Internet How-Tos

How To: Play the Snake game Easter egg on YouTube

This video will show you how to play the Snake game on a YouTube video. This Easter egg is completely new, and should make for some fun times while waiting for your video to download. Be aware that it only works for videos without extra stuff like ads or annotations, and only in YouTube's newer player.

How To: Play the game Snake on Youtube video

Google's got a nice new Easter egg for you. On YouTube, you can play the game Snake. Playing Snake on YouTube will only work in YouTube's new video player, and it only works for videos that don't have any extraneous stuff like annotations or ads. What are you waiting for? Get started now!

How To: Shorten URLs for posting them on Twitter

What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which offers instructions on how to use URL shorteners to shrink links to Twitter-friendly sizes.

How To: Create a private Twitter profile

What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which offers detailed instructions on how to create a protected Twitter feed.

How To: Retweet someone else's post on Twitter

What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of how to retweet messages on Twitter.

How To: Increase your number of followers on Twitter

What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which offers instructions on how to increase your Twitter following.

How To: Follow someone's Twitter account

What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to follow an account on Twitter.

How To: Send a direct message to a user on Twitter

In this clip, you'll learn how to send an at or direct message to another user on Twitter. What do President Obama, the Dalai Lama and Justin Bieber have in common? Why, they're all on Twitter, of course. Join the party. Whether you're new to Twitter's popular microblogging application or just missed a few of the essentials along the way, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial.

How To: Make Google go crazy

In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to make Google go crazy. This is a cool cheat that makes all the pictures in Google to fly around the page. First do a Google search for 'Google go crazy' and open the first link. Then in another tab search for anything with images, for example 'guitars '. Then remove everything from the address bar of the images page and copy and paste the java script from the 'Google go crazy' page in to the address bar. Click enter and all t...

How To: Use the left-hand column options in Gmail

In this tutorial, we learn how to use the left handed column options in Gmail. First, log into your Gmail account, then click on your different emails. Open an e-mail by clicking on it, then click reply to respond to it. You can also save this, and it will save to your account. If you want to delete a message, simply select it and click on the delete button. It will now be moved to your trash, where you can keep it, or you can delete that, which will remove it forever. If you want to write an...

How To: Convert PDF to a Word document online for free

In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to convert PDF to a Word document online for free. You cannot edit a PDF document. In order to edit it, you got to convert the PDF document to word document. Doing this conversion is really very easy and simple to do and takes practically no time. Simply go to the site ConvertPDFtoWord, browse for the PDF file that you want to convert to word and click on 'convert and download'. You will get the word version downloaded. It's th...

How To: Create your own wallpapers

In this tutorial, we learn how to create your own wallpapers. First, go to the website http://wallpapers.x3studios.com/. Once you are on this website, you will be able to change the background then add on graphics that are loaded in their library already. You can also add in text if you prefer to. You simply just drag and drop all the different things into the background until you have what you want. Once you are finished, save to the gallery and then you will be provided with a link where yo...

How To: Get blocked video and websites

In order to access blocked videos and websites, you will need to set up a proxy service in the U.S., if you are trying to use Hulu. Go to a list site.

How To: Upload Wordpress files using Filezilla

In this video, we learn how to upload Wordpress files using Filezilla. Before you get started, you will need to know the host, username, and password for your domain name. After this, click the quick connect button to connect to your server. The left hand side will show the local files on your server. Look in the root directory of your server and right click, then choose "create directory". Now, click on the plus sign to see a blog sub directory. Next, find where you downloaded Wordpress onto...

How To: Upload HTML files without a FTP client

In this tutorial, we learn how to upload HTML files without a FTP client. First, go to your HTML files and name the home page "index". Next, go to Zymic and sign up with the website. Next, go to your account management, then click "create new web host account". You will now enter in your website, then login. Now, you will click on file manager and click "upload files". Browse to find your index page and anything else you want to upload. When finished, copy your URL, then test it out to see if...

How To: Use caret browsing

This video tutorial is in the Computers & Programming category where you will learn how to use caret browsing. Caret browsing is a method of selecting text on any web page. You can activate caret browsing by pressing the f7 button on your computer. It is available in Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers. Normally, for selecting text on a web page, you highlight the text by clicking and dragging the cursor and then you can copy and paste it in to a text editor. While doing this, if there are...

How To: Use the "Konami code" on FaceBook

In this tutorial, we learn how to use the "Konami code" on Facebook. First, log onto your Facebook and press: up, up, down, down, left, right, b, a, then the enter key. Then, right click and you will get circles onto your Facebook wherever you click. You can go into a page and when you click it will still do it. The only way to get rid of it is to refresh your Facebook or exit out of Facebook. This will only work while you are on this website, and adds a unique touch while you are exploring F...

How To: Make a website for free

This video turtorial is on how to make a free website (without any cost at all). There are two ways to make a website and you can choose whichever one you want. First, go to Webs.com. Go down to "pick a site address" and create a password. Click "create a website". Fill in the information requested. Choose a template. Agree to terms of service. Click create site. Press "No thanks" and continue to next page and start to build. Click content box button. Choose page options. Edit template.

How To: Create a Facebook event for a group or member page

In this tutorial, we learn how to create a Facebook event for a group or member page. To do this, log into your Facebook account, then click on the "create an event" link. Now you will be able to add a name, tagline, description, date, type of event, start time, location, and more details about the event. Once you do this, you can invite your friends into the event and also make it a private event or a public one. After this, you will also be able to upload a photo and then once friend's RSVP...

