The Tech Help Dude

New 2012 Backgrounds!

2012-01-19T11:30:00.001-08:00

To download just click on them and when they come up in full screen just right-click and hit download!

Regular Layout

Partner Layout w/ Banner

New YouTube Layout Backgrounds

2011-04-21T21:22:00.001-07:00

Here are the 3 backgrounds! Just click on the to view them in full size..

Also, here is the video they are pertaining to..

2011-04-07T10:56:00.000-07:00

This is a sick case.
Gotta get one -- http://www.mivizu.com/
This particular case -- http://goo.gl/8L1bF

Video Review:

Written review:

My iPhone 4 is now wrapped in a clean, anti-fingerprint, beautiful case.
A perfect window for the Apple logo along with a nice oval cut for the camera. A clean snap on/snap off allows for easy cleaning. A very nice wave design shows off wonderful style. This smooth, suave case defiantly deserves the 9 out of 10 that I give it. For other case see mivizu.com

Reviewed by TheTechHelpDude

Computer Prank Pack! April Fools!!

2011-04-07T10:53:00.000-07:00

A bunch of different pranks you can pull on your family, co-workers, professors, room mates, or anyone!
The Pranks:

http://www.rjlpranks.com/pranks/avoid/

Lost Buttons
Go to Start--Settings--Control Panel
and find the option for your Mouse. On the
Buttons tab, change the buttons configuration
to switch the primary and secondary buttons of
the mouse. Now when the victim clicks with the
mouse, nothing will work as expected.

Edit Microsoft Word settings.
In addition to defaulting all text to "shimmer"
or "ants marching" (Format - Font - Text Effects),
you can customize the autocorrect options to mock
your hapless victim
(Tools - Autocorrect Options - check "Replace Text as
You Type" - insert desired words in "Replace" and "With" boxes.)

Search Confusion
Change the settings on your victim's computer
so when they Google something their search page
is in a different language. Just sneak onto their
computer, go to Google.com, choose "Settings" in
the upper right, then "Search settings." Now change
the Interface language to whatever language you
prefer.
(To fix after the prank just click on the
"Google.com in English" link below the search box
on the main Google page.)

Can't Close It
Open any application the victim might normally have open.
Press "PrtScn" to capture the desktop as an image
(make sure the mouse pointer and task bar can not be seen).
Next, open an image editing program, and paste the image.
Then save the images as a file. Next, right click on the
desktop, select "properties", and browse for the image
you just created. Select that image as your background
(make sure that it is stretched and not centered or tiled).
Your victim will think he has the application open on his
computer and won't understand why he can not close it or
minimize it.

BuckyBalls are More Addictive Than Drugs

2011-03-30T14:11:00.000-07:00

BuckyBalls wanted me to review their product, so a big thanks to them for sending me these to check out!

Check them out - http://www.getbuckyballs.com/

And see their video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JpM4A4657k

Don't forget to use the promo "TheTech HelpDude" (with a space in between)

Only the first 10 people get the discount, so ORDER NOW!! :]

Written Review:

WARNING! ADDICTING.

You won't want to put them down!

I give them a 7 out of 10.

The price is pretty steep at $30 + s&h; however, they do supply endless amounts of entertainment. So if you think of it as a video game being $50, they are pretty inexpensive. They are almost TOO addicting. I've wasted a lot of time just playing with them. I think the super-addictive state wears off around a few days after you get them, but they are still SUPER fun. They are really unlike any other toy out there, so for creativity they get a perfect 10!

They ARE NOT for young children..

Apparently you can die.

BuckyBalls: Reviewed by TheTechHelpDude.

How to do a Pencil Trick.... and WITH A KNIFE!

2011-03-25T12:50:00.000-07:00

A lot of people wonder how to do this...

How-To

Me showing off

Free Windows 7 HD Screen Recorder That Comes on Every System!

2011-03-23T18:10:00.000-07:00

Simply go to "Run" and type in "PSR" Which stands for Problems Steps Recorder.

Once the programs up, record whatever you need to record,

Then save it.

It will save as a .ZIP file.

Unzip the file to find a .MHT file.

Open the .mht file. (It will open in Internet Explorer)

Here is everything you recorded and steps!!

Here is a video demonstration!!

