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
Have you ever wanted to make your own Minecraft server on Windows? This tutorial will teach you how, without having to download Hamachi. The whole process is a lot simpler than you might think, and it will only take a few minutes! You will need: Firefox web browser Computer ...more
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 frien ...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
Patrick Norton and Veronica Belmont from Tekzilla will show you how to dual boot Windows 7 and download videos from YouTube. The hosts show viewers how to dual boot Windows XP Pro32 bit and Windows 7 RC 1 64 bit. In the first step as always you will want to back up your hard d ...more
The Motorola XOOM was just released last week to Android-hungry fans waiting the next best thing to Apple's iPad. But should it have been released, considering Verizon's switching to the 4G LTE network soon? From what I saw across Android forums, yes—because most could not wa ...more
The video explains how to unbrick a fully bricked PSP using a hard modded pandora battery and magic memory stick. This method does NOT need a 2nd custom PSP. Your PSP is fully bricked if it is not powering on/no recovery. You won't need anything else other then a PC (OS must b ...more
From Windows 95 through Windows XP, setting file and folder permissions was accessed in the same way. With the introduction of Windows Vista, many things have moved, including this feature. While it works in largely the same way, the steps you take to access these features has ...more
If you've ever seen something called ThinkPoint Antivirus on your computer, you have gotten one ofhte most widespread and infectious fake antivirus malware programs out there. To get it off your PC, follow the instructions below, or watch this video for an alternate method if ...more
Want to be able to print wirelessly without having to buy a pricey network printer? Now you can! All you need to do is follow these simple, quick, steps. What you need: At least two computers running Windows Normal non-network printer A network Once you have all of these th ...more
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 frien ...more
This video shows how to do a remote desktop connection from a new Windows 7 to a older Windows XP or Vista. With Remote Desktop Connection, you can access a computer running Windows from another computer running Windows that is connected to the same network or to the Internet. ...more
Sometimes we need to load our computers in safe mode to see if we can fix major computer failure and discover other major problems. But if you're stuck in safe mode and not sure how to load up in normal mode again check out this video. In it, you will learn how to get your com ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to go about pairing a Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse to a Microsoft Windows (Vista, XP, 7) PC. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and to get started setting up your own wireless peripherals, take a look.
Have you lost of forgotten your administrator password in Windows? There's no way you can do anything without it, so how to do you get your password back? Well, you're not going to be able to get it back, but you can reset it, and Windows Password Key can help. This tutorial w ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to install Mac OS X Snow Leopard in Windows PC using VMware Workstation as virtual machine. Begin by downloading the program from the link provided in the video description. ISO image is made especially for Windows PC users. Mac users ...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
If you want to port mods or other items into your games, you need to know first where Minecraft stores the save files. It's in a hidden folder, and here's how you can uncover it in either Windows XP or Vista.
Need a hand figuring out how to install the Firesheep Firefox add-on on your Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 PC? This clip presents a complete walkthrough of the process. For all of the details, and to get started using the Firesheep cookie sniffer yourself, w ...more
This video will show you how you can load and run the Ubuntu Linux distribution on a Microsoft Windows XP or Vista 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, w ...more
Interested in using Redo Backup to back up the data on a Microsoft Windows XP or Vista PC? It's simple! So simple, 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, ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to both enable and disable Data Execution Prevention on a Microsoft Windows PC running either XP or Vista. 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
Password protect your files and folders in Microsoft Windows XP or Vista. This free video tutorial from CNET TV will show you how. Thwart would-be snoopers with this home cryptography guide, which presents easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions on how to protect your privac ...more
Looking for instructions on how to force certain programs to launch on statup in Microsoft Windows Vista or XP? It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just ov ...more
Check out this video for info on how to setup the quick launch toolbar in Windows 7. Quick launch makes it easier and faster to access your favorite folders and programs. The quick bar can be activated and deactivated depending on your preference and provides simple access to ...more
When you press the Print Screen button on your keyboard in any version of Windows, be it 95, 2000, ME, XP or Vista, Windows will take a picture of your display output and put it into your clipboard. Once in your clipboard, it can be pasted into most any image editing program ( ...more
This video tutorial, designed for users of the Windows XP and Vista operating systems, offers instructions for creating a preview button in Microsoft Outlook Express or Windows Mail. For step-by-step instructions on disabling the automatic preview pane, watch this handy how-to.
