Lab Rats

Making Sense of Google's New Privacy Policy - Lab Rats #296

#296 / 2012-04-24 19:45:21 / 12:45 min.

Google brought its new unified privacy policy into effect on March 1, 2012, but what does that mean for the average user? Should you worry that Google is reading the label on your underwear? And how can you protect yourself? Andy and Sean break it down and show you a few things you can do to make sure you don't give away too much of yourself online.

How do I use iOS 5

Notifications in iOS 5

#3 / 2011-10-12 12:00:00 / 3:03 min.

The way that iOS handled notifications was somewhat obtrusive and upset a large number of users. With iOS 5 users can choose how they get notifications, what applications can issue notification and more. The

new Notification Center

is helpful for staying on track of these alerts and can also be customized so that it always has the information you need when you need it.

Tutorials

Changing the SMS notification sound

#973 / 2011-10-10 09:30:00 / 1:30 min.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to

change the notification sound for incoming SMS messages

on your Android phone. It would seem logical to change the incoming message sound in Settings under the Sound category. You can change the Notification ringtone here, but this will affect all notifications, not just the notification sound for new SMS messages.

Tutorials

Hiding your number on your Android phone

#969 / 2011-10-04 10:00:00 / 1:26 min.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to

hide your phone number

when making outgoing calls from your Android phone. There are a number of reasons you might want to do this, especially if you happen to be a professional in an industry that requires you to call clients or other contacts from your personal phone.

Tutorials

Unlock with WiFi FREE for Android

#968 / 2011-10-03 09:30:00 / 1:38 min.

Today, we're going to show you how to use

Unlock with WiFi FREE

so that your Android phone's lock disengages while connected to a specified Wi-Fi network. This can save you the hassle of entering your PIN, password or pattern whenever you turn your Android on.

Tutorials

Adding and modifying alarms on your Android phone

#967 / 2011-09-30 10:00:00 / 1:51 min.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, one of the top things that people use their phones for is waking them up in the morning. Since Android phones can do pretty well anything, acting as an alarm clock isn't much of a challenge. In this tutorial, we'll not only show you how to create an

alarm on your Android phone

, we'll also show you how to create multiple alarms and tweak alarm settings.

Tutorials

Adding and connecting to a VPN from your Android phone

#966 / 2011-09-29 09:30:00 / 2:14 min.

Many companies use virtual private networks, or VPNs, in order to securely share internal or confidential resources with employees or clients around the globe. This is an added layer of security that helps boost security. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to

connect to a VPN through your Android

phone after first configuring the connection.

Tutorials

Changing keyboard settings on your Android phone

#965 / 2011-09-28 10:00:00 / 2:18 min.

The software keyboard for the Android phone comes with a number of settings that you can change to suit your needs. By default some features, like auto-correct and auto-capitalization, will be on by default while others will be off. In this tutorial we'll show you

how to customize your Android keyboard

and tweak the settings to your liking.

Tutorials

Changing the input language on your Android phone

#964 / 2011-09-27 09:30:00 / 1:37 min.

If you've ever needed to type something in a different language on your Android phone then you might have found yourself a little lost. The option is there but it's buried in the settings. We'll show you how to change your Android phone's input language in this episode.

Tutorials

Configuring the time and date on your Android phone

#959 / 2011-09-20 09:30:00 / 1:14 min.

Today, we're going to be looking at how to configure your Android phone's date and time settings. Normally, your Android phone will automatically acquire time and date settings from your cellular network. However, there is a way to set these manually.

How do I use the Sony Tablet S

Starting up your Sony Tablet S

#2 / 2011-09-14 10:00:00 / 3:00 min.

In this episode, we'll show you what to expect when you first start up your Sony Tablet S. We walk you through the setup process and show you how to set up both your Wi-Fi connection and your Google account, and we'll show you how to navigate the various home screens of the new Android tablet.

Tutorials

Checking for updates on your Android phone

#955 / 2011-09-14 10:00:00 / 1:13 min.

In this tutorial, we're going to show you how to manually check for updates and

update your Android phone

. Though your Android phone will generally alert you if there are any updates, checking manually is the best way to ensure beyond a doubt that your phone is up to date and has both the latest features and protection against the latest threats.

Tutorials

Sending Android phone calls straight to voicemail

#954 / 2011-09-13 09:30:00 / 1:16 min.

Do you ever get phone calls you don't want from numbers you don't know? Really? Never? Well if it ever happens, you can easily choose to

send calls straight to voicemail

on your Android phone. This works great for telemarketers, bill collectors, pestering parents or pretty much anyone with a phone number.

Lab Rats

Ask Bag... with a vengeance

#288 / 2011-09-12 17:00:00 / 24:21 min.

In this episode, Andy and Sean once again dive into the Ask Bag, the place your questions go when you submit them to butterscotch.com. Today's topics run the gamut from how to dual-boot a computer with more than one operating system to basic video editing tricks and codecs.

Tutorials

Adjusting camera picture quality on your Android phone

#953 / 2011-09-12 10:00:00 / 1:52 min.

While your Android phone likely comes equipped with a fairly decent camera, you may get to a point where you want to change the quality of the images that it takes. By default, it is set to maximum quality, but you can

change the image size or quality

in order to save space on your phone.

Tutorials

Using accessibility options on your Android

#952 / 2011-09-09 10:00:00 / 2:06 min.

In this tutorial, we'll show you the

accessibility options available on your Android

phone. While these are somewhat limited, they can be of some help as they can be turned on so that your phone will read menu names as you browse your phone, or make sounds when changing pages or even vibrate.

Tutorials

Adding non-Gmail email to your Android

#951 / 2011-09-08 10:00:00 / 2:23 min.

Though we've already shown you how to go about adding a Gmail email account, there's a good chance that you might actually have another email account that isn't Gmail. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to

add a non-Gmail email account

to your Android phone so that you can keep up with all of your correspondence through all email accounts.

Tutorials

Changing your Android's default keyboard

#950 / 2011-09-07 09:30:00 / 1:43 min.

While the default Android keyboard is good, there are other options. Though we must say that it is always better to download keyboards from respected vendors via the Android Market, there are keyboard there that can save you time and improve your typing skills. We show you

how to change the default Android keyboard

in this tutorial.

Tutorials

Avoiding roaming charges on your Android

#949 / 2011-09-06 09:30:00 / 1:52 min.

Traveling the world with your Android can be a fun experience, and it usually is. But when you get back home and find out how much that brief hotel/gas station search cost you, you might be surprised. Fortunately, it's possible to control what services can access

data from your Android while roaming

, which can save you a ton of money.

Tutorials

Adding a second Google account to your Android phone

#947 / 2011-09-02 09:30:00 / 1:51 min.

When you first set up your Android phone, you would have been asked to add a Google account. However, some people have more than one Google account. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to

add multiple Google accounts to your Android

phone and configure your

sync settings

for each.

Tutorials

Changing wallpaper on your Android home screen

#942 / 2011-08-26 09:30:00 / 2:19 min.

Android gives you a number of ways that you can customize your home screen to your liking, so it would be a shame to leave your home screen something boring like the default. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to

change your Android home screen

whether you want to use an image from your own photo gallery or whether you want to try something different like a

live wallpaper

.

Tutorials

Creating custom ringtones on your Android phone

#933 / 2011-08-15 09:30:00 / 1:33 min.

Ringdroid allows you to create your own

custom ringtones for your Android smartphone

. Since the number of default ringtones available on Android devices can be limited at times, this can be a great help. We'll show you how to use the

free Ringdroid app

to create custom ringtones using audio files on your Android in this episode.

Tutorials

Assigning contact specific ringtones on Android

#931 / 2011-08-08 09:30:00 / 1:29 min.

An easy way to find out who's calling you without even looking at your phone is to

assign custom ringtones to your contacts

. On

Android smartphones

it's a fairly simple process, as we'll show you in this tutorial.

Tutorials

Disabling interest-based ads on Android

#929 / 2011-08-04 09:30:00 / 1:27 min.

