You keep all kinds of important and sensitive information and data on your computer, and if your hard drives crashes, you're done for… unless you've backed it up. CNET has some "Insider Secrets" on how you can backup your system with an external hard drive, network-attached st ...more
Wondering how to most effectively combine ice cubes and a simple USB-powered computer fan into a fully functioning air conditioning system? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to hack a coffee can and USB-powered fan into a simple, but effective, air conditioning unit. Fo ...more
Don't throw away that old keyboard! You can make a sweet wallet with the circuit sheets inside! Inspired by this Instructables project. Hack together your own cool wallet with this mod video. You Will Need * A desktop computer keyboard, preferably a PC * A screwdriver * A rul ...more
In this clip, learn how to tether your rooted Droid to a WiFi network and use it as a modem for your other Wireless devices. This process is pretty easy and only requires a network and that your phone be rooted. Step 1: Just download the Wireless Tethering APK to your compute ...more
This hack with a USB fan uses activated charcoal to clean air of harmful smoke. Now you can have a cigarette while using the computer and not worry about smoking up the room. Make a USB smoke absorber. Click through to watch this video on metacafe.com
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 ...more
If you have an Android-based cell phone and want to tether it to your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or other computer running Mac OS X software, the secret lies in a little application called PdaNet. Watch this video tutorial to see how to download PdaNet to both your Android phone a ...more
This Blender 2.5 video tutorial tackles something that is on most people's "create -before-I-die" list, a Jedi light saber. This tutorial focuses in on the post-processing aspect by setting up a node network to create the effect of the glowing blade. Modeling is not covered in ...more
Users will need to use Cheat Engine version 5.5. This hack will increase the gold and food amount. Begin the game and play at least 2 levels to earn some gold and food. Open Cheat Engine, click one the computer icon and select the internet icon. Multiply the amount of gold or ...more
Trevor4Ever595 teaches you how to hack mini tower defense using Cheat Engine. Start the game in your internet browser and then pause it. Start Cheat Engine and go to your process list - the little computer icon in the top left corner of the window. Select your browser and then ...more
In this video tutorial from Get Connected TV, hosts AJ Vickery and Mike Agerbo, will show you how to extend Widows Media Center to your XBox 360 using Windows 7. This video assumes that your XBox is already connected to your home network, so you may want to be sure to do that ...more
Hack Click Challenge! v2. Click your way to the top. You just need your computer mouse and your hand, but watch out… this clicking flash game can cause arthritis if you're not careful! Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hack Click Challenge! v2.0 (06/06/09). You will n ...more
MAKE and Kipkay brings the do-it-yourself mindset to all the technology in your life. Make Magazine celebrates your right to tweak, hack, and bend any technology to your own will. In this video tutorial episode of Weekend Projects with Kipkay, you'll learn how to turn a compu ...more
How to hack Click Challenge! v3. Master your clicking skills. For this clicking flash game, all that you need is your computer mouse and your hand. Just don't overdo it though or you may experience arthritis at an early age! Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hack Clic ...more
XSS Shell is a cross-site scripting backdoor into the victim's browser which enables an attacker to issue commands and receive responses. During a normal XSS attack an attacker only has one chance to control a victim's browser; however, the XSS Shell keeps the connection betwe ...more
Whether you are sharing an internet connection, working together or just playing group video games, you will need to network your computers. Check out this tutorial and learn just how easy it is to create a home network. You Will Need: * A broadband internet connection * A rou ...more
Check out this video tutorial on how to hack into WEP encrypted wireless networks. The aim of this video is to show people how easy it is to crack a wireless network with WEP encryption. Seriously, if you know how to do it, even a little kid could if you showed them how. Now t ...more
When your computer first connects to a nework, it sends out a request on the network to lease an IP from the router. The router then leases your computer an unused IP address, which is used as a unique routing address for sending traffic that is meant for you, to you. As every ...more
This how-to video explains how to changing the name of a computer, workgroup in a network and the description on a Windows XP. A workgroup is a network, example home computer network where two computers are connected to the same network that can share the same router or modem ...more
Learn how to connect an XBox 360 to Xbox Live via a wired Windows computer network connection.
