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How To: Hack a computer by resetting the bios password

This is hardcore, serious hacking at its best. So it goes without saying that you probably shouldn't be attempting this computer hack unless you've successfully shut down your friend's computer at school using Command Prompt and sent out a fake virus to loved ones.

How To: Free up hard drive space in Windows

This is a tutorial on how to free up more space on your hard drive. Some of the issues that take up space include system restore, disk cleanup, wallpapers and personal information.

How To: Program Interface Builder Outlets (IBOutlet) in XCode

This Xcode video tutorial will help beginners learn how to use Interface Builder to use Objective-C code to interact with UI elements implemented in their Mac OS X applications.

How To: Enable the Windows XP Luna theme on Windows Server 2

Most of us stay with a certain computer operating system - or a specific version of that system - because it gives us a great amount of ease. But what if you're using an older edition and it's starting to look a bit, well, outdated? Make your Windows Server 2003 look newer by installing the Windows XP Luna theme. You'll have to enable Themes to make this work. Check out this video for the tutorial.

How To: Install Microsoft Visual Studio 2008

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 is an integrated development environment that lets you develop websites, web applications, and web services. It requires a bit of computer coding to run (C#, Visual Basic, ASP, C++) and will work on any web server that supports Microsoft.

How To: Adjust folder option in Windows Vista

From Windows 95 through Windows XP, setting file and folder permissions was accessed in the same way. With the introduction of Windows Vista, many things have moved, including this feature. While it works in largely the same way, the steps you take to access these features has changed. This short video will take you step by step through changing file and folder permissions in Vista, with a focus on setting hidden files to show in Explorer.

How To: Make a custom boot screen in Windows Vista

Windows Vista's boot screen is pretty boring, and for those of you that like to really customize your desktop, you may be wondering why it isn't as easy in Vista as it was in previous versions? While it isn't as easy as it used to be, if you follow along while watching this tutorial you will see that changing the boot screen to your own custom image still fairly simple.

How To: Solve your hosting problems if you have router latency

How to solve some of SC's common hosting problem, this clip is using LINKSYS but it can work with all routers in about the same way.

How To: Start up your PC faster

Does your PC start up too slowly? Check out our tips and quick fixes to help get your machine up and running faster.

How To: Take a screenshot on a PC

In case you didn't know, and you'd be surprised that many don't, it's time to learn how to take a screenshot!

How To: Program a random number generator in C++

How to use the rand function in C++ to create a random number generator.

How To: Get started with SQLite

SQLite is a small C library that implements a self-contained, embeddable, zero-configuration SQL database engine. SQLite implements a large subset of SQL-92 and stores a complete database in a single disk file. The library footprint is less than 250 KB making is suitable for use in embedded devices and applications where memory space is scarce.

How To: Use the JavaScript Client Library with Google Calendar

Austin Chau does a short tutorial about how to use the JavaScript Client Library with the Google Calendar Data API.

How To: Develop and deploy an application on Google App Engine

This video introduces developers to building apps on Google App Engine.

How To: Create a fake virus in Windows

How to scare and prank your friends with a fake virus.

How To: Put your new home server to work

Use an old PC that has been setup as a server to perform helpful tasks such as backing up computers on your network, storing media files in a central location, share one printer with every computers computer in the house.

How To: Escalate privileges in Windows XP

This tutorial shows how to escalate privilege on XP and get admin or even better SYSTEM privileges. Escalate privileges in Windows XP.

How To: Setup a wireless network on a Mac

A basic overview of how to setup a wireless network on a Mac.

How To: Move to a Mac

How to make the transition from PC to Mac and transfer all of your old files from your PC to your new Mac.

How To: Run Windows on a Mac using Boot Camp

Need to access Windows XP or Vista? Have programs that only run on Windows, but love your MAC. Ya, we get it and agree. Run Windows and OSX on the same computer using Bootcamp, Parallels or other software. You can run simultaneously or separately depending on your needs. Parallels and simultaneous boot of both OS will drain your RAM so make sure you upgrade memory before endeavoring. Learn how to use Boot Camp in Mac OS X to set up a drive partition to allow you to run Mac OS and Windows on y...

How To: Cheat at Flash games

How to cheat flash games using CheatEngine.

How To: Upload a PHP/MySQL calendar script

Install, Setup, and adapt a free PHP script for adding a calendar to your web site.

How To: Do tricks in the Windows CMD prompt

Learn serveral tricks that you can do in the Windows command (cmd) prompt. Do tricks in the Windows CMD prompt.

How To: Send e-mail from CMD

How to send an email through the Windows command (cmd) prompt. Send e-mail from CMD.

How To: Intercept network passwords with Cain & Abel

How to use Cain & Abel software to intercept passwords from an unsecured network. Intercept network passwords with Cain & Abel.

How To: Send messages on a Windows network with the cmd prompt

A tutorial showing how to send messages in a Windows-based network without any programs. Send messages on a Windows network with the cmd prompt.

How To: Change the Windows password without the current one

How to change a Windows password in CMD without having to know the current password. Change the Windows password without the current one.

How To: Find Terminal on a Mac

How to find the Terminal (like the Windows command prompt) on a Mac. Find Terminal on a Mac.

How To: Add, delete, and change Windows passwords using CMD

How to administrate and manage user accounts and passwords in Windows XP. Add, delete, and change Windows passwords using CMD.

How To: Get started programming with Visual C++ 2008 Express

This introductory video covers the main features of the Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition and walks you through some of the most common tasks you’ll be doing as you create your programs. By the end of this video, you’ll be more familiar with the development environment and able to get started creating your first application. Get started programming with Visual C++ 2008 Express.

How To: Get started with programming in Visual Basic

This beginner's guide is designed for people with little or no prior knowledge of computer languages, who want to learn to program by using the Visual Basic language. If you have some previous programming experience, maybe in another language or from a few years ago, then you may also find this guide useful. Whether or not you have programmed before, you should already be familiar with computers before reading this guide. It assumes that you can perform simple tasks like starting a program, a...

How To: Create a basic web browser in Visual Basic

Learn Visual Basic programming by creating a working program in 10 minutes—your own Web browser. This video shows you how to create a Visual Basic project, put the user interface together, add a line of Visual Basic code that gets the Web pages, and then test your program. Create a basic web browser in Visual Basic.