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Networking Foundations: Subnetting Based on Host Requirements

Hello everyone! I hope you are having a great day so far. Today, instead of caring about networks we are going to talk about subnetting based on host requirements as promised in my first article about subnetting. Just like in the previous articles we will jump right into the examples because that's the best way to learn.

Basics of Ruby: Part Two (Loops)

In the last Ruby article, we talked about how to store information in three different kinds of storages: variable, array, and a hash. After we get the data, we have many ways of using them, but, for right now,

How To: Trick Websites into Thinking You're on a Different OS or Browser

There are a number of reasons why you might want to trick a web server into thinking you're on a different operating system (OS) or web browser. One might be that you want to test the mobile version of your website from your computer. Or perhaps for some reason a website is restricted to a certain OS or browser and you wish to circumnavigate that barrier. Today's guide shows you how to do just that!

How To: Change Your Android Screen's Orientation Using Your Face Instead of the Device's Angle

One of the coolest things for readers using the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is the stock Smart Rotation feature. While most smartphones use the accelerometer to adjust the screen orientation, Smart Rotation actually uses the camera to detect your face-to-screen angle and adjusts accordingly. Now, if only there was a way that all Android users can continue reading an article or text without sporadic and unexpected 90-degree turns of their screen. Wait, there is!

How To: Get All the News, Tips, and Tricks for Your Specific Android Device in One Place with Drippler

There are thousands of articles published every day about smartphones, tablets, eReaders, and any other kind of gadgets you can think of. The problem is that most people only really care about news related to the devices they actually own. So how do you filter out all of the stuff you don't care about? That's what Drippler does. It pulls news, tips, and app reviews and recommendations from all over the web and puts them all in one place, but only for the devices you want to read about. You te...

How To: Make an army of miniature lizard warriors

Warhammer 40,000 and other collectible-miniature-based table-top games have created a generation of people who love painting and playing with tiny figures. If you are into the game or any of it's ilk you've probably had an idea for a piece that you would like to create from scratch. This video from Storm the Castle shows in great detail how to make your own miniature figures out of rubber that should stand up to anything you've bought from Games Workshop. Model on!

How To: Cast on When Using a Serenity Loom

In this video, the author teaches us how to cast on with serenity: wrap your material around twice, grab the back and then up (around your fingers) forming a slipknot. To start off, we will focus on the inside of the loom, pulling the material towards the outside (using a grochet hook). Take needle between two pegs, pulling material through and put the needle down and pull up (rotating towards you) and repeat. This forms a tier duct and if this is done properly, you should be able to do this ...

How To: Draw a shy chibi angel character

In this "how to" video, we learn how to draw a "chibi" form of an angel. Chibi is a Japanese term meaning "short person" or "small child". It has become a style of art in which Japanese Anime and Manga artists attempt to make all of their characters into "cute", childlike characters (with small bodies, large heads, and large eyes). The artist in this video shows his/her step by step process of drawing a small "chibi" angel holding tightly onto a heart. The artist starts with the eyes, then wo...

How To: Make a jewelry organizer out of common closet items

Making a personal jewelry organizer is easy. First, find a convenient place to put your jewelry organizer. The bathroom is a good choice because you can quickly grab your jewelry as you're getting dressed. Next, take a clothes hanger and hang it somewhere easy to reach. Then take a long, thin shawl and slip it on the hanger. Note that the shawl must be thin enough to easily pierce with small hooks. Next, fasten small hooks on the shawl. Finally, place your jewelry articles on the hooks. Congr...

How To: Do a hard reset on a G1 T-Mobile HTC phone

This video is made specifically for G1 T-Mobile users. The author explains to us that there are no instructions in the manual on how to do a hard reset so this video will explain how. The first step to reset the phone is to power down the phone by pressing the end key and then Power Off. Then the next step is to hold the End key and the Home key at the same time when powering the phone on. Once that is done the reset graphic will show up. Once you see the reset graphic show up press the home ...