How to set up and install a wireless router for your home computer network.
Hak5 isn't your ordinary tech show. It's hacking in the old-school sense, covering everything from network security, open source and forensics, to DIY modding and the homebrew scene. Damn the warranties, it's time to Trust your Technolust. In this episode, see how to turn a Fo ...more
If you're not much for office computers, and like using your own powerful PC at your workstation, then chances are, you're going to have to login to the network. Microsoft shows you how to quickly login and join a Domain or Workgroup in an office network. A domain is a type o ...more
This is a video tutorial in the Video Games category where you are going to learn how to how to connect to Xbox Live without buying a wireless adapter for the Xbox 360. By using only an Ethernet cable and computer you can get onto Xbox live. On your computer go to start > netw ...more
How to hack a network by sniffing passwords with Ettercap software.
The video is about how to change the IP address. MAC address is the unique identifier a site of the most network adapters. MAC address is used to determine what IP address the computer will have and one way to change the IP address is by changing the MAC address. The method is ...more
This video shows you how to set up XBox Live using a laptop and Ethernet cable. The materials you will need are an Ethernet cable, an Xbox 360, and a laptop or desktop computer. First, you will need to connect your computer to your wireless network. Next, you must connect your ...more
Who knew playing SCRABBLE could lead to something like this?!? Nearly four years after he was convicted of seven counts of Internet luring, a Winnipeg man's online activities have landed him back in court. James Glenn Horeczy admitted he made sexually suggestive comments to ...more
This is a video that is describing how to connect your xbox360 to the internet using a laptop. First what their showing is going to the start menu, and then to the right of it, click on control panels. A little page will pop up, and you click on network and internet. It takes ...more
In this video from exosploit we learn how to find your system specs in Windows XP. If someone is trying to help your computer, you might need this information. Right click My Computer, and click Properties. Here you'll see your operating system, service pack, and how much RAM ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to secure a home wireless network. There are 3 types of security protocols for connecting devices. The 3 types of security protocols are: OPEN, WEP and WPA. Users should use passwords that are secure but no so obscure that they are unu ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to quickly find your MAC address. This is the address that identifies your computer on a network. When you go to a campus, you will need to register your computer with a resnet so you can access the internet. To find the address, you will head to ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use Remote Desktop on Windows Vista to connect to another computer over a network connection, specifically Windows XP. You can get access to your Vista applications or data stored on a remote computer from your XP PC. Users will ne ...more
Now you can find your IP address if you need it and you don't know it, it very easy. Or if you have problem with a person on the internet, now you can discover who that person is. You can find her/his IP address and after that you can find her/his real name. But after you find ...more
So, you've downloaded Boxee... Experience TV in a brand new way! This video will help you get started. You Will Need: • Boxee • A television (optional) • A remote control (optional) Step 1: Explore the feed and featured content Check out the home screen, Boxee’s command c ...more
First click the explore button, this will open a fold in which you will click homegroup and the second computer in the network. By clicking on that you will see what is in the homegroup. For example clicking on the video icon shows you all the videos available. If you right cl ...more
Mapping or connecting a network drive to your computer can be easy as pie! It only takes a few steps and a little bit of patience in order to get this done. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to exactly do that while using Windows XP. Enjoy!
