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How To: Get started with object oriented programming or OOP

Object-oriented programming (OOP)is a school of programming that considers a computer program a group of interacting objects rather than a sequence of tasks. This makes more sense to many people than the more more old-fashioned vector model, and if you want to get started in programming, then this video is for you. It will teach you all of the basics of OOP and tell you why you should use it.

How To: Replace a fan and hard drive in a Macbook Pro laptop

Opening up your own laptop and working with it is a lot harder than doing the same to a desktop. The components are arranged more carefully in a tighter space and it is generally easier to break things. This video will show you how to replace the hard drive and a broken fan in a Macbook Pro laptop. Work on your own Apple laptop? It might sound crazy, but with this guy's help, you should be able to pull it off.

How To: Protect a Windows PC from spyware & malicious software

In this tutorial, we learn how to protect a Windows PC from spyware & malicious software with Dave. You can get spyware from downloading random things, so a great way to make sure you don't download these things, is to use Firefox and search your items before you download them. If you do happen to get these, use SpyBot to find and destroy the viruses you have downloaded. It's free to download, you just have to search it on Google, then download and install it. This will help save your compute...

How To: Create a jQuery image slider with buttons

The image slider is a very popular feature for websites, allowing users to look through lots of images in an intuitive way that doesn't have the slowness of a slideshow or a thumbnail gallery. This video will show you how to create one using jQuery, the popular and easy-to-use Javascript library. The creator was also nice enough to include links to the code for many of the features that you'll see here:

How To: Passsword protect your files

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to password protect their files. This task can only be done on a Windows computer. Begin by creating a Microsoft Word document. Simply right-click on the desktop, go to New and select Microsoft Word Document. Then double-click on the document and create your text document. Now to save it, click on File and select Save As. Name the file. Now click on the Tools drop-down menu and select Security Options. Then type in a password, reconfirm the password a...

How To: Detect all computers connected to your wi-fi network

In this tutorial, we learn how to detect all computers connected to your Wi-Fi network. To begin, go to the website, http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/netframework/aa569263.aspx. Once you are on this site, download and install the program. Once it's installed, open the program and then look for the MAC address. Once you find this, go back to the website and enter this into the MAC address line. After you do this, you will be able to see what computers are listed on your network. If you see any ...

How To: Completely uninstall a Mac application using AppZapper

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to completely uninstall a program on a Mac computer. There are 2 ways to uninstall applications. The first way is to drag the application into the trash bin. With this method, users will also have to drag the related, numerous preference and supported files. The second ways is to download an application called App Zapper. With this program, users just need to simply drag the application into the App Zapper program to completely uninstall it. This vide...

How To: Increase the virtual memory in a Windows XP computer

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to increase the virtual memory in a Windows XP computer. Begin by clicking on the Start menu. Then right-click on My Computer and select Properties. Now click on the Advanced tab and click on Settings under Performance. In the Performance Options window, click on the Advanced tab and click on Change under Virtual Memory. Change the Initial Size to 3000 and Maximum Size to 5000. Finish by click on Set, press OK and restart your computer. This video wil...

How To: Capture screenshots on a Windows PC with GIMP

This video tutorial belongs to the Computers & Programming category which is going to show you how to capture screenshots on a Windows PC with GIMP. Open up 'My Room' and make sure the box is taking up the whole screen. To take away the bubbles, press ctrl + B + B. That is you press B twice. Then you go to GIMP, click on file > create > screen shot. Then on the WinSnap window, click 'grab' and drag the box on to the My Room box. Now the picture comes in the back. Select the crop tool and crop...

How To: Speed up Windows XP start menu for better performance

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to speed up the Windows XP Start menu. Begin by clicking on the Start menu and select the Run program. Then type in "regedit" and click on OK. Now select H KEY_CURRENT_USER, go to Control Panel and click on Desktop. On the right side of the window, scroll down the list to find Menu Show Delay. Double-click on it, change the value to 0 and click OK. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Windows computer, and would like to learn how to speed u...

