Computers & Programming Features
How To: Install MacOSX Snow Leopard in Windows PC using Vmware
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to install Mac OS X Snow Leopard in Windows PC using VMware Workstation as virtual machine. Begin by downloading the program from the link provided in the video description. ISO image is made especially for Windows PC users. Mac users can download the DMG file from there too. This is a full video guide on how to install Snow Leopard in Windows 7, XP, Vista using VMware Workstation and download all the software (VMware workstation, Mac OS X Snow Leopar...
How To: Ping and trace a network
A network security tutorial on using ping and tracert to show th IP of a webserver, your own IP, your ISP's IP, who they connect to, and what computers your request goes through before reaching a destination.
How To: Use save file and the stream writer in VB.Net
This video takes us through the process of using the Stream Writer and the Save File Dialog Step 1
How To: Make a prank trojan virus in 3 minutes
Prank your friends' computers by making a fake trojan virus that shuts their system down. Make a prank trojan virus in 3 minutes.
How To: Use the ATI Overdrive utility to overclock your ATI AMD Radeon Graphics Card
Are you a speed freak? Not getting the fps rate you want in your favorite 1st person shooter? If you're answering yes, then it's time to get overclocking. This step-by-step video shows you how to use the ATI Overdrive utility and the MSI Afterburner utility to overclock your ATI AMD Radeon Graphics card to push those pixels to the max! The MSI Afterburner utility works with both Nvidia and ATI cards.
How To: Disable secure virtual memory in Mac OS X
This video will show you how to disable secure virtual memory in Mac OS X. From the top left of your screen click on the apple icon. Click on system preferences from the pull down menu. Click on the security icon. Click on the image of the closed lock from the bottom left of the window so that you can change make changes.
How To: Learn the BASIC programming language with FreeBASIC
Looking for a basic primer on BASIC? This tutorial series, which makes use of the freeware FreeBASIC compiler, will be helpful to even those who know nothing about the language and serves as a useful guide for those entirely new to programming. Watch this how-to series and get started writing your own programs today.
How To: Use Remote Desktop in Windows Server 2003
Remote desktop in windows is set up with these easy to follow steps. First go to your start menu this is in the bottom left corner of your desktop. In the start menu locate your control panel. In the control panel open up your systems folder. Once this is open click the remote tab at the top right of this folder. In this tab you will have the option to check “allow user to connect remotely to this computer.” From here press ok to exit out of the systems folder.Again click the start menu, navi...
How To: Make your own computer batteries
Kipkay teaches you how to make your own computer batteries because the real computer batteries are expensive. You should buy six lithium ion batteries, but you always want to go higher in miliamps and not lower.
How To: Run Pwnage tool on Windows & make your own firmware
Learn how to run the PWNAGE tool on your Windows PC by following the steps outlined in this video tutorial. To begin, you will need to download utorrent at utorrent.com. You will also need to download three other files, the links of which are listed in this video's description. Once you are done downloading those files, you will need to download and install the VMware Workstation. Once the installation is complete, shut down your computer to make sure the installation is complete. Next, unzip...
How To: Reclaim disk space from "system volume information"
Is your computer getting up in its years and running slower than when you first purchased it? Your problem may lie in the machine's System Volume Information. Watch this video to see how to reclaim or resize disk space from SVI.
How To: Recover lost files with Windows XP and Vista
In this video tutorial, Mike shows how to find a missing file in Windows XP and Vista with three different options. In the first option, open Windows Explorer or My Computer. Then open the recycle bin to check for your missing files. If you don't see your file there, close the recycle bin and go to Start and then Search. Look for your file by searching for the file by name to find the location of your missing file. You don't have to know the entire file name to do a search. If that does not w...
How To: Print text with C++
Watch this video to learn how to print text with C++. Other topics covered in this video include semicolon usage, whitespace, and case sensitivity.
How To: Send pop-up messages to friends on a Windows network
How to send pop-up messages to friends on a local Windows NT network. Send pop-up messages to friends on a Windows network.
How To: Use PHP to login to a MYSQL database
How to use PHP to login to a MySQL database. Part 1 of 4 - How to Use PHP to login to a MYSQL database.
How To: Install additional brushes for GIMP on Ubuntu Linux
New to Ubuntu Linux? 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 install additional brushes for GIMP on Ubuntu Linux.
How To: Use CSS to create a vertical navigation menu with a current page indicator
In this clip, you'll learn how to create a vertical nav menu with a current page indicator using HTML and CSS (cascading style sheets). For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started creating your own dynamic navigation menus, take a look.
How To: Record and play back mouse cursor movement in VB.Net
Some of you might be searching for a application which can record mouse movements and keystrokes of keyboard and repeat it as many times as you want to and get a hotkey for it to play. You need to get two form boxes , two timers, two text boxes, one record and one play back box, one X box and one Y box. record button is actually called rec , play back button is actually called ply. Mouse X is for your 1st list box , mouse Y is for your 2nd list box, the name says it all list X is for adding t...
How To: Run DOS games in Windows (XP, Vista or 7) with DOSBox
Need some help figuring out how to run your favorite DOS games under Windows? With DOXBox, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just over four minutes. For detailed instructions, and to get started playing your favorite games of yesteryear on your own Windows PC, take a look.
How To: Uninstall video card drivers on Windows XP
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to uninstall the video card drivers on a Windows computer. Begin by clicking on the Start menu. Then right-click on My Computer and select Properties. Now click on the Hardware tab and click on Device Manager. In the list, click on Display Doctors and select the desired video card. Now double-click on the video card and select the Driver tab. Finally, click on Uninstall and follow the process to remove the drive. This video will benefit those viewers ...
