To give you an indication of what you're getting yourself into, drawing a jumping figure is about as difficult as it is to get up from the couch after a long day of work and doing 100 jumping jacks and push-ups. It sure isn't fun and it sure isn't easy, but both will make you a stronger individual in the long run. While exercise of any sort helps you get fit, drawing figures in motion will help you greatly advance as an artist. That's because sketching out moving figures forces you to take in...
Mobile Me will allow you to access your home Mac computer from another computer, using Back To My Mac. In order to use this, you will have to sign up for a Mobile Me account. You will have to sign up, using both computers or all of the computers that you hope to connect. Sign up under System Preferences. Turn on Sharing: both screen and file sharing.
In this tutorial, we learn how to use salty hashes to keep passwords secure. A hash is stored in a database that is hashed with an algorithm, so not everyone can see exactly what your password is. When you type your password into a website, it doesn't actually register as words, it registers as a hash. This keeps your passwords secure so not everyone can see them. Salting is when you use random pits and attaching them to your regular hashes so not every password is the same. The salt is what ...
With this clip, you'll learn how to use iOS4's built-in email application. Apple's new iOS 4 for the iPhone and iPod Touch brings with it a host of new features. While that's certainly a cause for celebration, there's also, believe it or not, a downside: learning how to take advantage of them. Happily, the web is awash in helpful video tutorials like this one which make the process a pleasure (and a simple one at that).
Spring and summer are the prime seasons for weddings, which in turn means loads of brides searching for the perfect flattering wedding dress. But while some designer wedding dresses look great on the rack and maybe on pin-thin models, finding the right wedding dress for you means taking into account your body shape.
In this video, we learn how to retweet in Twitter with Stephanie. There is a new layout on Twitter which may look confusing, but is very user friendly. First, log into your Twitter account and go to your home screen. On the right hand side you will see a button that says "retweets". Click on this and you will see three selections. Click on "your tweets, retweeted" and you will see which users have retweeted something that you wrote! From here, you can also go and thank those people for retwee...
Engadget shows iTunes users how to make use of Home Sharing in iTunes 9 in this video. Using screenshots and video tutorials on-screen, Engadget shows the full interface of iTunes 9 to show you exactly where to start. Through several examples you can see how the transfers work and what viewing options and filters you can use to make the sharing feature quick and easy, including automatic transfers of your iTunes purchases or apps, so it's not just for your music library. Even though it's impo...
If you are stuck using a computer in a place with safety filters, you can use this tutorial to bypass those controls and get to your YouTube account. So, whether you are in a school, library or your parents have parental controls activated, just follow along and you will be able to get past them every time. There are two methods described in this tutorial, one is easy for beginners and the other more advanced. They both work like a charm, however, and you will be watching your favorite videos...
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to use TweetBrain to increase your Twitter followers. It basically links up people who are using this program very well so that every body is tweeting about everybody. You have to go to TweetBrain and get an account. When you answer a question from anyone, it goes out to all your followers. Similarly, if someone answers your question, it goes out to their followers. So, your id is going out to so many more people. And some inte...
In this tutorial, Christopher Prince Boucher shows us how to suggest a friend to another friend on Facebook. First, log into your Facebook account and look through your friends. Find the person you want to suggest to your friends and click on their page. On the left hand side will be a button named "suggest to friends". Once you click on this a new window will pop up and you can choose which friends you'd like to suggest this friend to. Once you pick out all friends, click "suggest" and it wi...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to start a Microsoft Windows computer in safe mode. Begin by turning on your computer. As your computer starts up, press F8 before Windows launches. Tap the F8 key slowly (about 1 second apart) as soon as the computer starts up. Keep tapping until the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. The use the arrow keys to select the appropriate safe mode option and press ENTER. You may need to log into your User account. This video will benefit viewers who u...
This is a video that explains to a person how to write their name in Japanese. The woman shows two ways as to how to translate your name in Japanese. The first is how the name is pronounced, and the second way is to translate your name based on the meaning. Usually the name is translated based on pronunciation in the native language. The name is pronounced similarly but not exactly the same. For example Rachel is pronounced "Reicheru". She also shows a website where more information can be fo...
