Hot Software Tips How-Tos
How To: Change sound on a website in SWISH Max
This tutorial shows you how to change the sound in a Flash animation on a website using SWISH Max. Change sound on a website in SWISH Max.
How To: Extend a slide show in SWISH Max
This tutorial shows you how to extend a slide show for a Flash website in SWISH Max. Extend a slide show in SWISH Max.
How To: Work with combobox in SWISH Max
This tutorial shows you how to work with comboboxes when building a Flash website in SWISH Max. Work with combobox in SWISH Max.
How To: Create a contact form in SWISH Max
This tutorial shows you how to create a contact form for a dynamic website in SWISH Max. Create a contact form in SWISH Max.
How To: Work with effected text in SWISH Max
This tutorial will show you how to edit text with an effect from a website in SWISH Max. Work with effected text in SWISH Max.
How To: Change images in a Flash animation with SWISH Max
This tutorial shows you how to change and modify images in a Flash animation using SWISH Max software. Change images in a Flash animation with SWISH Max.
How To: Extend a slide show in SWISH Max 2
This tutorial shows you how to extend a slide show in SWISH Max 2. Extend a slide show in SWISH Max 2.
How To: Update images in an osCommerce template in Photoshop
Want to change the images on the header or any part of your osCommerce template based site? Well watch this video and see how easy it is to do using Photoshop. Update images in an osCommerce template in Photoshop.
How To: Install an osCommerce template on an existing shop
What happens if you already have an e-store but you want to change it to fit the new osCommerce template you just got? Well, don't worry, this video shows you how. Install an osCommerce template on an existing shop.
How To: Hide prices on an osCommerce e-store
Sometimes you may want to create a showcase page or something that displays items without the price and "add to cart" buttons. This video will show you how to do this on an osCommerce store. Hide prices on an osCommerce e-store.
How To: Use Corel Ulead Video Studio 11 Plus
While we personally like to learn a new software program by playing around with its buttons and various functions, sometimes it's a nice primer to actually read the instruction manual. And when it comes to video editing, knowing the particularities of each and every function is crucial to producing professional-quality results.
How To: Publish Quartz Composer inputs to VDMX
This tutorial covers how to publish attributes from a quartz object so they can be controlled in VDMX.
How To: Use LFO and interpolation in Quartz Composer
More building blocks for making you a quartz genius with no technical knowledge, this lesson covers controller objects to get your 3d stuff groovin' to that music. Check it.
How To: Install Quartz Composer on Mac OSX 10.5 Leopard
This is a very basic introductory video that teaches you how to successfully install Quartz Composer on your MAC OSX 10.5 Leopard. Quartz Composer is a node-based graphical data software that uses visual programming language. Built exclusively for use on the MAC OSX, it's a handy software for graphic designers.
How To: See what files are hogging hard drive space with jDisk
Is your hard drive filled to the brim but your not sure which files or file is hogging up all the space? Well check out jDisk for a visual representation of those space hogs.
How To: Set up the Google Map GPS cell phone tracker
This tutorial explains how to setup the gps cell phone app. Go to http://www.websmithing.com for the full explanation and source code, you'll find it on the programming menu tab.
How To: Make buttons fade in within DVD Architect
This is a short tutorial on fading a button in within DVD Architect.
How To: Download and install SUPER converter for Windows XP
SUPER Converter is a program for Windows XP that can convert a variety of audio and video formats. Here's how to download and install it.
How To: Animate lines &grids with iterators in Quartz Composer
A somewhat advanced tutorial on how iterators (for loops) work, and how you can use them to make animated lines and grids.
How To: Install Quartz Composer
This short tutorial shows how to install and run Quartz Composer from OS X Leopard (10.5).
How To: Run Windows on the Mac with Parallels 3.0
Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac makes it easier to run Windows and Mac OS side-by-side on Intel-based Mac hardware. It adds support for 3D graphics, which lets you play some but not all PC games.
How To: Use Quicksilver for OS X
In this episode I show you a few of the innumerable uses of Quicksilver. Quicksilver is an unified, extensible interface for working with applications, contacts, music, and other data. The possibilities are endless. These are just a few of the ways that I use Quicksilver on a daily basis.
