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How To: Check If Windows XP Is Activated
Some people might check their activation status of Windows XP by simply right-clicking on the My Computer icon on their desktop, then clicking on Properties. It opens up a new window with General tab showing some basic information about your PC, like system info, registered to, and computer hardware. However, it does not actually tell us complete information about the system, like whether or not your current copy of Windows XP is activated or not. To check the complete details about your Wind...
How To: Install Ubuntu Programs Offline with APTonCD
The Ubuntu experience has improved greatly with version 10.04, providing an easy-to-use interface. Especially when it comes to installing programs. However, it still relies on an online internet connection for installing additional software.
How To: Remaster Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx with Remastersys
The Ubuntu CD does not contain much in terms of software applications. So how can we incorporate other programs that would be made available after booting from a live CD?
How To: Restore Missing Flash Files in the Tmp Folder on Ubuntu Lucid
Ubuntu users can directly copy flash videos from the web with Firefox. There's no need to install software such as a YouTube downloader, which are available in abundance throughout the web. First, you need to know where to find the temporary flash file in Ubuntu (see my other post for that).
How To: Make a Bootable Ubuntu USB Flash Drive
Hard disk problems are quite common these days, and when they fail you have no other option but to replace it. Fortunately, Ubuntu has been designed to run on your USB stick!
How To: Find the Temporary Flash Video File in Ubuntu 10.04
There are various methods that flash videos can be copied from the web. Mostly, it requires installing software, like one of the many YouTube downloaders available. But in Ubuntu, you can directly copy and store them on your hard drive.
How To: Create an Admin User Account Using CMD Prompt (Windows)
This is a quick tutorial on how to create a new administrator account on a Windows computer. Step 1: Open CMD Prompt...
How To: Delete Ubuntu GRUB Boot Kernels
I recently upgraded from Ubuntu 9.10 to 10.04 and now my boot screen is a bit messy. Since I'm not using the latest GRUB boot kernel (Linux 2.6.32-28-generic), I might as well delete it. For more documentation, visit Ubuntu Forums.
How To: Use SnippetManager to manage code snippets for PowerGUI / Windows PowerShell
Windows Powershell is a powerful but unwieldy tool for web developers, with which the PowerGUI interface is a great means on interacting. This video will show you how to use SnippetManager, recently declared "Best Add-On" in "PowerGUI Challenge 2010", to create and manage code snippets to use in your projects.
How To: Manually remove ThinkPoint / Fake MSE from your PC
If you've ever seen something called ThinkPoint Antivirus on your computer, you have gotten one ofhte most widespread and infectious fake antivirus malware programs out there. To get it off your PC, follow the instructions below, or watch this video for an alternate method if this one doesn't work.
How To: Remove the malicious System Tool and System Tool 2011 from you computer
System Tool and System Tool 2011 are the most widespread fake-antivirus rogues on the internet today, infecting countless machines. This video will teach you how to uninstall both warez completely, returning your computer to blessed normalcy.
How To: Remove the Palladium Pro rogue malware from your computer
Palladium Pro is one of the newest rogues making it's way around the internet, posing as antivirus software and then infecting your computer with all sorts of nasty malware. This video will teach you three different ways of removing Palladium Pro from your PC completely and getting your precious machine back.
How To: Upgrade Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) to 10.04 (Lucid Lynx)
In my previous post, I wrote showed you how to install Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) on your PC. This time we'll be doing an upgrade from that to Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx).
How To: Install Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) on Your PC
This tutorial will walk you through the steps required to install the Ubuntu 9.10 operating system (Karmic Koala) on your computer. I have a Suzuki Kuiper 1411 HKS notebook computer with 2.1 GHz Intel Dual Core processor, 4GB RAM and 320GB hard drive. It has a dedicated 256MB Nvdia GeForce 9300M GS graphics card and 1270++MB of VRAM in SLI mode.
How To: Convert CD files to MP3 and then move them to a USB flash drive
Need to back up the (non-MP3) files on your CD in a device that can store more than 20 songs at once? Aggregate all the songs on your CDs and make use of bigger storage space (not to mention get rid of electronic clutter) by moving all these music files onto a USB flash drive.
How To: Hack Command Prompt at school to change passwords and more
Trying to focus on studying for your Stats final in the library but getting a serious ADD spell? Then make use of your time - while having a little fun with whoever else is in the library - by hacking into your computer's command prompt.
How To: Virtualize Windows XP with VirtualBox, the Free Virtualization Solution
Things You'll Need A fully working operating system that supports VirtualBox (Windows, OS X, Linux or Solaris)
How To: Create a service in Windows to remove an icon from your system tray
Hiding icons from the system tray is easy, but what if you want to get rid of the program entirely? This tutorial shows you how to use the command prompt in Windows to create a service that will allow to delete all extraneous programs.
How To: Organize Your Cluttered Windows Desktop by Creating Fences
Does your desktop look messy and unorganized?? Are there hundreds of icons in your desktop?? And it takes minutes to just find one??
How To: Have the Best Freeware on Your PC
This is my list of programs that I must have on my PC, but I think you can also use them, so here is the list:
How To: Hack the Mac app store to get 5 free games
If you've started using the Mac App store did you know there's a trick to getting your hands on 5 free games!? It's true, and this video can show you exactly what you need to do to get your hot little hands on some free games!
