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Butterscotch tutorials are your step-by-step guide to maximizing your tech potential. Our tutorials offer tips and tricks explained in plain English, without the jargon. Short, sweet and to the point, we offer practical PC advice you can start using right away to save time, money and headaches. We help you get the most out of your computer and gadgets.
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
Sponsored
6-Part Series
The Internet is full of all sorts of foreign wonders and useful information. Unfortunately, it is also full of many threats to your computer such as spyware, viruses and other malware. Fortunately, you can

protect your computer from all that malware by using Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus

by

PC Tools

. It's easy to install and we'll walk you through all of the steps involved, including

setting up the IntelliGuard protection

and

running scans on your computer

!
Improved security in Windows 7
Improved security in Windows 7
5-Part Series
Spyware and malware are the scourge of the Windows world. Windows 7 represents a rethinking of the way PC security needs to work. User Account Control or UAC has been updated to be less annoying but no less effective. Backup and restore features are easier to use, folders or entire drives can be encrypted with BitLocker to keep data safe should your computer fall into the wrong hands. Also, an updated firewall and spyware blocker keep you and your computer safe online.
StopSign Internet Security
StopSign Internet Security
Sponsored
3-Part Series
Installing StopSign Internet Security to keep your computer running in top form is easy. Once installed, StopSign runs in the background providing top-notch protection from viruses and spyware.
Beginner's Guide to Adium
Beginner's Guide to Adium
10-Part Series
With so many instant messaging services out there, how do you keep track of all your friends and associates across all the IM services on your Mac? With Adium you can connect to all your instant messaging friends, regardless of their preferred IM. Add friends from ICQ, Windows Live (MSN), AIM, Google Talk and many more. Michael "Doc" Callahan shows us how to keep track and provides some valuable power-user tips along the way.
Advanced Twitter Tips
Advanced Twitter Tips
10-Part Series
You've followed our Beginner's Guide to Twitter and you're regularly updating your followers on what you're up to. Now it's time for some more advanced Twitter tips. In this series, Molly McDonald covers everything from posting pics with your tweets, finding celebrities on Twitter, using the advanced search capabilities of Twitter and even changing your Twitter username.
How to use Amazon to shop online
How to use Amazon to shop online
10-Part Series
In this series we show you

how to use Amazon

to

buy and sell online

. We'll show you

how to create an Amazon profile

and

search for products online

, as well as

how to search for registries

and

wish lists on Amazon

. You can even see other Amazon users' ratings for potential sellers and products so you can shop with confidence.
Get Searching with Bing
Get Searching with Bing
10-Part Series

Microsoft's Bing

is a search engine first and foremost, but it's a lot more than that too. With maps, shopping, video and much more, Bing is a worthy entry into the search engine space.

Bing is not Google

and until Google comes out clearly to say that user privacy is of the utmost importance, even Firefox is recommending Bing over its benefactor Google.
BlackBerry Basics
BlackBerry Basics
10-Part Series
Jay Goldman, host of Mr. Mobile, offers advice to BlackBerry owners new and old. This 10-part series runs through BlackBerry basics on the BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry 8800 , covering everything from using the Storm's on-screen keyboard to getting music, movies and pictures on your BlackBerry.
Beginner's Guide to Blogging with Blogger
Beginner's Guide to Blogging with Blogger
10-Part Series
A blog is your outlet to share your thoughts, your progress, details of your growing family, your home renovation project, your... well, anything you'd want to share.
In our Beginner's Guide to Blogger series, we'll walk through creating your new blog from the initial idea to publishing your first post and into customizing, uploading photos and much more.
Getting to know Google Chrome
Getting to know Google Chrome
10-Part Series
Google's

Chrome web browser

is a light, lean and altogether smart piece of software. Far from a me-too browser though,

Google Chrome

takes a fundamentally different approach to some aspects of the web. From creating application shortcuts to web software services like Google Docs and Gmail to allowing for a private browsing session in

Incognito mode

, we'll show you what's up in this 10-part tutorial series.
How do I understand my computer components
How do I understand my computer components
5-Part Series
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

.
Craigslist Fundamentals
Craigslist Fundamentals
10-Part Series
Craigslist is the ultimate destination for online classified ads. Sure, the site's not pretty but if you're looking for something ... or indeed, if you're looking for someone, it's often the best place to find what you seek.
FTP transfers with CuteFTP Home
FTP transfers with CuteFTP Home
5-Part Series
Download CuteFTP Home has everything you need to transfer data over

file transfer protocol

. If you have your own web site or are thinking about

creating your own web site

, you'll need an FTP client like CuteFTP Home in order to move your web pages from your computer and onto your web host. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan runs through the basics of CuteFTP Home and highlights some of the cool advanced features of this full featured FTP client.
Digg 101
Digg 101
10-Part Series
Digg came out of nowhere to demonstrate the massive power of user communities online. Digg can make or break a web site. Molly McDonald explains

how to use Digg

, gives solid pointers to help us

understand Digg

and even

how to get "dugg"

. From

privacy settings in Digg

to

finding your friends on Digg

and even

how to add a Digg This button to your site or blog

.
How do I use a digital SLR
How do I use a digital SLR
5-Part Series
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