With so many

free apps on the Android Market

you're bound to come across apps that are ad-supported. Though it's impossible to disable these ads completely, there is an option to

disable interest-based ads

. Interest-based ads target you based on your Android usage and many people would be happier not to see them.

Tutorials

Choosing a new notification sound for SMS messages

#928 / 2011-08-03 09:30:00 / 1:42 min.

If you want to change the notification sound that you hear on your

Android smartphone

when you get a new SMS message, you might have trouble finding the right settings menu. That's because the option isn't found in the main settings screen... but there is a way. Just follow the steps outlined in this tutorial in order to

change your SMS notification sound

.

Tutorials

Turning your Android into a Wi-Fi hotspot

#926 / 2011-07-27 09:30:00 / 2:07 min.

A useful feature available on many

Android phones

is the ability to

create Wi-Fi hotspots

. This feature is available on any Android handset running Android 2.2 or better, so long as your wireless carrier allows it. Once you create a Wi-Fi hotspot, you'll be able to connect to it from your other

mobile devices

.

60-Second App - Android

Zedge Ringtones & Wallpapers for Android review

#34 / 2011-07-26 12:00:00 / 1:21 min.

For those of you looking to

customize your Android smartphone

, there are few better free apps than

Zedge Ringtones & Wallpapers

. This app gives you access to more than half a million files ranging from

ringtones and notification sounds

to

wallpaper images

.

Tutorials

How to factory reset your Android

#925 / 2011-07-26 09:30:00 / 1:37 min.

Chances are that if you're considering a

factory reset for your Android phone

, that something has gone wrong and you're looking to set it right. However, there are other times when a factory reset is useful, such as when

selling or giving away your phone

. We'll walk you through the factory reset process and show you

how to back up your data

so you can restore it at a later time.

Tutorials

Using Wi-Fi to connect your Android phone

#923 / 2011-07-21 09:00:00 / 2:20 min.

Your

Android smartphone

is capable of so much cool stuff that it's sometimes easy to forget that

connecting to the Internet

can cost you. You can

save money

by

connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi

and even save passwords to multiple Wi-Fi networks for easy connection at a later date. We'll show you

how to set up Wi-Fi on your Android

in this episode.

Tutorials

Protecting your Android with a passcode

#922 / 2011-07-20 10:00:00 / 2:34 min.

In this tutorial, we show you how to

secure your Android phone with a passcode

. There are a number of

security options

available to you including using a

password, a PIN

or a unique pattern to lock your phone. All of these methods work to

protect your privacy

, so the one you choose should depend on your personal preference and the sensitivity of your data.

How do I use the HP TouchPad

Changing the settings of your HP TouchPad

#9 / 2011-07-10 10:00:00 / 3:29 min.

The

HP TouchPad

has a number of settings that you can change to customize it to your liking. In this episode, we'll walk you through your options. From your various

accounts and applications

to

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections

, almost everything has settings that can be changed if needed.

How do I use the HP TouchPad

Setting up your HP TouchPad

#2 / 2011-07-01 10:00:00 / 1:42 min.

The

HP TouchPad

is one of the newest

tablet computers

to hit the market. In our second episode of this series, we'll show you

how to set up your HP TouchPad

including

setting the language and region

,

connecting to a Wi-Fi network

and

creating a webOS account

.

Tutorials

Transferring iTunes media to your Android

#921 / 2011-06-02 09:30:00 / 1:13 min.

If you want to

sync your iTunes library

with your

Android smartphone

then you can do so by getting the

doubleTwist app

. This

free application

allows you to easily

transfer media between iTunes and your Android

. It can also be used as a media player on your computer.

How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook

Connecting the PlayBook to an external display

#8 / 2011-06-01 12:00:00 / 1:56 min.

The

BlackBerry PlayBook

is capable of

connecting to an external display

like an

HD television

using its

micro-HDMI port

. We'll show you how to get it connected in this episode using a micro HDMI to HDMI cable and

how to change your display settings

in this episode.

Tutorials

Customizing your Android's look

#920 / 2011-06-01 09:30:00 / 1:09 min.

There are a number of ways that you can

customize your Android smartphone

to your liking. In this tutorial we'll show you how to

change your Android's look

and style using the

Android Settings

. We'll also show you how to

hide your number during calls

and

create a blocked numbers list

.

How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook

How to use BlackBerry Bridge

#7 / 2011-05-31 12:00:00 / 3:39 min.

The

BlackBerry PlayBook

doesn't come with certain features like a

calendar or email application

by default.

Research in Motion

has instead made it necessary to

connect to a BlackBerry smartphone

using

BlackBerry Bridge

in order to access those features. We'll show you how to use Bridge in this episode.

How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook

Connecting the PlayBook to a BlackBerry using Bluetooth

#6 / 2011-05-30 12:00:00 / 2:42 min.

Here, we'll show you

how to turn on Bluetooth

on your

BlackBerry PlayBook

and how to

connect to a BlackBerry smartphone through Bluetooth

. Once you do that, we'll also show you

how to enable Internet tethering

so that you won't need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to get online.

How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook

Connecting your PlayBook to a Wi-Fi network

#3 / 2011-05-25 12:00:00 / 1:55 min.

In this episode, we show you

how to connect to a Wi-Fi network

while

using the BlackBerry PlayBook

. Unlike other BlackBerry devices, the PlayBook is unable to connect to

3G networks

and instead uses Wi-Fi as its main means of

connecting to the Internet

.

How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook

Using the PlayBook interface

#2 / 2011-05-24 12:00:00 / 3:32 min.

The

BlackBerry PlayBook by Research in Motion

has been a long time coming. Because of this, it's expected to stand apart from other

tablet computers

on the market and one of the ways that it does so is through

custom operating system by QNX

. We'll show you

how to interact with the BlackBerry PlayBook

and its unique interface in this episode.

Tutorials

Customizing your Android phone's search settings

#915 / 2011-05-18 09:30:00 / 1:04 min.

In this episode we'll show you how to change your

search settings on your Android smartphone

. You have a number of options available including the ability to

see search suggestions

, use your location and more. We'll also show you how to

manage your search history

.

Tutorials

Customizing your wallpaper on your Android smartphone

#914 / 2011-05-17 09:30:00 / 1:05 min.

In this tutorial we'll show you how to

change the wallpaper on your Android phone

. You have a number of options available including the ability to

use a photo as a wallpaper

or pick a

live wallpaper

that will be animated and will change over time.

Tutorials

Accessing shortcuts from your Android home screen

#913 / 2011-05-16 09:30:00 / 1:25 min.

In this tutorial, we'll show you two ways that you can

save time on your Android smartphone

by using a few simple shortcuts. One of these lets you quickly

check notifications

and

toggle certain phone settings

, while the other lets you set your

Android's speed dial

.

60-Second App - Apple

Amazing Wallpaper HD for iPad review

#93 / 2011-05-12 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.

If you have trouble finding wallpaper for your iPad, then why not try

Amazing Wallpaper HD

? This

free application

makes it easy to

find HD wallpaper images

and easily save them for use on your

iPad's home screen

or lock screen.

Tutorials

Organizing shortcuts on your Android

#909 / 2011-05-10 09:30:00 / 1:00 min.

In this tutorial, we show you

how to organize your shortcuts

on your

Android smartphone

. We'll show you

how to remove shortcuts

from the home screen, how to organize them into pagesl, and how to add new shortcuts for apps that you frequently use.

Tutorials

Copying and pasting on your Android phone

#907 / 2011-05-05 09:00:00 / 1:41 min.

In this tutorial, we'll show you

how to copy and paste

on your

Android phone

. Depending on where you're

copying text

from, there are a few different ways to copy text and we'll show you how to use all of them, including how you copy and paste from an

email or SMS

.

Tutorials

Syncing your Facebook account with your Android

#904 / 2011-05-02 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.

You can

sync your Facebook account

with your

Android handset

so that you can get all of your

friends' contact information, pictures

and more. We'll show you how to

set up your Facebook sync

through the

Android settings

in this tutorial.

