Photography With How-To Geek: When Should I Use a Flash?
Flashes are so convenient that flash photography is practically the norm. But have you stopped to think about what that flash is doing, or whether you need to use it at all?
My Photos Look Different on the Internet! How Can I Fix Them?
Ever spent ages working on a photo, only to upload it and find out it looks completely different in your browser? Let How To Geek explain why, and how you can easily fix the problem with Photoshop or GIMP....
How To Use an External GPS Device with Your iPad or iPhone
If you bought a Wi-Fi only iPad and now you wish you could use GPS with it, this is the guide for you. Follow along to hook your iPad up to an external GPS unit and/or GPS-enabled smartphone phone.
How To Fix the Dark Shadows that Ruin Great Photos
Ever take one of those photos that’s great, except for a bunch of shadows that ruin the image? Here’s how to salvage that shot and bring the detail back out of those shadows in a few quick seconds....
How To Cut Your Linux PC’s Boot Time in Half With E4rat
Linux is pretty quick to boot on modern computers, but why not pare it down some more? If you’re hurting from a lack of SSD or just want to boot faster, E4rat will easily shave down your boot time.
How to Create Your Own Windows Event Log Notification System
The Windows Event Logs are a tremendous resource as they can not only help you troubleshoot current system issues, but can also provide you with warning signs of potential future problems. So keeping on top of the events your...
The Best HTG Photoshop Effects in One Free Download: Action Pack #1
We’ve covered the manual methods of some fun Photoshop effects—now here’s they are in automatic. Download the How-To Geek Photoshop Action Pack, and get those effects in seconds with the touch of a button....
How to Convert PDF Files for Easy Ebook Reading
Many ebook readers natively support PDF documents but, unfortunately, not all PDF documents are easy to read on a small ebook reader screen. Let’s take a look at two simple and free ways to convert PDF files for enjoyable r...
How To Make Classic Red/Cyan 3D Photos Out of Any Image
Want to make photos really stand out? Create a fun Red/Cyan 3D effect that will pop off the page and screen, just because it’s a heck of a lot of fun. Grab your 3D glasses, and either Photoshop or GIMP!...
How To Download/Backup Your Gmail, Google+, Calendar, and Docs Data
Google has a tremendous number of free services they offer which many of your probably take advantage of. But have you ever considered what you might lose if all of a sudden you lost access to your account? Just like all impo...
How to Configure Your Router for Network Wide URL Logging
Don’t be in the dark about who is visiting what web sites on your LAN. Use our two-prong approach to lock in on who is browsing what on your home network.
How to Make Photos Look Like Pencil Drawings in About One Minute
Ever seen a mall photobooth create a “pencil drawing” from a photo? Give us about one minute, and see how you can create an easy grayscale image effect that looks like a tonal pencil drawing. Check it out!...
Create Instagram Style Photo Effects with GIMP or Photoshop
You’ve probably seen lots of vintage photo effects, or maybe even made some of your own using software like Instagram. Today we’ll look at a few “vintage effects” and see how they can be replicated in either GIMP or P...
How To Secure Your Wi-Fi Network Against Intrusion
Insecure Wi-Fi is the easiest way for people to access your home network, leech your internet, and cause you serious headaches with more malicious behavior. Read on as we show you how to secure your home Wi-Fi network....
How Secure Are Your Saved Internet Explorer Passwords?
One of the most convenient tools browsers offer is the ability to save and automatically prefill your passwords on login forms. Because so many sites require accounts and it is well known (or should be at least) that using a ...
Stupid Photoshop Tricks: How To Make an Invisibility Cloak
Sometimes, graphics editing is useful. And sometimes, you use it to turn things invisible just because you can. Here’s how to make invisibility cloaks in Photoshop in a few minutes, with our GIMP friendly technique....
The Beginner’s Guide to Shell Scripting 2: For Loops
If you want to build up your geek cred, join us for the second installment in our shell scripting series. We have a few corrections, a few improvements to last week’s script, and a guide on looping for the uninitiated....
Setup SSH on Your Router for Secure Web Access from Anywhere
Connecting to the internet from Wi-Fi hotspots, at work, or anywhere else away from home, exposes your data to unnecessary risks. You can easily configure your router to support a secure tunnel and shield your remote browser ...
How to Use EXIF Data to Learn From Master Photographers
There’s a hidden advantage to digital photography, and it’s called Exif. See what it is, how it can help you, and how you can use it to learn from skilled photographers all over the internet.
How to Migrate from Facebook to Google+
If you have a lot of time and information invested in Facebook, it’s not easy moving to a new social network. Here are a few tips on moving your information from your Facebook account to your shiny new Google+ account....
Beginner Photoshop: Black and White and Red Photo Effect in Ten Seconds
It’s a classic effect: the black and white photo with the stark, isolated red. Here’s how to knock out that effect in Photoshop in ten seconds with our (GIMP friendly!) method.
How To Encrypt Your Cloud-Based Drive with Boxcryptor
The security debacle at Dropbox last week opened a lot of peoples’ eyes to the need for user-managed encryption for cloud-based storage. Read on to learn how to secure your Dropbox (and other cloud-based files) with Boxcryp...
How to Clean Your Dirty Smartphone (Without Breaking Something)
We have already shown you how to clean your keyboard without breaking it, but did you know your smartphone can be just as dirty and covered with bacteria? Here is how to properly clean your smartphone....
How To Recover After Your Email Password Is Compromised
Your friends are reporting spam and pleas for money originating from your email account and some of your logins aren’t working; you’ve been compromised. Read on to see what to do right now and how to protect yourself in t...
How to Clean Your Filthy Keyboard in the Dishwasher (Without Ruining it)
We’ve already shown you some great ways to get your keyboard clean. For geeks that aren’t faint of heart, check out how to make your keyboard dishwasher safe and clean it with half the work and in half the time....
