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How To: Customize the start menu on a Windows 7 PC
The start menu in Windows 7 is highly customizable- you can pin items to it, change it's appearance, and more. This video guide will walk you through the process of changing your Windows 7 start menu to your heart's desire.
How To: Install the Windows 8 Developer Preview in VirtualBox
If you want to run Windows 8 inside of Windows 7 so that you can give the Windows 8 Developer Preview a try, take a look at this guide on how to run Windows 8 inside of VirtualBox. This will allow you to run Windows 8 within a virtual machine.
How To: Dual Boot Windows 7 with the Developer Preview of Windows 8
The Windows 8 Developer Preview is now available. If you want to try out the beta version of Windows 8, but don't want to uninstall Windows 7, try running Windows 8 and Windows 7 at the same time on your computer with this Windows 8 dual boot guide.
How To: Install the Windows 8 Developer Preview on a Netbook computer
The Windows 8 Developer Preview is out, and judging by the system requirements, Windows 8 can run on a whole range of devices. Try running Windows 8 on your netbook with this tutorial. Pick a Windows 8 version below and watch this guide for instructions on how to install it!
How To: Setup a Wi-Fi connection on a Windows 7 desktop or laptop
If you just brought home a Windows 7 notebook or desktop PC, but you can't figure out how to configure the WiFi connection to get internet on it, take a look at this guide to learn how to connect your Windows 7 computer to a home network.
How To: Share files between two Macs with Airdrop in OS X Lion
If you don't want to go through the hassle of setting up a formal network between two Macs, but still want to transfer files between the two, take a look at Airdrop. Airdrop is a built-in utility found in Mac OS X Lion (10.7) that will allow you to easily drag and drop files to another computer belonging to you or a friend.
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: Connect to a network using Wi-Fi on a Mac computer
If you want to connect your Mac notebook or desktop to a wireless network, you'll need to set up the wifi connection on your computer first. Take a look at this walkthrough to find out how to find and connect to available wireless networks in OS X. This is a great skill to know if you own an Apple laptop and need to connect to the Wi-Fi networks at different locations.
How To: Organize applications in Mac OS X Lion using Launchpad
One of the many new features in Mac OS X Lion is the new Launchpad utility. Launchpad allows you to gain access to all of your apps quickly by showing an overlay on the screen with several different icons. You can organize the icons into different catagories such as "Music" and "Photography." This way, all of your apps are just a click away on your Mac computer!
How To: Set system shortcuts in Max OS X to the hotkey of your preference
If you want to create a shortcut in Mac OS X, or if you want to change the default hotkey for a function on your Mac computer, check out this quick tip from Tekzilla. It will help you learn how to access the system preferences on your Mac and gain access to the full list of keyboard shortcuts, allowing you to remove, add, or change all the hotkeys on your Mac.
How To: Rotate your Windows desktop images with photos from Flickr with a free utility
Having cool photos as your desktop can make your computer a welcome sight, but having to find a fresh one every so often can get pretty stale fast. Thankfully, freeware utility Flickr Wallpaper Rotator for Windows PC's can import images for your desktop from Flickr automatically at intervals you set. You can even set it to use photos from a Flickr search or show favorites from a specific user.
How To: Improve the windows management on your PC with free utility 'Window Manager'
Want to add a little extra control to the windows on your desktop? With Chameleon Window Manager, you can add buttons to the title bars of your windows that will allow you to customize the transparency, force a window to always be on top, and more.
How To: Maximize windows to fill your computer display with WinMaximumize
If you want to instantly resize your active window so that it fills any extra window space on your screen, try the free utility WinMaximumize featured in this Tekzilla segment. Hit the default hotkey (Ctrl+F1) or remap it to whatever keybind you want.
How To: Easily print files on your Windows PC with Drag&Drop and Print
Check out this free Windows utility that allows you to print files directly from the file system by dragging and dropping them onto an icon conveniently placed on your desktop.
How To: View traffic reports on your PC desktop with Traffic Info for Windows Gadget
While you can always view traffic information by visiting Google Maps, wouldn't it be better to be able to see what the traffic is like in your area all the time, simply by glancing at your desktop?
How To: Install a cool screensaver on your Mac or PC computer with PolarClock
Spice up your computer's appearance with a cool looking screensaver like PolarClock. PolarClock works on OSX or Windows and replaces a dull screensaver with one that doubles as a clock. Now when you step away from your mouse and keyboard you can keep track of the time in style.
How To: Copy a file's location in Mac OS X with free utility Copy Path Finder
Copying a file's path on your Mac isn't always an easy task. Thankfully, this cool little OSX utility called Copy Path Finder helps solve this problem and lets you copy the path of a file in your file system to the clipboard so that you can paste it into a text editor later.
How To: Blacklist websites across all browsers on your computer with Any Weblock
You may wish to block websites from being accessed on your computer for any number of reasons. Maybe you're a concerned parent who wants their kids to browse the internet safely. Maybe you're an employer who wants to secure office computers or blacklist innapropriate websites.
How To: Install Linux on a USB With Unetbootin
There are lots of Linux distros out there. Normally, you'll have to download the ISO and then burn the image onto a CD. But nowadays, it's easier and cheap to install it on a USB drive.
How To: Install a custom shutdown animation on your Android device
If you have a rooted Android phone, you can change the shutdown animation to anything you want. Watch this video to learn how to do it. This video explains how to use root explorer to change the shutdown animation on an Android device.
How To: Install Android OS on a PC
Download the ISO and follow along with this video to learn how to install Android OS on a PC. Using Virtual Box, you can run Android directly on your desktop computer or laptop. Watch this video to see how it is done.