Tutorials

Adding and removing apps from your Android

#903 / 2011-04-29 00:47:28 / 1:09 min.

In this tutorial, we'll show you

how to get Android apps

using the Android Market

. We'll also show you how to

manage your applications

by going through the

Android settings

, and then show you

how to uninstall an app

.

How do I use the HTC HD7

Using the Settings menu on the HTC HD7

#10 / 2011-04-22 10:00:00 / 4:57 min.

In our last episode, we'll show you how to

change the settings

of your

Windows Phone 7 device

.

Using the HTC HD7

we'll show you what to expect in the

system settings

, show you how to

personalize your phone

, change your individual

application settings

and more.

How do I use the HTC HD7

Using Maps and GPS services on the HTC HD7

#6 / 2011-04-18 10:00:00 / 3:05 min.

The

HTC HD7

has a

built-in GPS

unit that can help you with

getting directions

,

sharing your location

or

geotagging your photos

. In this episode, we'll show you

how to use the Maps application

so you can get from point A to point B in the shortest time possible.

How do I use the HTC HD7

Using Windows Phone 7 on the HTC HD7

#3 / 2011-04-13 10:00:00 / 3:36 min.

In this episode, we'll show you

how to use Windows Phone 7

on your

HTC HD7 phone

. We'll walk you through how to

boot up your phone

and get to the start screen, and we'll also show you how to

customize your start screen

by

adding or removing apps

.

How do I use the HTC HD7

Setting up your HTC HD7

#2 / 2011-04-12 10:00:00 / 3:57 min.

Here, we'll show you how to get started

using your HTC HD7

phone. We'll walk you through the

Windows Phone 7 setup

process and also show you how to

connect to Wi-Fi networks

so that you can save money on your data plan.

Top Secrets - iPhone Edition

Saving your iPhone's battery power

#4 / 2011-04-11 16:33:11 / 1:27 min.

There are a number of ways that you can

conserve battery power on your iPhone

. In this episode we'll show you

how to turn off Wi-Fi

, adjust your phone's

auto-lock settings

and

turn off notifications and push email

. All of these things can further

extend your iPhone's battery life

.

How do I use the HTC HD7

#11 / 2011-04-11 10:00:00 / 4:00 min.

Throughout this series we'll show you

how to use the HTC HD7

. This is a smartphone running

Windows Phone 7

featuring a

4.3-inch touchscreen

. We'll show you how to

set up your HD7

,

how to use Windows Phone 7

, how to

get WP7 apps

and more.

Tutorials

Rooting your Android phone

#897 / 2011-04-04 09:30:00 / 1:34 min.

There is a lot of interest in

rooting Android phones

due to the extra control it gives you over your handset. In this tutorial, we show you

how to root your Android phone

using the

Samsung Galaxy S

as an example. The method we use also allows you to

unroot your Android

if the need should arise.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

#2 / 2011-03-29 10:00:00 / 40:05 min.

Throughout this series, we'll show you

how to use GarageBand for iPad

so that you can start

creating your own songs

. The iPad's

touchscreen interface

makes

playing the software instruments

an interesting experience and plugging in an

electric guitar or USB keyboard

is possible too.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Song settings in GarageBand

#3 / 2011-03-29 10:00:00 / 4:23 min.

Before

creating a song

using the GarageBand iPad app

, you might want to adjust some of the internal

song settings

. These control the

tempo and key of your song

as well as the

metronome and count in time

. We'll show you how to do that and more in this episode, including

how to create song sections

and use the

quantization feature

.

What is the Roku

The Roku settings menu

#5 / 2011-03-25 10:00:00 / 5:15 min.

The

Roku settings menu

is where you go if you want to

change your Roku device settings

. You can also go here to

search for updates

or do a

factory reset of your Roku

. Of course, it's also where you go if you want to

change video and audio settings

,

set up a new network

,

change your screensaver settings

and more.

What is the Roku

How Do I Use the Roku

#6 / 2011-03-23 00:14:13 / 20:12 min.

The latest Roku products are devices that let you stream video to your television at home. We'll be using the premium Roku XDS model to show you how to set up a Roku and get started watching videos. We'll also show you how to add channels and navigate between them and demonstrate how to play content off of an external drive.

Introducing the Boxee box

Using the Boxee settings menu

#9 / 2011-03-10 10:00:00 / 3:23 min.

If you want to

change your Boxee settings

, you should know that it's as easy as selecting the cog wheel from the

Boxee menu

. From there, you can see

Boxee system information

,

change your media settings

, change the

general settings

of your Boxee device and more. You can also

lock out adult content

so that you keep that content from appearing on your Boxee.

Tutorials

Using Gmail's Priority Inbox

#893 / 2011-03-10 09:30:00 / 2:11 min.

If you want your

Gmail account

to

sort your email by importance

, then you can

activate Priority Inbox

. This feature allows you to

train Gmail to filter your emails

and show you the most important emails first. We'll show you how to activate and

use Priority Inbox

in this tutorial.

Introducing the Boxee box

Controlling and managing user accounts

#8 / 2011-03-09 10:00:00 / 2:15 min.

You may want to have more than one

user on your Boxee box

. In this episode, we'll show you

how to create more Boxee accounts

so that each Boxee user can have their own

settings, favorites and friends

. You can easily

switch Boxee users

whenever you want so that you can keep your favorite videos safe from prying eyes.

Tutorials

Disabling Places on Facebook

#889 / 2011-03-03 09:30:00 / 1:30 min.

Facebook allows you to

check in to places

so that you can

share your location

with your friends. You can also allow your friends to check you into places too. If you want to, you can

disable those features

or just

protect your Facebook privacy

by

disabling places

or by allowing specific users to see what spots you check in to.

Tutorials

Locking your iPhone with passwords

#888 / 2011-03-01 09:30:00 / 1:33 min.

You can

lock your iPhone

with either a

numeric or alphanumeric code

to

keep your iPhone files secure

at all times. This is great for any time that you want to

add an extra measure of security

like when you're in a

sharing space in a workplace or with roommates

and you want to be absolutely sure that your

iPhone privacy is protected

.

Using the Flickr app for iPhone

Setting up your Flickr photostream on your iPhone

#1 / 2011-02-28 15:13:01 / 1:01 min.

In order to start

using the Flickr app on your iPhone

, you'll need to

connect to your Flickr account

. This is as easy as simply starting up your Flickr app and

logging in to your Flickr account

through the application. Once you do that, you'll be able to

view your friends' photos on Flickr

and more.

Tutorials

Tracking a stolen iPhone using Google Latitude

#885 / 2011-02-24 09:30:00 / 1:08 min.

If you

use Google Latitude for your iPhone

, then you can use it to not only

update your friends

as to where you are but also to

find out where your iPhone is

if it goes missing. Whether your

iPhone is lost or stolen

, you'll be able to see where it is on

Google Maps

just by logging in to your

Google Latitude account

.

Tutorials

Tips on using Spotlight for iPhone

#884 / 2011-02-23 09:30:00 / 1:29 min.

In this episode, we'll tell you

how to find files on your iPhone

using Spotlight search. By default,

Spotlight search

will help you

find files ranging from applications to emails

. However, there are things that you can do to

hide certain types of files

or change the order of your

search results

.

Tutorials

What's new with Google Docs

#882 / 2011-02-21 09:30:00 / 2:07 min.

In this tutorial, we explain some of the

changes to Google Docs

that have been made recently. If you frequently

use Google Docs

, you might have noticed some of these already. Some changes are cosmetic, though others have

added features to Google Docs

that can make it easier for you to

share and organize your files

.

Keeping up with your favorite shows on Hulu

Managing your viewing privacy

#5 / 2011-02-18 09:00:00 / 1:23 min.

In our last episode of

Hulu Top Secrets

, we'll show you how to

change your Hulu privacy settings

so that other users aren't able to see what you've watched recently. There are also similar ways to

keep your subscriptions and video queue private

, or to share that information only with friends. This gives you

more privacy with Hulu

so you can

keep your account history private

.

