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How To: Hack Microsoft Windows 7 upgrade limitations
There are a couple of limitations that Microsoft put in to Windows 7 upgrades that can prevent users from upgrading and ultimately force them to do a clean install. First limitation is that they won't let you to upgrade Windows 7 if you run Windows 7 release candidate that was released earlier this year, which they won't let you to upgrade to a download Windows edition. If you are running Windows vista ultimate you cannot upgrade windows 7 professional. We have to buy an ultimate edition then...
How To: Upgrade or install Windows XP to Windows 7
Custom optioned installation includes the following: Copy the files to an external hard disk before starting your installation, then you will reinstall your programs by hand by using the windows easy transfer and transfer the data into the hard disk.
How To: Use multiple monitors with your Mac
Sometimes just one computer monitor is not enough. Whether you are working on a detailed art project, multiple files at once, or simple wish to open more windows, you may need to connect multiple monitors to your Mac. In this video, Gary Rosenzweig from MacMost.com shows you how to hook up another screen to your computer and make the most out of your desktop space. It is actually very easy to hook up a second monitor to most Macs. Once you get a monitor and the proper cables you are good to g...
How To: Enable Javascript
Not sure how to enable javascript on your computer? Follow these steps to enable all the functionality javascript provides.
How To: Encrypt data w/o admin rights using Rohos Mini Drive
This technical video will show you all about the Rohos Mini Drive. See how you may work with an encrypted partition on a PC without admin rights using this free portable encryption solution. It securely protects your portable data on any USB device. Portable utility Rohos Disk Browser gives you opportunity to work with your sensitive data on a USB drive in the usual way on any PC (even at an internet cafe, where you don’t have admin rights).
How To: Build a Windows computer with an i7 processor
This detailed five-part video will show you the exact steps to building your own computer. See the PC building step-by-step instructions, brought to you by the Ultimate Handyman.
How To: Move items around in the menubar in Mac OS X
Moving items around the Mac OS X menu bar is easy with this MozyMac tutorial. The demonstration appears to take place on a real Mac desktop; be sure to watch the mouse moving the menu bar icons along the top of this video. There is music playing and no other audio, so Muting is optional. Text supplements the video, telling you to hold the Command (apple) button while moving the menu bar icons.
How To: Learn different code platforms with www.3schools.com
1. Visit 3schools for free and fantastic web building tutorials. 2. Find the subject you are interested in researching and simply click on it and it takes you to a video.
How To: Quickly look up words in Dictionary app in Mac OS X
In this video, we zoom into a web page of mac related sites which displays various websites and their links.
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: Hide files within other files easily on Windows
A video tutorial on some tricks to hide files on your computer within other files so that they will be completely hidden.
How To: Add a Mac dock to your Vista or XP computer
Learn how to add a Mac Dock to your Vista or XP computer * Firstly go and open up your internet browser.
How To: Plan IT infrastructure, trick out your Kindle and more
Matt describes the necessary steps to take before you begin to build your infrastructure. Find business and design requirements.
How To: Make your Vista look like a Mac Os X
This video tutorial shows you how to make your Vista look like Mac Os X To make Windows Vista look like a Mac Os X using Vista Glazz Application:
How To: Change the sound on your PC
Change the sound on your PC in Windows Vista with this video tutorial. In Windows Vista, left click on desktop. Go to "Personal Modes" and select "Sounds". Click "Test" button in the Sound's tab window to hear sounds for different actions. To replace a sound: place the sounds, in a .WAV format only, in a folder on your C: Drive. Select sound to be replaced in Sound's tab and click “Browse” to find the file you are replacing the current one with. Click "Ok" when done to complete change.
How To: Make programs start up when your computer starts
When you start your computer you can set it up so that your favorite programs automatically open as a part of the computers boot up. To do this, click “Start” and then “All Programs”. When the list opens up, click on “Startup”. Drag the program icons you want to open into the startup bar. The next time you start your computer, the programs you put in the startup will automatically open.
How To: Turn off User Account Control in Windows 7
This video tutorial shows you how to turn off USER ACCOUNT CONTROL in Windows 7. Step 1 : Go to START and select CONTROL PANEL .
How To: Change the Snow Leopard dock
Change your Snow Leopard dock on Mac OS X with this video tutorial. Go to Leopard Hard drive -> System folder -> Library folder -> CoreServices folder -> Dock App (right click) -> Show package contents -> Contents folder -> Resources folder -> Scroll down until you get to Scurve-1.png, Scruve-m.png, Scurve-sm.png, Scurve-xl.png -> Highlight them all and delete them -> Select the dock you want to change it to -> Paste the files into the place that you deleted the others -> Search for "Terminal...
How To: Save your laptop battery by gaming without a disk
Tired of playing games and draining the battery on your laptop? This video will show you how to play games without a disk and also helps save your laptop battery. Remember, this should own be done if you own the game. You'll learn everything you need to know to download your games, and all the while saving your laptops battery. The video you shows you and extensive step by step easy to follow instructions to finally find a solution to using a disk.
How To: Speed up shutdown time
To speed up the shutdown time for your computer, start by working on the regedit. To access the regedit click the start button. In the search box, type regedit. When the regedit comes up, click it and go down to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. Click hkey_local_machine and go down and click system. Click currentcontrolset in the the system list. In currentcontrolset, click control once. In the control window click waittokillservicetimeout. In waittokillservicetimeout, there will be a value. If the value i...
