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How To: Mask a domain with GoDaddy.com
Ken Appleby demonstrates how to mask a domain with GoDaddy. Masking a domain enables the domain owner to customize what appears in the viewer's address bar. First, log in to your GoDaddy account. Then, click on the domain manager function located on the left hand side of the page. Next, choose the domain that you would like to work with in the domain name list. Click the forwarding option. In the next window, click on the masking tab. Tick the enable masking function. Choose a masking title. ...
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: Find an IP address in hotmail
In this tutorial, we learn how to find an IP address in Hotmail. First, open up your Hotmail in box and right click on the email you want the IP address of. Now, select "view source" and find where it says "received: from" or "X-Originating IP". This will give you the exact IP of where this email was sent from. You can use this for any email you receive and the best part is that it only takes a few simple clicks of the mouse and a few seconds out of your day! This can help you bump up securit...
How To: Get directions in Google Earth
Bill Myers shows you how to get directions using Google Earth. The cool features of this is you can see exactly what the road will look like and what it would look like through the windshield of your car!
How To: Share a link to a specific comment posted to a video on Youtube
Youtube comments - some of the most beautiful pieces of rhetoric displayed on the internet. There are any number of reasons why you may wish to link directly to a youtube comment. A specific youtube comment perhaps, one that captures the essence of the emotional response a viewer might have when watching that particular Youtube video.
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: Restrict users from seeing your content on Facebook
Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites out there, so make sure you are being safe! Susan Kline shows you in her Facebook Essential Training series how to Restrict certain aspects of your profile. Login to Facebook and view your Privacy Settings. From there you can pick your About Me, Personal information, Wall Post, Photos and more and restrict showing it to people. You can pick everyone, certain friend lists, Networks, and even individualize it down to one person.
How To: Import Private Keys to Bitcoin Wallet (Windows)
I've noticed that a few people using the crypto-currency, Bitcoin are having issues importing private keys to their Bitcoin wallet. This is easy to do and doesn't require anything other than your Bitcoin client/daemon (as of ver0.6.0 ) and the command line.
How To: Move back a web page with a keyboard shortcut for a Mac
Moving away from a webpage you were looking at accidentally is always frustrating. Get back to what you were doing as quickly as possible by using these keyboard shortcuts for Mac browsers to move back a page quickly and easily.
How To: See Every Single Bikini Pic from Your Facebook Friends on Your iPhone with Badabing
We all know the real reason why Facebook was created. No matter what Mark Zuckerberg says, or how many commercials about chairs the company makes, it all comes down to one thing—boobies.
HowTo: Make Google Translate Beatbox
A clever redditor named harrichr recently discovered a simple method for making Google Translate generate beatbox sounds.
How To: Save music from MySpace as MP3s
In this tutorial, we learn how to save music from MySpace as an MP3. First, download and install the Firefox plug-in from: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1843. After this, go to MySpace and search for the artist whose music you want. Then, click on the top of the browser on the "view" button, then click "page source". After this, search "mp3" at the bottom of the page, then scroll through until you see "<PARAN NAME="src"value=themp3linkwearelookingfor" and copy this. Paste thi...
How To: Host multiple sites & domains on one GoDaddy account
This video shows how to get more value on your GoDaddy account. You have to have a deluxe account to share domains. You have to pay an extra $2 a month to get this account. Once you sign in go to "hosting" then my "hosting account". To add another domain you move it over to a new folder then put the site files in there. To do this, click add domain then go to bulk. Then create a folder and name it what you desire. Sometimes the file folder doesn't always appear immediately, but it is there, i...
How To: Watch TV on your computer with the Firefox TV add-on
Learn how to watch TV on your computer with Firefox add-on. * Note: You must have a version of Firefox that is older than 3.5.
News: MacRecipes Catalogs All 313 of MacGyver's DIY Hacks
Can you really make an explosive from salt, sugar and weed killer? Does glycerol and water actually recover text from burnt paper? Is it possible to develop film with a first aid kit and some orange juice? MacGyver says yes.
How To: Block certain users from seeing your Facebook account
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to block certain users from seeing their Facebook account. Begin by logging into your account and go to your home page. Click on the Setting tab and select Privacy Settings. At the bottom of the page, under Block List, there will be a space for users to type in a persons name to block and click Block. Select the person from the list of people and click Block. This video will benefit those viewers who use Facebook, and would like to learn how to block ...
How To: Visualize your complete browsing history in Firefox
One of the problems with the default history viewer built into Firefox is the unappealing and hard-to-find interface. If you're looking for a better way to organize your browser history, check out History Tree.
How To: Save pages in one click to read later on Firefox
Is there another option for reading a webpage later than bookmarking? Nobody wants to bookmark something they're going to look at once and that's it. It creates clutter and confusion. But there is a way to stop that. This video tutorial will show you how to save pages in one click to read later on Firefox.
How To: Create an email account with Windows Live Hotmail
This tutorial shows how to create an email account in Windows Live. Use Google search to find the Windows Live Hotmail page. When you get to that page, click on the button that says, "Get it Free". On the next page, you can choose your email address, ending with either @live.com or @hotmail.com. If the email address is already in use, pick something else or add some numbers. Next, choose a password. There is a bar that shows how strong your password is. You can set a security question that ca...
How To: Find Google eBooks in the New Google eBookstore (+ Find Free Books to Download)
Google's much anticipated eBook Store has finally opened. As of today, the digital bookselling enterprise is awaiting your needs, with over 3 million eBooks to read directly on the web or on other platforms, like Android, iPhone, iPad, Sony and Nook devices.
