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How To: Make a candle, if you happen to be in prison

Stuck in the slammer? Here's a way to shine a little light. Learn from the once incarcerated Angelo how you can use your apple sauce trash to get crafty.

How To: Set Up & Use Third-Party Extensions in Photos on El Capitan

For minor adjustments and color-correction, the Photos app is extremely useful, but its capabilities are limited to just the basics. Now, with Mac OS X El Capitan, Apple is opening the door for third-party extensions, meaning we can utilize additional, unique tools when editing pictures in Photos.

How To: Google Stores Your Voice Search History—Here's How to Delete & Prevent It for Good

It's no secret that Google stores your search history in order to provide you with targeted ads when surfing the web. What's even more interesting (or freaky) is that your Google Now voice searches are also being stored, and you can actually listen to them right now.

How To: Bye Bye, Inbox Zero? Gmail Is Going to Let Anyone on Google+ Email You—Here's How to Block It

As of this week, Gmail is going to start letting Google+ users email each other using a new option called "Email via Google+." There's nothing wrong with making it easier to get in touch with people you want to hear from, but the default setting allows anyone with a Google+ account to send a message to your Gmail inbox. After the feature is in use, Gmail will start to suggest Google+ connections along with your other contacts as recipients. Email addresses will not be displayed for Google+ co...

How To: Add an Actual Shutdown Button to the Windows 8 Start Screen

Windows 8 the biggest update to Windows yet. The new gesture-friendly version replaces the aging start menu with a dynamic new Start Screen, complete with live tiles that give you a glimpse into your apps before you launch them, not unlike the new Windows phones. With such a radical departure from the past, some familiar features have been moved around, which will take some getting used to. It's worth noting that the new Windows 8 does not abandon the old desktop model completely; it still ha...

How To: Make TNT pistons and shears in Minecraft beta 1.7

Here's a friendly video introduction to all of the new things coming to your Minecraft world with the Minecraft beta 1.7 update. Learn how to craft and use shears, TNT, and pistons, by watching this video. It's a whole new Minecraft!

How To: Create a Portal 2 Shredder in Hammer

Here's a really helpful video for anyone that is interested in Portal 2 game design. Watch and learn how to create a Shredder from scratch in Hammer. This video provides step by step instructions and an on screen demonstration for your benefit.

How To: Start a car without needing the key

Please only use the information in this video if you have lost your own car key or you are helping out a friend who has lost theirs! If you need to start a car without the key, this tutorial shows you how to find the wires in the steering column to find the eight cables underneath. Here's what to look for and then what to do so you can get your car running and go to where you need to be.

How To: Tear up a piece of paper and have it magically be restored

Here's another video showing you how to rip up a piece of paper and then have it magically restore itself to its pristine state. This requires two pieces of paper and little handy work, distraction and you're off to the races!

How To: Craft mini paper prima roses using Cricut

Here's an easy way to decorate your Valentine's Day handmade cards, gift wrap, envelopes, or gifts. Prima roses are teeny paper roses you can certainly purchase at a store, but they're a lot cheaper to make at home.

How To: Make a deck of cards disappear

Here's an easy do-it-yourself illusion that will let you make a deck of cards vanish! This detailed video shows you the magic trick, the reveal and what you'll need, to create the illusion. You're going to want to have a deck of cards, including the deck's box, scissors, some scraps of cardboard, some clear tape and some glue. Then, abracadabra!

How To: Use 3-D imaging for anaglyph animation

Here's a useful technique for any animator to be able to pick up - give your anaglyph animations a 3-D look. To replicate this, you will need Flash, After Effects and Photoshop, or programs that can accomplish similar animation tasks.

How To: Make a double barrelled shotgun out of paper

Here's a lesson in origami firearms! Well, not real origami, since you will also need a pair of scissors and some tape to complete this. But other than that, just grab a few sheets of plain white paper and end up with your own double barrelled paper shotgun.

How To: Earn the Untouchable achievement in Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

To earn this achievement, you must complete an entire level in Enslaved: Odyssey to the West without being hit once. This can be difficult, but is worth 50 gamerscore if you manage to complete it. Here's some useful strategies when trying to earn Untouchable.

How To: Host a Small and Intimate Celebration for Thanksgiving

With the economy still rocky, many people can't afford to travel or host large, lavish Thanksgiving dinners. Even if you're planning on just having a small family gathering, here's how you can tweak some traditions to still have a memorable, intimate Thanksgiving.

How To: Make a phone call on a locked iPhone 4 (iOS 4.1)

Here's a fun hack! In this clip, we learn of a bug that will permit you to circumvent the passcode lock screen on any iOS 4.1 iPhone 4. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this exploit yourself, watch this video guide.

How To: Harden Alistair's personality in Dragon Age: Origins

A hardened Alistair makes it easier for you to achieve your goals - whether it's making him king, having him marry Anora or marrying him yourself. He also disapproves less of certain actions. Here's the right dialogue options to pick when you're meeting Goldanna.

How To: Safely kick your opponent's shield in boffer larp combat

If shield kicking is legal in your game, here's how you can safely and effectively kick your opponents shield (and perhaps even knock them down). Know what's a good target, and a good way to deliver the kick without exposing your leg to be hit in turn.

