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How To: Make a citizen’s arrest

You see someone doing something illegal and there are no police officers around. Do you have the right to play cop? Here’s the lowdown.

How To: Become a US citizen with a DUI on record

In this video, we learn how to become a US citizen with a DUI on record. The law says that in order for your to become a citizen, you must show good moral character for five years after your DUI. A DUI is not considered good moral character, but it does not make you ineligible. If you are under probation, then you will not be able to apply to be a US citizen. If you are NOT on probation, then you will have better chances of getting your citizenship. Good luck on your approval and make sure yo...

How To: Avoid intimidation by a police officer

How to avoid being tricked by police into consenting to a search. First rule, do not consent to any searches. From BUSTED: The Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters.

How To: Get a Canadian citizenship card

The citizenship card is a document that naturalized Canadian citizens use to prove that they are Canadian citizens. This card is needed to get certain documents such as a Canadian passport. It never expires but it can be updated to include a new picture or name change. Citizens born in Canada do not use the card, they use their birth certificate to prove citizenship. Naturalized citizens can apply for this card and so can people with parents of Canadian descent. People who have previously had...

How To: Decide who to vote for in the next election with VoteEasy

At a loss as to whom you should vote for in the next election? In this clip from TekZilla, we learn about VoteEasy, a web app built to help United States citizens determine which candidates' views align most closely with their own. For details, and to get started learning which candidates are most like you, watch this video guide.

How To: Trash talk athletes in Mandarin Chinese

Trash talking is practically the Chinese national sport -- even though Olympic officials want their citizens to clean up their act. Learn to beat them at their own game, in their own language. Watch this video language tutorial and learn how to trash talk athletes in Mandarin Chinese.

How To: Get visas to Brazil for Canadian citizens

In this video, we learn how Canadian citizens can get visas to Brazil. You must obtain an entry Visa before you can travel into Brazil. Without this, you will be denied entry at the Brazilian border. To get this, you need to have the correct forms and information filled out and submitted to receive your visa. There are different types of visas you need, make sure you choose the one that is correct for you. After this, you will need to figure out how long the processing time is and what the fe...

How To: Origami a cool Superman figure

This particular Superman, unlike the real crime-fighting hero, isn't impenetrable and made of brawny, rippling muscles, but is just as fascinating and deserving of praise and awe.

How To: Survive kidnapping

Domestic and foreign kidnapping is on the rise, and when in captivity, there are a few things that will keep you alive. Nearly 8,000 citizens are kidnapped each year, so while it may not feel like a likely possibility, protect yourself. Watch this video survival training tutorial and learn how to survive a kidnapping.

How To: Discuss constitutional rights as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. He can fend for himself in the wild, lead others on a hike or campout, set up a camp site, plan and properly prepare meals, and provide first aid for most situations he may encounter. A First Class scout is prepared.

How To: Hack payphones and SIM cards

Citizen Engineer is an online video series about open source hardware, electronics, art and hacking by Limor (`Ladyada') Fried of Adafruit Industries & Phillip (`pt') Torrone of MAKE magazine.

How To: Walkthrough The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom: 2.9

Oh, consider those veggies… consider young Percy! How he craves his dessert, please P.B., show him some mercy! Save the child, P.B.! Get the solution to the "Citizen Clone" puzzle in The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom.

How To: Apply for a NEXUS card to use in Canada and the United

Nexus is a pre-approved trusted traveler program that allows approved people expedited travel between Canada and the US. The card is available to US and Canadian citizens or permanent residents who travel by air or land between the two countries. Anyone traveling between the two countries must have their own Nexus card including babies. The Nexus card is considered a privilege by both the US and Canadian governments. You must have a clean record with both the Canadian Border Services and The ...

News: WannaCry Ransomware Only Works if You Haven't Updated Your Computer in Months

As the world goes into a frenzy over the latest strain of WannaCry ransomware, it might be a good time to remember to update all your devices. Yes, those little reminders your phone and computer throw at you every now and then to update your junk can be really annoying, but not without merit.

How To: Do a Pilates arc exercise routine as a senior citizen

In this clip, see how to perform a senior-friendly Pilates arc routine. With pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidental injury. Whether you're looking to slim down or merely tighten up your core, you're sure to be well served by this home fitness how-to from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates. For complete instructions, give this free exercise video a gander.

How To: Join the Peace Corps

The Peace Corps -- have you ever thought of it? It crosses everybody's mind at one point or another, but mostly college students. The Peace Corps offers many benefits, like life experience, student loan repayment, and travel. If you are ready for 27 months of hard but rewarding work, a job with the Peace Corps might be for you. These steps will help you on your way toward an unforgettable experience.

News: Apple Reveals New Animoji Karaoke Video Ahead of WWDC

Apple's lead marketing tool for the iPhone X, 3D Animoji that you control with your facial and head movements, are once again in the spotlight in a new commercial the company posted on its Korean YouTube account this week.

How To: Install the Developer Preview of Windows 8 on any computer

The Windows 8 Developer Preview is available for download and can give you an early look at what Windows 8 will look like, including the new Metro UI that will replace the normal desktop experience for many computers and tablets. Here's a guide on how to install it on various kinds of computers.