Tutorials

Syncing iPhone apps with iTunes

#879 / 2011-02-11 09:30:00 / 1:15 min.

With all of the great

applications available for iPhone

, you may find yourself needing to

manage your applications

by removing some for later use. With your

iTunes account

, you can

remove an app from your iPhone

and still have it available to install at a later date. We'll show you

how to sync your iPhone apps with iTunes

and

add or remove applications from your iPhone

in this tutorial.

Tutorials

Adding multiple email accounts to your iPhone

#875 / 2011-02-07 09:30:00 / 1:14 min.

These days, most people have

multiple email addresses

so it only makes sense that you'd be able to

add multiple email accounts to your iPhone

. In this episode, we'll show you how to do just that and show you how to

manage your various email accounts

from your iPhone. It's a pretty simple process that makes

keeping up with your email accounts

a piece of cake.

Hootsuite for iPhone

Organizing your streams

#2 / 2011-02-01 09:00:00 / 1:39 min.

Now that you've added your

social networking accounts to Hootsuite

, you should know that you can

organize the order that your feeds appear

. If you want your

Facebook, Twitter or Foursquare

account to be shown at the top, we'll show you how to do that. We'll also show you how to

reorganize the feeds

within these services so that you can quickly see the information that's most important to you.

Hootsuite for iPhone

Connecting to your accounts

#1 / 2011-01-31 09:00:00 / 1:38 min.

With

Hootsuite installed on your iPhone

, it's easy to

keep track of your social networks

. However, before you can do that you'll first need to

add social networks to Hootsuite

through the settings menu. It's an easy process that we'll walk you through in this episode so that, once you're done, you'll be able to

manage your Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare accounts

quickly and easily.

Checking in with Gowalla

Customizing your Gowalla profile

#10 / 2011-01-28 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.

Here, we show you

how to change your Gowalla settings

. This includes your

personal information, profile picture

,

password and privacy settings

, etc. You can also choose to change how Gowalla shares information with sites like Facebook and Twitter if you so choose.

How do I use the Flip Video

Accessing the Flip's setup mode

#4 / 2011-01-13 10:00:00 / 2:05 min.

When you first turn on your

Flip Ultra HD

, you'll be taken to the

initial settings

or access menu. These options include the

time and date settings

as well as the

language settings

. You can get to

access mode on your Flip

to change settings whenever you want by following the steps in this video.

The new Facebook profile page

Facebook privacy settings Pt. 2

#10 / 2010-12-24 09:00:00 / 1:36 min.

In our final episode of this series we'll be showing you how to

adjust privacy settings

further

using the new Facebook account

layout. You can

customize your privacy settings

to allow certain people to

see your profile information

or even to

hide parts of your profile

from certain users.

The new Facebook profile page

Facebook privacy settings Pt. 1

#9 / 2010-12-23 09:00:00 / 1:47 min.

Protecting your privacy online

is important, especially on Facebook. That's why in this episode we'll be showing you how to

adjust your privacy settings

that control how much information other people can see from your

Facebook profile

when they search for you.

How do I use the Amazon Kindle

Using the settings menu

#10 / 2010-12-17 10:00:00 / 3:57 min.

In our final episode on the

new Amazon Kindle

, we show you how to

change your Kindle settings

. These include your

Kindle registration settings

, device name and

Wi-Fi settings

. There are also more options like the ability to

change the default dictionary

, restart your device or

reset to factory defaults

.

Using your Windows Phone 7

Managing your connections

#3 / 2010-12-15 10:00:00 / 5:10 min.

In this episode, we show you how to

manage your wireless connections

on your

Windows Phone 7 device

. We'll show you how to

join a Wi-Fi network

,

connect to a Bluetooth device

and

disable data roaming

, among other things.

How Do I use AppleTV

#12 / 2010-11-12 10:02:00 / 40:54 min.

In this series, we show you

how to use AppleTV

. AppleTV is a

multimedia streaming device

by Apple that allows you to stream media to your television set. Whether you want to

stream photos, videos or music

, or even if you want to

rent movies or television shows

, AppleTV can do it. In fact, it can even

access Netflix, YouTube or Flickr

, and we'll show you how to do all that and more.

How Do I use AppleTV

AppleTV settings

#10 / 2010-11-12 10:00:00 / 5:05 min.

In this episode, we show you how to customize your

AppleTV settings

. We've already shown you some of the settings like the

Network and iTunes Store settings

but here, we'll show you

how to use parental controls

to limit access to your AppleTV, how to modify

audio and video settings

, and more.

Installing Windows from scratch

Finishing your Windows installation

#5 / 2010-11-12 09:00:00 / 2:04 min.

In this episode, we show you how to finalize your

Windows 7 install

. Once the

install process

is complete, you'll be prompted to

configure your computer

with your new copy of Windows. This involves entering your

product key

and following through with some other steps before you start

using Windows 7

for the first time.

Gmail power user tips

Enabling Canned Responses in Gmail

#4 / 2010-11-04 09:00:00 / 2:11 min.

In this episode, we show you how to

enable Canned Responses in Gmail

.

Canned responses

allow you to

save frequently used responses

so that you can use them repeatedly with the simple click of a button, which can save time if you often find yourself using similar responses.

How Do I use AppleTV

Configuring your network connection

#3 / 2010-11-03 10:00:00 / 2:56 min.

Here, we show you how to set up your

AppleTV's network configuration

, which you'll need to do to

stream your media

. The simplest way is to use an Ethernet cable to physically connect your device, but

connecting your AppleTV wirelessly

to your

home network

is just as easy. We'll show you how to connect both ways in this tutorial.

How Do I use AppleTV

Using the AppleTV interface

#2 / 2010-11-02 10:00:00 / 2:36 min.

In order to interact with your

AppleTV device

, you'll need to either use the

remote control

provided or use an

iPad, iPod or iPhone

with the remote app set up. In this episode, we'll focus on

using the AppleTV remote

and we'll start by showing you how to use it to

navigate through the AppleTV menus

.

iPad and iPhone accessibility options

A look at iPhone and iPad accessibility options

#1 / 2010-11-01 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.

In this first episode we'll give you a general overview of some of the

accessibility options

available on the

iPhone and the iPad

. We'll show you

how to access accessibility features

and show you what options there are available to you.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

Using the Last.fm homepage

#10 / 2010-10-29 09:00:00 / 1:46 min.

The homepage is the center of your

Last.fm account

, which is why we're going to show you

how to use the homepage

in this episode. We'll show you

how to customize your homepage

and

how to use your homepage

to

keep track of your friends

and

music recommendations

.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

Editing your Last.fm profile

#3 / 2010-10-20 09:00:00 / 1:50 min.

In this episode, we'll tell you how to

customize your Last.fm profile

. You can

add personal information

or even

add a picture

so that other users can find you easier. We'll also show you how to change your

privacy settings

and

notification options

.

Expand your iPhone use using myPhoneDesktop

Changing myPhoneDesktop settings

#2 / 2010-10-12 09:00:00 / 3:05 min.

Once you have the

myPhoneDesktop application

installed on your iPhone and the

desktop client

installed on your computer, you're ready to go. In this episode, we'll explain some of the

myPhoneDesktop settings

and ways you can customize the app to your liking, including

setting alerts

and choosing how your app will fetch data.

The Sweet Stuff: Twitter Top Secrets

Setting my location in Twitter

#2 / 2010-10-12 09:00:00 / 1:52 min.

In this episode, we show you yet another

Twitter Top Secret

: the ability to

add locations to your tweets

. This

location information

will tell your followers where you are when you

post a tweet

and can be turned off at any time.

How Do I use the BlackBerry Torch

Working with BlackBerry OS 6.0

#3 / 2010-10-06 09:00:00 / 3:41 min.

The

BlackBerry OS 6.0

boasts some great improvements over its past incarnations and we'll go over some of those changes in this episode. Most significant among the improvements are the

new BlackBerry home screen

and

improved touch support

. It's also easier now to

manage and access applications

and

change your BlackBerry options

.