How To: Change your start orb in Windows 7
Watch this video to learn how to download newStart Orbs and replace the one you have on your Windows 7 PC right now. This video covers downloading, extracting, and installing the new start orbs, using Windows 7 Start Orb changer.
How To: Get a Mac OS X Lion theme in Snow Leopard
Maybe you don't have Mac OS X Lion yet, but you can dress Snow Leopard up just like it with this Lion theme. Watch the video to learn how to get a Mac OS X Lion theme on your Mac Snow Leopard machine.
How To: Get JumpPad the Windows version of Mac OS X Lion LaunchPad
Want to have one of the features of Mac's newest OS, OS X Lion, on your Windows PC? With JumpPad you can. Get the Windows version of LaunchPad from Mac OS X Lion on your PC by downloading JumpPad.
How To: Change the taskbar icons in Windows 7
Getting tired of seeing the same old taskbar icons on your Windows 7 PC desktop? Make a change! Watch this video to learn how to edit your taskbar icons. Customize your Windows 7 desktop by adding new icons to the taskbar.
How To: Use an SD card to install Mac OS X Lion
Apple has announced that Mac OS X Lion will only be available as a download from the App Store. But what if you don't have high speed internet? You'll want to watch this video to learn how install Mac OS X Lion on an SD card.
How To: Install Mac OS X Lion on a PC
Warning: this video presents a complicated bit of computing, and it is not recommended for any noobs. If you are trying to set up your hackintosh with Mac OS X Lion, watch this video. Downloads: archive and
How To: Install Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Beta
Insterested in checking out the developer's preview of the newest Mac OS, Lion? Watch this video to learn how to install OS X 10.7 Lion using uTorrent Software. You'll be able to get an early look at the new Mac OS.
How To: Protect your Mac from malware like MAC Defender
Worried about the MAC Defender that's been going around? Don't let your Mac get infected, watch this informative video to learn how to keep it virus free. If you are concerned with malware attacking your OS X Mac, you should watch this video.
How To: Make a harmless virus for Mac OS X
Admit, you're curious. You want to know just what does it take to make a virus for the Mac OS X operating system. Check out this video to learn how to write a harmless virus for computers running Mac OS X.
News: Microsoft Releases Sneak Preview of Touch-Friendly Windows 8
Microsoft recently released the first sneak peak of their new operating system, Windows 8, and it's a pretty big departure from the last few major updates. The new Windows 8 was built from the ground up, and is designed primarily as a touchscreen interface, which is perfect for the expanding tablet market. They've ditched the clunky start screen that's dominated Windows 95 through Windows 7, replacing it with grids of application tiles, similar in functionality to an iPad or Android tablet, a...
How To: Change the look of the clock in Linux 11.04 Lubuntu
Wondering if you can change the format of the clock in Linux 11.04 Lubuntu? Well, you can! Check out this helpful video to learn how to change the way the clock looks in Lubuntu. Whether you are a Linux vet or a new user this video will help you get set on time.
How To: Make a hackintosh by installing Mac OS X on a PC with Virtualbox
Can't decide if you prefer Windows or Mac OS X Snow Leopard? You don't have to! Check out this video to learn how to use Virtualbox to install Mac OS X on your PC. Follow all of the instructions in the video.
How To: Install Google Chrome OS
If you're interested in checking out Google Chrome OS, watch this video. Follow these simple instructions and you'll learn how to install Chrome OS inside Virtual Box. Download Chrome OS here and Virtual Box here. You'll need to download WinRAR as well.
How To: Disable caps lock on a Windows 7 or Windows Vista PC
IS THIS ANNOYING? Would you rather not subject others to the virtual VITUPERATION implied by CAPS LOCK? This video will show you how to use these registry tweaks to disable caps lock on your Windows 7 or Vista PC.
How To: Introducing Bakari Chavanu, WonderHowTo's New Resident Mac Geek
PC-only users read no more, this announcement is for those who embrace all-devices-Apple. Are you interested in fully optimizing the use of your iPhone, Macbook or iPad? Are you looking to go paperless, find the best apps for all your iDevices, or easily automate your daily activities online? Are you interested in upgrading to more advanced keyboard shortcuts?
How To: Disguise your Windows 7 PC as a Mac
There are plenty of reasons to run Windows 7 on your computer, but style isn't one of them. If you are feeling the lack, check out this video to learn how to make your Windows 7 desktop look more like a Mac OS X Snow Leopard desktop.
How To: Remove Unity from Ubuntu 11.04
Not feeling the Unity interface in Ubuntu 11.04, aka Natty Narwhal? Check out this brief video to learn how to get rid of it. You'll be able to use Gnome with Ubuntu 11.04, and any trace of Unity will be gone for good.
News: Are You a Mac Yuppie or a PC Nerd? Find Out if You Fit the Stereotype
With over 60 commercials, chances are you've seen one of the Get a Mac spots run by Apple, which brands Mac as intuitive and hip, compared to their boring and clunky PC counterpart. You also probably saw Microsoft's response in their I'm a PC campaign. But who are Mac and PC users really? Do jeans and hoodie-wearing yuppies really use Macs? Are the suit-and-tie types strictly operating PCs?
How To: Add Multiple Clocks to the Windows 7 System Tray
Are you ever in another time zone, do you travel to other parts of the world, or are you just too lazy to figure out what time it is in Japan? Well with Windows 7 you can add up to two extra clocks from different time zones in your system tray. This will also work for Vista but screenshots are from Windows 7. Check out how to do it!