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How To: Import Excel to a MySQL database with cPanel

This data management tutorial shows you how to take a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet and import it into a MySQL Database using CSV files and PHPMyAdmin in cPanel. Being able to move data from Excel to MySQL is an important part of database content management, so if you use cPanel to manage your databases, you'll want to watch and learn how to import Excel spreadsheets into your MysQL databases.

How To: Access and edit databases in MySQL Query Browser

In this tutorial we show you where to download MySQL Query Browser and how to access and edit your databases. MySQL Query Browser is an easy way to access database information remotely from your desktop without having to log in to your server. Learn where to get MySQL Query Browser, and how to use it to access and edit your databases.

How To: Export a MySQL database table to Excel with cPanel

In this short video we export a MySQL database table to a Microsoft Excel 2000 spreadsheet using cPanel and phpMyAdmin. You will need to have your login information for cPanel. Once you are in cPanel, go to phpMyAdmin in the database section and find the database you need to export, and export the database as a spreadsheet! See how to customize the exportation of a MySQL database to an Excel spreadsheet in this tutorial.

How To: Fill in online forms quickly

If you frequently fill out online forms, and are looking for a way to save time, you're in luck: With this video tutorial, you'll learn to use your keyboard, instead of your mouse, to fill in online forms and visit web sites. Make time for this time-saving tutorial.

How To: Use FileZilla FTP client to upload files to the web

In this video tutorial from Matt Overwine of the Instructional Design Group at Northern Kentucky University, you'll find instructions on how to use the FileZilla FTP, or file transfer protocol, client to upload to the web. FileZilla is available for both Mac OS X and Windows XP and Vista. For more information, and to get started using FileZilla for yourself, watch this handy how-to.

How To: Hack an Ethernet ADSL router for log-in information

In this video tutorial, you'll find a step-by-step guide to how a n00b hacker (like you?) can get usernames and passwords easily through one of the security flaws of the Ethernet ADSL router. More than half of Internet users never change their default password which makes this "hack" easy. Take your time to read the text on the slide. For more, and to get started testing the security of your own Ethernet ADSL router, watch this hacking how-to.

How To: Contact MySpace

MySpace members have tools available to help make sure they can enjoy the safest and best possible interactive experience. MySpace members, parents and even visitors without MySpace accounts can contact MySpace for help with comments, ideas and to report abuse. You will find the "Contact MySpace" link the bottom of each MySpace page. For more, watch this video tutorial from MySpace and IKeepSafe.org. Contact MySpace.

How To: Make a MySQL database for CoffeeCup Form Builder

This CoffeeCup Web Form Builder software tutorial shows how to create a MySQL database to be used in CoffeeCup Form Builder to build web forms. Mike Lively shows you how to do this using cPanel and the Site Ground server for hosting since it allows an unlimited number of MySQL databases. Start by creating your database in cPanel and then upload the results to CoffeeCup Form Builder.

How To: Redirect email using cPanel

Let's say that you're in a hurry and just don't have time to set up email accounts and you're comfortable using your current email address. Well, here's what you can do. You can redirect your domain email to your current email address. This tutorial will show you how to forward email using cPanel. Redirect email using cPanel.

How To: Manage WebMail in cPanel

Once you have set up your email accounts, the easiest way to access your email messages will be via Cpanel's Webmail feature. The great thing about Cpanel's webmail is that you don't have to worry about finding email software to work with and you can skip having to set up POP email access etc. cPanel, provides several different webmail programs you can use to read and manage your email. The following screencast tutorial will take you through SquirrelMail. Manage WebMail in cPanel.

How To: Use Google Zeitgeist

Zeitgeist is a German word that literally translates to something like "spirit of the times." In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use Google Zeitgeist, which gives you a snapshot of what other people are searching for on the web. For a complete walkthrough, watch this friendly tutorial.

How To: Resize text in your web browser

If you are finding it difficult to read certain text when viewing a web site you can scale it up and down to suit your needs. However, by default, many web browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer and Firefox) do not make it obvious that you can do this; effectively, they hide these useful controls. In this helpful video tutorial, you'll learn how to find these constrols and change the display size of the text on most any web page.

How To: Share videos on Runnerspace

This video is meant to show you, the user, how to upload your videos to, and share your videos on, Runnerspace.com, the online running community. In this tutorial, you'll find instructions on uploading a video and connecting it to a group, event or a custom folder on your profile page. Watch this video tutorial for step-by-step walkthrough of Runnerspace.com's video uploading process. Share videos on Runnerspace.

How To: Use the UCSC Genome Browser

In this video tutorial series, you'll find instructions for using the UCSC Genome Browser. More specifically, this video addresses (1) getting DNA sequences, (2) using annotation tracks, (3) locating intron-exon boundaries, and (4) searching with BLAT. For further detail about any or all of the above topics, and to get started using the UCSC Genome Browser yourself, take a look! Use the UCSC Genome Browser - Part 1 of 4.

How To: Work with multiple calendars in MobileMe Calendar

If you work with MobileMe Calendar, you can create individual calendars to help you keep track of what's going on in your life. Let's say you've just started a new book club and you want to create a new calendar for it: just click on the plus sign in the lower-left corner, then click "New Calendar"; next, give it a new title such as "Book Club." Now, with your new calendar selected, when you enter the kickoff meeting for Sunday afternoon, that event will be added to the book club calendar. To...

How To: Install VNC remotely on a Windows XP PC

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to install VNC, or Virtual Network Computing, remotely onto a Windows machine for GUI access. This tutorial assumes you know how to start a session and get into active command line access in a remote Windows PC. For step-by-step instructions, press play.

How To: Use Automator and RSS to create podcasts automatically

Would you like to have news read to you? Or simply wish you could have a podcast that covered whatever you please? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Apple OS X Automator and RSS to create your own podcasts, automatically, without writing a line of code. For step-by-step instructions, take a look at this great how-to.

How To: Bypass flash player region checks

Many flash movie players will disallow content to be shown to you if they determine that you're not in the correct region. This video tutorial presents a simple solution. (NB: While this works for the time being, it won't work forever, and so you'd be well served to take advantage of this while you can.)

How To: Connect to PostgreSQL database server with DreamCoder

If you're new to DreamCoder for PostgreSQL, one of the first things you may want to know how to accomplish is to connect to a remote PostgreSQL database. Happily, this tutorial will walk you, step by step, through the process. To learn how to establish a connection between a given PostgreSQL database and the DreamCoder for PostgreSQL, take a look!

How To: Connect to an Oracle database with DreamCoder

If you're new to DreamCoder for Oracle, one of the very first things you'll almost certainly want to know how to connect to a remote Oracle database. Happily, this tutorial will walk you, step by step, through the process. To learn how to establish a connection between a given Oracle database and the DreamCoder for Oracle, take a look!