If you're ever in a situation where you need to take a peek at the wireless spectrum, whether it's for Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices, there's a fascinating Python 3-based tool called Sparrow-wifi you should check out. It's cross-platform, easy to use, and has an impressive GUI that shows you the signal strength of nearby devices.
Welcome to the first annual Next Reality 30, our list of people who've made the biggest impact on the augmented reality space in the last 12 months — and what a 12-month roller-coaster ride it's been. Apple introduced ARKit-powered apps last fall, Google launched ARCore for Android soon after, Snapchat began monetizing AR, and the Magic Leap One headset finally came out. These are historic times.
This year's big iPhone update, iOS 12, aims to solve many of the issues that arose during iOS 11's controversial, buggy tenure. With that in mind, it may be tempting to jump on board the new software immediately and leave iOS 11 in the dust for good. Here are some reasons why you might want to reconsider joining the iOS 12 beta.
While our time with the Protostar VM from Exploit Exercises was lovely, we must move on to bigger things and harder challenges. Exploit Exercises' Fusion VM offers some more challenging binary exploitation levels for us to tackle. The biggest change is that these levels are all network services, which means we'll write our first remote exploits.
Sometimes I forget that I'm also a fiction writer, so I thought it might be a nice change of pace to share one of my stories with you. I wrote this piece awhile ago for an anthology that never came together and I'm tired of just sitting on it.
Smartphones are now indispensable when traveling. Domestic and overseas travel alike require food, navigation, translation, and so much more to make work or vacation successful. Gone are the days of lugging multiple tourist books around with you everywhere you go — you need to let your smartphone handle the dirty work.
Fixing frizzy hair is as easy as applying haircare products that contain silicone, dimethicone or cyclomethicone. Learn about these haircare products that can help control frizzy hair in this free video on haircare from an experienced hairdresser.
When cutting or trimming your own bangs, make sure your bangs are dry, and use a comb to hold down the bangs while you are cutting them. Learn to hold the comb at a 90-degree angle to cut or trim bangs in this free video on haircare from an experienced hairdresser.
Starting a rug is the hardest thing to do, and beginners are often better served to work on a start made by an experienced rug maker to become comfortable with the stitch. That being said, there's nothing that can't be learned with a little help and practice. Watch this video weaving tutorial and learn how to weave a toothbrush rug starting from a tight braid.
Are you a new parent? Changing a diaper can look a bit complicated- see an experienced mom demonstrate the simple steps required so you'll be an expert in no time. First things first, gather all the items that you need: a diaper, any ointments or creams that your doctor may have recommended, wipes or soft towels a large towel or changing pad and some of you might want to use a changing table if that is your choice.
Even some experienced cross stitchers find the French knot difficult to make, and beginning stitchers are often afraid to choose patterns containing them. Luckily, the technique you will learn in this tutorial will make it easier to learn and to execute. In this video clip, your instructor will do several in a row just so you can get the hang of it. Once you decide to take the leap and try this cross stitch knot, use this video to help you along. So grab a piece of fabric, thread your needle ...
There is more than one way to open a coconut, and according to the video there’s a girly and a manly way. First you can see the advanced method using a machete to quickly open a coconut reserved for the experienced. The secret trick for all the rest of us is to hammer in a nail or screwdriver to get to the water.
This 3 part how to video teaches you swing dance aerials and jumps. Learn how to do an overhead "A" jump, the supported leader's somersault, an aerial vault, a kip, the neckbreaker and a hip slide. These moves can be very dangerous if you not an experienced swing dancer. Please practice these moves with caution and under the supervision of a professional.
Show off your DJ skills with these intermediate scratching moves. Learn how to do dj scratch moves such as tears, flares and orbits in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.
Song transitions are a crucial part of a DJ set. Learn how to go from one song to the next with a seamless segues in this free DJ tutorial from an experienced disc jockey.
A dirty or dusty record can pop or skip. Learn how clean vinyl records in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
The rock drum beat is an intricate drum pattern that incorporates the hi-hat, snare and bass drum. Learn some tips for playing various patterns of the rock drum beat from an experienced drumming instructor in this free music lesson video series.