How Do I use the BlackBerry Torch

#7 / 2010-10-04 09:01:00 / 16:42 min.

In this series, we show you how to use

BlackBerry OS 6.0

, which comes with the

BlackBerry Torch

. We'll show you

how to navigate your BlackBerry

and

manage your applications

, as well as how to find any file on your BlackBerry. There are also some great

multimedia tools

, which we'll show you how to use.

How to set up the Nintendo Wii

Navigating the Wii dashboard

#4 / 2010-09-30 17:30:20 / 4:45 min.

Your

Wii dashboard

is where you access most of your Wii's functions. It comes with a

weather channel

, a

news channel

and more, and allows you to surf the Internet with an Internet connection. We'll show you how to

use your Wii dashboard

in this episode, including how to

change your Wii settings

and the dashboard layout.

Tutorials

Changing the settings of Priority Inbox

#811 / 2010-09-30 09:30:00 / 2:18 min.

If you've started

using Gmail's Priority Inbox

then you should know that there are some settings that you can change. We'll show you how you can

change your default inbox

, choose what

Priority Inbox displays

, select whether

Importance markers

are shown and more.

How to set up the Nintendo Wii

Connecting a Wiimote to your Wii

#3 / 2010-09-29 09:00:00 / 2:01 min.

In this episode, we show you

how to connect a Wiimote

to a Wii. This comes in handy if you want to

connect additional Wiimotes

to your console or if you want to bring your Wiimote to use at a friend's house. We'll also show you

how to reconnect Wiimotes

that have previously been connected to your Wii.

How to set up the Nintendo Wii

How to configure your Wii

#2 / 2010-09-28 09:00:00 / 5:10 min.

Here, we walk you through the

configuration of your Wii console

. We'll show you

how to set up your Wii

for the first time, which includes

setting the time and date

, a nickname for the Wii and more. We'll also show you how to

set up parental controls

so you can restrict some of the functions of your Wii console.

How to set up the Nintendo Wii

#6 / 2010-09-27 09:01:00 / 21:08 min.

In this series we'll show you

how to set up the Wii

game console. We'll start by showing you

how to hook up the Wii

hardware and

configure your Wii

system and how to properly place the Wii sensor bar. We'll also show you how to

navigate the Wii dashboard

,

create a Mii character

and

connect a Wiimote

to your system.

How to microblog with Tumblr

How to change your Tumblr account settings

#10 / 2010-09-17 09:00:00 / 2:03 min.

You can have a look at your

Tumblr account settings

to see if there is anything that you want to change. You can

change your email address

or password at any time, as well as change how your

Dashboard displays posts

. There is also a way to have your

Twitter synchronize with Tumblr

.

How to use Google Sites

How to manage your Google Sites

#9 / 2010-09-09 09:00:00 / 1:39 min.

Using

Google Sites

to

create a website

allows you to

manage your website

's changes and development easily. You can

track changes

, see previous versions,

view revisions

and more. We'll show you all about

managing your Google Sites

in this video.

How to microblog with Tumblr

Advanced customizing with Tumblr

#4 / 2010-09-09 09:00:00 / 2:44 min.

There are plenty of options at your disposal to

customize your Tumblr account

in more advanced ways. You can

import feeds to your Tumblr

from Twitter, Blogger and YouTube, and you can access

advanced account options

in order to

change your time zone

,

enable high-res photos

,

open links in new windows

and more.

Tutorials

How to make Aero faster in Windows 7

#795 / 2010-09-08 09:30:00 / 1:45 min.

Aero is one of the cooler

features in Windows 7

. It gives open windows that translucent, glass look. Unfortunately, it can put a bit of strain on older video cards. If you like

using Aero

but your computer isn't running it fast enough, there is something you can do to

make Aero faster

. Here's how!

Tutorials

How to enable extensions in Safari 5

#787 / 2010-08-27 09:30:00 / 1:00 min.

Safari 5

can now

run extensions

but you have to first enable them. To

enable extensions in Safari 5

, you have to change some of your

browser settings

first. Then you'll be able to run extensions just like in other browsers.

How to use Etsy to buy and sell online

How to set vacation settings on Etsy

#10 / 2010-08-27 09:00:00 / 1:51 min.

If you're

selling on Etsy

, you should remember that there are certain

fees Etsy charges

for selling. We'll go over those in this episode and tell you

how to activate Vacation Mode

for when you want to close your

online store

for a bit.

Tutorials

How to change the keyboard on your Android phone

#784 / 2010-08-24 09:30:00 / 2:42 min.

Your

Android phone

comes with a

default keyboard

that you can use for

typing

messages and all sorts of things. What you might not know is that you can

download alternate keyboards

to make typing easier. These

alternate keyboards for Android

are available on

Android Market

for free!

Tutorials

How to hide the ribbon in Office 2010

#783 / 2010-08-23 09:30:00 / 1:18 min.

The

control ribbon

that has all of the tools for

Office 2010

can be hidden if you'd like. Although it is handy to have, it does take up a bit of space so we'll show you how to

hide the control ribbon in Office 2010

whenever you want.

How to use Etsy to buy and sell online

How to create an Etsy account

#2 / 2010-08-17 09:00:00 / 2:14 min.

To

use Etsy

, you will first need to know

how to create an Etsy account

. You can either

create a buyer account

or

create a seller account

, or both. However, a seller account will need to have

credit card verification

so that Etsy will know that you are able to cover the

sale fees in Etsy

. Buyer accounts are free.

Tutorials

How to use Google Buzz on your Android phone

#778 / 2010-08-16 09:30:00 / 1:42 min.

Google Buzz

was formerly only available through

Gmail

as Google's answer to Twitter. Now the

social networking service

is available as an app for the

Android phone

.

Using Google Buzz

, you can update your Google Buzz while on the go. It's a

free download

, so check it out!

Tutorials

How to pin Control Panel to the toolbar in Windows 7

#777 / 2010-08-13 09:30:00 / 1:25 min.

There are many times when you will need to pull up the

control panel

.

Windows 7

makes things easier for you by allowing you to

pin the control panel

to the

taskbar

. You can also take

components of the control panel

and pin those to the taskbar too to make them

easier to access

. It's easy to do and we'll show you how in this tutorial.

How to keep your Facebook account private and secure

Sharing with applications on Facebook

#9 / 2010-08-05 09:00:00 / 1:21 min.

Many

Facebook applications

will request

access to your account

when you're installing them. Some may not and will only be able to use and view the parts of your profile that you've made public. If you want to

keep your Facebook profile secure

then the best idea may be to either

deny access

to the application or not install it at all.

How to keep your Facebook account private and secure

Changing your photo tagging settings in Facebook

#8 / 2010-08-04 09:00:00 / 1:58 min.

There are lots of unflattering

pictures of people

out there, and chances are you don't want to be in one of them. That's why, when you're

using Facebook

, it's important that you

check your security settings

for

photo and video tagging

. This keeps too many people from

tagging your photos

or viewing photos you have been tagged in.

How to keep your Facebook account private and secure

Keeping your Facebook posts private

#7 / 2010-08-03 09:00:00 / 1:29 min.

When you're

using Facebook

, you may wonder how many people can

view your posts

. There are

privacy settings

governing posts so if you'd like, you can

change the privacy level

of each post or the

privacy settings for your posts

in general. We'll show you how to customize them to your liking.

Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings

How to scan your Facebook privacy settings

#11 / 2010-07-30 09:01:00 / 2:02 min.

When you're

using Facebook

, you may want a second opinion as to whether your

privacy settings

are really secure. Fortunately, there is a site called

ReclaimPrivacy.org

that will do exactly that and tell you the results of its

Facebook privacy scan

. It's a great feature that's free of charge.

Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings

Protecting your information from Facebook advertisements

#10 / 2010-07-30 09:00:00 / 1:26 min.

If you've been

using Facebook

, you've undoubtedly noticed the ads on the site. There is an option in your

privacy settings

that can either allow or prevent your information from being used in ads directed at your friends. If you want to

protect your Facebook privacy settings

, follow along with the steps this episode.

