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How To: Connect to XBox Live on a PC without a wireless adapter

In this tutorial, we learn how to connect to Xbox Live on a PC w/o a wireless adapter. First, go to the start menu, then go to the control panel. From here, go to the network and internet sharing center and then manage the network connections. After this, highlight your local area connection and right click. Then, click "bridge connection" from the drop down menu. Next, you will be able to connect your Xbox to your internet. If this doesn't work, then you will just need to check your internet...

How To: Cut crown molding perfectly for your home

In this tutorial, we learn how to cut crown molding perfectly for your home. First, you will need to determine what spring angle your crown molding is. It comes in 38 degrees, 45 degrees, and 52 degrees. If you buy the wrong kind, it will not match your crown molding and will look odd. Once you have figured out what you need, you will need to cut the molding on the side that is on the back side of the bottom. You will also need to drop your block next to it to get it cut at the right angle. W...

How To: Make maganese heptoxide (permanganic acid)

This video tutorial is in the Education category which will show you how to make manganese heptoxide (permanganic acid). This procedure is extremely dangerous. Manganese heptoxide is an extremely powerful oxidizing agent. It has the ability to set fuels on fire from mere contact. Get an old dish and put a spatula full of potassium permanganate on it. Add a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid. A green liquid is formed which is the manganese heptoxide. Now you can add any fuel like butanol...

How To: Build a water trap to stop zombies and other creatures in Minecraft

Sometimes taking the route where you don't fight at all in Minecraft is the best plan of attack! If you're looking for a clever way to take down almost all types of creatures (well, except for spiders), check out this awesome video! You'll learn how to make a crafty water trap that'll keep them stuck until they drown to death, or burn up in the sun, and then it's a quick, simple matter of running down there and getting the loot that they drop.

How To: Display a user or computer name by the time in the Windows taskbar

There could be multiple reasons why you would want to input a name in the Windows taskbar on your PC, like when dealing with a network of computers, to help identify workstations, or simply for a customized personal feel. With this tutorial, you'll see how easy it is to put your user name or computer name (or any other name) down in the taskbar, right besides the time in the bottom right.

How To: Get high definition wallpapers using Google

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to get high definition wallpapers using Google. Begin by opening your web browser and go to the Google website. Then click on Images from the top menu and type in "HD wallpapers" in the search bar. Now click on Google Search. In order to get the best picture quality, be sure to select Large images from the Showing drop-down menu. Once you found an image of your liking, click on the image to have it full sized. Now right-click on the images and select ...

How To: Paint a blue & sparkly silver tip French manicure

In this video, we learn how to paint a blue and sparkly silver tip French manicure. First, grab a dark blue nail polish and apply it to the entire nail from top to the bottom and on the sides. Next, drop on clear polish to the top of the nails and brush it on. Now, take a silver glitter polish and paint it onto the very top of the nail until you have a thick layer that looks like a French tip. Repeat this process on all of your nails, then wait for them to dry. When dry, you will have beautif...

How To: Improve your FICO credit score

In this tutorial, we learn how to improve your FICO credit score. Everyone will want to use your credit score to decide what kind of person you are. The FICO is the most commonly used credit score used today. To improve your credit score you will want to make all payments on time. Catch up on past due accounts and utilize 50% and less of your credit limit. Your balance should be under half of what your limit is. Don't close your account, because this can drop your credit score as well. Revolv...

How To: Replace the brushes in a corded DeWalt power drill

Removing and replacing the brushes in your DeWalt power drill doesn't have to be a costly repair. You can do it yourself, and it doesn't require a lot of time or effort. Simply unscrew and take the casing off your corded DeWalt power drill to expose the brushes. The model in the video has spring-loaded brush holders. It's as simple as taking the old ones out, and dropping the new brushes in. Learn from a pro to efficiently and correctly restore the brushes in your corded drill.