How To: Establish an account on Twitter

In this tutorial, we learn how to establish an account on Twitter. First, log onto Twitter. After you get onto the website, click on the sign up button, then enter your screen name and other personal information in. When you are finished signing up, you will be able to change your settings and import friends from your e-mail addresses. Under your settings, you will be able to change the background and colors on your page, as well as your icon picture. Next, start to follow people on Twitter, ...

How To: Set up an FTP connection using Firezilla

This video tutorial is in the Computers & Programming category where you will learn how to set up an FTP connection using Firezilla. Open up your filezilla program. On the top left, click on the file menu button, and select 'site manager'. In the window that opens up, select 'new folder' and give it a name. Now create a site to store in this new folder. Click on 'new site' and name it. Now on the right hand side, enter the host and the port. The default port is 21. Under server type, select F...

How To: Watch movies and tv online for free

In this tutorial, we learn how to watch movies and TV online for free. You can do this through the website Hulu. This is a completely legal website, and you can either sign up for an account or just browse the site. You can watch movies and television shows through here, they have a large selection. They also have a great variety of different short clips for different shows. The player on the website has dimmer switches and full screen mode as well. This is a great website if you want a legal...

How To: Install stylish themes in Google Chrome

In this tutorial, we learn how to install themes for Google Chrome. First, enable user scripts by visiting the website Chrome user scripts. Install the Chrome 4.0 onto your computer, then type in "chrome.exe --enable-user-scripts" into your run menu. After this, scripts will show up on your page. Scroll through the different types of themes until you find one that you like the best. To use these, you simply just click on the image and then download which one you like. You can install differen...

How To: Get past WebSense

In this video, we learn how to get past WebSense. First, download a file called UltraSurf. Another way to get past WebSense is to go to Google and type in http://junkblender.com. When you get on the website, go to the link that says "cakebird". After this, type in what website you want to go to and you should be able to go to it. These are both free and easy ways to get past WebSense within only a few minutes or less, including download time. This is great for schools or employers that block ...

How To: Bypass and skip megavideo time limit in 10 seconds

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to bypass and skip Mega Video time line in 10 seconds. This task is very easy, fast and simple to do. If users are not a member on the Mega Video website, they will have a 72 minute time limit when viewing any videos. Begin by downloading and installing the Hide My IP program. Once downloaded and installed, open the program. Then click on Hide My I.P. Now simply refresh the Mega Video page to continue watching the rest of the video. This video will be...

How To: Use Greasemonkey to hide YouTube comments by default

Disable YouTube comments & keep your head from exploding. This clip will show you how to use a Greasemonkey script to automatically hide YouTube comments. 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 a minute and a half. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Create a homepage with links to your favorite websites

Interested in creating your own custom start page with links to all of your favorite webpages? 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 two minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Make menu fonts bigger in the Mozilla Firefox browser

Having trouble reading menu fonts in Mozilla Firefox? Make them bigger with Theme Font Size Changer! 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 under two minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Receive Facebook notifications on your Windows desktop

This Facebook user's guide will see to it that you never miss another poke, comment, friend request, tag or wall post. Receive Facebook notifications on your Windows PC desktop. 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 a minute. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Add an IMDB search function to the Chrome web browser

Looking for a quicker way to use IMDB in Chrome? On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica shows you how to use GoToIMDB for the best way to look up films with a single click.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 under two minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Protect your privacy with the Mozilla Firefox browser

Want to be as secure as you can while you surf the web? The EFF and the TOR project have brought you HTTPS Everywhere, a Firefox addon that encrypts as many websites as possible. This clip will show you how to use it. 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 two minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Include images & custom fonts in your Gmail signature

Interested in fancifying your Google Gmail signature by including custom fonts and images? 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 a minute and a half. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Use the Google Page Speed performance analysis tool

Interested in using Google's Page Speed performance analysis application? 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 four minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Optimize your deep web assets for Google

Google is one of the most powerful forces on the Internet, and their technology can be the key to helping you find success in whatever your online endeavor might be, from web design to filmmaking. This video is a part of their Google Webmaster Series, offering help to webmasters the world over on how to best utilize Google in their work. This video will show you how to optimize your deep web content, like databases and forms, to be crawled by Google using a few simple tricks.

How To: Deal with having your website hacked

Google is one of the most powerful forces on the Internet, and their technology can be the key to helping you find success in whatever your online endeavor might be, from web design to filmmaking. This video is a part of their Google Webmaster Series, offering help to webmasters the world over on how to best utilize Google in their work. This video will show you how to restore your Google ranking after your website has been hacked. Hopefully you never will be, but if you are this video is her...

How To: Send big files larger than your email attachment limit

Learn how to email large files that are bigger than the file attachment limit. 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.

How To: Using the Bitlocker encryption tool in MS Windows 7

Do you worry that if your PC is stolen someone can copy all of your data? Then you should encrypt your hard drive and removable USB drives too. In this video tutorial, you'll see how Windows 7 has beefed up Bitlocker, its built-in encryption program, and learn how to use it. 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 under two minutes of your time. For more information, including complete, step-by-step ...

How To: Block a particular website in MS Windows 7 or Vista

Want to block one specific website while allowing access to the rest of the web? With the Microsft Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system, it's a cinch! So cinchy is it, 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.

How To: Use the Applocker security feature in MS Windows 7

In this Microsoft Windows 7 users guide, you'll learn how to take advantage of the operating system's new Applocker security feature. 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 a minute and a half. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Avoid spam by creating disposable email addresses

Thwart would-be spammers by creating temporary, disposable email addresses at GuerillaMail. 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 about two minutes. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.