Hot Operating Systems How-Tos
How To: Browse for files & folders on an Apple computer with the Mac OS X Finder
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.
How To: Take screenshots on an Apple computer with the Mac OS X Grab utility
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.
How To: Keep up with RSS feeds when using Apple's Safari web browser
In this clip, you'll learn how to manage and read RSS feeds when using the Safari web browser. 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.
How To: Speed up a Mac OS X 10.5 computer by disabling dock reflections
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.
How To: Use keyboard shortcuts on an Apple MacBook notebook computer
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.
How To: Enable the VoiceOver text-to-speech feature on an Apple MacBook laptop
In this clip, you'll learn how to enable and use VoiceOver on an Apple MacBook laptop. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-electronics how-to can present a complete overview of the process in about four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Receive email notifications on a Mac OS X computer with Growl
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.
How To: Minimize an application window into the dock on a Mac OS X computer
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.
How To: Open an application in 32-bit mode on a computer running Mac OS X 10.6
In this clip, you'll learn how to import open apps in 32-bit mode on an Apple computer running Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.
How To: Share a web page by email on a Mac OS X computer with Safari and Mail
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.
How To: Use the Mac OS X dashboard on an Apple MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac Mini or iMac
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.
How To: Change font resolution (DPI) on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to adjust font DPI 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.
How To: Use custom fonts and colors in windows on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Change the IP address on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Configure AutoPlay settings on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to set up and adjust optical media AutoPlay 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.
How To: Connect to a wireless network on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Create a new user account on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Create administrator command prompts on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to generate admin command prompts 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.
How To: Enable or disable services on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Enable or disable UAC on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Enable or disable the Windows Update tool on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to enable or disable the Windows Update tool 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.
How To: Enable Quick Launch shortcuts on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Navigate your hard drive on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Record the screen with Windows Media Encoder on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to record a screencast with Windows Media Encoder 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.
How To: Manage program compatibility settings on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Share files and folders on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Use the Flip-3D window changer on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Flip-3D window changer application 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.
How To: Use the System Restore tool on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Use text-to-speech tool on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Use the system performance & reliability monitor on a Windows Vista PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to utilize the system performance and reliability monitor 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.
How To: Set up and configure the firewall on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Use the Windows Photo Gallery application on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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.
How To: Add or remove a TrueType or OpenType font on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to add or remove a font 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. Add or remove a TrueType or OpenType font on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC.
How To: Adjust the font size on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
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. Adjust the font size on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC.
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: Connect to an external projector on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to connect the screen output of MS Windows Vista desktop or laptop PC to the input of an external projector. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to. Connect to an external projector on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC.
How To: Make favorite programs boot faster on Windows 7, Vista and XP
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.
How To: Make custom cursors on a Microsoft Windows PC
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.
How To: Set up a dual-monitor desktop on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to set up and configure a dual-monitor desktop on a Microsoft Windows Vista or 7 PC. 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.
How To: Secure a new Microsoft Windows PC to protect it against malware
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.