While Snap's third quarter financial reports disappointed Wall Street, China's Tencent took the opportunity to expand its investment in the social media company.
If you've recently purchased a new, prefab computer, odds are it's loaded with things you don't need. With this helpful how-to, you'll learn how to optimize your Windows PC so as to get rid of said unwanted resource hogs. Get rid of bloatware with this video tutorial.
Both your Wii and your PC need to be connected to a router that has an internet connection. If you have a wireless router, the Wii can connect to it without any additional hardware. Instructions are provided with the Wii.
If you've recently purchased Belkin's Nostromo n40 GamePad, so you can play all of your favorite PC games, then before you actually get down to winning and defeating every video game you own, you first have to set up the GamePad. Setting up the GamePad is as simple as installing the driver that goes along with it. This video shows the exact steps to installing the Nostromo n40 driver, along with a quick demonstration on programming the buttons.
Apple computers have long been maligned as the computer for Starbucks aficionados and graphic artists. "Dude, have you used Excel on a Mac? It's terrible," says everyone that owns a Dell. The whole PC versus Mac battle was encapsulated in what I think to be the greatest ad campaign of all time, "I'm a PC and I'm a Mac." And yes, I know that PC really stands for Personal Computer, which means that a Mac would be a PC, but for the sake of the article, it will mean all things non Mac.
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 how do you get that music off the phone? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to transfer music files from your Android enabled cell phone to a Mac or PC computer.
Here's a complete video walkthrough guide to Grand Theft Auto 3 (GTA) for computer (PC) from gtamissions.com. This covers the main story mode missions.
This video walkthrough will take you through all 100+ missions of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) San Andreas for the PC.
This walkthrough guides you through the 58 main missions of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Vice City for the PC.
Here's how to install and run a Nintendo DS emulator to play DS games on your PC. Please note that downloading ROMs for games you do not own is illegal.
The Playstation 2 is a very cool video game console, but it does cost a hefty penny. Play don't come cheap, especially when you have to purchase each game separately.
Have an LCD flat screen monitor, but don't have DVI output on your laptop or desktop computer? That's no problem, because nowadays most LCD flat panel monitors come equipped with both DVI and VGA inputs. If not, you simply need to purchase a VGA to DVI adapter, which are pretty cheap, and connect it to your DVI cable and graphics card on your computer. Patrick from Tekzilla Daily tells you all about it, along with a tip on making sure your resolution stays it best and brightest when hooking u...
HTPC. It stands for Home Theater PC. Some refer to it as simply a Media Center. But no matter what you call it, you're going to learn how to build one today. Why would you want to do that? Because one of the main advantages of creating your own home theater system is that you are control, not only of the cost, but the features and functions, as well.
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 with this clip.
This is the PC video game tutorial walkthrough of the greatest game ever: World of Goo. World of Goo is a physics based puzzle / construction game. The millions of Goo Balls who live in the beautiful World of Goo don't know that they are in a game, or that they are extremely delicious.
Watch this step-by-step tutorial on how to build your own PC computer for under $1000. This is a great, very thorough video!
Simon Solotko outlines the steps necessary to get a desktop PC up and running from scratch using AMD Dragon platform technology. Fragon technology is a combination of AMD Phenom II processors, ATI Radeon HD graphics and AMD 7-Series chipsets. This technology allows you to build incredibly powerful PCs for multimedia entertainment, gaming and advanced multitasking.
If you're a MetroPCS user and would like to tether your phone to your PCS to use it as a modem, this video will show you how it's done. First of all, hit the subtitles button to make sure you're getting the instructions in english. Next, you'l want to go here to get the Samsun PC Studio link tool which will let the connection be made. Enjoy!
Mac OS X has convinced many traditional PC users to switch platforms. While Windows 7 may do something to stem that tide, a lot of you PC users reading this have probably thought about switching right? If you have, watch this video. It will give you a PC-user centric rundown of OS X and allow you to make a more informed decision about what operating system is best for you.
The moment when your Windows XP PC begins hibernating is one of the most frustrating in many PC users lives, causing hands to be thrown up in frustration and preparations for a hard reset to begin. Do you wish that you computer didn't even have the option of hibernating? This video will show you how to turn off hibernation in Windows XP, allowing you to use your computer's entire battery without risking a sudden faux-shutdown.
If you need to do some hardcore multitasking on your Windows PC, a second monitor can go a long way towards getting things done. If you opt to "extend" your Windows desktop across a dual monitor setup, it's as if you have two computers side by side, with each display getting its own set of windows and programs that can be open simultaneously.
Ahh, there's nothing like old school, classic PC video games. Not only were some of them the most original, they were simple and easy to play. None of this button mashing nowadays was needed. Nope, just a good ol couple of buttons and that's all you needed. So in this tutorial, find out how to play classic PC games on your PC. Enjoy!
