An accelerometer is capable of detecting how the device is being moved by the user, a feature which can add an extra level of functionality for an application which knows how to take advantage of it. This video explains several different methods for incorporating the presence of an accelerometer into your mobile content.
Calf drops are simple exercises that produce big results. Calf drops involve standing up on your toes on an elevated plank, shifting your weight to one foot, and then lowering yourself down.
Two Corpses in One Grave is a difficult achievement in Halo: Reach if you don't know where to look on mission 3. You will have your chance right after you acquire the Target Locator when two Wraiths show up for the killing! Just be sure to aim straight and true and you will be alright!
If you're still playing Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, then this video from NextGenTactics will hopefully help your gaming on the Ambush map. This covers Ambush gameplay on the PlayStation 3, and will show you some easy routes that you can use to move about the map, minimize enemy confrontation, and increase your chances of surprising the enemy.
There are only two extra strikers to unlock in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, but they are hard to get. This video will show you how to unlock them by defeating Mr. Chau on the world map. They are quite effective, and Mr. Chau especially makes a great striker upgrade for any character.
Love IMDB? Want to make it even better? With the TweakMDB Firefox extension, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this handy home-computing how-to from the folks at Tekzilla can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes' time. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Whether you're just embarking on a new exercise regimen or are a seasoned weight-lifting chunkhead who needs a little extra cardio to get that last amount of fat off, training using stairs is effective for everyone.
Chances are that if you've attended any amount of Victoria's Secret's semi-annual sales, you've probably got enough bras to start your own lingerie store. But because you don't have an entire showroom to store those babies, your bras are probably just lying around wherever they fit.
In this clip from Kitty the Coupon Diva, learn how to find and use rebates in any store: supermarkets, drug stores.. anywhere! Get tons of freebies from product companies simply by shopping smarter. Kitty will also show you how to find these offers online after you have made your purchases for increased savings.
In this clip, learn how to get amazing amounts of goodies in the mail for free! Kitty, the coupon diva, will show you how to request things like free samples and manufacturer coupons from companies so you can stock pile them and save. Get extra freebies every time you open up your mailbox with these awesome tips.
Spraycans filled with paint have been the graffiti artist's chosen medium of artistic creation since the street/urban art form began. Graffiti artists utilize spray cans daily to create sociopolitical commentary and to animate their work, so why not give these important tools a chance to shine on their own for once?
Glossy buttons are the preferred type of button to use on websites for links. If you're here, chances are you're wondering how to make them yourself. You've come to the right place. This video will teach you how to quickly and easily create glossy buttons for your website using Photoshop CS4. Give your links some flair!
In this clip, learn how to create a mint flavored ice cube that you can serve in any drink and add a little freshness to it. These cubes are wonderful in iced tea, cocktails, lemonade and even water!
In this tutorial, learn all about headshots from producer and actress Kathleen Cooke. Kathleen will tell you all about what you need for a great headshot that will work in Los Angeles. From what to wear to how to pose, Kathleen will get you started. Chances are the headshots you have from back home won't cut it in LA, so make sure you have a great set and carry them with you - always!
We believe that makeup is a total facial picker upper and confidence booster, but we also believe that sometimes, when a gal has to choose between getting a few extra ZZZs and putting on smokey eyes, the ZZZs have to come first.
This video features a former bass fishing guide explaining how to use a drop shot rig properly when you fish. The presenter in this video is fishing in February, so his chances of success are low, but his points are valid and should help get you a little closer to catching 700 bass like he did in 2008.
Leave your schlubby ponytails to your hot yoga class. Ponytails are great for getting hair out of your face for times when you're doing things more active than clicking a computer mouse, but braids add that extra chic touch that looks like you've actually put some effort into your hairstyle.
In this tutorial learn how to look extra special for any occasion. You will get a step by step on how to apply makeup in a retro 1950s style.
Interested in adding a feline specimen to your paper menagerie? Perhaps a housecat? Have extra paper and time to match? This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper cat (neko) using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper kitties, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.
Interested in adding an avian specimen to your paper menagerie? Maybe some sort of waterfowl? Have extra paper and time to match? This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper swan using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper birds, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.
Breast cancer is scary, and is affecting more and more women every day. But, did you know that you could eat certain foods and decrease your risk of disease?
This Photoshop tutorial video teaches you how to make any photo look like it was hand drawn. The image selected should have a relatively simple background, because a too detailed image will not turn out properly. Use the high pass tool and the sketch paper tool and you pretty much have your hand drawn image. Follow this video for extra tips on how to get your image to look like hand drawn perfection.
