How To: Figure out the Rubik's Cube notation
Ever wonder what all of those letters represent in all of those Rubik's Cube solving techniques? Get the explanation of the notation used for the Rubik's Cube right here.
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How To: Spray paint 'Planet X'
This is a video tutorial of how to spray paint. This work has the theme Planet X: is it out there? Is it Coming? What as the video provides detailed instructions on how to create your own 'Snake Eye Galaxy' work of art.
How To: Play the G7 chord on the acoustic guitar
Learn a better way of using those fingers on the strings for playing the G7 chord on your acoustic guitar. You will not believe your eyes, or your ears! Charles Sedlak shows you how.
How To: Glue eyelids
How to apply eyelid glue & makeup to Asian monolids This is a tutorial on applying glue to the eyelid if you have a monolid. This will give the eyelid a crease and make the eyes open wider.
How To: Make slime with Borax and glue
Usually our 5-Minute Projects involve soldering and LED lights and other such electronic accoutrements, but this week we decided to skip the fancy stuff in favor of an old-school science project: making rheopectic slime from Borax and glue. This is a pretty safe experiment even for kids--just make sure to do it with parental supervision and keep the Borax, slime, and any fingers that have been touching the aforementioned items out of eyes, noses and mouths.
How To: Find the 'Scarecrow' easter egg hidden in Batman: Arkham Asylum
The villain Scarecrow reappears in Batman: Arkham City after his first appearance in Arkham Asylum. If you want to find a hidden easter egg involving him, you'll need to use your decrypter. Keep your eyes out for an invoice with a familiar name on it.
How To: Create a flashing lightning effect in Apple iMovie
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.
How To: Give yourself some Slytherin inspired eyes from Harry Potter
A tutorial for the Harry Potter fan who likes to play with eyeshadow! This will look great on skin tones that do well with green (of course). Give yourself a green and golden look inspired by the colors of Slytherin house.
How To: Create a sexy "Kardashian Konfidential" book cover makeup look
Whether you think the Kardashian sisters are fame whores, reality TV freaks, or superficial Hollywood types (or all of the above), you have to admit they look great doing whatever the heck it is they do.
How To: Create a shocking purple and blue winged eyeliner look
Winged eyeliner is a makeup look that girls either love or don't attempt to try because it seems to hard. As habitual winged eyeliner wearers Lauren Conrad and Blake Lively prove, winged eyeliner is extremely sexy and also elongates and brightens your eyes.
How To: Play "Where Is the Love" by Black Eyed Peas on the ukulele
Want to play "Where Is the Love" by Black Eyed Peas on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing "Where Is the Love" on your own...
How To: Draw Hinata from Naruto
In this video, we learn how to draw Hinata. To start, you will draw a circle with lines in between it to place where the eyes will go. Next, you will draw in the eyebrows and the other details around the face. After this, draw in the bangs and the hair, adding lines for them to show the different details. After this, you will draw in the area of the neck and then the clothing on the upper body. Finish off the details in the eyes and then shade in the hair and around the body. When finished, s...
How To: Draw a cute cartoon tiger
In this video, we learn how to draw a cute cartoon tiger. First, draw a circle for the head with two circles on top for the ears. After this, draw in the eyes, nose, mouth, and whiskers. Next, draw small dots around the head in brown for the fur. Then, draw over the mouth and nose with brown to match the outside color of fur. After this, color the eyes and the nose black, then add pink to the inside of the ears. From here, add in stripes to the side of the face and on the top of the head. Sav...
How To: Create Snooki's trashy "Jersey Shore" makeup look for Halloween
In terms of Halloween costume popularity, we think dressing up as Snooki from "Jersey Shore" only falls behind going as a vampire and as Lady Gaga. After all, the Jersey gal has a whole lotta fun personality and personal style to work with.
How To: Draw a gangster M&M graffiti character
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a gangster M&M graffiti character. Start out by drawing the eyes and the mouth for the character. Fill in the eyes and the mouth, then add in more details. Next, add in eyebrows to the M&M, then draw the body around the face. Draw a beanie hat on top of the head, then draw arms with a spray paint can in one of the hands. Add in the additional details for the hands and arms, then draw in the legs on the bottom. Add in the shoes, then finish with additiona...
How To: Install a backlight behind a widescreen TV
In this clip, you'll learn how to install a backlight behind a television for an eye-catching diffused light effect. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the proces and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home theatre how-to from CNET.
How To: Draw a face using charcoal
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a face using charcoal. Start out using a light touch with your pencil to draw the outline of the pencil. After this, use the darker touch of a charcoal brush to draw in the details of the eyes. Draw the eyeline and the creases in the eye, then draw in the nostrils and the middle of the mouth. Draw in shading around the neck and chin to make a difference between the two. Use a light touch of the brush to create shading throughout the entire face, not usin...
How To: Create Hikaru Utada's feminine makeup look from "Come Back to Me"
Hikaru Utada is a drop dead gorgeous Japanese pop star who isn't afraid to take chances with her makeup. Though she plays it safe with neutral eye and lip colors when she's just walking around town, for music videos she amps up the volume and goes for a sexy feminine look.
How To: Apply makeup à la Kristen Stewart's Twilight: Eclipse NYC movie screening
If you remember Kristen Stewart's makeup at the New York City screening of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse movie on June 28th, then you know it was her best yet, with a totally unique smokey eyes look, with a combination of red and black eyeshadows. This makeup tutorial will show you how to get that exact makeup look for yourself!
How To: Create a Dias de las Muerto look for Halloween
Sarah teaches us how to do a Dias de las Muerto look for Halloween in this tutorial. First, apply a pure white makeup to the entire face, including the lips. After this, wipe makeup off from around the eyes and draw a circle around them, including the top of the eyebrows down to the top of the cheeks. Next, apply a black flower like shape over the circles you just created. After this, apply a dark green paint to the inside of the eyes, covering everything in them. Next, apply dots at the top ...
