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How To: Do a hair bow quickly and easily

This is a very simple and quick way to make a bow with your hair. Jessica suggests that this method will work best if you use a large section of your hair such as the hair at your crown. Get a skinny hair tie and tie a pony tail with your section of hair. Then when your hair tie gets tighter, pull your hair through but stop when you’re near the hair ends. Now you have a small bun to work with. Pull both sides of the bun to separate it into two parts that makes up your bow. Then push the mid...

How To: Add a file to your PBwiki page

This video shows us the method to add a file to your PBWiki page. Go to Edit on the top left corner of the page. Click on 'Images and files' on the right side of the screen. Now upload the file from your computer. Now you may need to name the file something else on your page. Type the new name of the file on your page. Select the name and then click on the file name on the right hand side. Save the name by clicking on the Save button at the bottom left corner of the page. Thus you have succes...

How To: Set up a Remote Desktop connection on a Windows PC

This video illustrates the method to Set up a Remote Desktop connection on a Windows PC. This process is composed of the following steps: Step 1Install "TeamViwer" software on the PC's which would be involved in this process.Step 2Create a connection between the computer you want to access remotely and the one which would be used to gain remote access. To create a connection , you need to connect them through Wi-Fi, LAN or through the internet.Step 3Open the TeamViewer software from the compu...

How To: Use an ABC foam fire extinguisher

Firefighters Al Bennett and Jesse O’Quinn of the Houston Fire Department give instructions on using a fire extinguisher. Most fire extinguishers have a rating of ABC, which are suitable for most fires that occur in the home. There are also D and K fire extinguishers, but these are not commonly used in the home.

How To: Simplify an exponential expression in algebra

In this Education video tutorial you will learn how to simplify an exponential expression in algebra. There are neither audio nor typed instructions in this video. It is a demonstration of the steps involved in the process. To do this, simply expand the exponentials and then multiply or divide in steps to solve the problems. These are illustrated by a few examples in this video. 3^5 = 3x3x3x3x3 = 9x9x3 = 81x3 = 243. X^6/ X^2 = (x.x.x.x.x.x)/ (x.x) = x^4. 7^2 x 7^15 / 7^13 = 7^17 / 7^13 = 7^4....

How To: Make & use your own char cloth

Fire is something that no camper or survivalist can be without. There are many different methods that can be used to make a nice warm fire. One way is by using char cloth. So in this four part tutorial, you'll find out how to make your own char cloth and how to use it. Enjoy!

How To: Design a fall flower arrangment in a watering can

The FlowerGod video is an instructional clip in 6X speed exhibiting how beautifully you can design a fall flower arrangement in a water can. The instructor shows a step by step flower arrangement method which will assist you gain expertise in fall flower arrangement. He demonstrates that how a normal looking bouquet can be converted into an excellent piece of decorative flower pot. What you need is just to know small techniques of arranging the flowers, petals, and its stems in a very attract...

How To: Factor and collect like terms

In this video, the instructor shows how to collect like terms and factorize. When you are given a linear equation, the first thing you do is to try to organize it. Pair up the like terms. Add the numerical coefficients of terms with the same variables. This is called collecting the like terms. In case you see any common factor across all the terms, pull it out and tag it to the parenthesis. In this way, you can factorize the equation. Next, bunch together your like terms and sum them up. The ...

How To: Draw dragon wings

This is a video in which drawing artist Wayne Tully demonstrates an easy and simple method of drawing a dragon's wing. Wayne points out that the dragon's wing is identical in shape to a bat's wing and advises the viewer to study some pictures of bat's wings. This helps one get a good idea about what a dragon's wing should look like. Shading the inside parts of bone structure of the wing improves the quality of the drawing and gives it a realistic feel.

How To: Prepare for a clean isntallation of Windows XP

This video demonstrates how to reformat a hard drive and perform a clean installation of Windows XP operating system. The tutor first advises to make a back up of everything, including the drivers and my folders. He explains various methods by which one can take the backup of the data in a system. Now he shows how to format the C drive where you can now install Windows. He also shows software that is used to take the backup of important data before formatting. This video shows how to reformat...

