The My Computer section of most PC computers is an absolute mess, especially if you're trying to navigate someone else's computer. Why not take advantage of this fact by pulling this awesome prank on one of your data-loving friends? The video above will show you how to make a ...more
In order to make your own icons for free, you will use any bitmap program. You can use Paint, in Windows. Open paint. Click on Images. Then, go to Attributes. Change the width to 32 by 32 pixels. Click OK. You can enlarge the image, if you like, in order to make it easier to w ...more
Every day of the week, WonderHowTo curators are hard at work, scouring the web for the greatest and most inspiring how-to videos. Every Friday, we'll highlight our favorite finds. Protect your email with encryption Did you know that all you have to do to avoid getting spam i ...more
In order to block websites on your computer, you will need the address for the website that you want to block. Gather that information first. Then, click on Start. Then, go to Run. Next, type in the following: c://windows/system32/drivers/etc. Click OK. Find the folder that s ...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
Is your SD memory card getting a little too full? Is it not working? Try reformatting it. It's the first and sometimes last step to troubleshooting card problems. So, if your SD card has become too cluttered, this guide will restore it to a like-new condition with a simple for ...more
A radical art group of Russian political pranksters, who go by the name of Voina, have delivered a giant "Up Yours!" to the Russian government... in the form of a 213-foot-tall penis. Animal New York reports on the background of the group and how this particular prank was exe ...more
Staying organized with your digital music library can be frustrating, especially when you're downloading songs on different devices. Transferring music files to one central location doesn't have to be hard though, even when you download music on your Android mobile phone. So h ...more
Hey has anybody tried Microsoft Office 2010 yet? It looks like they had their major Keynote today (2010-05-12). Being an IT guy I am looking forward to rolling this out in my company. I liked the ribbon when it was introduced in Office 2007 & with Office 2010 it looks like the ...more
What's the quickest way to get to an application on your Android phone? It's a shortcut icon, much like on your Windows and Mac computers that take you to the application quick without having to dig in your applications folder. So how do you add a shortcut on your phone? Best ...more
Whoever said crime doesn't pay? Norway's luxury Halden prison may very well be nicer than your home. The sleek, modern complex took 10 years (plus 1.5 billion kroner- that's $252 million) to build. It holds 252 inmates, and each cell features a private bathroom, flat screen ...more
This video tutorial from izbyfl shows how install Google Chrome and enable its plugins in Ubuntu. First download application from here: http://www.google.com/chrome/intl/en/eula_dev.html?dl=unstable_i386_deb. Make sure you download Gdebi Package Installer. Install applicati ...more
Going to miss the fireworks extravaganza this Fourth of July? Doesn't mean you can't fake the experience, and that's exactly what we're going to do here—in Photoshop. You're going to learn how to take any night photograph and insert fireworks into it. It's the next best thing ...more
This video tutorial from xTheEnforcerx1 shows how to import custom SMS tones to your iPhone 3G using SSH. First, download and install SSH client Windows version from here or the Mac version from here. Make sure iPhone is connected to your computer. Run SSH client to view all ...more
This how to video shows you how to change your computer registration on a computer. First, go to the start menu and select my computer. Right click it and choose properties. You will notice a registered to name. This is what we are going to change. First, go to start and selec ...more
This video tutorial from iTouchMaster2 shows how to SSH to iPod or iPod Touch using FileZilla application. FileZilla is a freeware application working on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. To start, download and install FileZilla from this web site: filezilla-project.org. Note, y ...more
The iPod kids shows viewers how to covert movie files that are already on your computer into a format that will work with your iPhone or iPod Touch (2nd generation). Begin by opening your internet browser and going to www.Videora.com. This is a simple and free program that wi ...more
This video tutorial shows how to open a port for torrent downloading on your computer. Click Start menu, type cmd command in Search area. In cmd window type ipconfig and press Enter. Remember or write down your IP adress. Type exit and press Enter to close cmd window. Press ...more
In this how to video, you will learn how to calculate the polygon area in ArcMap. First, open the program ArcMap. Next, go to the left column and right click it. Select attribute table. From here, go to options and click add field. Type in Area and click double. Next, right cl ...more
Using a Windows PC, our host shows us how to retrieve the music off of an iPod and copy it to our hard drive. First he opens the "My Computer" icon and selects the iPod, which is shown as a hard drive. There are a few folders shown, such as Calendar and Contacts, but no Music ...more
TubeTutorials teaches viewers how to legally put free ring tones on their iPhone 3GS! First, go to start menu and click on computer. Click on organize, layout and make sure menu bar is checked. Click on tools and go to folder option go on view and uncheck 'hide extensions for ...more