How To: Make CD and DVD images in Ubuntu Linux

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make CD and DVD images in Ubuntu. This task is very easy, fast and simple to do. Begin by right-clicking on the disc icon of the computer and select Copy Disc. When the CD/DVD Options window opens, click on Properties. Now name the disc, select a save folder and choose ISO image for the image type. When finished configuring, click on Apply and wait for the disc to finish copying. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Ubuntu computer, and ...

How To: Easily disable the uac option in Windows Vista

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to disable the User Account Control in Windows Vista. Begin by clicking on the Start menu and select Control Panel. Then click on User Accounts and Family Safety. Now select "Add or remove user accounts". Then click on "Go to the main User Accounts page" under Additional things you can do. Now click on "Change User Account Control settings" and deselect the box. Finish by clicking OK and restart your computer. This video will benefit those viewers who...

How To: Open ports on a Linksys router for your DVR

In this tutorial, we learn how to open ports on a Linksys router for your DVR. First, make sure your internet is connected and your DVR is connected to Linksys. Next, log into your Linksys router online and set up your DVR to the "DHCP" section. When you have the information from this, enter this information on your DVR so it has the correct server name. Make sure the IP and other information displayed on your Linksys page is the same as the setup on the DVR page. When finished, change your p...

How To: Recover a Windows Vista Recycle Bin after deleting it

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to recover a recycling bin in Windows Vista. This task is very fast, easy and simple to do. Begin by right-clicking on the desktop and select Personalize. In the Tasks sidebar, click on "Change desktop icons". In the Desktop Icons tab, under Desktop check Recycle Bin and any other icons that you wish to display on your desktop. Finish by clicking OK. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Windows Vista computer, and would like to learn how to...

How To: Install an FTP server on any Windows computer

In this tutorial, we learn how to install an FTP server on any Windows computer. First, go to the website zftp server. Now, download this and install it on your computer, downloading the free version. When you install it, choose a password and enter your information, then continue to open up the program. Now open up the program and click on "run freeware". When it opens up, click on the users icon, then you can make accounts including an admin account. Create a new user for another computer, ...

How To: Reformate your computer acer hard drive

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to reformat an Acer computer hard drive. Begin by clicking on the "Empowering Technology" logo on the top of the screen and select Recovery Management. Then click on the Restore button and click on Restore system to factory default. Enter the password if you have one and click on Yes in the next process confirmation window. The system will begin to shut down. Now just wait for the computer to finish loading up and input all the system information. Thi...

How To: Use the screen on the HP TouchSmart

In this tutorial, we learn how to use the screen on the HP TouchSmart. Touch the screen lightly and precisely to open the program you want. There are tiles on the screen where you can store your music, photos, videos, and more. There are different ways to scroll around the page using your fingers. You can simply tap it, scroll by dragging with your finger, and slide your finger right to left. Remember to put your finger on the exact item you want to touch, or you will open or pull something e...

How To: Extract zip archive files with Winrar

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to extract zip archives files with the WinRaR program. Begin by double-clicking on the zipped file to open it. Users are able to explore the content in the archive, similar to navigating through a windows folder. To extract it, click on Extract To. Now select the save destination and click OK to start the extraction. When the file is finished extracting, find the extraction destination to access the content of the zipped file. This video will benefit ...

How To: Use Slide and SlideToggle() Effects in jQuery

The slide effect is a popular feature of many websites that allows information to cascade out from an item on a page and the rest of the page to adjust accordingly. This effect is created using the SlideToggle() function in jQuery, the popular Javascript library. This video will teach you how to use it to make your website much easier for your users to access.

How To: Use the jQuery Javascript framwork to make websites

jQuery is a very popular and easy-to-use Javascript framework that allows you to make very interactive websites quickly and easily. This video introduction will show you how to use the basics of jQuery and explains why you should be learning how to use it in the first place. If you want to make really smooth user interfaces for websites, watch this video. You really need to know jQuery.