How To: Multiply red fountain grass

In this video, Shirley shows her viewers an effective way to multiply your red fountain grass in order to create more grass from a single plant. After the growing season, find a large, overgrown patch of grass and use a shovel to dig out a section by the roots. After planting the grass in a pot, it is crucial that you shear the top of the plant so that the grass is only 4 to 5 inches tall. This will ensure that the plant focuses on growing roots rather than its blades at the moment. This meth...

How To: Remove a gearshift knob

Do you need to replace your Gearshift knob? Richpin shows a very quick method to remove the gearshift knob from Saturn S series. Pull the hand break on. Place the gear into 2nd, 4th or reverse. Holding the top of the gearshift, take a rubber mallet and give the knob a few taps underneath until it comes off. To replace the knob, place the knob onto the gearshift and tap it a few times until it is firmly in place. This very short video shows how simple it is to remove your gearshift know.

How To: Cook perfect survival rice in your canteen

This survivalist video shows you how to cook raw rice in a canteen cup with minimal resources. Only a cup of raw rice, a canteen cup and water are required for this method. First pour the raw rice in to the canteen cup and add water and let it soak for 15 minutes. Next drain out the water and wash the starch out of the rice several times till clear water is obtained. Next add water to the rice and boil it on the stove as shown in the video.

How To: Restore an iPhone or iPod Touch to factory settings

This video demonstrates the steps to restore your iPhone or iPod Touch to original factory settings. This is a way to undo or repair any damage to your phone caused by downloading unauthorized files or corrupt files. Be aware that this will delete all the files that are on your device including music, pictures, videos and contacts, so use this method when all others fail. First connect the device to a computer via USB and select the device in iTunes as shown. Go to the device's information pa...

How To: Process & validate forms in PHP

In these PHP basics video the tutor shows how to do form processing. Handling forms in PHP is basically the main functionality of PHP. The forms in HTML take the values of a from and send them to the PHP in real time to do the form processing. In this video the tutor shows how to make a HTML form from the scratch inserting a form into it with some fields and buttons. Now he makes the form post a method to a PHP page when you submit it. Now he shows how to make a PHP file from the scratch by w...

How To: Apply eyeshadow for a natural look

Applying eyeshadow can be a slightly troublesome task, especially if you're trying to go for a more natural look. Find out how to do it by watching this video tutorial by celebrity make up artist Cyvia Lewis. In this video, you will be using a shade of eyeshadow that closely resembles the color of your skin. This is great for moms who are constantly on the go. Cyvia's video tutorial is an easier method of applying eyeshadow that will give you a more natural and professional look.

How To: Quit smoking using the Swish Pattern

Put down that cigarette and save yourself your money (and even your life) with The Swish Pattern method! This can even be adapted to learn how to quit any of those bad habits like biting your nails or even be used to shed a few pounds. You first visualize yourself and what you do when before you indulge in your bad habit (called the queue image). Then you think about yourself free of that habit and how you wish you could be. Now when you get the urge to smoke/eat/etc... Make the ideal image "...

How To: Draw a manga girl with long hair

This how-to video demonstrates a method for drawing a female character in a Japanese manga style. Starting with her eyes, the artist works step-by-step to create a sketch of the girl's facial features. Then the drawing is given more depth and detail as long hair is added. The girl's shoulders and short-sleeved shirt are drawn in, then the shirt is given details such as patterned trim. The drawing is given more depth and perspective through the use of pencil shading.

How To: Win a two-on-one fight

The three gentlemen in the video show the viewer what it takes to win a 2 vs. 1 fight. They show multiple angles and scenarios for how the fight could pan out, and give advice accordingly. The "good guy" as he is called, informs the viewer on many ways to take out assailants and how to do so in a non-lethal fashion. He goes on to talk about more violent ways of taking out fighters, and to only use such methods in extreme situations.

