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Whether you've used Word before, on Windows or a Mac, the Word 2008 for Mac program has tons of new and yet undiscovered features (undiscovered by you!) that you still need to learn. So, if you're a beginner Word user or a seasoned pro, you still could learn a thing or two wit ...more

Great news! — Excel isn't just for Windows anymore. Okay, so it's been available on the Mac for awhile now, but if you haven't used it yet, why not start now? Getting started with Excel 2008 for Mac is easy, and this video overview will show beginners or even the most seasoned ...more

Notch posted the pre-release of Minecraft 1.8 before it got an official release. If you want to install Minecraft 1.8, take a look at this tutorial for instructions on adding the update to your Minecraft folder in Windows on your PC. You can download the pre-release on the Min ...more

Oh how we love open source software. If it wasn't for Open Office, we never would have been able to write that seven-page English paper while on our friend's Microsoft Office-lacking laptop during an impromptu road trip to Mexico. And Ubuntu, an open source secure operating sy ...more

If you'd like to create a cool presentation with Flash, check out this video and the Flash plug-in flipdoo. Flipdoo allows you to build stunning flash flip books for both online and offline use in minutes. You don't need any additional software. Import your PDFs, configure boo ...more

This video will show you how to tether your Samsung Messager 2, (the MetroPCS phone) to your PC to use as a modem for internet access. This will allow you to use your cell phone as your internet connection point, meaning you'll connect to the net for the cost of your cell phon ...more

In this video, we learn how to change the temperature settings in a 2010 Prius. All the climate controls are on the center console. The steering wheel can also help you change the temperature control. Press the green switch first then you will be able to set the temperature th ...more

One of the new areas that you can access in Dwarf Fortress 2010 is Hell itself. This video will show you how to get there and what to do when you do. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one of the most intimidating, challengi ...more

This video will show you how to build and use hospitals to take care of your dwarves in Dwarf Fortress 2010. It also discusses what happens when you abandon and then reclaim your fortress. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is ...more

In this video, you'll learn about the basics of using your military to defend your fortress, in this case against a dinosaur attack, in Dwarf Fortress. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one of the most intimidating, challen ...more

This Dwarf Fortress 2010 video will show you how to design a basic, effective fort, and also explain how channeling and farming work. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one of the most intimidating, challenging, and rewardin ...more

The release of Dwarf Fortress 2010 introduced many great changes to Dwarf Fortress, and this video will bring you up to speed on them. It also covers the beginning of a game, including preparing your dwarves, choosing a fortress site, and getting into caves. Slaves of Arnok I ...more

This video will give you an overview of a successful endgame fortress from Dwarf Fortress, giving you tips on achieving a similarly successful fortress throughout. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one of the most intimidat ...more

In this video you will see the results of the creator's preivous attempts to use a cave-in to trap demons in their peculiar chamber, then learn how the Justice and Economy systems work in Dwarf Fortress. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more comm ...more

Design your dream home! Starting from the basic idea of a house, this series of videos shows you how to draw the layout of a house as if you were an architect. Draw walls, windows, doors and large furniture to make sure you've gotten all your details correct. Part 1 of 6 - How ...more

The best way to deal with demons in Dwarf Fortress in to seal them in their peculiar chamber by creating a cave-in above it. This video will show you how to do just that. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one of the most in ...more

This video will show you how to make and use siege weapons and disarm enemies in Dwarf Fortress. It also includes an arena battle at the end for kicks. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one of the most intimidating, challen ...more

THis video will show you how to use the immensely useful magma forges to make items without using fuel, and also how to use roads, sculpture gardens, and ponds to improve your fortress. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one ...more

Magma is valuable but dangerous stuff in Dwarf Fortress, and this video will teach you still more about how to handle it. It also covers how to build bridges, floodgates, and levers that will link up and create effective dwarven infrastructure. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortr ...more

Water and magma can both destroy even a sturdy dwarf fortress very quickly. This video is all about liquid safety, teaching you how to channel water and magma using u-tubes and other tools without flooding your fortress and killing your dwarves. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fort ...more

This video starts with a new Dwarf Fortress fortress, and will show you how to deal with underground rivers and magma pipes. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one of the most intimidating, challenging, and rewarding PC game ...more

At this point in the game, Dwarf Fortress is starting to get serious. This video will show you how to defend against a goblin ambush and deal with graveyards and coffins, the resting places of your dead dwarves. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is m ...more

In this video you'll learn how to make a wide variety of leather items, including bags, waterskins, backpacks, and quivers, as well as dig wells for your dwarves drinking water in Dwarf Fortress. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly kno ...more

This video covers a wide variety of Dwarf Fortress topics, including moods, making crossbows, smoothing stones, herbalism, and engraving. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one of the most intimidating, challenging, and rewa ...more

