Computers & Programming Features
How To: Create a simple java program with the printline method
Want to write Java games and applications but don't know beans about object-oriented programming? Never you fear. This free video tutorial will help you on your merry way to accomplishing just that. Specifically, this lesson will demonstrate how to create a simple Java program that utilizes Java's built-in println method. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this programmer's guide.
How To: Change the ownership & permissions of a folder
This tutorial is to explain how to change the ownership and/or permissions of a folder or file on your computer. It is very simple and easy to understand. There is a step by step guide to the process. There is a verbal as well as a visual representation of the process that you need to use to be able to change the permissions and ownership of the individual files on your computer. The computer screen video is of a computer using Microsoft Windows XP. It is a great guide for beginners and compu...
How To: Enable and use the secret GodMode on a Microsoft Windows 7 PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to turn on and access the hidden "GodMode" feature on a laptop or desktop computer running the Microsoft Windows 7 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: Instant zoom on your social network photos
Install this new add-on for Mozilla Firefox and show full-size images from Flickr or Facebook just by hovering over the thumbnail or link. This add-on shows the full-size images in a floating panel without having to open a brand new browser page. Thumbnail Zoom also works on MySpace, Amazon, Picassa, Twitter, LinkedIn, Hi5, Twitpic, deviantART, PhotoBUcket, Tagged, last.fm and Wikipedia. Veronica from Tekzilla Daily demonstrates all the cool features.
How To: Check your spelling in any program on a Microsoft Windows 7 PC with tinySpell
Interested in adding a spell check function to any Windows application? This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this handy home-computing how-to from the folks at Tekzilla can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes' time. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Take screenshots in Microsoft Windows 7
Need a little help figuring out how to capture screenshots in Microsoft Windows 7? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to get started taking your own screengrabs in Win 7, watch this PC user's guide.
How To: Defragment a PC's hard drive
Is your computer running a little slower than it used to? It's possible you just need to defragment your PC's hard drive and make your computer's memory more efficiently organized.
How To: Defragment your hard drive for Windows Vista
This is a video tutorial in the Computers & Programming category where you are going to learn how to defragment your hard drive for Windows Vista. Running a disk defrag is a great way to improve your computer performance. Go to start > control panel > systems and maintenance. Under the administrative tools click on "defragment your hard drive". In the next window, you can schedule an automatic defragmentation or initiate a defragmentation right away. To start defragmentation, click on "defrag...
How To: Clean out unwanted programs from your PC's hard drive
Learn how to clean out unwanted programs from your PC's hard drive. Running out of storage space on your PC? Free up some real estate by deleting programs you no longer need on your hard drive.
How To: Call .NET functions from JavaScript code in a Silverlight application
In this clip, you'll learn how to call .NET functions from JavaScript when working 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: Speed up the Microsoft Windows Vista Start Menu with a registry tweak
In this clip, you'll learn a simple registry hack to speed up the Microsoft Windows Start Menu. With a little bit of 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, watch this home-computing how-to.
How To: Make programs start up when your computer starts
When you start your computer you can set it up so that your favorite programs automatically open as a part of the computers boot up. To do this, click “Start” and then “All Programs”. When the list opens up, click on “Startup”. Drag the program icons you want to open into the startup bar. The next time you start your computer, the programs you put in the startup will automatically open.
How To: Wash your keyboard
In this video from Defcon Computers we learn how to clean your computer keyboard. You can use cans of air, or take off your keys. But in this video we learn how to actually clean the keys themselves. With the computer off, put Windex on a paper towel, and rub the key. Put more Windex on your paper towel and continue to rub the keys. Rub them individually and also clean the spaces in between the keys with the paper towel. Again, make sure your computer is off or else you'll get all sorts of er...
How To: Use the Ninite automatic installer on a Microsoft Windows PC
Looking for a primer on how to use Ninite? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. 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 scaffold_resource in Rails
There are some really helpful people in the Rails community, but you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who helps bunny and green coders more than Ryan Bates. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate Rails users, beginners are certain to walk away with something as well. In this video tutorial, Ryan and Miles K. Forrest provide a walkthrough of scaffold_resource. If you're even a little bit interested in learning more about Ruby on Rails, you'd be well served to take a look!
How To: Optimize your Windows PC
Has your Windows PC grown increasingly sluggish over time? In this how-to, Digital Connector James Vargas (recalling a young Jean-Pierre Léaud) guides users through speeding up and optimizing a Windows PC. Take a look. Whether you run XP, 2000 or Vista, you're certain to benefit from this tutorial.
How To: Set up a laptop dock
Tom Merritt of CNET TV demonstrates how to use your laptop as a desktop, with the easy installation of a docking station and a lock.