.
How to use digital SLR lenses
How to use digital SLR lenses
6-Part Series
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.
Setting up Dual Monitors on your Mac
Setting up Dual Monitors on your Mac
5-Part Series
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.
Manage Hard drive Partitions with EASEUS Partition Manager
Manage Hard drive Partitions with EASEUS Partition Manager
5-Part Series
Hard drives are widely available at sizes in excess of 1 terabyte. That's 1,000 gigabytes. That's one huge drive! With EASEUS Partition Manager, it's easy to partition your big hard drive into two or more virtual drives that look and act like separate physical hard drives on your computer. We'll even show you how to set up a dual-boot PC!
Buying and Selling on eBay
Buying and Selling on eBay
10-Part Series
Molly McDonald, Demo Girl, gives some insight into the world of eBay. Not only will she show us how to create an eBay account to start buying and selling on this online auction giant, she'll also offer tips on getting in with the eBay community.
If you've got some stuff lying around you want to sell or if you're looking for that elusive collectible, eBay is the place to be!
Finding and Sharing Recipes with Epicurious
Finding and Sharing Recipes with Epicurious
10-Part Series
Epicurious is a great place to

find recipes online

, meet up with fellow foodies in a social network style environment,

get cooking tips from the experts

, create your shopping lists and even

create an online recipe card catalog

of all your favorites. You can

share recipes online

and connect with a strong community of curious epicureans on the appropriately named Epicurious. Whether you're looking for

tips for cooking the perfect turkey

or ideas for a Mexican fiesta theme party, the Epicurious community won't disappoint.
How to use Etsy to buy and sell online
How to use Etsy to buy and sell online
10-Part Series
If you like

shopping online

then you might want to look into Etsy. Etsy is an

online community

where you can

sell custom crafts

,

buy unique items

and

interact with shoppers online

. In this series we'll show you

how to use Etsy

starting with

how to create an Etsy account

!
Syncing notes in the cloud with Evernote
Syncing notes in the cloud with Evernote
10-Part Series

Evernote

makes it easy to

take web clips, create notes, save pictures and much more in the cloud

. With Evernote, your data is available anywhere you can find an Internet connection... even on your

BlackBerry, iPhone or other smartphone

. Creating clips and notes is easy and

Evernote

makes it easy to

save and access notes online

.
Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings
Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings
11-Part Series
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
Facebook Privacy Primer
10-Part Series
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 to keep your Facebook account private and secure
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
10-Part Series
If you have

Facebook security concerns

then we have some quick and easy advice on how to

secure your Facebook account

. In this series we'll cover all sorts of

Facebook security issues

from your

Facebook default privacy settings

to

blocking users on Facebook

and

making your Facebook posts private

.
How to use MyHeritage.com to make a family tree
How to use MyHeritage.com to make a family tree
10-Part Series
If you have a large family it might be tough

keeping track of extended family

members. However, you can make a family tree online

using MyHeritage.com

. This will make it easy for you to

add family members

and

add pictures of family members

while allowing other family members to do the same. You'll also be able to

add personal information

and even

manage upcoming events

!
Easy FTP with FileZilla
Easy FTP with FileZilla
5-Part Series

FTP or File Transfer Protocol

is a quick and, once you understand the basics, easy way to

transfer files to your web site host

,

share large files

between co-workers and much more.

FileZilla

is an excellent and (perhaps best of all)

free FTP client available for Mac, PC and Linux.

The Finer Points of Facebook
The Finer Points of Facebook
10-Part Series
Molly McDonald runs us through the Finer Points of Facebook. She demonstrates everything from

untagging yourself from unflattering photos

,

super charging your privacy settings

, creating your own

Facebook family page, adding a

Facebook badge to your site or blog

and even

hiding parts of your profile

from certain people, like your

boss, your co-workers... or your Mom

. In this 10-part series, Molly runs down tips that will make you a

Facebook power user

in no time.
Firefox 101
Firefox 101
10-Part Series
Our ten-part series on the Firefox browser gets in-depth, up close and personal with Mozilla's browser. This browser is available on Windows and Mac platforms as well as Linux and has gained significant market share in the past couple of years. It's time to figure out what the fuss is about!
Introduction to Flickr
Introduction to Flickr
10-Part Series
Meet Flickr. You're soon to be best friend. Part social site, part photo gallery and image host, Flickr is arguably the best way to store, share and see your photos online. If you already have a Yahoo! account, you already have a space reserved on Flickr. If not, it's easy to get one and start sharing your photos and viewing your friends pics online.
Feel the Beat with FL Studio
Feel the Beat with FL Studio
10-Part Series
Andrew Carr shows us

how to use FL Studio

in this

video tutorial series

. Running through everything from

using the step sequencer in FL Studio

, to

importing loops into FL Studio

. We look at the

piano roll

,

using the MIDI interface

and much more. Then, when our musical masterwork is complete, we discover

how to export MP3 and WAV files from FL Studio

.
getting started with foursquare
getting started with foursquare
10-Part Series

Foursquare

is a cool new

social networking tool

that allows you to

connect with friends

over Twitter and Facebook and

discover hotspots in your city

. If you're looking to

find a restaurant

, bike shop or what have you, foursquare can help you

get directions to a business

or

find information about a business

including

user reviews

and tips.

