Since picking up your first crayon, chances are you've had a favorite, or dominant, hand. That hand gets you through the day, taking care of everything from writing to eating. If you've ever been forced to rely on your "wrong hand", you know how uncomfortable and unwieldy it feels.
Look through the dessert recipes on any food blog and there's a pretty good chance you'll find something with chocolate and peanut butter. It's one of the most common combinations in candy bars and other sweets (not that I'm complaining).
A lot of fruits start to turn colors once they've been cut due to an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase that turns the fruit colors when it's exposed to oxygen. You can prevent this reaction in apples with a honey-water bath, but what about avocados?
If you look at the label on your favorite processed snack, there's a good chance you have no idea what half the ingredients are. It's nothing new, but with natural and organic foods becoming huge trends, we're hyper-aware of all the "chemicals" we eat.
There are thousands of fonts you can download online. Some are free, some you have to pay for, but they all have something in common—if you can get them, so can everyone else. If you want a truly unique font that no one else is using, you have to make your own, and what's more unique than your own handwriting?
Electronic devices seem to have an uncanny ability to make noise at the worst possible times. It's always during an important meeting, a quiet study session at the library, or a biology final that your laptop or smartphone decides to play some obnoxious or embarrassing sound.
Smartphones are almost completely controlled through touchscreens now, but most of them still rely on physical buttons to turn it on or adjust volume. When those buttons stop working, you've got trouble (especially if it's your Home button).
As with practically any other device, the Samsung Galaxy S3 has its fair share of complaints. Some have workarounds, some can be solved with mods or apps, and some seem to have no fix at all.
Learn to re-size, position, re-shape, rotate and skew objects using selection tool in Xara Web Designer.
Lock screen exploits are becoming increasingly common in the mobile world. Four weeks ago there was the iPhone 5 passcode bug (which just got fixed yesterday...kinda). Then there were a couple lock screen bugs on the Samsung Galaxy S3 two weeks ago.
Most of the time, if you're actually using your computer, it won't just go to sleep on you. But when you're reading a long article or watching a video and don't move the mouse or use the keyboard for a while, the screen automatically dims or goes into sleep mode.
You can take macro photos on a huge variety of devices, whether you're using a DSLR with expensive lenses or just your iPhone (or any smartphone, for that matter). One common issue, though, is that it can be hard to get the image as crisp as you want because the depth of field is so small.
If you use Facebook's Messenger app on your iPhone, your cell phone bill might just get a little cheaper. After recently adding voice chats to Messenger, the company just rolled out its new Free Call feature on the latest version of the iOS app, which allows users to make calls over Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection. The feature only works between two people who are both using the latest version of Messenger and is not yet available on the Android app. Facebook says it "will be rolling out ...
Feeling nostalgic for Super Mario Kart, but don't want to fire up the old Super Nintendo? Never fear, with a free Flash-based emulator called SNESbox, you can relive the 90s and play all your favorite games right from your browser, without having to install anything. With 1,861 games, if there's something made for the Super Nintendo that you want to play, they almost certainly have it. Sure, there are tons of emulators you can use, but SNESbox is different in that it gives you the ability to ...
One of the coolest things about chemical reactions is that they can be so unexpected. I mean, who would think you can make water explode?
The new Windows 8 operating system pushes the Metro interface hard, but not all of your apps will play nicely in Metro, which means you'll need to resort to the traditional desktop environment for some of your favorite programs. As a result, it has left many users picking between the two—Metro or traditional? Fortunately, there's a way to run them both simultaneously with the use of second monitor. In the video below, Donald Bell of CNET explains how you can run both interfaces simultaneously...
Keyless entry remotes are great, but they don't always work how you want them to. One of the most common complaints is that they just don't reach far enough, and there's nothing more annoying when you can't remember where you parked. After all, what's the point of having "remote" entry if you have to be right next to the car for it to work?
Windows 8 has been reimagined to take full advantage of touchscreen devices as the "future" of computing. A few years ago, touchscreen devices were super buggy and only played well with smartphones, but with the advent of the iPad and a ton of other tablets, touchscreen capabilities have spread to full-sized desktops and even televisions.
What do Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Chris Brown, Rihanna, and Soulja Boy all have in common? They suck at Instagram.
Steam is an online platform that lets you download and play over 2,000 video games, from first-person shooters to RPGs, as well as a pretty long list of indie games. You can play on your PC, Mac, mobile device, or even your television, and it has a community of over 40 million gamers. Prices are different depending on the type of game and how new/popular it is, but they're generally about the same as what you'd pay for an Xbox or PlayStation version. They also have a decent list of free games...
Stand out from the high street fashion clones with stuff you’ve fashioned yourself. It’s easy to take old pieces of electronic junk and transform them into all sorts of fun ‘n’ funky geeky accessories. Like a totally useful tote bag, a what-on-earth-is-that wallet and a bedazzling belt. It’s terribly geeky but chicy too. Here’s how…
A spectrometer is a device that splits light into all of the different colors it's composed of that can't be seen with the naked eye. It does this by using a prism to refract or bend the light. Jeffrey Warren over at Public Labs created a tutorial showing how you can make your own video spectrometer and create spectra like the one pictured below. Any guesses as to what the subject is? Believe it or not, that's what whipped cream looks like when viewed through a spectrometer. You can do this w...