Radford Education teaches you how to create a website using Google Sites. You need to have a Gmail account for this. Go to Google and click More - Sites. After the login, click Create new site in the upper left corner. Complete all the fields, starting with the name of your site. You can also select your site theme below. Hit the Create Site button at the bottom, when you're done. You will then be taken to your brand new site.
Knowing what traffic lies ahead is detriment to getting home on time. If you get stuck in a traffic jam or road construction, then the only thing you gain is frustration. But with Ford's new SYNC system, you can get up-to-date real-time traffic reports for your local area or specific drive home. Real-time traffic reports help keep you posted on construction, accidents, and other accidents in your commute. You just need to set up some simple preferences on your online owner's account.
To make sure your car is healthy and up to par with required maintenance, you can use Ford's new SYNC system to get vehicle health reports for you car. It gives you vehicle diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, recall information, and more. You just need to go online to your owner's account and set up your reports.
Ford's new SYNC system makes it easy to receive personalized alerts, including weather, news, and sports alerts… hands free! You only have to go to your owner's account online and set your favorite alerts for your SYNC system. Then just press the Voice button and select your service.
Turn-by-turn navigation is easy with Ford's new SYNC system. Cities, businesses, your favorite places - name your destination and SYNC returns with your turn-by-turn directions. To add your favorite locations, you simply need to visit your owner account online, then you're ready to find your favorite directions, or any other directions needed.
Contact groups in MobileMe Contacts are a great way to help you easily find the people you want. Sometimes you just want to scroll through all of your contacts, looking for someone or someplace. Sometimes you just want to see your favorites. This video tutorial from Apple will show you how to do it, all from the Internet on your MobileMe account. You can even see your phone numbers from your iPhone or iPod Touch.
In this tutorial, we learn how to transfer music from your iPhone to iTunes. First, plug your phone into your computer and open up iTunes. From here, you will see the library of tunes that you have. Then, click on the 'smart backup' link that is on the top of the page. After this, your computer and your phone will start to backup the music and your phone music will transfer to your iTunes account. When it's finished, you will be able to access this music and listen to it whenever you would li...
In this tutorial, we learn how to safely buy and sell stocks and shares online. First, go online to your broker and open an account. You can do this through Options Xpress. Now, press on the stock button located at the top. On this page, you will be able to type in the stock symbol, then type in the rest of the information before you place your order. Once you do this, you will have bough a stock in just minutes online! If you want to sell a share, you will do the same process, except underne...
In this tutorial, we learn how to identify the constraints & function to be optimized. When you are asked for the elements of constraints, you are being asked for the plain English version. If you are told you only have so much of something inside of a written problem, then take into account all of the limits that are listed. Once you have these, write them down so you have them in one place. After this, write down the number for the unrestricted part of the problem. After this, you will be a...
Are you a newbie when it comes to Gmail? Watch this video and learn. It starts of with a brief overview of the registration procedure. Then proceeds to explain the welcome screen and then the main interface.
In this video, we learn how to make a new menu in Joomla with Chad. First, log into your Joomla account and go to the menu button. Click on "menu manager", then you will click on the "new" link. After this, enter in the unique name, title, description, and module title in the appropriate boxes. Once you do this, click "save", and now go to the menu items icon under the links menu. Now, go to "new", then "external link". Enter in the menu item details in the appropriate boxes, then add in the ...
You can make and manage a YouTube group. So first thing you need to do that is to open up your web browser and go to YouTube. Now sign in and go to your account, choose groups in more section. Now to make a group you have to click on create a group. Now fill up the fields like group name, tags etc. and click on create group. Now click on groups under your modules tab and click save changes. Now you need to click on group in your channel to manage it. Now there you can manage your group like a...
In this video, we learn how to get a new domain name from Google. First, go to the Google domain website and search for a domain name that you want. After this, check the availability of it, then continue to register it. Once you get the registration page, enter in your information and pay for the service. After you do this, you will get to choose your e-mail preferences, then finish your purchase. There will be a link to retrieve your purchase at the end, then you will create your first admi...
In this video, we learn how to use secure online passwords. There are a ton of things to consider when creating a password. A weak password is something that someone can easily guess. If you are using a birthday, common dictionary word, child's name, or something common then you are at risk. Your password should combine letters and numbers, and be at least eight characters long. It should also be completely random and have upper and lower case letters. You can use a password assistant if you ...
