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How To: Use the Microsoft Windows Firewall
In order to keep your PC safe from annoying or potentially dangerous threats on the Internet, a properly-configured firewall is a crucial item in helping prevent your system from becoming compromised. The Windows Firewall in Windows Vista™ is the first line of defense in helping to keep your computer safe. By preventing your computer from being infected by malware, Windows Firewall is designed to be easy to use and is automatically enabled to protect your computer as soon as Windows starts. T...
How To: Retrieve hidden windows passwords
Check out this computer hacking video tutorial from Unorthodox Hacking. The subject of today... hidden Windows passwords. This is a short episode with a fast pace is intended to expose a few of the areas where Windows hides stored authentication credentials. Be very cautious the next time you use a public kiosk!
How To: Bypass and change a Windows XP start-up password
If you've forgotten the password to one or more of the Windows XP accounts on your computer, take heart: This video tutorial will show you how to bypass, and then change, a Windows XP start-up password. For a detailed run through of this simple Windows log-in hack, watch this video how-to.
How To: Ease the transition between Mac and PC
Have you recently switched to an Apple computer? This video how-to demonstrates three helpful techniques to make your transition from PC to Mac as smooth as possible. Specifically, this tutorial addresses workflow management and keyboard shortcuts. For more information, as well as to get started acclimating to your new operating system, take a look at this OS X tutorial.
How To: Use the classic Windows theme in Windows XP
In this Windows how-to, Digital Connector Jessica will show you how to change the appearance of your Windows XP desktop. Specifically, she addresses how you can use the classic Windows theme using the XP themes feature. For more on modifying the appearance of your Windows XP desktop, take a look!
How To: Use Windows 95 with Matthew Perry & Jennifer Aniston
Looking, however improbably, for an introduction to the Windows 95 operating system? No? How about if we throw in two of (yesteryear's) brightest sitcom stars? With the help of this two-part promotional video from Microsoft and your friends, Matthew Perry and Jennifer Aniston, you'll be using the Windows 95 Start Menu and Recycle Bin in no time. Take a look.
How To: Use panels in Ubuntu for quick access to applications
Ubuntu Linux offers panels that you can create and customize to launch your most commonly used programs and applications quickly and with ease. Ubuntu panels and the applications launcher are found at the top of your screen–at least initially. This video tutorial offers step-by-step instructions for customizing your own Ubuntu panels. For more information on using panels within Ubuntu Linux, take a look!
How To: Cut, copy and paste on a Windows PC
This video tutorial takes a look at the cut, copy and paste functions and how to use them on a Windows PC. If you don't know how to use the cut, copy and paste tools, you'd be well served to take a look. Get started using cut, copy & paste with this how-to!
How To: Use Ubuntu Linux
If you're brand new to the Ubuntu Linux operating system, you'll seem some help acclimating to your new platform. Fortunately, this video is here to help you do just that. For more information on using your new operating system, as well as setting up applications and games, take a look at this tutorial, which covers the very basics of using Ubuntu.
How To: Create a desktop shortcut to a website in Windows XP
Want to access a website without using bookmarks or, heaven forbid, typing its URL into your address bar? This video tutorial offers instructions for creating a desktop shortcut to a given website while running any version of the Windows operating system and running any browser. Take a look!
How To: Speed up your Windows PC with MSConfig
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to speed up your Windows computer's startup efficiency (and so its startup time) with MSConfig, or the Microsoft System Configuration Utility. MSConfig will allow you to disallow unnecessary programs from starting up when you boot your PC. For more information on using MSConfig to speed up your computer, take a look!
How To: Set up WiFi in Ubuntu Linux
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use the WiFi Radar application to find wireless networks while running the Ubuntu Linux distribution. For more, and to get started finding and using wireless networks in Ubuntu for yourself, take a look!
How To: Set up Ubuntu's email client, Evolution, in 2 minutes
New to the Ubuntu Linux distribution? Ubuntu has a great built-in email client in Evolution. This video tutorial will walk you through the Evolution setup process, using the Evolution Setup Wizard. To get started setting up your own Evolution client, watch this Ubuntu tutorial!
