Items Tagged with desktop
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#42 / 2013-02-21 08:00:00 / 6:12 min.
In the last Dotto Demos episode on Evernote, you learned how to share files via Evernote. In this episode, you will learn about three power user tips to help keep you better organized.
Tutorials
#962 / 2011-09-23 09:30:00 / 2:27 min.
Android phones offer either internal USB storage or expandable storage via microSD cards. This storage space is user accessible and can be used to hold your music, videos, pictures or just about anything else. We'll show you how to manage that space and
transfer files from PC to Android phone
in this tutorial.
How do I print wirelessly
#2 / 2011-08-24 10:00:00 / 2:13 min.
Once you have a wireless printer that you want to use, you'll probably want to set up the software and get printing. In this episode, we show you how to do just that by setting up the HP Envy D410a and connecting it to our network before attempting to
wirelessly print from our laptop
.
How do I print wirelessly
#1 / 2011-08-23 10:00:00 / 2:54 min.
In our first episode of this four-part series on how to set up wireless printing in your home, we'll explain what you need to get started. The two most important (and most obvious) components will be a functioning home network and a printer capable of connecting wirelessly. You'll also need to have your network password as without it you won't be able to connect your printer.
How do I print wirelessly
#5 / 2011-08-23 10:00:00 / 9:43 min.
Setting up a printer to
print wirelessly on the home network
can be hard work. Anyone who has ever tried to set up a printer probably know about the difficulties involved. That's why, in this series, we're going to show you how to set up a printer on the home network so that you can use it to print documents wirelessly from your desktop, laptop or even smartphone.
Lab Rats
#283 / 2011-08-08 17:00:00 / 28:04 min.
Apple has come a long way with its flagship
operating system
. Since launching its tenth version in 2001Mac OS
has seen many iterations. But none have been as significant and innovative as Lion, the 7th iteration of OS X.
How do I - Use Blu-ray
#2 / 2011-02-01 10:00:00 / 2:57 min.
If your
desktop computer
doesn't have aBlu-ray drive built in
, then we'll show you how to install one in this episode. The process forinstalling a Blu-ray drive
is fairly straightforward though you should be aware that you'll need both amonitor and a video card
thatsupport HDCP content
. We'll tell you more about all that in this episode.
How do I - Use Blu-ray
#6 / 2011-01-31 10:00:00 / 10:34 min.
First there were CDs, and then came DVDs, and now we have Blu-ray. More than just a technology for
watching movies
on yourhigh-definition screen
,Blu-ray is an optical storage medium
that canstore many gigabytes of files
, not just video. In this series, we explain furtherwhat Blu-ray is
and show youhow to install a Blu-ray drive
andburn a Blu-ray disc
.
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#327 / 2011-01-06 15:06:19 / 2:20 min.
While
The Xi3 takes up a staggeringly small amount of space, occupying only 40 square inches of space but boasting a
Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more
on the show floor at CES 2011
,Andrew Moore-Crispin
manages to find theworld's smallest desktop computer
, theXi3
, and talk to the inventor, Jason Sullivan.The Xi3 takes up a staggeringly small amount of space, occupying only 40 square inches of space but boasting a
dual core CPU
, 6 USB ports and numerous connection options. There's no optical drive of course, but the unit itself can come with a sliding storage compartment that can hold a variety of peripherals.Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more
up to the minute video coverage from the CES 2011 show floor.
Tutorials
#850 / 2010-11-24 09:30:00 / 3:38 min.
Firefox users
rejoice! There is now aFirefox beta for Android
devices that you can download for free. We'll show you where to go toget Firefox for free
and show you how to start using it tobrowse the Internet
, as well as how tosync Firefox with your desktop
.
Tutorials
#845 / 2010-11-17 09:30:00 / 1:24 min.
In this episode we explain
what the desktop is
incomputer terms
and explain how it got its name. We'll also show you somecommon desktop uses
and give you some examples of items you'd find on yourdigital desktop
.
Beginner's Guide to Installing Ubuntu
#9 / 2010-09-30 09:00:00 / 3:34 min.
If you followed our last episode then you should have successfully
installed Ubuntu
to your machine. In this episode, we'll show youhow to customize your settings
andtweak Ubuntu
to your liking so that you can get the most out of your experience.
How to set up a home network
#1 / 2010-09-06 09:00:00 / 2:11 min.
