How to Unlock the Phone for an HTC Aria

HTC's Android-powered Aria smartphone is available exclusively from AT&T, but the Aria supports multiple GSM frequency bands and can operate on wireless networks all around the world. Before you can use your Aria with a SIM card from another carrier, you must enter a special "unlock" code into the phone to disassociate the device from AT&T. Each Aria mobile phone has a unique unlock code, which must be obtained from the wireless carrier that originally activated the phone.

How to Unlock the HTC Touch 3G

If you purchased your HTC Touch 3G directly from your wireless provider, chances are it's locked and can only be used with that provider's network. Most carriers participate in this practice to discourage you from leaving, but with the help of a unique unlock code you can use your phone with any SIM card. Your carrier may provide you with this code free of charge. If you have difficulty obtaining the code from your provider, use a phone unlocking service to obtain the code.

How to Unlock Rock Band Songs

If you happen to be good at Rock Band, it might be easy for you to unlock all the songs the tried and true way, by actually playing until you beat the game. If you don't have the time or the skills, but you want to play all the songs anyway, there's an alternate way to unlock all Rock Band songs on your PS2, PS3 or Xbox 360.

How to Unlock PS3 Demo Games

The Sony PlayStation 3 allows gamers to play video games, watch Bluray discs, rip and enjoy music, and online capability. Users can go online with their PS3 and sign up for a PlayStation Network account, where they can play certain games online, and download video games, music, videos, movies, television shows, and game demos, directly to their PS3. The PlayStation Network has many game demos for users to download and try before they buy.

How to Unlock Godfather 2 PS3 Video Trophies

Fulfill specific goals on your way to becoming a mob boss in "The Godfather II" for the PlayStation 3 to unlock rewards known as trophies. While these trophies have no bearing on the game, all of your online PS3 friends will be able to view your accolades. Trophies are split into four categories---bronze, silver, gold and platinum---with bronze trophies being the easiest to obtain and the platinum trophy awarded after obtaining every other trophy in the game. When you progress through the game, do more than just speed through to the credits and you will rack up the 42 trophies of "Godfather II."

How to Unbrick an XBox

The Xbox 360 has a hard drive that can be modified for user interaction in a way that is not set up or approved of by Microsoft, who makes the video game console. This "flashing" of the hard drive, if done incorrectly, can cause it to cease functioning and become "bricked," which is to say it renders the video game console unworkable. Here is what can be done to return the Xbox 360 to its normal, unmodified, "unbricked" state.

How to Unbrick a Wii 4.2

The Nintendo Wii's operating system provides the core functions for everything the console can do. The Wii may lock up during use or refuse to perform some functions if the operating has been modified: this is called "bricking," since the Wii is now as useless as a brick. The Wii can be "unbricked" by restoring the 4.2 operating system. You will need to modify a game controller from an earlier Nintendo console, which can be acquired for very little money from a video game supply store or hobby shop that specializes in video games. In addition, a special Wii software disc is also necessary.

How to Transfer Contacts From HTC to BlackBerry

In order to do a direct transfer of your contacts from one phone to another, you can use your old SIM card and put it into the new phone. If that's not an option, you can transfer your contacts by syncing both phones with Microsoft Outlook on your computer. Fortunately, both the HTC smartphone and the BlackBerry will synchronize. You just need to have the BlackBerry Desktop Software and HTC's Sync application.

How to Tether Your HTC 4G on Sprint

HTC offers phones on numerous networks in the US, and as of May 2011, the company five phones available for the Sprint network. Of those, the EVO 4G and the EVO Shift 4G are compatible with Sprint's speedy fourth-generation cellular network. The newer phone, the Shift 4G, is immediately ready to extend its network connection as Internet access to your computer, and over-the-air updates have enabled that same feature on the original EVO 4G. You can tether either phone in just a minute or two.

How to Tether a USB for a MyWi iPhone

MyWi is an iPhone application that allows you to use a cellular connection as an Internet connection on a computer. This process is called tethering. MyWi is capable of tethering both wirelessly and through a USB connection. Before tethering your iPhone with MyWi, contact your carrier to make sure it is permitted by the terms of your data plan.

