Computers & Programming Features
How To: How to take a screenshot in Windows XP
Do you have a PC and you keep trying to explain it to your friend, but he doesn't seem to understand what are you talking about?
How To: Swap out the hard drive on an Apple MacBook Pro
In this clip, you'll learn how to remove and replace the hard drive in an Apple MacBook Pro. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started replacing the hard disk drive in your own MacBook, watch this handy home-computing hardware how-to from the folks at CNET TV.
How To: Use the SplitContainer control in Visual Basic 2005
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of VB/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn how to use the SplitContainer control to create a multi-pane user interface. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a look! Use the SplitContainer control in Visual Basic 2005.
How To: Paste text without style information on a Mac
Let Deb Cross and John Hendron demonstrate how to paste text on a Macintosh without keeping the style information (font size, color) in your target application.
How To: Use the new features in the Apple iOS 4 SDK
This clip presents a general overview of what's new to the latest version of the iOS SDK. If you're interested in writing apps for the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, you'll need to know how to use the iOS SDK. If you're entirely new to the dev kit, however, never fear: the web is awash in high-quality, free tutorials like this one, which will teach you everything you'll need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started writing your own apps and...
How To: Restore files that have been deleted from your PC
A very unfortunate event is to realize that you deleted some PC files that you need. This happens to a lot of people, but the files can be restored! To do this you will have to download a freeware program called Restoration! After you have downloaded and installed it, start the program, and select the driver for the program to search. The program will search that driver, showing you all of the deleted files in the past. The list will be long, but with a bit of patience, you should find the mi...
How To: Find your MAC address in Windows XP
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to find their computer's MAC (or physical) address in a Windows computer. This task is very easy, simple and fast to do. Begin by clicking on the Start menu and open the Run program. Then type "cmd" in the Run box and press OK. When the black command prompt opens, type in "ipconfig /all" and press Enter. The computer's MAC address will be listed as Physical Address under Wireless Network Connection. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Wind...
How To: Use IT admin features in Windows 7
InfoWorld has some expertise advice for the new Windows 7 operating system from Microsoft. Now that Microsoft has made the Windows 7 beta available for public download, many people are trying to figure out what's new and different. And many others not willing to risk their PCs by installing a beta OS are curious, too.
How To: Download IPython
IPython provides a far more powerful alternative to the standard Python interpreter, incorporating features such as string-completion, code-line macros and a rich history. This is free software that Ian Ozsvald has found to enhance the Python coding experience.
How To: Use the Software Update feature in Mac OS X
Need a primer on how to use the Software Update feature within all versions of Mac OS X? This Mac user's guide from the folks at Mac Most provides just that. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started automatically updating your software and OS with the Software Feature app, watch this video guide.
How To: Remove Blank Hijacker from a Microsoft Windows XP PC
Need help figuring out how to remove the pernicious Blank Hijacker adware app from your Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 computer? 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 three minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Ease the transition between Mac and PC
Have you recently switched to an Apple computer? This video how-to demonstrates three helpful techniques to make your transition from PC to Mac as smooth as possible. Specifically, this tutorial addresses workflow management and keyboard shortcuts. For more information, as well as to get started acclimating to your new operating system, take a look at this OS X tutorial.
How To: Customize the dock on your Mac
This video shows you how to customize the dock on your Mac using Candy Bar application from Panic.com (http://panic.com/candybar), and icons from IconFactory (http://iconfactory.com).
How To: Get started using the Silverlight DataGrid layout control
In this clip, you'll learn how to get started using the Silverlight DataGrid layout control. 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: Get started building web apps in Adobe Flash Builder 4
Need a general introduction on how to get started creating your own Flex-based web applications in Adobe Flash Builder 4? This clip will show you what to do and introduce you to the general architecture of Flex apps. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash IDE (previously titled Adobe Flex Builder) or simply wish to become better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find benefit in this free video software tutorial. For more information, including specific, step-by-step instruction...
How To: Install and use folder backgrounds on a Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to enable and use folder backgrounds on a PC running the Microsoft Windows 7 or 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: Create System Image Backup in Windows 7
This video will help you how to create system image backup in windows 7. If you create an image of your system you could restore after crashes. Watch the video and follow the steps to create system image backup in your PC.
How To: Set up an Okidata C 6150n color printer
In this video tutorial, you'll learn exactly what you need to do to set up your new Okidata C 6150n MFP printer. This guide includes all steps necessary to set your new printer up, from taking the printer out of the box to installing the toner cartridges. For more information, and to get started setting up your own Oki 6150 color printer, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Use fast user switching in Mac OS X
Ever wish you could switch between users on your Mac without having to kill all of your applications (and losing all your data) in the process? In this tutorial, Molly Stanberry from MacMost.com Shows how to enable fast user switching in Mac OS X Leopard.
How To: Monitor memory use in Mac OS X with Activity Monitor
You can use Activity Monitor to see how your Mac is using memory. But what do free, active, inactive and wired mean? How about page ins and page outs? Plus, learn to use them to figure out if you need more memory. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from MacMost can present a full overview of the process in about four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started monitoring your own RAM use, watch this Apple lover's g...
