IFA 2014: Lenovo's 8-Inch Intel-Powered Android Tablet
Lenovo didn't have as much to show off at IFA 2014 as Samsung and Sony did, but its new Android-powered Tab S8 is certainly worth a look.
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IFA 2014: Oculus-Powered Samsung Gear VR Headset
Samsung has shown off its new smartwatch, the Gear S, and its two new Notes, the Note 4 and the Note Edge at IFA 2014, but it had one more trick up its sleeve.
News: Galaxy S4 vs. Galaxy Note 2 Comparison!
Can't decide between the Galaxy S4 or the Galaxy Note 2? There are advantages to both the Galaxy S4 or the Note 2, it all boils down to what your needs are such as screen size, battery life, and more.
How To: Use a Foam Canon Pressure Washer to Clean a Boat or Car
We'll show you how to use an attachment for a power washer called a "Foamer" - you'll never hand wash a car or boat again!
How To: Properly measure liquid and dry ingredients
Properly measure liquid and dry ingredients Diane Morgan describes the basic technique for measuring ingredients, which is critical to baking. There are two types of measuring cups, one for liquids and a different type for dry ingredients that need to be leveled off, such as flour or sugar.
How To: List transferable skills on your resume
Learning to highlight transferable skills on your resume is good for recent college graduates or if you are new to a job field because it shows that you have good characteristics that can be applied to your new job. For example, showing your communication skills is very important. Research planning is also critical. Show that you set goals for yourself and that you have clear ideas. Also, giving examples of when you used teamwork in past work experience in your life or in your career is benef...
How To: Print from Photoshop to the Epson Stylus Pro 3800
Learn the important steps necessary for the best printing experience when printing to the Epson 3800. This tutorial is specifically designed to address some of the issues with the Epson 3800 and the MAC OS X Leopard operating system. Here is a detailed explanation of the changes that were made to the 10.0.1 update to Adobe Photoshop CS3. Remember, having all the current versions of Adobe Photoshop, and the Epson drivers is critical to success when printing.
News: ANTVR Goes Modular to Shrink the Size & Expand the Field of View of Its AR Headset
China-based virtual reality headset maker ANTVR has decided to enter the augmented reality space, and to do so it's launching its headset on Kickstarter. The company claims that its new Mix AR device has a field of view that surpasses the Meta 2, the HoloLens, and others within a smaller form factor and at a fraction of the price. But there's a catch.
How To: Use Google's Advanced Protection Program to Secure Your Account from Phishing
It's easy to have your password stolen. Important people like executives, government workers, journalists, and activists face sophisticated phishing attacks to compromise their online accounts, often targeting Google account credentials. To reduce this risk, Google created the Advanced Protection Program, which uses U2F security keys to control account access and make stolen passwords worthless.
Deadlier When Hot: These Infections Are Likely to Get Worse as the Climate Changes
When the climate changes, so do all the things that rely on the climate, including people, plants, and pathogens. A European study recently took a broad look at what kind of microorganisms are most likely to be affected as climate change heats, cools, dries, and wets the world around us.
News: Penis Microbiome Could Enhance Risk of Infection with HIV
New research explores how the bacteria on the penis can leave men more susceptible to infection with HIV.
News: Swine Flu Linked to Parkinson's Like Brain Changes
Growing evidence suggests that neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's may develop in part due to environmental factors, including infections that can cause inflammation in the nervous system. New research from investigators from Jude Children's Research Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University has strengthened that connection.
How To: Secure Your Instagram Account by Adding 2-Factor Authentication & Managing Privacy Settings
The photo-centric Instagram app is a great way to share "evergreen" pictures and videos when compared to Snapchat and Facebook's new Messenger Day feature. But like all social media, keeping the account secure is an essential aspect, as it restricts unwanted viewers from seeing your content and can prevent unauthorized users from accessing your account. Instagram has several methods for locking down the account including a new two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism.
News: An Early Spring & Skyrocketing Mouse Population Converge for a Risky 2017 for Lyme Disease
For regions that experienced a boom in mouse populations last year, scientists say 2017 could see a surge in cases of Lyme disease.
News: How Your Diet & Gut Bacteria Work Together to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer
We all know you are what you eat—or so the expression goes—but it's good to remember that what you are (at least intestinally) is mainly bacteria. A new study has shown that what you eat, and how your gut microbiome reacts to that food, might be a key player in your risk of developing a certain type of colon cancer—and changing your diet can help decrease your risk.
