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How To: Password protect a folder on Windows Vista

In this tutorial, we learn how to password protect a folder on Windows Vista. To do this, you will first need to have WinRAR downloaded on your computer, you can get it here: http://download.cnet.com/WinRAR-32-bit/3000-2250_4-10007677.html. Next, you will right click on your screen and click "new" and "folder". Then, you will rename your folder to anything you'd like. From here, you will right click and then click "add to archive". Then, go to advanced and set password from the toolbar. Enter...

How To: Find the determinant & area of a parallelogram

In this video, we learn how to find the determinant & area of a parallelogram. The determinant of a 2x2 matrix is equal to the area of the parallelogram defined by the column vectors of the matrix. Graph both of the equations that you are given on the vertical and horizontal axis. After you have all of the coordinates in place, you will be able to plug in the correct numbers to figure out what the answer to the equation in. This is more advanced math, so if you have not done it before, you sh...

How To: Balance chemical equations properly

In this video we learn how to balance chemical equations properly. What is a chemical equation? It's a statement that uses a chemical formula to show identities and relative amounts of the substances involved in a chemical reaction. To balance an equation out you must have the same number of atoms on both sides of the chemical equation. Or, you must have the same amount of mass or matter on both of the sides. Once you have these balanced out so they are the same then you will have it complete...

How To: Create a bootable CD with ImgBurn

Download the software from Imgburn. Choose mode, build, advanced, bootable disk. Go to allbootdisk to get a bootable image of your operating system. Choose from Windows 95 through Vista. Download the diskette image. Name and save to desktop. Choose volume and label. Click ok. Make the output burn to image file. Name the file and save it to the desktop. Download Sun Virtualbox. Test the image by choosing settings, storage, add device. Choose media manager. Select make primary slave. After test...

How To: Play dominant and dim 7th chords on the piano

No matter how great you are at playing the piano, and even if you're a natural who can strum out Rachmaninoff perfectly simply by listening to it once, music theory should still be a vital part of your music learning process. Whether you're a beginning piano player or an advanced professional looking to polish up your music theory skills, you should check out this music theory tutorial.

How To: Play "Creep" by Radiohead on electric guitar

In this video, we learn how to play "Creep" by Radiohead on electric guitar. Start on a G chord, then play B, C, and Cm. These are the only chords you will play through the entire song while doing a simple strum through the song. You will need to slide from one chord to the other to create a unique sound, and go faster in some parts than in the others. After you have the sequence down, the entire song will be finished. This is a great song for beginners to learn, add in the lyrics if you pref...

How To: Improve your chord changes on acoustic guitar

In this video, we learn how to improve your chord changes on an acoustic guitar. Start off by playing slowly so you figure out exactly where each of the chords are. Then, start to play in faster and faster, making sure your chord changes are clean and not messed up. After you do this, start to play a simple song on the guitar that requires small chord changes. Practice doing this song over and over until you become familiar with where the fingers go on the guitar. Once you have this down, you...

How To: Play "Enter Sandman" by Metallica on electric guitar

In this video, we learn how to play "Enter Sandman" by Metallica on electric guitar. This will be ten riffs, the first will be E, B, G, D, A, and E. The second one will be E, B, G, D, A, and E. The same will follow with the rest of the riffs. Once you finish playing all of them separately, start to play the entire son all together until it becomes one song with no stops in it. After you reach the end of the song, you will have completed this and can move on to a more advanced one with more ch...

How To: Create a free website with uCoz

In this tutorial, we learn how to create a free website with uCoz. First, register an account at uCoz. After this, log into the site and add your page to the website by clicking "page editor" on the side toolbar. Next, click "add new page", then use the HTML editor and type in the page name at the top. After this, your page will be brought to the site and you can save it. Then, you use the website to edit your page and change different things on it. Add friends and links to your site to get y...

How To: Play guitar using proper technique on the fretboard

In this video, we learn how to play guitar using the proper technique on the fretboard. While playing on the fretboard, the speed and movement should be equal. Your fingers should be close to the fretboard at all times, not far away from it. When you play riffs, pick the notes that will make the music sound seamless and beautiful. All the sounds should flow together perfectly. Once you learn these basic tools, you should pick some easy sounds and practice them so you get the idea of how your ...

How To: Perform the 6 o'clock in ballet

In order to perform a perfect six o'clock, you will need to, first, begin by increasing your strength and flexibility. Partner stretches may be beneficial to you, in order to increase your flexibility. This will be of additional benefit to you, if you've pushed yourself as far as you can go alone in individual stretches. When you are adequately limber, begin by stepping forward with one leg. Turn out and engage the front leg, as you transfer your weight to it. When the foot is planted, swing ...