How to Soft Mod a Wii to Play Backups

Many game manufacturers are concerned that the ability to play games off backup discs will cause a run on pirated games. Unfortunately the discs scratch so easily that kids particularly have a hard time taking care of their games so they can continue to play them. It is important that these kids be able to play backup discs so the originals can stay scratch free, and purchasing replacements does not become a problem.

How to Set Up Hotmail on an HTC Evo

Setting up your Hotmail account on your HTC Evo gives you easy access to your emails even when you are away from your computer. After email setup, you will be able to send and receive emails directly from your phone from anywhere within your mobile carrier's network. Email will be accessible with a simple tap. The phone's email wizard will guide you through setting up the Hotmail account and other email accounts on your phone.

How to Set Up a Bluetooth Headset With the PS3

The PlayStation 3 entertainment console supports most Bluetooth headsets in games and applications with incoming and outgoing audio capability. Like all wireless PS3 peripherals, you must pair and set up a Bluetooth headset with the PS3 before you can use that headset with the console. Only one Bluetooth headset can be paired with the PS3 at a time.

How to Remove Windows Virus Scan Malware

Malware often comes disguised as antivirus software, claiming to offer a free Windows virus scan. However, this is really just deceitful marketing. Running one of these scans will find all sorts of “viruses” the scan will offer to remove--for a price, of course. The only malware on your computer is the bug popping up the Windows virus scan ads itself. Remove it with a tool already on your computer, with which you can run a real scan.

How to Remove a Memory Resident Virus Running in Windows XP

Viruses have various way of infecting your computer and propagating to other computers. Most viruses will try to stay active in your computer memory by trying to add themselves to the programs that open when the computer starts. Some viruses will actively prevent antivirus software from scanning your computer. To remove a memory resident virus, you will have to stop the program and prevent it from starting again.

How to Remove a Fake-Alert Virus

A fake-alert virus is one that generates warning screens that look like they were created by the computer's own defenses. Often, these fake-alerts are scams intended to frighten users into clicking links on the pop-ups to fix the problem. These links often lead to websites that urge users to purchase an expensive product in order to fix the problem. Don't be fooled: buying this product is likely to make the problem worse. Alternate methods are needed to remove the threat.

How to Reload Windows After a Virus Attack

Although all versions of Windows have certain precautions to protect from attacks by computer viruses, there are still a great number of viruses that can affect the operating system in a negative way. These viruses don't only affect the operating system, but the anti-virus programs that might be installed on your computer as well. If you find yourself in such a situation, you can reload Windows in safe mode and activate your anti-virus software from there to take back your system.

How to Put Music on a PS3

When you add music files to your PlayStation 3, you'll be able to listen to your favorite artists while you play video games or browse the Internet with your system. Remember that your music files are big, and they'll eat away at your hard-drive space if you add too many. A PlayStation 3 with larger hard drive will be able to handle more music files than a PS3 with a smaller hard drive.

How to Play Wii Games from an External USB Hard Drive

A soft mod for the Nintendo Wii allows the Nintendo Wii to load custom programs, applications and games that other people have made without needing to take the Nintendo Wii apart or voiding a warranty. Typically a Nintendo Wii will get soft modded to avoid the risk of damaging the Wii and allowing the person to play backed up Nintendo Wii games. We all know that the disks that these newer consoles use do not last forever, especially if you have children who use them a lot. Playing Nintendo Wii games from an external USB hard drive allows you to put the disks away and still be able to play all of your Nintendo Wii games.

How to Play Playstation Games on Wii

The Nintendo Wii is a home video game console that allows you to play other systems' games on it along with the Wii games. One of those systems is the Playstation console from Sony. The PSX was one of the most successful consoles in history, and with a simple program, you can play them again using the Wii.