Craig Madox from TubeTutorials shows how to create and put ringtones on your iPhone 3G. If you already own the song, you shouldn't have to pay for it again as a ringtone! Step 1. Pick a song, right click that song, and click Get Info. Go to Options, check start and stop time, ...more
In this Video Games video tutorial you are going to learn how to flash the Benq VAD6038 Xbox 360 DVD drive. This video will show how to do this with the connectivity kit and the jungle flasher. You will need a compatible card for this. VIA 6421a SATA PCI card is probably the b ...more
Clintprexis teaches viewers how tot delete a virus manually without using anti-virus. First, you have to kill the process that keeps the virus running. You can do this by opening up test manager by clicking CTRL+ALT+DEL. When you open task manager go to the process tab and kil ...more
The Mac OS's Disc Utility allows for the encryption of files. To open Disc Utility click on the magnifying glass (spot light) up in the top right hand corner, and search for Disc Utility. Click on the first result in the list. Once Disc Utility is open, click on "create a new ...more
gjtfreak demonstrates a new free tip for the iPhone 3G on how to get free ringtones on a Windows Vista environment in this video. Firstly go into the start menu open control panel option and from that open folder option. Click on view and find a box that says hide extensions f ...more
OpenGL (OPEN Graphics Language) is a 3D graphics language developed by SGI. It has become a de facto standard supported in all Unix, Linux, Windows and Macintosh computers. To start out developing your own 3D games and programs, you need to know OpenGL and C++. This video less ...more
It doesn't have to be summer to get deliciously fresh herbs and spices. Check out this tutorial, and learn how to preserve and dry your spices in the summer for use in those dull winter months. You Will Need: * Fresh herbs * Scissors * Kitchen twine * A jar with a tight-fittin ...more
The perfect way to avoid boredom at work or in the classroom is with a good old-fashioned prank, and this one is for tech-minded. In the video below, you'll see how to change your coworker's (or classmate's) computer screen to be display upside-down, which will totally freak t ...more
Need some extra space on your computer? Grab those folders and zip 'em! Watch this tutorial and learn how to consolidate your folders into a single zip file, saving you space and keeping you organized. You Will Need • A computer • Zip utility Step 1: Right-click On a Window ...more
Who doesn't like dumplings? Yummmy. Here in Los Angeles (the home of WonderHowTo) resides Din Tai Fung, a world renown Chinese dumpling house with locations in Taiwan, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, and Korea. Patrons have been known to wait hours for their dumplings, wh ...more
This video will show you how to use the program Skype for online video calls. Skype is a free program that can be used through your computer to make phone and video calls. Go to Skype and download either Mac or windows depending on your platform. It will ask you to fill out so ...more
Follow these step by step instructions and learn to clear your history and delete temporary files in AOL 5. -Click on My AOL on the AOL toolbar. -Highlight and click on Preferences within the My AOL menu. -Click on the WWW box within the Preferences window. -Select the Genera ...more
learnaniche shows you how to unzip compressed .zip files using his own example. You'll need an unzipping program for this; usually, WinZip is standard. If you don't have it or if it's expired, you can search "WinZip" on a search engine and click "WinZip - Download Evaluation P ...more
If you do not want others to view your recently visited website list you need to clear the history of the browser. This video shows how to clear history and delete temporary internet files. Go to the keyword button which is present on the top right cornet and click it. Now a k ...more
This is the GetNetWise video guide on how to set up Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows to allow cookies from some sites. This is useful if you wish to block cookies by default, but allow for certain sites. The procedure is simple; firstly, select "Internet Options" from the "To ...more
Unzipping compressed files is a basic skill that every computer user should know. Compressing allows you to reduce the size of large files for easier information transfer. This video tutorial demonstrates the basic steps of unzipping a file without the use of Windows WinZip. ...more
Is your computer getting up in its years and running slower than when you first purchased it? Your problem may lie in the machine's System Volume Information. Watch this video to see how to reclaim or resize disk space from SVI. Commands that you could use in the Command Prom ...more
The future is now, which means you can do crazy things like connect to the world wide web through your Xbox 360 and PS3. Cool, right? Definitely. But before you start surfing the Internet you'll need to adjust the settings on both your computer and gaming console. This instruc ...more
1. In the Flash Application go to new and select Flash File ActionScript 3.0. 2. Change the stage size to 600*450(width and height) in the property section. 3. Then goto file import image and select the background image. 4. Rename the layer1 to image and go to modify->convert ...more
The video shows us how to create bevels in Xara web designer. Firstly using the rectangle tool hold down the Ctrl key to create a square. The problem with the Xara web designer is that it hasn't got a convert to edit the shape features which actually means that you cant select ...more
