Hook Your Computer to Your Computer

This is a HouseholdHacker mod teaching you how to mod your old Nintendo controller to work with your PC computer games. Today we'll show you how to convert your old Nintendo controller into a retro gaming icon on your computer desk! You will need a few parts for this: NES Con ...more

The Brother KH-930e knitting machine is an old but reliable device. It's age means that it doesn't like interfacing with modern computers though, so it's hard to get patterns from your computer to your machine so it will knit your project. Without this video it's hard, that is ...more

Is your computer overheating? It may be because of a faulty fan. See how to remove the fan in the Power Mac desktop computer. PowerBook Medic is the ultimate resource for Mac computers and electronics repair. They have helpful tutorials on most Apple products including the Ma ...more

How to Use Your Mac as a Server: Turn your Mac Mini into a server! Yes, that's right, with a little know-how and a little spunk, you can turn an inexpensive Mac Mini computer into a server to provide services over you network. You won't even need the Mac OS X Server, just the ...more

In this video, we learn how to find your Windows product key. Start off by going to Magical Jellybean Keyfinder. This website has a download that will find your product key for your Windows program. This is a great and necessary tool if you happened to loose the product key th ...more

If you're interested in seeing what it would be like to run Android on a real computer rather than a tablet or smartphone, you don't have to wait. This Android project has now made it possible to run Android in a virtual machine on either a PC or a Mac computer. You'll need th ...more

When you buy a computer, you aren't just paying for the machine's constituent parts but the cost of putting all of those parts together. Building your own computer, then, can be a great way to save a little money for the technically savvy. And if you're not savvy, get savvy wi ...more

Windows is a mess sometimes, full of problems. And your password just might be the biggest problem of all, if you've lost it, of course. What should you do when you forget the password to login to Windows system? Ask an administrator to reset the log on password for you. If y ...more

If you read a lot of video game press on the internet, you've probably salivated at the high-quality HD video footage of console games that reviewers are able to record and use to illustrate their points about games. If you too want to be able to record HD footage of XBox 360 ...more

The mouse is the primary tool most people use for accessing their computer and the vast stores of information on the Internet. Wouldn't it be funny if instead of allowing you to click icons on the computer screen, your mouse just lit up and made noises when you pressed it butt ...more

By default, iPhoto will open as soon as your Mac detects a digital camera or iPhone. In this tutorial, learn how to change your iPhoto settings so that it does not automatically open. The auto open is a good feature, but can be annoying, especially if you are just using your c ...more

This video describes how to import pictures from a digital camera onto your computer and use them in various ways. Simply plug in a flash drive with your stored pictures and they will immediately load onto your computer. Once this is done, you can share your pictures on Snapfi ...more

MacOSG demonstrates how to install memory in a 2009 Mac Pro. When performing this upgrade, be sure to take precautions for static by discharging static electricity before beginning. Shut down, unplug and place the Mac Pro on a static-free surface. To access the memory, you nee ...more

Many say that this hack for Bejeweled Blitz doesn't work, but it does. The key to getting it to work is merely clearing your cache and restarting your browser and computer. Then, cheat away... Watch this video tutorial to learn how to cheat Bejeweled Blitz on Facebook (11/07/ ...more

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. We will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast. Search Systm on WonderHowTo for more DIY episode ...more

In this video tutorial, Chris Pels shows how to use the ASP.NET IIS Registration Tool to configure ASP.NET. First, see how file extensions are mapped to ASP.NET in the IIS Manager on a global and web-site-by-web site basis. These script maps provide the basis for configuring i ...more

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. We will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast. Search Systm on WonderHowTo for more DIY episode ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to increase a computer's low virtual memory. Begin by clicking on the Start menu. Then right-click on My Computer and select Properties. Then click on the Advanced tab and click on Settings under Performance. In the Performance Options ...more

In this video, we learn how to easily defrag your computer's hard drive. First, go to the start menu on your desktop. Then, click on the control panel and then click on "system and maintenance". On the new page, click on administrative tools and then open up computer managemen ...more

In this video, we learn how to take apart a computer's keyboard & clean it. First, turn the keyboard upside down and remove the screws from the side with a screwdriver. After this, flip it back over and remove the keys from the top. Put the keys into a bowl of soap and water a ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to play DVD movies on the computer for free. Usually, users will need to purchase expensive codes or plug-ins for a media player in order to play a DVD movie. This video introduces the VLC Media Player. This media player is able to pla ...more

In this video from wadeputtii we learn how to authorize or de-authorize a computer on iTunes. Go to iTunes, sign into your account. Now click on Share and you will see Authorize Computer or Deauthorize Computer. If you want to authorize, click on that and enter your apple user ...more

See how to build your very own computer! Just watch this video tutorial, in 22 parts, on how to make a homemade computer from scratch! This is a very detailed how-to on creating your own computer tower. Step 1 - The CPU (Central Processing Unit) Step 2 - More on CPU's Step 3 ...more

On your Windows computer you can change the name of your computer. After changing your name, when you turn off your computer you can make it display some thing else instead of the default "turn off computer" text. Do do this right click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Se ...more

