How To: Blur backgrounds on portraits
Learn how to use your camera (including how to choose an aperture setting) for blurring the background of portraits.
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How To: Add borders to basic shapes in OpenOffice Draw
Once you have created a basic shape in Open Office Draw, you can add a range of formatting to alter the appearance of your shape.
How To: Export OpenOffice Writer documents as PDF files
In order to protect your word processed documents, it is a good idea to export them for distribution as PDF files, which allows you to encrypt, and add password protection to your work.
How To: Organize the OS X Finder
John Hendron demonstrates keyboard shortcuts and the "Sidebar" in Mac OS X Tiger with tips on keeping files organized. This 7.5 minute video includes how to "tell where you are" in the file system, how to set desktop preferences, and how to customize the toolbar in Finder windows. John is an instructional technologist for Goochland County Public Schools (VA).
How To: Use the Nikon Coolpix S10 digital camera
The Nikon Coolpix S10 is a super zoom digital camera with a compact body size. Main attractions include a lens that rotates through two hundred and seventy degrees. This can help you when shooting at difficult angles. Watch this video to learn how to use it.
How To: Zoom in on a Mac
Deb Cross and John Hendron share tips on how to zoom into text and the entire screen using Mac OS X. Examples include Safari and MS Word.
How To: Make a crazy star cube
Watch this video to make a crazy cube or 2 crazy stars. You can see that one cube includes exactly 2 stars. Try it!
How To: Track a wooden propeller of an airplane
Learn how to track a wooden aircraft propeller. This is a detailed, step-by-step explanation including how to torque your prop and properly place solid blocks as support.
How To: Survive when lost in the rain forest
Learn the first rules of survival and avoid panicking. Ray Mears from the BBC gives rain forest survival tips including how to use a machete and to build a shelter from available materials.
How To: Insert video into a PowerPoint presentation
In this video, Ask the Techies explain: •How to insert video into a PowerPoint presentation on both Macs and PCs and how to avoid cross-platform snags. Using Photoshop’s extraction tool to extract a face out of one document and insert into another. •Gettings songs onto an iPod including using the iTunes music store and digital rights management.
How To: Survive when you are lost at sea
Learn what to do when you find yourself lost at sea, including how to gauge your rate of drift and make a sextant (a reflecting navigation instrument) in order to locate yourself and--hopefully!--find your way back.
How To: Play 'Down on the Corner' by Creedence on the guitar
A detailed lesson on how to play Creedence Clearwater Revival's down on the corner on the acoustic guitar. Includes tabs and chords.
How To: Make text easier to read in Mac OS
Gary Rosenzweig takes a look at three ways to make text on your screen easier to read. This could be used by people with visual impairments, but also could be used by anyone wishing to reduce eye-strain or be slightly more productive. Techniques include enlarging font size in Safari, using screen zoom, and using text-to-speech.
How To: Make summer sausage using a domestic oven
This video shows you how to make summer sausage, highlighting the stuffing and cooking operations. The mixing of the meat and vacuum packing is not included. In this version, I use a domestic (residential) oven rather than the wood fired masonry unit in the back yard.
How To: Prank your coworkers' computers
Some tricks which you can play to your coworkers in the office including: turning Windows on to high contrast mode, creating a fake desktop, and pulling a fake delete prank.
How To: Use the Mask Pro plug-in for Photoshop
This tutorial shows you how to use the Mask Pro plug in for Photoshop. This masking tool works based on including or excluding colors.
How To: Feed the African spur-thighed tortoise
The importance of the African spur-thighed/G. sulcata tortoise's dietary needs, including variety, vitamin supplements, differences in the requirements of younger tortoises versus older ones, what NOT to feed, and the pros and cons of feeding processed foods and fresh foods.
How To: Check the health of your bearded dragon lizard
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is certainly the case with your Bearded Dragon. In this program, Host Israel Dupont and Herpetologist Hillary discuss the most important aspects of your dragon's health, including proactive suggestions for maintaining your pet's well-being and avoiding those costly visits to the veterinarian.
How To: Play as Kirby and Pikachu on Super Smash Bros Brawl
In this video on Super Smash Bros Brawl (SSBB) for the Nintendo Wii, I showcase how Kirby and Pikachu work, including their move properties and some strategies that might be incorporated into their eventual metagame. I also show how their moves changed from Melee.
