How To: Test the conductivity of metal
This tutorial tests the conductivity of metal. This is a simple science experiments that children will enjoy. They can test many objects in the home. This is play and learning combined.
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How To: Document and collect plants
Plants dominate the living landscape around us. Learning about this essential part of ecosystems by collecting and identifying plants should be a part of any life sciences curriculum. Designed to support the Plant Press project at Hila Science Camp, this video discusses collecting and classifying plants and the importance of the classification system developed by Carl Linnaeus.
How To: Do a handstand to develop your parkour technique
Learning a proper handstand can be key to developing good parkour technique. This video shows both real time and slow motion handstand demonstrations to help improve your free running.
How To: Arpeggiate
In this part of Justin's guitar series on "Jazzing up your blues" you learn to link the two arpeggios playing eight notes on each one and changing to the nearest note of the following arpeggio. This lesson is great for learning to make chord changes but you absolutely must be able to play arpeggios by heart to start on this lesson.
How To: Play Knockin' on Heavens Door, Hey Joe & Wild Thing
So you've just started learning guitar and you know you need to practice your scales and your chords but you really want to try playing some songs. Well, in this video, Justin gives you some simple versions of Wild Thing, Knockin' on Heavens Door and Hey Joe.
How To: Ride a rock garden
This brief instructional video from will help you master rocky terrain. Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear any time you ride a bike and especially when you are learning a new skill.
How To: Say the months of the year in Spanish
In this Spanish lesson, Larry Keim demonstrates how to say the months of the year, and how to say the date, and how to say your birthday. The pace is great so you should be learning in no time.
How To: Become a better chipper
Shawn Clement, Director of the Richmond Hill Golf Learning Centre and Canadian PGA Professional, shows you how to transfer weight through your swing to allow you to hit massive drives and crisp iron shots.
How To: Hit a 60 yard chip shot
Take a lesson from CPGA Professional and Director of the Richmond Hill Golf Learning Centre, Shawn Clement, who shows you how to get the feel for the short chip shot close to the green.
How To: Hit with hybrid golf clubs
Shawn Clement, Director of the Richmond Hill Golf Learning Centre, and CPGA Pro, shows you how to hit the hybrid clubs. He discusses and compares them to your regular irons and demonstrates their best use.
How To: Make preset and custom PowerPoint animation
Wow friends and colleagues by learning how to make preset and custom PowerPoint animation, to enliven your next deck and keep your audience riveted.
How To: Survive an Egg Drop
Bre Pettis shows you three different strategies for surviving an egg drop. In addition to learning different egg drop strategies, Paula Kieko teaches you the physics of an egg drop to give you a leg up on your competition. This is yet another great weekend project with Make Magazine.
How To: Recognize the signs of autism
As many as 6 in every 1,000 children have at least one Autism Spectrum Disorder. People with ASDs tend to have problems with social and communication skills, and have unusual ways of learning and reacting to different sensations. It is important to note that Autism is not just one disorder, but a series of disorders. Learn how to tell if your child is showing symptoms of Autism with this tutorial video.
How To: Reupholster a retro dinette chair
Sarah McColl, the hip and modern Martha Stewart of Brooklyn gives us a great video on how to reupholster a retro dinette chair. Sarah is learning along with you, so don't be overwhelmed by the task ahead.
How To: Talk like a pirate
Impress your friends and neighbors by learning how to speak with an authentic pirate accent. Also included are pirate grammar and vocabulary. Practice hard enough and you should be ready for September 19th (International Talk Like a Pirate Day)!
How To: Turn photos into paintings using Photoshop
Use the Photoshop art history tool to transform photos into paintings. This tip includes learning about creating filled layers, selecting custom brush sets, and changing advanced brush settings.
How To: Make a Grave Rubbing
Grave rubbing is more than just an art. It's a record of the past, one that so many people would just rather forget. And graves are the one way to reconnect with that world. Discover the ancient art of gravestone rubbing to record beautiful headstone images or to enhance your genealogy studies. It only takes a few simple tools, and you're on your way.
How To: See What a New Language Can Do for You with This $30 Bundle
When we're kids, learning a new language is easy, but that's not the case when we reach adulthood. For all the times you've struggled with rote practice from apps like Duolingo or wished you could take language courses without enrolling in an expensive university, now there is The Ultimate Language Learning at Home Bundle for Beginners.
How To: The Best Socialization Apps on Your Phone for 18-Month-Olds
Your childhood "social networking" may have been to go outdoors to the neighbor's — and outdoors is a great place for kids to be. But these days, the terms educational, digital media, entertainment, and toddlers don't have to be mutually exclusive. Like most things in life, it's about balance, and these apps can aid your child with social-emotional development when not playing with friends.
How To: Insert sparkly hair tinsel hair extensions
Since the famously bootylicious Beyonce wore blingy, opalescent tinsel in her hair for the 2010 Grammy Awards, tinsel hair has become a cheeky sweet trend in Hollywood fashion.
How To: Play the bridge bassline to the disco classic "Disco Inferno" by the Trammps
There may only be one thing hotter than a disco inferno and that's learning how to play the bass line from 'Disco Inferno'. Throw down some heavy tones and watch them shake it on the dance floor. This disco classic will show you how to play the bridge section of this classic disco hit.
How To: Play "(It Must Have Been Ol') Santa Claus" on the ukulele
Learn how to play "(It Must Have Been Ol') Santa Claus on the uke with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing this popular Christmas st...
How To: Play "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" on the ukulele
Want to play "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" on your ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For m...