Gmail 201: Intermediate Studies
Gmail 201: Intermediate Studies
10-Part Series
Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan runs us through Gmail Intermediate Studies in this 10-part tutorial series. Learn how to

tweak your Gmail inbox, use labels, colors and filters in Gmail, get offline Gmail access with Google Gears

and much more. If you've watched our 10-part Gmail for Beginners tutorial series and are ready to

take control of your inbox

, the Doc abides with Gmail 201.
Gmail 301 - Advanced Studies
Gmail 301 - Advanced Studies
10-Part Series
Become a Gmail power user with class 301 in our Gmail video tutorial series. Gmail is a powerful, free email inbox. As you use Gmail, you'll realize there are more and more

cool features in Gmail

to discover. From

Gmail keyboard shortcuts

and

Gmail power searching

to canned responses and creating custom-filtered virtual Gmail addresses within your Gmail account.
Gmail 401: Graduate Studies
Gmail 401: Graduate Studies
11-Part Series
In the past we've walked you through a wide variety of ways you can

maximize your Gmail experience

. In Gmail 101 we showed you some of the beginner level functions and the basics of what Gmail is about. In Gmail 201 we showed you some of the intermediate techniques to

improve your Gmail usage

. In Gmail 301 we showed you some more

advanced Gmail tricks

. Now, in Gmail 401: Graduate Studies, we'll show you even more Gmail functions that will definitely move you closer to being a Gmail ninja!
Latest Episode: #11 / Gmail bonus segment
Google Docs 101
Google Docs 101
10-Part Series
This

video tutorial on using Google Docs

with host Molly McDonald shows

how to get your documents in the cloud

with Google's entirely online office suite. Google Docs can be a

free alternative to Microsoft Office

if you don't need all the powerful features available in Microsoft's flagship document processing software.
Maximizing your business with Google Local Business Center
Maximizing your business with Google Local Business Center
10-Part Series
Using Google Local Business Center to boost your business is really easy, not to mention a great way to get your business's name out there. We'll show you

how to create a business center account

as well as how to use your account to

promote your business

using coupons, images and even YouTube videos.
Google AdWords video tutorial series
Google AdWords video tutorial series
12-Part Series
Dave Collins of SharewarePromotions.com offers an

in-depth video tutorial series on Google AdWords

. Learn how to

build effective ad campaigns in Google AdWords

and perhaps more to the point,

how to drive traffic and make money with Google AdWords

.
Explore the world with Google Earth
Explore the world with Google Earth
10-Part Series
With

Google Earth

installed on your Windows, Mac or Linux PC, you can circumnavigate the world in considerable less than 80 days. You can dive the the depths of the ocean or check out the constellations in the night sky at noon. All without leaving your desk.

Google Earth

has many practical applications too. Get driving directions, see what amenities are available in the neighborhood you're thinking of moving into and even see how said neighborhood has changed over the years. Perhaps best of all, Google Earth is free for home users.
See what condition your condition is in with Google Health
See what condition your condition is in with Google Health
10-Part Series
Google is already holding your e-mails with their Gmail service, your documents with Google Docs, your phone info with Google Voice and, of course, your searches with Google search. Why not loop them in on your health too? Google Health is an interesting online tool that helps you track medications, medical conditions, your blood pressure, even your insurance info. Molly McDonald explains in this

video tutorial and guide to Google Health

.
See and be seen with Google Latitude
See and be seen with Google Latitude
5-Part Series
Google Latitude lets you share your real-world comings and goings with your friends and family online. Latitude lets your network know where you are by grabbing GPS data from a compatible phone and uploading it so your friends can see where you are on their phone or on in a web browser... and maybe even come meet you there. It's social networking meets actual social interaction.
Finding your way with Google Maps
Finding your way with Google Maps
10-Part Series
With our 10-part series, we'll show you how to get more out of Google Maps. Sure, you can get A to B driving directions but you can also find sushi, pizza or other restaurants as well as stores, services, doctors' offices and so much more. You can get walking directions, find public transit stops and, with Google Maps "mashups," there's a user community creating special mapplications designed specifically for Google Maps.
How to use Google for product search
How to use Google for product search
10-Part Series

Google Product Search

is a handy

online shopping tool

powered by Google that can help you to

shop for products

,

price match products

and

create shopping lists

. You can even

create wish lists

for yourself or check other's lists to see

gift suggestions

. It's a versatile service that allows you to

see nearby stores

,

create alerts

and

customize searches

with

advanced product search

to

find products faster

!
How to use Google Sites
How to use Google Sites
10-Part Series
Google Sites is a great tool that you can use to

create your own website

for free. It gives you plenty of options to

customize your website

or even

collaborate on a website

with others. You can also create multiple websites and as many pages as you want to each. We'll show you

how to use Google Sites

in this series!
Planning a Road Trip with Google Maps
Planning a Road Trip with Google Maps
10-Part Series
Let us update an old cliche: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single click. Before you ever set foot to pavement or tire to tarmac, Google Maps can help you to create your own

customized travel plan

including routes, rest stops, gas stations and so much more. A little time spent in the planning phase can save untold hassles and arguments when on the road. Molly McDonald demonstrates how to plan a successful road trip using the free tools in Google's suite of service.
A Sneak-Peek at Google Voice
A Sneak-Peek at Google Voice
5-Part Series
Google Voice has been the talk of the Internet since it was first announced.

