Internet How-Tos

How To: Create multiple inboxes in Gmail using filters

See how to set up multiple inboxes within Gmail and use filters and labels to have mail sent to different addresses automatically sorted (and mail sorted using other criteria too, like subject, or containing certain words). It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this Gmail user's guide can present a complete overview of the process in just over four minutes time. For details, and to get started using Gmail's useful filtering feature yourself, take a look.

How To: Fix a WordPress database connection error

See how to resolve a WordPress MySQL database connection error with this free video tutorial. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about its features through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Customize a WordPress-embedded YouTube player

This clip offers advice on how to customize the appearance of a YouTube clip embedded within a post on your WordPress blog of website. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid.

How To: Edit a WordPress blog post you have already published

Learn how to edit a WordPress posting after the fact with this free video tutorial. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Upload images, audio & video to your WordPress blog

Here is a step by step tutorial on inserting media (images, audio, video etc), from your computer, into your blog posts and pages. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Reorder pages within your WordPress navigation bar

Using the My Page Order plugin, you can simply and easily change the order of the pages on your WordPress navigation bar (or nav bar for short). See how it's done with this free video blogger's guide. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about ...

How To: Embed a Wiki article reference in your WordPress blog

See how to insert a hyperlinked reference to a Wikipedia article in your blog post or page with this free video blogger's guide. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Create a blog roll on your WordPress blog

Learn how to create a blog roll (blogroll) of your favorite sites on your WordPress blog with this free video software tutorial. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Download & install free themes for your WordPress blog

See how to choose and install a free theme from your WordPress dashboard with this free video tutorial! Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Embed HTML code into a WordPress post or page

This clip presents a general tutorial on how to work with and embed HTML code into your WordPress posts and pages. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Create main and subpages on your WordPress blog

See how to create a main page with a drop down menu revealing secondary pages — also known as parent/child or main and sub pages (subpages). Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Add Google Analytics to your site and monitor traffic

Wouldn't it be nice to know how many people actually visited your site each day, and how long they stayed there? Google Analytics is a great, free utility from Google that will tell you just that and so much more. In this clip, the Web Guru will show you how to use this program, generate and install an HTML code onto your site so that you can keep track of your visitors and demographics. This is a fantastic tool for advertising purposes and so you can see which content is working best for you...

How To: Use WordPress 3.0 Thelonious with multiple sites

This video goes through how to set up WordPress Multisite in 3.0. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Set up nav menus in WordPress 3.0 Thelonious

Learn how to work with the new Menu Manager tool in WordPress version 3. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Enable multi-site mode in WordPress 3.0 Thelonious

See how to enable the multisite function in WordPress 3.0. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Use the new menu system in WordPress 3.0 Thelonious

WordPress 3.0 adds powerful CMS capabilities with a new menu system. This clip walks though this feature and shows what it can do for you. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Create a dropdown navigation bar in WordPress 3

Learn how to install and configure Pixopoint's Multi Level Navigation plug-in within WordPress 3.0 Thelonious. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Insert an image gallery in a WordPress 3 blog post

If you need to display thumbnails on a WordPress page and link the smaller thumbs to the original larger pictures, this post shows the process involved, using the Lightbox plugi,n which creates a special overlay effect when an image link is clicked on. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also mak...

How To: Use the menu feature in WordPress 3.0 Thelonious

Having trouble with crating a custom page navigation? Your troubles are about to be solved with the menu feature in WordPress 3.0. Learn how to use WordPress 3.0's built-in menu management system with this free video tutorial. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users t...

How To: View a hidden friends list on MySpace

MySpace gives users the ability to hide their friends list. This video walks you step by step through being able to view this list. First, go to the desired profile. You'll see the hidden friends list. Now, click on "Edit with notepad" and code will pop up on your notepad. Because the list is on the page, editing the source code will make the list appear on the page. Next, type the command >table border=0 cellspacing=0 align="center">. Now you'll be instructed on how to delete the source code...

How To: Unblock MySpace (or any other site) at school or work

In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to unblock MySpace (or any other site) at school or work or anywhere else. This is really very easy and simple to do and takes practically no time. It is like going directly to the original site. For this, you first go to the site Cool MySpace. Once on this site, simply type in the address of the website you want to go to in the surf box. For example, http://www.myspace.com and then click on 'start surfing'. That's it! You are ...

How To: Surf in Firefox using mouse gestures

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to surf the web with mouse gestures. Users will need to use the Firefox Mozilla browser. Begin by going to the Firefox Mozilla add-on site and search for "fire gestures". Click on Add to Firefox to install the add-on. Once installed, users are able to use their mouse for certain signs or gestures such as: go back, forward, reload or open new tabs/windows. Users are able to customize the mouse settings in the add-on options. This video will benefit tho...

How To: Browse websites without a mouse

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to browse web pages without a mouse. Users will need to use the Mozilla Firefox browser. When you're in the Firefox browser, press F7 or click on Firefox, click on Preferences and select the Advanced tab (Mac OS X). Now check "Always use the cursor key to navigate within pages". This will activate character browsing, allowing the user to use the arrow keys to move up and down the page. Holding Shift will allow users to select a text. This video will b...

