How To: Make Betty's cheaseburger and fries casserole
With all those cheese and fries casseroles out there, why not add some hearty ground beef to the mix? Betty shows you her unique recipe for a scrumptious delight.
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How To: Deal with cockroaches
These hearty bugs are here simply to elicit screams and revulsion – or so it seems. Apparently they can survive nuclear waste, but that doesn't mean they impossible to get rid of. Deal with them pronto with this video on how to get rid of those pesky bugs.
How To: Detect the signs of alcoholism
Worried about your or someone you love's relationship with alcohol? Not all alcoholics fit the stereotype of the down-and-out drunk. Learn to recognize the warning signs in yourself or a loved one.
How To: Get a copy of a house deed
Looking to move the right way? Owning a piece of property is an important goal for many people. Here’s how to obtain a copy of proof of ownership.
How To: Keep a dog safe in cars
Contrary to what most people do, letting your dog stick it's head out the window is not a safe way of transporting your animal! Check out this video for some tips on how to safely travel with your dog.
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Discovering your partner's affair can be devastating, but it doesn't have to mean the end of the relationship.
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How To: Install a blade into a jeweler's saw
Learn how to install a blade into a jeweler's saw with this two-part video tutorial. Make sure your jewelers saw blade is facing outward and the teeth are pointing down. Run a finger over the blade before inserting it to make sure it is in the right position. Once it is in correctly, tighten the thumb screws at the top and bottom first.
How To: Make hummingbird food
The tiny hummingbird is the only bird that can fly upside down and backwards. Attract these expert fliers to your feeder with this simple nectar recipe. Learn how to make hummingbird food with this how to video.
How To: Use a rice cooker to cook other foods
You don't need a stove to whip up pasta, soup, vegetables, meat, or even dessert—all you need is a rice cooker! Watch this video to learn how to use a rice cooker to cook foods other than rice.
How To: Treat a nosebleed
Nosebleed or the official term is epistaxis is bleeding from the nasal cavity. Nose bleeds are very common and are often caused by dry air, illness, or trauma. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments of nose bleeds in this medical how-to video.
How To: Prepare vegan portobello burgers
This is a easy recipe for vegan portobello burgers that serve 4. It has a 20 min prep time and a 20 min cook time.
News: First Case of West Nile in Kansas Causes Statewide Concern
A case of West Nile virus recently confirmed in a person in Barton County, is the first human case of 2017 in Kansas. State health officials confirmed the appearance of West Nile this year in a press release on June 9th.
How To: Science Says You're Taking Too Many Showers (Are You?)
My morning just doesn't start without a cup of coffee and an incredibly hot shower. There's nothing better than sloughing off sleep with a dose of warm, cleansing water. Except, as scientists are pointing out, our habit of showering daily isn't exactly the healthiest choice. Though it feels great, if you have a shower-a-day habit like I do, you're showering all wrong.
How To: Dry Fruit in Your Oven—No Dehydrator Required
Dried fruit makes a great, healthy snack by itself, and it's a nice addition to both sweet and savory dishes. Most people assume you have to have a dehydrator to make it at home, but you don't really need one unless you plan on drying fruit pretty frequently. Your oven does the job just fine. Drying fruit in an oven is a pretty simple process: just bake it at a low temperature for a long time. It's usually cheaper than buying dried fruit from the grocery store, and a great way to use extra fr...
How To: Keep Your Hair Fabulous & Oil-Free Between Washes with DIY Dry Shampoo
For the days when you don't want to, or don't have time to wash your hair, dry shampoo can be a lifesaver. There are tons of commercial brands that make them, but personally, I've always had better luck with homemade ones. Read on to learn how to make your own dry shampoo for any hair color (and why you should use it).
How To: Farm bandits for rare trade objects in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Finding all of the rare trade objects in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood can be infuriating, what with random item drops and quests to juggle. Watch this video for a guide to farming trade objects by killing bandits along a particular route.
How To: Restore a deleted file on your computer
Oh no! You've just accidentally deleted an important computer file! Have no fear. When you delete a file on your computer, it is not necessarily destroyed. This video will show you how to search for and restore your file before it is lost forever.
How To: Get to sleep and stay there
Missing out on a good night’s sleep can leave your feeling groggy and unproductive. Make sure your always get the z’s you need by creating a good sleeping environment, avoiding stimulants and getting enough exercise.
How To: Upload images with the ImageBot Firefox add-on
If you're a Firefox user and frequently use free image hosting services à la ImageShack & Photobucket, then you've no reason not to check out the ImageBot Firefox extension, which does quite a lot to streamline the picture uploading process.
How To: Improve search engine optimization with classified ads
There're plenty of great ways to get traffic, especially this off-site optimization technique using classified ads to point website traffic back into your site itself.
