How To: Paint cherry blossoms in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn to paint a cherry blossom in the traditional Japanese method of painting in ink called Sumi-e.
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How To: Paint "Zen Nap Four" in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint a reproduction of a famous 9th century painting called "Zen Nap Four" using the traditional Japanese method of Sumi-e ink painting.
How To: Throw the body of ceramic mug on the potter's wheel
Check out this video to learn how to make a ceramic mug by throwing the body on a potter's wheel.
How To: Use a bar chart in Open Office Calc to represent data
In this screencast tutorial, Steve shows you how to quickly and simply create a bar chart, from the data you have entered into your worksheet in Open Office Calc. If you're looking for a simple and clear way to represent your statistical data, then a simple bar chart is an option you should look at using. So check out this tutorial and start making OpenOffice Calc bar charts today.
How To: Tell grizzly bears apart from black bears
It's not by color (as you might expect because of the name), and it's not by size. It's the body shape. Check out this video from the folks at Yellowstone National Park and see for yourself how to tell the difference between grizzly bears and black bears.
How To: Install Future quad fins
Want to make sure that you know how to install future fins for a quad fin setup? Check out this video.
How To: Install future twin fins in a retro fish
If you want to see a detailed step-by-step demonstration on how to install future fins for a twin fin setup, check out this video.
How To: Learn four essential strength exercises for jugglers
Watch this video to learn how to strengthen your body to become a better juggler. Watch to do the shoulder press. In another exercise, put your feet on the couch and do a proper crunch. How? Check it out.
How To: Make a balloon curling stone
Check out this video to learn how to make a curling rock out of balloons. This video is very instructive and even teaches you what a curling rock is!
How To: Make a balloon electric guitar
Check out this video to learn how to twist a balloon guitar using three and sometimes four balloons. This is a very useful, slow, and instructive video.
How To: Install wheel spacers
A wider wheelbase will improve handling and make your vehicle look more aggressive. Here they show you one option to fill out those wheel wells: wheel spacers. Check out the before and after shots. Such a small change makes a huge difference!
How To: Change spark plugs in a Cobalt
This video shows you how to replace the spark plugs in your vehicle. This video is using a Chevy Cobalt but the procedure is similar on most cars -just make SURE you check your manual and buy the right kind of spark plugs and get them gapped.
How To: Remove scratches
This video shows you how to remove minor scratches from a Cobalt. It's almost impossible to completely remove all damage without repainting, but you can get pretty close - so check it out and learn how to get out those ugly scratches and nicks.
How To: Play dynamic blues chords
Learn to think of chords as movable "shapes". This lesson isn't blues specific but this concept is applied to the blues in this lesson.
How To: Format a hard drive with the Mac Disk Utility
Formatting a hard drive is not exactly an essential computer skill, but it certainly is if you're a technie who's looking to start building your own computers. Hard drive formatting involves erasing/formating a hard drive or USB flash drive to be compatible with different formats like MAC OS Extended and Windows OS.
How To: Find free audiobooks online and network a Mac and PC
In this episode, Brandon Jackson joins D.Lee Beard to present an in-depth review of the Slingbox A/V, explore where to find free downloadable audiobooks online, and to answer viewer questions on using an iMac as a display and how to share files over a local network between a Mac and a Windows PC . Be sure to check out our next video to learn how you can win the Techies' Slingbox and begin watching your home TV from all over the world via the internet.
How To: Create lightning effects in GIMP
If Photoshop is too complex for your tastes - or just takes a little too long - then GIMP may be the solution. GIMP is a photo manipulation software with super easy controls and tools. Generally it's used for photo retouching, but like Photoshop, the program allows you to add in special effects.
How To: Balance a raw egg without salt
Balance a raw egg on one end without support. Check it out!
How To: Use Gmail for beginners
This basic tutorial covers how to check your Gmail, send an e-mail, create a signature and other simple email setting features.
How To: Stick a beer bottle to a wall without glue or gum
Check out this how-to video and see how you can park a beer bottle in the corner of a room. It looks as if the beer bottle is hanging on the wall. This is a very cool beer bottle trick, just be careful not to damage the paint. There's not gimmick to the trick in this instructional video, and you won't need any glue.