How To: Make an R&B beat
Watch and learn how to make an R&B beat.
How To: Properly compress photos and videos for best quality
Patrick from Tekzilla demystifies compression.
How To: Transform text to speech to MP3 with DSpeech
his video is on Dspeech, a freeware tool that uses Microsoft's SAPI (Speech Application Programming Interface) to convert text to spoken word. What's special about it is it lets you make an MP3 of the text, so you can listen to it on your computer, in you car or on your MP3 player. It's great for listening to notes. Transform text to speech to MP3 with DSpeech.
How To: Encrypt the Windows system partition with Truecrypt
Truecrypt 5.0 adds many new features, most importantly Windows system partition encryption. To put it in slightly inaccurate layman's terms, this means encrypting your entire C: drive. Even if you already write your sensitive data to an encrypted space, files are sometimes squirreled away in unencrypted temp space or in the page file where they may be recovered. Using Truecrypt to encrypt your Windows XP system partition will help eliminate this problem.
How To: Burn an ISO image to a bootable CD with CDBurnerXP
I'll be burning BackTrack with the freeware tool CDBurnerXP, but it would work the same way with Ubuntu, Knoppix or Helix. Burn an ISO image to a bootable CD with CDBurnerXP.
How To: Audit remote password using THC-Hydra
THC-Hydra is a remote dictionary attack tool from The Hacker?s Choice group. It?s a well made tool that supports a lot of protocols and options. The following protocols are supported: TELNET, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, HTTP-PROXY, SMB, SMBNT, MS-SQL, MYSQL, REXEC, RSH, RLOGIN, CVS, SNMP, SMTP-AUTH, SOCKS5, VNC, POP3, IMAP, NNTP, PCNFS, ICQ, SAP/R3, LDAP2, LDAP3, Postgres, Teamspeak, Cisco auth, Cisco enable, LDAP2, Cisco AAA. Audit remote password using THC-Hydra.
How To: Use Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) to wipe a hard drive
Another continuation of my file carving video and selective file shredding (DOD 5220.22-M) to thwart forensics tools video, this video shows how to use Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) to totally wipe a drive. DBAN is a great tool to add to your anti-forensics tool box. Use Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) to wipe a hard drive.
How To: Make an iso file
A tutorial on making an .iso file using Infrarecorda or Magic ISO software.
How To: Use the muzzle flash engine in EffectsLab & VisionLab
This FXhome tutorial shows you how to use the muzzle flash engine in EffectsLab & VisionLab. It covers potential uses, anatomy of a muzzle flash, canvas controls and toolbox attributes. Use the muzzle flash engine in EffectsLab & VisionLab.
How To: Make a basic map and door in Valve Hammer Editor
Learn how to make a basic map, a door, and spawn points with a buyzone in Valve Hammer Map Editor. Usable in any video game using the source engine.
How To: Use levels and curves in Paint Shop Pro
Learn how to use the levels and curves in Paint Shop Pro to make your photos really pop.
How To: Layer textures in Paint Shop Pro
This video will cover how to overlay textures using Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI.
How To: Punch in on Cubase SX
Learn how to punch in and out in Cubase SX.
How To: Use the key editor in Cubase SX
A quick tutorial on how to use the Key editor features in Cubase SX.
How To: Stack vocal takes in Cubase SX
This video shows you how to compile vocal takes on Cubase SX.
How To: Use the Unsharp Mask in Paint Shop Pro
Unsharp mask in Paint Shop Pro is the preferred method in sharpening. What this tool does, is increase the contrast between light and dark. In other words, it makes lines darker, giving the illusion of being sharpened. This tutorial shows you how to use it.
How To: Use the basic tools of the Valve Hammer Map Editor
My first tutorial on Valve's Map Editor: This is just a quick guide to get started creating maps for Counter-Strike:Source, Half-Life2, Garry's Mod, or any other game using the Source Engine. In this tutorial, you learn the basic tools of Valve's Map Editor: Hammer.
How To: Create a power cell icon in RealWorld Icon Editor
A tutorial showing how to create an icon of a power cell for Windows XP or Vista in RealWorld Icon Editor.