Google Voice

lets you simplify voice communication like Gmail simplified email communication. In this five-part

guided video tour of Google Voice

, Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan shows us

how Google Voice works

. Now available by invitation only, we're going to give you a sneak peek a just some of the cool features.
A video overview of Google Wave
A video overview of Google Wave
10-Part Series
Google Wave is what Google thinks email would be if it were created today. It's a much more dynamic way to communicate digitally, but it does take some getting used to. If you've been fortunate enough to

get a Google Wave invite

and you're wondering what to do next, this series is for you. Molly McDonald runs through

Google Wave basics

to show you how to use your shiny new Google Wave account. We'll even get into some more advanced tips for foldering, labeling, setting privacy levels and generally just keeping your Wave stream organized.
Earth Week: Green computing solutions
Earth Week: Green computing solutions
5-Part Series
Stacy Reed runs through some of the best software, web sites, blogs, extensions, widgets and doo-dads that help you to understand and potentially lessen your environmental footprint. Follow along with this week-long series
Beginner's guide to Hotmail
Beginner's guide to Hotmail
10-Part Series
Molly McDonald, AKA DemoGirl, leads us through Windows Live Hotmail, formerly MSN Hotmail, formerly... just plain <Hotmail. Chances are good you've got a Hotmail account yourself, or at least that you know several people that do. But did you know about some of the cool features that are continuously being added to the free email service? From initial sign-up through privacy and power-user tips, we'll take a closer look at Windows Live Hotmail.
A tour and how to for the iPhone 4
A tour and how to for the iPhone 4
5-Part Series
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

.
Beginner's Guide to Watching Free TV and Movies with Hulu
Beginner's Guide to Watching Free TV and Movies with Hulu
10-Part Series
Molly McDonald takes a close look at hulu, the online service that lets you

watch TV shows and movies online for free

. She leads us through

signing up for a free hulu account

to

finding TV shows and movies online with hulu

, joining in with the hulu community and all steps in between.
Understanding Internet Explorer 8
Understanding Internet Explorer 8
10-Part Series
The latest version of Internet Explorer, Internet Explorer 8, is being hailed as a must-have download for Windows users. It features private browsing, a new and very handy feature called Web Slices and much, much more. Michael "Doc" Callahan gives the guided tour in this 10-part series.
In Depth with IrfanView
In Depth with IrfanView
10-Part Series
In this butterscotch.com special 10-part tutorial series, we get the complete beginner's guide to working with free image editing utility IrfanView. We'll look at everything from working with images in batches and setting up a slideshow to enhancing and altering images.
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
5-Part Series
The new

iOS 4 by Apple

is a new operating system that works with the new

iPhone 4

as well as the

iPhone 3G

, 3GS and the

iPod Touch

. It adds all sorts of

new features

including the ability to

multitask on your iPhone

, the ability to

create folders to organize applications

, an

integrated email client

, a

iPhone digital zoom feature

and much more!
How to use the iPad video series
How to use the iPad video series
11-Part Series
The

Apple iPad

is Apple's long rumoured tablet idea. Part glorified iPod Touch (we're just saying) and part netbook computer with a much friendlier interface, there's a lot to like about the iPad.

Should I buy an iPad?

That really depends on what you're looking for, as we'll explain in this

iPad video series

.
iPhone Basics
iPhone Basics
11-Part Series
Andy Walker runs through the basics and the finer points of getting the most out of your iPhone. He uses the 3G model but his tips and tricks also work for the original iPhone. Many will even work for the iPod Touch.
If you've got a shiny new iPhone and want to learn to make the most of it, this is the tutorial series for you!
Understanding iPhone 3.0
Understanding iPhone 3.0
5-Part Series
Sean Carruthers takes a close look at the iPhone 3.0 update and shows

what's new in iPhone 3.0

? Aside from the fact that this is the first time non-jailbroken iPhone users have been able to

copy and paste on the iPhone

, there are also several upgraded or brand new default applications, new Spotlight search functionality and much improved landscape mode switching.
Up Close and Personal with the iPhone 3GS
Up Close and Personal with the iPhone 3GS
5-Part Series
Sean Carruthers takes

a close look at the iPhone 3GS

in this

butterscotch special video series

. If you or someone in your family has asked

what's new in iPhone 3GS

or

how to use the iPhone 3GS

, this series is for you.
iPhone 4 Preview
iPhone 4 Preview
10-Part Series
When Stevie J took to the stage to announce the

iPhone 4 and iOS 4

, some of the hardware and software features had been leaked by an intrepid Editor at Gizmodo. However, that didn't dull the fervor for