How To: Draw a cartoon dragon with a big head
In this video, we learn how to draw a cartoon dragon with a big head. First, draw the outline of the dragon, making the head much larger than the body. After this, add in small details to the dragon using the light pencil mark. Next, take a bold marker and trace over the pencil lines that you made, filling in the eyes, nose, teeth, wings, tail, ears, etc. After you do this, color the dragon completely green. Then, take a darker green color and apply it to the edges and where you want shadowin...
How To: Draw Neji Hyuga from the Naruto series
In this video, we learn how to draw Neji Hyuga from the Naruto series. Start by drawing the outline of the helmet, then add in a swirl that is on the front of it. After this, draw in the eyebrows and then draw in the eyes as well. Draw in the pupils and lines around the eyes. next, draw in the nose and draw in the mouth as well. Next, you will draw in the shirt and neck for the upper body of the character. To finish the drawing, you will draw in hair on the helmet and down through the face!
How To: Draw an electro funk graffiti character with goggles
Forget about art imitating life; abstract and caricaturized expression is the way to go (and definitely the wave of the future).
How To: Draw a cute, blue cartoon bird
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cute and blue cartoon bird. First start out by drawing a circle for the head, an oval for the body, and then an oval wing in between the both of them. After this, trace over the lines to make squiggle marks on the wings and on the rear end of the bird. Add on an eye and pupil to the head, then draw a beak with an open mouth, making it a "v" shape in the middle. Then, color the entire bird blue, leaving the beak orange and the eye outlined in black. To ...
How To: Reply to someone else's tweet on Twitter
In this clip, Jay Goldman of Butterscotch explains the finer points of replying to people on Twitter. It may not sound like a complicated topic, but there's a lot more than meets the eye when you hit the Reply button. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started responding to other users' posts on Twitter yourself, watch this helpful microblogger's guide.
How To: Draw a boy or male teenager in the manga style
This clip offers lessons in how to draw boys in the Japanese manga style. Breaking down the hair, eyes, and mouth, it gives you a bunch of tips and tricks to make a very realistic face. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started drawing your own manga boys, watch this video guide.
How To: Create a color wipe effect in Sony Vegas Pro 8
See how to create dynamic, eye-catching color wipe transitions in Sony Vegas Pro 8. Whether you're completely new to Sony's popular nonlinear editor (NLE) or are a seasoned digital video professional simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Get an elaborate pink, blue & white goth raver look
In this tutorial, learn how to achieve an intense eye makeup look that will stand out at a rave or party. This gothic Scene style is as beautiful as it is extreme and at the right event, will look fab. Try it out!
How To: Create a purple summer makeup look with eyeshadows
Summer is one of the best times to get creative with your makeup, especially eyeshadow. And purple eyeshadow is perfect for that summertime, flowery look. This is great for anyone with blue, green, hazel, or brown eyes. Watch to see how to create your own version of this purple summer makeup look using the following eyeshadow products from BIGUINE:
How To: Achieve a light streak effect in Blender 2.4 or 2.5
Learn how to create an eye-catching light streak effect within this Blender video guide. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look!
How To: Create a gradient wipe effect in Premiere Pro CS4/CS5
Learn how to create an eye-catching gradient wipe transition effect within Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular non-linear editor or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.
How To: Get loosely curled voluminous hair with bangs
Straight, sleek hair is forever gorgeous, but sometimes you have to think outside of the box and stand out from the sea of girls wearing pin-straight hair. For days when you feel like putting some actual effort into your hairstyling and looking put together, try this voluminous hair look.
How To: Render falling sand with the 3ds Max Krakota plugin
See how to create a complex falling sand Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular modeling software, new to the Krakota plugin or a seasoned 3D artist just looking to better acquaint yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started creating eye-catching scenes with Krakota yourself, take a look!
How To: Create a fake a HDR effect in Adobe Photoshop CS4
See how to create eye-popping faux HDR (high dynamic range) images within Adobe Photoshop CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to better acquaint yourself with the various features and functions of Photoshop, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.
How To: Do Audrina Patridge's side ponytail hairstyle
It's a little freaky that ahanhbarbie34, who narrates this hair tutorial, actually looks like Audrina Patridge, but that makes the resulting look even more like a spot-on match.
How To: Make money selling old clothes on consignment
Got your eye on that new Phllip Lim clutch on Net-A-Porter.com? Save up for an investment piece you'll use for the rest of your life by selling some of your old clothing to a consignment store or online.
How To: Make an overhead water bottle rocket launcher
A (harmless) explosion a day keeps the police away. Indulge your rambunctious little boy in some scientific fun by helping him build an overhead water rocket launcher, which shoots recycled plastic bottles.
How To: Create a Lauren Conrad inspired V-Twist hairdo
Lauren Conrad is becoming known for her funky hair twists, braids and styles. In this video, learn how to get a cool "V-Twist" hairstyle ala LC on "The Hills". This hairstyle is great for a summer day, or keeping your bangs and layers out of your eyes. If you would like to style yourself like a fabulous resident of the Hollywood Hills, then this is the tutorial for you.
How To: Exagerate your makeup for stage performances
In this tutorial, learn hwo to apply makeup for stage performances such as dance recitals, play performances, cheerleading competitions, figure skating and anything else where all eyes will be on you.
How To: Do an on-the-go easy makeup look
Spending five minutes on applying makeup every morning is a lot better than going through the day looking like a sleepy mole person, or, even worse, looking so pale people thinky you're dying of a fatal disease.