How To: Change the Snow Leopard login screen
Change the Snow Leopard login screen with this video tutorial. Download and install the application Ravissant, an app that lets you customize the login screen in every aspect. Have a background image ready and an Apple logo image, if you want. Modified Apple logos can be found here , created by Evil-Slayer]. Open Ravissant, and you should see your login screen, but don't try to log-in! IMPORTANT! If you want to keep your original login screen, go to the top...
How To: Securely empty the trash in Mac OS X
This video tutorial shows you how to securely empty your trash in Mac OS X. 1. Click on the top Menu on your desktop. 2. From the drop down menu, choose "Secure Empty Trash". 3. You will be then be prompted with a messaging stating items will be permanently erased from your computer. If you wish to continue click the "Secure Empty Trash". 4. Depending on the amount of files, the process may take a few seconds to a few minutes.
How To: Install SmillaEnlarger on Ubuntu Linux
Ever hear of SmillaEnlarger? It's a small graphical tool (based on QT) to resize, especially magnify bitmaps in high quality. Check out this video tutorial on how to back up and restore data easily on Ubuntu Linux.
How To: Install Ubuntu Linux in 5 minutes
A Tutorial: Ubuntu Linux is a completely free open-source operating system that has many useful features and abilities, and this guide will show you how to try this new OS without harming your Windows system, and it only takes five minutes to learn! This guide will show you how to: -Download and burn the Ubuntu image to CD -Shrink the Windows installation to make room for Ubuntu -Boot to the Ubuntu live CD and begin the installation process -A step-by-step description of what options to choos...
How To: Set up split screen for Windows Vista
Managing screen real estate can be a chore on any operating system. In this video, learn how to set up a split-screen display for your machine running Windows Vista.
How To: Upgrade your RAM on a Samsung NC20 netbook
If you're interested in upgrading your RAM for the Samsung NC20 netbook, this video shows you how. This simple to follow video gives you a quick and simple way to make changes to your netbook. The only tool that is required is a small screwdriver.
How To: Change your Windows 7 logon bckground
This video shows you how to change your Windows 7 login background. *Start the computer
HowTo: Properly Benchmark Your PC
Maximum PC posts a thorough guide on properly benchmarking your PC. For those not in the know, benchmarking is the process of "running a computer program, a set of programs, or other operations, in order to assess the relative performance of an object, normally by running a number of standard tests and trials against it." (Wikipedia)
News: The 15 Best Keyboard Shortcuts (Mac & PC)
There's no denying it- keyboard shortcuts make life a little simpler, a little faster. Cut down on those small annoyances, and pick up some tips from CNET. Image Credit.
News: The Definitive History of Hacking
50 minute documentary on the history of hacking by the Discovery Channel. Hacking is about more than modding electronics or "hacking" Google. Learn about where it all began, from phone phreaking to virus spreading.
How To: Program Houdini 9.5 with Python
Working with the Python programming language is hard if you're not familiar with it, and working with it in Houdini is even harder if you don't know what you're doing. So familiarize yourself with some Python and follow this masterclass for Houdini 9.5 on programming with Python. You will get comfortable with writing Python code and some simple scripting involved.
How To: Back up and restore a computer with Windows 7
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:
How To: Transfer files & settings from one PC to Windows 7
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:
How To: Start & design a basic web page from scratch
In this three-part video tutorial, a HTML/CSS expert shows how to build a web page from scratch with a case study example. He begins with a basic text web page and advances up through graphics, CSS, and more.
How To: Clean an Apple Mighty Mouse
If your Apple Mighty Mouse is covered in fingerprints or its surface has become soiled, it can be gently wiped with a clean lint-free cloth. If necessary, moisten the cloth using only water, making sure not to oversaturate it. Be aware that the mouse contains electronic components that may be damaged if water drips from the cloth into the mouse via the seam around the scroll ball or around its underside.
How To: Manage ESX(i), booting ISO files and more
In this web TV presentation the host is talking about Grub 2. In Grub 2 you can mount an ISO file like a device with the loop back function. In Grub 1 you can use tack tack mem to mount iso files if the files are not fragmented by using the map command. Grub 2 is an application available for download that will be available after download as a chain from Grub 1 to Grub 2 to your operating system. Grub is a program that compresses all of your favorite boot programs into one.
How To: Build APRS on the cheap
Long-time packeteer Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, developed the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS), which allows packet radio to track real-time events. It deviates markedly from the usual message- and text-transfer activity. Instead, APRS concentrates on the graphic display of station and object locations and movements.
How To: Lock your screen In Mac OS X
This video is about how to lock the screen in Mac OS X. 1. Opening the Keychain Access utility: Open up the Utilities folder. You can get to this by either hitting Command+Shift+U with the desktop (Finder) selected, or by opening Finder, browsing to the Applications folder, then double clicking on the Utilities folder.
How To: Disable auto login in Mac OS X
This video shows how to enable automatic login for Macintosh Operating System users: 1.Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner and select System Preferences.
How To: Disable remote control infrared receiver in Mac OS X
Every new Apple computer ships with an Apple remote, which can activate the Front Row program and let you play music, view photos or watch videos when you are away from your computer. However, Apple remotes will connect to all nearby devices, so people with multiple Macs or iPods close to each other, may have trouble controlling them with the remote. In that situation, it's wise to disable the Apple remote connection on the devices you do not want to connect to.