Hot Operating Systems How-Tos
How To: Program your Mac to turn itself on and off automatically
In this home-computing how-to from the folks at Tekzilla, we learn how to use the Energy Saver preference pane to program an Apple Mac OS X computer to shut itself off or turn itself on at a specified time. For all of the details, and to get started using this lesser-known trick on your own Mac, watch this video guide.
How To: Use the FaceTime video phone call app on an Apple Mac OS X computer
Need a hand figuring out how the FaceTime video phone call application works? This home-computing how-to from the folks at MacMost will help sort you out. To learn more, and to get started making video calls to iPhones and other FaceTime-enabled iOS devices from your Mac, watch this video guide.
How To: Quickly toggle the visibility of hidden files on a Microsoft Windows 7 PC
Tired of endlessly turning hidden file visibility on and off on your Microsoft Windows PC? In this home-computing how-to from Tekzilla, you'll learn about a free application that makes the process as easy as a mouse click. For all of the relevant details, and to get started using this time-saving app yourself, just take a look.
How To: Create custom folder and file icons on a Mac OS X computer
Interested in creating custom folder and file icons on your Mac? It's easier than you'd think! To learn more, and to get started creating personalized folder and file icons on your own Apple computer, watch this home-computing how-to from Tekzilla.
How To: Create and customize stacks in the Mac OS X dock
In need of a quick primer on how to create and customize stacks on a Mac OS X computer? Look no further. This home-computing how-to from MacMost will teach you everything you need to know. To learn more, and for detailed instructions, take a look!
How To: Use the Alarm Clock Pro alarm app on a Mac OS X computer
In this video tutorial, we learn how to use Alarm Clock Pro, an iTunes-enabled Alarm Clock problem on a Mac OS X computer. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions on how to download and use Alarm Clock Pro on your own Mac, take a look.
How To: Monitor CPU usage on a Mac OS X computer with MiniUsage
In this video tutorial, we learn how to use MiniUsage, an application which puts your current CPU usage directly on the Mac OS X desktop. For all of the details on how to download and use MiniUsage on your own Mac, take a look.
How To: Customize the command prompt on a Microsoft Windows 7 PC
In this video tutorial, we learn how to customize the appearance of the default Microsoft Windows command prompt. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started customizing your own Windows command prompt, watch this home-computing how-to.
How To: Tell what camera settings were used to take a digital picture on a Mac or PC
In this video tutorial, we learn a technique for figuring out the camera settings used to take a digital picture. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from Tekzilla can present a complete overview of the process in just under two minutes. For all of the details, and to get started using this technique yourself, take a look.
How To: Use the Apimac Timer countdown app on a Mac OS X computer
In this video tutorial, we learn how to use Apimac Timer, a countdown and timer application for Apple's Mac OS X. For all of the details, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to download and use Apimac Timer on your own Mac, watch this video guide.
How To: Use text clippings for Mac OS
In this video, we learn how to use text clippings for Mac OS. First, open up TextEdit and then select the text you want. After this, drag the entire bit of text into the finder window or the desktop. After this, you will have a document that is named after the first few characters in the text. To open this, double click it and it will show up in the search finder. You can also do this and open it up in a quick look window. If you want to use this, you can simply drag the file right into what ...
How To: Install Windows XP from a usb flash disk drive
This video tutorial is in the Computers & Programming category which will show you how to install Windows XP from a USB flash disk drive. First download USB multiboot from 911cd. Insert the XP disk and plug in the USB flash disk into your PC. Format the USB flash disk. For this click on "RMPrepUSB" and the HP format tool should pop up. Do a quick format to USB drive with ntfs file system. Close HP format tool and click go. Now you have a Windows XP bootable USB flash disk drive.
How To: Use keyboard shortcuts with Google Gmail on a Mac OS X computer
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use keyboard shortcuts within Google Gmail to speed up common and repetitive tasks. For all the details, including step-by-step instructions, and to get using these useful key commands yourself, take a look.
How To: Install or delete a font on a Microsoft Windows 7 PC
In this video tutorial, we learn how to install, delete and browse OpenType and TrueType fonts on a MS Windows 7 PC through use of the Windows Font Manager, which can be found in your system's Control Panel. For all of the details, watch this home-computing how-to.