How To: Animate growing vines in Adobe Flash CS4

See how to create a trendy growing vine animation when working in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Create a "slide to open" iPhone effect in Flash CS4

See how to create an iPhone-style slide-to-open effect in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Create an ActionScript drop-down menu in Flash CS4

See how to create dynamic drop-down menus when working in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Animate slide-out info panels with AS3 and Flash CS4

See how to create roll-over panels using Adobe Flash CS4 and a little bit of ActionScript 3. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

News: How Governments Around the World Are Undermining Citizens' Privacy & Security to Stockpile Cyberweapons

In a world increasingly regulated by computers, bugs are like real-life cheat codes. They give you the power to break the rules and do good or bad without ever leaving your seat. And government agencies around the world are discovering and stockpiling unreported bugs as cyberweapons to use against anybody they see fit.

News: Huge iPhone Security Flaw Reveals One Big Benefit iOS Has Over Android

A human rights activist from the United Arab Emirates recently stumbled upon three gaping security loopholes in iOS that work by enticing you to tap a link sent to your iPhone. Ahmed Mansoor received a text message from an unknown number roughly two weeks ago, but instead of following the link it included, he sent the message over to a security researcher at Citizen Lab.

How To: Run Windows 8 on a Mac with VMWare Fusion 4

You can give the Windows 8 Developer Preview a spin on your Mac laptop or desktop by installing and running it with VMWare Fusion 4. VMWare Fusion 4 allows you to run Windows from within OSX so that you can have access to both programs and operating systems at the same time.

How To: Install the Windows 8 Developer Preview in VirtualBox

If you want to run Windows 8 inside of Windows 7 so that you can give the Windows 8 Developer Preview a try, take a look at this guide on how to run Windows 8 inside of VirtualBox. This will allow you to run Windows 8 within a virtual machine.

How To: Dual Boot Windows 7 with the Developer Preview of Windows 8

The Windows 8 Developer Preview is now available. If you want to try out the beta version of Windows 8, but don't want to uninstall Windows 7, try running Windows 8 and Windows 7 at the same time on your computer with this Windows 8 dual boot guide.

How To: Play against a team of developers in Madden NFL 12 with this easter egg

There's a funny little easter egg hidden away in Madden NFL 12. If you choose random enough times at the team select screen, you will be given the option to play the Madden NFL 12 developers who have amazing stats and dominate the field. This secret is more of an easter egg than a cheat.

How To: Make a character blink in Adobe Flash CS4

Add subtle realism to your Flash cartoons by incorporating intermittent blinking. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Record macros in Excel 2007

In this Microsoft Excel 2007 for Dummies video the instructor shows how to record a Macro. Macros let you create a shortcut to perform a sequence of commands all at once. For example you can create a macro to quickly build a sales report template that you frequently use. When ever you run that macro the Word will automatically build the template for you based on the recorded commands. To write macros you need to have the developer tab enabled. To enable it click on the office button and at th...

How To: Set up your computer to make Silverlight applications

This is a Computers & Programming video tutorial where you will learn how to set up your developer computer for Silverlight applications. First you need to install some tools on your developer computer. The premier developer tool from Microsoft is Visual Studio. If you don’t have a license, install Visual Web Developer Express which is free. It is installed via the web platform installer. Then you need to install the Silverlight toolkit. Go to Silverlight codeplex and you will find a complete...

News: How Zero-Day Exploits Are Bought & Sold

Most of you already know that a zero-day exploit is an exploit that has not yet been revealed to the software vendor or the public. As a result, the vulnerability that enables the exploit hasn't been patched. This means that someone with a zero-day exploit can hack into any system that has that particular configuration or software, giving them free reign to steal information, identities, credit card info, and spy on victims.

How To: Install the Windows 8 Developer Preview on a Netbook computer

The Windows 8 Developer Preview is out, and judging by the system requirements, Windows 8 can run on a whole range of devices. Try running Windows 8 on your netbook with this tutorial. Pick a Windows 8 version below and watch this guide for instructions on how to install it!

How To: Create animated tilting buttons in Adobe Flash CS4

See how to create animated tilting button menus using the 3D rotation tool in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Make armatures with the Bone tool in Adobe Flash CS4

See how to create armatures using the Adobe Flash CS4 Bone tool. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, and to get started creating armatures yourself, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Build an XML gallery with Flash CS4 & ActionScript 3

Make your own custom XML image gallery using Flash CS4 and a little bit of ActionScript. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, and to get started making your own XML image gallery, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Create a nav bar with rollover buttons in Flash CS4

See how to create a simple navigation bar with rollover buttons when working in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Create a simple walking animation in Adobe Flash CS4

Build a simple looping walking animation by utilizing Adobe Flash CS5's bone tool and symbols. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Create a starry landscape animation in Adobe Flash CS4

Use Flash CS4 to create a simple scene animation and then use Dreamweaver to include it into a web page. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Work with Flash video files (FLV) in Adobe Flash CS4

This clip presents a brief look at some of the basics of working with Flash Video in Adobe Flash CS4. See how to convert to the FLV format, how to transform the video using, for example, the new 3d Rotate tool, and how to build a simple stop and play button setup. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to ben...