Hot Computers & Programming How-Tos
How To: Use Bluetooth to synchronize your data with a mobile device and a Booklet 3G
Calendar data, images, sounds, videos, and messages can be easily synchronized between your Nokia Booklet 3G netbook and supported mobile devices and phones when the two are connected using Bluetooth. To find out how to use Nokia's Ovi Suite software to synchronize your data, take a look at this tech support video from the company.
How To: Install a SIM card, memory card, or plug in a charger on a Nokia Booklet 3G
It's easy to install a SIM card or a memory card in Nokia's Booklet 3G netbook. This tech support video overviews the processes of inserting either of the cards, plugging in the charger to the notebook computer, and turning on the laptop with the power button.
How To: Connect a Nokia Booklet 3G to a HD TV or monitor using an HDMI cable
If you have pictures, videos, or a presentation you want to share with a larger audience, or enjoy on a larger screen than the one that your Nokia Booklet 3G comes equipped with, grab an HDMI cable.
How To: Set system shortcuts in Max OS X to the hotkey of your preference
If you want to create a shortcut in Mac OS X, or if you want to change the default hotkey for a function on your Mac computer, check out this quick tip from Tekzilla. It will help you learn how to access the system preferences on your Mac and gain access to the full list of keyboard shortcuts, allowing you to remove, add, or change all the hotkeys on your Mac.
How To: Rotate your Windows desktop images with photos from Flickr with a free utility
Having cool photos as your desktop can make your computer a welcome sight, but having to find a fresh one every so often can get pretty stale fast. Thankfully, freeware utility Flickr Wallpaper Rotator for Windows PC's can import images for your desktop from Flickr automatically at intervals you set. You can even set it to use photos from a Flickr search or show favorites from a specific user.
How To: Improve the windows management on your PC with free utility 'Window Manager'
Want to add a little extra control to the windows on your desktop? With Chameleon Window Manager, you can add buttons to the title bars of your windows that will allow you to customize the transparency, force a window to always be on top, and more.
How To: Maximize windows to fill your computer display with WinMaximumize
If you want to instantly resize your active window so that it fills any extra window space on your screen, try the free utility WinMaximumize featured in this Tekzilla segment. Hit the default hotkey (Ctrl+F1) or remap it to whatever keybind you want.
How To: Easily print files on your Windows PC with Drag&Drop and Print
Check out this free Windows utility that allows you to print files directly from the file system by dragging and dropping them onto an icon conveniently placed on your desktop.
How To: View traffic reports on your PC desktop with Traffic Info for Windows Gadget
While you can always view traffic information by visiting Google Maps, wouldn't it be better to be able to see what the traffic is like in your area all the time, simply by glancing at your desktop?
How To: Install a cool screensaver on your Mac or PC computer with PolarClock
Spice up your computer's appearance with a cool looking screensaver like PolarClock. PolarClock works on OSX or Windows and replaces a dull screensaver with one that doubles as a clock. Now when you step away from your mouse and keyboard you can keep track of the time in style.
How To: Copy a file's location in Mac OS X with free utility Copy Path Finder
Copying a file's path on your Mac isn't always an easy task. Thankfully, this cool little OSX utility called Copy Path Finder helps solve this problem and lets you copy the path of a file in your file system to the clipboard so that you can paste it into a text editor later.
How To: Blacklist websites across all browsers on your computer with Any Weblock
You may wish to block websites from being accessed on your computer for any number of reasons. Maybe you're a concerned parent who wants their kids to browse the internet safely. Maybe you're an employer who wants to secure office computers or blacklist innapropriate websites.
How To: Install Linux on a USB With Unetbootin
There are lots of Linux distros out there. Normally, you'll have to download the ISO and then burn the image onto a CD. But nowadays, it's easier and cheap to install it on a USB drive.
How To: Convert .Cdr to .Iso Image on a Mac
For Mac users, a built-in program called disk utility can copy CD or DVD as an image in .cdr format and store them on your hard drive.
How To: Install a custom shutdown animation on your Android device
If you have a rooted Android phone, you can change the shutdown animation to anything you want. Watch this video to learn how to do it. This video explains how to use root explorer to change the shutdown animation on an Android device.
How To: Install Android OS on a PC
Download the ISO and follow along with this video to learn how to install Android OS on a PC. Using Virtual Box, you can run Android directly on your desktop computer or laptop. Watch this video to see how it is done.
How To: Change your start orb in Windows 7
Watch this video to learn how to download newStart Orbs and replace the one you have on your Windows 7 PC right now. This video covers downloading, extracting, and installing the new start orbs, using Windows 7 Start Orb changer.
How To: Build a Hackintosh Mini for less than $600
Check out this awesome video to learn how to build a Hackintosh, from scratch, that's the same size as a NAS. This article will walk you through the video and if you follow all the instructions you'll have a Hackintosh Mini in no time.
How To: Use VB 6.0 to make a basic web browser
Trying to get started with VB 6.0? Here's a video guide to using VB 6.0 to make a simple web browser. This web browser only has a couple of functions, but for someone just starting out it is a great learning experience.
How To: Build a USB hard drive
If you are looking for a data storage solution that's portable, but also durable, you should watch this video to learn how to build a USB hard drive. Take apart your external hard drive to find out what kind it is and then build a new one.
How To: Replace the graphics card in your PC
Ready to upgrade the graphics/ video card in your PC? You can do it yourself. Watch this video to learn how to remove the old graphics card from your computer and install a new one. Get your hardware up to date.