Here, we'll show you what you need to
set up a home network
. In order to set up your network, you will need arouter device
tocreate a network
andshare data between devices
. You'll also need some devices to connect with the network and, although not absolutely necessary, anInternet connection
to get online.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#57 / 2010-08-19 12:00:00 / 4:22 min.
Whether you're timing a freelance project or counting down to your next coffee break, a desktop timer is a handy addition to any PC or laptop. You can use these
free timer apps
as an alarm clock, a clock radio or an egg timer come lunch time.
Miss Download
#94 / 2010-08-17 17:00:00 / 4:00 min.
Widgets are the apps of the PC world. Miss Download finds a great way to get widgets right on your desktop with Yahoo! Widgets. From picture frames to countdown clocks and desktop pets to news and weather feeds, Yahoo! Widgets' developer community has you covered.
How do I understand my computer components
#5 / 2010-08-13 09:00:00 / 3:23 min.
In this last video we'll focus on
expansion cards
, specificallyvideo cards
. We'll talk abouthow to remove a card
andhow to install a card
safely. We'll also explainonboard cards
and how they can be superseded by expansion cards. Using these steps you can easilyinstall a sound card
, USB card or most other cards.
How do I understand my computer components
#4 / 2010-08-12 09:00:00 / 2:48 min.
Your hard drive is where your computer stores
long-term memory
all of your files and programs, so it's good to knowhow to install the hard drive
in case you need toupgrade
. In this episode, we show youhow to remove a hard drive
and explain the difference between connections likeIDE
andSATA
.
How do I understand my computer components
#3 / 2010-08-11 09:00:00 / 4:03 min.
In this episode, we explain your computer's
short-term memory
andhow to install RAM
. We'll show you how tofind information on your RAM
,upgrade your RAM
with compatible memory sticks and we'll explain thedifferent types of RAM
. We'll also explain RAM configurations including whatdual-channel memory
is.
Lab Rats
#234 / 2010-08-09 17:00:00 / 21:32 min.
Andy and Sean look ahead to the start of the school season and talk about what kind of computer you may want to get for the school year, if you're in the market for something new.
How do I understand my computer components
#1 / 2010-08-09 09:00:00 / 5:19 min.
In this episode, we'll show you the
anatomy of a computer
, starting with how toopen the computer case
. Once open, we'll give you a guidedtour of your computer
and itshardware components
showing youhow to find your hardware
, how each component is hooked up and what it does. We'll show you themotherboard
, thehard drive
andRAM
sticks, thedisk drives
and more!
How do I understand my computer components
#6 / 2010-08-09 09:00:00 / 20:43 min.
In this
How do I?
series we'll help you tounderstand your computer
's hardware setup by giving you a step-by-step walkthrough of theanatomy of a computer
. We'll show youhow to locate your hardware
andhow to upgrade computer components
, including theexpansion cards
,RAM sticks
,hard drives
and themotherboard
.
Tutorials
#756 / 2010-07-16 09:30:00 / 2:18 min.
Some users get confused when they hear about widgets on their Android phone. Not to be confused with applications, widgets can be placed on your Home screen and can be set to display information about applications. You can often
widgets on their Android phone. Not to be confused with applications, widgets can be placed on your Home screen and can be set to display information about applications. You can often customize your widgets or choose different sizes of widgets
. We'll show you how to place widgets
on the home screen and more in this tutorial.
different sizes of widgets
. We'll show youhow to place widgets
on the home screen and more in this tutorial.
Lab Rats
#226 / 2010-06-14 17:00:00 / 24:44 min.
Andy and Sean answer questions from the students of Trenton High School's computer science department, live in studio!
Pimp my PC
#34 / 2010-06-03 17:00:00 / 4:10 min.
A messy desktop is the bane of pimps everywhere. Seriously, just ask Iceberg Slim or Don "Magic" Juan. They'll tell you that a cluttered desktop is a sign of a cluttered mind. Lucas demonstrates the digital equivalent of stuffing all the junk on your desk into a drawer to give the illusion of cleanliness. One way requires some Terminal bashing, the other uses free software to clear the clutter.
Tutorials
#689 / 2010-05-06 09:30:00 / 3:18 min.
Whether it's their car, their clothing or their wallpaper (living room or otherwise), people like to tinker with the way things look. The same is true with their phones. If you want to
customize your Android desktop
and change how your phone looks and feels, GDE might be for you. GDE is a coolprogram for your Android phone
available on Android Market that lets youcustomize your phone
to your tastes.
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#224 / 2010-01-14 14:30:00 / 4:09 min.