How To: Play "Pink Bullets" by The Shins on the guitar
Check out this cool song by one of Justin Sandercoe's favorite bands - The Shins. "Pink Bullets" has a nice easy strumming pattern and cool chords that should make it easy to learn. There are some tricks to getting it to sound just like the record but Justin walks you through them too.
How To: Play "Better Be Home Soon" by crowded house on guitar
Learn the chord sequence and strumming for this classic Crowded House song - "Better Be Home Soon". This is a good song for transcribing too so he gives you the chords in the wrong order first - then you can stop it if you like and work it out yourself - then come back and check it after :)
How To: Install a trailer hitch on a Dodge Caravan
A professional installer shows you how to install a trailer hitch on a Dodge Caravan. Video details the steps needed to bolt trailer hitch into place and check for clearance.
How To: Harvest walnuts
Wonder where those delicious walnuts come from and how they get them out of their shell. We went to a harvest to check them out.
How To: Check the health of your bearded dragon lizard
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is certainly the case with your Bearded Dragon. In this program, Host Israel Dupont and Herpetologist Hillary discuss the most important aspects of your dragon's health, including proactive suggestions for maintaining your pet's well-being and avoiding those costly visits to the veterinarian.
How To: Prank an optical mouse
Check out this cheap and easy trick you can play on your friends and family. Put a piece of scotch tape over the bottom of the mouse and it won't work.
How To: Cut out hair in Photoshop
Removing/adjusting any odd shape in Photoshop is a pain in the ass. But it probably doesn't get more complicated than cutting out hair. Whether you need to trim a bit off that fro or just want to fix your hairstyle, check out this Photoshop tutorial to learn how to cut your hair using layer styles.
How To: Organize your purse
Better TV's Juli Auclair checks out purses that make organization a breeze.
How To: Pan automation in Pro Tools
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Berklee Professor Jeff Baust illustrates different ways for using the panning automation in Pro Tools software.
How To: Transpose your MIDI data in Digital Performer
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and take your recording in a new direction and change the key of a certain section or the pitch of a note using the Transpose options in Digital Performer music software.
How To: Convert Digital Performer tracks into MP3s
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and learn how to export audio files in Digital Performer and expose your music to the world in today's most accessible format, the mp3.
How To: Fix mistakes in Digital Performer
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and create flawless, professional recordings and correct any mistakes with ease using the Punch In/Punch Out and Overdub features in Digital Performer.
How To: Improve piano techniques
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Berklee professor Paul Schmeling shows ways to perfect your posture and finger position on the keyboard and play your favorite piano piece with a new level of comfort and ease.
How To: Master the major scale on the guitar
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Larry Bayone, Chair of Berklee's Guitar Department, explains how to find the notes of the guitar scale from memory by practicing the major scale in a variety of different positions and registers on the fret board.
How To: Play blues guitar like T-Bone Walker
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, Michael Williams explains how to spice up your rhythm guitar playing and get that T Bone Walker sound by adding chromatic approaches to the chords in your favorite blues guitar progressions.
How To: Play minor blues progressions on guitar
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, Michael Williams explains minor blues progressions for the rhythm guitar in the style of BB King's "The Thrill is Gone" in this Berklee guitar lesson.
How To: Survive an earthquake
Heading to college? Check this out and save your life during an earthquake.
How To: Make Nargisi Kofta
Nargisi Kofta is an Indian dish consisting of eggs covered with mince meat cooked in gravy of almonds and tomato. Mmmm it's making us hungry just reading it! Check out Chef Sanjay's video and make some for yourself.
How To: Make pepper chicken chettinad
In this video Chef Sanjay shows you how to make pepper chicken chettinad which is a spicy chicken from Tamilnadiu India. There are a LOT of ingredients so check your pantry or plan a trip to the market before starting.
How To: Fly around with Google Earth's flight simulator
Does sitting for hours on end in your office cubicle just make you want to fly away to St. Lucia for a week to bask in the sun? Well, you probably can't do that realistically without taking away from your vacation time, but in the mean time you can fly around virtually using Google Earth's flight simulator.