The pink wog (also known as the techno wog) is a silly-looking fly that gets the job done. Designed to float on the surface, it attracts silvers and other fish. The supplies are rather exotic: a marabou tail, deer hair dyed pink, and more. It's also a very messy fly to make, and you need to take extra care when putting it together.
Attention aspiring horror movie makers! Have an interest in making fake heads to use as your gory extras? BITY Mold Supply has supplied the world with this great tutorial on how to cast a silicone head or face from Gel-10 and Polyfoam. In the later half of this video, BITY lends great tips on how to paint your finished silicone face for a realistic look.
MatttChapman shows you how to add a simple dutch tilt to your filmmaking bag of tricks. Tripods conventionally only pan and tilt, but this trick adds an extra dimension. All you need is a tripod and a camera! It's just a matter of messing with the base plate to get this simple dutch angle.
Kidnapped? Playing around? Well no matter why you have been trapped in the trunk of a car, you'll need to get out. Escaping new cars is easy as they come with a lever, but chances are if you're being captured the captors won't be using that kind of vehicle. So you will need to be more creative.
Getting your period is an exciting milestone, but it can also be kind of scary. Don’t freak out—here’s what you need to know. Learn how to deal with getting your period for the first time. You will need basic knowledge of the female body, some thin maxi pads, pantiliners, or tampons, and an extra pair of underwear.
Check out this clip courtesy of National Geographic Channel's new series, What Would Happen If? You could be a master of the board game Monopoly (or at least the UK version of Monopoly) just by watching this video tutorial. Money and hotels and jail spells fun!
Although there's no guarantee, there are a few ways to minimize your chances of getting and paying for traffic tickets. Always drive safely, and, should you get one, use these tips to try to beat your traffic ticket.
An advanced tutorial on Krumping and Krump dancing. You'll learn: Chest Hits
Ah, the alluring glow of the LED light. Whether you're looking to create a bit of romantic (albeit extremely geeky) ambiance, or you just want to have some extra emergency lighting around the house, a set of mini LED candles is a great thing to have. They also happen to be quick, easy, and cheap to make yourself. In this video, executive editor Mike Haney demonstrates how to do it.
This Microsoft Word tutorial discusses some tips and tricks for speeding up your work and adding extra function to Microsoft Word.
Push ups using the swiss ball make a great exercise even better. Adding a Swiss Ball to the push up creates an element of instability and extra challenge.
In this how to video, you will learn how to use the Nerf Gun Long Shot. First, you will need to know about the magazine. These can hold 8 shots and are spring loaded. Do not load 8 shots, as it will jam. Instead, load 6 shots to prevent this. The shots can be used in other guns, but the Long Shot magazine can only use this shots. The holes in the shots make a whistling sound. If you get shot, you will feel it regardless of distance. The gun has a trigger, a mount, a quick grab design, a hidde...
The video shows how to make an extra long ping pong smoke bomb. For this we need a long sheet of aluminum foil (length of the foil depends on the number of ping pong balls we use), 12 ping pong balls is used in the video (any number of balls can be used), a pair of scissors and a lighter.
In this video, Betty, from Betty's Kitchen, demonstrates how to cook her steak fajitas. The ingredients for this recipe are: 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak, cut into strips; 1 onion, cut in lengthwise wedges; 1 green bell pepper, cut lengthwise, 1 red bell pepper, also cut lengthwise; 2 Tbsp lime juice; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves of minced garlic; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup minced cilantro; 1 package fajita seasoning, (any brand); 2 Tbsp extra virgin ...
This origami box looks rather simple to make. You take a piece of paper and fold it into a triangle. Be sure to make the fold visible to see. Take the extra piece from the triangle and fold it up so as to form another crease. This extra piece will be removed in order to create the box. After you remove the extra piece refold the paper along existing fold to reform the triangle. Then fold the triangle in half, making sure that the edges meet perfectly. Then unfold the paper and take the corner...
You may think you'll never be in an emergency situation, but you can never be too prepared! This video provides excellent tips on what to bring and do in an emergency situation.
It's not too uncommon for your basement to become extraordinarily messy, as that is where unused items tend to migate.
Smartphones have otherworldly specs these days, so it's relatively uncommon that you hear someone complaining about display resolution, build quality, or general speed and performance. At best, these are secondary concerns, with the number 1 issue almost unilaterally being battery life.
