Apple AR: Defend Your Home from Zombies with Your iPhone
While VR promises to take gamers to another world, AR has the potential to bring the game elements into your own neighborhood or home.
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Brief Reality: Mobile AR Apps Help Save Rhinos (& Sell Stuff)
Mobile apps themselves are not always the end product or service for generating revenue. More often, they are deployed as tactics within a larger marketing or public relations strategy.
How To: 3 Ways to Try the Pixel 2's New 'Motion Photos' on Any Android
Google's new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have a new camera mode called "Motion Photos." As the name implies, it's quite similar to Apple's Live Photos feature or HTC's Zoe before it. For every picture you take, a few seconds of video footage from before and after the shot was taken will be embedded in the file, which gives you two ways to relive that moment.
Messages 101: How to Leave Group Conversations on Your iPhone
Group chats can get out of control. One minute you're in the middle of a thoughtful debate, the next minute everybody is sending gratuitous stickers and emojis like nobody's business. If you're at work or school, this can obviously get a little frustrating as your notifications fill up, even with your iPhone on silent. Luckily, there's a simple option — leave the group.
News: Tardigrades Are the Earth's Toughest & Almost-Immortal Animals
Tardigrades are some of the toughest but least well-known creatures on our planet. These tiny animals, also called moss piglets or water bears, are definitely of this earth, but some can boast that they've also traveled to space.
News: Nexus 6P Battery Randomly Dying? It's Not Just You
The Google Nexus 6P, manufactured by Huawei and released a little more than a year ago, has been a well-received smartphone in general. It sports front-facing stereo speakers, an awesome camera, a massive screen, supports all US carriers, and doesn't allow the infamous Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 to hamper its performance in the slightest.
How To: Energize Your Status Bar with a Color-Coded Battery Indicator
Even with today's high-powered devices, battery life is still an issue. We, as users, have to almost habitually check the current battery percentage, because otherwise, we might end up draining too much in the morning, then get stuck with a dead phone at night.
How To: Meet Periscope, Twitter's Meerkat Killer for Live Streaming Video on Your iPhone
At any moment, you can open up Meerkat and start live-streaming a video from your smartphone, available for anyone to watch. Thanks to its popularity at SXSW and the backing of several big Hollywood players, the app just announced that it's receiving $14 million in funding.
How To: Unlock This Hidden Setting to Make Your Android's Layout Better for Left-Handed Use
Left-handers only make up about ten percent of the world, which means they typically have to use things made for the majority, i.e., right-handed people. If that wasn't annoying enough, there are studies that show that lefties actually get paid less.
How To: The Good & Bad About iOS 8's New Swipe Gestures in Mail for iPhone
Staying on the move while managing email is a priority for many of us, from parents to students to business professionals. Seems that Apple had this in mind when improving the stock Mail application in iOS 8, which now includes swipe gestures that make marking messages as read/unread, as well as flagging and deleting, a whole lot quicker.
How To: Remove Unwanted Ads for More Screen Real Estate on Your Samsung Galaxy S3
One thing we can probably all agree on is that ads suck. In particular, ad-supported mobile apps are both a gift and a curse. Most are free, but supplement that non-existent price tag with non-stop banner or video ads. Sometimes, those ads can ruin the entire app, especially if it's a game that requires your undivided attention.
How To: Remove the Navigation & Status Bars on Your Nexus 7 Tablet to Make the Screen Feel Bigger
The Nexus 7 is a huge jump in screen size when coming from a phone, but obviously this tablet is still smaller than some of the major players such as the Nexus 10, Galaxy Tab, etc. One way to squeeze out a little more space is to eliminate the navigation and status bars.
How To: Wire a Trailer on a Nissan X-Trail 2005
Hi there, first I'm canadian and my SUV so. I'm a hobbyist doing his best, not a mechanic, I don't take charge of other people's installation issues. Anyway, I decided to buy a SUV some months ago, and it comes without the wiring harness for the trailer and the hitch. I made it myself. In this part, only the wiring will be presented. This is for 4 pins harness connector. In any doubt, you can do as I have done for some wires; use a multimeter. Everything on that car works on a 12VDC. Ground y...
How To: Block Any Unwanted Caller's Phone Number on Your iPhone in iOS 7—Even If They're Not in Your Contacts
One of the most useful new features in iOS 7 is the ability to block phone calls, FaceTime calls, and text messages by blocking any phone number.
How To: Speed Up Charging Times on Your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 or Other Android Device
We've all been there. Your phone's either dead or barely hanging on with a few minutes of life left, and you only have a small window of time to charge it before you need to head out. Sure, you can charge it for the few minutes you have, but what's the point if your device is going to die again in several minutes?
How To: Unlock the Hellish "1999 Mode" Early in BioShock: Infinite with These Secret Konami Codes
We all know about partying like it's 1999, but what about gaming like it's 1999? The folks over at Irrational Games, the studio behind the new BioShock: Infinite, which was just released today, decided to go a little retro and include a hidden game mode for the most hardcore gamers. By default, the game starts out with the normal Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulties, with "1999 Mode" made available only after you beat the game. But if you enter in one these secret Konami codes provided below, ...