Sean Carruthers talks with Intel about their new i3 i5 and i7 processors for your computer. With their a "good, better, best" idea in mind, Intel has launched a series of chips for different markets. No matter what your processing power needs are Intel, has the chip for you.
Stay tuned to butterscotch.com as we bring you
Stay tuned to butterscotch.com as we bring you
video coverage of CES 2010
. Butterscotch hosts will beon the CES 2010 floor
for the duration of the show and will continue to bring youCES 2010 video as it happens
.
Tutorials
#528 / 2010-01-05 09:30:00 / 3:24 min.
Sometimes you create a virtual machine from scratch using a disc or a disc image. Other times, however, it's nice to be able to import a physical computer or another virtual machine. Here's how.
Web Watch
#24 / 2009-12-01 12:00:00 / 4:07 min.
Get rid of that boring desktop and choose something a little more fitting your tastes and the season. Stacy Reed runs through
six sweet sites for desktop wallpaper downloads
. Grab something seasonal to make your computer fit your mood, getanimated wallpaper
and much more with these sweet spots to grabfree desktop wallpaper
.
Cool new features in Windows 7
#2 / 2009-10-27 09:00:00 / 2:09 min.
The
Windows 7 default desktop
is a study in minimalism. No more desktop clutter (at least until you start saving all your files to said desktop). The only icon on the Windows 7 desktop by default is the Recycle Bin. Here's what you need to know about the newWindows 7 desktop
.
Tutorials
#442 / 2009-10-16 09:30:00 / 3:03 min.
You've been looking at the same old Windows desktop for years. Sure, you switch the wallpaper every now and again, but it's still so... flat. Check out BumpTop
free Windows demo software
that offers a whole new way to look at and interact with your Windows desktop.
Gadget TV
#36 / 2009-09-30 12:00:00 / 5:23 min.
While ASUS pioneered the "
netbook
" category, it was arguably Acer that perfected it with its Aspire One line. Now, it's leading the way with "nettop
" computers, small, less powerful and less power-hungry PCs that do everything you need to do but not much more. Unless you're editing movies or playing the latest and greatest computer games, nettops are worth a look.
Setting up Dual Monitors on your Mac
#3 / 2009-09-16 09:00:00 / 1:50 min.
With
two monitors running from your MacBook Pro
, you can choose to keep your laptop monitor as the primary display or, when connected to thesecondary monitor
, use that one as the primary display. You can also choose where you want the Dock and the system menu to display on either display.
Web Watch
#16 / 2009-09-15 12:00:00 / 4:29 min.
Google Gadgets
are little applications you can easily embed into your iGoogle personalized home page or offer to visitors of your web site or blog. Stacy Reed runs down some of her favoriteGoogle Gadgets
in this episode of The Sweet Stuff: Web Watch.
Tutorials
#351 / 2009-08-13 09:31:00 / 3:34 min.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by your Windows desktop there are ways to fix it. One of those ways is Stardock Fences. This free software helps you change your jumbled mess of a workspace into a clean and organized desktop.
Tutorials
#322 / 2009-07-24 09:30:00 / 2:31 min.
Continuing where we left off in part one of Organize your Windows Desktop, Michael "Doc" Callahan demonstrates how to
organize your desktop
and provides solid strategies forkeeping your Windows desktop organized
going forward.
Tutorials
#320 / 2009-07-23 09:30:00 / 3:20 min.
We've all see people who have a
mass of icons on their Windows desktop
. Sometimes it seems like every file on their computer is right there on the desktop in a jumble of color. This need not be however. With a little planning it's easy toorganize your Windows desktop and keep it organized
.
Web Watch
#8 / 2009-07-10 12:00:00 / 3:10 min.
The
cloud computing
concept puts all of your data, your applications, in short everything you'd typically have on your home or office computer, on remote storage. Web applications are a huge part of the cloud computing concept: anywhere you can get an Internet connection, you can have access to your apps. Adobe Air lets you interact with your web apps outside of your web browser. Stacy Reed runs down her top picks for thefive best Adobe Air applications
.
Tutorials
#268 / 2009-06-17 09:30:00 / 2:17 min.
There's been a lot of talk about the new Kindle from Amazon. If you have an iPhone or an iPod Touch, however, you can read eBooks too with Stanza. Stanza is also available for the Mac and PC desktop.
A Beginner's Guide to Ubuntu
#3 / 2009-06-10 09:00:00 / 2:22 min.