How To: Batch resize photos in Windows Vista
Because Microsoft has not yet released PowerToys for Windows Vista, you might be at a loss for how to batch resize your images. This video tutorial presents a handy workaround for resizing multiple images at once. For a clear, step-by-step look at the process, press play!
How To: Send email with Evolution in Ubuntu Linux
Sending email with the Evolution client in Ubuntu Linux is much the same as with any other email program. In addition to offering step-by-step instructions for the setup and use of Evolution, this Ubuntu tutorial also will teach you how to access your address book when writing an email. For a detailed look at the Evolution email client, take a look!
How To: Make Vista run faster
Are you disappointed with the sluggishness of Microsoft Windows Vista? In this Windows video tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Performance tool in Windows Vista to disable senseless features you don't need and to make Vista run more quickly in the process. For more, or to get started speeding up your own Windows Vista machine, take a look!
How To: Use the Print Screen button in Windows
When you press the Print Screen button on your keyboard in any version of Windows, be it 95, 2000, ME, XP or Vista, Windows will take a picture of your display output and put it into your clipboard. Once in your clipboard, it can be pasted into most any image editing program (e.g., Paint). For more information on taking screenshots with Print Screen, watch this helpful Windows tutorial!
How To: Use the dock and use and resize windows in Mac OS X
New to the Mac OS X platform? If you've just switched platforms, you'll want some help accimating to your new operating system. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the OS X dock as well as how to use and manipulate windows in Mac OS X. For more on getting to know the Mac OS X operating system, take a look!
How To: Pimp your quick launch bar in Windows Vista
One nice little feature built into Microsoft Windows, since Windows 95, in fact, is the ability to dock the quick launch bar on the side of your screen. While this feature has been removed in Windows Vista, in this video tutorial, you'll learn how to create something comparable with a toolbar. For more, or to try the this Windows trick for yourself, take a look!
How To: Change desktop icons in Microsoft Windows Vista
One of the most common positives one hears about Windows Vista is that it's pretty. Indeed, Windows Vista has new icons, a new theme and it does look nice. But what if you want to add even more pizazz to your desktop? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to change any desktop (shortcut) icon. For more information, and to get started changing icons on your own desktop, take a look!
How To: Navigate within Ubuntu Linux
New to Ubuntu Linux and having a hard time getting around? This Ubuntu Linux video tutorial offers instructions for finding files and folders on your Ubuntu desktop. You'll find navigating Ubuntu Linux is simple once you figure out where to find all of your applications. Get started with this helpful clip!
How To: Backup files under the Ubuntu Linux Distribution
In this video tutorial, users of the Ubuntu Linux operating system will learn how to use the Simple Backup application to either manually or automatically back important data. For more, or to get started using Simple Backup on your own Ubuntu Linux system, watch this handy how-to.
How To: Quickly rename multiple files in Windows XP
This Windows XP video tutorial offers an explanation of how to use a little-utilized and known trick that gives you the power to rename multiple files both quickly and with ease. For more, or to get started batch renaming files yourself, take a look!
How To: Drag and drop in Ubuntu Linux
Drag and drop doesn't work automatically in the Ubuntu Linux distribution. You'll need to make some settings changes to enable it. For a step-by-step look at the process to enabling drag and drop file management in Ubuntu, watch this Ubuntu tutorial.
How To: Start programs automatically in Ubuntu Linux
New to the Ubuntu Linux distribution (or one of its derivatives) and looking for a way to start programs automatically when you boot up your machine? Take heart: This video tutorial will show you how to accomplish just that using your system preferences. Take a look!
How To: Using the Evolution address book in Ubuntu Linux
New to the Ubuntu Linux distribution and interested in setting up an address book for to keep track of your contacts? In this how-to, you'll learn how to make maximum use of the address book built into the Evolution email client. Take a look!
How To: Switch between applications in Windows, Ubuntu & OS X
Ever wanted a quick way to toggle between programs? If so, you're in luck: This video tutorial demonstrates how to use the keyboard shortcut for switching among open applications, an often-overlooked feature available in Windows, Ubuntu Linux, and Mac OS X. Make time for this time-saving how-to.
How To: All my desktop icons are gone, missing, disappeared
Have you woken up to discover all of your Windows XP or Vista desktop icons are missing or otherwise departed or gone? Are all of your shortcuts missing? In this video tutorial, you'll find instructions for bringing your errant icons back, restoring them to their normal place. For more, watch this Windows video tutorial.
