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• What if the Earth were Hollow? [Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  What would things be like if you dug a tunnel completely through the Earth for travel purposes or if our planet were hollow? Minute Physics takes a look at how things would be if either of these scenarios actually existed. What if the Earth were Hollow? [via Geeks are Sexy] How To Switch Webmail Providers Without Losing All Your Email How…

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• Upgrade a Retro Corded Mouse with Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If there’s a beloved retro mouse gathering dust in your office closet for want of wireless connectivity, this detailed tutorial will guide you through upgrading the guts to turn your corded mouse into a Bluetooth model. If you’re handy with a soldering iron and not afraid to hack apart the guts of a modern but inexpensive Bluetooth mouse, you…

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• What You Said: Your Favorite Remote Desktop Access Tools and Tips

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Earlier this week we asked you to share your favorite remote desktop access tools and tips; now we’re back to highlight your favorite tools and how you use them. The two prevailing themes among all the tools suggested were pricing and ease of deployment. On that front, LogMeIn had a strong following. Mtech writes: I use Logmein and am amazed…

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• Terminator Skull Crafted from Dollar Store Parts [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Earlier this year we shared an Iron Man prop build made from Dollar Store parts. The same Dollar Store tinker is at it again, this time building a Terminator endoskull. James Bruton has a sort of mad tinker knack for finding odds and ends at the Dollar Store and mashing them together into novel creations. In the video below, he shows how he…

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• Raspberry Pi Now Shipping with 512MB RAM; Still Only $35

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Fans of the tiny Raspberry Pi will be pleased to hear the new version of their Model B board now ships with 512MB of RAM (up from the previous 256MB). The best part about the upgrade? The price point stays at $35 a board. From the official Raspberry Pi blog: One of the most common suggestions we’ve heard since launch is that we should…

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• 8 Bit Beats – Video Game Themes Remixed

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  What do you get when you cross classic video game themes with a club beat? These Subwoofer-maxing remixes take Link and Mario to the dance floor. Courtesy of NickplosionFX, the above video remixes The Legend of Zelda and Pac-Man with a healthy dose of back beat. Other offerings from 8 Bit Beats include a Super Mario Bros. 3 remix. Have…

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• 3 Ways to Normalize Sound Volume on Your PC

  - by Chris Hoffman

  If you’re constantly adjusting your computer’s volume while you watch videos or play music, there’s a better way. You can set a consistent volume level, either Windows-wide or in a specific program like VLC or your music player. Many applications have “volume normalization” or “loudness equalization” features built-in, including…

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• How to Knock into Your Network, Part 2: Protect Your VPN (DD-WRT)

  - by Aviad

  We’ve shown you how to trigger WOL remotely by “Port Knocking” on your router. In this article, we will show how to use it to protect a VPN service. Image by Aviad Raviv & bfick. Screenshot Tour: XBMC 11 Eden Rocks Improved iOS Support, AirPlay, and Even a Custom XBMC OS How To Be Your Own Personal Clone…

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• Why Enabling “Do Not Track” Doesn’t Stop You From Being Tracked

  - by Chris Hoffman

  The “Do Not Track” option is enabled by default in Windows 8’s Internet Explorer 10 and available in Firefox, Safari, and Opera. Google is even adding it to Chrome. There’s just one problem: it doesn’t actually prevent tracking. The Do Not Track check box can provide a false sense of security. While a few websites will pay…

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• HTG Explains: Should You Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate Your Laptop?

  - by Chris Hoffman

  Computers can sleep, hibernate, or shut down. Sleep allows you to quickly resume using your laptop at the cost of some electricity. Hibernate is like shutting down your computer, but you can still resume working where you left off. There’s no right answer in all situations. Some people leave their computers running 24/7,…

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• Desktop Fun: Moonlit Nights Wallpaper Collection

  - by Asian Angel

  Whether it is our own moon or ones featured in fiction and fantasy artwork, moons can be romantic, mysterious, and inspirational. Now you can add a unique touch of style and flair to your desktop with our Moonlit Nights Wallpaper collection. Note: Click on the picture to see the full-size image—these wallpapers vary in…

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• How to Prepare Your Android Smartphone Ahead of Time (in Case You Lose It)

