visual Basic 2008 express edition and the text file, install it and open it up. Go to file > new project. Here you select 'windows forms application', name it 'auto clicker' and click OK. Then on the right hand side, click on 'show icon' and on the left hand side, click on 'button' and add two buttons to the auto clicker form. Then se...

How To: Set up an FTP connection using Firezilla

This video tutorial is in the Computers & Programming category where you will learn how to set up an FTP connection using Firezilla. Open up your filezilla program. On the top left, click on the file menu button, and select 'site manager'. In the window that opens up, select 'new folder' and give it a name. Now create a site to store in this new folder. Click on 'new site' and name it. Now on the right hand side, enter the host and the port. The default port is 21. Under server type, select F...

How To: Make a file folder organizer

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a file folder organizer. First, you will need to apply double sided tape to paper, then apply a thicker cardboard paper over it. Now, cut most of the excess paper off, except around 1/2". After you have this cover made, apply tacky glue to some manila folders, and stick them into the cover you just made. After you complete this, you will be able to apply the backing to the folder as well. When you are finished, you can add different decorations to your f...

How To: Send & receive files over Bluetooth on a Windows 7 PC

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.

How To: Render HD widescreen in Sony Vegas and Movie Studio

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to render high definition videos in Sony Vegas Movie Studio. Begin by clicking on File and select Render As. Then select the file type. Now click on Custom. In the Audio tab, set the mode as CBR, format as Windows Media Audio 9.2 and attributed to 128 k-bps. In the Video tab, set the mode as Bit Rate (Peak), format as Windows Media Video 9 and image size as High Definition (1280x720). Now save the template. This video will benefit those viewers who en...

How To: Use CutePDF to read and create PDFs

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use and create portable document formats for free. This task is very fast, easy and simple to do. Users will need to download the CutePDF program provided in the video. Once downloaded and installed, the program will essentially create another printer driver in the system, allowing users to print files in the portable document format. This video will benefit those viewers who create text documents, and would like to learn how to create portable doc...

How To: Use templates in Dreamweaver

In this tutorial, we learn how to use templates in Dreamweaver. First, go under "create new" and click on "hdml". Start with a table that has three rows and one column at 100% width. Click in the middle one and split the cell into two columns. Now, click "insert", "template objects", then "editable region". Type text into this box, then it will show up on your page. Whenever you open a file, this will be the part you can edit, while you won't be able to change anything else. Now go to "file" ...

How To: Install custom fonts in Mac OS X

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. ...

How To: Transfer music from your iPod to iTunes with Senuti

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 ...

How To: Maintain the guide bar on a chainsaw

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to maintain the guide bar of a chainsaw. Begin by removing the guide bar from the chainsaw. Unscrew the two nuts on the side of the saw and then remove the chain. Now rest the guide bar at an angle and scrape off the metal bur, using a flat file. Simply run the file down the guide bar until it is clear of any bur. Then use a tool to scrape any debris that is inside the groove of the guide bar. This video will benefit those viewers who are in the const...

How To: Create a pdf document using Microsoft Word

In this software video tutorial you will learn how to create a pdf document using Microsoft Word. First you select the document you want to convert to pdf, click on file and select print. When the print window opens up, on the left had bottom, you will see the pdf button. Click on it and a dropdown menu comes up. Select 'save as pdf' from the dropdown menu, give the file a name and click 'save'. Exit the word program and you will see the pdf document on the desktop. You can now open it to see...

How To: Make your own Windows icons with IcoFX & GIMP

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...

How To: Convert mp4 to mp3

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.

How To: Compress and encrypt an .EXE file with MPRESS

For the newer generation, using a computer is now a common thing that a lot of people must know how to do. Regular things like opening programs, writing papers, and using the internet are all easy to get, but there are other things that can be a bit harder for those less experienced. So if you're starting off or just looking to learn something new, this video can help. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to compress and encrypt an .EXE file for free using MPRESS. Good luck, pay attention, a...

How To: Make iTunes recognize your iPod without restoring

If you've had an iPod for long enough, chances are you've had issues with iTunes recognizing it at one point or another, and the threat of having to delete all of your MP3s and other files has loomed large. Well worry no more! This video contains instructions for how to make iTunes recognize the device again without having to delete all of your files! All you need to do is gain access to your hidden folders, get into the iPod's folder, and replace the firmware. Brilliant!