News: The Scaling Ratios Every HoloLens Dev Should Know for Clean Text in Mixed Reality
Designing for mixed reality, especially for the HoloLens, can present unique challenges. Dong Yoon Park, a Principal UX Designer at Microsoft with a passion for typography, recently gave a talk to the Windows Holographic Users Group Redmond (WinHUGR) about the pitfalls he ran into trying to convert what started out as a 2D iOS app 5 years ago to the newer 3D Holographic frontier with Unity.
Breaking: Judge Rules in Favor of Apple Over Feds
A judge just handed down a ruling that will make the U.S. government's quest to unlock the work iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters much more difficult.
How To: Know if Osteoarthritis Is More Common in Females Than in Males?
Osteoarthritis can affect every gender and at any age but it commonly occurs in women than in men. In America there are approximately 27 million Americans aged over 25 who live with osteoarthritis.
How To: Balance a round fan-mounted mirror for spirographs
If you like homemade light shows, this is one hell of a way to do it. AP Digital light shows you how you can hack a small fan into a special mirror used to create a poor man's PIC-based laser show. It's an experimental method of balancing a fan-mounted acrylic mirror for spirograph project.
How To: Build confidence intervals & test hypotheses in Excel
If you use Microsoft Excel on a regular basis, odds are you work with numbers. Put those numbers to work. Statistical analysis allows you to find patterns, trends and probabilities within your data. In this MS Excel tutorial from everyone's favorite Excel guru, YouTube's ExcelsFun, the 47th installment in his "Excel Statistics" series of free video lessons, you'll learn how to use the NORMSINV function for critical values and the NORSDIST function for p-values. Compare building confidence int...
How To: Use calculation and summary fields in FileMaker Pro 10
If you are a user of FileMaker Pro then this video teaches you how to use calculation and summary fields in it while making new files. In Filemaker you can create a various kind of fields that you want your file to contain. In Filemaker a calculation is a data that gets computed depending up on the formula that is set in the Filemaker database settings. Calculations are very critical in file management. Open the Manage Database and there you can find some of the calculation fields. There in t...
How To: Print from Photoshop to the HP Photosmart Pro 9180
Learn the important steps necessary for the best printing experience when printing to the HP Photosmart Pro 9180. Keep in mind that many of the steps that are detailed in this tutorial can apply to many of the other fine HP printers. Here is a detailed explanation of the changes that were made to the 10.0.1 update to Adobe Photoshop CS3. Remember, having all the current versions of Adobe Photoshop, and the Epson drivers is critical to success when printing.
How To: Play an afro beat on bongos
In this tutorial, we learn how to play an Afro beat on bongos. Start off by sitting down on a chair with the drums in between your thighs and knees. After this, start to use both of your hands to beat onto both of the drums. As you continue to play, create an Afro beat. The Afro beat is a critical pattern that is not founded in salsa. It's essential to the Afro Cuban tradition to play with the Afro beat. Once you have the beat down, repeat playing so you can better understand how this is play...
How To: Treat bed bugs & get rid of them
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to find bed bugs and how to get rid of them. When users are aware that their home is infested with bed bugs, it is critical for users to locate all of the bugs. There are many areas where bed bugs inhabit. Bed bugs can be found on the bed, headboard, electrical sockets and telephone jacks. Bed bugs may also be found in cracks. The best treatment to remove bed bugs is to use Delta Dust, bed bug spray or any other bed bug products. This video will benef...
How To: Use a trolley anchor on a kayak
In this how to video, you will learn how to use an anchor trolley on your kayak. First off, the critical part with kayak fishing is being able to present your bait to the fish. This system anchors you in order to position yourself in any way to do just that. If you are fishing and anchored, there are many types of anchors to choose from. A fold up anchor allows you portability and space. Loop the line and run it through the bottom of the ring and attach it to the zig zag cleat. This allows yo...
How To: Throw up when doing graffiti (paint on a wall)
This is your basis step by step on how to do graffiti on walls - in your house for decoration, of course, not on the streets for vandalism! The best spray paint is made with krypotnite added into the paint. While you will want to paint directly on the surface, you don't want to be exposed to excessive winds or temperature when doing your graffiti, so you may be somewhat at the mercy of mother nature. Start by sketching your design with pencil, making sure that it takes the maximum amount of s...