How to Play a Wii Remotely Over a Network

Are you bored playing Wii video games by yourself? You can play with others online through your Wii console. This feature allows you to play with your best friend right down the road, your brother who is away at college or a stranger on the other side of the world.

How to Make My Hacked Wii Have Factory Settings

The Nintendo Wii can be "hacked" to allow third-party applications and channels, such as the "Homebrew Channe," on the device. If your Wii has been hacked, Nintendo firmware updates can potentially cause harm to your system. Restoring the Wii to its original factory settings is fairly simple. You must reformat the Wii's system memory.

How to Make a PS3 Internet Connection Faster

Routers and modems can sometimes slow the downloading speeds for PS3 game consoles if the proper ports are not open. To speed up downloads and increase connectivity, you will need to correct the wireless settings. Each router has a specific way to log into its settings guide but often can be accessed by typing in the IP address found on the router or in its manual.

How to Make a PS3 DVD Region Free

The subject of region coding on DVDs is one that has garnered much debate. A DVD produced in North America (coded "Region 1") will not play on equipment produced in other countries, such as England (coded "Region 2"). This is done in order to combat movie piracy but can be a major inconvenience for people who paid money for legitimate copies of DVDs. Sony's PlayStation 3 is coded the same way as a regular DVD player in that it will only play DVDs produced in the same region as the PS3 itself, but there is a perfectly legal way to get around that. Use this article as a guide as you make a PS3 DVD region-free.

How to Make a Hard Drive a Slave Drive

Setting a hard drive to function as the secondary ("slave") drive allows you to use the drive solely as a storage unit. You can use the drive to back up valuable data on the primary drive without having to install or use an operating system on it. And all you need to get going is a screwdriver to pop the case open.

How to Make a Bootable Wii Disc

The Nintendo Wii can use backup ISO files just like many other home video game consoles. Burning an ISO file to a disc to make it bootable on the Nintendo Wii is simple and can be done with a few different programs. Making bootable Wii backups will help you save your Wii discs from getting scratched.

How to Jailbreak Your PS3 With a USB and a Laptop

According to the U.S. Copyright Office, people can jailbreak their own electronic devices and install third-party applications on them without fearing a lawsuit. You may want to jailbreak your PS3 so that you can play unofficial versions of popular games and install third-party applications.

How to Jailbreak My PS3 With the Rockbox

Jailbroken PlayStation 3 consoles can go beyond the limitations of original system programming and allow you to add user-generated software to your system. Numerous methods of jailbreaking the PS3 have emerged since the console's release including the use of USB drives and iPods loaded with programs such as Rockbox.

How to Jailbreak a PS3 With a TI-84

Numerous exploits have been created to jailbreak the PlayStation 3 since its release. Jailbreaking allows you to use the PS3 to run other operating systems, install homemade programs and more. You can load jailbreaking software onto your TI-84 calculator and use it to jailbreak your PS3 via a USB connection.

How to Jailbreak a PS3 Slim 3.55

At the time of publication, the PlayStation 3 "slim" models are shipped with version 3.55 of the PlayStation operating system. Jailbreaking your PS3 requires that you have a new or formatted USB storage device and Jailbreak PS3 3.73. While jailbreaking is not illegal, the process will void your PlayStation warranty and limit your access to the PlayStation Network.

How to Install IPA Games With Winscp

Since the Supreme Court deemed that jailbreaking --- using third-party software to remove manufacturer imposed limitations for your iPhone or iPod Touch --- is legal, many consumers have taken it upon themselves to jailbreak their devices. One of the great parts about jailbreaking is the capability of the device to run third-party applications. Most of these applications can be installed using the device's new software, installed during the jailbreaking process, but they can also be downloaded and installed through a wireless network cable from your computer. To do this, we use a program can WinSCP to install the package (a .IPA file).

How to Install GeoHot Jailbreak Peek and Poke for the PS3

Jailbroken PlayStation 3 consoles give you access to the console's core programming, allowing you to add user-generated content and use the PS3 as a standalone computer. Peek and poke firmware can be used in conjunction with a jailbroken PlayStation 3 to create backups of games on your console for later play. After applying the peek and poke patch to your console, you will need to reinstall the Geohot firmware on your console.