How To: Combine audio tracks in Audacity

If you have more than one audio track that you need to splice together, check out this tutorial. In this video, you will see just how easy it is to combine audio tracks using Audacity. Audacity is similar to Garage Band and is a way to edit and save music and other audio files. This software is widely used for podcasts as well.

How To: Use Microsoft Excel 2007 as a complete beginner

If you're a novice looking to learn how to use Microsoft Excel, a video series from digital spreadsheet guru ExcelIsFun is a great place to start. But which of his many series should you choose? The one titled "Excel Basics," that's which! This free video MS Excel lesson, the very installment in said tutorial series, covers the following topics:

How To: Securely empty the trash in an Apple workflow

It's important to go through your computer and clear any kind of file that is not needed. This helps ensure that you have enough disk space in your computer to save other files in the future. This tutorial will show you how to create a workflow in your Mac finder send it to the trash and securely empty the trash. It's easy to do and can be done by anyone. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Get & download Adobe Flash Player 10

First of all you have to go to Adobe. You have to hit on the button that says "get adobe flash player". Now you have to hit the button "Agree and install now". Now you have to click on 'save file ' tab. Once the download is finished then you have to click it to open. Then hit 'run' tab. You have to make sure that you have closed all programs running on the computer before doing this step. Now this program shall be installed successfully. Once installed you have to click on 'show details' and ...

How To: Batch compress multiple photos at once

Open Image Compressor 2008 and go to the Image Tray. Pick the images you want with the image selector and click on them to add them to the Image Tray. If you want to add every photo in a certain folder, you just click on the Add All button. Once you have the photos you want, you can batch compress them. You can go to File>Batch Compress to start the process, or just click on the Batch Compress button in the toolbar. Then, pick the compression options you want, or edit the images. You can also...

How To: Use live trace in Adobe Illustrator

This how to video shows you how to do a live trace in Adobe Illustrator. First, open the image you want to use. From here, zoom out. Go to the corner of the image and hold shift and drag to shrink it. Zoom back in and then click the arrow beside Live Trace. Go to tracing options and click okay. Check ignore white so that you will not get a box. Click trace and then select expand. Click out of the image and click control y on your keyboard to show the outline of your file. If you did not check...

How To: Do a clean install of Windows 7 on your computer

Microsoft has released its latest rendition of the Windows operating system, Windows 7. Windows 7 succeeds Windows Vista and comes with many improvements and useful updates. To install the update one a personal computer running Windows, a backup of the user's personal files and data onto a detachable hard drive is recommended to prevent data loss during the update process. The ISO image of the Windows 7 OS is burned onto a DVD. A partition is optionally created on the user's computer to allow...

How To: Make DVDs from AVI files with Windows DVD Maker

In this Software video tutorial you will learn how to make DVDs from AVI files with Windows DVD Maker. You will need a codec for this, which can be found at www.divx.com. Download the free version. While installing, when the prompt for component selection comes up, keep only ‘divx codec’ checked and uncheck the other components and install the codec. Now insert a DVD in to the drive and open up windows DVD maker. Select the movie you want to record, give a title and click next. Select the...

How To: Make flashing pictures for your profile avatar

In this how-to video, you will learn how to create flashy pictures and animated gifs for your profile pictures. This is useful if you want to put an animation as your facebook or myspace default photo. First, find and open the image you want to use. It should open in MSpaint. You can go to image and select invert colors. Save this new file with a different name. Now, go to the gifninja website. Click on Create an Animated Gif. Now, upload both of your files to the page. You can select the spe...

How To: Burn CDs and DVDs on a Mac with the Burn application

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to burn a CD or DVD on a Mac computer with the Burn application. Burn is able to create data, audio and video discs. The Inspector window allows users to edit extra information about the disc. To open Inspector, press the Command and I button. It is also able to create disc copies. To burn a disc, name the disc and select a format. Them simply drag the file(s) into the program and click Burn. This video will benefit those viewers who have a file on th...