Desktop shortcuts are a great way of making the programs you use a lot more accessible, but today many PC users overuse their desktop space and have icons covering over half the screen, including the one for a picture of a dog they looked at six months ago once. This prank is a great way to teach such a person a lesson, or any PC user who you have a problem with. It entails creating a new desktop shortcut with the name and icon of a commonly used program (the web browser works great) that ins...
To make a mini milk carton, you will need the following a big shot, Mini Milk Carton Die # 117310 (Occasions Mini) card stock, a clip, and sticky strip.
In this tutorial, we learn how to add the YouTube button to the toolbar. First, log onto your internet browser and then add the button that says YouTube on it, so there is an icon that shows up on your toolbar. After you do this, you will be able to search for things without being inside of the YouTube website. To test this out, simply type in something you want to see on YouTube in the left hand text box, then click on the YouTube icon. After you do this, the website will pop up showing the ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the MP4 video converter software, ImTOO. Begin by downloading the program from the link provided in the video. Once downloaded and installed, open the program. On the right side under Profile Settings, users are able to select name, video size, video quality, audio quality, channel and split of the video file. Then click on the Profile combo box and select an output format for the video. Now click Add Files to import a video into the software. ...
This is a video tutorial in the Computers & Programming category where you are going to learn how to avoid traffic jams using the Google Maps button on the Toolbar. Click on the Google Maps button on the toolbar. This will bring up the maps window. Here you type in the area in the search box, for example, "mountain view, ca" and click 'search'. On the next window click on the 'traffic' button and the map will then show you the roads that are clear of traffic jams in green color. There you go!
Did you know that French crepes are actually a cousin to the American pancake? Yeah, we know, the difference is astounding. Not that we don't like pancakes, but crepes are just so much more delicate and thin, and taste sweet but not overly sweet like many pancakes with their pancake syrup.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw a chibi-style animation face. This task is very fast, easy and simple to do. Begin by drawing box-like face with any type of angle, depending on the character's emotion. Then add an ear. Now draw the eye. Make sure that the eyes are exaggerated and over-sized. Then draw a small nose in the center of the face and add a mouth. Add detail to the mouth such as: teeth, tongue and a chin. Finally, add the eyebrows and hair. This video will benefit t...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a silicone mold of a toy figurine. First, roll out clay and press the bottom of the figurine into the center. Next, use a plastic bottle to create the mold box. Cut the bottom off of the bottle, then press the bottle into the clay to make sure the figurine is centered. Now, press the bottle down into the clay and make the silicone mixture. When you're done mixing, pour it into the bottle. Pour in a stream to avoid any bubbles inside of it. Let this sit o...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a simple clapping noise in beat boxing. First, you want to suck air in through your teeth and make a sizzling noise. Block air from coming into your mouth and then open up the back of your tongue so your focusing all your air to go through the small space in your mouth at the back of your tongue. After you do this, you can just suck the air through the side of your teeth. You can also do this by taking a breath in and then breathing in through the sides ...
Angelina Jolie's action flick "SALT" has been steamrolled at the box office by Christopher Nolan's dream world thriller "Inception," but the picture has many merits that make it deserving of your hard-earned money the next time you hit the movie theater.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a poplar wine rack. First, cut the top, bottom, and sides of the rack. Then, use a router to cut out the center of it. Now, assemble the rack together by using wood glue. After this, measure the length of the diagonals, then add in pieces of wood that are criss crossed throughout the box. Next, keep these in place with some wood glue and then place wine bottle on the inside of them. This will make a great wine rack for any home and you can paint it as we...
This video tutorial belongs to the software category which is going to show you how to merge & center a cell in Microsoft Excel. Highlight the area that you want to merge. Press the "Merge and Center" button located in the tool bar at the top. The cell will be merged. Then, type in what you want to type and click on the cell that you merged. Right click on it. Next, select "Format Cells" and click on "Alignment" tab. Click on the drop box, select "Center" and click OK. Your text inside the me...
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to easily open your NAT on a ZyXel router. There are three steps involved in doing this. Open your web browser and type in the router IP address which is normally http://192.168.1.1. Then you will get the log in page. The password is either 1234 or admin. It will be written on the packaging of the router. On the next page click on UPNP, then check all three boxes and click 'apply'. Then you click on NAT and set the start and en...
This video tutorial is in the software category where you will learn how to remove tabs and scroll bars from an Excel spreadsheet. Open a work sheet and you will find scroll bar on the right and at the bottom. But, why should you take them off? If you are making a user form that you want to send to your employees and you don't want them to mess it up, then you may do this. Go to the office button and click on 'excel options' at the bottom. On the next window go to the 'advanced' tab and scrol...
