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How To: Clear Firefox location bar and browsing history

In this video, we learn how to clear Firefox location bar and browsing history. To get rid of an individual one, use your keyboard to go to the one you don't want. Then, press shift+delete and that one will be deleted. To remove them all, go to tools then click on "clear private data". Check the box of the browsing history, then click on the button to clear all the data. If you still have items in the list on your browser, then that means you have those websites bookmarked. To remove those, y...

How To: Add a back button to the top button in WordPress

If you would like to add a "back" button to the top of your Wordpress blog, then you will need to go to Wordpress admin. When you get there, you will need to find "Thesis Options". Then, click on it. Next, find "Header Scripts" and click on it. Copy and paste the script into the box. Next, save it by clicking on the green button that reads "big ass save button".

How To: Automatically Clear Browser Cache in Internet Explorer

In this video, we learn how to automatically clear browser cache in Internet Explorer. This will help your internet run faster and it will also help protect your computer from your personal information being store. First, open up Internet Explorer, then click on the tools drop down menu and go to internet options. From here, go to temporary internet files and click on the button that says "automatically", then adjust the disk space to use to what you prefer. After you have changed the setting...

How To: Change the WP Thesis theme background color and size

You can change thesis theme background color and size in Wordpress blog to do this first you need to go to your word press admin. And then you have to click custom file editor. There you will see the "Thesis custom file editor". Now you have to select custom.css in edit selected file menu. Now you will see there a code box. Here you will have to past the background changing code. The code is showing in the video you can type it and then copy and paste it in the place of the code box which is ...

How To: Add rotating banner ads to WordPress Thesis theme

In this video, we learn how to add rotating banner ads to Wordpress Thesis theme. First, go to your Wordpress admin, then go to the thesis option. Now, click on custom file editor. After this, selection "custom_function.php", then go to the FTP path and open "launch.php". Now a notepad will open, copy the code inside where it says banner ad and past that into your Wordpress multimedia box. now, go to the drop down menu and click view custom code. Now you should be able to see banner ads on yo...

How To: Remove subscription link, images and widgets in Thesis

In this video, we learn how to remove the subscription link, images and widgets in Thesis. First, you need to go to the Word Press Admin, then click on the Thesis option. After this, go to the navigation menu and click on "feed link in nav menu". Now, click the box to show feed link in nav menu and make sure it's de-selected. After this, go to check out your site and refresh it. Now, to remove the boxes you will go to thesis option, then design option. Go to the multimedia box, then go to def...

How To: Use secure online passwords

In this video, we learn how to use secure online passwords. There are a ton of things to consider when creating a password. A weak password is something that someone can easily guess. If you are using a birthday, common dictionary word, child's name, or something common then you are at risk. Your password should combine letters and numbers, and be at least eight characters long. It should also be completely random and have upper and lower case letters. You can use a password assistant if you ...

How To: Remove pop up screen when Avira Antivirus updates

In this tutorial, we learn how to remove pop up screens when Avira Antivirus updates. First, locate the installation folder for Avira, this should be in your computer programs. After this, locate the file "avnotify.exe". Next, right click this and go to the preferences option. Now, go to security, then edit, then click on the system option. Click "deny" on all the boxes in the bottom section, then save these. Now, the next time your Avira updates, you will not get a pop up box that tells you ...

How To: Add a feedburner count in Thesis navigation bar

In this video, we learn how to add a feed burner count in Thesis navigation bar. First, go to the custom file editor, then click "custom_fuction.php" and then click "edit selected info". After this, you will get an error message. Now, go to your FTP and type in the path "/public_html/adwordsshop.com/wp-content/themes/thesis_16/lib.functions/launch.php". Once you do this, open launch.php, then copy the code from the website and paste it into the PHP site. Then, copy the entire thing and paste ...

How To: Create a free website with uCoz

In this tutorial, we learn how to create a free website with uCoz. First, register an account at uCoz. After this, log into the site and add your page to the website by clicking "page editor" on the side toolbar. Next, click "add new page", then use the HTML editor and type in the page name at the top. After this, your page will be brought to the site and you can save it. Then, you use the website to edit your page and change different things on it. Add friends and links to your site to get y...

