Computers & Programming Features
How To: Use the switch statement for Java programming
Want to program your own Java games and applications but don't know beans about object-oriented programming? Never you fear. This free video tutorial from TheNewBostonian will have you coding your own Java apps in no time flat. Specifically, this intermediate-level lesson will discusses how to work with switch statements. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful programmer's guide.
How To: Speed up Windows Vista with a flash drive
Want to speed up a Microsoft Windows Vista PC? Have a USB drive? This PC user's guide from CNET TV demonstrates how to take advantage of Windows Vista's Readyboost feature to convert your flash drive into extra virtual ram for your computer. For specifics, and to get started speeding up your own sluggish Vista PC, watch this handy how-to.
How To: Connect hardware peripherals to an HP TouchSmart PC
HP TouchSmart PC is a powerful computer with various features. You can use you PC to connect to other hardware devices like printer, scanner etc. A hardware device might not even work with you computer because the connecting cables might not match. So if you want a printer to connect to your computer you will need a USB connector. If your printer has a normal pin connector, you cannot work with it directly. In this case the other option is to print wireless, provided your printer supports it....
How To: Draw a sprite inside Xna with C#
This tutorial shows you how to draw a graphic as a sprite inside an Xna game.
How To: Protect your data with BitLocker Drive Encryption on Windows 7
BitLocker. What is it? And what can it do for you? Well, it's a handy new feature built-in to Windows 7, and it can help protect all of your data from loss, theft, or hackers. It's the easiest way to make sure your documents and files are safe from the devil's hands.
How To: Open files/folders/programs with hyperlinks
In this video, we learn how to open files/folders/programs with hyperlinks. First, go to your computer, then go to tools, and folder options. Underneath the section that says "click items as follows" you can change your preferences for how you want items to appear and pop up, then click ok. Now, go to your web browser or a different page with a link and click on a hyperlink. Once you do this, you will get to see how your settings have changed how this looks and opens, then change your setting...
News: Yes, Please. Future MacBooks To Have Built-In Projectors
It's only a patent, so don't get too excited (though I have to admit, I'm already pretty excited). Via PatentlyApple,
How To: Set up a WiFi wireless network in your home or office
In this clip, you'll learn how to set up a simple wireless network in a home or office. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started making phone calls over your own Internet connection, watch this handy home-computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV.
How To: Send email on your Mac computer, For Dummies
From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. This is Mac for Dummies. Just watch this video tutorial to learn how to send email on your Mac computer, For Dummies.
How To: Use the Hyper V-Manager in Windows Server 2008 R2
Looking for a primer on how to use the Hyper-V Manager built in to release 2 of Microsoft Windows Server 2008? Well, you're in luck, as this guide provides just that. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using the MS Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Manager yourself, watch this sys admin's guide.
How To: Remove the LCD module from a 15" MacBook Pro
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of removing the LCD on your 15" MacBook Pro's LCD from the bottom pan without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their MacBooks without actually disassembling their units.
How To: Set up and use a Wacom Cintiq 21UX pen display
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom Cintiq 21UX pen display. It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Upgrade the wireless card on a Macbook Pro
This video demonstrate the process of upgrading an older MacBook Pro's 802.11g wireless card to a new, faster 802.11n version and also covers the kind of performance gains such an upgrade will bring you.
How To: Replace Bad Capacitors on Your Motherboard
Got a motherboard with blown capacitors? Here's how to fix it!
How To: Implement an option button or check box in a Visual Basic application
In this video guide, you'll learn how to implement an option button or check box within a Visual Basic 6 application. free Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular event-driven program language & IDE or a seasoned developer merely looking to improve your chops, you're sure to find benefit in this free Visual Basic programming lesson. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Do simple XML databinding in MXML
This XML video tutorial will show you how to bind an XML file in MXML in about ten lines. First you'll want to create a Flex project in Adobe Macromedia Flex Builder 2, then create an assets folder and a new XML file in MXML. Coding doesn't get any easier than this. Just watch and learn.
How To: View or retrieve layout codes in SWF files
John Roy demonstrates the tutorial to view or retrieve layouts that ens with .swf. SWF files can be viewed by pasting the url in the address box.
How To: Navigate the Ubuntu workspace area with the GNOME desktop
If you have Ubuntu Linux installed, and the GNOME desktop manager, this video will help you navigate the features and functions. Wlakthrough the workspace and see what you can do! If you're a Windows or Mac user thinking about installing Ubuntu, watch these video tutorials and walkthroughs about Ubuntu and compare for yourself before you make the plunge.
How To: Use the ListView control in Visual Studio 2008
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. By creating a new website, this video tutorial will demonstrate the new ListView control in Visual Studio 2008. Because the ListView is data driven, you will need a data sou...