The iPhone and a computer are almost exactly the same thing, minus the size and how much more information a computer can hold. So why wouldn't they be able to help one another? In this video you'll see just that when you find out how to map a network drive from a Windows Vista ...more
All you need to remotely access your computer's iTunes library is your iPhone. Control itunes with your iPhone with this Howcast guide. You Will Need * An iPhone or iPod Touch with software version 2.0 or later * A computer with iTunes 7.7 or later * A wireless network Step ...more
In this video, we learn how to find your IP address. First, start up your computer and open up your web browser. Next, you will type in the site: WhatIsMyIPAddress. Once you do this, you will be led to a new site which will load up your IP information at the top of the page. O ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to restore the desktop icons in Windows XP. Begin by right-clicking on the desktop and select Properties. Then click on the Desktop tab and click on the Customize Desktop button. In the General tab, under Desktop Icons, users are able ...more
If you're trying to hack someone's wifi, a useful bit of software you may want to try is called Wireshark. Wireshark is a wifi packet sniffer, which is an essential step in actually breaking into someone's wireless system. Of course, this is illegal, so make sure you're only d ...more
Learn how to install Aircrack on your iPhone to hack into almost any WiFi network. First download Aircrack from iHackMyi, then follow these steps: -Set every files' permission to: 777 -Open Terminal in WinSCP from /var/ -Enter the following command: sysctl -w security.mac.pr ...more
This is a video demonstration on how to tether your iPhone 3G to a Mac laptop to use the 3G network for surfing the web on the laptop. This is against AT&T's policy so try at your own risk. This is in place of the NetShare app that keeps getting removed by Apple or ATT. This l ...more
In this video, we learn how to connect your Xbox 360 using a USB modem. First, plug in your Xbox to the USB and then plug that into your computer. From here, go to the network connections section of your computer. You can do this by going to the start menu on the right hand si ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to connect an Xbox360 with wireless internet. Begin by connecting your computer to a wireless network. Click on the Start menu and select Control Panel. Go to Network and Internet, and select Network and Sharing Center. Under Tasks, cl ...more
In this video the ClearTechInfo tutor shows how to learn about your computer hardware, software, and network information using a free program called 'System Information for Windows' (S.I.W.). By using this software, you will be able to answer all sorts of questions about your ...more
Odds are you have more computers on your network than printers. This video lays out the steps for sharing a printer over a network. This tutorial assumes that the printer is installed on another computer and not connected directly to the network. Take a look!
This video tutorial belongs to the Computers & Programming category which is going to show you how to reformat a computer. For doing this you will need your computer and the operating system CD. Turn on the computer and load the CD. Then keep tapping f8. Your computer will now ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to connect to XBox live through WiFi on a laptop. First, you will need to connect the ethernet cable from your laptop onto your game console. After this, go into your start menu on your computer, then go to network connections through the control ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to map network driers from a remote server. First, go to run on your start menu, then type in the id address or server name for what you want to access and press enter. Now, right click on the folder you want to map and click on map network drive ...more
Iphone is a innovative product from Apple, which can be used for many purposes. Some times even when using different applications and having a collection of music in your Iphone you may still be left with some space on it. Now you can use this space to fill it with other files ...more
In this video the instructor shows how to map a network drive in Microsoft Windows XP. Network drive is similar to the disk drive that is present on your computer like C drive, D drive but instead of pointing to a hard disk on your computer it points to a server that has enabl ...more
If you read my article on the OSI model, you got a good overview on communications from that model's perspective, but how does that relate to TCP/IP? We're going to take it a step further, getting into the idea behind the two address concept. How does an IP address and a MAC a ...more
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-c ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to set up and secure a wireless router. First, take your cable and plug it into your modem from your computer. After this, plug in an Ethernet cable into your modem to a wireless router. Now, plug the wireless router and modem into the wall. Now, ...more
How to find out information / details about your computer? To find out the information about your computer, you need to download software from the website PC World. The following are the steps to download the software: •First open the site www.pcworld.com. •Now click on downl ...more
Take one end of the Ethernet cable and plug it in the back of the XBox, the other end of the cable you have to plug on your computer. On your computer go to Start and then go to My Network Places, now select View Network Connections. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection ...more
In this how-to video TechVW shows you how to watch Hulu, Netflix and more on a Wii home gaming system. He shows by using a web program called PlayOn that can be accessed through Wii Opera, you can connect to your computer to play videos streamed over the network. He goes on to ...more
Is your laptop not holding a charge anymore? Don't buy a new one, hack the old one! Laptop batteries can cost upwards of a hundred dollars, but with new lithium batteries and some soldering tools, the new one works just as well. Watch this video computer circuitry tutorial and ...more