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How To: Clone Macbook Pro Hard Drive to SSD
Want to breathe some life into your Macbook Pro? Get an SSD! But how to swap your data over? Here's how!
How To: Password protect a USB thumb drive
Have important files that you want to put on a USB drive but do not want anyone else to be able to access them? Put a password on it using USBSecure.net free resource.
How To: Clean out your old keyboard
After a few years, keyboards not only get older and harder to use, but they start to build up gunk and other nasty stuff in them, and if you drink anything at your computer desk, there's a chance of spilling something on the keyboard, and that's no bueno. In this video you will learn how to deep clean your keyboard including getting underneath the keys and really getting rid of the gunk.
How To: Upgrade your hard drive to an SSD on a MacBook Pro
In this video, you'll learn how to install and upgrade your hard drive to a solid state drive (SSD) on your Macbook Pro. This video walks you through each step of the way, from removing the screws to putting the drive in place. You won't believe how much better your MacBook Pro will perform!
How To: Repair a MacBook Pro 17" - MagSafe board removal
PowerBook Medic is the ultimate resource for Mac computers and electronics repair. They have helpful tutorials on most Apple products including the MacBook, MacBook Pro, PowerBook, iBook, iPhone, iPod, and more, covering topics from disassemblies, to RAM upgrades, to replacement hard drives.
How To: Upgrade a MacBook hard drive
This how-to video will walk you, step by step, through the process of upgrading the hard drive on your MacBook. More specifically, this tutorial addresses saving your old data by creating a copy, or cloning, your MacBook hard drive with SuperDuper, removing it, and installing the new drive. For precise instructions, press play!
How To: Music to a CD in Windows Media Player
This video demonstrates how to burn music into a CD using Windows Media Player. To burn music from your computer into a blank CD using Windows Media Player: open Windows Media Player by going to Start, All Programs then click on Windows Media Player. once Windows Media Player is open, click on Burn. open the folder where your music is stored, select the files you want to burn then drag them into the Windows Media Player screen. after making sure you have selected the music files you want, ins...
How To: Use the Maps gadget on a Nokia Booklet 3G netbook to identify your location
The Nokia Booklet 3G netbook is capable of utilizing GPS when the 3G network connection is active. If you want to find your location and see a map of the area around you, try out the Maps gadget available as part of the Ovi Suite.
How To: Upgrade memory or RAM on a laptop
Check out this computer hardware tutorial from Dummies.com. This tutorial is made for PCs. Upgrading your laptop computer's memory is a simple, do-it-yourself process. This video shows how to open your notebook and install more RAM to give your laptop a performance boost. Upgrade memory or RAM on a laptop.
How To: Use a webcam on MSN for Mac
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to use a webcam on MSN for Mac. Go to Google and carry out a search for aMSN and click on the 2nd result which has the download link. Then click on 'Mac OS X Universal', download the program and open it. Next you start a conversation by typing in your text. Then click on the button on the right side for webcam as shown in the video. There is also a button for sending an audio clip. This will open the webcam and then you can use...
How To: Install Computer Memory
This video features a computer memory upgrade (RAM) in a standard PC.
How To: Build your own PC computer
Watch this video to learn how to put your own PC computer together. The video offers helpful tips on what you'll need to assemble your PC and how to mount it into the case.
How To: Use a Sony PlayStation 3 controller on a Microsoft Windows PC
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!
How To: Replace a fan and hard drive in a Macbook Pro laptop
Opening up your own laptop and working with it is a lot harder than doing the same to a desktop. The components are arranged more carefully in a tighter space and it is generally easier to break things. This video will show you how to replace the hard drive and a broken fan in a Macbook Pro laptop. Work on your own Apple laptop? It might sound crazy, but with this guy's help, you should be able to pull it off.
How To: Properly burn an ISO file to a CD-R or DVD-R on a Mac
This video teaches the secrets of properly burning an ISO file to a CD-R or DVD-R on a Mac. First download the CD burning software from internet and open it. Now click 'Copy' and browse for the disk image. Find the required file and click 'Open' to open it. To see the data on the file click 'Mount' and check them. Click 'Burn' finally, wait for it to complete and start using your CD.
How To: Keep your PC cool
Overheating can be the cause of a variety of problems in your compute. The Lab Rats, Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers, explain some simple ways to keep your PC cool and improve internal air flow.
How To: Remove the battery from a 15" MacBook Pro
Accidents will happen and, furthermore, batteries don't last forever. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of removing the battery from your 15" MacBook Pro both quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of most hardware repairs. Take a look.
