In this series we'll show you

how to use the BlackBerry PlayBook

. The long-awaited

tablet from Research in Motion

is smaller and lighter than many other tablets on the market and its unique OS makes the interface different from other

tablets like the iPad

. We'll point out the differences, both positive and negative, over the next few episodes.

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.

In this series of How do I we'll explain what solid state drives (SSDs) are and tell you some of the pros and cons to SSD technology. We'll also tell you how you can install a solid state drive into your laptop, find external SSD storage and upgrade your Macbook Air's SSD drive. Each of those tasks gets its own episode so stay tuned to learn how to do each upgrade step by step.

Sean Carruthers runs through all the steps in

shooting and editing together great videos using the cameras on the iPhone 4

from the first time you hit the record button to the finished, polished end product. From where to find videos you've shot to how to edit your videos both on the iPhone 4 or on the Mac or PC, you're well covered.

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.

In this series, we give you an

advanced Wii tutorial

. We'll show you some more

advanced Wii features

like how to

connect your Wii to the Internet

, how to

browse Wii channels

, how to

use the Wii Store

and more. We also include an episode where we'll explain some points about

GameCube compatibility

.

Over 10 episodes we show

you how to build a PC

from scratch. We show you how to

make your own custom PC

starting with picking out your

computer components

. We'll show you how to

install your motherboard and CPU

and everything else you need to get your computer running.

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.

In this series we give you an

advanced Wii tutorial

. We'll show you some more

advanced Wii features

like how to

connect your Wii to the Internet

, how to

browse Wii channels

, how to

use the Wii Store

and more. We also include an episode where we'll explain some points about

GameCube compatibility

.

In this series we show you how to use Amazon's Kindle, the ebook reader that started it all. The latest models offer built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and improved electronic ink displays for easier readability. We'll show you how to get ebooks online

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.

Over these four episodes we'll be showing you a couple of ways that you can shoot better video. There are a number of ways that you can improve the quality of your video, and some of those include choosing the right video equipment, improving your audio quality and using the right video shooting techniques. We'll go over each of those topics over the following tutorials.

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that lets devices communicate with each other without the need for a physical connection. The benefits are obvious; no more cords or cables connecting our headsets to our phones, our keyboards and mice to our computers. In this series, Sean Carruthers takes a close look at Bluetooth technology and shows us

how to pair a Bluetooth headset with a phone

,

how to use Bluetooth

and some

uses for Bluetooth you may not have known existed

.

First there were CDs, and then came DVDs, and now we have Blu-ray. More than just a technology for watching movies on your high-definition screen, Blu-ray is an optical storage medium that can store many gigabytes of files, not just video. In this series we explain further what Blu-ray is and show you how to install a Blu-ray drive and burn a Blu-ray disc.

Over 10 episodes we show

you how to build a PC

from scratch. We show you how to

make your own custom PC

starting with picking out your

computer components

. We'll show you how to

install your motherboard and CPU

and everything else you need to get your computer running.

In this

How do I?

series we'll help you to

understand your computer

's hardware setup by giving you a step-by-step walkthrough of the

anatomy of a computer

. We'll show you

how to locate your hardware

and

how to upgrade computer components

, including the

expansion cards

,

RAM sticks

,

hard drives

and the

motherboard

.

In this five-part series we'll explain to you

how to use a digital SLR

or DSLR camera. We'll teach you about the

components of a DSLR

and show you what

functions are common to DSLRs

. We'll also be telling you

how to take pictures

using a DSLR

and help you to

understand your DSLR's features

.

In this series we'll tell you about

different types of lenses

for your

digital SLR camera

. We'll talk about

prime lenses

,

wide-angle lenses

,

telephoto lenses

,

zoom lenses

and

macro lenses

. We'll also show you

how to use different lenses

and go over the pros and cons of each one.

The Flip Video line has been around for a while and many people have caught on with the compact digital video recorders. That's why in this How Do I series we'll show you how to shoot videos using the Flip Ultra HD. This latest Flip Video model boasts a new FlipPort to attach Flip accessories and a removable battery so you can replace it when necessary.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is not the first Android tablet. However, it's the first Android tablet coming from a major manufacturer, the first mass market effort for Android tablets and the first Android tablet that can actually give the iPad a run for its money. We run through a hardware and software tour of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, take a look at apps optimized to run on the Galaxy Tab's 7-inch screen, email and SMS on the Tab as well as taking pics and videos with the 1.3MP front camera and the 5MP back camera.

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.

GPS navigation has become a virtual necessity for people both in their personal lives and in business. Commercial fleets use Global Positioning Systems to keep track of vehicles, regular motorists use GPS technology to chart routes and find locations, and tech-savvy social butterflies use GPS to check in to locations through smartphones. We'll tell you more about GPS technology and what GPS is used for in this series.