How do I use a digital SLR

How to use manual mode on your digital SLR

#5 / 2010-07-30 09:00:00 / 2:59 min.

For those who want to

control shutter speed

and

aperture settings

at the same time, there is

manual mode

. This mode is used by professionals and takes a bit of getting used to when

using your digital SLR camera

, but allows for

greater control

. Basically, all of the features of

shutter priority

and

aperture priority

modes are here but

without automatic compensation

.

Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings

Protecting your information from Facebook applications

#9 / 2010-07-29 09:00:00 / 1:17 min.

There is a way to

protect your private information

from applications when

using Facebook

. It might take a little bit of time, but by going through your

Facebook application settings

you'll have your

privacy protected

in no time.

How to keep your Facebook account private and secure

Keeping friends from sharing your information

#4 / 2010-07-29 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.

You may have been unaware while

using Facebook

that your friends can

share information

about you unknowingly through

games and applications

. Fortunately, you can prevent this by making some tweaks to your

privacy settings

.

Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings

Understanding Facebook applications and your privacy

#8 / 2010-07-28 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.

If you've

installed applications

when you're

using Facebook

then you may be unaware that you've been

sharing information with those applications

. That includes all of your

profile information

that you might have thought was private. We'll tell you more in this tutorial.

How to keep your Facebook account private and secure

Changing your application and website privacy

#3 / 2010-07-28 09:00:00 / 1:09 min.

If you're one of those

Facebook users

who has installed a lot of

applications and games

then you might want to take another look at your

privacy settings

. There is an entire category of privacy settings that applies purely to applications, games and websites and changing these settings may help

keep your Facebook account secure

.

How do I use a digital SLR

Understanding your digital SLR's mode dial

#2 / 2010-07-27 09:00:00 / 4:30 min.

Understanding

how to use the mode dial

is one of the most important things to learn about

how to use a DSLR

or digital SLR camera. The mode will determine the

aperture value

,

shutter speed

and more, which are key to

taking a good photo

.

Learning the modes

will help you to

avoid overexposing or underexposing

shots and will

make your pictures crisper

and clearer.

How to keep your Facebook account private and secure

Customizing your Facebook privacy settings

#2 / 2010-07-27 09:00:00 / 1:31 min.

If

using Facebook

's

default privacy settings

isn't for you then you can always

customize your privacy settings

. This way, you can have complete control over your

sharing settings

and what people can see from your profile, even allowing you to

block other users

from seeing certain things.

Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings

How to delete your Facebook account

#6 / 2010-07-26 09:00:00 / 1:47 min.

If you've been

using Facebook

for a long time, you may have occasionally considered

deleting your account

. However, the option to

deactivate your account

is much easier to find, and is much less permanent. We'll show you

how to delete your Facebook account

as well as how to simply deactivate it in this tutorial.

Tutorials

How to change a color scheme in Office 2010

#759 / 2010-07-22 09:30:00 / 1:28 min.

If you like to

customize your software

then you'll be pleased to know that you can

create color schemes

for your

Office 2010 Suite

. Each program can be given it's own

unique color scheme

so that

Microsoft Word

could be blue,

Excel

could be black and so on.

How to use MyHeritage.com to make a family tree

Managing your privacy settings on MyHeritage.com

#9 / 2010-07-15 09:00:00 / 1:38 min.

As with any other social networking site, you'll want to

manage your privacy settings

when

using MyHeritage.com

. You can change your privacy settings so that only members of your family tree have

permission to view photos

, information, or your family tree itself. Of course, it would be best if you

allow family members certain privileges

so they can help build the tree.

Routers 201: Intermediate Studies

How to use remote administration on your router

#8 / 2010-06-30 09:00:00 / 3:06 min.

If you want the ability to

change router settings remotely

, then you'll have to tweak a couple of settings. This is an

advanced router option

that is easy to do and once you're finished, you'll be able to

change your router settings

from wherever you are.

Routers 201: Intermediate Studies

How to back up your router settings

#6 / 2010-06-28 09:00:00 / 3:06 min.

By this point in our tutorial series you may have followed our steps to

create blocks for websites

,

set up a schedule

or change other settings to

configure your router

properly. Of course these things take time, so to be on the safe side we'll show you how to

back up your router settings

.

getting started with foursquare

Foursquare profile and privacy settings

#6 / 2010-06-21 09:00:00 / 1:01 min.

Keeping your profile current

is important in all

social networking services

. Just like with Twitter and Facebook, you can

change your foursquare profile

whenever you want. Here we'll show you how to

change your account details

including your location, email and so on.

Facebook Privacy Primer

Deactivating your Facebook account

#10 / 2010-06-18 09:00:00 / 1:33 min.

If

Facebook

has started to take up too much of your time or if you find yourself obsessing about what happened to the members of your Grade 3 class, you can always choose to

deactivate your Facebook account

. Deactivation is temporary and gives you the option to take a breather from Facebook without actually

deleting your profile

. It's a simple, reversible procedure that only takes a couple of minutes.

Facebook Privacy Primer

Removing yourself from ads

#9 / 2010-06-17 09:00:00 / 1:25 min.

Facebook

advertisements are all over the place when you're online. You may have even noticed pictures of your friends being used in them. If you're concerned that your friends might be seeing pictures of you in their

Facebook advertisements

then you can change some

privacy settings

so that you stay on the safe side. It only takes a few quick steps that might afford you some peace of mind from the advertising industry!

Tutorials

How to set Gmail as your default email in Opera

#737 / 2010-06-15 09:30:00 / 3:33 min.

Opera is a wonderful Web browser. It's fast, it's lean, and it has a world of cool features. In addition, it just keeps getting better and better. If you use Gmail for your email needs, however, you may think that you can't use it as the default for Opera. Sure you can and here's how!

Facebook Privacy Primer

News feed privacy

#7 / 2010-06-15 09:00:00 / 1:27 min.

If you're a

Facebook

user who constantly

posts to your news feed

then you'll be happy to know that you can change who has

access to your news feed

. Much as you can with photo albums, you can have your news feed visible to friends, friends of friends, or even custom groups. You can even change it so that your custom group is the one selected by default. It's easy and we'll show you how in this episode!

Facebook Privacy Primer

Removing applications from Facebook

#6 / 2010-06-14 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.

There are so many cool

applications on Facebook

that it's easy to forget the ones we downloaded last month or even last week. Your list of applications can quickly swell with unused apps and, although they don't take up hard drive space or local resources, all of these applications have access to your information. If you're done with an application and don't want it

accessing your personal information

, you can

remove the Facebook application

by following these simple steps.

Facebook Privacy Primer

Replying to comments in email

#5 / 2010-06-11 09:00:00 / 1:16 min.

In this episode, we'll show you an easy way to

respond to Facebook messages

through email. It's simple once you've got it set up and it's a great way to avoid visiting the

Facebook

page if you are at work, school, or on a public computer. You might have to

change your notification settings

in order to get it going, but it only takes a minute. Here's how to set it up!

Facebook Privacy Primer

Who can see your friends

#4 / 2010-06-10 09:00:00 / 1:16 min.

Friends lists

can get quite large on Facebook and relationships can get complicated. For a number of reasons you may want to

make your friends list invisible

to others or change which friends are always displayed on your friends list. This may be to

protect your privacy

or maybe to protect your friends'. It's a simple edit that doesn't take much time at all. We'll show you how to change your friends list

privacy settings

in this episode!

Facebook Privacy Primer

Your privacy and your friends

#3 / 2010-06-09 09:00:00 / 1:40 min.

You might be unaware (as we were before researching this tutorial) that Facebook has a separate

settings menu

for what your friends can share about you. This includes information about you that can be shared through

websites and applications

, even if you don't have those applications. Here we take a look at how to

change those privacy settings

and ensure that you have full control over what information can be shared about you.

Tutorials

How to change camera settings on your Android phone

#719 / 2010-05-27 09:30:00 / 1:50 min.

