Harnessing the power of the sun is something that Captain Planet made cool before it was the go-to for renewable energy. Solar-powered energy is quick and cheap, and can make for some really cool DIY projects. And for those of you wondering what you should do with your old satellite, look no further. Aaron from Sharealikelicence offers up a way to create a DIY outdoor satellite cooker. He started with an old Ku Band dish and covered it with aluminum tape, for better reflection of the sunlight...
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...
How to adjust a sliding door. Sliding doors are great when they are sliding but can be a real pain in the bum when they don't. Today's video will concentrate on adjusting the wheels to help alleviate some of these annoying issues. It doesn't matter if it's a robe sliding door, a closet sliding door, a glass sliding door or a patio sliding door, the principle is still the same. Obviously there can be other factors like the sliding door track or the sliding door wheels being in a state of disre...
Invented by Philadelphia tinsmith John L. Manson in 1858 for canning and preserving perishables, mason jars are experiencing a major resurgence in the DIY community. In addition to being a handy storage device for both food and non-food items, its old-timey, quaintly antiquated look also makes for good drinking glasses, candle holders, flower vases and eye-pleasing decorations.
Assuming that you are living north of the equator, ‘tis the summer season for brewing your own sun tea. Unlike the conventional method of dunking tea bags in boiling hot water for several minutes, sun tea is brewed over the course of several hours through the natural heat of direct sunlight.
Check out this guide to installing the Minecraft 1.9 prerelease update to your Minecraft folder. After replacing your Minecraft.jar file with the new one that you'll download from the link below, you'll be able to play with the snow golems and try the Minecraft 1.9 pre-release for yourself!
In order for this tutorial to work, you will need a jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch. Once you have this, download the OpenSSH protocol from Cydia and then download WinSCP onto your PC. Once you've hooked everything up and logged in, navigate through your Applications directory until you find the TowerMadness app. Once you have opened the TowerMadness app, all you need to do now is find the right file and change it around to increase the amount of money you have!
Replicate the old arcade games like Pac Man or Galaga by downloading the free software Gamemaker 7.0. After you've downloaded the program, create your own sprites in an image editor, use the sounds already provided in the software and finally load your background. Then set up your game script, and you have your own arcade-style video game!
This tutorial will work for iPhone, iPod Touch or even the iPad to jailbreak your Apple device by going to spiritjb.com, downloading the program and running it on your PC or Mac computer. Once you've downloaded it, all you need to do is run the program while your device is connected to the computer.
Learn how to find and download new ringtones (or, if you like, ring tones) on a BlackBerry phone running version 5 of the BlackBerry OS. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Looking to mix things up? Learn how to download new ringtones on BlackBerry 8250 smartphone. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
The Google Android Market offers you thousands of free and for purchase applications to download to the HTC Droid Incredible cell phone. In this video, Verizon Wireless shows you how to navigate the Android Marketplace and download the newest and coolest Android apps.
In this tutorial, learn how to jailbreak an Apple iPhone 3G, 2G or 3GS or iPod Touch that is running iOS 4. This video will walk you through the process so you can get back to your Cydia apps and enjoy the best of both worlds/
Depending on what your website is for, you may or may not care about allowing your users to download files from you. If hosting downloadable content sounds like something you want to do, watch this video! It will teach you how to allow your users to download files from your website using Dreamweaver. It's not very hard, and your users will probably be thankful that they don't have to go on the web every time they want to access your content.
Reading eBooks on your iPad is one of the many reasons people purchase them, but it can get quite pricey. Once you've bought the device, you then have to buy each book separately, which can really add up.
This handy download is great if you need to take a quick note but do not want to waste time loading a separate application/program. All you have to do is download Chromepad; it is an extension for Google Chrome that will let you take notes without minimizing your window.
In this how to video, you will learn how to add a re-tweet button on to your Twitter page. Normally to re-tweet, you will have to copy and paste the tweet and type in RT before the message. If you download the Firefox plug-in for re-tweeting, you just have to press a re-tweet button next to the tweet. To do this, go to the Firefox add-ons and download grease monkey. You will next have to download Twitter enhancement. Once you do this, you will see the buttons next to the tweets. You now are a...
The procedure involves downloading a program called "hand brake". Hand brake is free to download. You can find it by searching for "hand brake" on Google. The direct website is Handbrake. You have to install this program on your computer. You must also download a program called DVD43. That program can be found the same way as hand brake, by using Google. DVD43 is also a free program to download. You use the DVD43 program to by pass copy protection on a DVD. You can use hand brake to change th...
