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How To: Bypass and change a Windows XP start-up password

If you've forgotten the password to one or more of the Windows XP accounts on your computer, take heart: This video tutorial will show you how to bypass, and then change, a Windows XP start-up password. For a detailed run through of this simple Windows log-in hack, watch this video how-to.

How To: Turn an Iomega ZIP Drive into a USB drive enclosure

The good old Zip Drive introduced by Iomega in late 1994 served its purpose as a medium-capacity removable disk storage system until obsolescence kicked in as it was replaced by flash drives as well as rewritable CDs and DVDs. This video presents a number of fun, DIY art projects that you can do with your old Iomega Zip Drive. Specifically, this how-to looks at how you can take your old Zip Drive and make of it a USB driver enclosure. For more, or to get started on your own Zip Drive project,...

How To: Use the gconf-editor in Ubuntu Linux

This video tutorial takes a look at using gconf-editor in the Ubuntu Linux distribution. In particular this video addresses what gconf-editor is, how to use it, and what it offers. While this tutorial is Ubuntu-oriented, its lessons will work on other systems such as Fedora and gNewSense, but only if they are GNOME-based. To learn more about gconf-editor, and why you should learn how to use it, watch this how-to.

How To: Create interactive programs in Python

If you're interested in learning a general purpose, high-powered programming language, Python might be the way to go. In this installment from his video tutorial series dedicated to programming in the Python programming language, you'll learn what's necessary to create an interactive program from a Linux shell. To get started programming with Python, take a look!

How To: Play Tetris on any computer running Mac OS X

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the emacs text editor, accessible through the terminal on any computer running Mac OS X, to play a simple version of Tetris. The steps are simple and as follows:

How To: Create and use a custom cursor in Windows XP

In this cursory three-part tutorial series, you'll learn how to create your own custom cursor using Windows XP using IconArt 2.0. Get pointers on making your own pointers with this how-to. And be certain to stay tuned for parts two and three.

How To: Find the "hidden" mic boost on Realtek HD sound cards

Need to adjust your microphone's input volume using the Realtek Sound Manager but aren't sure how? The 20db mic boost gain appears to be in a buried spot in the Realtek HD sound cards software, but it's there! In this video tutorial you'll see how to get to it.

How To: Get your webcam working under Linux with GSPCA

Webcams are notorious for their lack of support under Linux. But thanks to GSPCA, many webcams now have functional V4L drivers. This tutorial from Linux Journal Online covers the building, installation, and configuration of the GSPCA drivers, including how to adjust color balance and brightness directly at the kernel module level.

How To: Use the Graphical WSDL editor in XMLSpy

If you want to do some easy XML editing, then this markup language video is the one to watch, for XMLSpy. The graphical WSDL editor allows developers to design the interface for Web Services in an intuitive manner.

How To: Upgrade the RAM on a Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium

The process is a little more complicated than the older Samsung UMPCs, but if you're game, here's how to take the device apart and upgrade the RAM

How To: Use Wubi With Windows XP

How to install Ubuntu/Xubuntu/Kubuntu/Edubuntu without creating new partitions.

How To: Create modules with PHP for your website

Many sites do not use any fancy Content Managment System (CMS) to generate their pages, they are just just good ol' static HTML content. A site for your grandmothers pie baking business probably only has a few pages, perhaps a homepage, about page, and contact page. Each of these pages has different main content, but much of it stays exactly the same, like the header, navigation, and footer. Think of these sections as "modules" that you can easily use PHP to insert into the page. This way, ma...

How To: Cheat at Flash games

How to cheat flash games using CheatEngine.

How To: Program a pop up message box in Visual Basic

Get started with computer programming by learning the very basics. Check out this video to learn how to program a pop up message box using Visual Basic 6. Visual Basic is one of the easiest-to-learn programming models out there, so it's great for beginners to computer language and programming.

How To: Restore files and folders in Windows XP

In this screencast, we show you how to restore your files and folders to their original location on your PC, from a backup file, using the Windows XP Backup and Restore Wizard.

