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Check out this cool hack from The Emo Lab. This video tutorial will show you how to do a few Windows registry hacks! Here is the file you'll need to start hacking the Windows registry. Before you download this file, read all of the "read me" files contained first in this down ...more

In this installment from the Unorthodox Hacking series of computer security tutorials, you'll learn a number of methods for hacking Windows shares as well as means of mitigating those hacks. For detailed instructions on Windows shares, and what you can do with them, watch this ...more

Are you a ... Windows Developer? Interested in ... testing the vulnerabilities inherent in your own operating system? If so, you're in luck. This video tutorial demonstrates a simple hack that will allow you to remove the Windows Genuine Advantage Validation software. For step ...more

Never again will being out of the office mean you are out of luck when it comes to working with your files. Thanks to the Offline Files and Folders feature in Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions, you'll have access to documents, even when you aren't conne ...more

With the new Sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista, you can put your computer to sleep or wake it up in only a few seconds. For more information on using the new Sleep feature, watch this Microsoft Vista video tutorial. Put your Windows PC to sleep with this how-to.

One of the most common positives one hears about Windows Vista is that it's pretty. Indeed, Windows Vista has new icons, a new theme and it does look nice. But what if you want to add even more pizazz to your desktop? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to change any desk ...more

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to install VNC, or Virtual Network Computing, remotely onto a Windows machine for GUI access. This tutorial assumes you know how to start a session and get into active command line access in a remote Windows PC. For step-by-step instruc ...more

Cancel or Allow? In this video tutorial, TigerTV Host Logan shows you how to get Microsoft's new operating system, Windows Vista, in line and singing your tune. To disable user account control pop-ups in Windows Vista, watch this how-to. Take a look!

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

If, for whatever reason, you'd like to use a Mac keyboard under Windows XP, you'll be happy to know you can. This tutorial from PCMech will show you how, as well as how to make your Mac keyboard act like a regular Windows keyboard with the SharpKeys remapping tool.

If you're interested in trying out Linux but afraid of accidentally formatting your hard drive, take heart. In this tutorial, Linux Journal Gadget Guy, Shawn Powers, takes you through installing Ubuntu on a machine running Windows with the Wubi installer. Install and uninstall ...more

This video tells you how to make a Lego stop motion animation using Windows Movie Maker. The tutorial focuses more on how to create a stop motion film with Windows Movie Maker as the tool, and assumes you have basic knowledge of how to use Movie Maker already.

This software tutorial shows you how to work with Windows Movie Maker and use multiple video effects available in Windows Movie Maker to edit and create movies or videos. You can use up to six different effects together at one time.

This software tutorial shows you how to chroma key in Windows Movie Maker. Chroma keying requires having green screen video footage. Once you have footage you can use the chroma key effect tools in Windows Movie Maker to put subjects in different background. See how easy it is ...more

putting glass in small diorama windows. These miniature windows give the illusion of a stain glass window or wrought iron window bars. Create the effect of real glass using products such as Weldbond,Crystal Clear, Water Effects from Woodland Scenics, clear RainGlo, or clear si ...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.

Want to play old school Nintendo on your Windows Mobile devices, such as smartphones? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to install the NES emulator on that Windows Mobile electronic touchscreen device. Just sync up your cell phone, and download the software off of th ...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

If you're using Boot Camp to run Windows, you can remap the keyboard to make your life easier. This computer tutorial video will show you how to mod a Macbook Pro keyboard for Windows. These tips for remapping the keyboard will make using Boot Camp much easier.

With this computer prank video, you can find out how to put a fatal error message on a windows computer using notepad. This trick will show you a great way to prank your friends and office co-workers alike; everyone freaks out a little bit when their windows computer says "fat ...more

A tutorial on how to "break in" to your Windows machine after you have lost the password. This works in Windows NT, 2000, and XP machines without an encrypted file system. I then show you how to wipe a hard disk to assure no one can gain access to your data once the drive is s ...more

Putting wallpaper around windows can be quick and easy with these tips from Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com. With his advice about how to hang wallpaper around windows you'll get perfectly matching seams, and your wallpaper will be plumb each time.

By default Windows doesn't offer a lot in terms of customzing hot keys. Thankfully Tekzilla has a great little tool that lets you expand on and customize your own Windows hotkeys.

Setting thumbnails for your Windows folders can be time-consuming. Tekzilla will show you how to make Windows do your dirty work.

This is how to get that Spiderman font everwhere, including Microsoft Word and Windows Movie Maker. Use the Spiderman font everywhere in Windows. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

A short tutorial on how to hide icons on the Windows desktop

Stopping Windows Messenger Alerts Windows Messenger Service is able to send messages to people. This was meant for the Systems Administrator to send alerts to users. This is how to stop these alerts.

