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How To: Easily get autotune in Garageband

User tomreviewer shows us how to get autotune in GarageBand. Open GarageBand and create a new project. Make sure the Key is set to C. Delete the default track by clicking on Track, then Delete Track. Start a new track by clicking on Track, then New Track. Select Real Instrument Track when prompted and click Create. In the sidebar that opens click on Vocals, then Male Basic. Any of the Vocals, however, can be used. Press the Record button and record your voice. Click on the Scissors icon in th...

How To: Create awesome looking emails with your Mac

How to make artistic emails using Mac.First open up email then click on new message, then on top right hand corner we can see ‘Show stationary’ button. Click it to see the templates made by apple. He selects the template of vacation to make up an email about his trip to Sydney. Then the template of vacation to Europe appears with photos. He clicks on the photo browser and opens his trip to Sydney folder by double clicking and dragging the required photo to set the photo for the photo in the t...

How To: Do pin-up girl makeup

Kandee Johnson demonstrates pinup girl make (similar to Betty Paige or Dita von Teese). You’ll need an angle brush, a fluffy brush, black liquid liner, black pencil liner, nude and pink / peach eyeshadow, black eyeshadow, false eyelashes and bright red lipstick. Start with prepared skin. Then take the light pink eye shadow and apply all over the eyelid. Deposit the most eyeshadow under the eyebrow arch. Then take an eyeshadow with some brown or tan in it to put in the crease of the eyelid to ...

How To: Start and set up a free blog

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to start and set up a free blog. Viewers will learn how to setup a free blog for a charity, make a blog entry, edit and customize a blog and share a blog with their network. A blog is a online journal that provides the reader with regular posts on various topics. Three of the most popular blogging sites are: Blogger, Word Press and Live Journal. When creating a blog, keep the posts short and meaningful. Try to engage the reader. Update your blog regul...

How To: Setup your Macbook Pro background

In this how-to video, you will learn how to quickly set up the background image on your Apple Macbook Pro. First, right click the desktop and select Change Desktop Background. A new window will pop up where you can change it. Also, you can go to system preferences and selecting desktop and screen saver. To change the image, select any of the options available. This includes solid colors to large images. You can also go to your iPhoto albums and choose any picture in there. You can also go onl...

How To: Set up plumbing for a pond

The Pond Digger demonstrates how to set up plumbing for a pond. First, sleeve all pipes coming through the cement foundation to protect the plumbing from elemental stress and provide additional flexibility. Next, use a clear primer and a clear glue to seal areas where you need a clean, finished looking product. Paint the PVC piping to protect it from the sun's UV rays and prevent from becoming brittle. If you need to do cutting, use a chop saw for a quick, clean and efficient cut. Extend the ...

How To: Set rhinestones with a Bejeweler

In this tutorial, we learn how to set rhinestones using a Bejeweler. To do this, you will first need to prepare your Bejeweler and the fabric you are using. Lay out the pattern on your fabric and use tape as a guide for any letters you write. The rhinestones may move during this, just push them back in with tweezers. Once the Bejeweler is plugged in, rest it in a stand since it will become hot. Once it's ready, place it over an individual rhinestone for around 15 seconds. When time is up, lif...

How To: Set up a standby generator for your home or business

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to set up a standby generator for their home or business. A standby generator is a back-up electrical system that operates automatically. This video shows you how to properly setup a standby generator to power your home or business in the event of an emergency. It provides many tips. If you choose to use a portable standby generator, it should be used as conjunction with the manual transfer system which consists of a manual transfer switch, power inle...

How To: Set up text alerts in Edmodo

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to set up text alerts in Edmodo. Begin by opening your browser and go to the Edmodo website. Select Settings, which is on the top fight side of the page. Now click on the Notifications drop-down menu and select Text Message. Type in your cell phone number one the next blank space. Then select your cell phone provider. Then check the boxes that you wish to be alerted to. Finish by clicking Save Notifications. This video will benefit those viewers who u...