In this video tutorial from Matt Overwine of the Instructional Design Group at Northern Kentucky University, you'll find instructions on how to use the FileZilla FTP, or file transfer protocol, client to upload to the web. FileZilla is available for both Mac OS X and Windows X ...more
Have you woken up to discover all of your Windows XP or Vista desktop icons are missing or otherwise departed or gone? Are all of your shortcuts missing? In this video tutorial, you'll find instructions for bringing your errant icons back, restoring them to their normal place. ...more
Interested in third-party launchers but aren't sure which to go for? In this tutorial from PCMech.com, you'll learn how to use Enso Launcher, a freeware personal shortcut tool for Windows 2000, XP and Vista that will allow you to manage your desktop almost entirely from your k ...more
This tutorial will show you how easy it is to create panoramic images from your photos in Windows Live Photo Gallery for Windows XP or Vista. All you need is a digital camera and a PC.
A tutorial showing how to create an icon of a power cell for Windows XP or Vista in RealWorld Icon Editor.
This is a tutorial that shows you how to record your computer screen and save it as a video. This is useful for recording something you want to put online. The program I use is called SnagIt. This works for Vista and XP.
Even when you delete a program, remnants of it can remains on your system and take up valuable memory. The Lab Rats, Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers, teach you how to completely remove programs from you Windows XP and Vista PC.
Ready to make the big switch from Windows XP or Windows Vista to Windows 7? In most cases, you can do an in-place upgrade of Vista to Windows 7. This video tutorial from CNET shows you how. Follow along and start using the new Windows 7 OS.
There are loads of reasons for somebody to want to recover a Windows password, and there are lots of different ways of doing it. My favorite of all of these ways is to use a piece of software called Ophcrack because: The free tables are suitable for almost all uses (I've neve ...more
The right-click menu in Windows is a very valuable tool, because it has instant shortcuts available to you, that streamlines your workflow. One thing it doesn't have in Windows XP or Windows Vista is a "Copy To Folder" or "Move to Folder" option. This video will show you how t ...more
This is an easy way to upload AVI video from USB or other media using Windows Vista or Windows XP to the Sony PS3 (Playstation 3). It does not require any downloads. All the software you need is already included in Windows Media Center. This tutorial covers the basics of addi ...more
In Windows XP and Windows Vista, alt-tabbing was pretty basic but it got the job done. Well, in Windows 7, it looks cool *and* it gets the job done! How convenient. This feature is a bit more elaborate and visually pleasing than the regular alt-tab feature. In this video, Ve ...more
Has your Windows PC grown increasingly sluggish over time? In this how-to, Digital Connector James Vargas (recalling a young Jean-Pierre Léaud) guides users through speeding up and optimizing a Windows PC. Take a look. Whether you run XP, 2000 or Vista, you're certain to benef ...more
This video will show you how to connect to XBox Live through a laptop or PC’s Wi-Fi. Connect your XBox Ethernet cable and the other end of the cable you connect it to the Ethernet port of your laptop. On Vista and XP, open control panel and go to Network Connections. Right cli ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to install Mac OS X Snow Leopard in Windows PC using VMware Workstation as virtual machine. Begin by downloading the program from the link provided in the video description. ISO image is made especially for Windows PC users. Mac users ...more
This video shows you how to remove a virus or harmful winlogin.exe file. If you use a good firewall program or a good anti-virus, it will pop-up a window and let you know you have been infected or even block it. If you do not use such things, but you think you know since when ...more
Windows 7 is the hot, new operating system replacing the past XP and Vista systems. Windows 7 is the most simplified, user-friendly version that Microsoft has developed - ever. Get acquainted with your new version of Windows straight from Microsoft. This video tour will show ...more
