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How To: Play the F chord

So you're getting pretty good now, and if you've been following Justin's progressional tutorials you know your major and minor chords and can strum. Now it's time to learn the dreaded F chord. Don't be alarmed, even though you have to hold down two strings with one finger, it is a very nice chord and leads later to playing barre chords.

How To: Position finger and thumb

Learn how to position fingers and thumb while playing the acoustic guitar. Follow along with Peter Vogl as he covers left hand finger placement, left thumb placement, and holding the pick. Click on the QuickTime icon above to watch a video of this lesson.

How To: Make a pretty ribbon bow

In this video, we learn how to make a pretty ribbon bow. First, take two pieces of ribbon that are the same size. After this, take one of them and fold it into the ribbon for breast cancer awareness. Then, fold the top down and hold it with your fingers. Then, bring the other ribbon in and fold it down where your fingers were holding the ribbon in place. Once you do this, you will end up with a cute ribbon that only takes a couple of minutes to make! You can pull down the edges on it and then...

How To: Properly tie a winter scarf

In this tutorial, we learn how to properly tie a winter scarf. First, take a long scarf and wrap it around the back of your neck. Next, take the short side of your scarf and place it in your left hand and place the long side of the scarf in your right hand. Now, cross the two and hold the bottom with your right hand. Next, wrap the long side around the back of your neck while holding the side with your right hand. Put the long side through the loop in the scarf and then pull down so the scarf...

How To: Fix an iPod with corrupted files on a Windows PC

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to fix an iPod with corrupted files on a Windows PC. To fix the corrupted files on an iPod, users will be resetting their iPod. Begin by holding the center and Menu button for about 10 seconds until the screen on the iPod turns black. Then immediately hold the center and Play/Pause button until a check mark appears on the screen. To prevent an iPod from getting corrupted files, do not disconnect an iPod when it is connected to the computer. This video...

How To: Make a french spiral bouquet

To make a french spiral bouquet you first start with straight stemmed flowers such as roses. It is very important that you rid the stems of foliage such as leaves as well as removing all the thorns. You can do this by using a gardening glove or washcloth and sliding it down the stem. Once that is completed it is time to begin the bouquet. The first step is to pick a base flower. It is important to use a flower that has a straight stem. From there you begin to add flowers by crossing them with...

How To: Build a very inexpensvie grow light system

Jack takes you throught the steps of creating a plant light. Begin with a large sterolight container, all thread,bolts, nuts and washers, and a power strip with tie wraps to hold it togethers You'll use flourescent lights and two pieces of plywood. Two nuts are used to hold this together and its painted white. The plywood reinforces the lid because it isn't very sturdy. This allows the seeds to grow faster because they're in a controlled temperature. The sterolight is waterproof so you don't ...

How To: Clean and cut leeks for cooking

In this Food video tutorial you will learn how to clean and cut a leek for cooking. This is really very easy and simple to do and takes very little time. A leek has a green part at one end, then the white part and the roots at the other end. Never cut the root otherwise, you will not be able to hold it together. Cut off the dark green part. You can use it for stock or soups. Then you got to clean the leek. Holding the root end, make a long slit with the knife, turn it a quarter and make anoth...

How To: Put together a rose bridal bouqet

Weddings are very expensive and one way to say a little is to make or have you maid of honor make the wedding bouquet and the bridesmaids’ bouquets. You need a straight handle bridal bouquet holder and a stand to hold the bouquet holder in place while you work on it. You will need 12 roses fully hydrated and open.

How To: Do a basic swing dance lindy hop step

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to swing dance Lindy Hop. Users will learn 3 steps the basic step, the send out and the swing out. Begin with a comfortable V position with the partner. The male's hand should be on the female's upper back and the female's hand on the male's shoulder. Then hold each others hand. The basic step has 6 counts. It begins with two slow steps and then a quick triple step. For the send out, the partners simply switch the holding hands and the female steps ou...

How To: Make perfect BBQ ribs for summer with John Kass

John Kass from the Chicago Tribune and Gary Wiviott, author of Low & Slow, demonstrate how to make perfect ribs. The first step is to run them under cool water and rinse them with cider vinegar to clean them off. Second, coat them with mustard. This holds the rub on the rib. By holding the rub on, you will get more bark (the spicy, smokey, crusty exterior) on your rib. Gary's rub is a mix of 7 different toasted Mexican peppers, paprika, salt, black pepper. Make sure to place a good layer of r...

How To: Replace a hard drive in a late 2008 MacBook Pro

In this how-to video, you will learn how to replace a hard drive in a 2008 Macbook Pro. Make sure you use the proper anti-static precautions before replacing the device. You will need a T6 screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver. Make sure you transfer your data from the old drive to the new one before installing. Shut down the computer, close the lid and turn the laptop over. Remove the battery cover and battery. The hard drive is held by a plastic retaining bar. Loosen the screw holding the ...