How To: Shave Your Pubic Area
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How To: Use the Konami Code Easter egg on Google Docs
Google loves their little Konami Code Easter eggs. The Konami Code is famous among gamers for letting you cheat in video games. The latest one they come up with lets you try it out on Google Docs. All you have to do is open up Google Docs, and type in with the following keys: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, and then enter!
How To: Make yuba pasta with young peas, fava leaves and basil
Yuba is a delicious pasta noodle made from tofu skin. This recipe shows you a delicious cream based spring sauce to serve your yuba noodles with, using a puree of young peas with fresh fava leaves, and basil. A wonderful example of California cuisine!
How To: Perform left handed two hand suture ties on an animal
If you are a veterinary student and need to learn how to do hand ties, these videos will help you. These educational videos were created by Lara Rasmussen, DVM and Eva Jaeger, RVT in 2003 and in this clip learn how to perform left handed two hand suture ties on most animals. Practice makes perfect and soon you will be ready to save the day.
How To: Create an origami catfish
Learn how to make an origami catfish. Get a piece of square paper. Fold diagonally from the upper right tip to the lower left tip of the paper. Fold the lower right tip to the upper left tip and open it up halfway. Hold the right fold and slightly open it placing your finger inside the flap. Gently press downward to create a square-shaped fold on top. Grab the left side of the square and fold it towards the right. Grab the other fold, the one made earlier, and do the same fold as the one done...
How To: Rid yourself of pesky pimples
Rid yourself of pesky pimples by exfoliating the face to remove dead skin, dirt and impurities that block the release of oils. Get rid of pimples for good with tips from a professional makeup artist in this free instructional video on skin care. Pesky pimples no more! Learn how to get rid of acne.
How To: Apply a Lisa Left Eye inspired eye makeup look
The high drama in TLC's "No Scrubs" video is the basis for the look in this how-to video. The demonstrator uses a lot of MAC, NYX, and even Cover Girl cosmetics, but similar colors and textures will work just as well. Check out this video makeup lesson and learn how to replicate this black, silver, gray, and white eye makeup look inspired by Lisa Left Eye from TLC.
How To: Crochet a left hand ripple double crochet
This is a tutorial on how to crochet a left handed double ripple crochet. You may want to look at the written instructions in addition to watching this crochet video to complete the ripple stitch. You can find written instructions at http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/200.
How To: Do the yarn over in knitting with the left hand
This video tutorial shows how to execute a yarn over with the left hand. Great for lefties to learn how to knit a yarn over stitch, without having to mentally reverse the directions.
How To: Make your own exfoliating lip scrub
Shed those dead skin cells with homemade lip exfoliant. Using safe and natural ingredients, Roni Proter, host of Simply Beautiful, makes a gentle lip exfoliant. All you need is sugar and olive oil. Watch this how to video and you will have smoother, softer lips in no time.
How To: Steep caffeine free tea from caffeinated tea leaves
In this how to video of we learn the basics of teas: Where do the different teas come from? and how do you properly brew a perfect pot of tea? Dr. Tea also makes a special note that you can brew caffeine free tea from caffeinated tea leaves. Watch and learn.
How To: Play the blues with the right and left hand on piano
In this how to video, learn to put together the right hand and the left hand when playing the blues on the piano or keyboard. This piano tutorial is ideal for beginner pianists.
How To: Play left hand blues riffs in C on the piano
In this video learn to play some left hand blues bass lines and riffs on the piano or keyboard with this beginner blues lesson.
How To: Grip the golf club with your left hand
In this golf lesson golf instructor Steve Bishop discusses some more details about the position of the left thumb on the shaft and the roll it plays in the golf swing.
How To: Play the left hand bass system on the accordion
This video explains the left-hand fingering of the Stradella bass system on the accordion.
How To: Train using dead leg running drills
Learn how to practice two different skills in this drill, done with one leg at a time, meant to help you improve your athletic ability.
How To: Preserve your garden leaves in cement
Making your own garden art is easy. We have a way to preserve your best garden leaves in cement.
How To: Make vegetarian stuffed grape leaves and zucchinis
This is a popular Middle Eastern recipe for vegetarian stuffed grape leaves and zucchinis cooked in olive oil. It is time consuming to prepare but super delicious! Watch this how to video and make them at home.
How To: Use a SportRack bike rack locking kit
The SportRack bike rack lock kit can be easily added to many of the SportRack model racks. It includes two locks, one that secures the bikes to the rack and another that locks the rack to your trailer hitch. It only takes a minute to install and is dead simple to use, as this video demonstrates.
How To: Create greeting cards using leaves
Time to make use of your fall leaves and keep your kids busy making gift and greeting cards.
How To: Decorate a wedding cake with leaves and roses
Watch this video to learn how to pipe leaves and roses. Finish your cake with these beautiful decorations.
How To: Mix with only headphones
Learn how to beat mix with only your headphones while DJing. All you need to do is have the right audio through the right headphone and the left through the left.
How To: Make an easy Thai cucumber salad
If you like cucumbers, then you'll love this unique Asian salad tossed in a tangy Thai dressing. You will need fresh basil leaves, fresh coriander leaves, lime, shallot, small red chili pepper, cucumbers, green onions, fish sauce, shrimp paste or sauce, soy or tamari sauce, a grater, a food chopper and a chef's knife.
How To: Back in to a parking spot on the left
This video shows you how to properly park your car in a parking spot when the space in on the left and the spots are perpendicular to each other.