HTPC. It stands for Home Theater PC. Some refer to it as simply a Media Center. But no matter what you call it, you're going to learn how to build one today. Why would you want to do that? Because one of the main advantages of creating your own home theater system is that you are control, not only of the cost, but the features and functions, as well.
Zacuto Universal Baseplate V3, includes 12-inch rods and works with all cameras. Zacuto's Universal Baseplate allows mounting accessories off the front and the back of the rods. Our new version 3 Universal Baseplate is 22% lighter then Version 1 or 2. The baseplate measurements (excluding rods) are 7 x 4 x 1 ½
Unfortunately, the very places we go to receive health care put us at risk for becoming infected with superbugs, bacteria exposed to so many antibiotics that they have become immune to their effects. Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is one such bacteria. It causes inflammation of the colon and rampant diarrhea that can have life-threatening consequences. Part of its virulence lies in the tough spores formed by the bacteria. They are responsible for starting infections in the colon and for spre...
The growing list of dangerous antibiotic resistant organisms has just acquired three new members. Researchers have discovered three new species of Klebsiella bacteria, all of which can cause life-threatening infections and have genes that make them resistant to commonly used antibiotics.
New research explores how the bacteria on the penis can leave men more susceptible to infection with HIV.
Flu vaccines can help prevent us from getting or suffering the most severe effects of the flu. But, each vaccine only protects us from three different strains of the flu. If we don't have a vaccine against all types of flu, it leaves us open for an epidemic with a flu virus we didn't expect.
Montezuma's revenge, the runs, the trots, or just diarrhea — everyone gets it sooner or later. What exactly is diarrhea good for, if anything?
Viral infections have been the focus of attention in the development of autoimmune diseases—diseases where the body's immune system reacts to the body's own cells—because they trigger the immune system into action.
An advance in the race to stop birth defects caused by Zika-infected mothers has been made by a team of researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. They have identified the process Zika uses to gain entry into the placenta, and published their findings in the journal Biochemistry.
There could be a fresh outbreak of the Zika virus in the Americas as the weather heats up and the mosquito population blooms.
Call them what you will—moss piglets, water bears, or by their real name, tardigrade—but these intriguing tiny creatures can come back from the brink of death. They can survive boiling, deep freezing, UV radiation, completely drying out, and even a trip to space—without the benefit of being in a spacecraft.
A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but one annoying invasive weed may hold the answer to treating the superbug MRSA. Researchers from Emory University have found that the red berries of the Brazilian peppertree contain a compound that turns off a gene vital to the drug-resistance process.
Where in the world did it come from? All of a sudden, one day, someone had an infection with flesh-eating bacteria. It captured headlines and worldwide attention because it was such a severe, strange, uncontrollable, and really disgusting condition.
A young child becomes very thirsty very often and seems tired all the time. A visit to the pediatrician determines she has type 1 diabetes. The onset of type 1 diabetes may seem sudden, and it can be, but the disease may actually have been triggered by common childhood viruses years earlier.
Cholera may be rare in the US, but cases of the disease have increased worldwide since 2005, particularly in Africa, southeast Asia, and Haiti. An estimated 3 to 5 million people are infected, and more than 100,000 die from the disease globally each year, mostly from dehydration.
Google's new Project Fi cellular carrier has been making waves across the mobile industry, so we decided to put it to the test against T-Mobile, one of the more established networks. For the actual testing, we slapped a SIM card from each carrier into two identical Pixel XL phones, which offer full compatibility with both networks.
When the power goes out, having the ability to contact others becomes extremely important, and your cell phone can be one of the most important tools to have. But if the power is out for an extended period of time, battery life becomes a constant problem.
Justin Heimberg demonstrates a few of the best ways to prank people using your cell phone. Watch this how-to video to baffle random passersby using only your cell, especially if you have headphones and look like you are talking into space! Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
This video demonstrates how to make penultimate units for origami.
The Central Processing Unit, or CPU, is the electronic brain of your computer. Learn how how to install a CPU in a desktop PC. To get started use a flat workbench or desk, and don't forget to ground yourself.
This is it. The last one. The last mission in Battlefield Bad Company 2. Airborne. This is where you and your unit finally find the scalar weapon. If you're scared of heights though, this might be the most terrifying mission of all, with a freefall plummet down to the Earth's surface. Yo have to shoot and kill Kirilenko when you're falling, too, so don't panic. Watch this video walkthrough to learn how to complete the Airborne mission in Bad Company 2 on the PS3.
This is the third mission in Battlefield Bad Company 2 called the Heart of Darkness, where you need to follow your unit through the ruined village. But first you have to survive the helicopter ride with the hippy pilot. You need to destroy the M-COM stations to succeed in this mission. Watch this video walkthrough to learn how to complete the Heart of Darkness mission in Bad Company 2 on the PS3.
