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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)

How To: Fax directly from PCs with an Epson All-in-One printer

This is the future, where you can fax not only from a piece of paper, but directly from your computer, too. Whether you have a PC or a Mac, Epson All-in-One printers allow you to send a fax right from your computer.

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.

How To: Reset or recover your Windows password

Windows is a mess sometimes, full of problems. And your password just might be the biggest problem of all, if you've lost it, of course.

How To: Refill printer ink cartridges

There's a reason why printer companies want you to recycle your old printer cartridges. Because they can be reused. It cuts costs and saves them money, but you can save money, too. You don't have to keep buying new cartridges, you can recycle your used ones yourself by simply adding more ink. It could save you a ton of money on printer costs.

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: Create a CMS with PHP and MySQL

In this four-part video, learn how to create a CMS with PHP and MYSQL. The basics of a simple CMS are split up in the following four parts:

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.

How To: Clear the Flash player cache in Mac OS X

In this video you will learn how to clear the Flash player cache in Mac OS X. First open up a new Finder window.

How To: Add Gmail account to Mac OS X Mail application

Most people have multiple email addresses these days. Gmail is one of the more popular services, but did you know you can access your Gmail account using the Mac OS X mail program? Not only is it possible, but it is incredibly easy!

How To: Enable tap to click on Mac OS X

This instructional video will demonstrate how to enable the tap-to-click option on Mac OS X. 1. Go to "System Preferences"

How To: Format HD for Mac OS X

Whenever a new hard drive is purchased for a computer, it needs to be formatted to work with that computer. Formatting a hard drive on a Macintosh computer is a fairly easy process.

How To: Change log-in wallpaper in Mac OS X

Do you want to change the login wallpaper on your Mac OS X? It is as simple as replacing an image in the file system.

How To: Quickly take screen shot of window in Mac OS X

Taking a screen shot of a window in Mac OS X can be a fun thing to do. Many people do not know how to complete this task. Following a couple simple steps can have you on your way in no time. The first thing that you will want to do is get your computer up and running. Once you are on the desktop, you can take a screen shot of it by pressing command-shift-4 and then holding the space bar. You should remember to hold the space bar and not just press it to ensure that the screen shot is captured...

How To: Find a file on a Mac computer

Want to know how t o find that file you've been searching for on your Mac? Apple computers are renowned for being simple to use, as this exercise in searching for a lost file demonstrates.

News: Build-It-Yourself PCs Ranging From $131 to $647

Yes, you can build a PC for dirt, dirt cheap. However, how cheap is too cheap? Gizmodo breaks down exactly what you get for your money, with the help of Maximum PC's Will Smith. Check out the price breakdowns below- you can actually build a functioning PC (essentially a nettop) for just $131.

How To: Increase the rang of a wireless keyboard and mouse

Want more range out of your wireless mouse? How about your keyboard? Maybe you like working from your couch and the signal's a little bit finicky. Well, this is the solution for you, but it requires a little work.

How To: Maximize windows horizontally or vertically on Linux

Manage your windows in Linux. Learn about those minimize, maximize and close buttons on the windows. Check out this video tutorial on how to maximize windows horizontally or vertically on Ubuntu Linux.

How To: Create screenshots from videos on Ubuntu Linux

It's so convenient to take a screengrab of one of your most favorite moments from your favorite movie or show, but sometimes you just can't. But you can actually take a snapshot of it. Check out this video tutorial on how to create screenshots from videos on Ubuntu Linux.

How To: Convert webpage HTML to PDF on Ubuntu Linux

There's plenty of reasons why one would want to convert a webpage to a PDF document. And there's numerous ways on how one can convert that web page (HTML) into a PDF file. Check out this video tutorial on how to convert webpage HTML to PDF on Ubuntu Linux.

How To: Install Google Chrome OS on a Flash drive

The Google Chrome OS has been making a lot of waves for its convenience. In this video, the convenience is further highlighted, as we are shown how to install the Google Chrome OS on a Flash drive. Now you can take the entire OS with you wherever you'd like to go.

How To: Convert videos to DVD on Windows using DVDStyler

This video shows you how to convert videos to DVD using a cross-platform free, open-source authoring application called DVDStyler. It has a wide range of features, and this video shows you how to use it in the Windows OS. This program will also work for Ubuntu Linux. Update your videos today and make them look spectacular!

How To: Repair a MacBook Pro 17" Unibody - Remove logic board

The logic board was a common malfunction in the old PowerBooks, but hopefully the unibody MacBook Pros are a little more resistant to failure, but if you have to get a new one, do it yourself. See how to remove the logic board on a MacBook Pro 17" Unibody laptop.

How To: Repair a MacBook Pro 17" Unibody - Remove bottom case

One of the first things you'll have to do when repairing and opening up your MacBook Pro 17" Unibody is taking off the bottom case. This is where you'll access all of your guts. See how to remove the bottom case on a MacBook Pro 17" Unibody laptop.

How To: Repair a MacBook Pro 17" Unibody - Remove hard drive

The new Unibody MacBook Pro's are a little different in design than the older MacBooks, so it may be a little confusing on how to see the innards of the laptop. Watch this to see how to remove the hard drive and battery of the MacBook Pro 17" Unibody.

How To: Disassemble the retro Apple Lisa computer

The Apple Lisa. It was first introduced in January of 1983, at a cost of $9,995.00, which today is around $21,693.00. It was the first commercially sold personal computer to have a GUI (graphical user interface). The Lisa's CRT monitor has a resolution of 720 by 364. If you want to know more about Apple's Lisa computer, watch the video and see how to disassemble it, too.