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How To: Set-up an email address in Microsoft Outlook

In this how to video, you will learn how to set up an email account in Microsoft Outlook. First, open up your program. Go to tools and select account settings. From here, click new. A new window will open up and you should press next. Click on the check box at the bottom and click next. Make sure Internet Email is selected and click next. Now type in your name, email address, incoming mail server, outgoing mail server, and login information. Click on more settings and tick the first option in...

How To: Use the application center on a Blackberry Storm 2

Wayne with Vodafone Help Centre demonstrates how to use the application center on a Blackberry Storm 2 phone. First tap on the Blackberry key to bring up the main menu. Then choose the application center option. Click yes to update the application list. Choose app world and install it on your phone by downloading it. Then, click run and accept the software agreement. You now have access to the Blackberry app world. You can search for the applications that you want and filter the results by pa...

How To: Disable pop-ups in Google Chrome

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to disable pop-ups in Google Chrome. This task is very fast, simple and easy to do. On your desktop, begin by right-clicking the Google Chrome icon and select Properties. Click on the Shortcut tab and in Target, add "-disable-popup-blocking" to the end of the code. Now click Apply and click OK. Then restart Google Chrome. This video will benefit those viewers who use the Google Chrome web browser and would like to learn how to disable the pop-up block...

How To: Repair a broken iPod LCD screen

This video teaches you how to replace a LCD screen for the 5th generation iPod. The tools you will need are a soft cloth, a mini screwdriver, a plastic or metal putty knife, and of course your iPod. First, pry your iPod open with your putty knife. Place the knife in between the metal base and white case and pull the knife around the iPod, to undo the clips holding the case together. Once open, lift up the hardware, remove the headphone assembly, and take out the screws on the side. Take the e...

How To: Increase screen contrast in Mac OS X

Mac OSX offers an easy solution to increasing the contrast of your display, and switching the screen from black on white to white on black. In the Universal Access section of System Preferences, under the large "Display" label, you will find a set of controls. Switching from black on white to white on black will invert the colors on the screen, making it easier to read for some people. There is a toggle to the right of that control which switches your display from color to grayscale. Below th...

How To: Quickly force quit in Mac OS X

If something happens to a program you are working with on your Mac computer, and you have no choice, you will need to access 'force quit'. This is very easy to do, and luckily on a Mac you probably won't use it very often. There are several ways to do this and this video takes you through all of them. If you can, try and save your information before doing a force quit, because you may not be able to recover changes once the app closes.

How To: Open and replace a Zune 80GB hard drive

In this how-to video, you will learn how to dismantle an 80GB Microsoft Zune and remove the hard drive. You will first remove the cap at the end. Remove the screws at the bottom. Next, unclip the sides, top, and bottom of the Zune. You can use a prying tool to help you with this. Do this slowly, as you might damage the Zune. Once you can remove the back cover, you will have access to the internal parts of the mp3 player. Remove the tape holding the components together. Next, remove the screws...

How To: Open your Nike+ iPod sensor and replace the battery

CadNYC demonstrates how to open the Nike iPod sensor casing. Replacing the iPod Nike sensor battery is easy and low cost with a few simple steps. First, place the sensor in a vice clamp and saw off the casing using a very thin hacksaw blade. then, open up the sensor compartment to have access to the battery. You can now remove the battery and replace it with another battery which will cost about two dollars. After you replace the Nike iPod sensor battery, use a strong adhesive to glue the cov...

How To: Use GPS/navigation free on Verizon Blackberry Storm

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use a GPS/navigation free on a Verizon Blackberry Storm phone. Begin by clicking on Browser and go to this web address: Google Maps. Now install the application onto your phone. To access it, go to Applications and select Google Maps. Once downloaded, users will be able to use the application to navigate the map. It will also trace the point of where the user is onto he map. This video will benefit those viewers wo have a Verizon Blackberry Storm p...

How To: Pin a program to taskbar in Windows 7

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to pin a program to the task-bar in Windows 7. Click on the Start menu and click on All Programs. Find the program that you want to pin in the task-bar and click on it. Right-click on the program and select Pin to Task-bar. The program will then be pinned as an icon on the left side of the task-bar, beside the Start menu. Users are able to pin as much programs to the task-bar as they want. This video will benefit those viewers who have a Windows 7 com...

How To: Download and install Androidlock on your iPhone

This video tutorial from DrJailbreak presents how to download and install Androidlock on your iPhone and iPod Touch.Androidlock is a type of application that locks screen to prevent unauthorized access. You have to draw a specific pattern on the screen to unlock your device. It is advisable not to create too difficult Androidlock pattern because you can forget it.You also can turn off Androidlock if you open subsettings, select More and then Mobile Substrate Add-ons option.To get Androidlock,...