This video will show you how to set up an effective fortress defense, deal with Elven traders, and make use of your migrants in Dwarf Fortress. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one of the most intimidating, challenging, an ...more

In this video, you'll learn how to use military patrols to repel invaders, make secure entrances to your fortress, and create bins in Dwarf Fortress. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one of the most intimidating, challengi ...more

In this video you'll learn how to have your dwarves make crafts, how to encrust those crafts with gems, and then get them to the trade depot so you can sell them in Dwarf Fortress. It also discusses the game's many hot keys. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortre ...more

Now you've got a little bit of a fortress going, and it's time to continue building your infrastructure. This video will show you how to build bedrooms, farms, and stairs. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more commonly known, is one of the most i ...more

Once you've generated a world, picked a fortress location, and prepared seven dwarves, you're ready to start playing! This video will show you how the world map works and how to use it. It also covers how to rename your dwarves. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fo ...more

After you generate the world and choose a location for your fortress in Dwarf Fortress, it's time to prepare your party of seven dwarves to journey there. This video will show you how to assign their skill points and choose the right items to help you reach the fortress and su ...more

If you've never played Dwarf Fortress before, you've come to the right video. It will show you how to start the game, generate the world on which you will play, then choose a good location for your fortress. Slaves of Arnok II: Dwarf Fortress, or Dwarf Fortress as it is more ...more

DOS may be a distant memory for most computer users at this point, but for many it will always be the first thing that pops into their head when they ponder PC computing. Nowadays, the only time most people see anything that even looks like DOS is if they're playing old PC gam ...more

Here in California, we Wonder How To writers don't get much snow. In fact, during the holidays we get excited just see frost on the windows and that it's cold enough that we can't wear shorts outside. Obviously during Christmas this is a bummer, because this means no snow ange ...more

If everyone in the world properly secured their email account there would be no spam. But yeah… never going to happen. That's more of a reason to encrypt and digitally sign our emails, but isn't using p2p security really expensive and really hard? Nope. It's actually free and ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to lay out and plan your drywall with Myron Ferguson. First, check the wall to make sure there is proper access inside to see what layout you're dealing with. Next, plan out what kind of materials you are going to have to deal with. Measure the c ...more

Does one of your coworkers at the office really make you mad? Do you want to mess with them at the office without having to destroy any property? This video can help. It will show you how to quickly create a fake wallpaper on someone's computer with Windows XP, which will infu ...more

The XBox 360 is a big, beefy console that can perform all sorts of multimedia tasks. Did you know that one of its many abilities allows it to play media files from a networked PC? This video will show you how to connect your XBox 360 to a network PC with Windows Media Player 1 ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use Flickr photos in their screen-saver. This task can only be done on the Windows computer. Users will need to download the program from the website provided in the video. Once downloaded and installed, there is an option in the Sc ...more

In order to prevent accidental CAP LOCKS, you can use a number of new, innovative and free software solutions. With your Windows 7, there are functions available to assist you. First, go to your start menu. Click on Control Panel. Next, select "Clock, Language, and Region". W ...more

Want to program your own Java games and applications but don't know beans about object-oriented programming? Never you fear. This free video tutorial from TheNewBoston will have you coding your own Java apps in no time flat. Specifically, this lesson discusses how to utilize a ...more

If you have a kitchen window that connects directly with the sunlight and love growing plants, this video may be for you. In this helpful tutorial, you'll discover how to remove your old boring windows, for a newer one that also acts as a mini greenhouse. It's perfect for grow ...more

The window on a Mac computer can be confusing if you are used to using a Windows computer. You will learn how to resize your window by clicking and dragging the lower right side corner. Clicking on the green button will not completely maximize the window it will only make it a ...more

Spaces is a very cool feature that is included with all newer versions of Mac's OS X. With Spaces, you can organize your programs and keep your desktop clutter free. This program is similar to Expose, but instead of having your windows open on the desktop, Spaces minimizes the ...more

The World Wide Geek demonstrates how to format an external hard drive for Mac OS X. External hard drives are usually formatted for windows. To change the format, you will need to use the disk utility option. Access the disk utility by going to finder and clicking on applicatio ...more

Prius models that are equipped with tilt-slide moon roof have a remote control button on their smart keys for the remote air-conditioning system. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure the headlights are switched off or set to auto. All windows are closed and check the temperat ...more

This video instructs the viewer about the basics of cloud computing, using more than one computer and managing your computing needs online. The instructor explains, "Cloud computing is a metaphor for using the Internet for your computing needs." A program called cloudo, allows ...more

Sometimes just one computer monitor is not enough. Whether you are working on a detailed art project, multiple files at once, or simple wish to open more windows, you may need to connect multiple monitors to your Mac. In this video, Gary Rosenzweig from MacMost.com shows you h ...more