In this video tutorial, viewers will learn how to restore and recover deleted files using Recuva. Recuva is a freeware data recovery program. Recuva recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. Begin by selecting the type ...more
A very unfortunate event is to realize that you deleted some PC files that you need. This happens to a lot of people, but the files can be restored! To do this you will have to download a freeware program called Restoration! After you have downloaded and installed it, start th ...more
Most Playstation 3 models have massive hard drives, just begging to be filled with the media files from your computer. This video will show you a cool trick for transferring files from your PC to a PS3 over the web. All you need is the simple free program here. Why plug anythi ...more
After a convenient way to synchronize your files and folders on a Win 7 PC? With Copy Changed Files, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at TekZilla can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more inform ...more
How to use a freeware program called CCleaner to clean junk files and spyware into your system. Clean junk files from your PC with CCleaner. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com
Concerned about disk space? Learn how to use a free open source program from Delphi for Fun for finding the largest files on your PC.
Alex with Mr. Find A Way demonstrates how to remove unwanted files from your PC with the CCleaner program. First open up your web browser and download the CCleaner program. After the program has downloaded, open the file to install the program on your computer system. Open up ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to use batch files to back up all of your important documents on a Microsoft 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 minute ...more
If you'd like to move some songs, videos, or photos from your home PC to your new BlackBerry, this short how-to by AT&T will tell you what you need to know. You'll need a USB cable and BlackBerry Media Sync software installed on your PC.
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
Have you ever wondered how to open a .ISO file without the need for the disk? Well with Daemon Tools, and this tutorial, you can learn just that. What you will end up doing is creating a virtual drive on your computer, and mounting the .ISO image onto that virtual drive. It's ...more
Have you downloaded a file with the extension .ISO and are you unsure what to do with it? Follow the step-by-step instructions in this video to learn how to deal with this file-type. You can either choose to burn the ISO-file on the disk or you can open it with a program calle ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to extract .rar files. Begin by opening your internet browser and go to Google. Search for Winrar and select the 3rd result. Download and save the file. It is recommended to save it to the desktop to find it easier. Double-click on the ...more
Sometimes data is lost on your hard drive by accidental deletion from recycle bin, or due to reformat or other reasons. In this video the instructor shows how to recover data even after a reformat. Contrary to popular belief that data is completely lost after a permanent delet ...more
I don't know of a pain greater than of the one felt after cracking the screen of your phone. After I managed to crack my screen, rendered unusable, I immediately began to panic as to how I was going to recover all of the photos, videos, and documents stored on my device. After ...more
Tired of endlessly turning hidden file visibility on and off on your Microsoft Windows PC? In this home-computing how-to from Tekzilla, you'll learn about a free application that makes the process as easy as a mouse click. For all of the relevant details, and to get started us ...more
Check out this free Windows utility that allows you to print files directly from the file system by dragging and dropping them onto an icon conveniently placed on your desktop. This Tekzilla segment introduces you to the utility dubbed "Drag&Drop and Print" so you can begin p ...more
Learn how to use BlackBerry Media Sync 3.0 to move your digital images from your PC to a BlackBerry smartphone. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well ser ...more
Free up space on your hard drive while protecting your privacy by deleting all of the temporary files on your MS Windows desktop computer or laptop. This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this handy home-computing how-to from the folks at Tekz ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to transfer iPhone videos and pictures to a computer. Begin by connecting the iPhone to your computer. Then click on the Start menu and select Computer. Now select your iPhone device drive and click on the eternal storage. Then continu ...more
Backing up your computer takes less time than you might think. By setting up a batch file, you can export your important files to an external hard drive or removable storage media in about five minutes or less! It's easy, and keeps your data safe. Discover the steps to backin ...more
Transferring files between Macs and PC's has always been difficult, but now it's easier than ever before. This video will show you a series of easy step you can follow to transfer files between the two types of computer and unite your data.
In this data recovery tutorial the instructor shows how to recover deleted files and lost data using a free software called PC Inspector. On your computer you may loose data sometimes due to a corrupted hard drive, or because you deleted it accidentally or some other reason. N ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to fix an iPod with corrupted files on a Windows PC. To fix the corrupted files on an iPod, users will be resetting their iPod. Begin by holding the center and Menu button for about 10 seconds until the screen on the iPod turns black. ...more
Want to know how to delete locked, undeletable files on a Microsoft Windows PC? With FileASSASSIN, 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 informati ...more
This video goes out to all you Final Fantasy VII fans. Watch and learn how to create an ISO file to install and play Final Fantasy 7 PC. If you want to continue your journey through this storyline, this is the way to go. In order to play, you need to make the ISO files and bur ...more
In order to transfer files from your iPhone to your mac or pc, you're going to need a little something from www.digidna.net. Open up your web browser and type that into the address bar, here look for DiskAid. Download the version of DiskAid that corresponds to what you want, w ...more
Overcome hardware differences in just a few simple steps- share files between your mac and PC and make your network truly seamless.
