Are you looking to connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to use as a second monitor? If so, you've come to the right place. With a app called ScreenRecycler, available here you can do just that. You'll need a Mac or a PC and you'l need an iPad, iPod or an iPhone and you'll need the ScreenRecycler app as well. You can never have enough screen real estate so check this out and get yourself a little more!
The internet has created amazing new standards for how closely information can be followed. If you want a portable analog unit that will monitor one important piece of online info continuously and have some DIY electrical knowhow, watch this video. It will show you how to use an Arduino Ethernet Shield to make an internet meter to monitor email, stocks, and other online info on a simple analog display. You will need to know some PHP to make this work.
Want to know how to display your downloads in the Firefox status bar (or, if you're so inclined, statusbar)? This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this handy home-computing how-to from the folks at Tekzilla can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes' time. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to monitor the status of your downloads in your own Firefox status bar, take a look.
Photoshop is the photo-editing software of choice for just about everyone these days. It is very complex; but you're in luck! We have many videos here on site dealing with how to use Photoshop's many functions. This video will teach you how to display a picture inside of text by using masking. The effect is very cool, and sure to zest up your website or film.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to remove/change the arrow on the shortcut icons in Windows. These arrows allows the user to know that the icon is only a shortcut. Users will need to download the program, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover. The program allows users to display an arrow, light arrow, custom arrow or no arrow. This program also provides an option to disable the " - Shortcut" extension on any shortcut icon. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Windows Vista compu...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a Face-book badge for a website or blog. Begin by going to your Face-book profile. Scroll down the page and click on Create a Profile Badge. Then click on Create Badge and select the layout, format and information that you want to display on your page. Once your finished, click on Save. Now copy the given HTML code and paste it onto your website or blog. This video will benefit those viewers who use Face-book and would like to learn how to e...
See how to build and animate a business card in Flash. The idea is that, when the user clicks the business card, it flips over and diplays information on the back and, when it is clicked again, it flips back over and displays the front again. This clip covers how to use the Motion Editor to tween using the 3D rotation tools in Flash CS4 as well as scripting the button to react to a click only when in a certain position. See how to create a simple nav bar when working in Adobe Flash CS4. Wheth...
In this tutorial, learn exactly how to make bluegill fish bait at home. This video will display two different recipes for making dough bait. Both of these methods are fairly easy to create and can be made with items in your kitchen. Along with the step by step instruction, you will also be taught why each of these methods works and what their downsides may be. You may feel like you're about to bake a cake with these ingredients but don't worry - that's exactly the idea! Learn how to make this...
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you are going to learn how to export LinkedIn contacts to an address book. LinkedIn is great for keeping your contacts in your professional network. To export your contacts go to home page and click on ‘contacts’. Now your full network of contacts will be displayed. On the right hand bottom, click on ‘export contacts’. On the next page select where you want to export the contacts, type in the security code and hit ‘export’ and all the contacts wi...
Link shortening is the process of cleaning up the URL link which is long and converting it into a short URL. You can use bit.ly to do link shortening. Using bit.ly you can not only shorten the link but also track the users who are using those links. To use this service go to the http://www.bit.ly website. There in the home page you are provided with a text box. Enter your long link in the text box and submit it. Now the website converts the long URL and provides you with a short link which ca...
Learn how to delete the game history on your Xbox 360 from Ryan Treit in simple steps. You can get rid of the nasty unused game history from your Xbox 360 by following the steps below: 1. First go to your profile, press the guide button and then slide to the left one tab to Games and choose 'Achievements'. 2. Now a list of all the games you used will be displayed in order. 3. Select the game you wish to delete and press the X button and select 'Yes' to delete the game history. 4. Delete all t...
Make sure you're getting the best experience from your Blu-ray movies on your PS3 by optimizing your PlayStation 3's audio, video and display settings. Scott Lowe for IGN, shows you step-by-step, the exact process for an enhanced Blu-ray experience.
Origami is simple and fun and our host proves that right off by displaying how little we actually need material wise, to make something unique and pretty. Just two swathes of patterned paper, put flush together and a paper clip. First folding your little construction into the shape of a tiny kite It gets very precise from there. Incorporating smaller and smaller folds, but with a close-up view and a step by step explanation, this video will ensure success. After creating your unique abstract ...
Want a cool way to display your digital camera? It just takes a little clay and some time to make something really worthwhile, like this clay kitty cradle.
Want a great, inexpensive, 3D movie experience in your bedroom (and have an aversion to the perennial red/blue anaglyphic glasses)? Sean Hellfritsch from Encyclopedia Pictura shows how to make the Vizard, a home 3-D viewing station. This podcast from Wired Magazine is a creative and whimsical hack with both modern and nostalgic technology perfect for watching a flip book style movie in 3D. The Vizard is a polarized stereoscopic display. It's not a red or cyan filter. LED has a natural polariz...
Watch this instructional video brought to you by Richard Berry to learn how to operate the Nikon D90. This Nikon D90 video tutorial demonstrates how to use the control dial (auto mode, scene modes, program [P], shutter priority [S], aperture priority [A], and manual [M]); read the display and viewfinder; adjust the aperture, shutter speed, focus, spot meter, matrix, exposure compensation, etc.; use the back command dial; and more. Use this Nikon D90 tutorial to familiarize yourself with your ...