On 4Runners equipped with the automatic climate control system, the left and right hand knobs control the temperature settings for the driver's side and passenger's side. To use it, switch on auto mode by pressing the ‘auto’ switch on the left hand knob so the amber light is i ...more
In this video the instructor shows how to allow email from people you know and block emails from all other users in AOL 9.0 for Windows. To do this, first open your AOL mail box. Go to the Mail Options menu and select the option "Block Unwanted Mail". This pops up an "AOL Unli ...more
Finding Linux hard to handle after using Windows? Well this should help, here is how to install software on Linux. Start off by clicking on application launcher. Here go into applications, then into 'system' where you should find software management. In this program go straigh ...more
Dream of traveling the legendary Tran-Siberian railway, but can never quite get a trip together? Well, now you can do it from the comfort of your living room. Google Maps offers a virtual journey of the 5,752 mile trek from Moscow to Vladivostok. Via The Guardian, "The multi ...more
In the third chapter of BioShock 2, you'll have to try to make it all the way through Ryan Amusements alive. The only way may be to watch this five-part series on completing the whole mission in the popular Xbox 360 video game. Mahalo's BioShock 2 walkthrough is a great resou ...more
The Battle of Forli: This is downloadable content that fills in the missing pieces and has Ezio defending the town of Forli from the Orsi Brothers. There are six new memories and Leonardo's flying machine makes a return allowing players to fly it across Romagna. Ezio is joined ...more
Not every enemy is critical in this mission in The Saboteur for the Xbox 360, just the ones with red markers over their heads. The third mission in Act 3: Déjà Boom is when Skylar is waiting for you in the northeast. When you land, grab the Tommy gun, the ammo, and then get in ...more
This is your last task in this section of The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. The twenty-fifth mission in Act 2: From the Ashes is is another race. There's typically a big gap between the top five and the rest of the pack, but once you close that, you're golden. You have nitros now ...more
Bryman saves the day in this mission in The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. The twenty-fourth mission in Act 2: Needs of the Few... or the One is Bryman hanging out in the sewer. Once you talk to him, don't take the ladder out, just follow the sewer out to the water. Approach on th ...more
Prepare for one hell of a shootout in this mission in The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. The twenty-third mission in Act 2: Dark Reign happens after dropping everyone off, this Bryman mission becomes available. Head to the point and climb up. Stealth-kill the first guard. Grab his ...more
When you finish this mission in The Saboteur for the Xbox 360, you'll need to talk to Maria and take the elevator out. The twenty-first mission in Act 2: Boiling Point is when Bryman gives you this mission. He describes two possible way to complete it. We're going to recommend ...more
Make a mad escape at the end of the quest in The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. The twentieth mission in Act 2: Repo Man is where only an asshole gets killed over a car. Vittore gives you this story mission. Get into disguise before you get to your destination, because the place i ...more
Not much of a mission here, just a race in The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. The thirteenth mission in Act 2: Back in the Saddle is just a good exercise for keeping your speed and agility on the road in good condition. For more info, watch the whole gameplay. This is a "The Sabo ...more
This is just a simple race in The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. The twelfth mission in Act 2: On Your Marks… Get Set... is where Horst is waiting with a good car right near Margot's base. This is a solo race mission to unlock the races throughout the rest of the game. The key to ...more
You'll need to head back to the prison car at the end of this mission in The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. The ninth mission in Act 2: Rolling Thunder is where you need to talk to Bishop, and then find Skylar near the Arc de Triomphe. This is a big mission. First, Skylar goes wit ...more
Victory is yours with a little dynamite in this mission in The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. The eighth mission in Act 2: The Big Gun is where you need to talk to Luc, and he'll send you to Bryman, who gives you this mission. Head down the alley. You can easily stealth the first ...more
Enjoy your time with Margot on this mission in The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. The fifth mission in Act 2: Fahrenheit Four Fifty is easy. Now that Margot is on your side, you can do some side missions for her. This is a nice easy one. Travel to the Arc de Triomphe and get a dis ...more
Check out this mission on The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. The third mission in Act 2: A Whisper or a Roar is where Santos is looking for help again. When you get to the convoy, Sean points out that there are two very different ways to complete this mission. You can get a disgui ...more
You may have to eventually abandon your stealthy approach in this mission on The Saboteur for the Xbox 360. The second mission in Act 2: Better Dying Through Chemistry is when you reach the entrance, there's a gunner behind sandbags by himself. If you take him out quickly and ...more