How To: Install an Intel Core i7 processor when building a computer
In this computer builder's guide, we learn how to go about installing an Intel i7 quad-ore CPU on your system's motherboard. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete overview of the process in about four minutes. For more information, including detailed instructions, watch the clip.
How To: Install MySQL on Windows 2003
MySQL is a multithreaded, multi-user SQL database management system which has over 10 million installations. It runs as a server providing multi-user access to databases. It is by far the most popular and common database used in web applications throughout the world, and almost all hosting companies provide it free of charge to their users. MySQL AB makes MySQL Server available as free software under the GNU General Public License (GPL). For this tutorial we are going to download and install ...
How To: Subnet an IP address on your PC
This 5 part video tutorial series will show you how subnet an IP address on your personal computer. It's a thorough, detailed walkthrough of each step, with explanations on things as basic as "what's an IP address?" Watch the entire series to learn thoroughly about subnetting IP addresses on your personal computer.
How To: Disable Wi-Fi SSID broadcast on a Linksys router
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to disable their Wi-Fi SSID broadcast on a Linksys's router. Begin by opening your web browser and type in this address: Press Enter to access the page. Then type in your user name and password. Click OK. Now click on the Wireless tab and check Disable under "Wireless SSID Broadcast". Finish by clicking on Save Changes. This video will benefit hose viewers who use a Linksys's router, and would like to learn how disable their broa...
How To: Detect browser capabilities in ASP.Net web pages
In this video tutorial, Chris Pels will show how to determine what capabilities a user’s browser has when viewing pages in an ASP.NET web site. First, learn how to access an instance of the HttpBrowserCapabilities object from the ASP.NET Request object associated with the web page request. Next, see the different information available in the HttpBrowserCapabilities object such as the type of browser and whether the user’s browser supports JavaScript and Cookies. Then see an example of how to ...
How To: Using the Evolution address book in Ubuntu Linux
New to the Ubuntu Linux distribution and interested in setting up an address book for to keep track of your contacts? In this how-to, you'll learn how to make maximum use of the address book built into the Evolution email client. Take a look!
How To: Make hidden files visible in Windows Vista
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to view hidden files and folders in Windows Vista. Begin by clicking on the Start menu and select Control Panel. Click on Appearance and Personalization, and select Folder Options. In the Folder Options window, click on the View tab. Under Hidden files and folders, check the option, Show Hidden files and folders. Now click Apply and OK. This video also provides a demonstration of hiding and revealing a hidden file. This video will benefit those viewer...
How To: Install Frozen Bubble 2 on Ubuntu Linux
New to Ubuntu Linux? 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 install Frozen Bubble 2 on Ubuntu Linux.
How To: Open folders with the shell function in Microsoft Visual Basic 6
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the shell function to use the shell function to open folders. 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: Program in Context Free
In my free time, I like to program in an image programming language called Context Free. You can download it at www.contextfreeart.org for free.
How To: Manage CD/DVD images with ease on Ubuntu Linux
New to Ubuntu Linux? 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 manage CD/DVD images with ease on Ubuntu Linux.
How To: Do a clean install of Snow Leopard
In this video, we learn how to do a clean install of Snow Leopard. First, restart your Mac and when it gives you the chime, hold down the option key. Now, put the disc into the computer and it will load the disk. Click the disk, then it will boot from the Snow Leopard disk. Once it does this, come up with a normal menu named Mac OS X. Choose your language, then run through the rest of the windows that pop up. Choose the options that work best for you and then re-boot your computer. When finis...
How To: Use Mac OS X-style stacks in Microsoft Windows 7
Windows 7 is fairly similar to Mac OS X out of the box. But what if it's not similar enough for your tastes? Then you follow this free video guide, that's what: with its help, you'll learn how to use Snow Leopard-style file stacks on Microsoft Windows 7 desktop. For complete instructions, watch this tutorial.
How To: Use BitDefender on a Microsoft Windows XP PC
Need help figuring out how to use Bitdefender on a Windows XP desktop PC or laptop? 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: Capture and save a screenshot in Windows XP
Learn how to capture a screen shot of your desktop, an active window, a website, or anything else use Microsoft Windows XP and without installing additional software.
How To: Change the mouse sensitivity on Vista
In this video, we learn how to change the mouse sensitivity on Vista. First, you will go to the start menu, then the control menu. From here, scroll down to where it says 'mouse' and double click on that. After this, you will see a section for the double click speed. Change that if you would like. Then, click on the tabs on the top of the window to change the pointers, pointer options, wheel, and hardware. Once you have changed all the options that you want, you will be able to apply them and...
How To: Make a custom Mac prank with Conan the Librarian
If you're at all familiar with the Conan the Librarian application for the Mac, there's a way of customizing this feature to say things of your choosing. Take a look at this tutorial and learn how to customize this Mac prank.
How To: Use cool string methods in Python
Bucky from The New Boston serves up this Python video tutorial on how to use cool string methods in Python. This is the program you use to write all of your Python code down. Cool string methods!
How To: Set power options in Windows XP
This is another video in the helpvids series of technology videos. The video describes how to set power options in Microsoft Windows XP. These options control when the monitor is turned off, when the computer goes to sleep, and when the computer will go into a hibernation state. Laptops will have more options than desktop computers since there are battery options on a laptop. Click on the Start Menu and then Control Panel, then Power Options. The first screen offers the option to turn off you...
How To: Create and use macros when programming in Clojure 1.1
In this clip from Sean Devlin's "Full Disclojure" series of Clojure video tutorials, you'll see how to create and work with macros in Clojure 1.1. One of the most obvious perks of using the Clojure is the user community organized around it, which make learning the language a pleasure (and a simple one at that). For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.