How to Hook Up a Nintendo Wii to a LCD TV

Connecting your Nintendo Wii gaming console to an LCD television can be done in two ways. The first way is to connect your Wii to the television exactly as you would a standard television, plugging the audio and video cables into their respective color-coded ports. However, LCD televisions are designed to display in high definition widescreen, and your Wii is not. As a result, your picture will appear slightly grainy with distorted colors. Instead, you should hook up your Wii using high definition component cables to get the clearest picture display possible on your LCD television.

How to Hack a Wii 4.2 Homebrew

Video games or other software that is developed and maintained by consumers and used on proprietary hardware systems is commonly referred to as "homebrew." Although some homebrew tools are harmful and can cause problems, most are very interesting and useful. If you want homebrew games and software on your Nintendo Wii 4.2 game console, you must first unlock -- or jailbreak -- it first. Jailbreaking is not illegal in the United States, but it will void your device's warranty. Once you have access to the Game Channel you can install any homebrew software on your Wii.

How to Get Your Wii Chipped

The Nintendo Wii is a popular gaming console, but its operating system limits what you can do on the system. For instance, if you happen to scratch a game, you wouldn't be able to play a backup disc because the console would not read it. As a result, some owners modify their Wii using a special computer chip purchased from a game console modification store. You can add a "chip" to your Nintendo Wii, but the modification will require opening the Wii and voiding the warranty.

How to Get on Netflix with a Jailbroken PS3

Jailbreaking your Sony PlayStation 3 removes many of the gaming device's limitations. The jailbreak process does not, however, affect the PS3's ability to surf the Internet over a wired or Wi-Fi connection. Using the PS3's built-in Internet browser you can access the Netflix website and order DVDs for delivery, or access Netflix's library of streaming videos.

How to Get an iPod Touch to Load Music Onto an Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 video game console can do more than just play games; it also allows users to connect with friends, watch movies and TV shows and listen to music. The Xbox 360 is able to connect with and play songs from a portable media device, such as the iPod. Once you have connected your iPod to the console with a USB cable, you can play songs from either the Xbox 360 guide or the system's dashboard.

How to Fix a Virus on Internet Explorer in Windows

Computer viruses frequently infect computers through the Internet when the user visits a website contaminated with malicious programs. The website installs the virus to the computer without the user's knowledge. Many viruses negatively affect the user's Internet browser after that by causing multiple pop-up ads, slowed performance and irregular behavior. Internet Explorer is frequently exploited by viruses, and fixing a virus in Internet Explorer takes some time.

How to Find My Game Code on a Wii System

Each Wii or virtual console game system has a unique identifier that defines the name of the game. You can use this code to share a saved version of a game with other players. For example, if your friend is stuck on a level of a game and can't progress, you can give him a copy of your "Save" file if you've mastered the same level. He can then load your "Save" file onto his Wii and move to the next level.

How to Download Photos From the HTC Touch Pro

Photos saved on your HTC Touch Pro may be downloaded to your computer through Windows Mobile Device Center. Pictures downloaded, or imported, from your phone are saved in the computer's picture gallery where you can edit the images or share them with others. After the initial setup of Windows Mobile Device Center on your computer, the process of downloading photos is straightforward and only takes a few minutes.

How to Downgrade to PS3 Slim Using iPhone

The process of jailbreaking your PlayStation 3 console first requires that you downgrade it to an operating system released before the system update 3.55 patch. Downgrading the PS3 with your iPhone requires that you have a jailbroken iPhone with OpeniBoot and PSFreedom installed on it. As with any jailbreaking or downgrading technique, the software used to perform the downgrade is neither created nor supported by Sony or Apple.