details on the iPhone 4 and iOS 4

that Jobs was set to announce. Doc Callahan runs through some of the hot new features that will be available on Cupertino's hottest new handset when the

iPhone 4 launches on June 24 in the US

.
Introduction to the iPod Shuffle
Introduction to the iPod Shuffle
3-Part Series
Sean Carruthers takes a close look at the iPod Shuffle and demonstrates how the new control scheme works. He also explores how to optimize your library for the new VoiceOver feature and explains how this third-generation Shuffle differs from its predecessors.
Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes
Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes
10-Part Series
Molly McDonald, AKA Demo Girl runs through beginner, intermediate to advanced iTunes tips, tricks and techniques that will help you get the most out of Apple's audio and video player and iPod syncing program on PC or Mac.
She'll show you how to find the content you're looking for, how to organize it and even where to look for the elusive iTunes freebies!
How to jailbreak the iPhone and iPad
How to jailbreak the iPhone and iPad
5-Part Series
When it was announced that the process of "jailbreaking" the iPhone was deemed legal, the process became easier than ever before. Rather than hiding in the shadows, dodging the DMCA laws, hackers can now share their wares in the open. There's even a web site that will jailbreak your iPhone in a couple of super simple steps.
Buying and Selling on Kijiji
Buying and Selling on Kijiji
10-Part Series
Kijiji is a better looking Craigslist. Having already covered craigslist in a previous tutorial series, Molly McDonald turns her attention to the new(er) kid on the block in the world of

buying and selling with free online classified ads

. Learn about everything from

buying and selling on Kijiji

,

finding community events an garage sales on Kijiji

and much more.
Latest Episode: #10 / Kijiji safety tips
Learn how to use your Amazon Kindle 2
Learn how to use your Amazon Kindle 2
5-Part Series
In this

Amazon Kindle 2 video tutorial series

we run through our

top five Amazon Kindle tips

. Starting with a

video tour of the Amazon Kindle 2

hardware and software, we move to

buying books and periodicals in the Amazon Kindle store

. We also offer some handy

Amazon Kindle 2 power reading tips

and show you

where to find free eBooks

without falling afoul of the law. To top it off, we show you

how to transfer a PDF eBook to the Amazon Kindle

.

Getting connected with LinkedIn
Getting connected with LinkedIn
10-Part Series
Molly McDonald runs through how to get connected and find your colleagues, friends and potential leads through LinkedIn. In addition to serving as a place to network, to reconnect with old colleagues and finding a job, you can also get questions answered and even potentially find an investor for that big idea you've been cooking up.
Making the Move to Mac
Making the Move to Mac
10-Part Series
They say that once you go Mac, you never go back. Who says that exactly? Well... we just did.
Making the move from the Windows world to the land of the Mac means making some adjustments in the way you work. Lucky then that butterscotch is here with this 10-part series to talk through the finer points of making the move to Mac.
Nexus One - the Google Phone video tutorial
Nexus One - the Google Phone video tutorial
10-Part Series
In this video tutorial series, we take an

in depth look at the Nexus One Google Phone

and offer a

video Nexus One users' guide

. This 10-part video tutorial series starts off with a

Nexus One unboxing

and a

video tour of the Nexus One, aka Google Phone

before moving on to look at how to use the email, phone, search, maps, camera and much more.
How to change a notebook hard drive
How to change a notebook hard drive
5-Part Series
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.
An introduction to online dating video tutorial series
An introduction to online dating video tutorial series
10-Part Series

Looking for love online

starts with testing the waters of

online dating

. Too often, it also means a lot of disappointment, annoyances and even some

online dating safety issues

. In this

10-part online dating video tutorial series

, Molly McDonald runs through the

dos and don'ts of online dating

. From

choosing the right photo for online dating

to understanding common online dating acronyms, from

meeting someone you met online for the first time

to how much information to share with prospective matches and when.
Safe Surfing - beginner's guide
Safe Surfing - beginner's guide
10-Part Series
Michael "Doc" Callahan runs through the finer points of online safety and security for parents, kids or just about anyone who wants a better understanding online safety, how to protect against online theft, phishing scams, spyware, viruses and more.
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
10-Part Series
One really important set of software that most people can't do without is called an office suite. You've probably used these before, they usually consist of a

word processor program

, a

spreadsheet program

, a

presentation program

and more. They often come in a bundle and most people are familiar with Microsoft's Office Suite. What many people don't know, however, is that there are many great alternatives like OpenOffice.org. What sets

OpenOffice.org

apart from the rest is that it is a completely

free office suite

!
Palm Pre Basics
Palm Pre Basics
12-Part Series
Jay Goldman, host of Mr. Mobile on butterscotch.com takes a close look at the

Palm Pre in this 12-part video tutorial

series. Everything from

setting up your Palm Pre

to a

hardware and software tour of the Palm Pre

and

downloading applications on the Palm Pre

and much more are covered.
How to use Pandora
How to use Pandora
10-Part Series
We'll show you

how to use Pandora

in this 10-part series.

