Operating Systems: Page 9

In this clip, you'll learn how to copy a DVD to your hard drive such that you can run it later without actually having it in your CD/DVD drive. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in a matter of a few minutes. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.

Looking for a quick primer on how to use the File Manager on a Microsoft Windows XP PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in a matter of a few minutes. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.

In this clip, you'll learn how to change the colors of the default iOS tab bar. Whether you're new to the Objective-C operating language and Xcode IDE or are a seasoned developer merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be well served by this tutorial. For more information, including a complete overview and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video Objective-C programming lesson for iPhone & iPod Touch developers.

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.

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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to create a Recent Applications stack on an Apple computer running Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to use Dashboard widgets directly from your Apple Mac OS X desktop. 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, watch this home-computing how-to.

In this clip, you'll learn how to block a site on an Apple Mac OS X computer by altering your DNS settings. 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, watch this home-computing how-to from MacMost.

In this clip, you'll learn how to use Rules to set up and use custom autoresponders within Apple's Mail email client. 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, watch this home-computing how-to from MacMost.

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. If...

In this clip, you'll learn how to compress files and folders to create archives on a Mac OS X computer. 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to configure multiple wireless routers to work in tandem on a Mac OS X computer. 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to get started using the Mac OS X Finder app. 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to capture screengrabs on a Mac OS X computer with the built-in Grab app. 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to turn off dock reflections on an Apple computer running the Leopard operating system. 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to save time with a number of useful keyboard shortcuts for the Apple MacBook. They're easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-electronics how-to can present a complete overview of them in about five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to use these useful Mac OS X key commands yourself, take a look.

In this clip, you'll learn how to set up and receive new email notifications on a Mac OS X computer with the Growl notifier app. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using Growl yourself, take a look.

In this clip, you'll learn how to minimize app windows into the dock on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.

In this clip, you'll learn how to share web pages by email on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.

In this clip, you'll learn how to install, use and uninstall dashboard widgets on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.

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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to reset the IP (or Internet protocol) address 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to find and connect to WiFi networks 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to create a new user 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to selectively enable or disable a service 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how turn UAC on or off 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.

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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to explore a hard drive on a desktop of 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to manage application/OS compatability settings 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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to share folders over a home network 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.

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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to convert text to speech 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.

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.

In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Windows Photo Gallery app 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.

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.

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.

Looking for a way to speed up the boot time on your favorite programs in Windows? This video will show you a little tweak to make your most-used applications start up in no time. Basically, you just go to the "Shortcut" tab in the program's properties menu. Then add " /prefetch:1" to the end of the target location in the "Target" box. This tweak works on PCs running Windows 7, XP or Vista.

In this clip, you'll learn how to generate custom mouse cursors on a Microsoft Windows PC. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started creating your own cursors, take a look.

In this clip, you'll learn how to secure a new Microsoft Windows desktop or laptop computer. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started protecting your own new Microsoft Windows PC, take a look.

In this clip, you'll learn how to set up and use Synergy to control multiple Windows, Mac or Linux computers from a single keyboard and mouse. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.