In this video, we learn how to recycle old windows into new decorations. First, you can make a coffee table by using the old window and adding legs onto the bottom of it. You can also place a box around the bottom and hinge the window to make a display case. This is simple to make and doesn't cost much, you only need to pay for the legs of the table! You can also use the window to make a pot rack, but make sure you have strong hooks in the ceiling to hold the rack tightly and it will be able ...
In this software video tutorial you will learn how to add hyperlinks to PowerPoint presentation for Dummies. With hyperlinks you can link part of your presentation to another slide within the same presentation, a separate presentation, a website, an e-mail address or to a file like a word document. Say, for example, you want to create a hyperlink to a picture in your presentation. Click on the picture to highlight it, click on the 'insert' tab, and select the 'hyperlink' option. Choose the de...
In this tutorial, we learn how to use the main menu functions in Photoshop CS3. All of your main menus are up on the top toolbar. There will be a drop down list for each different tab you select. When you create a new document, you will be prompted with a dialogue box that asks you how you want your page to be set up. Change the preferences to fit how you want your page to look. When you have changed all of your different settings, click on "ok" and you will be brought to your new document cr...
In this tutorial, we learn how to install a car alarm on a Viper 5900. First, read your manual and figure out which wires go where, then label them so you don't confuse them. Next, grab all the tools you will need and have them prepared and ready. After this, find the electrical box on the car and remove all the wires that are inside of it. Now, you will take out the wires that go onto the current alarm system. Replace with the new alarm system and apply the wires where they belong. You may n...
In this tutorial, we learn how to build a subwoofer for a Mini Cooper. Start off by cutting the wood so it's to the exact sizes that you need. Next, attach the walls of the subwoofer together with a screwdriver and screws. After this, apply wood glue to the inside of the wood to make sure it's stuck together. Next, make a circular piece of wood for the speaker, then cut a hole in the back of the box. Insert your speaker to the subwoofer and string the wires through the back. When you are fini...
In this tutorial, we learn how to sync preferences with DropBox or Ubuntu one. This doesn't work for everything, but it will sync pigeon preference. It's a folder ".purple" and all the preferences are inside here. If you are familiar with using command prompts, then this will be very easy for you to do. Make a symbolic link from the command prompt to the drop box folder. On every folder, you will get the same result! This is very easy to do and just takes a few seconds to find, then you can c...
In this Software video tutorial you will learn how to convert a Word DOC to a PDF eBook for free. Go to the website PrimoPDF and click on download free link. Then download and install the program. Now open up the word doc that you want to convert to PDF and select the print option. Under the name of the printer you will find PrimoPDF option. Select this option and click OK. The PrimoPDF dialog box will open up. Here you select the ebook option and the location where you want to save the ebook...
In this tutorial, we learn how to calculate and add running percentages in Excel. First, write out your value and percentage into the different columns. Next, write the formula in the cell where you want the answer to appear. To have the answer appear, highlight the box and drag it down, then the answers will start to appear in each of the different columns for the different equations. This is an extremely simple way to calculate these percentages without having to do any math! As long as you...
This video tutorial belongs to the software category which is going to show you how to fix MSN Messenger in Windows 7. This is really simple and very easy to do and takes practically no time. First you got to close MSN Messenger if it is open. Now find Windows Live Messenger, right click on it and then select properties. Now click the 'compatibility' tab, check the box labeled 'run program in compatibility mode for:', then select XP Service Pack 2, hit 'apply' and then click OK. Now open mess...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make an animated GIF from a video clip. First, open up your video clip on your computer. Next, open up MediaCoder onto your desktop and convert your video into an AVI file. After this is done loading, open up GIMP software, then click on options, and then extract video. Now, change the preferences and click enter. After this, you will load your video clip, which will take up to 10 minutes. Next, choose playback and then click and change the frame speed to pic...
There's nothing that says "I'm a present" than something wrapped in a bow. Whether you're gifting someone a gift bag or boxed good, adding a bow on top always makes that gift extra special and also pretty.
This video tutorial belongs to the software category which is going to show you how to set up a home server from behind a router using WAMP. You will need a free program called wampserver. Go to their website, download and install the program. Then click on the icon and click 'put online' and the local host comes online. To check it, open up your browser and type in local host in the search box and it will show you the default index.php file. Again click on the icon and click 'www directory'....
In this video, we learn how to upload a video to your Facebook profile. First, log onto your Facebook account and go to your home page. You will now see an option where you can write in what your status is, then you will see small icons underneath it. Look for the icon with the video camera and click on it. Now, a browse box will pop up, so click on that to find the video you want to upload. Click on the video you want to upload, then hit "upload". After this, the video will start to load and...
