How To: Use Pads During Your Period
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How To: Improve Battery Life on Your Nexus 7 Tablet with This Easy Power-Saving Tweak
Like most Android devices, the Nexus 7 suffers from its fair share of battery gripes. Nobody wants to see that dreaded "connect charger" warning pop up on their screen. NOBODY. Yet it probably happens to you every day nonetheless. What can you do about it besides charge, charge, and charge? Well, there's actually plenty that you can do. You can manage your notifications better, keep your screen brightness low, and kill apps running in the background. Or, you could just optimize your battery t...
How To: Search Windows 8 Store Applications
In this Windows 8 Tutorial you will learn how to search for application in the Windows 8 store. I know it can be a bit confusing for those who have just moved to the Windows 8 store on how to search for store applications in fact it took me like an hour to figure out how to search because all the visual cues were hidden away. However when you finish watching this Windows 8 tutorial you will see it is as easy as being able type on your keyboard to find applications in the Windows 8 store.
How To: Use a Video Projector for Long-Exposure Light Painting in the Snow
There's no shortage of techniques when it comes to light painting—you can use LEDs, flashlights, or even make your own light painting nunchuks. If you want to do something a little different, though, why not use a projector like photographer Brian Maffit did to capture these gorgeous long-exposure shots of a recent snow storm? Maffitt used a projector to play the movie The Lorax onto a tree in his backyard, providing the backdrop for these photos. The long exposure shots were taken using an o...
How To: "FROST" Sensitive Data Out of a Samsung Galaxy Nexus or Other Android Device
We go to such great lengths to secure our smartphones. We put passwords on our lock screens, encrypt our data, and install anti-theft programs, but it's never enough—someone, somewhere, will find a way around any protective measure you use, no matter how sophisticated.
How To: Watch Tonight's Peaking Geminid Meteor Shower—About 100 Shooting Stars Per Hour!
The Geminid meteor shower happens every December and has been observed for over 500 years. It's is also known as Winter's Fireworks because when viewed from the right location, there are enough meteors to light up the whole night sky, and some of them can even be different colors. The shower appears to come from the Gemini constellation, but is actually caused by Earth passing through the tail of dust and debris left behind by the comet 3200 Phaethon.
How To: Defeat the last boss of Sen's Fortress, the Iron Golem in Dark Souls
This Giant Bomb walkthrough will take you through the Iron Golem boss fight in Dark Souls. The Iron Golem is the last boss in Sen's Fortress and has a long reach. You will need to target the back of its legs in order to defeat it.
How To: Hang and attach vines and plants to blocks in Minecraft 1.8
Create a beautiful house or building and cover it in long vines or plants after watching this guide on how to attah and grow hanging vines off of blocks in Minecraft 1.8. Soon your Minecraft world will have that beautiful garden you've always wanted.
How To: Use a volume rocker shortcut to mute the speaker on your iPad
If you need to quickly silence your iPad, accessing the volume options on screen can be tedious and lengthy. You can also use the volume rocker, but if you have to press the button several times before the sound is finally muted, it can take several seconds. Instead, try long-holding the lower volume button on the side of the iPad so immediately mute the audio coming from your tablet.
How To: Download apps, games, and trailers on your Nintendo 3DS using the eShop
As long as your Nintendo 3DS is connected to an internet connection, you can access the eShop on the gaming device at any time and download or purchase games, apps, or movie trailers straight to your handheld. This tutorial will show you how to access and use the eShop, including adding funds to your account with a Nintendo 3DS prepaid card or with a Visa or Mastercard.
How To: Remove the MS Removal Tool malware from your PC
MS Removal Tool is the latest in the long line of malware programs that pose as official antivirus software and actually put virus and other tracking software on your computer. This video will show you how to remove MS Removal Tool from your computer and get it working good again.
How To: Craft and use the Redstone Repeater in Minecraft
Minecraft Beta 1.3 has introduced some awesome elements to the game, foremost among them for all you Redstone heads out there is the Redstone Repeater. It's a new block you can craft that allows you to adjust the delay on the redstone circuit passing through it, allowing more finesse in timing your traps and other Redstone circuit contraptions and allowing you to save space by not making unnecessarily long circuits for the sake of timing.
How To: Make a survival belt out of paracord using the cobra knot
All you need is a single long piece (at least fifteen meters) of sturdy paracord, as well as a clasp for either end. You can also use this technique to make a rifle sling or something else for which you will need a long length of woven paracord. The knot itself is not difficult - just watch carefully and make sure you've given yourself enough time to finish this project. A great project to make for yourself, or the survivalist in your life.