News: Keysmash Your Way to Convincing Hacker Code, Just Like in the Movies
Hacking can't be that hard, can it? At least, that's what it seems like thanks to movies like Hackers, The Net and that last Die Hard flick. Even the Jurassic Park girl's got some game. They all look like they're typing 20wpm, yet can generate a screen full of code in the blink of an eye. Amazing. As long as they're some isolated computer nerd who's glued to their PC all day long (which is pretty much all of us these days, thanks Internet), they're a bona fide hacker.
How To: Unblock all websites for free without a proxy
Isn't it annoying when you sit down at a public computer and all of your favorite sites are blocked with a filter? You can use proxies to get around these blocks, but those don't always work.
How To: Use a proxy with Firefox to hide your IP address
The video shows us how to use a proxy server with Firefox to hide your IP address. you can actually use this to avoid the hacking and various things that are blocking you from websites. Firefox is one of the easiest way to do this and for doing this you need to Google search the free proxylist and then you can select a proxy from the one which is related to the country you are residing in. Then copy that proxy server and then go to tools and click on options and under advanced tab click on ne...
How To: Hack a NETBIOS IPC$ share
In this video tutorial, a CEH-certified Ethical Hacker will teach you how to exploit the old netbios remote IPC$ share while also demonstrating the beginning stages of a successful network security audit. For more
News: 11 Years Later, FreezeCrowd Finally Unleashes Its Photo Sharing Social Network to the World
You may not know him by name, but Eric Leebow is the man we can all thank for inventing social networking. At least, that's what he thinks.
How To: Unblock a Facebook firewall at school
In this video, we learn how to unblock a Facebook firewall at school. First, you will need to try to go to the website you want to go. If you try this and you can't reach the site, go to the top of the bar where you typed the website in at. Once here, you will find where it says "http". Type in an "s" after the "http" so you end with "https" then type in the website that you want to visit. After this, you should be able to go to the website you want to go to without any trouble, just make sur...
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: Unblock a website at school or work with Ultrasurf
In this clip, you'll learn how to circumvent Internet filters with Ultrasurf. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick to access blocked websites at your own school or workplace, take a look.
How To: Break down IP and TCP header with Wireshark
Hak5 isn't your ordinary tech show. It's hacking in the old-school sense, covering everything from network security, open source and forensics, to DIY modding and the homebrew scene. Damn the warranties, it's time to Trust your Technolust. In this episode, see how to break down IP and TCP header with Wireshark.
How To: Change your Hotmail password
In this how-to video, you will learn how to change the password to your hotmail e-mail account. This will be useful if someone knows your password or it is not unique enough to be safe. First, go to your web browser and log in to your hotmail account. Once you are in, go to the options bar and click more options. Next, go to view and edit your personal information. Click on change next to your password. Enter your old password and then enter your new password twice. Click save to change the p...
How To: Download files faster for free w/Free Download Manager
Are you in need of a way to download files off the Internet for free? Try using Free Download Manager, which will help speed up the process. SOSGuru walks you through each step of the way. It's a faster way than downloading any extensions, and you'll be able to browse the Internet while you're downloading multiple files!
How To: Set up Gmail delegation to allow limited access for administrative assistants
When you're personal assistant needs to handle your e-mails for you, it can be quite daunting having to give out your personal account information just so they can have access to your e-mail. And more importantly, having to battle for log in time might also be quite the hassle. With Gmail you can actually delegate your personal assistant so they have access to your inbox and can reply and send messages on your behalf, but they cannot change settings, passwords, or chat on your behalf. In this...
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: 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: Change a Facebook username
This video will show you how to change your Facebook username. Follow these quick and easy steps to change your Facebook username: Log on to your Facebook account. Go to your account settings on the left of the screen. Find where it says "Name" and then click on "change" to the right. Type in your new name in the box provided. Don't forget to save your changes.
How To: Surf the web secretly
Kipkay details how to surf the web secretly and leave no trace behind on your computer. Many websites collect personal data without you knowing it and you should surf anonymously.
How To: Disable the awesome bar in Firefox
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to disable the awesome bar in the Mozilla Firefox web browser. This task is very easy, fast and simple to do. Begin by opening the web browser and type in "about:config" in the address bar. Press Enter on the keyboard. A warning will appear, click on "I promise, I'll be careful". In the Filter bar, type in "browser.urlbar". Then double-click on the result and change the value to -1. Now restart the Firefox web browser. This video will benefit those vi...
Get free redirecting domains: (.co.cc, .co.nr, & .tk)
In this video from VvCompHelpvV we learn how to get a free redirecting domain name which would be any one of these: .co, .cc, .co, .nr, and .tk. This is basically a redirection URL that brings you to the same site but with better words o more professional looking. The first way he shows is and then the next one is [http://www.freedomain.co.nr] and the final one he shows is [http://www.dot.tk]. He recommends using the co.cc domain because those get indexed apparently.
How To: Share an embedded YouTube video directly on Facebook
So, you want to post a YouTube video to Facebook? Well, believe it or not, it's a really simple task to complete. Instead of just copying and pasting the URL into your comment box, Facebook has the option to choose a "link", which you would then copy and paste the YouTube URL into that box. Then you just click "share" and your whole Facebook community can now watch the YouTube video directly on Facebook. It's the easiest way to share videos with your Facebook friends.
How To: Use a proxy to to view MySpace at school
In this tutorial the author shows how to use a proxy at your school and get on the blocked site like MySpace etc. Now he points to the Dot.tk website and how to access it from Google.com. Now if you want to access any website you just need to copy the link and paste it into the pointed field in the Dot.tk website and now you can choose a new domain name for the website. Now you can choose the free domain option in the next page where the new website is setup. Now he shows how to go through th...