In the City of Olympia, you'll find Helios. This is one hard battle Kratos must endure, and your want to get the Head of Helios. At first, Helios will be protected by a bunch of men with shields who you can't immediately attack. Once you win, you'll need to lay your hand over Helios to block out the sunlight. Watch the walkthrough for Helios's Head in God of War III on PS3.
Watch and learn how Kratos can survive opening the Hyperion Gate. There's one hell of a battle to get past first, so make sure you have enough energy for the fight. Watch the walkthrough for the Hyperion Gate in God of War III on PS3.
See how to get past the Gorgon Elevator in the Caves of the Cavern. You will need to activate this to go down into the lower levels.. Watch the walkthrough for the Gorgon Elevator in God of War III on PS3.
Find out the secret to solving the Muses Puzzle. If you're having trouble with the solution, this video guide will show Kratos step-by-step what to do to win. Watch the walkthrough for the Muses Puzzle in God of War III on PS3.
Find out how Kratos can get Hera's Chalice in this God of War 3 video guide. This chalice can drain health meters. This all takes place in the Olympic Gardens and the Stone of Hyperion. Watch the walkthrough for Hera's Garden in God of War III on PS3.
Can you solve the portal puzzle in this mission of God of War 3? Ready Kratos Ballista for this, because the ballista is the main weapon for which you will solve this dilemma. Watch the walkthrough for the Portal Puzzle in God of War III on PS3.
Watch as the Nemesis Whip is being constructed by Hephaestus, but be careful, as soon as he's done, he's going to try to kill Kratos. Can you survive the Whip?. Watch the walkthrough for the Nemesis Whip in God of War III on PS3.
Aphrodite — the goddess of beauty, fertility and sexual love, and once you find her in Aphrodite's Chamber, you'll know exactly why. Before speaking with Aphrodite, grab the Minotaur Horn out of the chest, then start the minigame with Aphrodite. Watch the walkthrough for the Aphrodite's Chamber in God of War III on PS3.
You meet with Hephaestus yet again, and this time, Hephaestus has quite the story to tell Kratos, and ask him of a favor. Will Kratos do what Hephaestus asks? Watch the walkthrough for the Return to Hephaestus in God of War III on PS3.
Inside Poseidon's Chamber (Chapter 6: Chambers, Gardens, and the Forge), Kratos must find the Poseidon Princess. She can be very helpful to you and your journey. Watch the walkthrough for the Poseidon Princess in God of War III on PS3.
Eventually, you and Kratos will make it to the Path of Eos in the City of Olympia where cave fighting will be met. You'll be entangled with harpies, reapers and other enemies. Watch the walkthrough for the Path of Eos in God of War III on PS3.
Here you first speak with Hephaestus, where you express to him your plans. If Kratos can find his way out of the underworld, he can surely find his way to the Flam of Olympus. Hephaestus points Kratos in the direction of Tartarus. Watch the walkthrough for the firriest encounter with Hephaestus in God of War III on PS3.
After Kratos has met Hermes at the Flame of Olympus, you must give chase to Hermes. This is no ordinary chase, so be prepared to jump ledges, climb ladders, and fly fast. Watch the walkthrough for Chasing Hermes in God of War III on PS3.
Kratos finally made it to the Caverns. In these caverns, your Bow of Apollo is your best friend (weapon). There's lots of minotaurs and archers to defeat, and once you demolish them, you have to fight a Cerberus. Watch the walkthrough for the Caverns in God of War III on PS3.
During Chapter 4 (The Caverns) of God of War 3, Kratos will make his way to the Chain of Balance. This is a trick part for Kratos, so don't lose your "balance" and when complete, you'll fly up into the Caverns. Watch the walkthrough for the Chain of Balance in God of War III on PS3.
In Chapter 4 of God of War 3, you'll encounter the Flame of Olympus. Here, you need to reveal pictures on the walls with the Head of Helios. Then approach the Flame, where Hermes will show up, for which you will need to give chase. Watch the walkthrough for the Flame of Olympus in God of War III on PS3.
The City of Olympia is the 3rd Chapter in this game, where you first leave Hades and enter into the City of Olympia, and where you'll follow the Path of Eos. If you need some help with the chapter, follow this guide. Watch the walkthrough for the City of Olympia in God of War III on PS3.
At the end of Chapter 1 - Mount Olympus, Kratos will have to battle Poseidon, his first real boss fight. Poseidon is the God of the Sea, which means there's a risk of drowning, so be careful. Follow this guide to winning the fight. Watch the walkthrough for the Poseidon Boss Fight in God of War III on PS3.