How To: Make country gravy
Homemade biscuits are great. But coupled with homemade gravy, they’re irresistible! Follow this Howcast recipe guide to learn how to make country style gravy.
How To: Cook a tangy Indian paneer with bell peppers
There aren’t too many people who don’t like paneer, an Indian homemade cheese. You won’t be able to resist this colorful and simply delicious way to enjoy paneer. The combination of cumin, fennel, onion and mustard seeds puts a whole new twist on this protein packed dish! Watch this how to video and try this tangy Indian paneer recipe today.
How To: Make Indian cabbage subzi
Always keep some cabbage handy because it has a long shelf life. It’s great for those days when you can’t think of anything else to make.
How To: Rearrange the Tabs in Your Galaxy S20's Camera App
Samsung simplified the interface in its Camera app for the Galaxy S20. It's easier to use for the most part, but now you have to go digging to access certain camera modes. To make up for this, One UI now lets you rearrange the tabs in the Camera app.
News: Galaxy S9 One UI Update Is Now Available for AT&T, Sprint & Verizon Customers
We've been expecting the latest Android Pie update for current Samsung flagships like the Galaxy S9 and Note 9 for some time now, but Samsung's running behind schedule in the United States. Thankfully, it appears that One UI has finally started rolling out for some lucky S9 owners.
News: 'Atlanta' Actor Lakeith Stanfield Walks an Augmented Reality Tightrope for New York Times Magazine
The New York Times has made a habit of publishing augmented reality stories throughout 2018, and now the media giant's magazine is getting into the act, too.
News: HoloLens Update Brings Display Mirroring & Quick Actions Menu for Routine Tasks
Microsoft has informed HoloLens users that the company will begin rolling out a mandatory update for HoloLens as part of its Windows 10 October 2018 release that brings a number of new features and quality-of-life improvements to the headset.
Apple AR: Apple's First Augmented Reality Wearable May Include MicroLED Panels from Taiwan, Report Says
With numerous insider reports, patent awards, acquisitions, and hires over the past few years, augmented reality smartglasses from Apple appear to be an inevitability.
News: Google Leads $14.5 Million Funding Round for AR Cloud Startup Blue Vision
The augmented reality cloud and multi-user experiences are shaping up to be one of the hotter areas of augmented reality, and now Google is the latest entity to back these emerging branches of AR.
How To: Use Your Galaxy S9 & Bixby to Translate Languages in Real Time
The idea of translating in real-time has become quite popular recently, with Google's Pixel Buds integrating the feature. However, their implementation is audio-only. Until recently, you needed to download a frequently-unreliable third party app to translate text using your camera — but that all changes with the Galaxy S9 and Bixby Vision.
ProtonMail 101: How to Change Your Display Name That Shows Up in Emails
Your display name in ProtonMail is what email recipients will see when they first receive your message in ProtonMail, Gmail, or another email provider. You can choose this name when you first set up your ProtonMail account, but it can also be set up after the fact if you skipped that step.
Netflix 101: How to Change the Size, Font & Color of Subtitles & Captions on Android
Whether you're hard of hearing, watching a foreign movie, or just like reading along when you're watching a TV show or film on your smartphone, Netflix includes captions and subtitles that you can use. Best of all, if you don't like the way the default captions and subtitles look (color, background, font, or size), Netflix has your back.
News: Safari to Block Third-Party Tracking & Autoplay
Apple announced upcoming changes today to prevent third-party tracking of users and prevent autoplay, on Safari. Safari will prevent the recording (by anyone other than Apple) of users' browsing behavior, and by doing so prevent advertisers from targeting ads based on individuals' history.
News: Amazon Will Let You Return That Hoverboard Deathtrap, No Questions Asked
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Amazon will be offering full refunds for any hoverboard purchased through its site in the United States or Canada, no matter when you bought it. Just visit amazon.com/returns or amazon.com/contact-us to start the process. While they will not stop selling hoverboards anytime soon, they obviously want you to feel safe about your purchase.
How To: Set Custom Vibration Alerts for Individual iPhone Contacts
Certain contacts on my iPhone have special ringtones so that I know exactly who's calling or texting without looking at my screen (like Adele's "Hello" for all my exes). But when my phone is silenced and tucked away in my pocket, these contact-specific ringtones can't really help me out. Luckily, there's something else that can—custom vibration patterns.
How To: Enable Windows 10 Admin to Remove User Account Control Popups
Windows has always had an "Administrator" account that allowed you to install programs and manage system files with elevated privileges. The difference between this account and a regular user account with administrator access was that you never got bothered by annoying User Account Control popups when you were logged in as Administrator.
How To: Make a Mini Grill Out of a Wire Hanger & Foil Pans
It is a beautiful, yet scorching day here in Los Angeles, and the only reason I would ever step outside from my air-conditioned castle would be to grill out by the pool. There's just one problem: backyards are few and far between here in The City of Angels.