How To: Play the rock/blues scale on the guitar with tabs

You know your piano player friends who practice their basic piano scales daily even though they're already well advanced and can play Rachmaninoff like no one's business? It may seem absurd to need to do such simple practicing at all, but scale exercises are the best thing you can do to keep those fingers sharp and fast when playing a song.

How To: Change your IP address in five different ways

In this tutorial, we learn how to change your IP address in five different ways. First, go to your security settings and clear all cookies, then start to browse the internet with private browsing from your internet browser. You can change your IP address by going onto your internet browser and changing the LAN settings. Type in your address and port, then bypass the proxy server. Next, go to options and then advanced on your browser. Type in the proxy and port, then click where it says no pro...

How To: Bypass WebSense at school using http tunnel

In this video, we learn how to bypass WebSense at school using an http tunnel. First, open up Internet Explorer, then type in http tunnel and go to the website. Download the first link to your computer. Next, start the program and click on "free service". Now, open up the browser again and go to "internet options". Once you are on this, go to "connection", then "lan setting". Check to use a proxy server, then click "advanced", then enter in "http 127.0.01 port 1080". Click "ok", then exit out...

How To: Unlock the Arcane Warrior class in Dragon Age Origins

In this tutorial, we learn how to unlock the Arcane Warrior class in Dragon Age Origins. Turn on your game first, then you will need to learn how to unlock the class from The Presence in Brecilian Ruins. Once you learn how to do this, you will be able to unlock the class and advance to a new level. To unlock the Blood Mage, you will have to learn from the Desire Demon in Fade. To unlock the shapeshifter, you will have to learn from Morrigan. Finally, to learn how to unlock the spirit healer, ...

How To: Set up your AIM/AOL e-mail accounts in Outlook

In this tutorial, we learn how to set up your AIM/AOL e-mail accounts in Outlook. First, go to Outlook and open up e-mail accounts through the tools menu. Now, add a IMAP serve, then add in your user information. After this, enter in your server information, and click the settings button. Change the name of your folder if you are using multiple accounts, so you don't confuse them. In the next tab, check the outgoing server mark, then on the advanced tab, change the last number to 587. Press o...

How To: Remove tabs & scroll bars from an Excel spreadsheet

This video tutorial is in the software category where you will learn how to remove tabs and scroll bars from an Excel spreadsheet. Open a work sheet and you will find scroll bar on the right and at the bottom. But, why should you take them off? If you are making a user form that you want to send to your employees and you don't want them to mess it up, then you may do this. Go to the office button and click on 'excel options' at the bottom. On the next window go to the 'advanced' tab and scrol...

How To: Convert an mp3 to wav format in iTunes

This video tutorial belongs to the software category which is going to show you how to convert an mp3 to WAV format in iTunes. Go to file menu and click 'add file to library'. Grab your mp3 file that you want to convert by double clicking on it. This will automatically add to the iTunes library. In the library click on 'music' and find the file that you just added. Now click on edit > preferences > general > import settings. Now in the 'import settings' dialog box, select 'WAV encoder' under ...

How To: Stream Web Content to Your PS3

In this tutorial, we learn how to stream web content to your PS3. If you want to do this for free, you will go to PS3 Media Server. Once on this site, you will download their player, then you will be able to stream content from your computer straight to your PS3. This will give you real time audio and direct streaming of movies. You can do this one other way, which will cost you $49.99, the website you will visit is PlayOn. When you download this, you will be able to stream advanced content t...

How To: Clear Cache and Cookies Using Firefox

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to clear cache and cookies in Mozilla Firefox. This task is very simple, easy and fast to do. Begin by opening the Mozilla Firefox web browser. Then click on Tools menu on the top of the window and select Options. Now click on the Advanced tab. Under the Network tab in Cache, click on Clear Now. To clear cookies, click on Tools and select Options. Then click on the Privacy tab and click on Clear Now under the Private Data heading. This video will bene...

How To: Perform an advanced Pilates Reformer balancing routine

This clip demonstrates a simple Reformer-based Pilates exercise routine will challenge your balance, stretch the hip flexor and strengthen your ankles. With Pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidental injury. Whether you're looking to slim down or merely tighten up your core, you're sure to be well served by this home fitness how-to from the folks at Balanced Body ...