How To: Install a new font on an Apple Mac OS X computer
Want to know how to install a new font on your Mac OS X desktop or laptop computer? It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Install and run Runescape on a PC running Ubuntu Linux
In this video, you'll learn how to play Runescape on a Ubuntu GNU/Linux PC. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Use split-pane file viewing in Ubuntu Linux 10.04 (Nautilus)
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to view multiple folders within a single window when using Ubuntu Linux 10.04 Nautilus. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Create multiple docks in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard with DockSpaces
In this video tutorial, we learn how to use DockSpaces, a free application that will allow you to create and use multiple docks on your Mac OS X desktop. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Use custom themes on a Mac OS X desktop with Shapeshifter
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use Shapeshifter to apply custom themes to your Mac OS X desktop. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Run Ubuntu Linux on a Microsoft Windows PC
This video will show you how you can load and run the Ubuntu Linux distribution on a Microsoft Windows XP or Vista PC. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Hide a document within a picture file on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this video tutorial, we learn how to conceal a document within a picture file on a Microsoft Windows PC. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Hide a file within a Microsoft document or picture
In this video tutorial, we learn how to hide files within Microsoft documents and picture files as well as how to hide messages in tweets on Twitter. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this how-to from the folks at Tinkernut.
How To: Keep an Apple MacBook from falling asleep with Caffeine
In this video tutorial, we learn how to use an application called Caffeine to keep an Apple MacBook laptop computer from falling asleep (or even dimming its display). For all the details, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Run Ubuntu Linux on a USB thumb drive
In this video tutorial, we learn how to install and run the Ubuntu GNU/Linux distribution on a USB flash drive. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this how-to from the folks at CNET TV.
How To: Turn off automatic updates on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this tutorial, we learn how to disable automatic updates when using a Microsoft Windows desktop or laptop computer. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Run the Ubuntu Linux operating system on a USB flash drive
In this tutorial, we learn how to run the Ubuntu distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system from a USB thumb drive. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Download a free copy of the Ubuntu Linux operating system
In this tutorial, we learn how to procure a free copy of Ubuntu GNU/Linux by either Internet download or mail. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Change the name of a virtual machine in VMware Fusion
In this tutorial, we learn how to rename a virtual machine when running the VMWare Fusion virtualization application on an Apple Mac OS X computer. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Receive Microsoft Exchange email in Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
In this tutorial, we learn how to receive Exchange emails on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Change the default screenshot file format on a Mac OS X computer
In this tutorial, we learn how to use the Terminal to change the default file format of screengrabs taken on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Add Facebook profile pictures to the Mac OS X Address Book
In this tutorial, we learn how to import Facebook profile pictures into the Address Book on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Sleep, restart, and shutdown a Mac OS X computer from the keyboard
In this tutorial, we learn key commands that will allow you to sleep, restart or shutdown an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. They're easy to use and remember and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Troubleshoot and fix sleep problems on an Apple Mac OS X computer
In this tutorial, we learn how to find and resolve sleep-related issues on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Use hidden features of the Mac OS X Dashboard
In this tutorial, we learn how to use a number of useful tips & tricks for the Dashboard on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Use a screensaver as a desktop background on a Mac OS X computer
In this tutorial, we learn how to set a screensaver as a desktop background on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Force quit an unresponsive program on a Mac OS X computer
In this tutorial, we learn how to stop a stuck or otherwise unresponsive application on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Adjust display settings to personalize a Apple Mac OS X computer
In this tutorial, we learn how to customize a an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Turn an Apple MacBook or MacBook Pro into a SmackBook
In this tutorial, we learn how to install and use SmackBook on a MacBook to add fun kinetic controls to your Apple laptop. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Speed up application launch speed on a Mac OS X computer
In this tutorial, we learn how to increase the speed at which applications launch on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
How To: Set up and use custom keyboard shortcuts on an Apple Mac OS X computer
In this tutorial, we learn how to set up and use custom key commands on an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating sytem. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.