In this series we show you

how to set up a home network

, including both

wired networks

and

wireless networks

. We'll also tell you about

power line networking

and show you

how to network media devices

ranging from video game systems to

network attached storage

devices.

Though rumors of a new iPhone (or perhaps even two new iPhones) have dominated the tech news sphere for months now, the one certainty has been the release of the new iteration of Apple's mobile platform, iOS 5. Now that it's here we've put together a series for you showing how to install iOS 5 after backing up your content, highlighting the more significant of the new features and showing you how they work.

The Apple iPhone 4 is more than an incremental upgrade to the now iconic product line. A lot has changed since the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The new Retina display gives a better than ever before view. The two cameras with tap focus and digital zoom make it possible to record HD video and use video chat with FaceTime. Multitasking, folders and a new gyroscope are among the many improvements in the iPhone 4.

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.

In this series we'll show you how to upgrade your iPad to iOS 4.2 and show you some of the new features of iOS 4.2. When you first bought your iPad chances are that it came with a version of iOS 3. The new firmware is a great improvement and allows you to multitask on your iPad, use AirPlay and more. We'll show you all of the key improvements of iOS 4.2 over these five episodes.

There are many reasons that you might want to switch to using an iPad as your main computer: portability, versatility, sheer style... We show you how to make the switch in this series, including what applications you'll likely need and what accessories we recommend

The new iPad 2 by Apple currently threatens to take the world by storm in much the same way as the original did. That's why in this series we'll be showing you how to use the iPad 2 and detailing the various hardware and design improvements that it has to offer. We'll also show you some of the currently available iPad 2 accessories and show you how those work.

In this series we show you how to use the iPhone 4 camera. While there are two cameras on the iPhone 4, the rear one is the primary camera and allows you to shoot 5-megapixel photos with a flash or high density range turned on. We'll show you how to do all that and more, and at the end we'll even suggest some photography apps for the iPhone for you to try out.

Sean Carruthers runs through all the steps in shooting and editing together great videos using the cameras on the iPhone 4 from the first time you hit the record button to the finished, polished end product. From where to find videos you've shot to how to edit your videos both on the iPhone 4 or on the Mac or PC, you're well covered.

Now that you have purchased a Kinect device for the Microsoft Xbox 360 (or maybe Santa Claus brought you one as a Christmas present) you'll need to know how to use your Kinect. In this series we'll outline how to install your Kinect as well as how to play Kinect games and change your Kinect settings.

In this series we'll show you how to use the MacBook Air. We begin by exploring the new MacBook Air's hardware and connection ports, and show you how to interact with your MacBook. We'll also show you how to add programs and connect Bluetooth devices so that you can get the most out of your MacBook Air.

There are a number of reasons you might have for rooting the Barnes and Noble Nook Color to run Android 3.0, also known as Honeycomb. In this series we'll explain some of the benefits of running Honeycomb and show you how to root your Nook Color and use a Windows or Mac computer to install Honeycomb along with Android Market and other Android apps.

In this series we show you

how to change a hard drive

for your

Windows or Mac notebook

. We'll show you

how to find a compatible drive

,

how to backup your computer

and walk you through the steps it takes to

uninstall and replace hard drives

for both Windows and Mac systems.

In this series we show you how to pick the right peripherals for your computer. These include input devices like mice and keyboards as well as monitors so that you can interact with your computer effectively. There are many varieties of input devices so it's important that you pick the computer accessories that work for you.

In this series we'll show you how to use the BlackBerry PlayBook. The long-awaited tablet from Research in Motion is smaller and lighter than many other tablets on the market and its unique OS makes the interface different from other tablets like the iPad. We'll point out the differences, both positive and negative, over the next few episodes.

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.

In this series of How do I we'll explain what solid state drives (SSDs) are and tell you some of the pros and cons to SSD technology. We'll also tell you how you can install a solid state drive into your laptop, find external SSD storage and upgrade your Macbook Air's SSD drive. Each of those tasks gets its own episode so stay tuned to learn how to do each upgrade step by step.

In this series we'll show you how to use the recently released Sony Tablet S running Android. Many Android tablets have failed to impress us before, but this isn't one of them. Its sleek design and ability to integrate into your home theater make it an appealing choice, and its competitive price point makes it a viable option for those looking to purchase their first tablet.

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.

In this series we show you how to use your Windows Phone 7. From setting up your phone to navigating through the Windows Phone 7 mobile interface we've got you covered. We'll also demonstrate how to use the various multimedia features, access Xbox Live from your phone and more all using the new LG Optimus Quantum.