This video will show you how you can easily find out what your IP address is for a computer which is running the Windows XP operating system. You will first need to go to the start bar and click on the button which says "Run". Choose to run a program called "cmd" by typing thi ...more
This video tutorial from ruralgeek shows how to set up and use Wippien VPN on Windows XP. First, download Wippien client from here: www.wippien.com. Once it's downloaded, install the application. Be sure that option Put Wippien to XP firewall extensions is checked. Uncheck a ...more
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!
Want to securely delete information from a Microsoft Windows XP desktop PC or laptop? 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 ...more
This is a nifty tutorial guide on how to tether your hacked iPhone or iPhone 3G to a windows computer for use as a high speed modem. Just Jailbreak your iPhone using one of the many tutorials on WonderHowTo, and install 3proxy. This video explains the rest of the configuration ...more
This video from scrapwow shows how to unzip a file in Microsoft Windows XP.Firstly, open Windows Explorer application and navigate the file you want to unzip. Once you've located the file, double click on it. A new window will open. Here you will have Extract all files option ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to zip and unzip files in Windows XP. First, find the files you want to compress, then highlight them by dragging the mouse. Next, go into the file menu and click "send to", then "compress zip folder". Now, your folder will be created and you can ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to zip and unzip files on a Windows XP computer. To zip a folder, begin by creating a new folder and drag all he content that you want to zip. Right-click on the folder, go to Send To and select Compress (zipped) Folder. To unzip a fil ...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
In this instructional video, learn how to transfer files from your Windows PC to your iPhone or iPod Touch using DataCase. Datacase basically converts your iPhone or iPod Touch into a wireless drive that you can access your information on the Mac, PC, or Linux.
Archiving files is good to do once in a while for both space and organization. There are many programs available for file archives and this tutorial will show you how to use WinRAR and 7-Zip to accomplish this task. You can download these programs here: WinRAR 7-Zip Notes: * ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to unzip and zip files. The ZIP file format is a data compression and archive format. To unzip a file, right click on the file and select "Extract All". Continue by pressing "Next" and wait for the file to extract. To zip a file, right ...more
Welcome back, my novice hackers! New hackers often ask me the same question: "What is the easiest platform to hack?" My response is always the same—it is not a platform, but rather a particular piece of software that is easiest to hack, which is on nearly every client-side sy ...more
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to establish a Remote Desktop connection in Windows XP. 1st you got to enable remote desktop. To do this go to start, right click on My Computer and click on properties. Then click on the remote tab and click on ...more
In my first installment in this series on professional hacking tools, we downloaded and installed Metasploit, the exploitation framework. Now, we will begin to explore the Metasploit Framework and initiate a tried and true hack. Before we start hacking, let's familiarize ours ...more
DNS spoofing - how to use the hosts file in Windows XP to block unwanted spyware/popups/etc, block programs from reporting to a site, filter/block/redirect websites, and locally create forward lookups (IP to name resolution in network)
This video from Michael presents how to establish a Remote Desktop connection in Windows XP Professional.This type of connection allows you to access your computer via Internet from any place and manage files, local resources, or perform any other remote activity.To establish ...more
1. Describes how to setup a VPN connection on Windows XP. 2. Goto Start-> Control Panel-> Network connections. 3. Then click on "Create a new connection" under the Network task panel. 4. Click Next. 5. Then select the "Connect to the network to my workplace' radio button. ...more
How to Make the Internet Faster in Windows 7 Go to Control Panel. Click on your Start menu, and then select the Control Panel. Click on Network and Internet. Click on View Network Stats and Tasks. Find the Internet Protocol. Find your network and click on it. B. A dialog ...more
This video will show you how to find your own IP address in Windows Vista, which is more difficult and confusing to use than Windows XP was. First, you should go down to the bottom right hand corner and find an icon of two computers, which is your network connection button. Cl ...more
Looking for instructions on how to reset Winsock & IP settings on your 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 ...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
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Windows XP or Windows 7 onto a Netbook using the WinToFlash program. Netbooks are awesome new tools, they are as convenient as a cell phone and as useful as a whole computer; however, they often don't come with CD-Rom or Disc dr ...more
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 with CNET. You need to do these 3 things. 1st - run the Windows 7 upgrade advisor to know if your computer can handle any version of Windows 7. 2nd – check the Windows 7 c ...more
Decided you want to leapfrog Vista and upgrade from Microsoft Windows XP directly to Windows 7? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in about six minutes' time. For specifics, and ...more
Custom optioned installation includes the following: Copy the files to an external hard disk before starting your installation, then you will reinstall your programs by hand by using the windows easy transfer and transfer the data into the hard disk. For installation process ...more
New user to Windows 7? Microsoft has put out a series of video tutorials explaining how to maximize your Windows 7 experience. Follow along with this computer lesson and learn how to: *Determine program compatibility *Open the program compatibility troubleshooter *Find Window ...more
An interesting feature of Windows 7 is the ability to run Windows XP in a virtual machine in order to use applications that don't currently work with Windows 7. This is different than using other virtual machine options because in the final version of Windows 7, several versio ...more
Most of us stay with a certain computer operating system - or a specific version of that system - because it gives us a great amount of ease. But what if you're using an older edition and it's starting to look a bit, well, outdated? Make your Windows Server 2003 look newer by ...more
Made the upgrade from Windows XP to Vista, but you're having troulbe with some of your old programs? The Lab Rats, Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers, teach you some software troubleshooting tips for Windows Vista.
