Operating Systems Features
How To: Use EKTS (electrical control techniques simulator)
A tutorial of how to use EKTS.
How To: Hide & display desktop icons on Ubuntu Linux
New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to hide and display desktop icons, such as mounted drives, computer, and trash icons, on Ubuntu Linux.
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: Fix a "BOOTMGR is missing" boot error in Windows Vista
Have you ever gotten the error message, "BOOTMGR is missing" on your PC? Well, if you have check out this video. In this tutorial, learn how to remedy and fix this problem in no time.
How To: Install Windows 7 Vista with a USB flash drive
New to Windows? No problem... here's a beginner's video tutorial that will teach you how to install Windows 7 Visa with a USB flash drive. See how to take the Windows ISO and put it on a USB flash drive for fast and easy installation.
How To: Disable the annoying user account control popup prompts in Windows Vista
Why is Windows always asking you for permission before you do anything? Since when does Windows control your computer, and not you? Those user account control popups can be so frustrating, especially when it comes to simple tasks.
How To: Hide the Menu Bar and Status Bar in VirtualBox
Want to know how to hide the Menu and Status Bars in VirtualBox? It's easier than you'd think! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over four minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Do more with the Sidebar in the Mac OS X Finder
Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to do more with the Sidebar in the Mac OS X Finder. Learn about the Sidebar devices, the Sidebar shared, the Sidebar places, and the Sidebar search for. Mac OS X. It's what makes a Mac a Mac.
How To: Fix a "Missing or corrupt windows_root\system32\hal.dll" error on a Windows PC
Looking for instructions on how to fix a missing or corrupt hal.dll error on a Windows PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
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: Speed up your PC by disabling unnecessary applications
Is your PC too slow? Want your PC performance to increase without paying any money? Well, in this video the viewers will be taught how to speed up their PC and internet speed without spending a dime. First of all, the video goes through some of the potential applications that are draining the computers' resources, such as multiple anti-virus. The video teaches how to delete and remove unneeded applications and free up additional RAM. One of the key ideas is to close and disable applications t...
How To: Remove viruses from a Windows PC with System Restore
If your Windows PC has a virus and you don't have third-party antivirus software, or your AV program is otherwise unable to deal with it, you may want to try running a system restore, which will restore your machine to an earlier point in time in its history. For more information on getting rid of viruses with the System Restore tool, watch this video guide.
How To: Change the login screen background in Ubuntu Linux 10.04 (Lucid Lynx)
Interested in customizing the log-in screen background in Ubuntu Linux 10.04 Lucid Lynx. It's easy and this home-computing how-to presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started changing your own Ubuntu log-in screen, watch this video
How To: Remove autorun.inf and boot.com virus on your PC
This tutorial describes the procedure to remove autorun.inf and boot.com virus. This virus is commonly called as resycled/boot.com virus, which could damage the system files and may steal important information from the system.This can be removed by any malware / spyware remover like Malewarebytes.
How To: Navigate and operate the Windows 7 desktop and taskbar
Top-Windows-Tutorials is a great site dedicated to Windows tutorials for almost all things Windows. Whether you are a computer novice or an expert in Windows operating systems, you'll find useful information in these guides catering to your level of expertise. These user friendly and easy to follow free Windows tutorials will show you all that you can do with your Windows PC.
How To: Mount a USB flash drive at the linux command line
USB flash drives are great for moving files on and off of a linux server, but how do you do it? This quick tutorial shows you how easy it is!
How To: Take a screenshot on your laptop computer
This helpful tutorial will show you how to take a screenshot on your laptop computer. To take a screenshot on your laptop, follow these steps: 1. Locate the 'FN' key. (Bottom left of your keyboard.) 2. Find the 'sys rq' key. It is also known as the delete button. (Top right of keyboard.) 3. Hold both keys in at the same time. 4. The image has now been copied to your clipboard, and you can open it through a program such as Paint. ( Press 'ctrl + V'. )
How To: Run Pwnage tool on Windows & make your own firmware
Learn how to run the PWNAGE tool on your Windows PC by following the steps outlined in this video tutorial. To begin, you will need to download utorrent at utorrent.com. You will also need to download three other files, the links of which are listed in this video's description. Once you are done downloading those files, you will need to download and install the VMware Workstation. Once the installation is complete, shut down your computer to make sure the installation is complete. Next, unzip...
