How To: Wind a bobbin
Your sewing machine needs bobbin thread to create overlock stitches, so keep your machine going by learning to fill your bobbin.
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How To: Prune plants
Learn how to cut back plants in your garden effectively to encourage new growth and remove dead and diseased branches. Follow this Howcast guide to learn how to prune plants.
How To: Write and letter like an architect
Take a lesson in architecture from renowned architect Doug Patt by watching this video tutorial. If you want to learn about drawing and designing, without going to school, Doug's just the teacher. Watch to see how to write and letter like an architect.
How To: Pilot a Jet vehicle in Battlefield 3 multiplayer
Piloting jets in Battlefield 3 can be an extremely fun and rewarding part of the gameplay, but you'll need to know how to fly it before you hop into the cockpit. This guide will show you how to pilot and use the weapons of a Battlefield 3 jet.
How To: Find the 'Sandcastle' easter egg in Battlefield 3
There's a pretty awesome easter egg hidden in Battlefield 3 involving sandcastles. This Achievement Hunter guide will show you exactly where to find the easter egg, and give you a little bit of context on what it is if you haven't played previous Battlefield games.
How To: Be a good Sniper in Battlefield 3
Are you interested in becoming an amazing Sniper in Battlefield 3? This guide will show you which guns are the best for Snipers to use in BF 3, how to drag shot, and more. Be sure to aim for the head!
How To: Beat the 'Operation Exodus' co-op mission in Battlefield 3
The co-op version of the Battlefield 3 level Operation Swordbreaker, goes by the new name of 'Operation Exodus.' In it, you will need to defend your position on a bridge with a friend before you can finally escape. This IGN guide will show you how to clear the level.
How To: Beat the 'Exfiltration' co-op mission in Battlefield 3
The Exfiltration mission in Battlefield 3 requires you to team up with a buddy in co-op mode and work your way through an escape mission. You'll be working at night on this level, and this IGN guide will show you exactly where to go to beat the mission.
How To: Beat the Penguin and Solomon Grundy boss fight in Batman: Arkham City
If you're trying to defeat the Penguin and Solomon Grundy boss fight in Batman: Arkham Asylum for the Xbox 360, take a look at this guide. It will show you how to fight both bosses at once. Just get in close and do some damage!
How To: Beat the Capra Demon boss fight in Dark Souls
The Capra Demon boss fight in Dark Souls is incredibly frustrating. You're limited on space and you have to deal with the dogs as well as the demon. If you want to find out how to defeat the Capra Demon, this IGN guide should help.
How To: Open the orange fog doors at the Firelink Altar in Dark Souls
If you're trying to unlock the orange portals in Dark Souls, this guide should help you out. You'll need to complete Anor Londo first, but after you do, you can jump down a hole and access an alter to remove the fog barriers in front of the gateways.
How To: Perform fancy passing and shooting in Fifa 12
The next time you're playing Fifa 12 with some friends, show off with some of the more advanced moves. This guide will show you how to perform passing and shooting with flair in the soccer game. So hit that field!
How To: Install a texture pack in Minecraft 1.8 using a Mac
Interested in changing some of the textures in your version of Minecraft? If you're running Minecraft 1.8 on a Mac, take a look at this guide on how to install a texture pack into your Minecraft folder and activate the texture pack in your game.
How To: Upgrade to the Minecraft 1.9 Pre-Release
Check out this guide to installing the Minecraft 1.9 prerelease update to your Minecraft folder. After replacing your Minecraft.jar file with the new one that you'll download from the link below, you'll be able to play with the snow golems and try the Minecraft 1.9 pre-release for yourself!
How To: Listen to music online for free using a Spotify account
Spotify is a free, ad-supported program that allows you to listen to music online for free. The music is everything from indie labels to the top 100 charts. This guide will help you learn how to listen to music using a Spotify account.
How To: Stream PC games to Own3D.tv with XSplit Broadcaster
Own3D.tv is an online service that allows you to stream many different games and content from your computer game so that others can see you play. It is commonly used with PC games such as League of Legends and Starcraft 2. If you want to configure XSplit Broadcaster to stream to Own3D.tv, watch this guide on how to setup XSplit to stream to your channel.
How To: Stream console games online with a Hauppauge HD PVR and XSplit
If you want to stream your Xbox 360 and PS3 games online so that others can watch you play console games on Twitch.TV or Own3d.TV, this guide will help. You'll need to own a Hauppauge HD PVR and have access to XSplit Broadcaster, a program that streams video sources from your computer to popular streaming websites.
How To: Setup XSplit Broadcaster to stream video games and other content online
If you want to setup XSplit Broadcaster to stream on Justin.tv, Own3D.tv, or Ustream take a look at this guide. It will show you how to setup XSplit using advanced features and settings so that you can get the best stream for your gaming.
How To: Change the brightness and world options in the Minecraft 1.8 pre-release
Having a hard time finding those endermen and creepers in the deep, dark caves of your Minecraft world? This guide will help you adjust the brightness settings in the Minecraft 1.8 pre-release and help you access the different world options.
How To: Hide your chests so no one can steal from you in Minecraft
This guide is a little humerous, but it details the way in which you can hide your chests in Minecraft so that you can stop people from stealing your items in the game. The trick involves a pretty crafty way to build your house.
How To: Complete the Skeleton King quest and boss as a wizard in the Diablo 3 beta
This Diablo 3 beta gameplay starts at level 3 of Cathedral near Tristam, where the wizard has been tasked with completing the "Reign of the Black King" quest. This guide walks you through the steps leading up to the Skeleton King boss fight and walks you through the process of fighting and beating King Leoric as the wizard class.