Want to simulate XP on a Win 7 computer? With Virtual PC, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just under five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get sta ...more
Are you tired of getting annoyed that your computer is running Windows XP too slowly for you? Increase your computer's speed by checking your disks for errors and defragmenting your hard drive, or updating your hardware to more advanced technology.
If you've recently upgraded from Windows XP to Windows Vista, the first change you may have discovered is the start menu. It looks totally different, and if it's just too much change for you, there's an easy way to convert that new start menu in Vista to the classic style from ...more
Just because you update to the Windows 7 operating system doesn't mean you have to lose all of your older programs and applications. Windows 7 has a virtual PC option that you can download, which allows you to use older programs and apps via Windows XP Mode. It's the best of ...more
Why can't you play DVDs in Windows Media Player? Who knows, but this video tutorial will help you tweak the settings in Windows XP to start watching DVD movies in Windows Media Player 11 in no time. It's a simple registry tweak that enables DVD usage, so you don't have to buy ...more
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
This shows how to install Mac OS X on Intel/AMD PCs as a dual boot with Windows. Part 1 of 2 - How to Dual-boot Windows XP and Mac OS X on a PC. Part 2 of 2 - How to Dual-boot Windows XP and Mac OS X on a PC.
The moment when your Windows XP PC begins hibernating is one of the most frustrating in many PC users lives, causing hands to be thrown up in frustration and preparations for a hard reset to begin. Do you wish that you computer didn't even have the option of hibernating? This ...more
Mastering the concepts of the BOOT.INI file (the boot loader) in Windows XP to better control your Windows configuration.
Design your own font characters for windows, using a hidden application in windows xp. Try it now!
In this screencast, we show you how to use the Disc Defragmenter in Windows XP, to clean up your hard discs, and group fragmented files to make access to them much quicker.
This video will show you 7 different ways to speed up Windows XP. This tutorial requires one freeware program that can be found at www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm.
A video tutorial that will show you how to Remove programs and applications from your computer in Windows XP.
A quick visual tutorial on how to change the boot screen dialogue on any Windows XP machine. Great for messing wtih friends.
Did you know you can control which software opens which file extensions on your computer in Windows XP? Learn how to edit file associations and default to your favorite programs.
Learn how to capture a screen shot of your desktop, an active window, a website, or anything else use Microsoft Windows XP and without installing additional software.
If you love computer pranks, this is one of the easiest ones to pull. This video will show you how to remove the Shut Down button from the start menu in Windows XP. Actually, it does't remove the shutdown button, it just disables it, giving the user a restriction message, stat ...more
In this how to video, you will learn how to turn off the Windows firewall in Windows XP. This is useful if you would rather use a third party firewall to protect your computer instead. First, go to start menu and click run. Type in firewall.cpl and press okay. The firewall wil ...more
This video shows you how easy it is to use system restore on Windows XP and Vista to bring your computer back to life. System restore takes your computer back in time to a point before it had errors or problems. Go to the start menu, all programs, accessories folder, system to ...more
Do you know which programs run when you start up your computer? In this short tutorial, I will show you how you can see which programs run automatically at startup in Windows XP. You'll be surprised how many there are! Having multiple programs loading when you start up your s ...more
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 share files between Ubuntu (Host) & XP (Guest). VirtualBox is a family of powerful x86 virtualization products for ente ...more
This video demonstrates how to make your own icon and use it in Windows. To do this, just make the graphic in Paint, save it as the right format, and create a shortcut using the icon you made.
Backing up your files is very smart and important. You'll want to make sure that you copy your files somewhere external just in case something happens to your PC. The easiest and most convenient way to do this is to use a blank CD and burn your programs and files to it. In thi ...more
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 d ...more
Hit a plateau with the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system? If so, give this free video tutorial a go. It'll teach you how to "downgrade" from Vista to the comparably stable Windows XP OS.
Looking for a quick primer on how to use the File Manager on a Microsoft Windows XP PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in a matter of a few minutes. For more information, including detai ...more
The Windows XP My Documents folder is a great way to organize and view folders and files on a computer running Microsoft Windows XP. Learn how to organize the My Documents folder with tips from a computer programmer in this free computer video on Windows XP. Part 1 of 14 - How ...more
Have you ever wanted to work on your home PC from your laptop, or vice-versa? The Remote Desktop in Windows XP allows you to vicariously use your PC from another PC. These videos will show you exactly how to set up and use the Remote Desktop in Windows XP. Many of my friends ...more
This video illustrates the quick and easy method to Dual boot Windows XP & Vista . The process is comprised of the following steps:Step 1: Install Windows XP OS on your PC. Run it and see if it works fine.Step 2: By using the Windows Vista OS setup , start the installation pro ...more
In this cursory three-part tutorial series, you'll learn how to create your own custom cursor using Windows XP using IconArt 2.0. Get pointers on making your own pointers with this how-to. And be certain to stay tuned for parts two and three. Part 1 of 3 - How to Create and us ...more