Betty teaches us how to make birthday cupcakes in this tutorial. You will need: a box of chocolate cake mix, chocolate frosting with sprinkles, vegetable oil, eggs, and water to make these. First, mix your dry and wet ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Next, line a cupcake tin with paper liners, then spray the tin with non-stick cooking spray. After this, pour the batter 3/4 full into each cupcake tin. Bake these in the oven at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, then let them cool. When...
In this tutorial, we learn how to use templates in Dreamweaver. First, go under "create new" and click on "hdml". Start with a table that has three rows and one column at 100% width. Click in the middle one and split the cell into two columns. Now, click "insert", "template objects", then "editable region". Type text into this box, then it will show up on your page. Whenever you open a file, this will be the part you can edit, while you won't be able to change anything else. Now go to "file" ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to disable the User Account Control in Windows Vista. Begin by clicking on the Start menu and select Control Panel. Then click on User Accounts and Family Safety. Now select "Add or remove user accounts". Then click on "Go to the main User Accounts page" under Additional things you can do. Now click on "Change User Account Control settings" and deselect the box. Finish by clicking OK and restart your computer. This video will benefit those viewers who...
In this video tutorial you will learn how to siphon gas out of a modern 3.8 GM engine. The tools you need are a screwdriver, a clear plastic pipe and a container to hold the gas. Every fuel tank has a fuel inlet and outlet point. Remove the two clamps on the pipe connected to the fuel outlet point on the tank and fix the clear plastic pipe. The other end of the plastic pipe goes in to the container. Now locate the fuel pump relay in the relay box. In this engine it is relay number 19. Remove ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do the veil style for your hair. First, you will section the front of your hair and bangs into three separate and equal sections tied with small rubber bangs. Next, section the layer of hair behind the front row and make four separate sections. Keep doing this until you reach the back of the hair, adding one section each time. After this, braid the hair as far back as it goes to combine with the next box. When you are finished braiding, you will have a veil s...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to light-scribe with a Nimbie BB11 disc burner. This device is an auto disc loading system that allows the user to light-scribe multiple disc without manually inserting them one-by-one. Simply load the disc into the machine with the labels faced down. On your desktop, double-click on the Q-Q-Box icon to start the program. Start up the labeling function, select a desires image and quantity up to 100. Then click on Print. The machine will then product l...
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to FTP on a Mac via Cyberduck. This is really very easy and simple to do and takes practically no time. Do a Google search for cyberduck, click on the first link, then click on the download link. Download the application and install it. Then open it and click on 'open connection'. In the server box type in ftp.yourdomainname.com, make sure the port selected is '21', then type in your username and password and click 'connect'. T...
This video tutorial is in the Software category which will show you how to insert clip art with Microsoft Office Word 2007. Open a word document and click on 'insert' tab on the navigation bar and then click on 'clip art'. The task pane will show up on the right side of the page. Here you type in the subject of the clip art you are looking for in the 'search for' box. For example, type in 'tiger' and then click 'Go'. A list of images is displayed. Click on the one you like and it will be disp...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to setup Microsoft Outlook 2007. Begin by opening the Outlook Express 2007 program. Then click on Tools and select Account Settings. Under the Email tab, click on New. Now type in your name, email address and password. Then click on Next. Select Internet Email and click on Next. Now type in your user information, server information and log on information. Then click on More Settings and click on the Outgoing Server tab. Check the first box and then cl...
This video tutorial is in the Electronics category which will show you how to get install0us v2.5 for iPod Touch or iPhone. Click on Cydia and let it open up. Once it is open, click on manage > sources > hackulo.us > installous > modify > remove. Then go back to sources > edit > add. In the URL box, type in cydia.install0us.com and then click 'add source'. Then click return to Cydia and click 'done'. Then go back to manage > sources > install0us repository and here you will see the install0us...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook a pork chop dinner in skillet rice with Jack Scalfani. Ingredients include: Rice-a-Roni, 2 tbsp butter, 2 1/2 cup water, and 3 pork chops. Place your skillet over high heat and drop in your butter and let melt. After the butter is melted, add in your Rice-a-Roni box and lower the flame to a medium. Don't add in the flavor packet that comes with the package just yet. SautŽ your rice and butter, mixing frequently until everything has browned. Now, add in y...
In this short video tutorial, you'll see how to create a Space Octopus character using Low Poly Modeling (Box Modeling) and HyperNURBS in Cinema 4D. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this free video software tutorial. For more information, and to get started creating and rendering your own Space Octopus, watch this 3D modeler's guide.
This video in the Pranks & Cons category will show you how to create a non-destructive fake virus on Windows. This video is from Tinkernut. For this right click on your desk top, go to new and select shortcut. Now type in this code 'shutdown 's 't 60 'c "this computer is shutting down; save your work", click next. This code is actually for shutting down the computer. But, you type in the name of the short cut as something else, say for example 'songs ' and click next. What will happen is when...