There are several types of chords including major, minor, suspended and dominant. Watch this experienced musician as he explains the basic essentials of music theory such as understanding notes and beats in this free online video series.
Intonation is the ability for a violin to be as in tune high up on the neck as it is on the open strings. Learn a few tips on how to check and correct violin intonation from an experienced musician in this free video.
Finger positions on a violin are very close together and the slightest movement will change the pitch of the notes. Learn tips on how to always correctly position your hands in 2nd position on a violin from an experienced musician in this free video.
In this emergency preparedness video series, learn what to do when you need to call 911, or even if you call by accident. Our expert, an experienced 911 dispatch operator, Jill Maglione, will tell you what the most important information you need to give is, why you need to give your address, why you may be asked to stay on the line, how to get to the point about what type of emergency you have, how to teach kids to use 911, how to report a car accident, and more tips you need for emergency pr...
If you are a somewhat experienced card magician, and don't mind investing twenty dollars into a specialty deck, then this elaborate magic trick is for you. It is called Fadeout, while it requires some fancy moves, including a one-handed fan and one challenging sleight-of-hand move, the effect is very cool. Some storytelling is necessary to really sell this one, so quieter magicians need not apply.
Remove gum from hair by using oil, peanut butter or ice. Learn to use each of these methods to remove gum from hair in this free video on haircare from an experienced hairdresser.
When using a diffuser to blow-dry hair, turn the blow-dryer on low to keep curls from breaking apart and frizzing. Find out more about using diffusers, including substituting tube socks as diffusers, in this free how to video on haircare from an experienced hairdresser.
When selecting a hairstyle for your face shape, identify if your face is square, oval, round or heart shaped, and then style hair and bangs accordingly. Shape hairstyles for each type of face using this free video from an experienced hairdresser.
The clarinet is one of the most versatile of wind instruments with the ability to have multiple different tones. Play the clarinet like a pro quickly and easily with tips from an experienced musician in these free video music lessons.
A game warden's job is to enforce the hunting, fishing and trapping laws in the United States. Learn how to become a game warden with tips from an experienced game warden in this free hunting video series.
Match the saxophone notes with the corresponding keys. Learn tips for playing the saxophone in these free sax lessons from an experienced player.
Kiatsu massage for head and neck pain uses a series of pressure points along the lines of the body. Watch how to administer this alternative medicine with tips from an experienced masseuse in this free healing arts video series.
If your looking for a break from monopoly and checkers, try your hand at the ancient Chinese board game Go. Go is a strategic board game in which you must try to surround a vacant point on the board with your stones and avoid getting your stones tied up by your opponent.
Don't let the ice keep you at home! Learn how to remove ice from your driveway and sidewalk in this free winter maintenance video from an experienced deicing expert.
A bad phonograph cartridge can damage your records. Learn how to change a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Self-recording and mixing music today is easier than ever with programs such as Apple's Logic Pro 8. Mix any piece of multi-track music easily and quickly with tips from an experienced studio engineer in these free recording videos.
Don't want a root canal? Learn about alternatives to root canals, such as fillings, in this free dental care video from an experienced dentist.
Root canal warning signs. Learn how to determine if you need a root canal in this free dental health video from an experienced dentist.
Finger positions on a violin are very close together and the slightest movement will change the pitch of the notes. Learn tips on how to always correctly position your hands in 4th position on a violin from an experienced musician in this free video.
Finger positions on a violin are very close together and the slightest movement will change the pitch of the notes. Learn tips on how to always correctly position your hands in 3rd position on a violin from an experienced musician in this free video.
Finger positions on a violin are very close together and the slightest movement will change the pitch of the notes. Learn tips on how to always correctly position your hands in 2nd position on a violin from an experienced musician in this free video.
Learn how an overnight nurse prepares for the late shift with expert nursing tips from an experienced night nurse in this free online late shift related video series.
In this video series of diy home leak repair, our construction expert and experienced handyman shows you how to do a complete and thorough job of patching that annoying hole in your ceiling.
