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How To: Sterilize a Toothbrush to Remove Germs

Did you know germs can travel pretty far? If you store your toothbrush in the bathroom like almost everyone does, you may need to give it a good wash now and again. In this tutorial, learn how to remove germs from your toothbrush, and stay healthier. This video will show you how to use common, natural household items to clean your brush instead of harmful chemicals.

How To: Treat your sinuses or sinusitis with Dr. Oz

Are your sinus problems getting in the way of your life? Dr. Oz of Real Age Videos provides an informative, animated video that unravels the mysteries of infected sinuses. He explains the physiology of the sinuses, and details the possible causes of sinusitis and its common symptoms, including colds and allergies. This video offers a few suggestions about current methods of medical treatments to alleviate this troublesome malady. It explains how the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure can provide ef...

How To: Get print resolution rendering tips for modo 302

Do you need to print resolution renders outputed from modo 302? You will want to watch this tutorial as they discuss some basic concepts regarding resolution and irradiance cache as they are impacted at increased resolution. There are some common misconceptions about print resolution in modo 302 that are resolved as well. So watch and learn how to optimize a scene for print resolution rendering. Get print resolution rendering tips for modo 302.

How To: Install basement paneling

Paneling is so common among many American basements that we often forget that it can be installed in any part of a home. However, it is frequently used to finish the concrete walls of a basement because of its affordability, durability, and ability to make the downstairs livable.

How To: Hack websites with SQL injection and WebGoat

SQL injection is a common web application attack that focuses on the database backend. WebGoat is a deliberately insecure J2EE web application maintained by OWASP designed to teach web application security lessons. I plan to use WebGoat for a few future videos. This first WebGoat video will show the basics of installing WebGoat and doing two of its SQL injection lessons. Hack websites with SQL injection and WebGoat.

How To: Use effectors in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D

In the first part of this two-part tutorial on using effectors in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D, Mylenium goes over the general features and parameters that are common amongst the effectors. Part two covers how to use the specific features of each individual effector. Use effectors in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D - Part 1 of 2.

How To: Easily use a framing square

A framing square is a common tool that all carpenters use to help make accurate cuts. But many crafted woodworkers also use the framing square as well. Surprisingly, it can be used to make a perfect circle as well as an octagon. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to use a framing square several different ways. Enjoy! Easily use a framing square.

How To: Cut rabbets on a table saw

One of the most commonly used tools in woodworking is the table saw. It's easy to use and make clean accurate cuts for any wood project. Out of all the different cuts that can be made, a rabbet is a common one. A rabbet is just a notch that is usually cut into the edge or end of a board and is used with things like cabinets or drawers. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to cut rabbets on a table saw. So sit back and enjoy! Oh, and when using a table saw, please be careful! Cut rabbets o...

How To: Properly read a micrometer

A micrometer is a common tool that most mechanical engineers are required to understand. They can be a difficult one to understand. But with the right instructions, can be simple to understand. Well this tutorial provides just that! Find out the proper way to read a micrometer in no time at all. Enjoy! Properly read a micrometer.

How To: Use Craigslist Reader

Craigslist is one of the most common and relied upon resources for a variety of searches on the internet. You can find pretty much anything on Craigslist, but you can only look in one city at a time. Wouldn't it be great if you could search every city on Craigslist at the same time. Craigslist Reader enables you to search all of Craigslist. This video will show you how to use it. Use Craigslist Reader.

How To: Drive a 97' Nissan Maxima stick shift

This video is of a minor showing how to drive a stick-shift with his wrecked '97 Nissan Maxima. He provides a step-by-step guide of how to hold the clutch to start the car, followed by a description of the different "speeds" (amount of gears), and how to shift up and down amongst them. Also, he describes common safety issues for beginners. For fun, he even shows how to pop the clutch to do a burn-out! Drive a 97' Nissan Maxima stick shift .

How To: Tie the tautline hitch Boy Scouts knot

Learn how to tie this Boy Scouts knot. The tautline knot builds a loop that will easily get bigger - by sliding the knot up the rope toward the free end. But, when pressure is applied to the loop, it will not get smaller. Its most common use in Boy Scouts is on the ropes that attach a tent to tent stakes in the ground. The loose end is attached to the tent. The loop goes around the stake and the knot slides by hand to tighten or loosen the rope. But the tautline hitch knot will not slide by i...

How To: Open a lock using a fork

Have a lock on your bike or shed but you have lost the key? Watch this hacking how-to video and learn the art of picking a lock using a common kitchen utensil. Yes all you need to crack open a lock is a fork for your kitchen drawer. Follow along and see how easy it is to pick any lock with a fork. Open a lock using a fork.

News: Are You Noob-Positive or Noob-Negative?

noob - Short for "newbie." Someone with little to no experience or skill. In some gaming communities, there is fierce debate over the distinction between "noob" and "newb"—one being derogatory while the other simply indicates being a novice. While some may argue the semantic differences, "noob" is the most common spelling seen around the internet, for both purposes.

News: Baby shower barbecue ideas and inspiration board

It had been a while since I had thrown a baby shower, but this past summer I had the opportunity to throw a Baby Shower Barbecue. In search of ideas, I did a search on a variety of my favorite blogs. Nowadays, when it comes time to search for new ideas or awesome recipes, I throw in “blog” or “mom blog” at the end of the search term. I have found that I get more specific results, with great pictures and detailed instructions. As a “mommy” blogger myself, I know that the majority of bloggers w...

News: What Do You Want to See?

I've decided I've not been writing enough and want to get back into writing more often. I have a few ideas for articles based on password cracking and breaking into Windows, and a basic general coding type of articles, but I wanted to know if anyone had anything they wanted to know how to do, a language they wanted to learn the basics of or something like that. Please comment with any ideas.