How To: Search your computer and the internet in Windows 7
The new Windows 7 layout is streamlined for the occasional user to the head of human relations for Microsoft. Wall papers, system sounds, and resolution settings were covered in the instructional how to video. The evaluation specialist was knowledgeable and articulate. Transitions into new areas of the operating system were appropriately placed. To make a text more readable, you should change the screen resolution. Choose your picture library to start a slide show for your weekly conferences ...
How To: Manually remove ThinkPoint / Fake MSE from your PC
If you've ever seen something called ThinkPoint Antivirus on your computer, you have gotten one ofhte most widespread and infectious fake antivirus malware programs out there. To get it off your PC, follow the instructions below, or watch this video for an alternate method if this one doesn't work.
How To: Hide folders on the Mac
Do you have folders on your Mac that you don't want anyone else to see? Take a look at this tutorial and learn how to turn your folders invisible.
How To: Take screenshots on your computer w/ different methods
Need to learn how to make a screen shot? This instructional video takes you step by step through three different methods of taking the image on your screen and into a program so you can print it. This will take you through three different ways to get a screen shot, how to use the on screen keyboard and use the program MW snap. All three methods are free to any Microsoft user and paste the image into another free program MS Paint.
How To: Use the ternary operator to streamline your programming in Python
A ternary operator lets you smooth out your Python based program. This video shows you precisely how one works, why it's a good thing and how you can incorporate a ternary operator to your own Python based computer programming projects.
How To: Add a drop down menu to a button on your webpage
This tutorial will work for many versions of Flash, and will work even if you're a beginner at Flash programming. This will teach you how to add a very simple feature to your website - a drop down menu attached to one of your buttons.
How To: Program nesting statements in Python
Bucky from The New Boston serves up this Python video tutorial on how to program nesting statements in Python. This is the program you use to write all of your Python code down. Nest a simple "if" statement!
How To: Automate OS X menu items the QuicKeys toolbar feature
This quick clip demonstrates how to use the toolbar feature in QuicKeys to automate menu bar items in an application. QuicKeys toolbars are a great way to add more functionality to an application. Whether you're new to Startly Software's popular macro and automation application or are merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video g...
How To: Set up and use the SkyRecon Stormshield security app
In this clip, you'll learn how to get started using SkyRecon's Stormshield. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this helpful how-to can present a complete overview of the app in just over four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Remove Security Tool the simple way
In this video, we learn how to remove Security Tool the simple way. Most ways will not remove this from your computer, but this way will. To start, you will need to restart your computer. After this, press ctrl+alt+del the moment Windows shows up. Then, go to the Task Manager and look through the programs that are open. When your security tool opens, press the same buttons to get the mouse free. Then close the security tool from the Task Manager. Now, go to your desktop and press on the icon ...
How To: Rescue your computer from disaster with a backup disc
The three minutes it takes to watch this video may save you hours upon hours of heartache if something goes awry with your Mac or Windows PC down the road. This home-computing how-to will show you how to create and use recovery discs to restore your computer to an earlier state. For detailed instructions, and to get started creating your own bootable recovery discs, watch this video guide.
How To: Create virtual hard drives (VHDs) in Windows 7
Interested in creating bootable virtual hard drive files or VHDs in Microsoft Windows 7? This tutorial will show you how it's done! It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this Win 7 user's guide.
How To: Make it easier to see the cursor in Windows 7
Windows 7 uses several options to make it easier to change and locate the cursor on the screen. 1) To access these options select “Start” then click on “Control panel“from the menu.
How To: Uninstall software programs in Windows Vista
In this tutorial, we learn how to uninstall software programs in Windows Vista. First, go to the control panel from the start button. Next, go to "uninstall a program" underneath the "programs" section of the screen. A new window will pop up showing all of the programs that are installed on your operating system. If you want to erase something, simply click on it, then click on the "uninstall" button at the top of the page. A wizard will pop up and have you go through the steps to erase it. I...
How To: Set programs to open when connecting your camera
In this how-to video, you will learn how to change what application will open once you connect your camera to your Mac. For example, you may not want iPhoto to open up when you hook up your camera. Open up Image Capture and open up the preferences. Change the drop down section so that it will open whatever program you want once this is done. Choose Other so that you get a list of programs that you can use. Select the program you want and hit okay. By viewing this video, you will learn how to ...
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: Use EnumSet to get a range of constants in Java
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 get a range of constants with Java's EnumSet tool. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful programmer's guide.
How To: Add web search to the start menu in Windows 7
One of the cool things in Windows 7 is the new start menu. It is now possible to add an internet search area to your Start Menu. Instead of searching your computer, you can select a separate option called Search the Internet.
How To: Announce alerts with OS X's Text to Speech feature
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to announce alerts on a Mac OS X computer. To do this, open the Speech preferences and click on the Text of Speech tab. There, users are able to set up the computer to announce when alerts are displayed and announce when an application required your attention. Users are able to set additional options by clicking on Set Alert Options. Users are able to select a different voice, phrase and delay time. To preview the option, click on Play. This video wil...
How To: Make sure your antivirus software is legitimate and not rogue spamware
Are you secure when downloading security software? Sounds like quite the conundrum, but CNET has answers. See if you're really secure when getting that software, and telling the difference between a rogue antivirus website versus a legit site. See how not to get scammed and destroyed!