How To: Play as Fox and Falco on Super Smash Bros Brawl
In this video on Super Smash Bros Brawl (SSBB) for the Nintendo Wii, I showcase how Fox and Falco work, including their move properties and what I believe will be key strategies to learn with them in the long run.
How To: Play as Dedede and Lucario on Super Smash Bros Brawl
In this Super Smash Bros Brawl (SSBB) for the Nintendo Wii video, I showcase how Dedede and Lucario work, including their move properties and what I believe will be key strategies to learn with them in the long run. I came into this video with a plan, written on paper, so I showcase practically everything about these characters!
How To: Use the Pokemon Trainer on Super Smash Bros Brawl
In this Super Smash Bros Brawl (SSBB)video, I showcase how Pokemon Trainer works, including each of the Pokemon's move properties and what I believe will be key strategies to learn with them in the long run.
How To: Play as Snake, Marth, and Ike on Smash Bros Brawl
In this Super Smash Bros. Brawl (SSBB) for the Nintendo Wii video, I showcase how Snake, Marth, and Ike work, including their move properties and what I believe will be key strategies to learn with them in the long run. I show the difference between Brawl Marth and Melee Marth, too.
How To: Work with dates in Microsoft Excel
This Microsoft Excel tutorial goes over formatting dates and using dates in formulas including how to use the "today()" and "now()" functions.
How To: Create photo realistic planets with Bryce
How to create planets with Bryce using actual photographs from NASA as object textures. This tutorial also includes a trick for creating a virtual planet surface in Bryce.
How To: Import models into Bryce
Sometimes you build the perfect scene in Bryce, but you want to include a model you built in Rhino or 3DS or Poser -- or whatever. Or you may decide to insert a pre-made model that you downloaded. This is a basic tutorial in doing that with Bryce.
How To: Convert audio files with VLC Media Player
How to convert videos to various formats (including web format) with VLC Media Player, free open-source media player
How To: Use Red Cine - output settings.
The Red Cine Application is essential to learn if you plan on shooting with the RED ONE camera. This tutorial goes over output settings, including path, name, size and format.
How To: Practice Kabbalah
This video includes the 3 reasons why Kabbalah is called “the hidden science.” Kabbalah studies how our life and our world has been created, and how to achieve connection with our life’s source, the totality of reality.
How To: Can pears
A thorough, step-by-step guide to canning pears from a home economic expert. Episode includes printed recipe on website.
How To: Play table tennis for beginners
This video will teach you the basics of ping pong. Includes simple strokes and attacking and defending strategy.
How To: Face-off in lacrosse
Paul Cantabene teaches you his three best face off techniques. First learn how to hold your stick and the proper stance. Also includes the down the line clamp, the top, and the rake.
How To: Set up the lighting in your mobile DJ set up
Learn how to set up the lighting rig of your mobile DJ set up - including proper light placement. Part 1 of 2 - How to Set up the lighting in your mobile DJ set up.
How To: Play advanced bending on the harmonica
How to play Advanced Bending on the Harmonica (A Harp played in 2nd position). An overview of which draw holes bend,how much and the importance of intonation and their use in all music including the blues.
How To: Ask for help in Mandarin Chinese
Benny teaches you how to ask for help in Mandarin Chinese including how to say "help", "police", "thief", and "trouble".
How To: Talk about film in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some Mandarin Chinese words and phrases to talk about film including talking about genres and movie stars and giving your opinion about a film.
How To: Introduce yourself in Chinese
Benny teaches you how to introduce yourself - including your name and age and where you and your family are from - in Mandarin Chinese
How To: Make bhel puri (chaat)
Bhel Puri is one variety of Indian "street food" known as "Chaat". With a nice balance of flavors, including savory, sweet and spicy, Bhel Puri is a perfect snack or appetizer idea. Try this recipe -- it's sure to please!
How To: Analyze bo kata group 1
This video is a step-by-step analysis of each of the moves of the first bo kata, shu shi no kon, including what attack you are blocking and striking point on the opponent. A great way to learn these moves.
How To: Find free Mp3s on the Internet
This video shows different ways to save music from websites including using Google search and recording songs from websites using free software.