Video and write-up by TheTechHelpDude

Hack Any Web Page and Edit It Easily (Also Fly a Space Ship)

2011-03-09T18:09:00.000-08:00

This video shows how to hack any web page and edit it using Java codes.

The intro song is Preliator by Globus

The two codes seen in this video are..
Space Ship by Erik Andersson (The site I found this on is http://erkie.github.com/ )

javascript:var s = document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript'; document.body.appendChild(s);s.src='http://erkie.github.com/asteroids.min.js';void(0);

Edit Mode -
javascript: document.body.contentEditable = 'true';document.designMode = 'on'; void 0

How to Use a PS3 Controller on a PC with ePSXe

2009-11-19T20:39:00.000-08:00

Tutorial for How To Play Playstation Games on a PC

1 Download the appropriate drivers from download page

http://www.motioninjoy.com/download

2 Unrar or unzip the file.

3 Run the install program. follow the setup steps.By default it will place the drivers and software in "C:\Program Files\MotioninJoy\ds3".

4Plug in your Playstation 3 controller(Sixaxis or Dualshock 3). If you haven't done this before, you will see that some basic Windows drivers are installed.

5 From the Start button,run the "Start->All Programs->MotioninJoy->Install USB driver".Make sure to right click and "Run as administrator"or The driver will not install properly if your system is x64,before you do next step.

6 If your system is 32bits windows skip this step. Restart Windows-when it starts to boot up again repeatedly press F8 key just after the BIOS does its POST.Select "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement".

7 Unplug the other USB bluetooth dongls if any except the one you need to connect sixaxis or ds3.After windows install its default driver, right click

(Start->All Programs->MotioninJoy->Install Bluetooht driver) run as administrator. If need to use other bluetooth dongles, just plug it in after installation finished.

8 If your system is 64bits windows do step 6 again.
Start->All Programs->MotioninJoy->DS3 TOOL(request Microsoft dotNET 3.5),click "Pairing" button.

9 Unplug the USB wire,press Playstation 3 controller's "PS" button shortly to connect via bluetooth,The LED of "1" will always light after connected,dualshcok 3 will vibrates a moment.
Seclect options that you hope and click "Enable Options" button.

10 Enjoy your game.

11 Long press Playstation 3 controller's(sixaxis' or dualshcok 3's) "PS" button to disconnect.

thanks hardcoreware.net,they provided a very good guide http://www.hardcoreware.net/how-to-playstation-3-controller-64-bit-windows-7-vista/

The Tech Help Dude
For Use with ePSXe (Playstation Emulator)
Go to Config>Game pad>Port 1(or 2)
Using your mouse, click on any button then press the corresponding button on your PS Controller. (ex. D-Pad up, Press the D-pad UP on Controller)

Here is a Tutorial on How to get PSX running on a PC

Got some old classic Playstation games you wanna play, but you have a PS3 that can't play them or your playstation is broken, or OTHER REASONS?
PSX Emulator FTW!

Make sure to Google "scph1001.bin" and download it from somewhere.

ePSXE - http://www.epsxe.com/download.php

Bypass Appulo.us Troll Bridge Easily

2009-11-18T19:19:00.000-08:00

New video on how to bypass the silly Appulous Troll Bridge without the use of a computer!

Watch In Full Screen to see Instruction Annotations

How to Bypass Installous Troll Bridge ON iPod\iPhone
Just...
Go to Internet.
Google "Game Name Appulous" (ex. Krazy Karts Appulous)
Hit "Options"
Hit "Cached"
It'll come up with the page UN-TROLL BRIDGED.
Pick source.
Hit INSTALL. NOT DOWNLOAD.
Once done DLing it will open Installous and install the App.

Done =]

This WILL NOT work with EVERY APP
Call of Duty Zombies I know won't work =[
But for most apps this is a useful workaround =]

Hope This Helps!! =]

2009-11-10T14:48:00.000-08:00

Put up a video about how I am back! =D

I'm Back!!!!

2009-11-10T00:23:00.000-08:00

Hey All,

I know I haven't uploaded or replied to the like 2305874 messages I have, but I'm back!

Schools been rough, but I'm going to try to get on at least once a week or so and help ya'll out.

So just message me up and tell me what needs fixin' or helpin' with :)