Archive for the ‘How To’ Category

How to Fix the Ubuntu Clipboard Problem

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

In Ubuntu, there is an infamous issue with the Gnome clipboard manager. (Actually, it's not even decent enough to be called a "clipboard manager.") Many people face extremely annoying problems of losing data when copying and pasting, especially when the copied source is closed. Ironically, this problem has not been ...

An Introduction To Breakdancing

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Yo' hommies, y'all ready to dance? -Dance what? Breakdance Yo'! -But...How? That's a good question... So in the recent years, it's been noticed: more and more individuals, from Teens to Adults, want to learn how to breakdance. Besides being extremely fun and cool, breakdancing is a hardcore action that requires an intense amount of exercise, ...

Wubi: Ubuntu for The Adventurous Windows Users

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Following Ubuntu's rise to the top of the Linux distribution bulk, Wubi brings new and free-of-charge hope to Windows users who are curious about this operating system but are too lazy to burn CDs, partition, and perform other mundane preparations for dual-boots. Although Wubi is still a beta, it is ...

Surf the Internet when Web Browsers are Blocked

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

When Firefox is blocked, it is an inconvenience. However, when Internet Explorer and all other major Web Browsers are blocked, it is a nightmare. Sometimes, public terminals and computers are designed to do just that, even with an Internet connection. Luckily, there is still a way to surf the web ...

How to Donate with Minimal Spendings

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

Requirements: A computer with Internet connection A brain Any level of English vocabulary Ability to operate a mouse December is filled with ringing bells and an atmosphere of charity. If you want to make some difference in the world before this year ends but find yourself short of money, FreeRice.com provides a ...

How to Clean Scratched CDs with Toothpaste

Monday, November 26th, 2007

There's hundreds of methods and ways to clean scratched or damaged CDs. They include mass cleaning with machines, simply wiping, using special cleaning solutions, etc. However, the most effective, quick, and cheap way is to use the age-old toothpaste method. Yup! Toothpaste! Here's how to fix and save scratched CDs: First, ...

Send and Receive Calls Free From Your Computer

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

By combining GrandCentral and Gizmo Project together, you can now send/dial and receive calls from your computer for absolutely free. These phone calls can also be sent anomalously from your PC! This is more or less a hack for Gizmo through GrandCentral. Here's how to send and receive calls free ...

How To Use Antibiotics

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Antibiotic had been hailed as a superdrug ever since its discovery, and had improved the numerous lifestyles and saved the countless diseased. But what on earth are we doing with it? How it works Antibiotics deal exclusively with bacteria. If you have a flu instead of a cold, for example, ...

How To Unlock DVD Player Region Codes

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

Many of us have had this problem: our DVD Players not recognizing or refusing to play certain DVDs from different regions. Personally, I had many Korean and Chinese drama shows that refused to play on a Sony DVD player. However, I was able to play them perfectly on my computer ...

Moving Website Images with JavaScript

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

Today's Trick of the Day Internet picture levitation. Now you can use JavaScript to randomly move around images and pictures on any website! It takes only a few easy steps to impress your technologically disabled friends by making the usual static images spin in a captivating pattern. Here's how: Find a website with ample ...