Windows 8: How to Scan Documents

In Windows 8, documents can be scanned using an external scanner and saved onto the computer as images through Windows Fax and Scan. This tutorial describes how to open this program, scan a document, and save it.

1. Navigate to the start menu.
2. Search for Windows Fax and Scan and open the application.
3. Make sure the scanner is connected and turned on.
4. Press New Scan in the upper left corner.
5. Follow the on-screen directions to scan a document or photo.

Python: How to Create an Infinite Loop

This tutorial contains the code for creating an infinite loop program in Python. It keeps printing the same output forever. I don't know if this would technically be a loop, but people will find it this way, and that's all that matters.

def thing():

x = 1

while x == 1:

print 'hello'

1. Write the above code in the Python shell.
2. Press enter several times to confirm the code.
3. Write thing() and press enter.
4. The program will print 'hello' forever, or until your computer dies.

Windows 8: How to Emulate Android

Android is an open-source mobile operating system, and you don't need to purchase a phone to run the OS. You can run the latest version of Android, or any version of Android, from your computer. This tutorial describes how to download and run the official emulator.

1. Visit https://developer.android.com
2. Click on the Develop link.
3. Click on Tools.
4. On the left sidebar, click on Download.
5. Use the link on the page to download the Software Development Kit, or SDK, which contains the emulator.
6. Follow the instructions on the page to download the SDK for your specific operating system.
7. After downloading, extract the folder to somewhere safe.
8. Locate the folder.
9. Open the folder.
10. Open the eclipse folder.
11. Inside the folder, run the application called eclipse.
12. After launching, go to File, New, Android Application Project.
13. Enter all the basic information, such as name and Android version.
14. Press next as much as possible to finish. Don't worry about the other settings. You won't use them for the emulation.
15. In the toolbar, locate Android Virtual Device Manager by hovering over the icons. It is an icon of a phone.
16. Open that, and press New on the right side.
17. Enter a name, phone preset (such as Nexus 4), Android version, and memory amount.
18. Make sure to keep the RAM low to avoid overloading the computer.
19. Press OK, close the window, and press the green play button in the toolbar.
20. Select Android Application if another window pops up.
21. The emulator might take a while to open and boot up.
22. After it's open, you can use the Android emulation for many purposes.

Windows 8: How to Open Registry Editor

The registry editor is for advanced computer users. It can be used to modify information about vital system components and programs. This tutorial describes how to open the registry editor, known as regedit, in Windows 8.

1. Right-click on the start button. (Assuming you have updated to Windows 8.1 by this time. If you haven't, then get to it! It's free.)
2. Click Run.
3. Type in regedit.exe and press OK.
4. Click Yes if prompted about user account control.
5. The registry editor will open, and you can browse and modify all the files you want.

How to Use a Laptop Without a Battery

It's possible to use a modern laptop without the battery installed, almost like a desktop. This tutorial describes how to set up the laptop in this configuration.

1. Turn off the laptop completely.
2. Unplug it from the charger and other connected devices.
3. Place the laptop upside down and remove the battery.
4. After removing the battery, place the laptop back into the desired position, such as on a desk.
5. Plug in the charger as you normally would to charge.
6. Turn the computer on.
7. It should boot normally and run off the charger, without the battery.
8. Be careful not to unplug the charger because the laptop will not stay on, and data might be lost.
9. This will keep the battery fresh if you regularly use the laptop plugged in and on a desk.