Hot Software Tips How-Tos

How To: Scan an image in GetDataBack for NTFS

This video tutorial shows you how to scan an image in the Runtime GetDataBack software for NTFS. The image was made in the tutorial for RAID Reconstructor when recreating a RAID 0. Why do you need to scan an image? For data recovery that you recreated with RAID Reconstructor. An image is the exact same thing as a hard drive, except that it's in a file format. So, backup your computer's drive, with this video to help, using GetDataBack.

How To: Get YouTube videos on your iPod and iPhone with Tooble

In this video tutorial, you will see how to use Tooble, free from tooble.tv, to get videos from YouTube into iTunes, then onto your iPod, iTouch, or iPhone. Unfortunately, there's no Windows version for you, it's just for Mac. But don't let that discourage you, there developing one as we speak. So soon you too will be able to get YouTube movies on your iPod.

How To: Protect private files from prying eyes with TrueCrypt

Check out this video tutorial to see how to keep your private files private, even if you have to email them to yourself at your office? TrueCrypt, an open source piece of software, lets you encrypt your files so they remain accessible only to you. This works on any platform; Windows, Linux, or Mac. So, watch this video to see the TrueCrypt download process, how to install it, and how to create an encrypted volume on your hard drive.

How To: Use dupliverts in Blender

Check out this cool video tutorial on how to use dupliverts in Blender. Dupliverts are Blender's version of an array command. It places and object at every vertex of your emitter mesh and gives you some control over the orientation of dupliverted objects. It can also be converted to regular meshes if so desired.