How To: Boot Ubuntu on a Macbook From USB
For Windows laptops and PCs it's easy to install Linux. However for Macs, it's a different story. There are people installing Ubuntu on Macbooks and so far I've noticed that they are using 9.10. I've remastered my own Ubuntu 10.04 complete with playing flash videos and other applications already pre-installed on a DVD. Plus, it can boot on laptops with Nvidia graphic cards. If you'd like to see my workaround for Nvidia check out my article on remastering Ubuntu.
How To: Get a Mac OS X Lion theme in Snow Leopard
Maybe you don't have Mac OS X Lion yet, but you can dress Snow Leopard up just like it with this Lion theme. Watch the video to learn how to get a Mac OS X Lion theme on your Mac Snow Leopard machine.
How To: Get JumpPad the Windows version of Mac OS X Lion LaunchPad
Want to have one of the features of Mac's newest OS, OS X Lion, on your Windows PC? With JumpPad you can. Get the Windows version of LaunchPad from Mac OS X Lion on your PC by downloading JumpPad.
How To: Change the taskbar icons in Windows 7
Getting tired of seeing the same old taskbar icons on your Windows 7 PC desktop? Make a change! Watch this video to learn how to edit your taskbar icons. Customize your Windows 7 desktop by adding new icons to the taskbar.
How To: Apply thermal paste to bitcoin mining cards
Is the bitcoin gold rush on? Are you are trying to set up a bitcoin mining operation? You'll want to make sure to apply thermal paste to your cards so that they will cool better and last longer. If you are going to try bitcoin mining, you've got to do it right.
How To: Sync all of your iDevices with iCloud
So, you've got a MacBook, an iPhone 4, an iPad 2... how do you keep track of everything? With Apple's new cloud computing service iCloud. iCloud allows you to store and share files and information between all of your iOS devices.
How To: Install Mac OS X Lion on a PC
Warning: this video presents a complicated bit of computing, and it is not recommended for any noobs. If you are trying to set up your hackintosh with Mac OS X Lion, watch this video. Downloads: archive and
How To: Install Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Beta
Insterested in checking out the developer's preview of the newest Mac OS, Lion? Watch this video to learn how to install OS X 10.7 Lion using uTorrent Software. You'll be able to get an early look at the new Mac OS.
How To: Share windows between computers with iCloud
iCloud is a very convenient service that allows you to share windows between two computers. To learn how to use iCloud, watch this video. With iCloud on your PC you can share information simply and efficiently between multiple workstations, or friends.
How To: Protect your Mac from malware like MAC Defender
Worried about the MAC Defender that's been going around? Don't let your Mac get infected, watch this informative video to learn how to keep it virus free. If you are concerned with malware attacking your OS X Mac, you should watch this video.
How To: Make a favicon for your website using MS Paint
Give your website a truly professional look by designing your own favicon. Your favicon will appear in the address bar and when your site is bookmared. Using a simple software like MS Paint and following the instructions of this video for editing HTML, you can make your custom favicon appear.
How To: Change the look of the clock in Linux 11.04 Lubuntu
Wondering if you can change the format of the clock in Linux 11.04 Lubuntu? Well, you can! Check out this helpful video to learn how to change the way the clock looks in Lubuntu. Whether you are a Linux vet or a new user this video will help you get set on time.
How To: Execute a Basic SQL Query Using dbForge Studio GUI for MySQL
If you need to build a SQL query, you can choose one of two alternatives. The first and a rather old way is using a console. But if you build your queries in MySQL console, you have to remember all the commands and keys. This is not a convenient way, because query execution is a time-consuming process. Another way is to use some graphical interfaces for MySQL. It can fulfill many developers' requirements, including query execution.
How To: Make a hackintosh by installing Mac OS X on a PC with Virtualbox
Can't decide if you prefer Windows or Mac OS X Snow Leopard? You don't have to! Check out this video to learn how to use Virtualbox to install Mac OS X on your PC. Follow all of the instructions in the video.
How To: Install Google Chrome OS
If you're interested in checking out Google Chrome OS, watch this video. Follow these simple instructions and you'll learn how to install Chrome OS inside Virtual Box. Download Chrome OS here and Virtual Box here. You'll need to download WinRAR as well.
How To: Disable caps lock on a Windows 7 or Windows Vista PC
IS THIS ANNOYING? Would you rather not subject others to the virtual VITUPERATION implied by CAPS LOCK? This video will show you how to use these registry tweaks to disable caps lock on your Windows 7 or Vista PC.
How To: Introducing Bakari Chavanu, WonderHowTo's New Resident Mac Geek
PC-only users read no more, this announcement is for those who embrace all-devices-Apple. Are you interested in fully optimizing the use of your iPhone, Macbook or iPad? Are you looking to go paperless, find the best apps for all your iDevices, or easily automate your daily activities online? Are you interested in upgrading to more advanced keyboard shortcuts?
How To: Download and install MAMP on your Mac so you can run web sites
If you are looking to operate a web site from your Mac, MAMP- a package of free web software programs- is an elegant solution. This video will show you how to configure MAMP on your computer, so you can get on your way running your sites.
How To: Disguise your Windows 7 PC as a Mac
There are plenty of reasons to run Windows 7 on your computer, but style isn't one of them. If you are feeling the lack, check out this video to learn how to make your Windows 7 desktop look more like a Mac OS X Snow Leopard desktop.