If you're a fan of "Avatar" - the animated Nickelodeon series, not the M. Night Shayamalan epic fail of the movie - or any sort of supernatural action series, then you've probably witnessed the awesome flash of lightning effect before. Whether emanating from the hands of a superhero - or supervillain - or shooting out of a mutant's eyes, the lightning effect is super cool and also super doable at home using Apple iMovie.
The HTC Inspire is a $99 4G-capable Android handset with a 4+ inch touchscreen. Really? That's pretty awesome. If you're an AT&T customer or thinking about switching to them, check out this video review and guide to the phone to learn all about it. Also check it out if you've already taken the plunge and want to get to know the phone faster.
The thunder gun is one of the new deadly weapons in Call of Duty: Black Ops, and this quick little guide from IGN will get you up and gunning. Learn how to use the awesome power of this death stick, to clap some serious hurt down on your enemies.
If you have a little boy who's a fan of comics and superheros, then Batman is probably idol #1. After all, the tortured, redeemed hero has a really cool black cape and some killer upper body strength.
Recycling things isn't nearly as efficient a means of conserving resources as reusing your waste material in it's current form. Enter this video. It will teach you how to make an awesome little trash can / waste paper basket out of perhaps the most appropriate material of all: old newspapers!
With the awesome web browsing capabilities on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab, you're going to want to get on the web. This video will show you how to connect to the internet directly through your closest Wi-Fi. It's easy with the Android OS, so get ready to surf the web!
Now this is a DIY microphone. It turns out all you need to make a quasi-functional mic is a pair of razor blades, a pencil, some tupperware, and clips to run the signal from the razor blades to a resistor. Watch this video to learn how to make this awesome DIY mic and never find yourself silenced again.
General Grievous was by far the coolest new character introduced in Star Wars Episodes I- III. If you enjoy LEGO and Star Wars, watch this video to learn how to build an awesome custom General Grievous Magna Guard bodyguard out of LEGOs.
This tutorial will work with any version of Adobe Flash from CS3 to CS5, and shows you how to create an awesome, creepy lightning flash effect that will briefly and clearly illuminate everything else on your screen - like a shambling zombie!
It's not a real steampunk outfit unless you've got a really awesome belt to go with it! This tutorial shows you how to start with a plain leather belt and then add chains, beads and other accessories to create a steampunk style belly dancer or gypsy belt.
Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the star of Assassin's Creed, is one of the coolest protagonists in the history of games. His costume is a part of that, and if your want to reproduce it for Halloween or cosplay you've come to the right place. This video will teach you how to make a sweet Ezio costume using some storebought materials and basic sewing skills.
The flame wave weapon is an awesome gun that will shoot streams of fire at your enemies. This tutorial shows you how to get into the StarCraft II map editor and create your own flame wave weapon, designed to be wielded by Raynor.
Bruno Mars is one of the finest voices in RnB today, and his song "Again" is a beautiful manifestation of his talents. This video will show you how to play the awesome piano part to the song quickly and easily. Now you just have to work on singing like Bruno Mars to accompany your playing. Good luck with that.
The Lupe Fiasco song "I'm Beaming", like many songs produced by The Neptunes, sounds really good when you play it on piano. It's not too hard, leaves room for improvisation, and sounds awesome. This video will show you how to play the basics of the song quickly and easily. Now, you'll be beamin'.
In this clip, learn how to trade phones and iPads back and forth by customizing your SIM card. This video will walk you through how to size and cut your SIM into the right shape for different devices. By customizing your chip, you will be able to move your data from one device to another with no problem. Use your old 3G SIM in your new iPhone 4 with this awesome hack.
Chicken wings are awesome for almost any occasion - whether its a normal dinner, a BBQ, picnic, sports game, party.. whatever the reason, these delightful finger foods are perfect.
A great number of audio editors don't support importing/exporting AC3 files, luckily the awesome—and, of course, free–Audacity does. Whether you're new to computer recording, new to the Audacity DAW (digital audio workstation) or just looking to pick up a few new tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial, which presents a complete overview of how to open and edit Dolby Digital AC3 audio when working in Audacity.
Taking old cars and restoring them to an old glory they may have had, is an exciting and fun process. It can take months or even years to finish, but in the end, you'll have an awesome looking vehicle that is sure to catch anyone's attention. So in this video tutorial, you'll find out how to remove the windows to a classic VW Beetle Bug with no problems. Good luck and enjoy!
Even with so many awesome real life weapons out there that wreak jaw-dropping damage and explosions, boys and men everywhere still grovel at the feet of lightsabers, that mystal (and unfortunately made up) weapon touted by Jedi in the "Star Wars" movies.