How To: Backup your photos in Apple iPhoto
Backing up your digital photos with Apple iPhoto while running Mac OS X can give you peace of mind of knowing that you will not accidentally lose your precious photos. In this video tutorial, you'll learn how. For more, or to get started backing up your own photos in Apple iPhoto, watch this how-to.
How To: Compile and configure dhcpd from source in Fedora 9
Devil2005 has created a video on compiling and configuring dhcp daemon, or dhcpd, from source. He's using the Fedora 9 distribution of Linux for the video, but the lessons learned should be applicable to other distros. For that matter, even if you are not interested in installing dhcp in this way it's still a good lesson on how to download and compile various applications from source. Compile and configure dhcpd from source in Fedora 9.
How To: Set up and use parental controls in Mac OS X Leopard
Parental controls let you manage, monitor, and control how much time your kids spend on their Mac, the websites they visit, and the people they email and chat with. Parental controls are set up and managed in system preferences. Before setting up your parental controls, you'll need to create an account for your child. In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to configure and use the parental controls that are built into the Leopard operating system. Watch this video tutorial for more.
How To: Lock files and folders in Mac OS X
Want to make sure that a document isn't accidentally edited or overwritten? It's easy; you just need to lock the file. All you need to do is right-click on the file, expand its general information, and check the Locked box. For a video walkthrough of the file locking process in Mac OS X, watch this video lesson from Apple.
How To: Use smart folders in Mac OS X Leopard
With Leopard, several preset folders are in the Finder sidebar. In this video tutorial, you'll find a cool way to create your own custom smart folder. For more, or to learn how to create your own smart folders in Mac OS X Leopard, watch this video lesson from Apple.
How To: Burn to a CD-R multiple times in Mac OS X Leopard
Sometimes you want to burn to a CD-R multiple times to make the best use of the available space on the disc. In Mac OS X Leopard, you can create what's known as a multi-session disc and burn to a CD-R multiple times. For more, and to learn how to create your own multi-session discs, watch this video tutorial from Apple.
How To: Get the most out of a MacBook or MacBook Pro battery
When you're on the road using your MacBook or MacBook Pro laptop on battery power, there are a few things you can adjust to get the most out of your battery charge. This video tutorial offers a number of tips and suggestions to ensure your computer uses the least amount of energy.
How To: Open multiple tabs with one click in Apple Safari
Find yourself going to the same websites or blogs every morning? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to open them all using a single click. First, view all of your bookmarks. Then, create a new bookmark folder in your bookmarks bar. Add the desired books and check the autoclick box. Whenever you click on the bookmark folder in your bookmarks toolbar, your Safari client will launch all of the websites in separate tabs. For more, watch this OS X video tutorial from Apple.
How To: Delete files securely in Mac OS X Leopard
Have sensitive data that you want to make sure you securely delete? Or maybe you're getting an external drive ready to recycle or to give to a colleague. In this video tutorial, you'll find instructions for securely emptying your trash and also securely delete the contents of an external hard drive. For more, and to learn how to remove data from your Mac computer securely, watch this video tutorial from Apple.
How To: Access symbols & accent characters on Mac keyboard
When creating business documents or communicating with colleagues in other countries with your Apple computer, it's often necessary to use certain typographic symbols. In this video, you'll learn how you can use quick key combinations to access certain characters. For more on accessing symbols and accent characters on your keyboard in Mac OS X, watch this video tutorial from Apple.
How To: Use groups in Apple Address Book
If you're like most people running Mac OS X, you've got quite a large number of entries in your Apple Address Book. In this how-to, you'll find instructions for organizing your addresses into groups for easy access in Address Book, other applications, and even sync devices such as other Macs, iPods and iPhones. For more on using groups in Apple Address Book for Mac OS X, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Managing Browser Tabs
Safari makes it easy to browse multiple web sites in the same browser window using tabs. In the latest version of Safari in Leopard, you'll find even greater flexibility in the way you deal with tabs. For a survey of the new features available to users of Apple Safarin in the Mac OS X Leopard operating system, watch this video tutorial.