Starcraft 2, like it's predecessor before it, has a very robust level editor that allows you, the DIY modder, to create nearly any scenario within the bounds of the Starcraft 2 engine that you could imagine. We have compiled videos on how to do all sorts of fun things with it, from making RPG's and Tower Defense games to just making you dream Starcraft 2 level. This video will teach you how to create some cool effects for your custom map in Starcraft 2, including a voting system and a creep t...
In this video, we learn how to construct a wooden Adirondack chair. First, you will build the subframe followed by the back of the hair. After this, you will build the arms of the chair and connect all the different parts together. This is an easy and fun project to do, where you can enjoy your chair after you make it for many years to come. If you go to the website Lowe's Creative Ideas, you can get the blueprint on how to make this chair and what tools you will need to make it. When finishe...
Use a resistance band to work out: your chest There are lots of creative ways to use resistance bands. This video is about building stronger chest muscles with resistance bands. Resistance bands challenge your muscles in a different way.
Josh shows how to correctly add vocals into Reason software without timing or drift audio issues. The purpose of learning how to do this is to be able to add additional creative flair to a song, which Josh shows in a separate tutorial. To learn how to do this, you can begin in GarageBand or any other digital audio software program. To successfully do this, make sure you begin and end on a measure and export on a one into Reason. This ensures a seamless addition. In the next step outlined in t...
Ever wonder what those bars and lines on the LCD screen on your digital camera do? In this great tutorial, Ethan Wilding demonstrates how to read one of the most useful features on your camera: the histogram.
Ladies, it seems to be the trend to wear boyfriend cuts in clothes so here’s a video that will show you how to create a creative super cute and girly top using a guys shirt and tighty-whities. You can wear guy clothing and still look very feminine.
This is merely the End Credits for the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. No need for any combat, just sit back, relax, and enjoy your victory as the credits roll.
This is the last of the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta, where it's all or nothing. In Epilogue - Requiem, you're playing a Jeanne. On verse one, you're on a motorcycle headed toward the camera. There are some enemies chasing you, so shoot them. You'll need to evade when they shoot at you. Ride in a serpentine (zig-zag) patter to avoid their shots. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
In this level on the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta, make sure the bullet enters Balder's head. In Chapter 16 - The Lumen Sage, keep that bullet in line. Father Balder doesn't do much damage, but he tends to stay out of range. When you do have him in range do as much damage as you can. Keep fighting until you get his health meter down to zero and can do a climax attack. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Luka will need to fend for himself in this level on the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 15 - A Tower to Truth, stay close. In verse one, when you start you'll see two statues of Fearlesses (dog-like creatures). Attack these statues and they'll come alive and attack you. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
There's only three verses to beat in this level on the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 14 - Isla Del Sol, be careful, you may not be able to see Jeanne all the time. In verse one, you'll be piloting a missile. Left stick maneuvers, X and Y fire guns, A and B fire guided rockets, triggers evade. You can invert the controls on the options menu. Hold down the fire button, keep shooting your guns at all times. Save your rockets for harder enemies. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Complete 10 verses in this level for the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 12 - The Broken Sky, attack the tongue. In the verse 1 fight, there are a few minor enemies to kill. There is also a creature that looks like a wind-dragon, but you can't attack him. To end the fight, just head for the exit. Before you go through, look at the cage at the bottom of the stairs. Inside you'll find an Umbran Tear of Blood. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Defeat Iustitia in this installment for the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 11 - The Cardinal Virtue of Justice, attack the tongue. The first part of this fight is against one Ardor and a bunch of smaller enemies. After defeating them you'll see another cinematic and face the boss named Iustitia.
This level is jammed with eleven verses for the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 10 - Paradiso - A Sea of Stars, get ready for the Gates of Hell. In verse one, defeat the minor enemies here and you'll find three walls you can combo. Each wall will give you one gear for the machine in the center of the area. When you get the third gear you will have to fight Grace and Glory. Kill them to end the verse. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Complete five verses in this level of the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 8 - Route 666, prepare for some hard battles. The first verse fight takes place on the back of a moving truck. There are two enemies with health bars on the same truck where you start. On other nearby vehicles you'll find minor enemies with ranged weapons who will shoot at you. If you fall off the truck you'll be killed. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Fight Enchant Angels, Trash Mobs, and Fortitudo in the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 2 - Vigrid, City of Deja Vu, it's time to shine as one mean mama-san. In the first battle you can walk on walls. To get back to the floor quickly press down on the left stick while jumping. Because this fight takes place on six different surfaces it can sometimes be hard to locate Jeanne (your opponent). If you don't know where she is, just shoot her. Your guns don't do any damage, but you will see wher...
Arivederci: Or is that Arrivederci? This mission won't take long. As long as your notoriety is at zero (and it has to be), this mission is a piece of cake. You have to escort Ezio's mother and sister across town to the city's exit. The city is temporarily packed with guards, but they'll pay you no mind, even if you run. Just avoid bumping into guards and you'll be a-okay.
Eagle Lake Woodworking, hosted by John Nixon, offers great do-it-yourself guides for building your own furniture, especially in the American Arts and Crafts style, and turning your garage into an amateur woodshop. Search Eagle Lake on WonderHowTo for more carpentry tutorial videos. From Eagle Lake Woodworking on this specific lesson:
