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How To: Protect a Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista PC from malware

Protect your Windows desktop or laptop computer from malicious software with anti-virus applications. This handy how-to presents a complete overview of the process. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video guide can offer a complete overview of the entire process in just over four minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Handle a PC freeze

If you work with a computer, at some point in time your computer is going to freeze. Hopefully, you've been saving any important data or writing you've been doing because there are a few easy steps to take to get that computer running smoothly.

How To: Do a Windows XP system restore

Although it is a rare and potentially frightening occurrence, knowing how to do a system restore in Windows XP is an important thing to know how to do. To get started with a system restore, select the Start menu in the lower right of your screen. Then select All Programs. Then from the All Program menu, select Accessories and then from Accessories, select System Tools. There are several items under System Tools, but you want to select System Restore. You will follow through the next few scree...

How To: Use Windows 7 OS

New user to Windows 7? This video lesson will explain how to maximize your Windows 7 experience. Follow along with this computer lesson and learn how to use the new Windows 7 OS.

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: Use SQL Server Reporting Services

SQL Server Reporting Services allows you to design and deploy nicely formatted and interactive reports representative of your data. Suitable for print or online distribution, these reports and it allows you to get professional results very quickly. This video demonstrates how to set up Reporting Services and the Business Intelligence Development Studio to build reports using the wizards and design. Use SQL Server Reporting Services.

How To: Handle a computer crash

You can learn to deal with the thing we all dread, a computer crash. Hopefully you diligently back up work but even if that's not case, stay calm. There is still hope and even if you're not a wiz at computers there are people out there who can help.

How To: Use the Flip-3D window changer on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC

In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Flip-3D window changer application on a desktop or laptop computer running the MS Windows Vista operating system. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.

How To: Use and work with gems when writing a Ruby on Rails application

In this free video programming lesson, we learn about Ruby Gems. Whether you're entirely new to Ruby on Rails 3 or are a seasoned developer merely looking to brush up on a few of the basics, you're sure to find much to take away. For more information, take a look!

How To: Add mouse wheel support to a Microsoft Silverlight application

In this clip, you'll learn how to implement mouse wheel support in Silverlight. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular web application framework or a seasoned web developer merely looking to improve your chops, you're sure to find benefit in this free MS Silverlight programming lesson. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Use objects and object methods when programming in Java

In Java, everything is an object, which can make it a little scary to start programming using this language. But that's what this tutorial is for! Here is how objects and object methods work when you're designing a program with Java.

How To: Create applications with Microsoft Visual Studio

Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Studio? This guide will introduce you to the fundamental concepts that will help you understand how to create web applications and dynamic websites with the Visual Studio Express tools. Take a look! Create applications with Microsoft Visual Studio.

How To: Be Ready for Java Programming

I have shown here to install Java development kit. It also contains the settings of path and classpath to prepare for java programming.

How To: Create and use your own functions when programming in Python

Functions allow you to repeat particular actions without having re-code them for every instance. This tutorial shows you how to set up and use your own functions when you're writing a program using Python. Make sure all your functions are well defined before you start using them!

How To: Set up and configure the firewall on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC

In this clip, you'll learn how to enable and use the firewall on a desktop or laptop computer running the MS Windows Vista operating system. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.

How To: Connect to Puppy Linux IRC with GAIM

How to connect to IRC using GAIM within Puppy Linux. Connect to Puppy Linux IRC with GAIM.

How To: Compile and configure dhcpd from source in Fedora 9

Devil2005 has created a video on compiling and configuring dhcp daemon, or dhcpd, from source. He's using the Fedora 9 distribution of Linux for the video, but the lessons learned should be applicable to other distros. For that matter, even if you are not interested in installing dhcp in this way it's still a good lesson on how to download and compile various applications from source. Compile and configure dhcpd from source in Fedora 9.

How To: Install the new version of Ubuntu

A brief overview on Edgy Eft Ubuntu, an overview of MD5 sums.

How To: Customize keyboard shortcuts on a Mac

This video demonstrates how to customize keyboard shortcuts on a Mac. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to customize keyboard shortcuts on a Mac, For Dummies.

How To: Set properties with the Silverlight Accordion toolkit control

In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Accordion toolkit to set parameters programatically in a Silverlight application. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular web application framework or a seasoned web developer merely looking to improve your chops, you're sure to find benefit in this free MS Silverlight programming lesson. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look. Set properties with the Silverlight Accordion toolki...

How To: Install an optical drive in a computer

Phillip Bourton explains how to open a computer and replace an optical drive without damaging any important components. He explains what characteristics should be considered when upgrading an optical drive, like type of drive and speed. Install an optical drive in a computer.

How To: Set up gallery thumbnails

Watch this video to learn how to set up gallery thumbnails. This is a cool effect and it is not that hard to do. Set up gallery thumbnails.

How To: Know Top 10 Windows Shortcuts

This video will guide you top 10 windows shortcut key which is very useful in everyday computing. Watch the video and follow the steps to know top 10 windows shortcut key.

How To: Know the file structure of a Rails application

In this clip, we learn how to work with the native file structure of Rails applications. Whether you're entirely new to Ruby on Rails 3 or are a seasoned developer merely looking to brush up on a few of the basics, you're sure to find much to take away. For more information, take a look!

How To: Download and install Visual Basic Express 2008

How to download and install the free Visual Basic Express 2008 programming package. Download and install Visual Basic Express 2008.

How To: Use the System Restore tool on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC

In this clip, you'll learn how to add transitions when editing video in Microsoft Movie Maker on a desktop or laptop computer running the MS Windows Vista operating system. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.

How To: Keep up with RSS feeds when using Apple's Safari web browser

In this clip, you'll learn how to manage and read RSS feeds when using the Safari web browser. With a little know-how, it's easy. So easy, in fact, that this video guide can offer a complete overview of the process in a matter of a few minutes. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Adjust the font size on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC

In this clip, you'll learn how to make adjustments to default font size on a desktop or laptop computer running the MS Windows Vista operating system. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to. Adjust the font size on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC.

How To: Use custom fonts and colors in windows on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC

In this clip, you'll learn how to use custom themes to change the appearance of the windows on a desktop or laptop computer running the MS Windows Vista operating system. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.

How To: Enable Quick Launch shortcuts on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC

In this clip, you'll learn how to turn on Quick Launch shortcuts on a desktop or laptop computer running the MS Windows Vista operating system. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.

How To: Find files on your computer

This video demonstrates how to find files on your computer. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to find files on your computer, For Dummies.

How To: Simulate Firefox OS for Smartphones in Your PC

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How To: Customize the mouse in OS X

Tekzilla shows you how to get more control over your OSX mouse.

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: Stay safe while working with circuitry with straps

"Always be strapped," says Techno-Guru Lloyd. Word! Techno-Guru Lloyd of My Home 2.0 tells you how to stay safe while working with sensitive electronics and circuitry.

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...