How to Downgrade iPhone Firmware

iPhone firmware upgrades often provide new features from Apple, such as access to enhanced capabilities of Google Maps and the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, but if you have used hacker methods to jailbreak or SIM unlock your iPhone, these upgrades may actually cause it to become unusable. This is because Apple has designed its firmware to disable illegal hacks to its software. This problem has occurred for many iPhone owners who chose to jailbreak their phone in order to install unauthorized applications. The only way to restore the use of your iPhone's full functionality is usually to downgrade to the original version of iPhone firmware. This downgrade may seem like a hassle but it is worthwhile and relatively uncomplicated, though it is technically another form of hacking.

How to Downgrade and Jailbreak Your PS3

Jailbreaking your PlayStation 3 console involves overwriting the operating system and replacing it with custom firmware. Since the release of Sony's system update 3.55, jailbreaking attempts haven't been successful. If your PS3 console has a system update on it newer than 3.41, you first must downgrade your PS3's firmware before applying the jailbreak.

How to Do a Hard Reset for an HTC Cruise

There are two types of resets you can perform on your HTC Cruise PDA device, a soft reset and a hard reset. You can soft reset your HTC Cruise by pressing the "Reset" button on the bottom of the device. The HTC Cruise user guide recommends attempting to soft reset the device before executing a hard reset.

How to Delete Windows Anti Virus With Killbox

There are many Anti Virus programs on the market. A lot of these programs are legitimate, while some are not legitimate and may even be a virus. Windows Anti Virus, also known as Windows Antivirus Pro 2009/2010, is one example of a program claiming to be an Anti Virus program while, in fact, it is a fake program that attempts to trick users into purchasing Windows Antivirus Pro because they supposedly have a virus on their PC. Windows Antivirus Pro can be a pest to remove manually, but with the use of tools such as Killbox, the process is significantly easier.

How to Defrag a Mac Computer

You may notice a slight decrease in your Mac's performance over time as you rename files or move them between folders because these files become fragmented with each change. You can optimize your Mac's performance by defragmenting your hard drive. While the newest version of the Mac operation system, called Mac OS X, automatically defragments most files, you may still need to run a defragmenting program from time to time to check over all of the files on your hard drive.

How to Connect Your HTC EVO to a TV

The HTC EVO 4G features a HDMI Type D, or Micro HDMI, display port on the bottom of the phone, which allows you to connect the EVO to a television or monitor. Connecting your EVO to your TV allows you to view photos and videos stored in the phone's memory or on a MicroSD memory card inserted into the phone on a larger display.

How to Connect Wii to my Files

Connecting the Nintendo Wii to your computer so that you can readily transfer files back and forth between the two requires a special file transfer protocol (FTP) program and an active Internet connection that is connected to both the computer and the Wii console. Once they are connected you will be able to transfer files to the Wii's SD card or from the SD card to the computer. This means that you can save far more information for the Wii by storing it on your computer. If you have a modded Wii this would be a simple way to transfer movies or game files.

How to Connect an iPhone to a Wii Console Remote

Due to 2010 advances in iPhone and Wii system programming it is now possible to link the iPhone and Wii remote. When you do, the movements you make with the remote are reflected in 3D format on the iPhone or iPod. In order to link the two devices your iPhone or iPod must be jailbroken.

How to Burn Wii Onto a DVD+R

The Nintendo Wii uses DVD discs to play its Wii games. After backing up your Wii games to a disc image (ISO), you can burn the image file to a blank DVD+/-R. Both of these formats work with your Wii, but the DVD-R is more compatible. The DVD+R discs work with the Wii, but cause more strain on the optical laser. You can use many different programs to burn your Wii ISO files to your DVD+R. Download and install one of the three programs listed in the Resources section of this guide, and insert your blank DVD+R into your computer.

How to Block Incoming Calls on Your Samsung Cell Phone

Most modern Samsung phones have special features to control who is allowed to reach you. By making changes in the "call restrictions" section of your Samsung phone, you can block people from calling you. Once the call restriction is set, you will not hear any calls come through your phone until you change the settings back to normal. All callers will be sent directly to voice mail. You can also set your phone so that certain callers will be sent to voice mail without your knowledge.

