PC Tutorials
Rip DVDs for iPod Video
In this Mac Tutorial, I'm going to show you how you can rip a DVD for playback on a new iPod (5th Generation - Video)
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iTunes 4.8 Upgrade Reveals the Future of iPod and Video
Apple quietly released a point (4.8) update to iTunes yesterday (5/9/05). 
This update has been viewed as relatively minor, especially for Windows users, by those who have downloaded it so far.
I also viewed this update as minor, until I went to purchase the Dave Matthews Band album that was released today. With a little bit of creative thinking, and dot connecting, you can almost see the future of not only the iPod, but also the way we carry video with us.
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MacDesign Magazine becomes Layers
MacDesign Magazine, one of the best you'll find for tips, tricks and tutorials on 
the applications that are near and dear to the heart (and wallet) of every web developer, graphic designer and video editor has changed names and focus (slightly).
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QuickTime Pro 7 Available
Now that Tiger [MacOS 10.4] is in the wild, the new version of QuickTime is also 
available. QuickTime 7, currently only available on the Macintosh, offers a host of new features including the ability to view (and create with the Pro version) beautiful high definition video using the new H.264 codec.
For all those getting ready to upgrade, be warned… (that's called a tease)
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Firefox Speed Tip - MUST READ
If you are a Firefox user then this tip is for you. If you don't know what Firefox is, then check out this review that I wrote back on November 11, 2004. Forever Geek has posted an excellent "power-user" trick for increasing the speed of Firefox. The tip is for broadband users (cable modem, DSL) and can be completed in under 1 minute. Definitely worth the time. Make Firefox Faster: Forevergeek.com
Citibank Phisher Scheme
Phisher Schemes are on the rise. Are you at risk? 
This is not a Windows problem or a Macintosh problem. This is an internet problem and anyone who spends time or money online needs to be aware of this growing trend. In this quick internet security tutorial, we'll take a look at one of the ways that we're all at risk and how we can avoid getting caught in the net.
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Firefox 1.0 - The Internet Explorer Killer?
On November 9, 2004, Mozilla released the 1.0 version of their lean and mean Firefox browser. 
There have been rumblings that Firefox and other browsers may be taking market share away from Internet Explorer (IE), albiet at a slow rate. The question is not whether the 1.0 release of Firefox has eclipsed IE, but by how much?
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Make Your Mouse Left Handed
For those of you who are left handed, you know what it is like living in a right handed world. Nothing works the way you want. Using the mouse properties control panel, you can finally make something work the way you like.
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Use Mail Rules in Outlook Express to Limit Spam
Mail Rules allow you to sort your mail using criteria like who the sender is, what the subject is and what is contained in the body of the message. Using Mail Rules can help you eliminate unwanted junk email (Spam).
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View and Delete Cookies in Internet Explorer
What are cookies? A cookie is a message given to a Web browser by a Web server. The browser stores the message in a text file. The message is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.
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Save and Print Your Instant Message Conversations
The immediacy of Instant Messaging (IM) makes it an excellent form of communication. Once downfall of IM is that your messages are not automatically saved, like they would be in email. Using the following method, you can save any IM.
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Take a Screenshot in Windows
What is a screenshot? Screenshots are pictures of items on your computer screen. In this tutorial I'll show you how to easily take a screenshot of whatever is on your screen.
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Rip WAV's to MP3. Easily.
Aren't we all looking for a simple way to rip Wav files into MP3's?
I highly recommend iTunes from Apple. Being a mac user myself (who sometimes has to live in the Windows world), I've loved iTunes from day one. I don't think there is a better JukeBox software package out there. Add in the fact that it is free, and it's a no brainer.
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Stay Informed with iTunes
The 9/11 Commission Report has sold more than 350,000 copies in its first week on shelves in bookstores. 
The 9/11 Commission report is a 400-plus page document that chronicles the days and months leading up to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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WindowsXP SP2. Released. Ready?
With the release of WindowsXP Service Pack 2, Microsoft has barricaded the doors and put plywood over the windows. But did they remember to check the back door?
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Using Quick Launch to Access Files, Apps, Folders Quickly
Looking for a way to access your application, files, folder and drives quickly? Use Quick Launch.
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Use a Single Click to Open Desktop Items
Getting the hang of double-clicking is often a difficult task for new computer users. It can also be a problem for those with less than steady hands. In Windows, there is a simple solution to this problem and it is found in the Folder Options control panel.
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Change Your Browsers Home Page
The home page is the first page that loads when your browser opens. Most Internet Service Providers (like MSN, Earthlink) set their own web site as the home page by default when you sign up for their service. This can be changed to any page that you would prefer (news, sports, soap opera recap) with a few easy steps.
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Change the Resolution (Size) of Your Screen
Changing the resolution of your screen can greatly change the way things look on your screen. Text too small? Change your screen resolution.
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Resize Your Taskbar
With all the icons that can be added to your taskbar, it can get awfully crowded down there. With that in mind, you can make changes that will allow for it. This is a very simple skill (although it can take some time to figure out where exactly to put your pointer).
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Adjust Your Audio Settings Via the Taskbar
The System Tray in Windows is a handy little area for quick access to many of the computers basic functions. If you don't know where the system tray is, just look for the clock. That area is the system tray.
In this tutorial I will show you how to add (or remove) the volume control slider to the system tray.
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Rip Music Using Windows Media Player
I was recently asked how you could take music that is on a CD and put it on your computer. This is not a herculean task but it is something more and more people are interested in doing.