Hot Computer Hardware How-Tos
How To: Use the Auslogics disk defrag on your computer
In this video, we learn how to use the Auslogics disk defrag on your computer. Fragmenting your computer will help move around your files and clean out items that you don't ever use so it can run quicker and perform better. First, open up the Disk Defragmenter on your computer and then go to the Auslogics website to download their disk defrag. After you have this installed, run it on your computer and let it go through the process of cleaning out your computer. Once it's finished, you will be...
How To: Re-partition your hard drive in Windows
In this video, we learn how to re-partition your hard drive in Windows. In the event you have a hard drive that you want to allocate differently, this will do it. First, go to the start menu and then right click over "my computer". When the new window opens, go to storage, disk management, and then you will see the disks on your computer. Choose the drive you want to partition by right clicking on it and then write in how much you want to shrink the disk. Click shrink and then it will load. N...
How To: Replace a laptop CMOS battery
In this video, we learn how to replace a laptop CMOS battery. First, turn the laptop upside down and remove the screws around the panel you need inside. Set these aside and then pry the top up with a flat screwdriver. Now you will see the CMOS battery, remove this with the tab that is on top of it. Remove the battery from the area it's at and then replace it with the new one. Make sure you place it in just how it was before. After this, replace the panel on the top and screw the screws back i...
How To: Create a bootable flash drive on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to make a bootable flash drive on a MS Windows PC. 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.
How To: Turn an old WiFi router into a wireless repeater
In this clip, you'll learn how to boost your WiFi signal strength by building a wireless repeater from an old WiFi router. 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.
How To: Hack together a WiFi radio for under $50
In this clip, you'll learn how to create a WiFi radio with an Asus WL-520GU and a WL-520GU-ASUS wireless router. 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.
How To: Keep a laptop from being stolen (or track one if it has)
In this video tutorial, we learn how to prevent a laptop computer from being stolen as well has how to install tracking software that will enable you to find the culprit if it is. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this how-to from the folks at Tinkernut.
How To: Upgrade the internal hard drive in a standard Microsoft Windows laptop
In this tutorial, we learn how to replace the internal hard disk drive in a standard PC laptop. 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.
How To: Switch between the internal graphics cards when using a MacBook Pro
In this tutorial, we learn how to toggle between the two graphics cards built into certain models of Apple's MacBook Pro laptop computer. 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.
How To: Control an MacBook Pro laptop with an Apple iPhone headset
In this tutorial, we learn how to use an iPhone headset to remotely control a MacBook Pro. 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.
How To: Calibrate an LCD monitor on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to calibrate the color profile of an LCD display on a Microsoft Windows desktop or laptop computer. 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.
How To: Use a USB hub as a gadget charger for your phone and iPod
In this clip, you'll learn a trick for using a USB hub as a charger for your USB-chargable mobile devices. 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.
How To: Share a mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with Synergy
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to share a single keyboard and mouse across multiple Windows, Mac or Linux computers with an application called Synergy. 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.
How To: Make a slow Windows PC run faster
With software being more pervasive and demanding than ever before, even nice computers can become slower pretty quickly. If your computer isn't performing as well as it should be, watch this video to learn about some steps you can take to make your PC faster.
How To: Disassemble a third-generation Apple iPod Touch
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of opening up an Apple iPod Touch 3G MP3 player quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their iPods without actually disassembling their units.
How To: Add Bluetooth connectivity to a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to add Bluetooth functionality to a computer that doesn't presently have it. 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 about two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Find and identify an AGP graphics card slot in your PC
If you haven't been inside a computer before then when you open the side panel, that massive forest of wires might be slightly intimidating for the first time. But it is necessary to eventually begin upgrading your hardware to keep up the todays technology. In this video you will learn how to identify the proper AGP slot on your motherboard where your graphics card is housed and how to remove it properly.