How To: Install engineered wood siding on your home
Your home's siding will only last so long, so when it's time to replace it, what will you do? Well, calling a professional will cost you thousands, but this home video from Buildipedia will walk you through the steps to replace your home's siding yourself.
How To: Do subtle, natural looking makeup for a guy
Men and makeup have long had an awkward relationship. If you're man enough to admit that makeup would probably make you better looking, or want the man in your life to come to that conclusion, watch this video for a guide from the illustrious web beauty guru Michelle Phan on how to apply subtle, natural-looking makeup on a guy.
How To: Create two fashionable holiday party hairstyles for long hair
The holidays are all about turning up the glitz and glamour. And one of the most visible ways of doing so is by creating awesome hair. If you want to seriously wow the crowd at your next Christmas soiree, check out this video to learn how to create two holiday hair looks that are curly and very cute.
How To: Replace the sky and make a UFO with special effects for a film
Alien invaders are a constant threat, so it is important that filmmakers continue their long tradition of making educational films like Independence Day to ensure that we know what to do when the invasion comes. If you want to make aliens films yourself, watch this video for tips on using compositing to replace the sky and make an awesome UFO / flying saucer.
How To: Tie a dress scarf
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a dress scarf. You can use this in a number of ways to add some fun to your outfit. Start off with a black turtleneck and grab a long and skinny scarf. Find the middle of the scarf, wrap it around the back of the neck and then twist it. From here, tie at the bottom and give it even ends! With a scoop-neck top, you will take the scarf from the middle and wrap it around the neck. After this, pull it through in a half bow on one side and pair with a long jac...
How To: Play a mind game with / trick on people using hair ties
Most long-haired men and women in America have a hair tie on them most of the time, sometimes more. All you need are two different-colored ones to do this awesome mind game / bar trick on someone! It involves tying the two ties together surreptitiously, and you'll learn how to do it in this video.
How To: Program a Roland TR-808 drum machine
The Roland TR-808 drum machine is one of the most important modern instruments, forming the backbone of both hip-hop and electronic music percussion. If you have gotten your hands on one, you're a lucky devil, but you have a long way to go before you can unlock it's true potential. Watch this video to learn how to program an 808 all the way up to a 64-step beat!
How To: Style hair on an an American Girl with long wavy hair
In this tutorial, we learn how to style hair on an American Girl w/ long wavy hair. First, brush the hair out and then grab the top left section of the hair. Split this into three and then twist these together. This will be like a French braid, but you will be twisting it as you braid. Continue this until you reach the bottom of the head, then tie it with a rubber band. After this, do the same thing on the other side of the head. Then, tie it with a rubber band in the back and you're done!
How To: Tease your long hair
With this tutorial, we learn how to tease your long hair. First, grab your hair on the top of your head in sections. Then, raise it straight up in the air and spray hair spray on it. After this, use a paddle brush to comb the hair down and create a nest of teased hair. After this, spray on more hair spray to set it and continue to do this all the way to the back of your hair until you've gotten all of it teased. From here, you will do this to the sides as well. To finish, gently brush your ha...
How To: Create a sparkly pink and blue mermaid Halloween makeup look
Mermaids have long beguiled unassuming man, even back in Ulysses' time when their beauty and mesmerizing songs led him and his ship crew astray, sinking their vessel. Pretty and shimmery, a mermaid is also an ideal of beauty for many young girls.
How To: Use isomotion dribbling to score more points in NBA 2K11
NBA 2K11 is finally breathing some life into the long-stagnant world of basketball video games, introducing new elements and bringing back old ones that people missed. In this video, you'll learn how to use the isomotion dribbling system to do freestyle dribble moves with greater control and score more points.
How To: Replace the rear brake pads and rotors on a Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai is finally getting the respect it has long deserved as automaker, and their Sonata mainstream sedan is more popular than ever before. In this video you'll learn how to replace the rear brake pads and rotors on a Hyundai Sonata quickly and easily.
How To: Make wooden gears for complex woodworking projects
Most people think of gears as big pieces of metal, but for a long time gears were mostly wooden affairs. In this video you'll learn how to make small wooden gears that you can use in all sorts of complicated machinery oriented woodworking projects.
How To: Use an inside trip variation wrestling takedown for MMA with Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch, one of the stars of UFC, has a long background in traditional wrestling. In this video Joanne of MMA Girls and he will teach you an a inside trip variation takedown he learned in college wrestling that translates well to MMA.