Pandora

is a

free Internet service

that allows you to

create custom music stations

and

receive music suggestions

from the Pandora servers. You can also

customize your account profile

,

connect with other users

, listen to other custom stations and more!
Beginners tips for Photobucket
Beginners tips for Photobucket
10-Part Series
Most of us have a huge amount of digital photos stored on our hard drives, USB keys, CDs, SD cards and so on. Some of them might be good. A few might even be good enough to share. If you have photos that you'd like to share with friends, family and more, Photobucket offers an

online photo hosting

and sharing community that's free to use! After setting up an account you'll be able to

upload photos to Photobucket

and

share photos

that you've uploaded with anyone you want. Here's how to

get started with Photobucket

!
Photo Editing Tips with Picnik
Photo Editing Tips with Picnik
10-Part Series

Picnik

is a powerful

web 2.0 photo editing online application

that's free, fun and easy to use.

Picnik

lets you

easily crop photos

,

share photos on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr

and other services with just a few clicks. It's a great

free tool to get rid of red-eye, crop, resize

and add effects to your photos.

Butterscotch Announcements
Butterscotch Announcements
This is the channel where we'll fill you in on the latest news from butterscotch.com. Whether it's a tutorial on how to embed butterscotch content on your site or blog for free, a contest, a promotional offer, a chance to meet or perhaps even join the team, you'll find it here.
Balancing the budget with Quicken Online
Balancing the budget with Quicken Online
10-Part Series
Quicken Online is a free service that lets you track multiple bank accounts, credit cards, loans and lines of credit. With email alerts and even an iPhone app, you can

create a household budget online

and check your money in against money out.

Set savings goals

,

monitor expenses

and just generally

create a budget you can stick with

. It's easier than ever with

Quicken Online

.
Finding a home with online tools
Finding a home with online tools
10-Part Series
Everyone knows that Google is a giant on the Internet. You can use Google to find videos, pictures, websites and so on. What you might not have known is that you can

use Google to find a home

as well. Not only that but there are plenty of other

online resources

to help you make that difficult process much easier. Just follow along with this tutorial series and you'll see that

finding a home online

is easier than you thought!
Reinstalling Windows XP
Reinstalling Windows XP
10-Part Series
Michael "Doc" Callahan leads us through the process for reinstalling Windows on your computer. Over time, Windows XP gets corrupted and your system slows to a crawl. Doc explains why you may want to reinstall Windows XP and goes through the process in detail in this step-by-step guide to installing Windows XP video series.
Creating your Resume in Microsoft Word 2007
Creating your Resume in Microsoft Word 2007
3-Part Series
A well laid out resume can mean the difference between getting the interview or getting passed by. Whether you're gainfully employed or looking for a job, it's always a good idea to keep your resume up to date. In this three-part series, Helen Bradley runs us through the finer points of creating a professional resume that's sure to help in the job hunt.
Understanding your Home Network Router
Understanding your Home Network Router
10-Part Series
Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan takes a close look at setting up a home network in this

router how-to

. Understand how to

set security options on your wireless network

, learn how to block or limit kids' Internet access,

how to set up WPA security

on your router and much more. This router 101 series will take you from networking newbie to guru in 10 simple steps.
Routers 201: Intermediate Studies
Routers 201: Intermediate Studies
10-Part Series
In this 10-part series we'll give you the rundown on your router and show you some tricks and techniques you might not have known before. These include

setting up your router

to

block websites

,

reserve IP addresses

,

monitor traffic

and more!
Google Reader and RSS feeds
Google Reader and RSS feeds
10-Part Series
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. And a truer moniker there never has been. Using RSS feeds, you can catch all of the news that matters to you in one place. In this demo, Molly McDonald uses the free Google Reader as that one place. She demonstrates how to add, manage, find and subscribe to feeds.
Using these practical tips, you need never miss another butterscotch.com tutorial, special tutorial or show again!
Safari 4.0 in the wild
Safari 4.0 in the wild
11-Part Series
There are many web browsers to choose from. We've looked at the latest versions of Google's Chrome browser, Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Mozilla's Firefox among others.

Safari 4.0

is Apple's latest effort. It's been the default browser for Mac users for a long time and not too long ago, it became available to PC users too. Is it worth switching to Safari? That's a decision you'll be much better equipped to answer for yourself after this 10-part video tutorial on Safari 4.0
Safe Online Holiday Shopping
Safe Online Holiday Shopping
10-Part Series
Avoid crowds at the mall or worse, at your local Wal-Mart, and do all your

holiday shopping online

. Molly McDonald offers a line on

getting shopping deals online

,

finding online coupons

,

saving money on shipping

,

comparison shopping online

and a veritable stocking-load of

practical online shopping tips

. Learn how to

shop safely online

, avoid shipping gotchas and

save money on shipping

and keep the fraudsters at bay.
How to use Skype
How to use Skype
10-Part Series
If you've got friends or family living outside of the country, you know that long distance bills can quickly pile up with the calls. Fortunately there are many ways to

communicate online for free

, such as Skype.

