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How To: Automatically hide other apps with QuicKeys in OS X

This clip demonstrates quick and simple QuicKeys workflow that automatically hides other Mac OS X applications when a specified application is opened. This quick clip presents a general introduction to creating macros and automating processes within Mac OS X using QuicKeys 4. 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 mor...

How To: Wrap text around an image in Microsoft Word 2010

Learn how to add use text wrapping in your Microsoft Word 2010 documents. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application application or a seasoned MS Office professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Word 2010 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started wrapping text around images in your own Word documents, watch this free video guide.

How To: Swap between applications with the OS X app switcher

Want to switch between various open applications via keyboard shortcut? With Mac OS X and the app switcher tool, it's a breeze. It's so easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can presenta complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, and to get started using this essential window- and life-changing key command yourself, take a look.

How To: Build a simple compound interest program in Java

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 write a simple application to calculate compound interest. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful programmer's guide.

How To: Write a "Hello, World" program in Java

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 write that most basic of applications, a "Hello, World" program. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful programmer's guide.

How To: Build a random number generator in Java programming

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 generate random numbers in a Java application. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful programmer's guide.

How To: Create text files from within Java programs

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.

How To: Add icons to your apps using Xcode

Simple SDK demonstrates how to add icons to your iPhone applications using XCode. Find your desired app and right click on it to designate that you want to open it with Gimp. Use the rectangle tool to crop the image to a square size. Add text to the image as desired. Then, scale the image to 57 x 57. Then, save the file as an icon.png in the same application folder. Exit out of Gimp. Next, go back to XCode. Open the icon file in the info list. Type in the icon title in the correct field and d...

How To: Password protect minimized apps in Windows

Have you ever had to close an application with private info in order to let someone else use your PC? LockThis! is a windows application that lets you secure individual programs without the hassle of having to save your progress and closing the program. To use LockThis! just hold the control key and click on the application that needs to be locked and simply enter your password on the dialog that pops up and your done. Now anyone can use your pc without you having to look over their shoulder....

How To: Hack with Hacme Shipping

Foundstone Hacme Shipping is a web-based shipping application developed by Foundstone to demonstrate common web application hacking techniques such as SQL Injection, Cross Site Scripting and Escalation of Privileges as well as Authentication and Authorization flaws and how they are manifested in the code. Written in ColdFusion MX 7 using the Model-Glue framework and a MySQL database, the application emulates the on-line services provided by major shipping companies. This video will get you st...

How To: 5 Pranks That Will Downright Piss People Off!

There are some practical jokes that are funny and will give everyone a good laugh including the person being prank, There there are those pranks that will annoy and infuriate anyone. These 5 pranks will do just that, especially the last one which involves 2 matches and a pen, then again we have a condom inside a water bottle prank. There just too funny and mean to describe, you'll just have to watch the video tutorial to find out how to pull them off. The best part is that they're all househo...

How To: Set Up an Evil Prank at a Party

There are many ways to have fun at a party, like the traditional party games or cracking open a Piñata and let's not forget eating delicious treats but here I'm going to show you how to have more fun an EVIL way. Yes with a prank, because you can't have a party without a practical joke. Check out the video tutorial to find out how you can booby trap a Party Hat for your guests or guests of the host. haha!

How To: Build an Awesome Hall Table!

How to build a Hall Table from recycled wood pallets. I love pallet furniture and this wooden pallet project is no exception. It's easy to build and costs very little money. The hall stand is made entirely from old pallets and hardwood fence palings. Hall tables are very practical and are suited for those narrow areas where a normal table would be to big. My hall table, or hall stand also includes drawers which makes it a handy spot to put your car keys or mail.

How To: Use Xara Web Designer 7 Premium Graphics Folder in Designs Gallery

Website Design Tutorial for Xara Web Designer - graphics folder in designs gallery. In this web design tutorial learn how to add various graphics, modify colors and remix images to create your own custom icons or logos. The web design tutorial will put some of the concepts you learned in previous web design tutorials to practical real world use. If you need assistance using Xara Web Designer let us know and we will do our best to create web design tutorials to help you.

How To: Pin Applications to Task Bar Windows 8

In this Windows 8 Tutorial you will learn how to pin application to the task bar. If you work with certain programs very often it will be beneficial to pin those Windows 8 applications to your task bar in the desktop view. Once you pin an application to task bar in desktop view it will always be visible too you and with one click you will be able to launch application. Thank you for viewing our Windows 8 tutorials. If you need help with a certain area of Windows 8 and would like us to make a ...

How To: Run Multiple Instances of the Same App in Mac OS X

With the use of Terminal, anyone can run multiple instances of the same application on a Mac. When you have multiple windows open in a web browser, the windows are all running under the same Process ID (PID). But, with multiple instances, each has its own unique PID. So why would you want to run multiple instances of the same app? There are several reasons a person may run clones of the same application, but the most popular would be so that the user could multitask. Some applications, like t...

How To: Make Fake Vomit

Talk about something that's fun for all ages! Make people upchuck for real with this gag recipe. You will need a frying pan, a quarter cup of applesauce, a package of unflavored gelatin, a pinch or two of powdered cocoa, a package of instant oatmeal with apple chunks, carrot bits, a chunk of light tuna, and creamed corn. Watch this video pranking tutorial and learn how to make fake vomit for a classic practical joke. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!

How To: Install an .apk file on a Google Android smartphone

If you're interested in installing an application that you can't find in the Android Market, you'll need to use an apk (or Android packet) file. Don't know how to load an apk onto your phone? No problem: this Android owner's guide will walk you through the process. You'll find that, with a file manager application like Astro File Manager, it's a snap.

How To: Manually update the apps on an Android phone

If you've got an Android phone, you may have wondered if there is a way to manually update your Android applications. There is and it's fairly easy to do. So easy, in fact, that this video guide from Butterscotch can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under two minutes. For complete instructions, and to get started updating the applications on your own Android phone, take a look.

How To: Make windows full screen on a Mac

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make windows full screen on a Mac computer. This task is very easy, fast and simple to do. Users will need to download the application, Right Zoom. The link to download this application is: Right Zoom. Once downloaded and installed, double-click on the application to operate it. Now whenever users click on the + on the top of a window to maximize the screen, the window will enlarge to full screen. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Mac...

How To: Apply formatting to Excel cells that meet a condition

See how to apply condition formatting when working in Microsoft Excel 2007. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application application or a seasoned MS Office professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Word 2007 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started using the useful formatting feature in your own Excel documents, watch this free video guide.

How To: Export an Adobe Flash CS5 project as an iPhone OS app

Learn how to export your Adobe Flash CS5 projects as Apple iPhone OS applications. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of the latest iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this video guide.

How To: Use the Remote Desktop on iPhone & iPod Touch

Remote desktop is a tool that can be used to access you computer from another device over a network. You can also connect to a remote desktop on Iphone or Ipod touch. Note that you will need EDGE and 3G for this to work. The files you need to connect are Mocha VNC Lite, and the desktop application Real VNC free edition 4.1. One is used on your computer and the other is used on your device. First launch you application store on your Iphone. Search for Mocha and open the Mocha VNC lite. Open th...

How To: Get rid of a Trojan Virus from your computer

This video tells us the method to remove Trojan Virus from the computer. This can be done in a couple of steps. The first step involves the downloading of a specific application from the web. We have to search this application in Google. Type 'malwarebytes' in the search engine and press enter. Go to the third result starting with 'Malwarebytes Anti-Malware'. Click on 'Download Now' on the resulting page. Open the application and select 'Perform quick scan'. This will scan the computer for Tr...