This video shows PC users how to download Google Earth. To do this, first open up an internet browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.). Go to the Google homepage and type 'Google Earth' into the search box. Press enter. Click on the link at the top of the list, which should be named 'Google Earth 5.0'. Click on the blue bar that says 'Download Google Earth 5.0' on it. A page will load with the terms and conditions of using Google Earth. Read them, then click 'Agree and Download'. A ...
Download .net framework and install it if you do not already have it. Download DevKitPro from here and install as instructed.
In this video tutorial, learn how to find, download, and install the Adobe Flash Player plug-in onto Firefox. Written instruction can be found here. Certain video sites, such as YouTube, require you have this plug-in to view videos.
In this web TV presentation the host is talking about Grub 2. In Grub 2 you can mount an ISO file like a device with the loop back function. In Grub 1 you can use tack tack mem to mount iso files if the files are not fragmented by using the map command. Grub 2 is an application available for download that will be available after download as a chain from Grub 1 to Grub 2 to your operating system. Grub is a program that compresses all of your favorite boot programs into one.
This tutorial series shows you how to put up an Adobe Air Flex 3 Encryption System. One of the weak points of Adobe AIR and Flex is there is no encryption system built in, making your data and applications vulnerable. But that's ok, because this tutorial will show you how to remedy the problem by adding an AES encryption system.
With Apple's MobileMe, you can easily allow your visitors to download beautiful, full quality photographs from your MobileMe Gallery. Check out this video tutorial for all of you newbies out there on sharing your pictures with friends and family, from the Internet. All this can be done, from the safety of your Mac or PC, with the world wide web.
Use a torrent to download your favorite TV shows to your PC or Mac computer. You can also set up RSS feeds to get the newest episodes.
How to jailbreak an iPod Touch 1.1.2 on a Mac. Jailbreaking allows you to download third-party applications.
This video will show you how to download old school Nintendo (NES) games on your iPod Touch. This will also work with an iPhone.
If you've ever seen something called ThinkPoint Antivirus on your computer, you have gotten one ofhte most widespread and infectious fake antivirus malware programs out there. To get it off your PC, follow the instructions below, or watch this video for an alternate method if this one doesn't work.
So, a lot of people seem to be having trouble rooting their Motorola Droid X smartphone from Verizon Wireless using ADB (Android Debug Bridge). Well, there is an alternative for those having problems with the ADB version. You will need to have a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth widget handy for this hack. If you follow the instructions in the video, you'll have a completely rooted Motorola Droid X cell phone. Try it out.
How to make TCPO or bis(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl) oxalate, used in glow stick reactions. WARNING: This procedure should only be performed by, or under the direct supervision of, an experienced chemist. Please refer to the material safety data sheets of all chemicals for their hazards. Synthesis must be performed in a fumehood.
Mr. Shane Benedict describes the delicate balances necessary to hit that perfect boof every danged time.
Learn how to animate sprites (like characters from video games) that you can download using Adobe Flash
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If you're running either the Minecraft 1.9 pre-release, or the actual release of Minecraft 1.9, this video tutorial on how to download and install the Too Many Items mod should give you some help. The Too Many Items mod helps you organize your inventory in a much better way.
If you're looking to run a Minecraft 1.8 server using Logmein's Hamachi product, take a look at this guide on how to set one up. Hamachi is a great way to run a Minecraft 1.8 server for cheap.
The Nintendo 3DS comes with six AR cards that allow you to play the augmented reality games packaged with the device. Of course, if you were to lose the fragile paper cards or damage them in some way, you would be unable to continue playing them. It's easier and safer to carry constant access to the AR games by installing apps on your Android and Windows Phone 7 smartphones. Both apps are free and available through the smartphone app markets.
Here is a helpful tip for the next time you go on a trip. Don't lose your way, or your money, watch this video and learn how to download Google Maps data onto your Android so you can use it offline.
Wondering how iCloud works? This video will show you how, with automatic downloads enabled, iCloud keeps your mobile devices and computers in sync. Watch this video to learn what makes iCloud such a helpful addition to your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad.
This is a simple way to "cheat" at Barn Buddy without downloading any additional software. Essentially, this how-to will show you how to remove your friends dogs or items so you can easily steal from them. Ahh.. so much for hard work.
Eager to try the Firesheep Firefox extension yourself? It stands to reason that you'll need to download and install it from its official GitHub page first. You'll find all the details, including easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions on how to find and run the Firesheep XPI installer, in the clip. Get started capturing your friends' Facebook passwords with this video guide.