Programming on the computer is definitely a dream for some people, and one of the more common programming languages out there is C++. If you're looking to get started but aren't sure where to start, this video should help you out. You will learn how to find the best version of C++ for free and also how to install it and set it up.
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 phone's data plan. You will need your Samsung USB cable, a PC with Windows 2000 or higher, all current drivers for your phone and PC, and you will also need to head here to get the Samsung PC Studio program. This is part 1 o...
The iPad is the king of the tablet PC's. One of the reasons tablet PC's are so awesome is that their thinness and lack of folding allows them to be used in positions where normal computers and even netboooks cannot. This, it turns out, makes them perfect for installing in car! This video will walk you through the process of installing an iPad into the dash of a car, which is pretty freaking baller.
Systm is the Do-It-Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. They will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast. In this DIY episode, see how to custom spray paint your project, laptop, or PC.
Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to get familiar with a Mac in comparison to a PC. If you're used to working on a PC, this video will show you some of the basic differences between using a PC and a Mac. Once you get to know the fundamentals, you'll find that it doesn't take long to get familiar with the Mac.
Knights and Merchants. Never heard of it? It's epic. It's "the" game. So if you haven't played it on PC yet, give it a try and then follow along with this video walkthrough series on playing Knights and Merchants. It's a complete walkthrough, from start to finish, where you'll get tons of information and tons of tips and tricks for gameplay.
This 5 part video tutorial series will show you how subnet an IP address on your personal computer. It's a thorough, detailed walkthrough of each step, with explanations on things as basic as "what's an IP address?" Watch the entire series to learn thoroughly about subnetting IP addresses on your personal computer.
This shows how to install Mac OS X on Intel/AMD PCs as a dual boot with Windows. Part 1 of 2 - How to Dual-boot Windows XP and Mac OS X on a PC.
Screen mirroring app iDisplay has arrived for Vuzix M300 Smart Glasses. With the app installed on the M300 and the companion software running on a Mac or Windows computer, users can mirror or extend the computer's desktop to the headset's display, which is connected to the computer via Wi-Fi or USB cable. The app does not yet appear on Vuzix's app store.
Okay, just because the new Verizon Wireless Droid X comes with an HDMI-out port doesn't mean you're limited to just that. Motorola has made it possible for you to play video, music, and pictures to your television without any wires at all. With the Droid X's DLNA media sharing application, you can easily stream to an PS3 or Xbox, send pics to your PC, and stream videos to your TV. Check out this video walkthrough to learn how to use the DLNA services to connect your Droid X to the PlayStation 3!
Any hardcore Final Fantasy VII fan will appreciate this mod. Watch and learn how to install the APZ Cloud Battle Model mod for Final Fantasy 7 PC. This mod is a huge improvement on the original Cloud Battle Model, so make sure and try it out.
There is nothing worse than losing valuable information or programs on your computer. And if you've ever accidentally deleted a file or document, you know how agonizing that entire process can be.
In this video, you'll learn how to do a memory upgrade for the Dell Mini 9 Netbook PC. You'll also learn how to install a solid state drive (SSD) in your netbook. Installing better memory and a SSD will boost your netbook PC's performance. Just watch the video and follow along with each step!
The wired XBox 360 controller are almost unused since the wireless controllers came out, but they still have one useful feature: they can be connected to a PC without buying the XBox wireless receiver for Windows! This video will teach you how to connect your XBox 360 wired controller to your PC, allowing you to play ROMs and other PC games with the pinnacle of console controller design.
This video will show people who are switching from a PC to a Mac how to move your iTunes playlists to your new computer. From your PC, you should go to the File tab of iTunes and go to your library, choosing "Export Playlist". Next, go to your Mac and select the "Import Playlist" option on the drop down menu. On your Mac, open the file for the PC playlist and use the "Find" option from the Edit menu in order to replace the parts of the address which are different from that of the format which...
Going mobile? While the ASUS Eee PC is undeniably one of the most portable travel laptops available, it's by no means the the most mobile, because mobility also implies mobile connectivity. In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to install a 3G HSPDA modem in an Asus Eee PC. This mod will work on any Eee PC without the extra PCIE slot. For step-by-step instructions, watch this how-to.
Your ASUS Eee PC is small but is it fast? In this video tutorial, you'll find step-by-step instructions for installing a RAM, or memory, module in an ASUS Eee PC up to 2 GB. (Note well that this upgrade will void your warranty.) To learn what you'll need to upgrade your Eee PC, press play!
Is your computer running a little slower than it used to? It's possible you just need to defragment your PC's hard drive and make your computer's memory more efficiently organized.