Hot Computer Hardware How-Tos
How To: Clearly describe a computer problem
A tip from The Virtual Frank on describing computer problems. Why not take a snapshot of the error to refer to later?
How To: Carry your computer in your pocket on a USB drive
Bring your favorite software, files, and settings with you on a USB drive
How To: Install audio and video cards into a PC
How to install a video and/or audio card into your custom built DIY PC.
How To: Assemble a PC
The beginning of the assemble of a PC including how to install a power supply, optical drive, and hard drives.
How To: Make a custom HDD laptop water cooler
This is an easy way to cool your laptop's HDD, CPU or graphics card. Just add the cooling pad to a water pump.
How To: Install Computer Memory
This video features a computer memory upgrade (RAM) in a standard PC.
How To: Use Amazon Kindle eBook reader
Learn basic functions of the Amazon Kindle and watch a demonstration of its features as an eBook reader. Use Amazon Kindle eBook reader.
How To: Upgrade the wireless card on a Macbook Pro
This video demonstrate the process of upgrading an older MacBook Pro's 802.11g wireless card to a new, faster 802.11n version and also covers the kind of performance gains such an upgrade will bring you.
How To: Install more memory into your laptop
Learn how to install more memory (RAM) into your laptop and how to determine how much memory you have beforehand.
How To: Connect Windows Media Center to your TV
Learn how to connect Windows Media Center to your TV.
How To: Install a motherboard properly
How to mount a motherboard into a PC case whether you're building your own computer or just replacing the motherboard.
How To: Connect your laptop to your television
You can utilize your television to display your videos and other files that are on your laptop. Connect your laptop to your television.
How To: Choose between a Mac Or PC?
Apple Mac's have popped up on more peoples' radars over the past few years and if you're thinking of buying a new computer you now face an interesting choice - a choice that may seem a little daunting to the uninitiated. Here are the pros and cons of each system to help you make an informed choice about whether you should "Switch". Choose between a Mac Or PC?.
How To: Fix a sticky mouse
This video shows you how to fix a sticky computer mouse. Probably one of the most infuriating issues surrounding computers, never let your mouse get sticky again! Fix a sticky mouse.
How To: Force a TV to recognize a PC
If your pc doesn't recognize your TV, this is how to force it to recognize the device.
How To: Expand the RAM in a 13" Macbook
Learn how to add 4GB RAM to your 13" (13 inch) Apple Macbook to increase speed and functionality.
How To: Clean your computer keyboard
So, you've eaten lunch at your desk a few too many times, and now you've developed a healthy layer of grime and crumbs on your keyboard. Never fear! With a few tools and the right know-how, you can save yourself the sticky fingers. Just beware of the pancake syrup.
How To: Install and replace a hard drive
Add storage space to your computer by either adding an additional drive or swapping out your old one. Note: This is for Parallel ATA type drives only.
How To: Troubleshoot a PC that will not power up
A quick answer to how to troubleshoot a computer which will not turn on when the power switch is pressed.
How To: Get better picture quality from your webcam
This video shows you how to get the most out of your webcam and get some decent picture quality out of it.
How To: Set up dual monitors in Wiindows XP
How to set up Dual Monitors in Windows XP using both the hardware and software methods. Part 1 of 2 - How to Set up dual monitors in Wiindows XP.
How To: Install or change a PC power supply
This film shows you how to replace your computer's internal power supply component. Install or change a PC power supply.
How To: Retrieve a password from a computer
Watch as Karen's password is retrieved - both by hypnosis and with the help of technology. Plus, learn how to improve your password security.
How To: Recycle computers
There are 133,000 PCs become disused DAILY! That's an absurd amount of electronic waste - let's learn how to stop it!
How To: Clean a laptop
How to safely clean your laptop computer. Watch now! Clean a laptop.
How To: Control two computers with one keyboard and mouse
Two computers, two displays...one keyboard and mouse. Molly Wood from CNET shows you how a free software app (Synergy) can make beautiful music between PCs, Macs, and even Linux.
How To: Install a TV tuner card into your PC
You can watch TV anywhere these days, so why not on your computer? Installing a TV tuner card is easy--follow these instructions, and you'll be channel surfing in no time.
How To: Record TV on your PC
If you've got a TV tuner card on your computer, it's time you started recording TV to your PC. Check out CNET's start-to-finish guide to building your own DVR.
How To: Optimize your RAM using RAMBooster
So you've got gigs of RAM and you're still not happy with your PC's performance? Learn how to maximize your computer's RAM usage with a small piece of software called RAMBooster.
How To: Completely wipe a hard drive
Are you 100% sure that all of your data is gone? Use Darik's Boot and Nuke to completely wipe a hard disk of all data.
How To: Format a computer
In this series of computer hardware videos, our professional computer consultant and technology expert will demonstrate how to format a hard drive.
How To: Use a computer scanner
In this series of videos you'll learn how to connect and use a 2D scanner. Electronics & media expert Tony Ramirez shows you step by step how to load the drivers and software onto your computer, how to adjust the scanning settings, and how to save and print an image you've scanned.
How To: Control the fan speed of a MacBook or MacBook Pro
Fan speed determines the level of heat your CPU might get exposed to. In this tutorial, Sky Van Iderstine will tell you how to control the fan speed of your MacBook or MacBook Pro using a freeware program, iCyclone. iCyclone has an easy-to-use interface, and support for many Mac OS X system technologies such as Growl, Sparkle and the Keychain. Control the fan speed of a MacBook or MacBook Pro.
How To: Check if your hard drive is failing
Kipkay teaches you how to check if your hard drive is failing for your computer and you can check by listening to your hard drive. The head could be stuck to the platter or the head could be damaged.
How To: Create a VMware virtual machine
In this video tutorial you will create a VMware virtual machine. This trick will save you from spending a crazy amount of cash for a workstation. Watch this video, and learn how to play around with the numerous settings involved! Create a VMware virtual machine.
How To: Turn a USB power supply into a hidden hard drive
This instructable will show you how to turn the dead UPS Power Backup into a discreet external hard drive for under $20.00!
How To: Build a mineral oil cooled computer
Build a mineral oil computer aquarium. It cools the system while giving you something to look at.
How To: Change your monitors resolution and color quality
A quick and easy demonstration showing how to change your computer resolution and color quality. If you don't know how to change these things, this video will help.
How To: Set up multiple monitors on your PC
Adding a second monitor can seriously boost your productivity, especially if you work with large images or spreadsheets. It's also extremely simple. Watch this video and see just how to set up multiple monitors.
How To: Save money on printer ink
Replacement ink or toner cartridges can cost a pretty penny. See how to make your supplies last longer with this guide to saving money on printing.