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iPhone: Use Song as Alarm Tone

Many iPhone owners use their device as an alarm clock. With these instructions you can set any song as your alarm.

Photoshop CS6: Swapping out a Color

Swapping out a single color in Photoshop CS6 is a simple process. Using the color replacement tool you can paint over the desired color without changing the texture below.

Windows 8: Change a Shortcut Icon in the Start Screen Tiles

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Besides Windows 8 apps, Windows also allows users to pin desktop programs to the Start screen for easier access. The problem is that the desktop program icons seem out of place with the overall design of the Windows 8 Start screen. This tutorial will show you how to change the icon of a shortcut in the Start screen tiles.

XP: Six Essential Registry Hacks to Customize Windows

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This Tech-Recipes tutorial describes a few simple registry modifications you can use to alter aspects of Windows XP that many users may find bothersome.

Java Graphics: Paint and Repaint

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You can draw simple graphics with Java. Read on to find out how this is done.

Windows 7: Setting Parental Controls Based on Game Rating

Parental controls on Windows 7 help to limit your child’s computer activity. Through the following directions you can prevent your kids from playing games that are rated for adults. 

Photography: How to Read an MTF Chart

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An MTF chart represents the ability of a lens to accurately transfer contrast to the sensor. These scientific measurements allow photographers to compare aspects important to contrast reproduction, sharpness, and bokeh quality.

Android: How to Hide Patterns When Unlocking the Phone

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Typically, when you unlock your Android phone using a pattern, the pattern will be visible on the screen. This makes it possible for other people to unlock your phone when you are away by guessing and imitating the gesture. To increase the security level, you can configure the phone to hide the pattern when you unlock the phone. By doing so, it will be much harder for people to guess the gesture.

How to Add Menu Items Under the Right-Click or Context Menu

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This tutorial explains how to add programs to the right-click menu.

Photoshop: Create a .GIF File

Creating an animated GIF from a folder of pictures or frames is easier than you may think.

Internet Explorer 7: How to Uninstall IE7 (Beta Versions and Above)

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With every introduction to the newest version of Internet Explorer comes new problems. The following tutorial explains how to uninstall IE7, if you have any issues after you have upgraded from IE6.

iPhone: Upload Videos to YouTube in iOS 6

Although the YouTube app has disappeared in iOS6, it is still possible to upload your videos to YouTube directly from your iPhone or iPad.