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How To: Make the stepper motor driver for a CNC router

A CNC router machine is probably the most useful tool a hobbyist can own, but the price for a CNC machine on the market is way more than the average hobbyist is willing to spend. You can build your own CNC with very basic tools, little knowledge of machinery, mechanics, or electronics, but be warned, these machines are inherently dangerous, so wear the proper protection and use common sense. At the very least, read the instructions and precautions on every tool you use.

How To: Install CHDK on your Canon digital camera

This step-by-step video tutorial shows you how to install CHDK onto your Canon digital camera. CHDK is a firmware enhancement that operates on a number of Canon cameras. CHDK gets loaded into your camera's memory upon bootup (either manually or automatically). It provides additional functionality beyond that currently provided by the native camera firmware.

How to Hack Like a Pro: Getting Started with Metasploit

This is my first contribution in an ongoing series on detailing the best free, open source hacking and penetration tools available. My goal is to show you some of the quality tools that IT security experts are using every day in their jobs as network security and pen-testing professionals. There are hundreds of tools out there, but I will focus and those that meet four key criteria:

News: 8 Tips for Creating Strong, Unbreakable Passwords

This weekend, hackers broke into the servers of the popular shoe shopping site Zappos, giving them access to the personal information of 24 million Zappos customers. The user data taken included names, email addresses, billing and shipping addresses, phone numbers, the last four digits of credit card numbers, and encrypted passwords. However, full credit card data was not lifted, and passwords were cryptographically scrambled.

How To: Boost your iPhone battery

Apple iPhone's are the world's best electronic wonder, as of today. The whole world is totally entranced by this cellular devices, but the battery life in them can be a bit annoying. If you're iPhone battery has been dying rapidly after each use, there's one thing you could try to maximize your battery life. Lower the brightness to its minimum level to help it last longer. Eureka!

How To: Make sauerkraut in a jar

Making sauerkraut can be a pretty easy task. Although it does require time to ferment, once done it can last for several months afterwards if kept in the right conditions. It's a dish that goes well with certain meats, especially bratwurst. In this tutorial you'll find out a simple way to make sauerkraut using a jar. Enjoy!

How To: Build a coyote trap

If you're going to build a coyote trap, you want to make absolutely sure you get it right. After all, the last thing you need to deal with is a furious coyote getting loose after you've trapped him! In this video you'll learn how to make a cheap and effective coyote trap.

How To: Hit a sidehill lie

Last month, Mel gave us tips for improving shots on uneven lies. In this month's installment of Mel in Motion, Mel shares the secrets of dealing with sidehill lies: shots where the ball is either above or below your feet. Club selection and swing technique both play a part. Watch this video golf tutorial to learn more about sidehill lies.

How To: Stain your deck

Want to keep your deck in great shape through all seasons? Learn how to apply a fresh coat of stain to make your deck last & look its best with this tutorial. You can have a beautiful wooden deck all year round with the steps from this how to video.

How To: Replace the internal batter in a Sega Dreamcast

How to change the internal battery in a Sega Dreamcast game console. The system must be played for a minimum of two hours a week to keep the battery fully charged as it only will only charge when the console is turned on but the battery should last up two 20 days after the battery is fully charged before it needs to be recharged.

How To: Clean Your American Girl Dolls' Skin

In this tutorial, we learn how to clean your American Girl's dolls' skin. To start, you will need to clean the marks on the face off with a magic eraser or a mixture of baking soda and water. To defrizz the hair, you can cut off the frizz with sharp scissors. To wash the hair, make sure you don't get the base of the head wet, or this will ruin the doll completely. Straighten the braids by pulling the hair down straight. Use these tips to help keep your doll in the best shape and it will last ...

How To: Fold an origami chicken and egg

This video tutorial is in the Arts & Crafts category which will show you how to fold an origami chicken and egg. Take a square size paper and fold it in half across the diagonal. Now fold the triangle in half. Lift up the top fold and fold it back in to a square. Repeat this step with the bottom triangle also. Now you have a smaller folded square. Turn the paper around so that the open ends are pointing away from you. Fold the two top edges on to the centerline. Now fold the bottom triangle i...

How To: Pack a backpack for a standard hiking trip

In this video David Atkinson guides us through how to pack a backpack for a camping trip. The first step would be to include the bed and breakfast gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad clothes and water)and then we need stone fuel for cooking and cook kit, food, headlamp, toilet paper, a shovel rain gear and weather appropriate clothing. When you have decided on your luggage you have to organize it properly, starting to put the heavy things (tent, stones, cook kit) in the middle on the botto...

How To: Make a paper shotgun that shoots

To make a paper shotgun you will need some tape and three pieces of paper. With the first piece of paper roll it up into a medium size tube and tape down the ends. The other piece of paper is going to work as the handle. Roll that piece up into a tight roll and secure it with tape to one of the ends creating the handle. The last piece of paper is going to be used as the bullets. Cut this piece into three even pieces and roll each piece into a cone shape sealing the end of each cone with tape....

How To: Connect an Xbox 360 to the Internet via Windows Vista

Jeremy at GamerTell shows us how to connect our X-Box 360 to the internet VIA Windows Vista and a Laptop Computer that is already connected to a wireless network. First we have to connect your laptop to your X-Box 360 using an Ethernet cable. Now we will turn on the Xbox 360. Make sure you are on the correct TV Input or channel. Now go to your laptop and Click on the start button on your laptop and find control panel. Once your in control panel select Network and Internet. Now we will select ...