Skype allows you to make phone calls for free over your computer

. Skype is also a free download and in this series we'll tell you where to get it and how to use it.
Can Email Spam
Can Email Spam
5-Part Series

Spam

. Depending on your tastes it's a a) delicious or b) vile canned meat product from Hormel. If you're a computer user there is no a) / b) proposition;

spam sucks

. Michael "Doctor File Finder" explains

what exactly spam is

and how to eradicate or, at least, lessen its impact on your inbox.

Spam is the scourge of the Internet

and nearly 90% of all the email that's sent is

spam

. We'll show you some ways to reduce the amount of

spam

you have to deal with.
Follow Doc's prescription as he shows us

how to get rid of spam email

Gmail for Beginners
Gmail for Beginners
10-Part Series
Get up close and personal with Gmail, Google's free email service. In this series we'll learn all about Gmail Chat, sending and receiving messages, adding contacts and getting the day's news. In this tutorial series hosted by DemoGirl.com's Molly McDonald, we start off simple before delving in to some of Gmail's more powerful advanced features.
Beginner's guide to YouTube
Beginner's guide to YouTube
10-Part Series
The butterscotch.com Beginner's guide to YouTube unlocks the power of this online video sharing phenom. Follow along over the next couple of weeks as we reveal some of the more advanced features that the typical YouTuber may never see.
Dealing with Spyware
Dealing with Spyware
5-Part Series
Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan runs through

the do's and don't of spyware

. In short, do

avoid spyware

and

don't get infected with spyware

. Obviously there's a lot more to it than that... Doc gives us some

best practices for avoiding spyware, malware and other junkware

, explains

how to get rid of spyware

and where on the Internet to avoid to not get your

computer infected with spyware

in the first place.
TaxACT tax preparation software
TaxACT tax preparation software
10-Part Series
TaxACT makes it easy (well, as easy as possible) to file your taxes. As the April 15 deadline draws ever closer, it's time to buckle down, put on your trusty green visor (optional), gather your W-2s and 1099s and get down to business. TaxACT makes it easy to

eFile your taxes

and will guide you through

software tax preparation

easily and quickly.
Working with TextExpander
Working with TextExpander
10-Part Series
Download TextExpander lets you unlock the power of Snippets to

cut out repetitive typing

on your Mac. With

TextExpander

you can

set up multiple email signatures, create text macros

and even input entire paragraphs of text with a few simple keystrokes.
Beginner's Guide to email with Thunderbird
Beginner's Guide to email with Thunderbird
10-Part Series
In this

10 part video tutorial on setting up and using Thunderbird as your email client

, Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan runs us through the basics of getting started with

Mozilla's email client

. We look at

how to add email accounts to Thunderbird

, including

how to add a Gmail account to Thunderbird

, dealing with

email privacy

,

managing spam in Thunderbird

and much more.
An introduction to torrents
An introduction to torrents
5-Part Series
Most of you who have spent any amount of time on the Internet have heard of torrents. Many of you may have the misconception that torrents are illegal. While this is sometimes true, torrents are actually a legal method of

transferring data

from one computer to another. In this series we'll show you

how to use torrents

and we'll go over

where to get torrents

and some of the related terminology.
Latest Episode: #5 / Torrent terminology
How to speed up torrent downloads
How to speed up torrent downloads
5-Part Series
If you followed along with our five-part beginner's

guide to torrents

then you're undoubtedly aware of

how to use torrents

and

how to use uTorrent

as a torrent client. If you're looking to get more out of your torrent usage, however, this five-part series will help you to

speed up your torrent downloads

so that you can

get torrents quicker

.
Do your taxes online with TurboTax
Do your taxes online with TurboTax
10-Part Series
In the US, it's coming up on time to

file your taxes

. April 15th will be here before you know it. Avoid the long lines at the post office when offline tax filers wait to make sure their forms are postmarked before midnight by

easily completing your tax filing online

. To help you out we're going to take a look at using TurboTax, one of the

online tax preparation

solutions.
Facebook for grownups
Facebook for grownups
10-Part Series
Facebook.com exploded out of a Harvard dorm room and hit the mainstream stage. It has grown exponentially since its launch and the number of people using the service has consistently doubled every six months.
Chances are the majority of your real-world friends have a Facebook account. Facebook for grownups is a practical guide to getting started with Facebook and unlocking some of its more powerful features.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
10-Part Series
Molly McDonald, AKA Demo Girl walks through the steps with this introduction to Twitter. In this series we'll sign up, learn to Twitter using our cell phones and computer, follow fellow Twitterers and gain some followers of our own.
A Beginner's Guide to Ubuntu
A Beginner's Guide to Ubuntu
10-Part Series
What is Linux? You've probably heard of Ubuntu as it is the most widely adopted Linux distribution. But what is Ubuntu? Doc Callahan offers a video guided tour of Ubuntu. Doc covers everything from running Windows applications on Ubuntu, games in Ubuntu, applications in Ubuntu, Linux versus Windows and much more. If you've never tried Ubuntu, this is your beginner's guide. If you've already tried Ubuntu, you might still learn a thing or two.
Easy Ways to Plan Amazing Vacations Online
Easy Ways to Plan Amazing Vacations Online
10-Part Series
Molly McDonald runs through some great