  - by Chris Hoffman

  One day, you could misplace your phone or have it stolen — smartphone thefts are on the rise. Prepare your Android phone for the day you lose it and losing it will be a much less traumatic experience. There are various things you can do once you’ve misplaced the phone, but it will be easier and less stressful if you…

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• How to Power Cycle Your Gadgets To Fix Freezes and Other Problems

  - by Chris Hoffman

  Have you ever had a smartphone, laptop, tablet, or any other electronic gadget become unresponsive? The surefire way to recover from the freeze – assuming it’s not a hardware problem – is by power-cycling the gadget. Most geeks know that pulling and reinserting a device’s battery will force it to recover from a…

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• How Can I Run Legacy Versions of Internet Explorer on Windows 8?

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  You’re sporting the newest edition of Windows but you need an older edition of Internet Explorer? Read on to see how you can wrangle a vintage browser into a modern operating system. Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-drive…

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• Download the Spectacular Skies Theme for Windows 7

  - by Asian Angel

  Freshening up the scenery on your desktop every so often can help make the time spent in front of your computer more pleasant. Today’s featured theme will add a dramatic look to your desktop with a terrific set of Spectacular Skies wallpapers. The theme comes with eleven images featuring the awesome,…

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• How to Create Shortcuts to Programs on USB Drives

  - by Lori Kaufman

  If you work on multiple computers, you probably use a USB drive to take your favorite portable software with you. Portable application suites like PortableApps.com, CodySafe, or Lupo PenSuite, each have a main menu providing access to the programs installed into the suite. However, there may be…

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• Shooting Print Quality Pictures with a Camera Phone [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Camera phones get a lot of grief for being underpowered but in this video tutorial the crew at SLR Lounge shows how basic technique and a good eye overcome all. Last year over at the photo blog FStoppers they put together a video showing off how you could use the iPhone as a fashion…

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• Chart Chooser Helps You Pick the Right Chart for the Job

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you’re not sure what kind of chart would best showcase the data you’re presenting, Chart Chooser makes short work of narrowing it down. Are you trying to showcase trends? Compare the composition of sets? Show distributions and trends together? By selecting what you’re trying to…

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• How To Bind Global HotKeys to a WINE Program under Linux

  - by Aviad

  Have you ever installed a Windows program in Linux under WINE, only to discover that it doesn’t bind system wide hot-keys anymore? HTG has the work around you’ve been looking for. Image by djeucalyptus How To Use USB Drives With the Nexus 7 and Other Android…

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• How to Enable Facebook Integration in Firefox

  - by Taylor Gibb

  The latest version of Firefox adds support for native Facebook integration, however the setting to enable it is hidden in about:config. Here’s how to enable it. Why Does 64-Bit Windows Need a Separate “Program Files (x86)” Folder? Why Your Android Phone Isn’t Getting…

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• HTG Explains: What Is RSS and How Can I Benefit From Using It?

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you’re trying to keep up with news and content on multiple web sites, you’re faced with the never ending task of visiting those sites to check for new content. Read on to learn about RSS and how it can deliver the content right to your digital doorstep. In many ways,…

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• HTG Explains: What Is Windows RT and What Does It Mean To Me?

  - by Chris Hoffman

  Windows RT is a special edition of Windows 8. It runs on ARM and you’ll find it alongside Intel x86 machines in stores, but you’ll be surprised just how much Windows RT differs from the Windows you know. Windows RT is so different  that Microsoft has told Mozilla…

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• Desktop Fun: Feathered Friends Wallpaper Collection Series 2

  - by Asian Angel

  Last year we featured a wonderful flock of feathered friends wallpapers for your desktop and today we are back with more. Turn your desktop into a colorful nesting ground with the second in our series of Feathered Friends Wallpaper collections. HTG Explains: Is…

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• How to Change How Long Internet Explorer Keeps a List of Sites You Have Visited

  - by Taylor Gibb

  There is a handy feature in most modern browsers that allows you to go back and see what pages you have visited on a particular day. But what if you don’t want your browser to keep track of your browsing history? Here’s how to disable it. How To Play DVDs on…

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• 7 Ways To Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows

  - by Chris Hoffman

  Hard drives are getting larger and larger, but somehow they always seem to fill up. This is even more true if you’re using a solid-state drive (SSD), which offers much less hard drive space than traditional mechanical hard drives. If you’re hurting for hard…

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