In this video tutorial, we learn how to conceal a document within a picture file on a Microsoft Windows PC. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this h ...more
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
Accidentally delete a file on your Windows PC and want to get it back? With Recuva, it's easy (and, what's more, free!). This brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step ...more
This clip presents a lesson on how to defrag only select files and folders on a Windows PC. With Defraggler, 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 three minutes. For mor ...more
Need help figuring out how to repair file assocations on a Vista or 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-st ...more
Just because you are using Linux, doesn't mean you have to be cut off from file sharing with those using a regular Windows PC. In this tutorial, learn how to share files between Ubuntu and Windows using a Samba local network. Samba is simple to use and can be obtained through ...more
Disk space is a valuable commodity on your PC, and if you're running low, it's time to sell some of that unneeded property! This video shows you the steps to freeing up space on the hard drive of your Windows XP or Vista computer. There are many areas in Windows from which you ...more
Want to access and read your Windows BSoD files? With BlueScreenView, 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-b ...more
It's like magic. Creating a .LOG file has never been easier. And all you need is Notepad on your Windows PC. After creating this LOG file, Notepad automatically inserts the current date and time after the last line. Check it out. If you've ever wondered about LOG file types, t ...more
This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. 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 instru ...more
In this ClearTechInfo tutorial the instructor shows with examples on how to hear and view any audio or video file on your Windows PC. This is a basic tutorial where the instructor shows how to open and play them. Video files in many formats are not recognized directly by the W ...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: *Transfer files and setting from another computer *Understand how Windows Easy Transfer make ...more
Looking for an easy way to keep on top of your most-recently modified files on a Win 7 computer? With the Recent Files app, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at TekZilla can present a complete overview of the process in just under two ...more
Turn a ZIP file into an Apple-compatible IPSW! This video will teach you everything you need to know to load custom firmware onto your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to try it out for yourself, watch this ha ...more
Scratching your head trying to figure out where all of your hard disk space went? Quite a lot of it might be tied up storying temporary files that you don't really need. In this home-computing how-to, the Tekzilla team will teach you how to delete those temp files and free up ...more
Ever wished there were an easy way to delete files according to when they were last opened? Well, there is. And it's called Delete Files by Date. This home-computing how-to from the team at Tekzilla has got the scoop. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step inst ...more
Want to know if it's possible to move the music from your Apple iPod Touch back to the desktop of your Microsoft Windows PC? Well, it is! And this brief home-computing how-to presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. Get started moving your MP3s back to your P ...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 clip, you'll learn how to use the Home Group networking feature of Microsoft Windows 7 to easily share files and folders between two or more computers. This brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more informa ...more
Looking for a way to keep an eye on your Windows Registry file? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. With RegFromApp, 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 jus ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the ESET UnDLL tool to rid yourself of poisoined DLL files. 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 informatio ...more
Need to transfer video from your Handycam to your Ubuntu computer? This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over three minutes. For more informat ...more
A basic maintenance step in Windows XP is deleting temporary files. In this short tutorial, TellYouKnew walks you through the steps necessary to delete temporary files. The first step is to select "RUN" from the Start menu. When the Run box opens, type %temp% in the box and pr ...more
Interested in transmitting and receiving files via Bluetooth on your Windows 7 computer (to download pictures from your phone, for example?). This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by ...more
Interested in reading the list of web addresses in an index.dat file on a Microsoft Windows computer? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. With WinSpy, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a compl ...more
When learning to use a computer, as with anything else, it's important to start with the fundamentals. This clip for new Windows users does just that. Fortunately, you'll find it's easy to browse files and folders. So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to fix a missing or corrupt error message "System32\Drivers\Ntfs.sys" Step 1: Boot computer with the Windows XP CD-ROM in the CD drive Step 2: To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Step 3: At the command prompt, typ ...more
Initially you computer performs at its maximum speed when you install a new operating system. But as time progresses and you install more and more applications the computer slows down due to the various changes in configuration and other settings. So you have to tune up your P ...more
The iPhone pc suite is an application that allows you to connect easily to your phone. This video will show you how to download this application, reset your phone and then use your audio and video on your iPod. This is a helpful application and is not too difficult to set up. ...more
This video tutorial from butterscotch presents how to change file associations on your computer.File association is a link between a certain type of file (.doc, .gif, .txt) with a particular program.For example text files are by default associated with Notepad application.So i ...more
In this video the tutor shows how to mount ISO's using Power ISO software. To do this follow the simple procedure shown in this video. Download the Power ISO program from the link given in this video and install it. You need to purchase the key to install the software or you c ...more
Google's Chromecast has been out for almost two years, and I can safely say it has changed the way I use my TV. At first it was a hassle to even get local media to play on it, but now casting has branched out to torrent streaming, which was a real game changer. Unfortunately, ...more