How to Backup Wii Games

Creating a backup of favorite Wii games is an important way to prevent total loss in case a game disc gets damaged, corrupted or lost. A simple backup procedure will not only preserve your game data but also help save you lots of time and money in cases of lost or damaged discs

How to Add a Game for a PS3 Jailbreak

Jailbreaking your PlayStation 3 gives you the ability to add custom firmware and homebrew programs onto your video game console. A backup manager will allow you to add backups of your PS3 games and play them from the console's hard disk drive. The "Install Packages" option added to your console after jailbreaking will be used to install games to your console

Do I Need to Jailbreak My PS3 to Watch Live TV?

Sony claims that the PlayStation 3 is a video game console that "only does everything." The jailbreaking community has accessed several undocumented features on jailbroken PS3s, one of which is the ability to watch live-streaming TV through the use of Universal Plug and Play clients. Live TV streaming options are available for those who do not want to compromise their gaming console or their access to the PlayStation Network.

A Guide for the Wii Recovery Mode and GC

The firmware of a Nintendo Wii can be accessed via a Game Cube controller. Occasionally, the Nintendo Wii will freeze or "brick." The difference between a frozen system and a "bricked" system is the latter will not boot from a boot disc. The Game Cube controller can fix this by directing the Nintendo Wii circuitry directly to the firmware. From the firmware, users can boot directly from the recovery disc.

How to Kill Spyware on a Mac

Apple's Mac OS X has been advertised as much safer for users than Windows operating systems. Far more PCs than Macs are in use worldwide, so more hackers have developed viruses and spyware for Windows computers. In 2005 one of the first anti-spyware programs for the Mac was developed, but the marketplace for Mac anti-spyware applications is still not as developed as that for the PC. If you want to protect your Mac from spyware and remove any current infections, you can use some of the anti-spyware software available to you.

How to Repair Windows Vista Without a CD

Although you can repair a computer that uses the Windows Vista operating system with a repair disc, the disc is not necessary to perform the repair as long as Startup Repair is pre-installed on your computer. Many computers that run on Windows Vista do have Startup Repair pre-installed. Repairing the Vista computer using Startup Repair is a fairly simple process, although it can take several minutes to complete.

How to Run Startup Repair for Vista

Windows Vista comes with the following set of system recovery options: Startup Repair, System Restore, Windows Complete PC Restore, Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool and Command Prompt. Excluding Windows Complete PC Restore--a utility not included with Windows Vista Starter, Windows Vista Home Basic or Windows Vista Home Premium--all versions of Windows Vista include these diagnostic and repair tools.

Startup Repair is an ideal tool to use if Vista fails to boot. The application will search for and attempt to repair corrupt system files, harmful registry changes, or other problems that may prevent your computer from booting to the operating system. Windows Vista users can access Startup Repair from the Windows Vista DVD.

How to check and repair corrupt system files in Windows Vista Home

During the average lifespan of a computer, it's normal for you to have to troubleshoot your operating system. Some very lucky computer users will never know what this is like, but most people will encounter a virus or other less-serious error that affects the structure of Windows Vista. In these circumstances, you may need to check the system files for Vista, and Windows itself has you covered: Microsoft included a helpful utility called the System File Checker to do just this.

How to remove Windows 7 internet security 2012

Win 7 Internet Security 2012 is a rogue antispyware program that was recently noticed on the Internet. The program uses Trojans in order to get access to random computer system. To be more precise, Win 7 Internet Security 2012 infiltrates only into those computers running Windows 7 operating system, but it can change its name to Vista Internet Security 2012 or XP Internet Security 2012 and then infect respectively Windows Vista and Windows XP. However, Win 7 Internet Security 2012 is concentrated on infecting systems running Windows 7.

How to Remove AutoRun Viruses From Vista

AutoPlay, a feature of Autorun, automatically reads the content of a USB drive upon inserting the removable media into the USB slot. Windows Vista will then, by default, launch any audio, video or setup files contained on the USB drive. Viruses and other malware exploit Autorun and AutoPlay to spread viruses contained on the USB drive and infect the hard drive of any computer that accesses the removable media's contents. However, you can use Command Prompt to manually remove Autorun viruses from Windows Vista.