How To: Reclaim disk space from "system volume information"
Is your computer getting up in its years and running slower than when you first purchased it? Your problem may lie in the machine's System Volume Information. Watch this video to see how to reclaim or resize disk space from SVI.
How To: Manage standard user & admin accounts in Windows 7
ClearTechInfo live up to their by offering clear and concise information on how to manage user account settings in the new OS from Microsoft, Windows 7. Begin by pressing the start button and going into the control panel. In here look for 'user accounts and family safety', open it. Now go into user accounts and then manage another account. If you are the administrator then you can change whichever setting you want for whichever account but if you're just a standard user you can only alter you...
How To: Repair corrupt NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM system files in Microsoft Windows XP
Need help fixing NTLDR errors on your Microsoft Windows XP PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Open SWF files in a default browser
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to open SWF files in a default browser. This is really very easy and simple to do and takes practically no time. There are neither audio nor typed instructions in this video. It is a demonstration of the steps involved in downloading and installing the application called ‘grandepunto.swf’. Go to http://www.mediafire.com/?rvmun2tnx0g , click on the download link for ‘grandepunto.swf’ and save the file to your computer. T...
How To: Store passwords securely in Mac OS X
In this how-to, Gary Rosenzweig of MacMost.com takes a look at best practices for making and storing passwords. You should have a different password for every account, for example, use secure passwords and store them in using a security utility. Learn how to store your passwords securely with this tutorial.
How To: Create an invisible folder with no name
This video will show you how to change a folder icon so that it is completely invisible and only you will know where it is.
How To: Fix an Operating System Not Found or Missing OS error on a Windows XP PC
Need help figuring out how to troubleshoot and repair a Missing OS error on a Windows PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Force an IP change on a broadband connection
Learn how to force an IP change on a broadband connection with a linksys router.
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: Use Ubuntu Tweak to modify Linux desktop and system options
This video shows you how to get a useful powertoy for your Ubuntu Linux system, called Ubuntu Tweak. This application provides access to many helpful system options and desktop features that can be easily modified.
How To: Install and use ndiswrapper in linux
A tutorial on how to use ndiswrapper to use windows wireless drivers in Linux. A great explanation of commands without speeding through them.
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: Activate Windows 7 in a few easy steps
Go to the website Mahmood and find the software called Windows 7 activator and download that software.
How To: Freak people out and type upside down
Check out this cool Tinkernut video on typing upside down. This will drive people nuts!
How To: Get an iPhone GPS location with JavaScript
If you are a web developer, you can check your iPhone location in a webpage by using these simple java script codes.
How To: Add and remove dashboard widgets
This video demonstrates how to add and remove dashboard widgets. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to add and remove dashboard widgets, For Dummies.
How To: Fix a No Disk Exception Processing Message c000001 error on a Windows PC
Need help figuring out how to fix a No-Disk Exception Processing error on a Windows PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Find the HomeGroup password in Windows 7
This video tutorial teaches how to find homegroup password in Windows 7. For this you should be using the computer which is part of the homegroup. The way to check this is by going to the control panel and clicking on network and internet link. In the ensuing window the network and sharing center link is clicked. This will show if the computer is connected to the home group. On confirming that the computer is connected to the homegroup, now navigate back to the network and internet link, and ...
How To: Crash a computer with a batch file
How to make a batch (.bat) file that will crazy your computer. Crash a computer with a batch file.
How To: Make a Real Madrid Football playercard emblem in Call of Duty: Black Ops
Interested in using the Real Madrid logo as your Black Ops playercard emblem? This tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to draw it in the Black Ops Emblem Editor, bowtie & all.
How To: Run a Windows app on a Mac OSX using Crossover
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to run a Windows app on a Mac OSX using Crossover. Search for the program, download and install it. Open the program, go to configure and then to manage bottles. Then click on the little ‘+’ button, name your bottle, select a version of windows and click ‘create’. This will take a few minutes to create the bottle. Now click on applications > install software. In the crossover software installer window, click on ‘insta...
How To: Add, delete, and change Windows passwords using CMD
How to administrate and manage user accounts and passwords in Windows XP. Add, delete, and change Windows passwords using CMD.