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How To: Manage and improve battery life on a Motorola Droid Bionic

The battery manager is a tool in the settings of the Droid Bionic Android smartphone. With it, you can create profiles that help you increase the battery life on your Droid Bionic with presets such as "Maximum battery saver", "Nighttime saver", and "Performance mode." Pick the option that best suits you so that you can take advantage of that 4G Verizon Wireless connection.

How To: Start a car without needing the key

Please only use the information in this video if you have lost your own car key or you are helping out a friend who has lost theirs! If you need to start a car without the key, this tutorial shows you how to find the wires in the steering column to find the eight cables underneath. Here's what to look for and then what to do so you can get your car running and go to where you need to be.

How To: Program a TB-303 synthesizer

The TB-303 is nothing short of legendary on the electronic music scene. It is possible there would be no such thing as house music without it. They are rare and extremely complicated, so if you're lucky enough to have one you should pursue whatever help you can get on playing it properly. Enter this video, which will teach you how to quickly and easily program your 303 and get on your way to making phat old-skool tracks.

How To: Make your own summery wine glass charms

Wine glass charms go around the stems of wineglasses to help guests at your BBQ, dinner or other party identify their glass of wine. You can use any sort of bead or charm to make these, but this tutorial shows you how to make a set of summery charms using beads and memory wire.

How To: Enable multiple desktop effects in Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu Linux is capable of many cool effects that other systems don't offer. This video tutorial will show you how to enable all of these effects, such as minimizing and maximizing windows. What? All operating systems do that, right? Yes, but this video will help you to select and modify them. Click here or here for more information about desktop effects.

How To: Turn Aero Snap on or off on a Microsoft Windows 7 PC

Need some help figuring out how to enable or disable Aero Snap on your Win 7 computer? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just under two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this Windows 7 trick yourself, watch this video guide.

How To: Create a telephone effect with EQ in Logic Pro 8 or 9

Need some help figuring out how to achieve that classic "telephone" effect in Logic? Let this clip be your guide. Whether you're new to computer recording, new to the Ableton Live DAW (digital audio workstation) or just looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from NextStepAudio. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Make furry gloves for a fursuit

If you want to go furry, don't want to spend the money on a professionally-made fursuit, and have some sewing skills, you've come to the right place. This video will help you get your costume started by showing you how to make a pair of fursuit gloves yourself. They are durable, easy to move around in, and super cute.

How To: Help seeds grow faster by nicking them

Most seeds have a thick outer shell meant to protect the soft inner seed. 'Nicking' is a gardening technique to remove the outer shell so the seed will germinate faster in your garden after planting. You can use water, sandpaper, a nail file or even sulfuric acid to nick your seeds.

How To: Read ukulele tabs

Need help figuring out how to read uke tablature? This clip presents a complete walkthrough. If you want to get really good at playing the ukulele, it stands to reason that you'll need to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in high-quality video lessons like this one from the folks at Ukulele Underground. For more information, including a step-by-step overview, watch this free video ukulele tutorial.

How To: Use the PHYX Color plugin in Final Cut Pro or Motion

Need help figuring out how to use PHYX Color in FCP or Motion? This quick clip will sort you out. Whether you're new to Apple's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Make a delicious roasted vegetable dish

If you're looking for a way to enjoy vegetables, why not roast them? Doing so helps add a certain taste and flavor and is perfect for making with other dishes as well. In this video tutorial from Good Housekeeping Magazine, you'll find out how to take some carrots, onions, potatoes, and other veggies to make a yummy dish that you're sure to love.