How To: Use folders on an iOS 4.2 or 4.2.1 Apple iPad
Learn how to use organizational folders on an Apple iPad running iOS 4.2.1 or 4.2! The 4.2 release of Apple's iOS 4 mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch brings with it a host of new features. While that's certainly a cause for celebration, there's also, believe it or not, a downside: learning how to take advantage of them. Happily, the web is awash in helpful video tutorials like this one which make the process a pleasure (and a simple one at that).
How To: Use application multitasking in Apple's iOS 4.2 mobile operating system
Learn how to multitask when running iOS 4.2 or 4.2.1! The 4.2 release of Apple's iOS 4 mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch brings with it a host of new features. While that's certainly a cause for celebration, there's also, believe it or not, a downside: learning how to take advantage of them. Happily, the web is awash in helpful video tutorials like this one which make the process a pleasure (and a simple one at that).
How To: Play "Home for the Holidays" on the ukulele
Learn how to play "I'll Be Home for Christmas" on the uke with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing this classic Christmas song on yo...
How To: Play "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" on the ukulele
Learn how to play "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" on the uke with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing this classic Christmas song on...
How To: Say differences in Italian like "happy" & "sad"
In this tutorial, we learn how to say differences in Italian like "happy" & "sad". To say "happy", you would say "felice" and to say "sad" you would say "triste. To say "hot" you would say "caldo" and to say "cold" you would say "freddo". To say "good" you would say "buono" and to say "bad" you would say "cattivo". Just learning how to say differences will help you out a lot while saying different words in everyday sentences. The more words you learn, the better idea you will have when saying...
How To: Speed up Ubuntu using the Preload program
This video tutorial is in the Computers & Programming category which will show you how to speed up Ubuntu using the Preload program. Preload will speed up your computer by learning the way you use your computer and preload the programs you use the most to your RAM. This will not take up too much space on your RAM. Go to the Synaptic package manager and search for preload. Download and install the program. The program may take a couple of days to learn how you use your computer. Once it does t...
How To: Say "here you are" in Polish
In this video, we learn how to say "here you are" in Polish. First, turn your audio up on the screen so you can hear how the speaker is saying each of the different words. You may need to pause it at different parts so you can speak like he is speaking. Try to break up the sentence into different parts so you can practice just one word instead of the whole group of words. When you are finished learning each word, you can practice saying all of them together and learn the entire sentence! Have...
How To: Read a tape measure like a professional
In this tutorial, we learn how to read a tape measure like a professional. Rulers are awkward and you can't measure something over 13 inches with them. A retractable tape measure will measure as long as you would like and it has different markings on it. It has an inch, half inch, and goes on and on. The smallest is 3 32nd's of an inch. As you become more familiar with measuring the tape measure, you will take more accurate measurements for the projects you're working on. When finished learni...
How To: Say "hello, how are you, & my name is" in Vietnamese
Learning a few basic sentences or phrases in any language can be helpful sometimes in certain situations. This is particularly important when considering words like "hello", "what is your name" or "my name is" etc. There phrases find their use in everyday interactions.
How To: Play "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder on the ukulele
Want to play "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing "Sir Duke" on your own uke, watch this vid...
How To: Play a ukulele medley of "Where Is the Love," "Superman" & "She Will be Loved"
Want to play a medley of "Where is the Love" by the Black Eyed Peas, "Superman" by Five for Fighting, "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5, "Collide" by Howie Day, "No One" by Alicia Keys and "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's...
How To: Play "Talking to the Moon" by Bruno Mars on the ukulele
Want to play "Talking to the Moon" by Bruno Mars on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing "Talking the Moon" on your own uke...
How To: Play "Girl, I Wanna Lay You Down" on the ukulele
Want to play "Girl, I Wanna Lay You Down" on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing "Girl, I Wanna Lay You Down" on your own ...
How To: Order coffee in Polish
Have you ever wanted to order coffee in another language? Well if you have, this is the video for you! When watching, make sure your audio is turned up so you can hear exactly how the phrases are said in Polish. Listen to the voice and get the different parts of the word down right so you have the correct sounds. If you don't have this right, you can end up saying a totally different phrase. Practice this a lot and then when you learn how to say it, you can speak it with ease! Have fun and en...
How To: Say Merry Christmas in Polish
In this tutorial, we learn how to say Merry Christmas in Polish. First, you will need to listen to the video while you are watching the words go onto the screen. Practice saying each of the words individually out loud and then put them together. If it's hard at first, break the words up into separate parts and then try to say them whatever way is easiest for you. Once you get these together, you will have said "Merry Christmas" in Polish! Enjoy saying the words in this beautiful language and ...
How To: Do a bodyslam in pro wrestling
In this video, we learn how to do a body slam in pro wrestling. This is very basic and a regular body slam, which anyone can do. First, you will walk into each other and throw the other person's arm over your shoulder. Then, you will pick up the persons so their legs are over your shoulders. When you do this, the person should place their arm on your hip so they don't slip and fall off when you pick them up. If he doesn't do this, then the move will look sloppy and far less professional. Reme...
How To: Use "may I" phrases in Polish
In this tutorial, we learn how to say basic phrases in Polish: "may I use...". Listen to the video and read the text as you practice saying each of these phrases. It's important to get the accent down right, or you can be saying a totally different word or phrase than you mean to. If you use these everyday, you will become more familiar with the answers you get to the questions as well! Just make sure you practice and go slow with these, no rush. Once you learn these, you will open your mind ...