Internet How-Tos
How To: View all your Firefox tabs at once with Split Tabs
Wish there were a way to open and display multiple tabs at once in Mozilla Firefox? With the Split Tabs browser extension, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at Easily can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over two minutes' time. For the specifics, just watch this handy how-to.
How To: Erase entire web browsing history from PC
Face it, there may be some sites that you have visited online that you aren't too proud of. So before your mom, brother, or even girlfriend make one single click you might want to check out this tutorial. In the video, you'll find out how to erase your entire web browsing history on your PC computer. It's easy to follow and will make things a bit safer for you and others. So good luck and enjoy!
How To: Delete Cache, Cookies, and Browsing History in IE 8
You may not realize it, but when you browse the internet your computer picks up bits of information as stores them on your computer so the next time you go there it will load faster and work more effectively. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to delete the cache, cookies, and browsing history on your Internet Explorer 8 web browser. It's easy to do and will make life much easier for you. Enjoy!
How To: Stop spam on MSN or Windows Live Messenger
Sick and tired of receiving spam messages on your MSN and Windows Live Messenger Accounts. Put a stop to it. It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For the specifics, and to get started blocking Messenger spam yourself, just watch this handy how-to.
How To: Watch TV online & save money by ditching your cable
If you have a high-speed Internet connection, your cable subscription might be redundant. This consumer's guide from the folks at CNET TV presents an overview of the various options available to you — all of which will save you money over cable in the long run. For specifics, and to start seeing whether you too would benefit by dropping your cable television subscription, give this guide a look.
How To: Hack Google Search to find things more quickly
Though the Google home page may appear simple, its search tool is anything but. This quick clip from the folks at CNET TV demonstrates a number of the search engine's most obscure and most useful features, all certain to help you to find your desired information more quickly. For specifics, and to get started using these great search hacks yourself, give this guide a look.
How To: Spell and grammar check text in Firefox and Chrome
Why invest time and energy proofreading everything you write when your web browser can do it for you (and quite competently at that)? With Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome (and the After the Deadline browser extension), setting up automatic spell and grammar checking is an easy task. This home-computing how-to from Tekzilla will walk you through the process. Avoid careless mistakes and needless embarrassment with this how-to.
How To: View a Myspace page with hidden comments and friends
There are times when people want to keep certain things a secret from others. That includes rumors, relationships with other people, etc. So what happens if you want to try and view hidden comments and friends on Myspace? Well, you go online and search for a tutorial about how to do just that. In this video you'll find out what you need to do in order to view a Myspace page with hidden comments and friends. Good luck and enjoy!
How To: Anonymize your searches via GoogleSharing for Firefox
Need some help figuring out how to anonymize your Google searches? With the GoogleSharing Firefox addon, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV can present a complete overview of the process in just over a minute and a half. For detailed instructions, and to get started protecting your own privacy online, watch this helpful guide.
How To: Watch TV on the Internet for free—legally
Looking to catch up on your favorite programs while breaking neither the law nor the bank? Believe it or not, you have quite a few options. And this free video guide from the folks at CNET TV will walk you through them. For details, and to get started watching full episodes of your favorite TV shows for free online, give this clip a gander.
How To: Remove Google and its services from your life
Feeling a little bit uncomfortable with how pervasive Google and its myriad products like Gmail and YouTube have become in your life? This clip from the folks at CNET TV will show you how to do just that. For more information, as well to get started divorcing yourself from said Silicon Valley giant, give this guide a gander.
How To: Protect your Windows PC from malicious spyware
See how to protect your home computer from spyware. This home-computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV will teach you what you'll need to know to do just that. For more information, and to get started protecting your Windows PC and your own privacy, watch this helpful video guide.
How To: Get started on Facebook
In this video, Bea Fields will show you exactly how to set up and use a new Facebook account. Facebook is an awesome social networking utility that can keep you in touch with friends, family and other loved ones. If you have never used this online utility before, check out this video and get started. You will be on your way to thousands of "friends" in no time.