The

camera on your Android

phone comes with certain default settings. We'll show you how to check the default settings for your Android phone's camera and even

change the camera defaults

if you'd like. It only takes a couple of minutes and you can

adjust the camera settings

whenever you want.

Tutorials

How to clear a default application on your Android phone

#716 / 2010-05-25 09:31:00 / 1:48 min.

As you download more

programs for your Android

phone you might find that you prefer those to the ones that your phone still uses by default. There is a way to

clear the default programs

on your handset so that those won't be used first and, at the same time,

set default programs

that you prefer more. We'll show you how in this tutorial!

Beginners tips for Photobucket

Changing your Photobucket account settings

#9 / 2010-05-20 09:00:00 / 2:24 min.

As you might expect, Photobucket has several settings that you can change in your account. You can

change your personal information

, your password and your album settings. Your

album settings

will allow you to change how many thumbnails display per page, whether your album is private, whether the images link back to the album and more. Follow along to see how you can change your

account settings in Photobucket

!

Tutorials

How to make Aero faster in Windows 7

#704 / 2010-05-17 09:31:00 / 1:45 min.

Aero is one of the cooler

features in Windows 7

. It gives open windows that translucent, glass look. Unfortunately, it can put a bit of strain on older video cards. If you like

using Aero

but your computer isn't running it fast enough, there is something you can do to

make Aero faster

. Here's how!

Tutorials

How to change the number of icons on your BlackBerry screen

#697 / 2010-05-12 09:30:00 / 1:53 min.

Your BlackBerry screen comes with a default number of icons. But if you want to

change how many icons your BlackBerry

displays, it's actually pretty easy. We'll show you how to do that right here so you can

customize your BlackBerry

more to your liking!

Gmail 401: Graduate Studies

Using and understanding https

#8 / 2010-05-12 09:00:00 / 1:46 min.

These days security is a big issue, especially when it comes to the Internet. You've got personal information, financial information and all kinds of other data that you don't want other people getting their hands on. So it is with email too. That's why Gmail provides an option of using https and

boosting your email security

. It's easy to do and we'll show you how in this tutorial!

Tutorials

How to have Gmail as the default email in Opera

#696 / 2010-05-11 09:31:00 / 3:33 min.

Opera is a wonderful

web browser

. It's fast, it's lean and it has a world of cool features. Plus, it keeps getting better and better. If you use Gmail for your email needs, however, you may wonder if there's a way to use

Gmail as Opera's default email

. There sure is and we'll show you how right here.

How to use Skype

Advanced Skype settings

#10 / 2010-05-07 09:00:00 / 1:50 min.

There are many more options to Skype beyond the basics that we have already covered. We'll go over some of the more

advanced settings in Skype

here and show you how to do things like

change notifications, allow call forwarding and voicemail, and set up hot-keys

. You'll be a Skype pro in no time!

How to use Skype

Privacy settings in Skype

#9 / 2010-05-06 09:00:00 / 1:38 min.

Just in case you don't want to get bombarded with calls or messages, Skype gives you the option to

change your privacy settings

. These allow you to toggle whether people need to be contacts in order to call you or to send messages or video. We'll show you how to do all that and more in this tutorial!

Tutorials

How to turn on Caps Lock on your iPhone

#687 / 2010-05-05 09:30:00 / 1:36 min.

There are times when you want to

type all in caps

. Maybe you want to text your frustrations to friends in block letters. Maybe your favorite team just scored and you want to show people that your REALLY care. Or maybe you just want to type FBI or LOL. Either way, we'll show you how to

activate Caps Lock on your iPhone

in this tutorial!

Tutorials

How to use live wallpaper on your Android phone

#682 / 2010-04-30 09:31:00 / 1:51 min.

You love your Android phone and you think it's pretty cool. Well, with the release of

Android operating system 2.1

it just got even cooler. While there were plenty of settings already available, now your

Android phone can have "living" wallpaper

!

Palm Pre Basics

Initial setup of the Palm Pre

#2 / 2009-09-21 09:01:00 / 6:09 min.

Now that we've taken a hardware tour of the

new Palm Pre

, it's time to look at the software that makes it run. In part two of this 12-part video tutorial series, Jay Goldman runs through the

initial setup procedures for the Palm Pre

. With this tutorial, you'll be up and running on your

new Palm Pre smartphone

in no time.

Tutorials

How to change your computer's boot order

#380 / 2009-09-03 09:30:00 / 3:29 min.

Boot order

refers to which device your computer looks at first when you first power it on. This order is established in the

CMOS or BIOS settings

in your computer. You can decide to

make a USB key the first boot device

or slightly

speed up your computer's boot time

by telling it to look on the disk that contains your operating system first. Here's

how to easily change your computer's boot order

. It will also allow you to

boot from a CD or DVD

if you need to reinstall an operating system or run diagnostics on a misbehaving PC.

Tutorials

How to clean up your Ubuntu computer

#359 / 2009-08-19 09:31:00 / 1:46 min.

If your

Ubuntu is running slowly

or if you're noticing

slow Ubuntu start-up times

, chances are your Ubuntu install is junked-up. Fortunately,

Ubuntu

has its own

Computer Janitor

who can help you to

keep Ubuntu running smoothly

.

Tutorials

Check your iPhone data and voice usage

#338 / 2009-08-05 09:30:00 / 1:15 min.

Curious about

how much data you've downloaded on your iPhone

? How much data you've sent? Maybe you're curious how long since your iPhone was last on the charger? Or

how long you've talked on the phone this month

? For these things and more you can

check your iPhone's usage stats.

Tutorials

How to set the date and time in Ubuntu

#314 / 2009-07-20 09:30:00 / 1:50 min.

If you're running

Ubuntu Linux

and find the time is wrong, fear not: it's easy to

set the date and time in Ubuntu

and even

adjust Ubuntu for a different timezone

. Here's how!

The Finer Points of Facebook

Fine-tune your Facebook profile

#8 / 2009-07-08 09:00:00 / 2:27 min.

Filling out your

profile on Facebook

gives your Facebook friends an idea of what you're into. Movies, music, books, even religions and political leanings and much, much more is all fair game in the

complete Facebook profile

.

Tutorials

How to use the improved User Account Control in Windows 7 RC1

#274 / 2009-06-22 09:30:00 / 1:48 min.

Windows Vista has its share of problems. One of the biggest annoyances for users turned out to be the

User Account Control (UAC)

which harassed users with permission dialog boxes every time they tried to make a system change. Microsoft shows it's been listening and in Windows 7 RC1 you can

change the UAC settings

for the way you work.

Reinstalling Windows XP

Finishing Windows XP Reinstall

#6 / 2009-06-08 09:00:00 / 3:41 min.

As we progress with our

reinstall Windows

needs some input from us.
There are regional settings, network settings, and other options and preferences that we'll need to set. We're on the downhill side of doing a fresh,

clean install of Windows XP

.

BlackBerry Basics

Using email on your BlackBerry

#5 / 2009-05-01 09:00:00 / 2:22 min.

The BlackBerry's killer app is email. The BlackBerry uses what's called "push email" which automatically sends new emails to your device as they arrive. It also handles common email attachments. In this installment of the BlackBerry Basics series, we'll show you how to use the email on the BlackBerry Storm, along with some useful tips and tricks.

Tutorials

How to export your Speed Dial settings

#145 / 2009-03-23 09:31:00 / 2:08 min.

When we did the tutorial on the Speed Dial addon for Firefox we got lots of nice emails about it. Many of the emails wanted to know if it was possible to copy or transfer your work to another copy of Speed Dial. As a matter of fact it's very possible and here's how it's done.

Beginner's Guide to Blogging with Blogger

Blog Privacy 101

#4 / 2009-03-19 09:00:00 / 2:47 min.

Your blog settings is where you can do things like change the title of your blog, add a description to go along with the title or even use your own custom domain for your blog. It's also where you can decide just who can see your blog - anyone on the Internet or select people who you invite. If you want to add additional authors to contribute stories and content to your blog you can do that in your settings as well. Your settings page is like the hub of your blog so make sure you take the time to go through them and create the functionality that you desire.