How To: Build Google Chrome extensions

In order to build Google Chrome extensions, you will need to familiar with scripting and codes. These are small programs that add additional functions for programmers. It is a compressed directory. These files must have a particular name: i.e. "manifest" (manifest.json). An extension will have at least one of the following: browser actions, page actions, content scripts, and utility web files.

How To: Clear a Web Browser Cache

In this video, we learn how to clear your browser cache. Cleaning out your cache and internet history can help keep your personal information safe and your computer running more quickly. In Internet Explorer, first go to tools, then to delete browsing history. Make sure all boxes are check, then click on "ok". After this, a window will pop up showing the status on what it's deleted. When that is finished, go back to your home page and delete the history again like you did in the previous step...

How To: Clear Browser Cookies and Cache in Internet Explorer 6

In this video, we learn how to clear browser cookies and cache in Internet Explorer 6. First, log onto Internet Explorer, then click on the tools menu. After this, click internet options, then go to the general tab. Next, click the delete button underneath browsing history, then select "delete files". A warning box will now pop up, click "yes" and your browsing history will be deleted. To delete your cookies, click on the button for "delete cookies", then click "yes". After this, your cookies...

How To: Find, download and use an FTP client

Select an FTP client that allows you to connect to the webserver. Download a free Core FTP Le software. Install the program. Use the site manager to name the internet site. Create a host/url, a user name, password and a connection. Connect to the web server. Create an index file to make files viewable. Open the Core FTP LE software. Drag files from the desktop (left side of the dialog box) to the internet server (right side of the dialog box.)

How To: Delete Browsing History, Cache and Cookies

In this video, we learn how to delete browsing history, cache, and cookies. First, go to your internet browser and click on "tools". After this, go to the internet options, then go to "delete". After this, you will see different sections of things you can delete on your computer, with brief descriptions underneath all of them. If you want to delete it all, click on the bottom on the bottom of the window, then it will start to load and when finished you can exit out of the window. After this, ...

How To: Try out a new look for Google

You can get a new look for Google. So to do this first you need to go to Google and when it opens in your web browser, you need to paste the code "javascript:void(document.cookie="PREF=ID=20b6e4c2f44943bb:U=4bf292d46faad806:TM=1249677602:LM=1257919388:S=odm0Ys-53ZueXfZG;path=/; domain=.google.com");" in the address bar. Now you need to go to Google.uk and type or set your home page to http://www.google.com/ncr. Now when you go there you will see that Google's logo, Google search buttons etc. ...

How To: Change background colors and fonts in post subheadings

First you need to go to your site and click any post you want and see the simple heading and now you want to change the background. To do this, first you need to go to your word press admin and then click custom file editor in thesis options it will open your code window and here you will have to paste the code which is showing in the video. you will have to paste it in custom.css. After pasting the code you have to click the green save button.

How To: Avoid getting infected by the "System Security" computer virus

In this video, we learn how to avoid getting infected by "system security". Make sure you avoid the website that show the System Security Anti-Virus. Once you install this onto your computer it will pretend like it is doing a scan, but in reality is hurting your computer. It will pop up showing you that you have problems on your computer, but the alert will never go away. If you delete this, it will just re-install on your computer instead. To do this the correct way, you need to go to your m...

How To: Get widescreen videos on YouTube

In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to get widescreen videos on YouTube from normal videos. This can be done in Sony Vegas Movie Studio. Go to project > properties > video. Here you set the template width to 640, height 360, frame rate 30, field order as none, pixel aspect ratio to square, full resolution rendering quality to good and deinterlace method to blend fields. Next you save this template for future use and click apply. One of the quickest ways of conver...

How To: Change name servers in GoDaddy

In this video, we learn how to change name servers in GoDaddy. First, go to GoDaddy and sign in with your username and password. After this, go to the side bar and click on the main manager option. Now, you will be able to see your domains. Click on the domain that you wan to change the name of, then click on "name servers". Now, click that you host your domains with another provider, and change the name server one and two. Once finished, click "ok", then your changes will be submitted. Withi...