How To: Use Apptivate to create hot keys with OS X
Looking for another way to increase your app opening efficiency? Here's a little how-to video from lifehacker showing how to use an new little app called Apptivate. You can choose your app and assign whatever how-keys work for you. Check it out.
How To: Make app stacks in Apple's Mac OS X
Looking for another way to tidy up your OS X desktop and make more efficent use of space? This little how-to shows what you need to do to make app stacks in your dock. It's simple and easy if you follow this video.
How To: Install and configure RainMeter on your desktop to display cool things
RainMeter is an awesome desktop gadget / widget program that lets you put all sorts of cool displays on your desktop regardless of your OS. This video will show you how to install and configure it to get video creator ItzLupo's popular clock widget.
How To: Fix problems on your Mac computer
Is your Mac computer broken? Here are some basic troubleshooting tips that you might find useful before you take it into the shop to be repaired. These are some simple things that you can do to troubleshoot issues. If you are not a computer expert, you might have to bring your computer to the repair shop for proper diagnosis and repair. However, one of these helpful hints solve your problem and save you a costly repair bill.
How To: Use the AutoFill feature in Safari and save time
Use the AutoFill feature in Safari to quickly fill in web forms for sites that you visit again and again and save time when logging in. Form entry data is stored in your address book contacts, and from information you have filled out in web forms before. You can see the passwords used by AutoFill in the OS X keychain, and you can also specify and limit general access to those passwords.
How To: Import and manipulate images in iWork documents
In iWork documents and pages, there's a lot of things you can do with external images. You can import them and manipulate them in various ways. These images can be resized, scaled, rotated and cropped. You can also make color adjustments, brightness, contrast, adjust image colors and place them inside of shape masks.
How To: Tag files using Spotlight comments on OS X
Apple's Spotlight is pretty good at helping you find any file in the bowles of your hard drive, but if you want to make super sure you find what you need, follow this how-to and learn how to add tags with Spotlight comments to give you searchable tags.
How To: Copy a data disk uing one optical drive using disk utility on OS X
Here's something everyone needs to know: how to copy a data disk (CD, DVD) using disk utility on OS X when you only have one optical drive. You will need to create a temporary disk image on your hard drive. Then use that disk image to create physical copies of your disc.
How To: Sort files into folders using Automator on Mac OS X
With OS X, you can use Automator to automate several functions. This nifty little how-to by macmost shows you how to sort files into sub-folders using Automator. You can use Automator to alter what happens when a file is added to a folder. In this example, new files added to a folder are then sorted into subfolders according to their type. You can add multiple actions to a folder and then determine which order they are used.
How To: Add pictures to your email signature in Apple Mail
Looking to spice up your email signature a bit? Why not add an image? This simple how-to shows you an easy way to take advantage of some simple HTML embedding so you can add an image to your Apple mail signature.
How To: Use the Mac App Store on Mac OS X
No longer will you need to get in your car and head down to the software store to pick up the latest copy of Photoshop. With Apple's new Mac App Store you can purchase and install the latest apps fromthe comfort of your own home!
How To: Access Your Programs Fast from Your Right-Click Desktop Menu in Windows
On your keyboard, press WinButton + R to open the Run window Once opened, type Regedit.exe into the textbox and click OK
How To: Download the Mac App Store in Mac OS X 10.6.6 & Fix the (100) Error
Mac owners— life just got a little easier. No longer do you have to wait in line for the newest version of iLife. No more searching Amazon or eBay for the best price on Aperture. And no more Angry Birds on your mobile device's small touchscreen!
How To: Get one-click access to Windows 7 files and folders using Quick Cliq
If you're trying to streamline your work on your Windows 7 PC, here's a handy little program to help you speed things up. Quick Cliq lets you you customize your Windows startup menu to give you one-click access to files, folders applications.
How To: Launch apps from the Mac OS X menu bar using HimmelBar
View all your installed applications on your Mac quickly and easily using the HimmelBar. This free program adds a new icon to your menu bar which provides instant access to all those programs with a simple click of a button.
How To: Crete a private password protected folder in Windows 7, Vista & XP
If you've got something on your Windows PC that you don't want to share with the world you're going to want to create a private, password protected folder. This simple video shows how to easily set it up. This works for Windows 7, Vista and XP.
How To: Get the most out of your Windows 7 laptop battery
Going, going... gone! Don't let your Windows 7 laptop battery go down on you. With this quick and helpful video, learn how to control your laptop's battery settings via Windows 7's power usage function to ensure you get every last drop of your battery's power.
How To: Get your Windows 7 PC to boot up more quickly with Soluto
Are you waiting forever to get your PC to boot up? Well, this how-to shows off a little program called Soluto which promises speed up your Windows machine's boot time. Find out exactly what's taking so long, and gain control over the startup process.
How To: Customize your keyboard shortcuts in Mac OS X
If you're a Mac user, you know the keys to the castle are literally knowing how to use the shortcuts and hot-keys. But, what if you don't like the predefined OS X setup? Well, simple answer, change them. This is a quick guide to remapping any keyboard shortcut in any application running in Mac OS X.