Working with Wikipedia 101

Tweaks and preferences in Wikipedia

#8 / 2009-02-25 09:00:00 / 2:31 min.

If you've taken the time to set up your very own Wikipedia account, then you should probably dive right into your preferences and make Wikipedia look and work the way you want it to. Don't like the way the articles are displayed? Change the theme! Want more out of your Wikipedia account? Add gadgets! There's more than meets the eye here, so don't be afraid to poke around and change things up.

Google Reader and RSS feeds

Your personal feed preferences

#9 / 2009-01-29 09:00:00 / 2:15 min.

Delving into the Settings section of Google Reader, we have much more control over the way our feeds behave, how we want to read feeds and whether feeds or folders are shared or kept private. We also find out how to export our feeds from Google Reader and into another RSS reader.

In Depth with IrfanView

Options in IrfanView pt.1

#8 / 2008-12-31 09:30:00 / 2:35 min.

You might be amazed at the number of options you have to choose from when using IrfanView. Buckle your seat belt and we'll get in to just some of them. These advanced options may seem intimidating at first, but they let you tell IrfanView how you want it to behave... and you certainly won't be wanting for options.

How Do I use AppleTV

In this series we show you

how to use AppleTV

. AppleTV is a

multimedia streaming device

by Apple that allows you to stream media to your television set. Whether you want to

stream photos, videos or music

, or even if you want to

rent movies or television shows

, AppleTV can do it. In fact, it can even

access Netflix, YouTube or Flickr

, and we'll show you how to do all that and more.

Using the new and improved Twitter

In this series we'll show you how the new and improved Twitter is better than ever before and show you

how to use the new Twitter

. We'll show you how to

navigate the new Twitter interface

and show you how to

get more information out of tweets

, including how the new Twitter allows for pictures and

YouTube videos in tweets

.

How Do I use the BlackBerry Torch

In this series we show you how to use

BlackBerry OS 6.0

which comes with the

BlackBerry Torch

. We'll show you

how to navigate your BlackBerry

and

manage your applications

, as well as how to find any file on your BlackBerry. There are also some great

multimedia tools

which we'll show you how to use.

Customizing your Tumblr account

If you've ever wanted to do more with your Tumblr account then we've got some tricks to show you. In this series we'll show you how to change your Tumblr theme, use the Tumblr directory and use the Tumblr bookmarklet. We'll also show you how to access Tumblr on your iPhone so you can post to Tumblr from wherever you are.

Setting up Dual Monitors on your Mac

A MacBook or MacBook Pro is great for traveling. It's also great for working at your desk. At your desk you can have a wireless mouse, speakers for your music and more. To make you even more productive you can also attach a second monitor. It's quick and easy and we'll walk you through it.

Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings

If you're a frequent

Facebook user

then you'll want to watch each of these 10 episodes, plus the bonus! We go over

Facebook community features

, how they affect your

personal privacy settings

, how to

prevent applications from accessing your information

and more! Stick around for each of the episodes and

protect your privacy

!

Facebook Privacy Primer

UPDATE: Facebook has begun rolling out new and simplified privacy settings for some users. Many of the tips in this series still directly apply however.

Facebook

is a great social networking tool that keeps you in contact with your friends and family. However, it also raises certain

privacy concerns

that make many people wonder about the

privacy of their photos, videos

and other content. Fortunately Facebook has lots of

privacy settings

that you can change to your liking. They are easy to change but often hard to find. In this 10-part tutorial series we'll show you how to

safeguard your Facebook account

by changing your privacy settings!

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Throughout this series we'll show you how to use GarageBand for iPad so that you can start creating your own songs. The iPad's touchscreen interface makes playing the software instruments an interesting experience and plugging in an electric guitar or USB keyboard is possible too.

Hootsuite for iPhone

If you're a user of Facebook, Twitter or Foursquare and you're looking for one app to rule them all, then you should check out Hootsuite. Hootsuite is an iPhone app that allows you to manage your social networking services easily and all from the same application. You can use Hootsuite to keep up with your newsfeeds, check in to locations or update your status across multiple accounts at the same time.

How do I use the HTC HD7

Throughout this series we'll show you how to use the HTC HD7. This is a smartphone running Windows Phone 7 featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen. We'll show you how to set up your HD7, how to use Windows Phone 7, how to get WP7 apps and more.

Keeping up with your favorite shows on Hulu

If you use Hulu to watch videos then we've got some secrets we want to share with you. In this series we'll show you how to find videos using tags, how to manage your video queue and subscriptions and how to rate the videos that you watch. We'll also show you how to change your privacy settings so that your viewing history and favorite shows stay private.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

In this series we show you

how to use Last.fm

to

play your favorite tracks

and

find new music

. We'll start by showing you how to

create a Last.fm account

and show you some interesting features like how to

find events in your area

, how to

create playlists

and how to

get music recommendations

.

The new Facebook profile page

In this series we introduce you to the new Facebook profile. We'll show you what changes to your Facebook profile page have been made and tell you how you can customize your profile snapshot,

What is the Roku

The latest Roku products are devices that let you stream video to your television at home. We'll be using the premium Roku XDS model to show you how to set up a Roku and get started watching videos. We'll also show you how to add channels and navigate between them and demonstrate how to play content off of an external drive.

How to microblog with Tumblr

In this series we show you

how to use Tumblr

, a

microblogging site

where you can

share your thoughts

as well as

post videos and pictures online

for others to see. We'll also show you how to

follow friends on Tumblr

and

customize your Tumblr

account so that you can make it personal and expressive.

The Sweet Stuff: Twitter Top Secrets

In this

Sweet Stuff series

we show you some

Twitter top secrets

. We tell you all about how to

save your searches

and

add locations to your tweets

. We also show you how to

follow trends

,

manage your lists

and get information about other Twitter users

using hover cards

.

How to set up the Nintendo Wii

In this series we'll show you

how to set up the Wii

game console. We'll start by showing you

how to hook up the Wii

hardware and

configure your Wii

system and how to properly place the Wii sensor bar. We'll also show you how to

navigate the Wii dashboard

,

create a Mii character

and

connect a Wiimote

to your system.

Items Tagged with settings

new Notification Center

change the notification sound for incoming SMS messages

hide your phone number

Unlock with WiFi FREE

alarm on your Android phone

connect to a VPN through your Android

how to customize your Android keyboard

update your Android phone

send calls straight to voicemail

change the image size or quality

accessibility options available on your Android

add a non-Gmail email account

how to change the default Android keyboard

data from your Android while roaming

add multiple Google accounts to your Android

sync settings

change your Android home screen

live wallpaper

custom ringtones for your Android smartphone

free Ringdroid app

assign custom ringtones to your contacts

Android smartphones

free apps on the Android Market

disable interest-based ads

Android smartphone

change your SMS notification sound

Android phones

create Wi-Fi hotspots

mobile devices

customize your Android smartphone

ringtones and notification sounds

wallpaper images

factory reset for your Android phone

selling or giving away your phone

how to back up your data

Android smartphone

connecting to the Internet

save money

connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi

how to set up Wi-Fi on your Android

secure your Android phone with a passcode

security options

password, a PIN

protect your privacy

HP TouchPad

accounts and applications

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections

HP TouchPad

tablet computers

how to set up your HP TouchPad

setting the language and region

connecting to a Wi-Fi network

creating a webOS account

sync your iTunes library

Android smartphone

doubleTwist app

free application

transfer media between iTunes and your Android

BlackBerry PlayBook

connecting to an external display

HD television

micro-HDMI port

how to change your display settings

customize your Android smartphone

change your Android's look

Android Settings

hide your number during calls

create a blocked numbers list

BlackBerry PlayBook

calendar or email application

Research in Motion

connect to a BlackBerry smartphone

BlackBerry Bridge

how to turn on Bluetooth

BlackBerry PlayBook

connect to a BlackBerry smartphone through Bluetooth

how to enable Internet tethering

how to connect to a Wi-Fi network

using the BlackBerry PlayBook