tips for saving money and hassles by booking travel online

. From finding the

cheapest and most reliable flights

to figuring out what to do on holiday before you depart. From getting the

best deals on hotel rooms

to sorting out alternative accommodations. This 10-part

online travel booking video tutorial series

will take you from travel noob to jet-setting pro without delays or excess baggage.
Create Your Own Web Site 101
Create Your Own Web Site 101
10-Part Series
Hello world! So you want to

create your own basic web site

? You need to

understand the basics of getting your site online

. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan leads us through the steps required to

get your first website online

including

tips on basic HTML

,

best FTP clients

to use, choosing a domain registrar and web host and much more. Follow along and you'll have your first site online in not time.
We've even got some coupons for you to

save money on domain registry and web hosting

.
Planning your wedding online
Planning your wedding online
10-Part Series
Using online tools like TheKnot, you can easily plan your wedding online. Avoid long lines, driving all over town, overspending and "bridezillas" by

planning a wedding online

using The Knot online wedding planner. Everything from

buying a wedding dress online

to

sending online wedding invitations

is covered in this

planning your wedding online video tutorial series

with host Molly McDonald.
Working with Wikipedia 101
Working with Wikipedia 101
10-Part Series
The world's preeminent community encyclopedia and the site that brought the "wiki" to the main stage, Wikipedia needs no introduction.
While we've all happened upon the site in our surfing, there's much more to Wikipedia than just encyclopedia articles. Molly McDonald, AKA Demo Girl, explains.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
6-Part Series
Windows 7 offers a number of improvements over the much maligned Widows Vista. This

video tutorial on upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7

takes you through all the steps from initial data backup to finished installation. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan leads you through step-by-step to

upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7

.
Cool new features in Windows 7
Cool new features in Windows 7
10-Part Series

Windows 7

is a complete Windows overhaul and in our experience, the best version of Windows to date. New features like Jump Lists, Aero Snap and Peek, easy home networking and file sharing and much more make this the version of Windows that might get you to upgrade from Windows XP or upgrade from Windows Vista
Rocking with Winamp
Rocking with Winamp
10-Part Series
Winamp is a music and media player par excellence. Listen to music remotely with Winamp Remote, listen to free online radio, television, and podcasts. If it has to do with media you can check it out in Winamp.
A guided tour of Windows 7
A guided tour of Windows 7
10-Part Series
Michael "Doc" Callahan takes us on a guided tour of Windows 7. Across this 10-part series, Doc shows us some of the most interesting, exciting and impactful changes that Microsoft has in store with its latest operating system. With a release date set for early 2010 and speculation flying that Windows 7 might actually be available earlier, in late 2009, changes are good your next computer will run Windows 7.
Windows Live Messenger
Windows Live Messenger
10-Part Series
Windows Live Messenger, formerly known as MSN Messenger, is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, whether they're around the corner or all around the world. You can send and receive free instant messages, even play a game together while chatting, share files, voice and video chat and so much more. Doc Callahan explains in this 10-part series on Windows Live Messenger
Understanding and Editing the Windows Registry
Understanding and Editing the Windows Registry
5-Part Series
The

Windows Registry

has long been the domain of geeks and PC tweakers. However, it's nowhere near as complicated as you might think. With this

five-part video how-to

, Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan explains and shows you

how to edit the Windows Registry

safely and effectively.

Control which programs and services start with Windows

,

speed up a slow PC

and just generally

take control of the Windows Registry

. With these

practical Registry tips and tweaks

, you'll go from Registry editing newbie to pro in five video steps.
Getting to Know Windows Live and Spaces
Getting to Know Windows Live and Spaces
10-Part Series
Michael "

Doctor File Finder

" Callahan takes a close look at all the Windows Live service has to offer in this

Beginner's Guide to Windows Live

. In this 10-part series, Doc covers everything from

sharing pictures through Windows Live

and

creating your own Windows Live Space

to

linking your Xbox Live to MSN and Windows Live

to the

free 25GB of online file storage with SkyDrive

.
Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7
Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7
8-Part Series
Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan leads butterscotch.com viewers through the process for

upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7

in this eight-part

video tutorial guide

. Learn about the pros and cons of dual-booting Windows XP and Windows 7 on the same physical machine, get your files, folders and settings from

Windows XP to Windows 7

and follow along with the install process to learn the ins and outs.
Essential Yahoo
Essential Yahoo
10-Part Series
Molly McDonald, AKA DemoGirl, runs through everything you need to know about Yahoo!. From signing up for an account, using power-searching tricks and techniques, getting your Yahoo! Mail on your mobile, finding your way with Yahoo!'s powerful mapping service, creating your own personalized Yahoo! home page and more.
The Five Star Guide to Yelp
The Five Star Guide to Yelp
10-Part Series
Yelp is all about community, both the physical and the online varieties. With Yelp, you can

find local events, local restaurants, local mechanics

and much more... wherever "local" may be. You can connect with the online community to in turn connect with your local community. Submit your reviews for the best (or worst) restaurants in your area and make friends with other like-minded Yelpers. Molly McDonald runs through what you need to know in this 10-part Yelp video tutorial series.
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