How To: Use Facebook to meet and connect with people online

Facebook is an internet phenomenon which is quickly gaining popularity. For those who do not yet have a Facebook, this video will show you the basics of how to meet people and to connect with people online as well as how to set up your profile on the site. After creating an account using your email address and setting up your password, log on to the website. Set up your profile by clicking on the tab labeled "info" and entering information which you would like to share about yourself. You can...

How To: Create an event announcement in Facebook

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create an event in Face-book. Begin by logging into your Face-book account and go to your profile page. Under your profile picture, select "Create Related Events" from the list of links. Now users are able to input all the information about the event, such as: event name, event type, start time, end time, location and etc.... When finished, click on Create Event. Then upload an image for the event configure the options and access of the event annou...

How To: Minimize or close multiple windows on Mac

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to minimize or close multiple windows on a Mac computer. The technique shown in this video allows the user to simply close or minimize all the opened windows all at once. To close all the opened windows, hold down the Option key and Close button. To minimize all the open windows, hold down the Option key and Minimize button. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Mac computer, and would like to learn how to close or minimize all the opened wi...

How To: Delete your Facebook account

In this tutorial, we learn how to delete a Facebook account. First, log onto the internet and log into your Facebook account. Once you are logged in, you will be presented with your home page. Now, click on the account settings on the right hand side and find the button that says you want to cancel your account. Once you have confirmed you want to cancel your account, Facebook will send you an e-mail that asks you to confirm it one last time. After you are done with this, your account will be...

How To: Run 4 Google searches in 1 tab

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to run 4 Google searches in 1 tab. This task is very easy, simple and fast to do. Begin by opening your web browser and go to the website: GoogleGoogleGoogleGoogle. There, users will be provided with 4 windows of Google. There users are able to navigate 4 Google searches at once. Users are also able to close windows and type in website URLs. This video will benefit those viewers who use Google frequently, and would like to learn how to be able to make...

How To: Clear Your Internet Cache

In this tutorial, we learn how to clear an internet cache with Don Schechter. First, you need to click on the start menu, then find the "run" link. Type in "Msconfig", then click "ok". Now, click on the "general" tab, then click on the button next to "selective startup". Now, unclick the check marks next to "process systyem.ini, process win.ini, and load startup items". Click "ok", then restart your computer. Now, go to the "system tools" program in your Control Panel and select the file you ...

How To: Intersect roofs on Google SketchUp

In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to intersect roofs on Google SketchUp house. This demonstration tutorial opens up a project where the building is already constructed and slanting roof is to be added. The building is in 'L' shape. Hence, the slanting roofs are in different directions and both have to intersect at one point on the center line. First the roof of the longer section of the house is made. Then that of the shorter section is made with a gap between ...

How To: Unsend email with some help from Google

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to unsend emails with the help of Google. Users will need a Google email account. Begin by logging into your Gmail account and click on Settings. Then click on the Labs tab under Settings and scroll down the page until you see "Undo Send". Now click on Enable and click on Save Changes. Now when users send an email, they can undo the email by clicking on Undo once they have sent the mail. Users will only have 5 seconds to undo an email after it has bee...

How To: Make your MySpace information more private

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make their information more private on My-Space. Users will need to begin by logging into their account. On your homepage, click in Account Settings and click on the Privacy tab. Under General Privacy, users are able control who sees their online status, birthday and photos. To only allow friends to view your profile, select "my friends only" from Profile Viewable by. Users are also able to block other users by age and to block specific users from ...

How To: Block third party cookies in AOL 8

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to block third party cookies in AOL 8.0 for Windows. Begin by opening AOL. Click on Settings, go to Preferences and select Internet Properties (WWW), which is located under the Organization column. Then click on the Privacy tab and click on the Advanced button. Check the "Override automatic cookie handling" box and select Block under Third-party cookies. Finish by clicking OK. This video will benefit those viewers who use AOL 8.0 and would like to lea...

How To: Create a Facebook badge for a website or blog

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a Face-book badge for a website or blog. Begin by going to your Face-book profile. Scroll down the page and click on Create a Profile Badge. Then click on Create Badge and select the layout, format and information that you want to display on your page. Once your finished, click on Save. Now copy the given HTML code and paste it onto your website or blog. This video will benefit those viewers who use Face-book and would like to learn how to e...

How To: Quickly use tab-switching with the keyboard

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to quickly switch tabs with the keyboard. Users will need the Fire Mozilla browser to do this. Begin by going to the Firefox Mozilla add-on site and search for "crtl-tab". Then click Add to Firefox to install the add-on. To activate the add-on, simply press the ctrl and tab buttons on the keyboard. It will then open a thumbnail of your 7 most recently accessed tabs. There is also a search bar for users to use to find a specific site. This video will b...

How To: Upload large files online without size limits

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to upload large files online for free. The website recommended in this video is Load2All It does not host any files, but it provides a interface to upload the file to several other sites at once. If the file exceeds the limit for any given site, Load2All will automatically split the file into RAR files, upload it into several mirrors and provides one download link. This video will benefit those viewers who have a large file...

How To: Make money off AdSense by increasing blog traffic

AdSense. It's a beautiful thing, isn't it? Google AdSense is something every website owner or blogger should use… it's what every blog needs… if you plan on making any money and surviving. So, how much traffic do you need to actually start making money via AdSense? This video will try and answer that question for you. You must have targeted traffic to drive your blog.