How To: Increase your low virtual memory on Windows XP

This video demonstrates how to increase your computer's virtual memory in Windows XP. To increase virtual memory in Windows XP: - On your desktop, right click on My Computer then select Properties. - On the System Properties Window, click on the Advanced tab. Under Performance, click Settings. - A new window should appear, click on Advanced tab, look for Virtual Memory then click Change. - The virtual memory window should now appear, select your main hard drive (usually C: ), then you can set...

How To: Use hairspray with Nexxus

Kevin Mancuso shows three simple hair spray techniques using the nexus finishing mist. When straightening hair with a flat iron1) Lightly spray the finishing mist on every section of the hair. 2) Use a flat iron to straighten your hair. When curling hair with curl rollers1) Set up the rollers and spray the finishing mist on the base of the curl roller. 2) Lightly spray the entire curling set with the finishing mist. 3) Remove the rollers from your hair. Retaining volume underneath the hair1) ...

How To: Apply and move a ball marker in golf

This video explains the importance of marking your ball on the putting green. If someone else is also playing golf, and theirs hits yours (and it isn't marked), its a two stroke penalty. In order to mark the ball, set a coin directly behind the ball onto the green. Then when you replace your ball, set it directly in front of the coin. It is important to always put your ball in front of the coin so you don't accidentally gain or lose advantage. When putting your marker in place, make sure to n...

How To: Use Auto-FP high speed sync for Nikon SB speedlights

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use Auto-FP high speed flash on the Nikon SB camera. Begin by attaching the SB speed light onto the camera and turn on the speed light. This video will be setting up vie the camera menu. In he menu, set it at 1/250s and exit out the menu. The "FP" icon will now appear on the LCD panel. Increase it to 1/8000s or stop up to F/2. 8. This video will benefit those viewers who are interested in photography and would like to learn how to use Auto-FP on a ...

How To: Make your table over for the holidays

This video helps the holiday table settings add a fun and colorful theme to each holiday. Using white plates and table cloths, along with clear glass settings, will help to bring out the colors and details of the decorative additions to the table. Having scented candles or other types of fragrances will highlight and compliment the holiday table theme you have set. The table decorations you will see don't need to match, they only need to flow in with the theme you have arranged. This video wi...

How To: Shoot in slow motion on a camcorder in Sony Vegas

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a slow motion video on a camcorder in Sony Vegas. In a film camera, this is called "overcranking". On your camcorder, set your rec format to PH 720.60 P. Then open your clip in Sony Vegas and set up a time line. Then make a region around the entire clip and select Render As. Go to Custom and change the frame rate to 59. 940 (Double NTSC). Now save it. This video ill benefit those viewers who produce videos and would like to learn how to make t...

How To: Set up the Pocketwizard with a Nikon SB-800 and SB-900

In this Electronics video you will see how to set up the Pocketwizard with a Nikon SB-800 and SB-900. When you use Pocketwizard as a master to trigger the flash, the remote flashes for a working distance of 1600 feet as against 33 feet. First attach a Pocketwizard unit to the flash by using the Velcro stickers. Plug in the cable supplied with the Pocketwizard in the ‘Flash’ slot. Open the rubber door on SB-800 and plug in the other end of the cord into ‘sync’. Turn it ON. When the connection ...

How To: Set up Xbox Live using a laptop and ethernet cable

This video shows you how to set up XBox Live using a laptop and Ethernet cable. The materials you will need are an Ethernet cable, an Xbox 360, and a laptop or desktop computer. First, you will need to connect your computer to your wireless network. Next, you must connect your computer to your Xbox 360 using your Ethernet cable. Power up your computer, go to the start menu and select network. In the window that appears, select the Network and Sharing Center located below the address bar. A ne...