How To: Crochet a fringe on a scarf
In this tutorial, we learn how to crochet a fringe on a scarf. Start be going to the end of your last row with your hook. Then, chain one and pull it tight. Next, decide how long you want your fringes to be and pull your thread that long. After this, cut it on the bottom and pull the loop out of the chain. Now, take your hook under the first stitch and fold three twelve inch strands in half. Then, hook these onto the crochet hook and catch the tail with the strands. Continue to crochet the fr...
How To: Curl your hair with a 2 inch curling iron
We're all for straight hair on an everyday basis, but there's something about long, curly hair that makes us willing to put in that extra effort to look va va voom. Maybe it's because long curls make us look and feel like a princess, or maybe it's because it's super dramatic and girly.
How To: Mix a Long Island iced tea with Coca-Cola and rum
Want to make a Long Island iced tea like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
How To: Replace the broken power cord on your vacuum cleaner
The vacuum cleaner is the most elaborate piece of cleaning equipment many people have, and they should last a long time. Their power cords, however, are generally not very durable. If yours have gotten worn out or actually broken, it's not too challenging to replace it yourself. This video will show you exactly how to do it on a Hoover WindTunnel vacuum.
How To: Shorten jeans length by cutting, measuring and using a sewing machine
Are your jeans to long? How about your khakis? Corduroys? No matter what kind of pants you have, if they're too long, you can easily shorten the length with a few snips, a few marks and a basic sewing machine. The Brother LX-3125 compact sewing machine is used in this video, but any will do. See how to take a pair of jeans, cut and resew them like new again!
How To: Make a Star Trek Red Shirt costume for Halloween or a Star Trek event
No one in their right mind would ever volunteer to be one of the Red Shirts, the security officers from Star Trek who so often died during the crew's away missions. Well, it is a pretty easy-to-make and easy to recognize costume, so it might be a good choice for your next nerdy Halloween party or other get-together. This video wills show you how to make a Red Shirt shirt of a long-sleeve shirt and paint.
How To: Make an XBox 360 Avatar in the likeness of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson might be the single most recognizable singer in history. Whether pre or post-Vitiligo, you still know him and have some reaction the second you see a picture oh him. The same applies to this cool Xbox 360 Avatar, which this video will show you exactly how to create.
How To: Make a shirt out of a wool blanket
In this video, we learn how to make a shirt out of a wool blanket. This is great if you need something really warm to sleep in or wear out around. First, design the shirt so it's longer on the back than it is in the front. That way, when you sit down you will have extra wool to help keep you warm. You don't need to sew a collar on it,, because it will just take too much work. Make the arms extra long, depending on how large your blanket is. If it's too long, you can fold the ends over, or cov...
How To: Make a simple wire loop
Where making jewelry, there are a lot of times that you will have to make a simple wire loop. This is how to do it.
How To: Overclock a rooted Motorola Droid phone easily
The Motorola Droid was one of the first and is still the most popular Android phone. It's hardware keyboard, a unique feature among it's competitors, will keep it there for a long time, but it's performance is starting to lag behind. Why not overclock it's processor, giving it some much-needed speed? This video will show you how to overclock a rooted Droid the easy way, and help you make your phone work faster.
How To: Polish your boots to ROTC standards
In this tutorial, we learn how to polish your boots to ROTC standards. You will need: Kiwi black shoe polish, scissors, and an old t-shirt or cloth. First, take your scissors and cut out a section of the t-shirt to make it the size of a wash cloth. Next, rub some shoe polish onto the cloth after flattening it and wrapping it around your index finger. Now, place your shoe on the table next to you and start to shine it over the entire shoe. Make sure you dip the cloth in water before and after ...
How To: Decide how long to let hair color process when dying hair at home
Need some help figuring out just how long to let your hair process when dying it at home? It's easy! And this clip will show you how it's done. So easy, in fact, that this home beauty video tutorial can presenta complete and thorough overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this handy hairstyling how-to.
How To: Play the song "Nightmare" by Avenged Sevenfold on piano
Avenged Sevenfold has been one of the biggest rock bands in the world for a long time, but their most recent single "Nightmare" might be their biggest hit yet. It's a beautiful, haunting song, and like much of A7X's work it translates well to some furious piano playing. This video will show you how to play the song on piano or keyboard in the simplest terms possible, but it's a hard song if you are new to piano you might want to look elsewhere.