How To: Get the auto-tune effect for GarageBand 08

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a auto-tune, T-Pain effect in the program, Garage Band. This task is easy, fast and simple to do. Begin by opening the program and import the vocal audio. In the time-line under Advanced, increase the Enhance Tuning to 100 and check Limit to Key. Then open the Track Info Pane and go to Details. Now set the Reverb to 30% and Echo to 17%. This video will benefit those viewers who are interested in music editing, and would like to learn how to ...

How To: Add water to a 3D landscape in Blender

This 45 minute video tutorial demonstrates a technique for adding and blending a real-time water effect to a landscape model in Blender 3D. It utilizes Blender's Node Editor. You will learn how to append an existing Blender file, paint a shore-line and paint transparency on to the 3D mesh. This is an advanced method that requires some prior knowledge of Blender's User Interface. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just intere...

How To: Do yoga hand and wrist stretches

In this video, we learn how to do screaming hand stretches with Dina Prioste. This will help loosen up your hands and wrists so you can achieve better yoga poses. First, come into a tabletop position with your hands under your shoulders. Now, bring your fingers to point backwards with your palms flat on the floor. Lean back until you feel a stretch in your hands and wrists. For the second stretch, bring the tops of the hands down on the floor with the hands pointing down, then stretch back. L...

How To: Origami a pop-up Jack in the Box

Reach new levels of creepiness in your origami hobby by learning how to tuck and fold this origami Jack in the Box. The origami project takes an afternoon to make (the video itself is about an hour long) but the priceless expression on the face of your friend (who happens to have a mortal fear of clowns) will be well worth it.

How To: Repair a Nintendo DS Lite top screen

The Nintendo DS is one of the most technologically advanced handheld gaming devices out there. Not only does it have dual screens, but a touch screen as well. Some of the more recent DS' even have a built in camera. But with all great technologies, problems are sure to rise. In this tutorial find out how to repair the Nintendo DS Lite top screen. Remember, opening the device can possibly result in a voided warranty, so know what you're doing and good luck!

How To: Transfer files between iTunes libraries in iTunes 9

This video shows us the method to transfer files between iTunes libraries in iTunes 9. First step involves downloading iTunes 9 from apple.com. Go to the 'Edit' tab and 'Preferences'. Go to the 'Sharing' tab and select the 'Share selected playlists'. Select the playlists you want to share and click 'OK'. Now go to 'Advanced' and select 'Turn on home sharing'. Make sure that both are under the same account. Type in the password and you will see an icon in the shape of a home in the left side. ...

How To: Set-up a password for your Microsoft Outlook email

This video demonstrates how to set up a password for Microsoft Outlook. Begin by opening up Microsoft Outlook. Next, go to "GO" and scroll down the "Folder List." Click on this. Then right click on "Personal Folder" and then on "Properties." Next, you will need to click "Advanced" then "Change Password." You will then type your old password. This is your default password for your email. Next type in your new password. You will need type it in twice, so make sure you type it in correctly in bo...

How To: Secure a Zyxel P-660HW-t1 wireless router

This video shows how to secure a wirelees internet connection on your Zyxel P-660hw-t1. For this, first click on Start button and open Internet Explorer(or any other browser). On the address bar of the browser, type in the IP address of your router. On the next page, enter your password and on the next page, either change the password or ignore. On the next webpage, under Advance setup, click on Wireless LAN. On the next page, click on 8021xWPA. Select authentication required and then click a...

How To: Make a tinted moisturizer using foundation and lotion

In order to make your own Tinted Moisturizer, you will need the following: lotion and foundation. In advance, you will need to select an appropriate foundation and moisturizer. The foundation that you choose should be very close to your current complexion. Mixing it with lotions will dilute it a bit, but it will still need to be close to your current complexion to blend in well.

How To: Configure Microsoft Entourage for a Gmail account

Log in to your account. Go to settings, then go to Forwarding and POP. Then, check in the box for enable POP for all mail. Next, save the changes. Then go back to the settings page and check the first box (to include the mail that has already been downloaded). Save your changes again. Next, select tools>account. In the box that pops up, select POP for the account type and hit OK. Name the account and fill in your email address and POP address. For the SMTP server, put in smtp.gmail.com. Then,...

How To: Send a bulk email using Gmail

In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to send a bulk email using Gmail. Go to www.download3000.com , search for ‘smartserialmail, download and install it. Open it up and create a profile by giving it a name, fill in the email address you are going to send messages from, your display name and the reply email address. In the last box type in ‘smtp.gmail.com’. Then click on advanced settings, type 465 for the port number, check the first and the third boxes, typ...