Windows 7 is the hot, new operating system replacing the past XP and Vista systems. Windows 7 is the most simplified, user-friendly version that Microsoft has developed - ever. Get acquainted with your new version of Windows straight from Microsoft. This video tour will show ...more
iKITMovie is stop motion animation software for PC's running Windows XP or Vista. All you need is a computer and a USB webcam or USB streaming camcorder and you are ready to make your own brickfilms or clay animation (claymation) movies. If you wish, you can simply import your ...more
iKITMovie is stop motion animation software for PC's running Windows XP or Vista. All you need is a computer and a USB webcam or USB streaming camcorder and you are ready to make your own brickfilms or clay animation (claymation) movies. If you wish, you can simply import your ...more
iKITMovie is stop motion animation software for PC's running Windows XP or Vista. All you need is a computer and a USB webcam or USB streaming camcorder and you are ready to make your own brickfilms or clay animation (claymation) movies. If you wish, you can simply import your ...more
There's nothing wrong with running Windows on your OS X machine: all you need is Boot Camp, right? Wrong. There's a better way: virtualization software, such as the Parallels Desktop for Mac or VMware's Fusion. If you run virtualization software, you can run Windows operating ...more
Skype is definitely a revolutionary software for keeping in contact with your loved ones. It's a phone on the internet! What couldn't be good about that? If you are in Orlando, your spouse is at a conference in El Paso, your daughter’s at college in Raleigh, and your son is wo ...more
Windows 7 is the hot, new operating system replacing the past XP and Vista systems. Windows 7 is the most simplified, user-friendly version that Microsoft has developed - ever. Get acquainted with your new version of Windows straight from Microsoft. This video tour will show ...more
Windows 7 is the hot, new operating system replacing the past XP and Vista systems. Windows 7 is the most simplified, user-friendly version that Microsoft has developed - ever. Get acquainted with your new version of Windows straight from Microsoft. This video tour will show ...more
Windows Media Player 12 is ONLY available for Windows 7 (sorry Vista and XP users), but with it's functionality, it may be worth the upgrade (if you haven't already). This video outlines a few of the simple tasks that WMP12 can perform in W7. Designed by media lovers, for med ...more
In this Software video tutorial you will learn how to install & use CDBurnerXP: Free CD/DVD burning software. It is compatible with Windows XP and Vista. Open up a browser and go to CDBurner. Click on downloads, download and install the file. Open it up and select your languag ...more
This video shows us how to burn files to a disc using Windows Vista. Insert the blank disc in your computer's recordable disk drive. Autoplay will automatically appear. Choose "Burn Files to disc using Windows". Click next when "Burn a disc" dialog box appears. Empty folder wi ...more
Windows 7 is the hot, new operating system replacing the past XP and Vista systems. Windows 7 is the most simplified, user-friendly version that Microsoft has developed - ever. Get acquainted with your new version of Windows straight from Microsoft. This video tour will show ...more
Windows 7 is the hot, new operating system replacing the past XP and Vista systems. Windows 7 is the most simplified, user-friendly version that Microsoft has developed - ever. Get acquainted with your new version of Windows straight from Microsoft. This video tour will show ...more
Windows 7 is the hot, new operating system replacing the past XP and Vista systems. Windows 7 is the most simplified, user-friendly version that Microsoft has developed - ever. Get acquainted with your new version of Windows straight from Microsoft. This video tour will show ...more
iKITMovie is stop motion animation software for PC's running Windows XP or Vista. All you need is a computer and a USB webcam or USB streaming camcorder and you are ready to make your own brickfilms or clay animation (claymation) movies. If you wish, you can simply import your ...more
This article will show how to make a simple, fake computer error message. These message boxes are 100% harmless, and make for funny pranks. They will display any text you want them to. Required: - Windows XP/Vista/7 - Notepad Typing in the Code First, open Notepad, and ty ...more