How to Get Rid of a Trojan Virus on Windows Vista

A Trojan virus is a virus that is designed to hide inside another program, much like the legendary Trojan Horse. It activates when you run what appears to be the legitimate program. Before it activates, it is unlikely that you will know the virus even exists. But once the virus activates, it will act and behave like any other virus, attempting to destroy your programs, memory, or computer in whatever manner it was programmed. If you ever think you have a Trojan virus, follow these steps to get rid of it.

How to Protect your Mac from Spyware, Adware and Viruses

The Macintosh computer is notoriously impervious to most viruses, spyware and adware that affects Windows-based computers. This is due to the stability and security that the Mac Operating System provides. If by any chance viruses and other malware pop up on the internet, Apple will quickly address these problems with a Software Update.

How to Get Rid of an MSN Virus on a Mac

The MSN Virus Project is a Trojan horse virus that propagates itself by sending a link to all the contacts on an infected user's MSN Messenger buddy list. The link looks like it is coming from a friend and encourages you to click on it, thus installing the virus. For this reason, the MSN virus spreads quickly.
The Mac operating system is less susceptible to viruses compared to PCs. However, a Mac may occasionally download the virus.

How to Delete a Facebook Virus on a Mac

Macintosh operating systems are highly immune to viruses, but there are some Trojans and other types of spyware that can maneuver their way into your computer. When an outside source such as Facebook downloads an unwanted virus onto your Mac, you can easily remove it yourself. There are also free programs available to Mac users on the Web that can help you keep your computer clean and running smoothly.

How to Get Rid of Viruses on a Mac

While it's highly unlikely your Mac has a virus, following these simple steps will ensure your system stays healthy.

How to Install Windows 7 on Virtual PC

Windows 7, so named because it is the seventh operating system in the Microsoft Windows product line, offers a number of features to make the OS easy to use. These features are are designed to improve the overall customer experience. However, some users may not be ready to commit themselves to abandoning their current operating system in favor of Windows 7. Instead, they may wish to install a virtualized version of Windows 7 using Microsoft's Virtual PC software. Fortunately, the process of installing Windows 7 on Microsoft Virtual PC is fairly straightforward and takes about the same amount of time as a standard operating system installation.

How to Jailbreak iPhone 3G 3.1.3

Since the 2010 ruling by the U.S. Copyright Office that jailbreaking an iPhone doesn't break the law, many new users have opted to perform the operation. Many different tools exist for the job depending on the specific model and system version involved. The iPhone 3G on iOS 3.1.3 jailbreaks very simply using a program named Spirit, allowing the user to install software downloaded from places other than Apple's iTunes App Store.

Jailbreak iOS 5 On iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad, iPod touch Using Redsn0w 0.9.9b5

Jailbreak iOS 5 On iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad, iPod touch Using Redsn0w 0.9.9b5

The jailbreaking process automatically installs the Cydia application store on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Using the Cydia application store you can download and install applications not available through Apple's App Store and also install packages that modify the code of your iPhone and iPod Touch's iOS operating system. Jailbreaking your device does not violate the law but will void the terms and conditions of Apple's warranty.
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How to Jailbreak your Iphone 3GS

With the recently released iPhone 3GS and the all around OS update 3.0, many people are looking to unlock their new Apply iPhone 3GS. The process is not difficult and should only take a few minutes if you have everything you need. This guide will work for both Mac and PC users.

How to Tell if I Have a Static or Dynamic IP Address

The Internet Protocol (abbreviated as IP) address is a numeric value typically presented in the dot-decimal format (for example, 191.25.1.251) that identifies each website or computer in the Internet. A static IP address, once assigned to a computer, remains fixed and never changes. If a computer is configured to use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) you automatically get a dynamic IP address each time you log into the network. If you plan to set up a web or email server make sure the computer has the static IP address.