How To: Make a battery operated paper pinwheel that spins

Here's another fun summertime craft for your budding engineer - make a spinning paper pinwheel or fan! You'll need a C-battery, a toy motor, two soda caps, a popsicle stick, foil paper, copper wire, a small sheet of foam, a sharp pencil, a hot glue gun and some safety scissors.

How To: Start running apps with the App Launcher on your Android phone

Here's a quick tip for Android phone users! You can use the App Launcher (the icon is at the bottom of your phone, near the center) to open up your app screen, listing all your apps. From there, run all your favorite Android apps!

How To: Fold a simple origami star from a water bomb base

Here's a good tutorial for those who are looking for some easy origami projects. Starting with a water bomb base, this tutorial shows you how to make a four pointed star you can use to decorate binders, scrapbooks or even Christmas trees.

How To: Animate a bouncing ball in Adobe Flash CS4 using Tweens

Here's how to make a simple animation you can apply in more complex animations - a bouncing ball. This tutorial shows you how to start a brand new project, and then how to create an animated bouncing ball in Adobe Flash CS4.

How To: Make your own tutorial on your computer using CamStudio

Have all the other tutorials on this site inspired you to create your own? Here's a tutorial on creating a tutorial! CamStudio is a free software program you can use to record a tutorial directly off your computer. This video shows you where to download it, as well as helpful tips on adjusting the settings for maximum efficiency.

How To: Reduce the frizz in your hair

Bad hair day? Is your naturally curly hair just extra frizzy today? Here's a quick tip to tame your mane - after your spray your hair with hairspray, roll the canister over your hair to smooth out the ends of the frizzies and make them lay flat

How To: Change the oil and filter to a 2008 R56 MINI Cooper S

Changing the oil to any vehicle is one of the most important and key parts for having a functioning vehicle. For some cars, changing the oil can be super easy, but for some it can be a real challenge. So to help you out and your wallet, here's a tutorial on how to change the oil and filter to a 2008 R56 MINI Cooper S. So good luck and enjoy!

How To: Enable the "slide to unlock" feature for the CECT P168

Wondering how to "unlock the slide thingy for my phone?" Here's your answer. In this tutorial, learn how to enable to the "slide to unlock" featureon your CECT P168 phone.

How To: Draw a rose for beginners

Hello here's a quick time lapsed tutorial on how to draw a realistic rose for beginners.

How To: Make healthy popcorn

Ok, so here’s this weeks DirtSalad video. It’s about making popcorn. Why? Well, my girlfriend Kristin is a therapeutic chef and typically cooks or prepares meal plans for people that are trying to prevent cancer, heart disease or diabetes by using foods as medicine. In this video, you will learn how to make popcorn that tastes crazy good and uses ingredients that are actually good for you.

How To: Add a handle system for RED ONE camera

Here's a new handle system for the RED ONE Camera. Allows multiple mounting points as well as an isolation plate for RED DRIVES. It's extremely robust, versatile, and inexpensive.

How To: Change your household lightbulbs

Here's a helpful house and apartment video tip to help you succeed in your home. Watch this tutorial to learn how to change your household lightbulbs.

How To: Make new Krylon spray paint cans work like old ones

Here's how to make the new Krylon cans spray like the old cans did so that you can tag, spray graffiti and do space paintings. The can's new nozzle effects how the paint sprays and can interrupt your art.

How To: Cook and eat lobster

How to cook and eat a Maine lobster. Here's how to cook Maine Lobster and a frozen rock lobster tail. These are very different cooking methods. Maine Lobster is cooked alive.

How To: Convert a high power supply with an adapter supply

Hate those cheap multi-adapter power supplies that only provide up to 500ma of power? Here's how to use one high-output power supply (up to 3.5A in this case) to run all of your power hungry gadgets, like laptops, LCD monitors, etc...

How To: Hide a secret text in a .wav sound file

Here's a demo which shows a way to produce WAV sound files with TEXT using Photoshop or any photo editing software.

How To: Extend the length of a class paper

Watch this video to learn a simple cheat that will make your paper longer. Good trick to know when you are in a crunch and need to stretch your class paper. You will need to use your existing term paper and either Microsoft Word or Open Office to use the Find&Replace command. Here's some forums you can post anonymously with other like-minded, less scrupulous people: http://academicdishonesty.net

How To: Perform the Devil's Thirteen card trick

Here's a different take on the same trick with the explanation of how it works. IT always works unless you screw it up. This is a magic shuffle trick that involves placement. You need another person to cut them so it doesn't look like you are cheating.

How To: Dance modern jive

Here's a weekly on-line Modern Jive dance lesson from Dance Yourself Dizzy. This is a two part step by step from the man's perspective showing the steps in lead during basic modern jive dancing. Jive is a style of swing.

How to Escape Fallout 3's Map: Takoma Industrial glitch

Here's how to get outside the map, thru a hole in one of the invisible barriers that would otherwise prevent this.

How To: Mix a Barack Obama presidential bourbon cocktail

Here's a quick drink for you to enjoy while watching the election coverage - next up, a cocktail for McCain! You need blue curacao, orange juice, grapefruit, soda water, Maker's Mark bourbon and you've got the Barack Obama election cocktail. Garnish with lime.

How To: Understand basic origami techniques

Here's a short video on basic origami techniques. You've got to know how to line up folds and make a proper crease to be successful at origami. Watch this video if you are a beginner to origami. These origami tips are very helpful.