How To: Do a variation of a yoga supine spinal twist

In this video, we learn how to do a variation of a yoga supine spinal twist with Dina Prioste. Start by laying down and your knees bent up with your feet as wide as the mat. Let your knees drop over to the right side and cross the bottom foot on the top of the top knee and bring your left arm out. Now, look over the left shoulder and deep breathe. Do this for several seconds and then continue to do on the other side of the body. Remember to focus on your breathing and relax while you're doing...

How To: Push a Coin Through the Bottom of a Glass

This magic trick requires no equipment or setup and is sure to wow the crowd in any bar. The magician appears to thrust a coin upwards through the bottom of a pint glass, when really they use a French transfer to switch the coin to their other hand and drop it into the top of the glass with the hand that is holding the glass.

How To: Use a pen drive as ram on your XO

To use a USB (flash drive) pen drive as RAM on your computer. First open the drive by clicking on "My Computer" then double clicking on the drive. Next open the eBoostr control panel. When the control panel dialogue box opens click "Add..." this will open the "Add cache device" dialogue box. Once this dialogue is open click the select device drop-down menu and select your removable USB drive (pen drive) from the list. Then click "OK" and wait for the "allocating cache file..." process to comp...

How To: Do the dip in hip hop dance

This is a video tutorial that is showing its audience how to perform a dip while doing a hip hop dance. The first step is to push your weight towards your right foot with your knee bent. Then drop down onto your new and then come back up. Next you should practice this while counting. Next you should speed up your dancing. Instead of using a full eight count then this time use a four count. Next you should go in tempo with your move. Keep practicing until you have the move perfect. Finally you...

How To: Secure a Linksys WiFi network from a Mac computer

In this video from benjamoon we learn how to secure a linksys wifi network from a Mac. First type in your IP address in your browser bar which is 192.168.1.1 then press enter. If it asks for a password it is admin. Click on Wireless and here you can edit your name and who can access your wifi network. Under wireless security, go to WPA personal from the drop down menu. When you make your password, make it very challenging. He recommends just banging your hand against the keyboard, as long as ...

How To: Perform inner thigh extensions with an exercise ball

Diet Health shows viewers great exercises that will work well for the legs, thigh and specifically the inner thigh. These will require that you use an exercise ball. First, you will want to lay flat on the floor. Your back should be flat as well as your arms laying flat to your sides. Lift your legs so they are bent at the knee with the exercise ball being held in between your feet. You will want to squeeze your inner thighs to keep the ball in place. Keep your knees in the same place as you ...

How To: Make button drop earrings

In order to make this your going to need buttons (as many as you want depending on how you want it to look), some hook earrings, jump rings and a flat nose pliers. Take the buttons you wish to use, and open the jump ring with your flat nose pliers. Take another button and do the same thing. Link both of the jump rings together. Close the jump rings with the pliers. Next set up another jump ring with button. Repeat with as many buttons and jump rings as you wish. When your finished with adding...

How To: Walkthrough Factory Balls 3 - All Levels (1-30)

Veteran video walkthrough provider Tasselfoot shows users how to beat all 30 levels of the browser based game Factory Balls 3, step-by-step. Gameplay revolves around dropping balls over tools in the correct order, in order to recreate the ball pictured on the box. The game features 30 levels, with later levels more challenging. The game is the third in the "Factory Balls" series, a creation from none other than Bart Bonte, of "The Bonte Room" fame; users who enjoy his brand of eccentric puzzl...

How To: Easily make a dirty martini

Mike Holton – of Drinks with Mike – demonstrates how to make a dirty martini. Firstly, ice your glassware. This chills it and keeps the flavor nice and cold. Then, fill up your shaker with ice and fill it up with a six count of vodka which means you must count till six while pouring the vodka in the shaker. Add a splash of dry vermouth and a splash of olive juice. Attach the shaker top and shake for ten seconds. Check for the ice buildup on the outside of the shaker. Grab your strainer, dump ...