How To: Hack a TV into a computer monitor

Want to watch movies from your computer on a TV? What about just using your television as another monitor? Find out how to connect you TV to your computer and convert it into a monitor.

How To: Remove a Password from Log in Screen in Linux Mint

In this video tutorial, I'll show you how to remove the password from the log in screen on Linux Mint 17.2

How To: Remove Photos and Files from a Broken Laptop Computer

If you have a broken laptop computer, but the hard drive still works, this video will show you how to access and remove your old photos, pictures and files.

How To: Lock Your Files in an Image....... Amazing Trick Ever

First of all you should make a folder and rename it as 'my'. Move all your files on that folder and place it on desktop.

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How To: Create a Bootable USB Drive for Ubuntu Using Mac or Windows

If you've ever wiped your computer without having a proper backup of your operating system, or just wanted to cause some havoc online, chances are you've had to rely on Linux to help you out, specifically the Ubuntu distro.

How To: Remove the Shortcut Virus from Flash Drives

You encounter this problem many times, when you plug your flash drive, and suddenly you find that all your data has become shortcuts everywhere!!!

How To: Create a Super User Account and a God Folder

This is a tutorial I made in order to help people have a little more control over their pc and a little more options to change settings.

Windows 7: Change Windows Update Settings

This video will show you how to change windows update settings in windows 7. All steps are here in this slide presentation. So please watch the video and follow all the steps to change windows update settings in your PC.

How To: Disable System Beep in Windows 7 or 8

This video will show you how to disable windows beep in your PC. If you are using windows 7 or 8 in your PC and don't want beep sound at the beginning. Watch the video and this video will help you to mute the default beep.

How To: Enable or Disable USB Port in Your PC

This video will show you how to enable or disable USB port in your PC. If you disable USB port nobody could insert a USB device on your computer and could not copy your data. You could enable the port whenever you needed. Watch the video and follow all the steps.

How To: Know Top 10 Windows 7 Shortcuts

This video will provide an idea how to know top 10 windows 7 shortcuts. This shortcut helps to make your PC experience smoother and faster. Watch the video and follow all the steps to do it yourself.

How To: Simulate Firefox OS for Smartphones on Your PC

This video will show you how to simulate Firefox OS for Smartphones in your PC. But you could feel the OS in Smartphone by simulating it in your PC. Watch the video and follow the steps carefully. Employ the technique in your PC.

How To: Speed Up Windows 8 System by Disabling Startup Program

This video will show you how to Speed up Windows 8 System by Disabling Startup Program. This is mostly done by disabling few programs to launch at startup time. Be careful before disabling programs otherwise you may disable few important programs which will affect normal functioning of PC. Watch the video and follow all the steps.

How To: Know Top 10 Windows 7 Tips

This video shows top 10 useful tricks in windows 7. This video includes window key application, inserting program or folders in start menu or task bar, enabling or disabling windows7 features, notification area customization, reliability history etc. These tips will help you to operate windows 7 more efficiently. So please watch the video.

News: 4 Useful Tips for Windows 7 Users

This video will show you 4 useful tricks related to you windows7 operating system. This video includes areas like speedier mouse, preventing display rotation, restore previous versions and monitoring of audio recording. Watch the video and follow these computer support tips.

How To: Disable Startup Program to Speed Up PC in Windows 7

This video will provide an idea how to disable startup program to speed up PC in windows 7. By disabling few programs will increase the speed of the PC. Watch the video and employ the technique in your PC.

How To: Customize the Notification Area on Windows 7

This video will show you how to customize the notification area on windows 7. Notification area is a small portion at bottom right corner of the screen. You could customize the notification area by adding new icons, removing icons and changing their behavior. Watch the video and follow the steps.

How To: Speed Up Your Windows 7 PC

This video will provide an idea how to speed up your windows PC. Here windows 7 are taken for example. You could increase the overall computer speed by manipulation of Graphic Setting from Control panel. Watch the video and follow the steps to do it yourself.