How To: Make a neat necklace & earring organizer

For anyone with jewelry sets consisting of earrings and a necklace, learn how to make this organizer to avoid tangles, broken pieces, or mismatched sets. Go to any Wal-Mart store and purchase a stacking shelf, which has a grid pattern. This will be used for your earrings. You will also need a towel rack (also from Wal-Mart), which will hold all of your necklaces. Bend one of the legs of the stacking shelf, so that you can have the shelf sit vertically without falling over. Because it is a gri...

How To: Set up a home group in Windows 7

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to set up a home group in Windows 7. Begin by clicking on the Start button and select Control Panel. Select Choose home group and sharing options, which is under Network and Internet. Click on the Create a home group button and select all the files that you want to share. Click Next and write down your home group password. Users can also click on the View home group password if they forget the code. This video will benefit those viewers who have a Win...

How To: Cut floor joists to length quickly and accurately

Fine Homebuilding with Jim Anderson demonstrates how to cut floor joists to length. Inspect the rim line to know where to set the joists. Set the joists to the layout on the rim line using a two man team. Tap a nail into the joist to keep it from moving around. Instead of standing the joists up to square them, cut them on both ends. Line the chalk line up with the rim line and snap the line across the joists to mark them. This will simultaneously measure and square them. Finally, line the joi...

How To: Use a Polaris incident light meter

In this Fine Art video tutorial you will learn how to use a Polaris incident light meter. The meter has a power, mode, ISO control and a multi flash exposure buttons. On the side you have the up / down and the trigger buttons. Power on the light meter. Select the mode, say ambient light and then set the ISO by pressing the ISO button and the up/down button. Now using only the up/down button, set the shutter speed. Then place the meter under your chin to meter the light on your face. Press the...

How To: Make a catapult in Little Big Planet

This video is by chilled chaos demonstrates how to make a moving catapult in LittleBigPlanet. In materials first use the cardboard to draw and two legs at the bottom. Detach it from the ground. Take the rubber tool from the tool box and make two wheels. Take bolts and attach to wheels. Make the switches on it and set the right and left direction. Do the setting for the wheels. Make a basket and attach it with the previous structure that it can move up and down. Set the timings to set the spee...

How To: Disable the user account control in Windows Vista/7

ClosetFool shows you how to disable UAC in Windows 7 and Vista. UAC is there to protect your computer by asking if you authorized the program to run or make changes. However, it can become annoying constantly having to click "continue" in the dialog box when trying to run programs. To disable it, first click the start button. Type UAC into the search box. The search should return with one selection. Click on it, and select whichever setting you like. In this video, ClosetFool set it to "never...

How To: Set up your computer to make Silverlight applications

This is a Computers & Programming video tutorial where you will learn how to set up your developer computer for Silverlight applications. First you need to install some tools on your developer computer. The premier developer tool from Microsoft is Visual Studio. If you don’t have a license, install Visual Web Developer Express which is free. It is installed via the web platform installer. Then you need to install the Silverlight toolkit. Go to Silverlight codeplex and you will find a complete...

How To: Arrange casual and formal place settings

Lifestyle expert Clinton Kelly shares tips for setting the table for a dinner party, either casual or more formal. For a casual dinner party he recommends using only a water glass and a non-specific wine glass. The plate goes in the center with a napkin in a ring placed on top of the plate. Two knives are placed to the right of the plate and two forks to the left.

How To: Get free Verizon ringtones

Magicmattman1 teaches you how to get free Verizon ringtones. You will need a Verizon phone and iTunes. Start iTunes and go to Preferences. Then go to Import settings and set it to MP3 Encoder. Click Custom, set it to 96 kbps and click Ok. Right click on a song, click Get Info, then Options. Here you have to uncheck Start time and click Ok. Start the song and see which 30 seconds you want as your ringtone. Now go back and enter the values you want for start and stop time. Right click and selec...

How To: Graph x squared & the square root of x

In this video the instructor shows how to sketch the graph of x squared and square root of x. The first equation is the x squared which is y = x * x. Now to sketch this take a sample values of x and substitute in the equation to get the value of y. Similarly find the set of points for the equation. Finally plot these points and sketch this graph which is in the form of a parabola. The curve is in the form of alphabet 'U' with its vertex at the bottom. Now similarly take the square root of x e...