How To: Encrypt files with OpenSSL in Debian Linux
This video shows how to encrypt files with OpenSSL in Debian Linux. First we check if open SSL is installed on the system. If not, install it using packet manager. Next create the file going to be encrypted. Now encrypt the file. In this case AES algorithm in ypher block chaining mode is used. AES is US-government standard and can be considered secure. Now we are prompted for a password. In order for the encryption to be secure, we need to choose a strong password. Now we can delete the origi...
How To: Enable remote desktop in Windows XP
Remote desktop is a very powerful feature using which you can access any desktop from another desktop over an internet. In this video the instructor shows how to enable remote desktop in Microsoft Windows XP. Remote desktop is a system that will allow other users from the internet or your local network to connect and control your computer. As this can be a security hazard be careful while sharing the details of your remote desktop connection. To enable this click on start button, right click ...
How To: Make a faster Super Mario 64 TAS with four tricks
Making a fast TAS is time-consuming and mind-bending business. Fortunately, this video offers not one but four tips on how to make your TAS times faster in Super Mario 64. he covers how to go up certain slopes, do a stair blj, a quick turn, and how to a ground jump dive. All vital skills for truly masterful M64 TAS.
How To: Choose which browser is the default on Mac OS X
If you want to permanently set the default browser on your Mac notebook or desktop, take a look at this walkthrough. You can set any browser to open up by default when you click a link or try to access webpages in OS X.
How To: Setup a wireless network on a Mac
A basic overview of how to setup a wireless network on a Mac.
How To: Install a Bamboo Touch pen tablet on a Mac or PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to install a 2G Bamboo Pen & Touch tablet on your desktop or laptop computer. Happily, it's an easy process. So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Build a powerful AMD technology-based desktop Home Theater PC (HTPC)
HTPC. It stands for Home Theater PC. Some refer to it as simply a Media Center. But no matter what you call it, you're going to learn how to build one today. Why would you want to do that? Because one of the main advantages of creating your own home theater system is that you are control, not only of the cost, but the features and functions, as well.
How To: Use Balsamiq to make apps without writing code
Balsamiq is a really cool software suite that allows you to create Apps visually without having to write any code! This two-part video lecture will introduce you to Balsamiq and show you how to use it to create your own cool Apps. If you want to learn Balsamiq, you really couldn't do any better than this.
How To: Reconnect media files to Windows Media Player
New to Windows? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to reconnect media files to Windows Media Player.
How To: Develop and deploy an application on Google App Engine
This video introduces developers to building apps on Google App Engine.
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: 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: Monitor and detect Registry file changes on a Microsoft Windows PC
Looking for a way to keep an eye on your Windows Registry file? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. With RegFromApp, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use groups in Apple Address Book
If you're like most people running Mac OS X, you've got quite a large number of entries in your Apple Address Book. In this how-to, you'll find instructions for organizing your addresses into groups for easy access in Address Book, other applications, and even sync devices such as other Macs, iPods and iPhones. For more on using groups in Apple Address Book for Mac OS X, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Force quit apps in Mac OS X
If an application on your computer is not responding properly or is frozen, you will need to force quit. On a Windows PC, everyone knows this is done with the Task Manager or using Ctrl+Alt+Delete, but how do you do this on a Mac?
How To: Get started programming C# in Visual Studio 2008
We introduce the novice programmer to the world of programming in C#, first with a brief discussion about programming and the learning process itself, and finally by making our first Hello World program in Visual Sudio 2008, using C#.
How To: Boost your mic recording on Windows
Watch this video to learn how to boost your microphone recording volume on Windows.
How To: Set up a wireless router
How to set up and install a wireless router for your home computer network.
How To: Access symbols & accent characters on Mac keyboard
When creating business documents or communicating with colleagues in other countries with your Apple computer, it's often necessary to use certain typographic symbols. In this video, you'll learn how you can use quick key combinations to access certain characters. For more on accessing symbols and accent characters on your keyboard in Mac OS X, watch this video tutorial from Apple.
How To: Use the DataPager & ListView controls in Visual Studio
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. Generally, the DataPager control is used with the ListView control. The ListView control is data driven. First create a ListView control and provide it some data. Next drop ...
How To: Begin using a USB flash drive
In this tutorial, we learn how to use a USB flash drive. First, go to "my computer" through your desktop. Next, you will see a device that says "flash drive", which is in drive "d". When you unplug your USB device, the drive will disappear. When you plug it back in, a new window will appear asking what you want to do with drive "d". Now, go to your documents folder and if you want to copy one of these files, right click and choose the copy option. After this, you will be able to paste your fi...