How To: Use a Wacom pen tablet with Corel Painter Essentials
In this clip, you'll learn how get started using your Wacom pen tablet with Corel Painter Essentials. 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 five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Replace the nib on a Wacom Bamboo or Bamboo Fun pen
This clip provides a detailed, step-by-step overview of how to swap out the nib on a Wacom Bamboo or Bamboo Fun stylus. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process, watch this official guide from Wacom.
How To: Set up a Cintiq 21UX pen display to maximize comfort
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom Cintiq 21UX pen display. 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 three minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Mirror or clone a Wacom Cintiq pen display
In this clip, you'll learn how to mirror or clone a Wacom Cintiq pen display. 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 five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Decide between a Wacom Bamboo and Bamboo Fun pen tablet
Need some help weighing the relative pros and cons of the Wacom Bamboo and Bamboo Fun pen tablets? Well, you're in luck, as this brief video guide from Wacom is designed to help you do just that. For complete details, take a look.
How To: Calibrate a Wacom Cintiq 21UX pen display
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom Cintiq 21UX pen display. 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 three minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use a Cintiq 21UX display as a second display on an Apple computer
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom 21UX pen display as a second display on a Mac OS X computer. 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 two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up and use a Wacom Cintiq 21UX pen display
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom Cintiq 21UX pen display. 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 five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up and customize a Wacom Cintiq 21UX pen tablet
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom Cintiq 21UX tablet. Special emphasis is given to customizing the ExpressKeys, Touch Ring, and on-pen buttons. 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 five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Troubleshoot a no-video problem on a Wacom Cintiq 21
In this clip, you'll learn how fix no-video problems when using a Cintiq 21 as a monitor. Happily, 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 two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up a Cintiq 12WX as a second monitor on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom 12WX tablet as a secondary monitor on a Microsoft Windows PC. Happily, 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 three minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up the ExpressKeys, Touch Strips and pen buttons on a Wacom Cintiq 12WX
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom Cintiq tablet. Special emphasis is given to customizing the ExpressKeys, Touch Ring, and on-pen buttons. 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 five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use Wacom's Cintiq 12WX as a second display on an Apple Mac computer
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom Cintiq 12WX as a second display on your Apple computer. It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under three minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up and get started using a Wacom Intuos4 pen tablet
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom Intuos4 tablet. 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 five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Customize the radial menu on a Wacom Intuos4 pen tablet
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and customize the radial menu on a Wacom Intuos4 pen tablet. 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 five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up and customize a Wacom Intuos4 pen tablet
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom Intuos3 tablet. Special emphasis is given to customizing the ExpressKeys, Touch Ring, and on-pen buttons. 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 five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up and customize a Wacom Intuos4 pen tablet
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and use a Wacom Intuos4 tablet. Special emphasis is given to customizing the ExpressKeys, Touch Ring, and on-pen buttons. 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 five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up and install a Wacom Intuos3 on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how set up and install a Wacom Intuos3 tablet on a Microsoft Windows PC. Happily, 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 five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Map a Wacom Bamboo or Bamboo fun pen tablet to a computer screen
In this clip, you'll learn how to map the active area of a Wacom Bamboo or Bamboo Fun pen tablet to a computer screen. Happily, 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 five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Install a first-generation Wacom Bamboo pen tablet on a Mac OS X computer
In this clip, you'll learn how to install and use a Wacom Bamboo pen tablet on an Apple computer running Mac OS X. Happily, it's an easy process. So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up and install a first-generation Wacom Bamboo tablet on a Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to install and use a Wacom Bamboo digital tablet on a Windows PC. Happily, it's an easy process. So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over three minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Install a Wacom Bamboo Fun digital tablet on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to install and use a Wacom Bamboo Fun digital tablet on a Windows PC. Happily, it's an easy process. So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up and customize a Wacom Bamboo Touch digital tablet
In this clip, you'll learn how to set up and customize a Wacoom Bamboo Touch tablet. Special emphasis is given to the customization of ExpressKeys, the touch ring and the pen. So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.