In the Windows Vista start menu there's a power button, and right now your power button may be set up to shut down, hibernate or put your PC to sleep, but if you want to change that behavior, this video will show you how easy it is. This example changes the start menu power button from "sleep" to "shut down".
Want to decide which applications start up automatically upon booting your Windows PC? With Advanced Startup Manager, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at TekZilla can present a complete overview of the process in just over a minute. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Looking for instructions on how to use TestDisk to recover files from a formatted hard drive on a Microsoft Windows PC? 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 just over six minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Want to know how to delete locked, undeletable files on a Microsoft Windows PC? With FileASSASSIN, 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 just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Looking for a guide on how to tether your Android phone to your Windows PC, creating an ad-hoc Internet connection? This guide will teach you everything you'll need to know. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this guide can present a thorough overview of the process in just over four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this clip.
Innoculate your Windows 7 PC against USB pen drive (Autorun.inf) viruses. This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over three minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
See how to protect your home computer from spyware. This home-computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV will teach you what you'll need to know to do just that. For more information, and to get started protecting your Windows PC and your own privacy, watch this helpful video guide.
New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 256th installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to use the most common and useful Excel keyboard shortcuts on a Microsoft Windows PC.
If your Windows PC has a virus and you don't have third-party antivirus software, or your AV program is otherwise unable to deal with it, you may want to try running a system restore, which will restore your machine to an earlier point in time in its history. For more information on getting rid of viruses with the System Restore tool, watch this video guide.
Looking for a quick guide on how to flash your PC's BIOS? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this trick yourself, watch this video guide.
Want to delete your data once and for all? This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Butterscotch can present a complete overview of the process in about three minutes' time. For details, and to get started erasing your own PC hard drive, take a look.
In this video tutorial, we learn how to customize the appearance of the default Microsoft Windows command prompt. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started customizing your own Windows command prompt, watch this home-computing how-to.
Forget the password to your Win 7 PC? Recording it is 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 just over six minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Looking for instructions on how to quickly cycle between resolutions on a Win 7 PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at TekZilla can present a complete overview of the process in just under two minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
In this clip, you'll learn how to prepare a Microsoft Windows XP desktop or laptop computer for daylight saving time (or, if you're so inclined, daylight savings time). 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, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
In this clip, you'll learn how to convert a Microsoft Windows desktop or laptop computer into a personal web server (or webserver) with XAMPP, an Apache distribution that compes preloaded with PHP and MySQL. Whether you're new to the PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor scripting language or are a seasoned web developer merely looking to improve your chops, you're sure to find benefit in this free video programming lesson. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look
Need some help figuring out how to enable or disable Aero Snap on your Win 7 computer? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just under two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this Windows 7 trick yourself, watch this video guide.
Wish there were an easy way to turn a folder into a virtual hard drive? With Windows 7, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at TekZilla can present a complete overview of the process in just under two minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
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 over a minute's time. For the specifics, watch this handy how-to.
Disk space is a valuable commodity on your PC, and if you're running low, it's time to sell some of that unneeded property! This video shows you the steps to freeing up space on the hard drive of your Windows XP or Vista computer. There are many areas in Windows from which you can delete temporary files and hence, decrease your overall disk usage.
The Minecraft 1.9 prerelease beta has begun. This guide will help walk you through the process of downloading, installing, and upgrading your version of Minecraft to the 1.9 pre-release so that you can try out the new biomes and snow golems for yourself.
Interesting in personalizing the IE 8 title bar? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just under two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this trick yourself, watch this video guide.
Learn how to copy and back up your optical meda with this tutorial. With the right software, it's easier than you might think! So easy, in fact, that this free video guide can offer a complete walkthrough of the burning process in just under five minutes' time. For detailed instructions, and to get started burning copies of your own DVD and Blu-ray discs, take a look.
You don't need a lot of money to build yourself an impressive home theater system. Yes, typically putting one together means piecing together a bunch of speakers, a supersized plasma HD TV, and whatever other add-ons you want. But really getting a great cinematic experience involves nothing more than having a computer with some fancy programs.
When learning to use a computer, as with anything else, it's important to start with the fundamentals. This clip for new Windows users does just that. Fortunately, you'll find it's easy to browse files and folders. So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just over a four minutes and a half. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Wish there were an easy way to give your digital photos the appearance of an old Polaroid picture? Well, there is. And it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at TekZilla can present a complete overview of the process in just under two minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started applying a Polaroid effect to your own digital photos, take a look.
In this clip, you'll learn how to surf the web on a Windows PC running MS Windows 95. It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
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.
IS THIS ANNOYING? Would you rather not subject others to the virtual VITUPERATION implied by CAPS LOCK? This video will show you how to use these registry tweaks to disable caps lock on your Windows 7 or Vista PC.
Looking for a quick primer on how to use the File Manager on a Microsoft Windows XP PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in a matter of a few minutes. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
There are plenty of reasons to run Windows 7 on your computer, but style isn't one of them. If you are feeling the lack, check out this video to learn how to make your Windows 7 desktop look more like a Mac OS X Snow Leopard desktop.
Want to watch Internet television on your television? It can be done! And this home theatre how-to from the folks at CNET TV will show you how to do just that, integrating by integrating a Windows PC into your home entertainment center. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started using the Internet on your own TV, watch this free video tutorial.
Need to restore your Microsoft Windows Vista PC to an earlier date? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just under a minute's time. For specifics, and to get started restoring your own Windows Vista computer with the System Restore tool, watch this PC user's guide.
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, watch this hacker's how-to.
Want to know if it's possible to move the music from your Apple iPod Touch back to the desktop of your Microsoft Windows PC? Well, it is! And this brief home-computing how-to presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. Get started moving your MP3s back to your PC with this video guide.
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the free Spybot Search & Destroy tool to protect against and remove malware on a Microsoft Windows PC. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using Spybot on your own Win PC, take a look.
In this clip, you'll learn how to secure a new Microsoft Windows desktop or laptop computer. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started protecting your own new Microsoft Windows PC, take a look.
In this clip, you'll learn how to set up and use a PS3 controller with an x64 or x86 Windows Vista or Windows 7 PC. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
Interested in using an OS X-style volume control widget on a Microsoft Windows desktop or laptop computer? Let this video be your guide. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started using the OS X volume control tool on your own Windows PC, take a look.
Interested in installing a Matrix code-style screensaver on your Microsoft Windows desktop or laptop computer? Let this video from the folks at Tech Support Alert be your guide. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started downloading and using a Matrix screensaver on your own Windows PC, take a look.