How To: Use HipHop for PHP to improve website performance

HipHop for PHP is a source code transformer that allows you to optimize your PHP code easily, which will allow you website to run faster on less server space. This video is a record of a seminar on using HipHop done by a Facebook employee who had a hand in it's development. If you make websites using PHP, this will be very good stuff for you to learn.

How To: Use CakePHP to create and develop websites

CakePHP is the Ruby on Rails of the PHP world, an open-source web application framework that allows users to create really cool websites and software without spending money on expensive programs. This extensive video series will teach you everything you need to know about working with CakePHP and should make your website a lot more interesting.

How To: Use AJAX with jQuery to create a simple login script

If you're working on a website and want users to use it repeatedly and form a community on it, you should probably give them a way to create an account and log in to your site. This video will show you how to create an AJAX login script using AJAX with jQuery, which will allow your users to do exactly what I described above, making your website much more professional and a much better place for people to stay and click on ads or whatever else you want them to do.

How To: Use AJAX with jQuery to create websites

AJAX (Asyncronous Java and XML) is one of the most important parts of web design, allowing web designers to create much more dyanmic and interactive websites then they could in the past. This video for beginners will show you how to get started using AJAX with jQuery, an easy-to-use but powerful Javascript library, to make websites. It won't walk you all the way through creating a website, but is a good place to get started.

How To: Make an accordion on your website with jQuery

jQuery is a very powerful and easy-to-use Javascript library that you can use to make websites. If you're here, you probably already know that and want some help doing so. This video will show you how to create a simple accordion in jQuery. An accordion is the part of a website, usually along the side, where links to other parts of the website are grouped under headings that expand when clicked or moused over. Do this, and your website will be much more professional and easy-to-navigate.

How To: Use the basics of the jQuery Javascript library

jQuery is a popular and powerful Javascript that is easy to use and heavily extensible. Have you wanted to learn how to use it, but lacking in the Javascript skills expected of you by many tutorials on the subject? This video for beginners will introduce you to the basics of using jQuery, from downloading it to making your first projects. Now you can take advantage of this powerful library to make your websites more dynamic and increase traffic.

How To: Use jQuery to improve your website and business

Isn't it amazing how quickly children can learn how to use technology that seems completely incomprehensible to older people? Nowhere is that more evident than in this video. It features a 12-year-old prodigy explaining the ins and outs of using jQuery, the popular Javascript library, in web development. At over an hour in length, this video goes into great detail and should teach you everything you need to get up and running in jQuery.

How To: Install iLok plug-ins for Pro Tools 8 in Mac OS X

This video explains how installing/re-installing iLok Client, and Driver software, can sometimes be a great troubleshoot for resolving issues with Pro Tools, and the Mac Platform. Whether you're new to Digidesign's Pro Tools 8 or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you are certain to benefit from this free software video tutorial. For complete instructions, takea look.

How To: Trash Pro Tools user preferences in Mac OS X

Want to delete your Pro Tools user preferences in Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6)? Whether you're new to Digidesign's Pro Tools 8 or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you are certain to benefit from this free software video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of how to trash your Pro Tools user preferences.

How To: Center icons in the Microsoft Windows 7 taskbar

Interested in centering icons within the MS Windows 7 taskbar without third-party software? It can be done! And quite easily. So easily, in fact, that this home computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about five minutes. For complete instructions, and to get started using this Win 7 trick yourself, take a look.

How To: Auto launch and shutdown guest OS's with VMware Player

Looking for any easy way to start up and shut down guest operating systems within VMware Player? This clip provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to automatically launch and/or shut down a guest OS from within the VMware player. To see how it's done, and to get started using the VMware auto launch feature yourself, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.

How To: Use PHP to design and make cool websites

PHP is a scripting language that since 1995 has allowed web developers all over the world to create more dynamic websites. This video series will show you how to use it from start to finish, covering the very basics and very advanced techniques. If you want to move you web design skills beyond XHTML, watch this video.