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: Repair a MacBook Air - MagSafe board removal
PowerBook Medic is the ultimate resource for Mac computers and electronics repair. They have helpful tutorials on most Apple products including the MacBook, MacBook Pro, PowerBook, iBook, iPhone, iPod, and more, covering topics from disassemblies, to RAM upgrades, to replacement hard drives.
How To: Install a new hard drive
This edition of NCIX Tech Tips will show you the steps to install a new hard drive for your PC. He'll also talk about other alternative large capacity storage solutions that don't require opening up your PC.
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: Convert Youtube videos to MP3
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to convert You Tube videos to MP3. Begin by going to the You Tube website and find the video that you want to take the audio from. Once you have found your video, copy the URL of the video. Then go to this website: and paste the You Tube URL. Change the Convert to format to MP3 and click Start. Now wait for the website to finish loading the MP3 and provide you with a download link. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy lis...
How To: Burn a movie file to a DVD using free software
In this video the author shows how to burn a movie file to a DVD using free software. He explains the requirements are the movie to be burned, the DVD burning drive and a software called DVD Flick which is used to burn the movie to the DVD. He shows how to download the DVD Flick software from the internet and how to install it. He opens the installed software and shows the various settings of how to select the movie and explains about the supported video formats, how to set the title of the m...
How To: Use external storage devices
Zip drives, floppy disks, compact discs, external hard drives and flash drives are many options for storing your data outside of a computer.
How To: Upgrade your RAM on a Samsung NC20 netbook
If you're interested in upgrading your RAM for the Samsung NC20 netbook, this video shows you how. This simple to follow video gives you a quick and simple way to make changes to your netbook. The only tool that is required is a small screwdriver.
News: Two Crazy German Dudes Go Powerbook Snowboarding
Not sure I quite understand the point of modding two Powerbooks into a snowboard, but I admire the energy behind the project. Very rough translation via YouTube:
How To: Stop Your Macbook Pro from Overheating!
Tired of using your Macbook Pro as a coffee warmer? Here's how to stop it!
How To: Back up your data to an external hard drive
Want to know how to back up your data to an external hard drive? Protect yourself against data loss and heartbreak with this free home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV, which offers complete instructions on how to back up your important files either manually or automatically. For specifics, and to get started backing up your own stuff, watch this handy how-to.
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: Make a hard drive partition on a Mac
By partitioning the hard drive on your Mac computer, you can install multiple versions of Mac OS or install Windows or Linux on the other other partition, increasing your computer's compatibility. This video will show you how to create a new partition quickly and easily on any Mac.
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: Partition a hard drive in Windows Vista or Windows 7
In this video, we learn how to partition a hard drive in Windows Vista or Windows 7. First, go to your computer and right click on your hard drive. Then, go to the management in the compute rand find disk management. From here, you will see your backup, factory image, and everything else on your computer. From here, right click on the computer and click "shrink volume" It will then pop up a new window where you will enter in the amount of space you want to shrink in MC. Once you enter this, c...
How To: Remove Stains from a Macbook with toothpaste
Watch this video to learn how to remove stains from a Macbook with toothpaste. The instructions don't specify whether or not it has to be a white Macbook.
How To: Install memory and a SSD in Asus Eee netbook
In this how-to video, you'll learn how to install memory and a SSD in an Asus EEE PC netbook. This will give your netbook better power, and allow you more flexibility when working on your netbook. Just follow along with the video, and you'll have a powerful Asus Eee PC netbook in no time at all!
How To: Replace a laptop wireless card
If your wireless card is lost or damaged, you will need to replace it. In this tutorial, learn how to replace a missing or broken wireless card in a Windows based laptop.
How To: Write data to a CD or DVD under Linux
In this Linux tutorial, you'll learn how to write data to, and retrieve data from, optical discs like CD-ROMs and DVDs as well as how to write .iso disk image files. Get started burning your own media under the Linux Mint desktop distrubtion with this 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: Install a hard drive into a Powerbook 15" G4 Titanium
Watch and see how to install a new hard drive into a Powerbook 15" G4 Titanium system. Install a hard drive into a Powerbook 15" G4 Titanium.
How To: Enable momentum scrolling for a Magic Mouse
If you have an older Mac with a Magic Scrolling mouse and you'd like to enable scroll momentum on it, simply follow CompHelp's video tutorial. Now, don't expect a simple, just-click-a-setting solution here: you'll have to copy some code from the video and run it in the terminal in order to enable the scrolling feature. Despite that, the author leads you through the steps steadily and doesn't get you lost. So go ahead, get your older Mac in order and watch the video!
How To: Move your keyboard keys from QWERTY to Dvorak
Change your keyboard to the Dvorak Keyboard layout.