How To: Install a toilet with ease

First, apply wax to the toilet hole so it doesn't leak. Next install the supply line. Set the bolts on the flange and attach a wax ring onto the bottom of the toilet. Set the toilet over the bolts. Next, stick the gasket to the bottom of the tank and put the tank on the toilet. Tighten the bolts on either side of the tank. Then, hook the supply line up to the toilet. Attach the toilet seat to the toilet by screwing it into place. Finally, turn on the water supply. Your low flow toilet is now ...

How To: Pan zoom in slow motion in Pinnacle Studio

This is a helpvids video that demonstrates how to use the pan and zoom features in the Pinnacle Studio. By clicking on the video camera icon above the time line, you will see the special effects options. First select the scene you would like to add the effect to. Then chose the Pan and Zoom special effect. Key frames are used to control the zoom level and the panning. Insert the first key frame, set the zoom and pan position. Next insert the last key frame and set ending zoom level and pan po...

How To: Make a building explode in After Effects

This video shows you how to create a building explosion (more specifically, the Statue of Liberty) in Adobe After Effects in less than ten minutes. The smoke and fire are downloaded separately, while the shattering of the statue is created in After Effects. First, duplicate the layers into what will and what will not explode, then create a mask around each one. Then, set the shatter effect to the exploding layer. Set the shape pattern to glass to make it more realistic. Also, you can raise th...

How To: Set appearances and themes in Windows XP

This is another HelpVids video on technology. In this segment we will learn how to set appearances and themes in the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. The videos starts by right-clicking on a blank area of the desktop, then selecting ‘Properties’. The presenter then clicks on the ‘Appearance’ tab. Clicking on ‘Advance’ will open some very detailed options such as changing the font in a title bar window. You can also change the size of the fonts in this window. The options are truly endle...

How To: Sear tuna steak

To sear your tuna steak, first start off with a piece of steak. Users may choose to season it with some salt. Next make sure you have a pan that’s set to medium high heat with a little bit of oil on the bottom to keep it from sticking. You also want to make sure that your tuna is set room temperature. That way it sears a little bit better. Place in your tuna into the pan. You just want to let the tuna cook. Do not move it. You can see how much it has been cooked by looking at the side of the ...

How To: Design an asian tea set arrangement for your home

The editor in the video designs an Asian 'Tea Set Arrangement'. He has put a green flower foam on a dish and a small bowl is also kept on the dish. He takes sprouted iris bulbs and arranges them next to the foam and then puts the chopsticks on the small bowl. He fixes ivy leaves on the foam and then arranges bamboo foliage in the middle. He takes three bamboo sticks, one long and two small in size. The longer stick is placed in between and the smaller ones on both the sides. After that he pla...

How To: Throw an enjoyable cocktail party

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to throw a cocktail party. This video provides many tips on how to prepare for a cocktail party. To have a cocktail party, you should have enough seats for at least 20% of the guests. Arrange your furniture into a U-shape to allow people to move in and out easily. Set out a variety of food and snacks. You may choose to have candles. Create a music playlist that will lasts the entire party and that everyone will enjoy. Set up trays around the room for ...

How To: Build massive chest muscles with the dumbell press

If you're tired of getting sand kicked in your face at the beach because of your tiny chest muscles then the dumbell press exercise is for you. This professional tutorial demonstrates the simple workout that can build up your pectoral muscles in a healthy manner. The dumbell bench press is an awesome functional, athletic movement for you athletes. You will work the target muscle better by visualizing the target muscle. Go slow (a 3-1-3 tempo), and visualize that you are squeezing water out of...

How To: Recycle candles

You're a committed environmentalist but you love your candles. What are you to do? Did you know that you can recycle your candles? There's bound to be stuff left over. Just watch this video and learn!