How To: Build a Hackintosh Mini for less than $600
Check out this awesome video to learn how to build a Hackintosh, from scratch, that's the same size as a NAS. This article will walk you through the video and if you follow all the instructions you'll have a Hackintosh Mini in no time.
How To: Get System Restore to use less disk space in Windows 7
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make the System Restore feature use less space in Windows 7. Begin by clicking on the Start menu. Right-click on Computer and select Properties. Under Tasks, click on System protection. In the System Properties window, select the hard drive and click Configure. Under Disk Space Usage, drag the slider to the left for a lower amount. Then click on Apply and OK to confirm. This video will benefit those viewers who have a Windows 7 computer and would l...
How To: Install a new screen on a Dell Inspiron laptop
A broken screen may seem like the end of the line for your laptop, but don't worry! The screen is the most fragile and vulnerable part of a laptop, and it is not uncommon for it to break. You can replace it yourself and give your Dell Inspiron a new life.
How To: Uninstall programs in Windows Vista
Installing programs on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC is one thing; deleting them is another. Fortunately, neither is particularly difficult. This quick video tutorial will walk you through the uninstallation process. Free up disk space with this how-to.
How To: Call into a JavaScript function with .NET code
In this clip, you'll learn how to make calls into JavaScript functions with .NET code when working 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: Make your computer run faster
How to make your computer run faster is very easy to understand. The steps involved are as follows:
How To: Match patterns with LIKE when using SQLite 3
In this clip, we learn how to match patterns with LIKE when using SQLite 3. Whether you're entirely new to the SQLite embedded relational database management system 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: Buy a printer
Which printer is the right one for you? The Lab Rats,Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers, go over the different types of printers: laser, inkjet, and multi-function and help you choose the right one for your needs.
How To: Program classes and self in Python
Bucky from The New Boston serves up this Python video tutorial on how to program classes and self in Python. This is the program you use to write all of your Python code down. Fun with classes and self!
How To: Organize browser bookmarks Start-menu style on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to organize web browser bookmarks à la the Windows Start menu. 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: Work with files in Python
Bucky from The New Boston serves up this Python video tutorial on how to work with files in Python. This is the program you use to write all of your Python code down. Fun with files!
How To: Share Video and Files in Windows 8
It is typical to share video and files for those who are not friendly with windows 8. But with the help of this video you can share all which you want.
How To: To do an easy transfer in Windows XP
A video from PC Remedies that explains how to transfer your personal files from your Old-PC (Windows XP) to your New-PC (running Windows 7) using Windows Easy Transfer.
How To: Change system notification sounds on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to enable and use custom alert sounds on a desktop or laptop PC 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. Change system notification sounds on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC.
How To: Create a Windows app user interface in Visual C# 2005
This lesson covers the basics of the Visual Studio IDE. Topics include the Toolbox and Properties window, as well as controls such as the button, label, MenuStrip, StatusStrip, and ToolStrip.
How To: Update a device driver in Windows 7
From "Butterscotch" tutorial Michael Callahan walks you through updating your driver for Windows 7 operating system. This will help to improve communication between your printer, scanner, or any other devices digitally connected to your Personal Computer. Simply by going through the "start" menu you can then search and find out if there is new drivers for your devices. After that it will tell you and assist you downloading the new driver. Leaving you with the best driver software for your dev...
How To: Type special characters in OS X
In this video tutorial, Gary Rosenzweig of macmost.com takes a look at how to use the Keyboard Viewer to easily find and insert special characters and accent marks into your text documents. Très chouette!
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: Decide whether Ruby on Rails 3 is right for your next project
Need some help figuring out whether Ruby on Rails 3 is right for your next project? This clip provides some help. 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 all of the details, watch this quality video guide from the folks at Lynda.
How To: Apply conditions when using query methods in Ruby on Rails 3
In this clip, we learn how to use conditions when using query methods in Ruby on Rails 3. 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 all of the details, watch this quality video guide from the folks at Lynda.
How To: Use the world clock feature in Ubuntu
In this tutorial, we learn how to use the world clock feature in Ubuntu. First, you will go to the upper right hand side of the screen and click on the calendar. From here, click where it says "locations". Then, click on where it says "edit and then click from the preferences where it asks for a location name. Then you can click on the time zone drop down menu and see the times of a ton of different places. Add these to your clock and then when you're finished, you can have the weather displa...
How To: Change an application icon on a Mac OS X computer with LiteIcon
In this clip, you'll learn how to change an application's default icon. With a little bit of know-how and LiteIcon, 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, watch this home-computing how-to.
How To: Scroll with the Speech Recognition tool in Windows 7
Want to simulate mouse functions with the Windows 7 Speech Recognition tool? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this Windows 7 accessibility guide can present a complete walkthrough of the process in just over a minute and a half. For details, as well as to get started using this useful trick yourself, watch this helpful how-to.