How To: Do a board press on a snowboard

Sierra Snowboard describes how to pull off a board press on your snowboard. The most important aspects of the board press are using your legs to flex the board and setting up your body to balance over the press. Approach the press in an upright, balanced stance and move into the press. Flex down on the leg closest to the end of the board that you want to press and pull up your other leg. At the end of the press, give one last hard press of the leg and pop back into your centered stance. Alter...

How To: Boil Water on a Leaf in the Wilderness

This video shows a tip on how to boil water on a leaf in the wilderness. If you are stuck out in the wilderness and you don't have a plastic bottle for water you can use a leaf to boil water for drinking. Build a fire first. Then, find a large enough leaf you can hold over the fire without burning your hands. Fill the leaf with water and hold it over the fire. Only let the flames lick up against the leaf so it won't burn. The edges will curl up closed but the water will boil in about ninety s...

How To: Update your iPhone and iPod Touch firmware 3.0

In this Electronics video tutorial you will learn how to update your iPhone and iPod Touch firmware 3.0. You will need iTunes 8.2 and the firmware from Deposit Files. Go to the website and download the firmware. This will take some time. Use Firefox browser for the download. Now make sure your device is clean, i.e., it is not jailbroken and connect it to the computer. Then open up iTunes on the device for this hold down ‘power’ and ‘home’ until the device switches off and then powers on. Once...

How To: Hit golf irons with no offset

This is a demonstration of golf, how to hit irons that have no offset. Offset is the small kink at bottom of the vertical straight shaft. If there is an offset then the hand is held in line with the ball so that when the hit is given the head strikes the ball with maximum force at an angle which gives the ball a back spin. When you have no offset then the hand is held little ahead of the ball to give the same effect of maximum force and a back spin.

How To: Photograph from the sky with a homemade balloon

In this video, you will find some tips on making an aerial camera to take footage from the sky. To make your own aerial camera, you will need to follow these steps: Buy some metalized nylon from balloon kits.com. Use a hot iron to see the nylon pieces together. Check for any air leaks by using a shop vac's exhaust. Patch any holes with extra nylon or duct tape. Fill the balloon with helium. Attach a box to the balloon with some mesh tape. This box will hold your camera. Allow friends to hold ...

How To: Restore your iPhone or iPod to factory settings

This video tutorial shows you how to restore your iPhone or iPod to factory settings or to restore it to a specified firmware update. First you are shown how to enter the DFU mode or device firmware update mode on your device. Download the specific firmware you wish to restore to and make sure you already have iTunes installed as well. Open iTunes and connect your device to the computer via USB by putting it off and holding the home button while plugging it in. Click OK on the dialog that pop...

How To: Change a penny into a quarter trick

This is a short video that shows you how to do a magic trick. This trick involves changing a penny to a quarter. The kid is holding a penny between the thumb and the index finger of one hand and nothing in the other hand. He then does a trick with both his hands and two quarters pop up. He then goes on to explain the trick. You need two quarters and a penny for this trick. Put both the quarters behind the penny, hold them tightly together and first show the penny. Then turn your hand inwards ...

How To: Install toilet seat hinges like a professional

Hub Kirkpatrick of HandymanTeacher teaches how to fix a loose toilet seat. He shows how to tighten the screws holding it down while holding on to the nut under it to make sure it tightens, and how to pop the covers back in place. Kirkpatrick also reminds us to be careful, as the screws are plastic and can easily break or strip out. Following these steps instead of calling a handyman will save you money for a few minutes of time.

How To: Cheat with Modern Warfare 2 javelin glitch (MW2)

In Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2, there's a glitch that you can take advantage of when you have both a javelin and a grenade in your hands. Modern Warfare 2 is pretty much the game of the moment, of the year, of the decade, so exploit this glitch while you still can! Fair warning, though: doing this glitch could get you banned by the powers that be at XBox Live.

How To: Use the keyboard on the Apple iPhone 3G

Right out of the box, iPhone is incredibly easy to use. If you want to get the most out of every feature, you’ve come to the right place. This video tutorial straight from Apple will teach you how to use the keyboard on the Apple iPhone 3G. The iPhone redefines what a mobile phone can do.

How To: Make sunny-side up or over-easy eggs

Perfectly cooked eggs are a breakfast staple. Learn how to make sunny-side up and over-easy eggs, plus how to crack an egg without breaking the yolk. With one hand, hold the egg in your palm. Firmly tap the egg on a hard surface, such as the counter or table. You'll see that it makes an even crack. Holding the egg low over the pan, use your thumbs to gently pry open the shell and let the egg drop. Once the egg is in the pan, immediately reduce the heat to low. Cook the egg slowly until the wh...