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News: Is Open Source Really Insecure?

To go Open Source or go proprietary? There is a common conception that open-source is unsafe and insecure and therefore companies should rather go for proprietary solutions. They think that because software is termed "open-source", that the world can see the vulnerabilities of the software and might exploit it, and less informed people tend to think that open-source software can be modified while it is running.

How To: Take an XBox 360 console completely apart

There are a lot of reasons to want to open a XBox 360 console case. You might want to fix it because it's broken. You might to flash the disc drive, or you might want to cut cut a hole the shape of a big X in the side of it. Whatever the case, you're going to need to open the case and disassemble it first. This video will show you how to take your XBox 360 apart completely, down to the fans on the boards. Now you can make whatever changes you wish. Good luck on the return trip. Take an XBox 3...

How To: Replace Pentalobe Screws on an iPhone 4 with a Pentalobular Screwdriver

You've all probably heard about Apple's attempts to thwart iPhone 4 users from opening up their own devices, thanks to their sly maneuvers in switching out everyone's screws with those funky pentalobular screws. But one thing Apple will never learn— they will never have complete control. Where there's a will, there's a way. And if someone wants to fix their own iPhone or modify it slightly, they're going to do it, regardless of what screws bind it together.

The Ultimate Guide: Diagnosing & Fixing Connection Issues, Part II

Hello everyone and welcome to Part II - The Ultimate Guide: Diagnosing & Fixing Connection Issues. In this tutorial we will discuss more advanced methods that I took in order to fix our home network. I have also attached a link to download the FREE eBook - so feel free to download it to you can refer to this manual when you are experiencing connection issues. I would also like to note that the manual has been loaded onto a free server - it will remain on the server until people stop downloadi...

How To: Change a flat tire with a stud

Being stranded with a flat tire in the middle of the freeway is no fun. That's why it's useful to keep a stud around, like DailyCandy does, to do all the heavy auto maintenance work. However, just in case you don't have one around, they show you in their Easy Does It series, the best way to remove and change a flat tire. Next time you get a flat on your way to a party, you can fix it and get back on the road in no time flat.

How To: Remove strong color cast from images in Photoshop

Color cast? What is it? It refers to an unwanted tint of a particular color in your photograph, which effects the whole picture evenly. It can be a ghastly sight, destroying an otherwise beautiful photo, but there is a cure. It's a common problem in digital photography, but a common fix in digital photo software, like Adobe Photoshop. This video will show you 6 different techniques to removing color casting in your images. Remove strong color cast from images in Photoshop.

How To: Soften a portrait without selections in Photoshop CS3

In this Photoshop CS3 tutorial you will learn an easy way to soften a portrait. Create the silky soft look of a dreamy photo in a few seconds with the help of Photoshop. No selections needed, but a sneaky channel move makes a quick fix. Remove surface blemishes like acne in a few seconds. This Photoshop trick for softening imgaes is great when in a time jam. Soften a portrait without selections in Photoshop CS3.

How To: Clear a cartridge jam on a Kodak G600 Printer Dock

This interactive Kodak printer tutorial takes you through every step necessary to fully clear a cartridge jam on a Kodak EasyShare G600 Printer Dock. If you have a Kodak EasyShare digital camera, you probably have one of these G600 printers, and you've probably had a problem with it, like a stuck printer cartridge, or a cartridge jam, so fix it yourself, let Kodak teach you how. Clear a cartridge jam on a Kodak G600 Printer Dock.

How To: Turn your brown grass green again without chemicals

Is your lawn looking a little grim lately? Well, no need to reach for toxic chemicals, check out this clip instead! In this tutorial, gardening specialist, Carl Grimm, shows you how to fix your lawn naturally and avoid all that yucky stuff that harms kids and pets. Follow along and go green (literally!) with your front yard for summer! Turn your brown grass green again without chemicals.

News: Fix your facebook post settings.

With the new privacy settings updates that are rolling out this week there are a couple glitches. Currently people's posts are being set to 'only me'. You need to manually change this before anyone will be able to see your status updates or game posts. I'm confident facebook will fix this soon, but until then here's how to do it.

How To: Help tired eyes

For people who suffer from puffy eyes in the morning, Amy provides three quick fixes for this condition. First, she suggests that you dunk a spoon in a glass of ice water for 30 seconds and then put the spoon in your eye socket for 30 seconds. Repeat as necessary. The cold will allow your puffy eyes to deflate somewhat, this can also be done with a bag of frozen peas or carrots. This can also be done with slices of cold cucumbers, which in addition to being cold, can help reduce the water ten...

How To: Avoid cut off rays in Trapcode Shine for After Effects

This software tutorial shows you how to fix cut off light rays when working in the Shine plug-in for After Effects. Shine is a 2D plug-in for After Effects, Motion, Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro that simulates 3D volumetric light effects within your editor. Watch and learn three ways to make your light effects perfect by stopping cut off problems in Trapcode Shine. Avoid cut off rays in Trapcode Shine for After Effects.

How To: Clear a paper jam on a Kodak G600 Printer Dock

This interactive Kodak printer tutorial takes you through every step necessary to fully clear a paper jam on a Kodak EasyShare G600 Printer Dock. If you have a Kodak EasyShare digital camera, you probably have one of these G600 printers, and you've probably had a problem with it, like a stuck printer cartridge, or a paper jam, so fix it yourself, let Kodak teach you how. Clear a paper jam on a Kodak G600 Printer Dock.

How To: Remove car scratches with super glue

An easy video tutorial on removing scratches on your car. The materials needed are: fresh hidden paint, best to get it under the spare tire, #220 sandpaper, super glue, green wax, aluminum foil, and a hair blower. This will be of great use when those big SUV's scratch your little car. Watch this instructional video and learn how to easily fix small scratches on your car. Remove car scratches with super glue.

News: Mirror Image

While a cast member is our filming a prank, perhaps over a weekend, go into their house or appartment and turn everything upside down. By that I mean permanently fix all the household furnature (ie. desks, bookshelves, bed, fridge) to the ceiling. So he'll return to find his world had been turned upside down... literally.