How To: Turn unlimited M4A, .AAC and .MP4 files into MP3s
In this video, learn how to convert iTunes m4a files into mp3's so that you can share and listen to them anywhere. This tutorial will also show you how to bypass the restrictions on the program and convert as many files as you like for absolutely free.
How To: Install Google Chrome browser and add extensions
Google Chrome is the hottest new browser to hit the market, and it's got a variety of new features that you won't find anywhere else. Follow along in this video to learn how you can install Google Chrome, and also add different extensions to modify the functionality of the Google Chrome browser to your liking.
How To: Quickly set up IMAP to run with Gmail
In this tutorial above, you'll be finding out how to quickly set up IMAP in order for it to run with your Gmail account. Now first thing is first, IMAP has nothing to do with apps or anything else that is Apple. What it stands for is Internet Message Access Protocol. And what it does is that it's basically email but differs from the other email retrieval program, POP. It keeps email messages in the server while POP deletes them. So check out how to set it up with your Gmail account today! Goo...
How To: Send and receive text messages in Gmail
Want to know how to send and receive SMS text messages from your Google Gmail account? It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For the specifics, watch this handy how-to.
How To: Remove an inappropriate webpage or image from Google
Nowadays, the internet has become a dangerous and disgusting place to hang around. This can especially be true when it comes to thinking about children. Using search engines like Google, can be a good thing, but also a bad one. Putting the wrong words together can result in dirty images or webpages. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to remove an inappropriate webpage or image from Google. You'll be happy you did and so will your little one. Enjoy!
How To: Easily delete and manage your browsing history on IE 7
Sometimes, there are certain sites that people may not be so proud of. So what's the best option? Deleting the history of course! In this helpful computer tutorial, you will find out how to delete the browsing history in Internet Explorer 7. Each web browser have different rules, so this tutorial will not work for other programs like Firefox. So sit back, pay attention, and enjoy!
How To: Remotely sign out of your Gmail account
Accidentally leave your Gmail open on a public computer terminal? Don't fret. You can have Gmail sign out any unwanted sessions with a click of the mouse. This free video tutorial from the folks at CNET TV will show exactly what to do. Protect your Gmail email account and log out any unwanted sessions with this how-to.
How To: Create and manage a YouTube group
Want to know how to create and manage your own group on YouTube, Google's popular people-powered video sharing website? It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete overview of the process in just over a minute and a half. For detailed instructions, and to get started running your own YouTube group, watch this video guide.
How To: Selectively delete cookies in the Mozilla Firefox browser
Wish there were an easy way to protect one more browser cookies when sweeping out the rest? With the Selective Cookie Delete Firefox add-on it, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this guide can present a complete overview of the extension and its various features in just over two minutes' time. Manage your cookies more effectively with this how-to.
How To: Stop a video from showing up in YouTube's search index
Ever wish there were a way to upload a video to YouTube without making it available to anyone with an Internet connection? While you might know about the option to make your uploaded clips private, limiting their viewing to 25 users of your choosing, you might not know about the newly introduced "Unlisted" status, which allows your videos to be viewed by only those people who know the video's direct URL. For more information, watch this free video guide from Tekzilla.
How To: Remove malware from your Windows PC with HijackThis
Want to know how to make HijackThis, the popular malware scanning program, display only malicious registry entries? Learn how to use the Ignore List to acheive just that with this free home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV, which offers complete instructions on how to tweak HijackThis to make removing viruses and spyware a breeze. For more information, and to get started protecting your own Windows PC from malicious software, watch this handy how-to.
How To: Protect your privacy by choosing secure passwords
Picking a secure password is not only important for protecting your privacy, it's also very easy. Provided, that is, that you know how to go about it. This free video lesson from CNET TV will walk you through the process. For more information, and to get started creating and using high-security passwords yourself, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Track your Internet bandwidth use for free
Looking for an easy way to meter of your Internet bandwidth usage? This free video tutorial from the folks at CNET TV has got you covered. It details two freeware applications — one for Microsoft Windows, one for Mac OS X — that will help you keep track of your bandwidth usage. For the specifics, and to get started monitoring your own Internet usage, watch this helpful how-to.