How To: Do a similarity transformation in Geometry

In this video the author shows how to do similarity transformations. He says that similarity transformations are used to draw the similar images at a different location and the k value is most important while doing this kind of transformation. He says that a negative k value tells that the copy of the shape will end at the opposite side of the origin to the original shape. He says that a positive k value tells that the copy will lie on the same side of the origin. Next thing about the k value...

How To: Copyright a book

You've written the great American novel, and you want to make sure that your story stays yours. Register your copyright and preserve your intellectual rights. In this video, learn how to copyright produced material.

How To: Stop snoring

It may not bother you so much, but think about your significant other, or your children, your mother… your dog. You may be keeping them all up with your noisy nose. Snoring is no joke, especially if you're the one trying to sleep on the other side of the bed. Here's author and leading ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Jordan Josephson with some tips to stop snoring. If you want to stop snoring, these tips are your best best. Get more information at Howdini.

How To: Weed in hard-to-reach spots

One of the most challenging, arduous parts of gardening is weeding vegetables that are close to the ground. Cabbage, for instance, leafs out near the earth and can be fiendishly tricky to weed. In this Growing Wisdom gardening tutorial, you'll learn about some of the tools that can help you weed those hard-to-reach spots without breaking your back in the process.

How To: Work out triceps with rope pulldowns

Have you ever tried working out your arms with rope pulldowns. If so, you know that they are a great exercise for strength training and weightlifting. This fitness how to video demonstrates how to work out the triceps with triceps rope pull downs. Learn how to increase muscle strength in the arms with this workout video.

How To: Exercise with barbell wrist curls for weight training

Have you tried working out with a barbell wrist curl? If so, you know that wrist curls are an essential part of lifting weights and strength training. This fitness how-to video demonstrates how to work out the muscles in your wrist with barbell wrist curls. Learn about barbell exercises, wrist curls, and strength training in this video.

How To: Do dumbbell shrugs for weight training

Have you tried working out with dumbbell shrugs? A dumbbell shrug is an essential part of lifting weights and strength training. This fitness how-to video demonstrates how to increase muscle strength with dumbbell shrugs. Learn about dumbbell exercises in this workout video.

How To: Practice barbell shoulder shrugs for weight training

Have you tried working out with barbell shrugs? If so, you know that shoulder shrugs are an essential part of lifting weights and strength training. This fitness how-to video demonstrates work out the back with shrugs and a barbell. Learn how shrug exercises with weights can increase strength and flexibility in this video.

How To: Strengthen the core with Superman exercises

Have you tried working out with the Superman exercise? The Superman exercise is an essential part of strength training and core stability. This fitness how-to video demonstrates how to increase body strength and flexibility with "Superman" exercises. Learn how to do this exercise and what it does for your fitness in this video.

How To: Do the good morning exercise with a barbell

Have you tried working out with Good Morning Exercises? The Good Morning exercise done with a barbell is an essential part of strength training. This fitness how-to video demonstrates use the "Good Morning" exercise to strengthen the core and increase flexibility. Learn how to do this exercise with a barbell in this training video.

How To: Use a smith machine for weight training

Have you tried working out with a Smith machine? A Smith machine is an essential part of lifting weights and strength training. This fitness how-to video demonstrates how to use the Smith Machine to get a good workout. Learn what the Smith Machine is and how it can keep the body fit in this training video.

How To: Execute reverse curls for weight training

Have you tried working out with reverse curls? If so you know that they are an essential part of lifting weights and strength training. This fitness how-to video demonstrates work out the bicep muscle with reverse curls. Learn about curls and weightlifting exercises in this workout video.

How To: Tone inner thighs with inner thigh lifts

Have you tried working out with an inner thigh lift? If you have you know that they are an essential part of body toning and strength training. This fitness how-to video demonstrates how to work out your thighs with inner thigh lift exercises. Learn how to increase muscle strength and flexibility with this training video workout.