How To: Illuminate your ceilings

This short video from The Ceiling Tile Guy, at ceilume.com shows the process and applications of installing an illuminated drop ceiling. These ceiling tiles are amazing, and beautiful. They come in all kinds of patterns and would make an amazing impact on any room in your home or office. With these "Smart Ceiling Tiles" from ceilume you can create a brilliant designer ceiling on a do it yourself budget. This is a fantastic idea to look into if your thinking about starting a similar project at...

How To: Convert Fahrenheit, Celsius, Rankine & Kelvin online

Need to easily convert Fahrenheit to Celsius? What about Rankine and Kelvin? There's an easy way to do it online, and this video tutorial shows you how. Navigate your browser to Tampile, where you'll find an easy to use temperature converter. The drop-down menu in the center of the page allows you to choose between Fahrenheit, Celsius, Rankine, and Kelvin. All you have to do is input a temperature and then press the "Convert Temperature" button. The results will appear in a table directly bel...

How To: Tune up a walk-behind lawnmower with Lowe's

Lowe's shows you how to tune up your walk-behind mower. Make a difference in how your motor starts by changing the spark plugs and cleaning the filter and lubricating when necessary. To do this you will need a drop cloth, a cleaning brush and work gloves, oil, spray lubricant, air filter and spark plug. Before performing any maintenance, read your owners manual. Ventilate your work area, protect the ground and remove the grass catchers. Disconnect the spark plug so your mower won't start. Lub...

How To: Print your screen on Window Vista

To print your screen on Windows Vista, start by going to the start menu. Click on all programs then click on accessories. When accessories opens click paint and that will open a new window with the paint program. Minimize the programs so that your desktop is all you see. Press the prtsc button near the top right side of the keyboard. Once you have pushed prtsc, restore the paint program so that it is full screen again. Click edit and a drop down menu will open. Then click the paste button. Yo...

How To: Build a big ass lava lamp

To create a massive lava lamp, you're going to need vegetable oil, Alka Seltzer, food coloring, and a water jug (a massive jug, like the ones you see in offices). Fill about one fourth up with water, and use vegetable oil to fill the rest. After filled, use an entire bottle of food coloring. After the food coloring floats to the bottom of the oil, take the jug to a safe area with some kind of light shining through the jug. Finally one by one drop the Alka Seltzer (about 34-36) into the water,...

How To: Play "Country Boy Can Survive" on the acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play Hank Williams Jr. on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Country Boys Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr. on the acoustic guitar. This song is played in dropped D tuning. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Hank Williams Jr. play it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play the guitar ...

How To: Play "Never Too Late" by Three Days Grace on guitar

Want to learn how to play Three Days Grace on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Never Too Late" by Three Days Grace on the acoustic guitar. This song uses dropped D tuning. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Three Days Grace play it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play guitar along with "Never Too Lat...

How To: Play more advanced fingerpicking rhythms on the banjo

This two part how to video is an informal banjo lesson showing ideas for syncopation and other rhythmic techniques you can use to make a tune your own. The tune "Julianne Johnson" is used as an example of more advanced fingerpicking. This video is aimed at intermediate players who are comfortable with drop-thumbing and plucks. Watch this two part tutorial and you can jazz up your banjo playing with different fingerpicking techniques.

How To: Fix blemishes and remove red eyes in Adobe Photoshop

This is a quick video showing how you can easily remove red eyes and make skin flawless while keeping the rest of the picture untouched in Adobe Photoshop CS3. These are just some simple Photoshop tips to make all of your pictures perfect. Your photographs can always be touched up in Photoshop, so you don't need to be a professional photographer, just a great digital image editor.

How To: Make an indoor hydrogen rocket

The picture may look like a mushroom cloud, but it is actually a can filled with hydrogen exploding. The can is fired into the ceiling. This demonstration still needs a little improvement in the area of safety (but it looks really cool). The problem is the partial pressure of hydrogen drops as the gas escapes and is replaced with air. This causes the reaction to be an explosion instead of a flame. Hydrogen is a tempermental element like that.