How To: Wash exterior windows
In this Home & Garden video tutorial you will learn how to wash exterior windows. Get your window bucket with Dawn dish soap and water. Use your house brooms to remove cobwebs and dust from the windows. You will also need the utility belt with window applicator and squeegee. Couple of cloth pieces, plastic scrapper, steel wool and razor blades will also be needed for removing paint and other hard, sticky stuff. Dust off with the broom. Apply the solution with the applicator. Wipe off near the...
How To: Wax your car or truck
This video demonstrates how to wax your car or truck. Make sure that your vehicle is clean in advance. For this project, you will need the following: McGuire's Cleaner Wax, applicator pad, and towels.
How To: Use AppVerifier to debug Windows Mobile applications
If you've programmed a few Windows Mobile applications, you might need to perform some troubleshooting and debug the program to weed out all the problems. You can do this with AppVerifier. Marty Larson demonstrates installing, configuring and using the "AppVerifier" Application Verifier tool to debug Windows Mobile applications.
How To: Grow healthy tomato plants
Follow along as we learn how to grow healthy tomato plants. -When you plant tomato plants you need to get a strip of tinfoil, about two inches wide, and wrap it around the stem.
How To: Fix missing desktop icons & missing start or task bar
Many times, the task bar and some of the desktop icons on your computer disappear. This being a common PC problem, the fun video has shown three different ways of solving the problem. The presenter has done a good job by enlarging the key images at most critical points in the presentation. He has also provided more than one way, in fact three ways of solving the problem. There are multiple solutions available with Windows but a very few presenters offer more than one solution. Each proposed s...
How To: Write a great timed essay in class
Getting nervous about a timed essay coming up in school? In this six-part video of a writing class discussion, learn from Fullerton College professor Mark Fullmer some tips & tricks on how to write a "damn good" effective essay while being timed in class. Time management, essay structure, presentation, introductions, support, conclusions, vocabulary, and critical thinking are discussed over each of these six videos.
How To: Hack B29 Assault with Cheat Engine (09/23/09)
This is a Cheat Engine guide on how to hack this flash game - B29 Assault. Kongregate Acheatment shows you how to hack B29 Assault with Cheat Engine (09/23/09). This B29 Assault cheat will give you infinite nukes and an invincible hack.
How To: Hit a fronthand cross-court shot in squash
These two videos are designed to help you improve your squash fronthand cross-court shot in squash. Hitting position and follow through are critical to elevating your squash game.
How To: Learn Jonas Bros & Camp Rock's "Start the Party" dance
Ok guys! Here it is! (Finally! lol) This dance took 3 hours to master...not 30 minutes! So don't get flustered or anything because you're having trouble... You can do it. You need a hat or visor and a microphone as critical props for this dance. This is a very cool dance from Camp Rock by the Jonas Brothers.
How To: Set the correct seat height
Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains the importance of seat height with this instructional cycling video. It's critical for you as a cyclist to have your bike fit to you. Setting the seat height just right has minimal motion, or quiet hips. A seat height that is correct for you minimizes injury and maximizes power output on the bike. So learn how to set the correct seat height on your bike with this cycling tutorial video.
How To: Get the best audio out of your home theater
Looking to get the best multichannel audio out of your home theater? It turns out that distance isn't nearly as critical as the angle at which they point toward the listener!
How To: Transfer blood specimens with the BD Transfer Device
Check out this video tutorial to see how to tansfer blood specimens with the BD Blood Transfer Device.
How To: Check and replace belts in your automobile
Many of your cars engines critical components are driven by belts. Belts operate in tough conditions, such as high heat, high speed, and are under considerable tension. Since rubber is an unpredictable material, even under ideal conditions, belt failure is one of the most common causes of auto breakdowns on the road. Vehicle belts are easy to check, like serpentine, drive, and multi rib belts, and to replace them at home is relatively easy and inexpensive. This is the best way to take care of...
How To: Learn from Leaders Like Elon Musk & Tim Ferriss with Big Think Edge
If you're trying to learn a new skill, you wouldn't want to waste your time learning from someone with sub-par experience. No, you'd want to learn from the very best of the best to ensure you're getting a quality education.