How To: Change lip color & shade in Photoshop

Forget to put on lipstick before a photo? Or perhaps you want to spice up an old photo of someone you love. Well their is a way, as 4YouTutorial demonstrates step by step using Photoshop CS4. First upload a photo or image into Photoshop. Next access your Photoshop layers and delete the default locked layer. After, activate the zoom tool and zoom in on the photo where the lips are located. Next choose the quick selection tool (make sure it's on plus) and drag it over her lips. This process can...

How To: Get around your school's Websense filter with Hopster

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to bypass web-sense filter using the software, Hopster. This program allows users to bypass firewall, bypass proxy and HTTP tunnel. To download this program, go to Google and search for the program. Click on the first result and select download. Once the file is downloaded, double-click on it and follow the instructions to install the program. This program runs silently and invisibly so that the administrator won't be able to detect it. This video wil...

How To: Encrypt files with Windows' built-in compression tool

Some data can be very confidential. In such case you need to encrypt the data so that it does not go into the wrong hands. There are lots of encryption software available to encrypt the data. But to use them first you need to install then and this can take lot of time. You can also use Windows built in compression client to encrypt information. To use this feature you need not install any software and it is a fairly simple process. So select a file that you want to encrypt, right click on it ...

How To: Send an email with Microsoft Outlook Express

In this video, we learn how to send an email using Outlook Express. First, click "create mail" in the Outlook program. In the "to" section, fill out the email address of the person you want to email to. You can also access your address book and choose recipients from that folder, double click them and make sure they show up in the recipient folder. After this, click "ok". In your subject line, fill in which subject the email is about. After you are done with this, move to the main body of thi...

How To: Unzip a zipped file using the 7-Zip extraction tool

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to unzip a zipped file using the 7-Zip extraction tool. Begin by going to the website and click on the Download link. Wait for the screen to load and click on Save File. Once downloaded, double-click on the file and follow the instructions to install it. Now simply right-click the zipped file. Go to 7-Zip and select either Extract files or Extract Here. The files will be extracted into a new folder that contains all the content...

How To: Set up plumbing for a pond

The Pond Digger demonstrates how to set up plumbing for a pond. First, sleeve all pipes coming through the cement foundation to protect the plumbing from elemental stress and provide additional flexibility. Next, use a clear primer and a clear glue to seal areas where you need a clean, finished looking product. Paint the PVC piping to protect it from the sun's UV rays and prevent from becoming brittle. If you need to do cutting, use a chop saw for a quick, clean and efficient cut. Extend the ...

How To: Get chat history even if friend is offline

A Facebook profile page shows up explaining the steps on how to get chat history of a friend on Facebook. It explains that you need to go to the profile of the person you would like to find chat history with. It then explains steps on how you can copy there Facebook ID. Once you have accessed that he provides you with a JavaScript code to use to pull up chat history. He gives you step by step examples explaining how to set up the ID and apply it to the JavaScript coding. Once that has been es...

How To: Put music on your iPod with your computer

To put music on your iPod from your computer starting with the iPod shuffle you will need to start by having your USB connector plugged into your both iPod and computer. Then once its plugged in you will need to open up iTunes and you can access your iPod from the button on the left that shows your iPod on it. Now if you want to put music on it you simply drag the music from your iTunes and place it into iPod. If you have any other kind of iPod you can do the same steps except for the connect...

How To: Update your iPod Touch and iPhone to 3.1.2 firmware

In this how-to video, you will learn how to update your iPhone or iPod touch to 3.1.2 firmware for free. First, make sure you have iTunes installed on your computer. Download the correct firmware for your specific model on the internet. Once this is download, open iTunes and select your device. Hold the shift key and click restore. Select the firmware file and open it. Hit the restore button in the new window. This will then update the device. This may take a while. Once it is done, the updat...

How To: Create a System Restore point in Windows XP

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a System Restore point on a Windows XP computer. Begin by clicking on the Start menu and go to All Programs. Open the Accessories menu and select System Tools. Go down the menu and select System Restore. Check Create a Restoring Point and click Next. Now type in a description for the restoring point and click Create. You will then create a restoring point for you to access whenever you want to restore back to that point. This video will bene...

How To: Use Remote Desktop in Windows 7 to connect to an XP PC

This video shows how to do a remote desktop connection from a new Windows 7 to a older Windows XP or Vista. With Remote Desktop Connection, you can access a computer running Windows from another computer running Windows that is connected to the same network or to the Internet. This feature from Windows easily enables you to get old files from Windows XP or Vista if you need to view or print documents. This feature is free from Windows and is built in the operating system. Once connected throu...