The speaker in this video will show you how to find basic computer information of your computer. In this video, he is using a computer with Windows XP. You begin by clicking on the "start" button located at the bottom left corner of the screen, then highlight "settings", and t ...more

Computer eyestrain can hurt productivity, but it's easy to prevent if you take a few precautions. You Will Need * A properly lit workspace * An LCD monitor * A copy stand * Computer glasses * An anti-glare screen or computer hood (optional) Step 1: Turn down the lights Close ...more

This how-to video is about how to speed up the computer by cleaning the fan. Actually the air from the computer fan will be circulated outside through the vents which we can see on any side of the computer, as the computer circulates the air through this vent lots of dust pre ...more

Do you have the perfect spot in your house or office that you want to put your desk and you just can't find one that fits? Well, maybe it's time to build your own! In this video series Jon Olson will show you how to build a custom oak computer desk, right down to the sliding k ...more

Some useful hints on installing aqua computer radiators (watercooling radiators) into your computer

This how to video shows you how to change your computer registration on a computer. First, go to the start menu and select my computer. Right click it and choose properties. You will notice a registered to name. This is what we are going to change. First, go to start and selec ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to completely reformat your computer. First, you will need to go to Killdisk and get the ISO from the site. This is the disk you will use to wipe your system. For this to work, you will need the use the ISO version. Once you have burned this onto ...more

If you want to know how to monitor another computer screen with Real VNC, you must watch this video. Install Real VNC in your computer and computer that you're going to monitor. Remember the folder where you installed it and check the "Create a VNC Viewer desktop icon" checkbo ...more

This video demonstrates how to move files from an old computer to a new one. 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 move files from an old compu ...more

Is your computer running too hot or do you just want to make the most unique computer in the neighborhood? This video will show you how to turn an aquarium into a computer. Build a computer aquarium. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

In this video, we learn how to build a computer. First, you will need to make sure you have all the appropriate parts for your computer. You will need to have the hard drive, cables, ram, video card, motherboard, sound card, CD burner, etc. When you start to build your compute ...more

Learn how to freak out little kids at your school, maybe even teachers, with a little, itsy-bitsy computer prank. Just watch this video to see how to prank shut down a computer at school. This cool computer prank will have the computer begin automatic shut down on whoever cli ...more

Kipkay teaches you how to make your own computer batteries because the real computer batteries are expensive. You should buy six lithium ion batteries, but you always want to go higher in miliamps and not lower.

PerformanceBikes will show you how to install a bicycle computer. Whether you have a simple computer or a more advanced computer you be able to see the basic instructions. Start by reading the instruction, install the handle bell mounts, install the wireless transmitter. You t ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to easily defragment your computer. Files that you use aren't always put in the right place, which will slow down your computer and file searches. Defragmenting your computer can help speed up your computer and make everything go a lot quicker. F ...more

This is hardcore, serious hacking at its best. So it goes without saying that you probably shouldn't be attempting this computer hack unless you've successfully shut down your friend's computer at school using Command Prompt and sent out a fake virus to loved ones. This tutor ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a FTP from a local computer to a website. In this video, viewers are shown (once you've chosen a web host) how to perform FTP file transfers from your local computer to your website. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a process ...more

This is a directional video of how to increase the speed of a Windows Vista PC. The first step is to uninstall programs that you do not use. Then you want to go into MSCONFIG and remove unnecessary start up entries. You can also configure the performance options of your comput ...more

This short video tutorial will show you how to transfer your iTunes library to a new computer. Follow these steps to transfer your iTunes library from your old to your new computer: Install iTunes onto your new computer. You will need some blank CD's or DVD's. Open iTunes on y ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to backup your computer to an external hard drive. All you need to do this is an external hard drive. After you connect your external hard drive to your computer, go to "my computer", then double click "external hard drive", then "setup file". On ...more

Ordering a new computer is a big event for most people, and waiting for it to arrive can be torturous. If someone close to you is waiting for a computer, why not help them make the experience even more memorable with this prank! All you need is a roommate or family member who ...more

This video tells us the method to remove Trojan Virus from the computer. This can be done in a couple of steps. The first step involves the downloading of a specific application from the web. We have to search this application in Google. Type 'malwarebytes' in the search engin ...more

In this video, we learn how to use the Auslogics disk defrag on your computer. Fragmenting your computer will help move around your files and clean out items that you don't ever use so it can run quicker and perform better. First, open up the Disk Defragmenter on your computer ...more

Prank a Windows computer at school or at your office by creating a fake icon that will crash the computer when it is clicked. Pull a computer crash prank. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

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

This video you shows how to send your pictures, videos, music and ring tones from your cell phone to your computer. The tutor asks you to find the pictures that you want to send to the computer, and then mail those pictures to your e-mail. We can then later open our computer a ...more

Ian Brown shows us how to use Avast to remove viruses from your computer. First, go to Avast.com and download their new and free edition of their virus protection. After you have installed this program, you will receive an email with your product key to access the program. Now ...more