Think there's only one way to apply makeup? While it's true that the same general rules apply to shaping your brows and applying foundation, certain makeup tasks like putting on eyeshadow and blush vary in method depending on individual traits like the shape of your face and your eye color.
Windows Live Mail is loaded with cool features. Among them is the ability to import contacts from other contact lists. In this clip, you'll see you how to import contacts using Windows Live Mail. This clip will show you how it's done. So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Butterscotch can present a complete overview of the process in about three minutes' time. For details, and to get started importing your own contacts, take a look.
This video tutorial is in the Computers & Programming category where you will learn how to save multiple locations in Yelp. Yelp is great for finding businesses in your neighborhood. You can also search for something in other cities. You can enter the location in the 'near' box to search for something somewhere else. You can also save locations to easily search later. Click on 'account' and then on 'manage saved locations'. Here you click on 'add new location', type in the location name and t...
In this video, we learn how to create a free flash website using Wix. First, log online and go to "www.wix.com" and either create a screen name or log into your account. Now, click on "create" and choose a premade template or make one from scratch. Now, change the background to a color you prefer, then add in a frame and different media to your page. You can also add a title to the website by clicking on the "text" section. You can play around with the different effects and additions, making ...
Google Voice was recently made available to the general public and now everyone will be able to use it. If you are looking for a way to stay connected to your friends and family for free, check out this clip. Voice will redirect calls straight to your home phone or cell and allows you to text, too! You can connect up to four phones to your account, as well, so you can use Google in the whole house. Enjoy!
Farmville is one of the most popular games to ever be played on the Internet and Facebook and now you can play it on your iPhone, too! Take your farm with you wherever you go by installing this free app and connecting it to your Facebook account. Your phone farm will look exactly like your Facebook farm and you will get all the good stuff: push notifications, gifts, crops and everything in between. This tutorial will walk you through the installation, basic set up and controls so you can get ...
Sick and tired of receiving spam messages on your MSN and Windows Live Messenger Accounts. Put a stop to it. It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For the specifics, and to get started blocking Messenger spam yourself, just watch this handy how-to.
Ever wish you could automatically forward your Yahoo! webmail to Gmail without signing up for their premium email service? It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to auto-forwarding mail from your Yahoo! Mail account with signing up for Yahoo! Plus, watch this clever guide.
Many YouTube users don't even notice that they have a profile picture on their account, and if that's the case, it's a boring unknown shadow avatar— a "blank" person. Are you a blank? Then hurry up and change your profile photo so the world can know who you are.
For all you future RC fans out there, if you're having trouble setting the Nitro engine gear mesh up on your RC vehicle, do we have the video for you. This tutorial will give you about 8 whole minutes of how to properly set up this easy task. Although it says it is for Nitro, it can be used with others as well. Enjoy!
In this video Mike Callahan walks you through using Skype on the iPhone. To start, download it from the Apple App Store. Next, launch the application on your iPhone. It will immediately prompt you to enter your name and password. If you don't have one you can use this screen to create one. Once you've logged into your account you'll see your list of contacts. Touch one of your contacts to place a call to them. There is a call option at the bottom of the screen that will launch your dial pad. ...
The bookmarklet tool lets you send Gmail messages with the click of a button so you don't have to visit your Gmail account. It's an application called GmailThis! From the developer's website, drag the GmailThis! link to the browser's toolbar. Then, if you are already logged into Gmail, just click on the bookmark and a Gmail applet will pop up with a link to the website you were visiting, along with any text you may have been highlighting. You may notice that the subject line is already filled...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a FTP from a local computer to a website. In this video, viewers are shown (once you've chosen a web host) how to perform FTP file transfers from your local computer to your website. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a process that you can use to transfer files from your local computer to a remote computer (your website). Once you've set up a hosting account, your hosting company will provide you with FTP login credentials. Using an FTP softwa...
Ken Appleby demonstrates how to mask a domain with GoDaddy. Masking a domain enables the domain owner to customize what appears in the viewer's address bar. First, log in to your GoDaddy account. Then, click on the domain manager function located on the left hand side of the page. Next, choose the domain that you would like to work with in the domain name list. Click the forwarding option. In the next window, click on the masking tab. Tick the enable masking function. Choose a masking title. ...