This is a video showing how to reseal, or "recard" a vintage Star Wars action figure to a reproduction cardback. When finished, it looks like an original unopenend figure mint on the card. This video shows all the tools you will need and explains exactly how to recard the figure. If you've got vintage Star Wars figures, this is a great way to display them!
James Williamson for Lynda demonstrates designing for multiple browsers. The most frustrating aspects of web design is constantly dealing with the settle and some times not so settle differences in browser rendering. While they moved to a standard spaced, CSS control presentations has made life infinitely easier for web designs. Dealing with bad browser behavior is one of most unfortunate side effects. All browsers render our pages same because each browser reads and renders the HTML and CSS ...
How to find out information / details about your computer? To find out the information about your computer, you need to download software from the website PC World. The following are the steps to download the software:
Watch this video to learn how to make some very delicious turkey burgers. Make them as a healthier alternative to your next tailgating adventure. Share them at potlucks and family gatherings. You'll be surprised at how fast they go!
We bet you never thought you could use a cold brew—can and all—to make a moist, tender delicious chicken.
Long-time packeteer Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, developed the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS), which allows packet radio to track real-time events. It deviates markedly from the usual message- and text-transfer activity. Instead, APRS concentrates on the graphic display of station and object locations and movements.
Turn a 'toy' radar gun into the real thing! Cops don't even have one like this! While this is a completely new and different design, the inspiration for this video is from an article by Ken Delahoussaye in MAKE Magazine. Just watch this video tutorial on how to hack a toy radar gun into a real one.
Who's the hottest DJ in the Minecraft world? Check out this video to see how you can make a drum pattern using redstone and repeaters. Build your own drum patterns after you've watched this video and learned the Minecraft redstone techniques on display.
In this clip, learn all about interior decorating for parties and see how you can put a fabulous finishing touch on your dinner party. In this clip, you will learn what to display, what to serve and how to organize your room so that your dinner party goes off without a hitch.
This video is a tutorial on how to remove scroll bars, sheet tabs and objects in Excel. To remove scroll bars and sheet tabs, go to the Office button, then Excel Options. On the screen that comes up go to the Advanced tab and scroll down to “Display options for this workbook”, where you will see some check boxes. Uncheck the boxes for horizontal scroll bar, vertical scroll bar and sheet tabs. This will remove them from the current workbook. This feature only works with the current workbook.
In this how-to video, you will learn how to add text and titles to videos using Final Cut Pro. First, place a time line play head where you want the text to appear. Move the mouse to the lower right corner of the viewer window and click the add text pop up menu. Select text and the viewer will change to a black box with Sample Text in the middle. Click on the tab labeled Controls. You can edit the text in this new window. You can move the text by selecting Image and Wire Frame. This will allo...
This video shows you a great idea to organize your lip glosses or lipsticks. You can put it on a frame stand, or add a ribbon to hang on a wall. Here you'll find a great way to transform a 99-cent place mat that will organize your lip glosses instead of just thrown in the drawer.
This Windows tutorial demonstrates how to connect a laptop with an Intel graphics card to a TV using the VGA port output in the laptop and a VGA cable.
Managing screen real estate can be a chore on any operating system. In this video, learn how to set up a split-screen display for your machine running Windows Vista.
Learn how to make this fun Christmas craft! A Christmas card wreath is a great way to display holiday greeting cards, and it is made by gluing overlapping cards into a circle and adorning it with a ribbon bow and trinkets. Make decorative use of holiday greeting cards with instructions from an experienced craftswoman in this free video on Christmas crafts.
This slide show video, with helpful notes, demonstrates how to disassemble the Apple iPhone 3G. First remove the iPhone SIM card, then remove the display. Then dive right in to the bare components! This iPhone disassembly video breaks down the interior components for deeper understanding. Interesting for those who don't want to risk taking their own iPhone apart.
Learn how to do the easiest poker chip trick, a chip spread, with this how to video. This is a cool way to display your poker chips at the poker table. You can impress your friends and intimidate your opponents at the poker table with this cool poker chip spread trick.
Are you a clockwatcher? In this how-to, Gary Rosenzweig of MacMost.com takes a look at Wallpaper Clocks, artistic desktop wallpapers that also include a live clock and changing graphics, which display the time as well as the date. Turn your desktop background into a clock with this how-to.
Watch this instructional lampworking video to make a round bead using the Zoozii "Make Your Own Round" bead press. This video displays a clear example of how to use the bead press and other lampworking tools. The text instructions provide tips for perfecting your round glass bead.
Bill Myers shows you an easy way to quickly set project properties so the video displays better and smoother in Sony Vegas and Sony Movie Studio. This is great for when using different video formats.
This video tutorial demonstrates how to use Encapso K silicone rubber to create a realistic "Pink Lady" drink prop. Learn how to mix and color the rubber and mold it into the shape of a girly cocktail with faux fruit and fake ice.
Learn how to apply for a Google Books Partner Program account, which allows you to submit your content for display on Google Book Search.
With a few easy steps in the control panel you can add text next to the display clock on your computer. Very neat for a nice message.
Did you know the iPod bar graph in iTunes display has hidden view modes? It's true and Veronica uncovers them in this video.