How To: Speed up Google Chrome with smart shortcuts
If you're a user of Google Chrome, you likely appreciate the browser for its speed. But were you aware the browser can be made faster still? This tutorial from Tekzilla demonstrates how to use smart shorcuts to speed up your web surfing. For specifics, and to get started using smart shortcuts yourself, watch this helpful how-to.
How To: Share huge files on the net for free
Looking for an easy way to share big files over the Internet without having to pay for the privilege? With the right Internet services, it's easy. This home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV presents an overview of a number of the better and most popular file sharing websites, some of which will permit you to upload files in excess of 1 GB. For more information, and to get started sharing your own big files over the web, watch this free video tutorial.
How To: Hack Gmail to reduce spam and organize your inbox
When you sign up with Gmail, Google gives you both an "@gmail.com" address and an "@googlemail.com" address. You can take advantage of this fact to reduce the amount of spam you receive. And this video tutorial from the people at CNET TV will show you how. Regain control of your Gmail inbox with this hacker's how-to.
How To: Attract more viewers to your Deviant Art account
The most important part of art is making sure others see it and appreciate the message. In this tutorial, learn how to attract more viewers to your artwork, as displayed on the website, Deviant Art. This is a great way to get your vision out there and make your voice heard. You don't have to wait until you can get your pieces in a museum - get started gaining fans today.
How To: Forward Yahoo! Mail email to Gmail for free
Ever wish you could automatically forward your Yahoo! webmail to Gmail without signing up for their premium email service? It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to auto-forwarding mail from your Yahoo! Mail account with signing up for Yahoo! Plus, watch this clever guide.
How To: Create & share a Google Calendar with your family
Want to create a Google Calendar and share it with your entire family or office? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over two minutes' time. For specifics, and to start creating your own networked Google calendars, watch this handy guide.
How To: Combine your Facebook and Twitter status updates
Ever wished you could combine your Facebook and Twitter status updates? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to start consolidating own Facebook and Twitter updates, watch this handy guide.
How To: Filter your Gmail with the 'plus' sign
Looking for an easy way to cut down on the spam you receive at your main Gmail account? With plus (+) sign filtering, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to regain control over your email account, watch this PC user's guide.
How To: Sync Microsoft Office Outlook with Google Calendar
Looking for a guide on how to synchronize Microsoft Office Outlook with your Google Calendar account? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to start combining your Outlook and Google calendars, watch this PC user's guide.
How To: Surf the web anonymously using TOR and Privoxy
Want to protect your privacy when surfing the Internet? Thwart would-be snoopers with this free video guide from CNET TV, which presents an overview of a number of services and good practices one can observe to project one's privacy when using the web. For specifics, and to get started surfing the Internet anonymously yourself, watch this free video guide.
How To: Hide your online status on Facebook chat & block users
If you would like to use your Facebook chat but are hiding from a particular friend, check out this tutorial. Sometimes you just aren't in the mood to talk to certain people and you don't want them to see that you are online. In this video, you will learn how to create block lists so that only certain groups will be able to contact you and see your online status. Follow along with this step by step and decide who you talk to and when.
How To: Selectively block friends in Facebook Chat
Is there a certain someone whom you'd rather not have to talk to on Facebook? Learn how to block him or her (and only him or her) with this helpful guide. For specifics, including step-by-step instructions on the blocking process, and to get started blocking your own friends and frenemies, watch this helpful how-to.
How To: Eliminate buffering on YouTube videos with HTML5 Beta
Are you sick of waiting for those darned YouTube videos to load so you can 'finally' watch them? Buffering takes forever sometimes, but it doesn't have to. You can skip the whole buffer process completely in YouTube if you'd like. This video will show you how… using YouTube's HTML5 Beta player.
How To: Search YouTube more efficiently with search operators
Searching YouTube is tough, because there's a plethora of content, so sometimes i's best to do an advanced search. This is not to be confused with the "search options" available during a YouTube search query, because those are limited to key features of YouTube, but not specific search terms. Much like Google, you can search YouTube via search operators. Many of the same search operators that work on Google work on YouTube also. Filter your results the way you want, not the way they want. You...