Learn a hack to access the command (cmd) prompt in Windows if it has been blocked. Get onto the Windows CMD if it is blocked. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Locked yourself out of your Windows Professional system? No problem—this video tutorial will show you the steps required to change the administrator's password in Windows XP. You can actually change this password without knowledge of the original one. To get started, go to Sta ...more

One of the first things I do whenever I install Windows on a PC, is to change the default sound settings - I don't know about you, but I can't stand the dull, dreary sounds chosen by Microsoft whenever you start Windows, log on or off, or shut down your PC. I also hate the fa ...more

How to use the Print Screen (Print Scrn) button on your keyboard in Windows to capture an image of whatever is on your screen. Use the Print Screen function in Windows. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

How to send pop-up messages to friends on a local Windows NT network. Send pop-up messages to friends on a Windows network. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

De-clutter your desktop and learn how to get a minimal, but functional, look to your Windows XP desktop. Make a minimal Windows desktop. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Use the MRT.exe program within Windows to scan your system for malware and harmful programs. Detect malware in WIndows. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Your IP address or Internet Protocol address is your computer's unique identifier. Here is our quick guide on how to change your IP address when using Windows. Change your IP address when using Windows. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com

Learn how to disable alert balloons in Windows XP.

How to password protect a folder and make files invisible in Windows XP.

How to create an icon that will shutdown your computer when clicked in Windows XP.

This trick shows you how to remove the search assistant dog in Windows XP. You want to go to: Start, run, type regedit, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareMicrosoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer CabinetState, create a new string and call it "Use Search Asst" (remember the Caps) ...more

This 3 part Movie Maker tutorial explains all the main functions of Movie Maker and how to use them. Part one starts with importing video clips, editing clips, adding video effects and transitions, etc. Part two covers basic sound control, adding titles and credits, and puttin ...more

This video shows people how to format and reinstall Windows XP on their PC from a CD.

Learn how to connect Windows Media Center to your TV.

How to change your boot and logon screen in Windows XP.

Elizabeth Jones explains how to export your finished project for the web using Windows Movie Maker. You can select Windows Media low bandwith to significantly decrease the size of your movie file.

In this ShowMeDo, Jeff Winkler demonstrates using pyWinAuto (v0.3.4) to control Windows Notepad. pyWinAuto is a series of Python modules that uses a very intuitive dot syntax to drive any Windows application.

Are you a PC user who's made the switch to Mac but you miss the Windows O.S? Maybe you're a Mac user looking for a more savy experience? The Lab Rats, Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers, will show you how to run Windows or Linux on your Mac.

Find the biggest files on your computer ordered by size. Learn to order folder by filesize so you can find the ones harboring the most diskspace terrorists. Learn to clear up your private data automatically and wipe it clean from being undeleted. Part 1 of 2 - How to Cleanup d ...more

Have you lost the password to your Windows PC? Learn how to retrieve your Windows password with several different approaches.

Learn how to record audio from video files (even Flash .flv files or Youtube videos) using the Windows sound recorder. All of the software used in this tutorial comes bundled with Windows.

This video tells you how to edit video and make a slide show using Windows movie maker. You can even learn how to add some music to your video. Edit videos using Windows Movie Maker. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Do much more with your PSP than just play games. This video will show how to load Windows Vista onto your PSP from your home computer. This will enable you to surf the net from your hand held device. Install Windows XP on a PSP. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Google Chrome is finally here, and everyone can benefit from a faster, streamlined web browser. This video will cover all the basic functions and features of the new Chrome we browser, so if you're thinking about switching, this is a must-see. Google claims their new browser ...more

If you play 3D Pinball on your Windows operating system, then you might be happy to know this hack. This pinball game, officially called 3D Pinball for Windows: Space Cadet, was available on Microsoft Plus! 95, and everything up to Windows XP. It was dropped from Vista. By us ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to resize thumbnails in Windows XP. First, close all the windows on your computer, then go to your start menu. Next, type in "regedit" under "run" and then click "enter". Now you will see a registry editor, find your current user path when you ge ...more

In this video, Hotrod2693 demonstrates how to convert a Windows Movie Maker Video to a YouTube compatible format. First of all, he starts by opening windows movie maker. He imports the windows movie maker video. Next, he drags the newly imported video file to the bottom blue l ...more

Check out this cool hack from The Emo Lab. This video tutorial will show you how to change your IP address in Windows! It's not as hard as you think to change your IP address in Windows, but you will need to download this file. Then it's easy. Check The Emo Lab out on Twitter.

Check out this computer hacking video tutorial from Unorthodox Hacking. The subject of today... hidden Windows passwords. This is a short episode with a fast pace is intended to expose a few of the areas where Windows hides stored authentication credentials. Be very cautious t ...more

This software tutorial shows how to make stop animation movies with Windows Movie Maker and a digital camera. Learn how to shoot the frames of motion with your camera, import them into Windows Movie Maker and turn them into a stop motion animated movie.

This video tutorial shows you how to use a free program to customize the HTC Home plug-in for Windows Mobile touchscreen devices. You can use any Windows Mobile cell phone or other device for this hack. YOu can run applications like Streaming Media on your HTC Home site from y ...more

Watch this video to learn how to edit the Windows Experience Index. While it may not be apparent from the video, but it is really quite simple. Browse to C:\Windows\Performance\WinSAT\DataStore Right click the newest XML document and open with WordPad. The scores start at line ...more