How-To Geek

Update: Looking for a blue version of this wallpaper? Be sure to see the terrific version created by ETC Reader Monicoj (link provided in the comments below).

Are you a Need for Speed fan whose desktop could use some “fast customization”? If so, then this terrific set of 59 Carbon Crew Logos is just what you need to help tune your desktop up.

If you like a touch of comedy mixed with fantasy, then this series is definitely worth a look. We have the first episode embedded here and you can see the other six episodes and behind the scenes videos currently available us...

With the end of 2010 fast approaching, it is almost time for the release of Google’s long awaited Chrome OS. This week we would like to know if you will use Chrome OS in conjunction with your other operating systems or switch to it as your primary OS.

Leader of the Pack [deviantART]

With the northern hemisphere well into fall and the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, we have the perfect theme for your desktop. This harvest and autumn theme will help set the mood as the leaves finish turning color and you e...

If you are a sci-fi fan, then there is a good chance you are familiar with the Ender’s Game book series by Orson Scott Card. Using various movie and audio clips, YouTube member stevendavishoops613 has created an awesome...

Away [InterfaceLIFT Wallpaper]

There will be decorations, fliers, and more to prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday, so we have a nice set of holiday themed fonts to help you get ready for the upcoming food-fest.

Do you have teenagers (or other people) in your home who are avid Facebook users? If so, then you will want to have a look through this guide with helpful instructions and illustrations for managing your privacy and settings ...

Watchmen [DesktopNexus]

This week we learned how to become familiar with layers in Photoshop, know what encryption is and how it works, skip through YouTube videos using the number keys, optimize Microsoft Word’s Editor Area for better writing, put a real Libraries Icon on a Windows 7 desktop, and more.

Earlier this week we shared a wonderful batch of Apple and Mac Styled of icon packs with you for your computers. Today we have a beautiful set of Apple and Mac Logo wallpapers to help get your computers one step closer to Apple perfection.

Are you a sci-fi fan with a desktop itching for some fun classic B-movie style icon goodness? If so, then you can certainly have a lot of fun with this set with icons such as a classic UFO, cow to be kidnapped, radiation symb...

Are you wanting a fresh theme to use in your Gmail account? If you have already tried and grown tired of the themes currently available, then get ready to have fun with the five new themes from Google.

City Lights [DesktopNexus]

Everyone’s favorite day of the week has finally returned, so sit back and get ready for some more Friday Fun! Today your powers of observation will be tested as you search for differences between images on your journey with Isis.

If you are wondering what makes this game so special or standout from other games, then see what you think of this. When you play the game you get a mix of what your phone camera sees (i.e. a city skyline) and the game itself...

If you would like some fun web apps to play with in your browser, then you should definitely take a few moments to look through this small collection of 10K Apart Contest entries. There are two games, one graphing, one 3D obj...

Update: Thanks to HTG ETC reader Dennis for sharing the originating source for this gorgeous wallpaper which can be found here:

Do you enjoy playing old-school computer games? If you are feeling the nostalgia, then we have a good fix for you. Developer Erich Kohl has a webpage full of old-school style video games that are available for download for fr...

Are you a music fan who enjoys customizing your desktop with music-related theme items? Now you can add some guitar goodness to Google Chrome with this beautiful underwater guitar theme.

Mark Shuttleworth recently announced that Unity will become the new default UI for Ubuntu’s desktop and netbook editions starting with 11.04. What we want to know this week is if you agree or disagree with the decision.

Rise Of Legends [DesktopNexus]

Koopa gets a star and boy is Mario ever in trouble!