How To: Configure Mozilla Firefox for faster performance

Mozilla Firefox is a popular browser for accessing the Internet, but can perform slow over time depending on your settings. This video tutorial shows how to speed up Firefox by deleting excess cache and reassigning your boolean values. Certain password add-ons can also increase functionality, but refrain from enabling too many, as each one will slow your system down a bit.

How To: Connect to the Internet with your Nintendo Wii

This video tutorial shows how to connect to the Internet using the Wii video game system. The advantage of connecting to the Internet with your gaming system is to play games, such as Animal Crossing or Call of Duty, with other players. You can also get the Internet Channel which allows you to watch YouTube videos and do other tasks you would normally do on the internet. You will need a wireless router to do this. On the Wii home menu, click on Options, Wii Settings, and scroll once to the ri...

How To: Make a fake & funny virus

Karn demonstrates how to make a fake and funny harmless virus that will shut down only your computer. First, go to your desktop and right click to access the right click menu. Then, choose new from the menu options and select the shortcut option. A window should open. In it type -s -t. The -t will represent the number of seconds you want the virus to activate. Also type -c. Create a message like, "This is a virus, your system is being shutdown." Name the shortcut anything that you'd like. The...

How To: Play SWF and FLV files

In order to play SWF files, you need to download SA Flash Player. You can find this program on a website called Mega Upload. For FLV files you need to download the applian FLV player. You can find this program at a website called applian technologies at the address http://applian.com. Once you have downloaded and installed these programs, you will be able to do such things like watch videos you couldn't previously access and play games on your computer that, again, were not available before. ...

How To: Navigate files and folders in Windows XP

In this video you will learn from Dave Andrews how to organize and navigate through the files and folders in Windows XP. Every computer has files and folders with stored data. The folders may contain other folders and they are stored on the Hard Drive. To access the Hard Drive you need to click the Start button and click My Computer. In My Computer you have the "C Drive" which is the Main Drive and other secondary drives. In each drive you have folders and subfolders. You will learn in the vi...

How To: SSH with an iPhone/iTouch (without Wifi)

Do you own an iPhone or iTouch and are looking to learn how to SSH into your phone? You've come to the right place. Learn how to SSH into your Apple device with help from this video. In addition, you will learn how to open a virtual connection with your iPhone or iTouch & your computer, to access your phone or iTouch's system files to modify & personalize them. Links & downloads you will need:

How To: Unclog a drain without Drano

This video details the procedure for unclogging a drain without the use of drain clearing chemicals. This procedure is intended to be used in the event of a drain being clogged with hair. A tool for this task would be a wire hanger, modified to have the bottom removed, and two ends fashioned into hooks. For this example, a drain with an unscrew-able top-cover is used. To begin, unscrew the top cover to reveal the washer and the drain. Remove the rubber washer to fully reveal the drain. Once t...

How To: Make a cool YouTube intro in After Effects

You can learn how to use After Effects to make an interesting introduction for your YouTube video by following the steps in this video tutorial. You will need to use a preset called Trapcode Particular 2. 0. Once this trial version is downloaded, go into After Effects and select New Composition. Create any name you want for the file and then select HDV/HDTV for the Preset. This video outlines how to create the introduction from the initial layer to the final layer, which is up to you to decid...

How To: Embed a YouTube video in PowerPoint w/ or w/o internet

In this Software video tutorial you will learn how to embed a YouTube video in PowerPoint with or without Internet. You will see two ways of doing this with and without internet access. When you have an internet connection, open up PowerPoint and click on the office circle button on the left hand corner. From there select ‘PowerPoint options’ and check the box that says ‘show developer tabs in the ribbon’ and click OK. Once the developer tab is in your ribbon, select that and go to the area t...

How To: Connect your Nintendo Wii to the Internet wirelessly

This is a video games tutorial where you will learn how to connect your Nintendo Wii to the Internet wirelessly. Select ‘Wii’ and then ‘Wii settings’ menu and choose ‘internet’ and ‘connection settings’. You have three settings to choose from. Choose any one and then select ‘wireless connection’ -> ‘Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connection’. Install the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector software on your PC and then insert the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector into your PC. Choose ‘next’ to continue. Use the regis...

How To: Install apps and games on the Nokia N900

You can install applications and games on your Nokia N900 by following the tips in this video tutorial. The two easiest ways of obtaining these items is to either use the App Manager or the Ovi Store. The App Manager has a built-in software catalogue. Just click on it, hit Download, and then Games. Then, select whatever games you want and follow the prompts to install it. Installed applications and games can be found in the More folder on your phone's home page. Ovi Store is Nokia's applicati...

How To: Arrange an effective home bar

This is a straightforward and easy to follow guide on how to create your own home bar for any type of home get-together. It gives simple tips on the best wines to buy for your home bar, what drinks are good to have already mixed up for your guests, exactly how much alcohol you should buy for your party, and other additional bar supplies such as ice and mixers.