How To: Save Malik without killing anyone in Deus Ex: Human Revolution
If you're trying to be a pacifist or a good soul in Deus Ex: Human Revolution, check out this guide on how to save Malik without killing anyone. It will really help if you have the Cloak 3 augmentation for the added chemical resistance.
How To: Defeat the Satan boss in Resistance 3 on the PS3
If you're having a hard time beating Satan, a boss located in the mines of Mt. Pleasant in Pennsylvania, take a look at this Resistance 3 boss fight guide. It'll help you figure out where to shoot the boss so that you can escape the caves. It especially helps if you're a fan of the Jaws movies.
How To: Perform a yoga tripod headstand pose
Perfecting the right headstand pose in yoga can be a complicated process. You need to be sure that you are practicing the right procedures before you accomplish the headstand so that you do not hurt yourself and so that you can hold the yoga pose for the full duration. This segment will help guide you into it safely.
How To: Defeat the Widowmaker boss in Resistance 3 on the PS3
The Widowmaker boss in Resistance 3 is fairly intimidating. You'll need to properly locate her weak spots while avoiding getting destroyed by her acid. To beat the Widowmaker, you'll also need to move rapidly through the environment using cover and the zipline in the area. Use this boss fight guide to find out how to take her down.
How To: Read the defense correctly while playing Madden NFL 12
This tutorial will help you learn to read the defense while playing Madden NFL 12. You'll need to pay special attention to the alignment if you want to figure out what your opponent is up to. Using the technique described in this guide, you'll be able to determine if it's zone or man.
How To: Earn 'The Throwdown' achievement in Deus Ex: Human Revolution
There are many different achievements unlockable in Deus Ex: Human Revolution, but this guide walks you specifically through earning 'The Throwdown'. This is a dialogue achievement that requires you to convince a politician to tell the truth. We all know how hard an achievement like that could be, so look at this walkthrough to learn which dialogue options to pick to sway him.
How To: Block apps and people from interacting with you on Facebook
Maybe you're tired of receiving annoying messages from apps or people on Facebook? Why not block them so you don't have to deal with them ever again? Take a look at this guide for information on how to block online games and apps on Facebook from sending you notifications, requests, or other information. You can even stop people on Facebook from sending you event notifications or posting on your page by blocking them too.
How To: Configure the settings on an HP TouchPad tablet
The HP TouchPad is a webOS tablet capable of displaying media, browsing and connecting to the web, downloading and accessing apps, and more. This guide walks you through the process of configuring a number of settings on the device. Learn how to adjust the time, location services (GPS), screen lock, privacy features, and more.
How To: Troubleshoot a fuel pump on a Saturn S-Series automobile
If you suspect that there may be something wrong with the fuel pump on your Saturn car, you should make sure you have proper voltage in the connector in your trunk. If you do, the next step is to check the ground.
How To: Create a tie made out of duct tape
Maybe you're a big fan of duct tape. Maybe you're a big fan of ties. Maybe you're a big fan of duct tape ties. If any of these three things is true, maybe you should check out this guide to making a tie using only duct tape. You can even decorate and color your duct tape tie using more duct tape!
How To: Fold a complex 18-part modular origami ball
When you have to use 18 individual pieces to create an origami project, you know it's going to be hard. Thankfully, with this video you'll be guided through exactly how to maneuver every crease and fold.
How To: Root a T-Mobile G2 Google Android smartphone
In this epic, 23-minute guide, we learn how to root the T-Mobile G2 Google Android smartphone. Whether you're interested in rooting your own G2 or just want to learn more about the process and its effects, you're sure to enjoy this exhaustive walkthrough from the folks at Zedomax.
How To: Get all the achievements in Fallout New Vegas: Dead Money pack
If you're looking to unlock all the achievements in Fallout: New Vegas, Dead Money expansion pack, then look no further than this quick how-to guide. IGN takes you step by step through the game to show you where all the secret goodies are.
How To: Play 13 powerful combos in Magic: The Gathering
With over 10000 cards available, the number of Magic: The Gatherings card combos you could devise is practically infinite. If you're looking for a few really devastating ones though, watch this video for a guide to 13 card combos across all colors that will make you deck the envy of you friends.
How To: Sand cut and polish Perspex for a high-gloss finish
Need a smooth, polished, and glossy surfaced piece of acrylic for your next project? Then check out this video for a handy guide on how to sand, cut, and polish Perspex, a type of acrylic, for a high-gloss finish. Perspex is thick and difficult to work with, but this video will give you tips for a professional look.
How To: Create a sitting origami bunny rabbit
Hop to it and check out this simple, step-by-step video to make a sitting, origami bunny rabbit. This project requires 1 piece of paper, your hands and some patience. Follow the guide and fold up a fluffy little buddy today.
How To: Construct and set an Asian bird trap from Laos
Here is a clear, step-by-step guide for building and setting a an Asian bird trap from Laos. This simple and effective trap requires some seeds, a small piece of bamboo, 4ft of cordage, and a young sapling. This trap can catch everything from small birds up to a jungle chicken.
How To: Customize your keyboard shortcuts in Mac OS X
If you're a Mac user, you know the keys to the castle are literally knowing how to use the shortcuts and hot-keys. But, what if you don't like the predefined OS X setup? Well, simple answer, change them. This is a quick guide to remapping any keyboard shortcut in any application running in Mac OS X.
How To: Beat Angry Birds level 3-13 with three stars
Your target in level 3-13 of Angry Birds is not so much a pig fortress but a series of pig-defended hilltops. Still no problem for a properly trained bird army. Watch the video for a guide to beating level 3-13 with three stars.