How To: Collect dust and stay clean when drilling

Drilling is always a messy job. Some just drill and leave the mess behind to clean up later. Some require someone to stand next to them with a vacuum cleaner, sucking up the dust as they drill. But to eradicate the extra manpower, and to clean up your mess as you drill, try something a little simpler... a mere piece of paper.

How To: Learn about surface area

Check out this instructional science video that teaches you about surface area. This is a NISE network demo training video for how to do a demonstration about surface area. By watching the step by step instructions outlined in this science tutorial video, you can learn all about surface area and the most effective method to killing germs.

How To: Count cards for Blackjack or 21

Want to know how the pros beat the casino at Blackjack or 21? In this gambling tutorial a professional card counter instructs how to count cards and beat the casinos. This technique is not foolproof but often works very well. With the method in this how to video and a lot of practice you will be able to count cards like the kids from MIT. Just don't get caught counting cards or you'll never step foot in Vegas again.

How To: Prune tomato plants

Pruning tomatoes is one of the easiest and most beneficial things you can do to increase fruit size and help lessen the chances of disease. The basic method of pruning is to remove the suckers from the leaf axils of the tomato plant. If you remove the suckers you will have larger, sweeter, and healthier tomatoes. If you leave them you will get more tomatoes, but the plant is more susceptible to disease and other health issues. This how to video gives you pruning tips and tricks so you can hav...

How To: Dry basil and tarragon without them turning brown

Drying herbs using this method works well for herbs like basil, mint and tarragon. Herbs that don't have the fleshy body like sage Drying herbs like tarragon can be a bit trickier than fleshy herbs like sage. Tarragon is said to be great for your blood pressure and is a wonderful addition to things like soups and stews. Its also adds wonderful freshness to an early morning omelet. After a rough chop and time to dry, these herbs will hold their color and flavor until you are ready to use them....

How To: Fold a modular origami covered cube

This video origami tutorial shows how to use the traditional Japanese art of paper folding to make shapes; in this case, a covered cube. Modular origami differs from the basic method in that it demands more than one sheet of paper for a project. For the covered cube, which looks like a cube wrapped in a tetrahedron, you will need seven pieces of paper. Learn how to fold a modular origami covered cube by watching this instructional video.

How To: Set up and tune up your tablesaw

Our tools are no good to us unless they are tuned up properly. As the heart of the workshop, its crucial that our tablesaws are configured to perform their best. So whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your current one, this two part how to video guide will get you where you need to be. Part 1 covers three different methods for aligning the miter slot to the blade as well as a simple technique for attaching and leveling the extension wings. In the second part of our tablesaw set...

How To: Clean an oven spill quickly using salt

Like all appliances, the oven has a tendency to get dirty inside. Unfortunately, unlike most appliances, the oven is extremely difficult to clean out. Many ovens have a clean selection that will burn off all the excess items in there, but even those left over ashes can sometimes be difficult to wipe away. If your oven does not have the clean function, the method most people use is to clean it out with an oven cleaner. It will most likely consist of spraying the cleaner on all dirty parts of t...

How To: Apply chocolate transfers around a cake

Gastronomes who import the consumption of food - rather than its making - often think more about the palatable impact of a morsel of chocolate or a bite of cake than how the chocolate or cake came to be. But if you're interested in putting on a chef's hat to go full circle with your love of food - i.e. cooking/baking and eating - then you will be pleasantly surprised, even with the hard work involved.

How To: Make deer pastrami snack sticks

Here is a video on making Pastrami flavored snack sticks. Part 1 is mostly the first day's work (preparation) with a little into the second day's set-up and stuffing. Part 2 is the balance of the production (stuffing and cooking with the recipe at the end). Alternate methods of cooking are to cook 1 hour and dehydrate until ready. No details are given on packaging.

How To: Prepare seemless bitmap textures in Photoshop

For all kinds of 3D material channels, it sometimes benefits the project to have a small, tileable image that will fill the surface of the object without an obvious seam. Of course, a tileable image will show the duplication if the instance shows up enough times. The trick is to avoid any hard lines where the image might change dramatically as it tiles across the face of the 3D object. Here's one method to avoid those nasty straight seams. (In two parts).