How To: Clear Browsing History and Cache in Firefox and IE

In this video, we learn how to clear browsing history and cache in Firefox and Internet Explorer. First, while in Firefox, go to the tools menu, then click on clear private data. In the new window, click on the items that you want to have cleared, then click "clear private data now". After this, the computer will clear out all the internet files. Next, while you're in Internet Explorer, go to the tools menu, then click on "internet options". Once in here, click the appropriate sections to cle...

How To: Change CNAME records of a domain and create email apps

You can create the Google apps email like Gmail for your domain. So to do this first you need to go to the google.com/a and click on the standard in "other Google apps editions". Now click on "get started". Now select "administrator: I own..." and enter your domain name and click get started. Now on next page create your account by filling all the fields and click continue and now fill the info of your administrator account and click I accept button. Now next step is for the verification of y...

How To: Schedule podcast updating with AppleScript

Gary teaches us how to schedule podcast updating with AppleScript in this tutorial. First, log onto the AppleScript Editor and run it. Next, type in "tell application "iTunes"". Then "activate", then "updateALLpodcasts", then "end tell". Now, click the compile button and then click run. Now, you will see iTunes pop up and it will download all the podcasts, then they will update on your computer. Now, save this script to your desktop or wherever you want it, and keep it in the format Script. O...

How To: Use Google AdSense on your website and get paid

If you would like to use Google AdSense on your website, in order to make money from your site, you will need to get a Google account. Click "sign in" on the Google home page: www.Google.com. Next, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "create an account now. Fill it out. It will send you an email to verify your account. You'll need to open your email to confirm.

How To: Make a blog website on Blogger

In this video, we learn how to make a blog website on Blogger. First, go to Blogger and set up your account. Make sure to enter in all the correct information, then at the end you will be sent a confirmation e-mail. Once you verify your e-mail and information, you can get started with your blog. You can set up a layout and change the font and colors as you prefer. You can start to type in all your daily blogs and have other people start to bookmark yours. You can also watch other people's blo...

How To: Submit your site to the Yahoo search engine

In this video, we learn how to submit your site to the Yahoo search engine. First, go to site explorer. Once here, submit your website or web page in the appropriate box. After this, enter the full URL of the site feed you want to submit. After you do this, go to the side bar and verify your site, or add a META tag, then go to your site. Now, copy the code that Yahoo gave you and paste it into your website. After you do this, your site will be submitted and you can search for it through the Y...

How To: Create a good "make money" website

In this video, we learn how to create a good "make money" website. If you are starting out and trying to make money online, it can be done if you do a lot of work. If you aren't making any money, don't do this, wait until you have money so you are a credible source. You must be able to prove to people that you make a lot of money with this, and you can share with people how to do it as well. Your site will just get included with all the other websites that don't give enough information and do...

How To: Protect your privacy on Twitter

In this video, we learn how to protect your privacy while using Twitter. Your personal information can get stolen in an instant with the internet. With Twitter, when you are doing updates showing where you are and what you are doing, someone could try to find you and potentially create harm to you. To help you avoid situations like this, you need to go to the security settings of your Twitter account. When you go here, you can change the account so that it only allows people you want to follo...

How To: Register a domain name in Name.com

In order to register a domain name at Name.com, you will need to set up an account at Name.com. When you have set up an account, by supplying a username and password, you will need to log in. You will be able to check to see if your domain name is still available by typing it in, in the orange search bar, near the top of the page. After you type it in, click on search. Try ".org" first.

How To: Use YouTube

The trend of online video sharing came to the mainstream with popularization of YouTube, which let users view, submit and share video clips. YouTube started off in the year 2005, and quickly became one of the most visited websites on the internet. Sensing the emerging trend, large companies like Google joined the trail and launched their own video sharing sites (Google later bought YouTube).

How To: Attach and send a document file using your email program

Most email programs feature very basic text. So when you copy and paste a document directly into your e mail, much of the formatting is lost. Attach and send it as a file instead! You'll also have a much better looking file for both personal and business correspondence. Whether you're an Apple or Microsoft user, have Gmail, Hotmail or another email program, you can use this tech tip to send files quickly and easily.