What could be a cooler cake for a little boy's birthday than a robot? This awesome cake comes straight from Betty Crocker's kitchen and will delight young and old with its funky robotic charm. Follow along with this video and start decorating your own little guy.
Check out this video from IGN and learn how to pad your gamer score in Army of Two: 40th Day. The clip will walk you through four major achievments and show you multiple ways to get them. So, follow along and earn major bragging rights in this awesome game.
In this video, learn how to trick out your lightsaber in the game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. You will need to collect Force points to beef up your saber and in this clip, learn how to collect them faster and easier so that you can get the best lightsaber in no time.
In this video, Pancho Sullivan teaches you how to perform a perfect layback snap on a surfboard. Pancho is an experienced surfer and offers some great tips and advice on how to create this awesome power maneuver.
In this video, learn how to use a free CSTools plug-in called Flux. This plug-in is cool and fun and you will be able to play around with it quite a bit. Flux is a great, abstract renderer influenced by early versions of Trapcode Form. This abstract plug-in is very cool and makes awesome renders. Have fun!
In this tutorial, learn how to make a super cheap camera stabilizer for under 10 dollars. This stabilizer (or steadicam) is just as effective as a big, professional one but is small enough for use on the iPod, iPhone, Blackberries or Flip cameras. Follow along with this tutorial and start shooting awesome photos and videos with your mini electronics.
Take a look at some of the awesome new improvements to Refine Edge in Adobe Photoshop CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or a seasoned graphic design professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the unique features of Photoshop CS5, you're sure to find something of value in this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started taking advantage of the new, improved Refine Edge tool, watch this video lesson.
Card tricks are an awesome way to impress your friends. These tricks are usually easy to do, once you know the secrets and they make great party tricks, because card decks are so simple to carry with you.
There is nothing cooler than playing lead electric Blues guitar, is there? Check out this tutorial for tips on how to play an awesome lead. You will learn in the style of the father of Blues himself, BB King. This video will take you step by step through the basics of this musical style. Practice, practice and you will headlining at the House of Blues next to Mr. King himself, in no time.
Here is what you need: a Bluetooth headset, some standard wires, at least one glove, knife for cutting, and time. That's it. How simple and how awesome?! Mod the Bluetooth to fit on your finger and be a cool spy device, perfect for James Bond.
When it comes to snaring the best and most candy on Halloween, victory is sweet. You will need an awesome costume, a small bucket, a large bag, and if you feel like doubling houses, an extra costume. Watch this video Halloween tutorial and learn how to get more candy while trick or treating.
Steampunk, a vintage Victorian mechanical style, is one of the hottest design trends to date since faux bois. Get in on the trend while creating many hours of fun for yourself and friends by making this awesome steampunk style chess set. This chess set is comprised of various pieces of hardware, a found table, and common household chemicals.
Learn how to design an abstract wallpaper design in Adobe Photoshop. Use the pen tool, rotational tools and clone stamp tools to create awesome effects in Photoshop and turn them into abstract wallpaper designs.
This awesome simple Adobe Photoshop vector tutorial teaches how to create a vector using a render. This tutorial also has some great tips for beginners to achieve some great results. Vector graphics is a crucial tool of the professional graphics world, so if you don't know how to work with vectors, or need more practice, check out this Photoshop tutorial and learn how to create vectors from renders.
Check out this video to learn how to make a zipper bolero with an old t-shirt. It's a bit of a complicated project, but you'll get it after watching this video. Make sure you have a sewing machine! These awesome tips are from threadbanger.
Learn awesome freestyle basketball tricks, passes and shots from Professional basketball trickster, Q-Mack! In this video Q-Mack teaches you how to do the freestyle trick called 'the punch pass.'
Learn awesome freestyle basketball tricks, passes and shots from Professional basketball trickster, Q-Mack! In this video Q-Mack teaches you how to do the freestyle trick called 'freeze frame.' This trick requires two balls!
Get an awesome tutorial from Cal of Hodge Podge clothing. This will teach you how to crochet a neckline. (Yes, it's a little complicated and you may want to reference another crochet video for pointers).
Flashback Max ties the Brown Beadhead Marabou Leech. Watch and learn from the leechmaster. In no time, you'll be sipping a beer, cradling your pole, and catching some awesome fish.
Martha and Cynthia Nixon use Stencil1 stencils to bleach and paint awesome t-shirts! Part 1 of 2 - How to Stencil with bleach on t shirts.
If you're looking for awesome ways to use the nether blocks that have been introduced in Minecraft 1.9, take a look at this guide that features the recipes you'll need to have in order to craft nether fences and nether stairs. This video is from the Minecraft 1.9 pre-release but should work in the release as well.