Ubuntu Linux is a full-featured operating system. You can configure it in so many ways including the way it looks and acts.
Change the desktop background, add icons, use 3D effects
and lots more.
Miss Download
#31 / 2009-05-26 17:00:00 / 3:37 min.
Cheryl Poirier, AKA Miss Download, finds a great 3D virtual desktop that mimics the look and feel of a real-world desk. You can post sticky notes, hang pictures on the wall, use Twitter, send emails, upload photos to Facebook and more. Just like a real desk, you can stack or fan-out documents and arrange things in pile right from this virtual cubicle.
Tutorials
#181 / 2009-04-16 09:31:00 / 2:22 min.
Some people think that virtual machines running on a Mac have to be clunky. Not so with Parallels Desktop for Mac. It's offers a huge number of configurable options. Everything from boot order to USB usage is covered. You can make each virtual machine work the way you want.
Tutorials
#180 / 2009-04-16 09:00:00 / 1:34 min.
Virtual machines give you a great way to run Windows software on your Mac. Parallels Desktop for Mac helps you to create virtual machines from operating system discs or disc images. The process is quick and easy-to-do.
Tutorials
#150 / 2009-03-26 09:30:00 / 2:09 min.
Macs come with a sexy purple wallpaper that looks like a depiction of a rift in the space-time continuum. It is eye-catching, but too much for some to bear. We'll show you how to customize your Mac with your own personal wallpaper. It's easy!
Tutorials
#142 / 2009-03-20 09:30:00 / 3:20 min.
You install programs, you create shortcuts, your programs create shortcuts. Before you know it your neat Windows Desktop is a battleground. You have to hunt to find anything other than the things you use most. Ah, but there is a solution.
Tutorials
#118 / 2009-03-03 09:31:00 / 2:08 min.
When you install most software programs they will either ask you if you want a shortcut on the desktop or they'll just put one there. You can do the same thing and put shortcuts to folders or files for quick access from your desktop.
Tutorials
#108 / 2009-02-19 09:30:00 / 1:50 min.
By default, Windows XP uses a blue color scheme, sets a desktop wallpaper you may or may not like. Customizing your PC by changing the color scheme, window appearance and other elements to give it a look and feel you like is easy in Windows XP.
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#18 / 2009-01-08 21:30:00 / 4:05 min.
Shot yesterday, SanDisk gives us the scoop on their latest SSD hard drives. These small, energy efficient, silent and capacious drives are dropping in price to the point that the benefits they offer over traditional spinning hard drives come at a price that's much more affordable.
Tutorials
#77 / 2008-12-11 09:00:00 / 1:29 min.
Need more space on your desktop but don't want to pony up for a bigger monitor? 360desktop is a fun interface enhancement software that offers a spacious panoramic view.
Tutorials
#59 / 2008-11-26 09:31:00 / 2:00 min.
Changing the icons of the folders and shortcuts you use often is an easy way to customize, personalize and update the look of your desktop.
Tutorials
#55 / 2008-11-24 13:39:17 / 1:20 min.
It's easy to create a shortcut on your desktop that points to a folder on your computer. You may have a Downloads folder buried away on your PC; creating a desktop shortcut means you'll always have quick and easy access to said folder.
Tutorials
#50 / 2008-11-18 09:15:00 / 1:06 min.
In previous tutorials, we've tweaked Windows by changing the default sound scheme, customizing Windows Vista colors, creating your own photo screen saver and more. In this tutorial we cover how to quickly and easily change your desktop wallpaper from the default options provided in Windows to something more personal and fitting for you.
Tutorials
#12 / 2008-10-29 15:07:23 / 1:05 min.
When you first boot up Windows Vista, your desktop will look like every other Windows Vista desktop. With a few simple steps, it's easy to customize the color and appearance of the Windows Start menu, taskbar and window borders to personalize your Windows Vista environment.
How do I - Use Blu-ray
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.
How do I understand my computer components
In this
How do I?
series we'll help you tounderstand your computer
's hardware setup by giving you a step-by-step walkthrough of theanatomy of a computer
. We'll show youhow to locate your hardware
andhow to upgrade computer components
, including theexpansion cards
,RAM sticks
,hard drives
and themotherboard
.
How do I print wirelessly
Setting up a printer to print wirelessly on the home network can be hard work. Anyone who has ever tried to set up a printer probably know about the difficulties involved. That's why, in this series, we're going to show you how to set up a printer on the home network so that you can use it to print documents wirelessly from your desktop, laptop or even smartphone.
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