Getting around is essential when you're traveling, and the one thing you will always have to deal with is cab drivers. How do you tell them where you're going if you don't speak the local language? Well, don't worry… if you're visiting China soon, this video will help you negotiate your directions in the taxi using Mandarin Chinese. Many taxi drivers in Beijing and China do not speak much English, so learn how to grab a taxi and ask the taxi driver to take you to your hotel. You'll also get a...
If you're in China, then getting back home might seem like an impossible task, simply because you don't know the local language. Well, this video will help you learn some very essential words in Mandarin Chinese useful for air travel. Learn the essential words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese for meeting someone at the airport. You'll learn how to ask whether a flight is late, or where your bags are. You'll even learn how to ask one of the most essential questions - where are the toilets?!
When traveling abroad, the one thing you're going to need is how to quench your thirst. Ordering a simple cup of coffee or a hot cup of tea could be impossible if you don't know the local language. This video will show you how to order a drink in Mandarin Chinese. You'll also learn how to point to any snack item that you might want, even if you don't know what it's called in Mandarin! You'll see that communicating with a waiter or waitress need not be too difficult in China.
In this tutorial, we learn how to use Microsoft SharePoint to view Acrobat 9 reviews. First, go to the comment bar and click "send for shared review". In this wizard, click internal and then click next. Then, click SharePoint workspace, then type in the URL to the server, then click "get workspaces" and you now may have to enter in your username and password. Now you will have to choose your workspace and document library. After this, click on next and click if you want to have it attached fo...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to find their I.P address in Windows 7 and Vista. Begin by clicking on the Start menu. Then type "cmd" into the search bar and press Enter. When the command prompt window opens, type in "ipconfig" and press the Enter button. Now search through the list and find a line that says "I.P address" or "IPv4 address". The numbers will be divided by periods. Another way is to open Control Panel and select Network and Sharing Center. Then click on your local ar...
In order to make cuttlebug cards, you will need the following: cuttlebugs, ribbons, two sided tape, a trimmer, and cardstock.
If you're a frequent visitor at a local sports bar and restaurant, you've had to have been introduced to those little bite size pieces known as jalapeno poppers. These tasty treats contain jalapeno, cream cheese, and sometimes others ingredients and are the perfect finger food when watching any sporting event. Well in this tutorial, you'll be finding out how to make your own jalapeno poppers, but in pizza form. Sure, it may not be small, but you'll have more ingredients to enjoy and with the ...
We've all come up with lame excuses for not working out: Gym memberships can get really pricey, you don't have enough room in your living room to follow a workout tape, you're too tired, etc. But have you ever considered simply hitting up your local high school track field?
The magic trick in this video can be performed with nothing more than items found in your local restaurant or bar.
In this tutorial, learn how to dye your hair blonde if it is naturally dark brown. Dark brown hair is typically the hardest to lighten, and if done wrong you will wind up with orange hair and that is not a good look.
Rainbow trout are a unique, elusive catch. When you are hunting this fantastic fish, you will need to have specific skills and certain equipment. In this tutorial, learn how to fish for rainbow fish like a pro, with expert advice.
If you are new to Windows Vista or are just starting to set it up to share with other local computers, you will need the help of this tutorial.
Everyone loves the personal touch of a homemade greeting card, so why send such a beautiful gift in a plain white envelope? To maintain the crafty beauty of your card, why not make a custom envelope to go with it?
preparedpantry describes the process of covering sugar cookies with fondant.
This video shows you how to change your skill levels in mount and blade. Go to the character menu and click on the statistics button, then click the export button. Exit Mount and Blade. Go to My computer, your local disk drive (usually C), program files, mount & blade, CharExport. In CharExport you should see a file with your character's name, open the file and you will see every stat that your character has. Change them however you want, save the file and close it. Restart Mount and Blade, l...
In this Outdoor Recreation video tutorial you will learn how to inline skate for beginners. Patrick Eaves, adventure sports guide and instructor, presents this video. First, you should have the right gear. Go to the local retail store or to a skating rink where you can take guidance from experts. Start off by practicing balancing on your legs. Legs should be shoulder length apart, knees slightly bent, body is bent a little forward and hands are in front of you. This is called the ready positi...
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to update websites from Firefox with the FireFTP add-on. Go to the Firefox add-ons page, search for FireFTP, add it to Firefox and install it. Restart Firefox to activate the add-on. Go to tools and click on FireFTP and that will open up a new tab with the FTP client. To configure the FTP to your account, create a new account by giving it a name. The host will be your domainname.com and use the login and the password for the ho...
This video shows you how to control your computer from your iPod touch. 1. Go to UVNC. Click on Installation. This will take you to download options. Download the latest stable version. 2. Install Hamachi, which helps you find your computer's IP address. Click on Download Here link, fill in the registration information, and click submit. 3. Install a VNC listener on your iPod so it can connect to your desktop. Jailbreak your iPod, and open the installer. Click All Programs; scroll down until ...
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you are going to learn how to configure Windows Netmeeting. It is very easy to do. This video is from Fix PC Freeze. Go to start > all programs > accessories > windows explorer. Now click on SA(C:) > program files > Hewlett-Packard > Netmeeting > conf. On the NetMeeting installation dialog box click next and type in your name, email and other details and click ‘next’ twice. On the following box, select ‘local area network’ and click ‘next’ thrice...
Master Gardener Valois Pearce advises how to identify problems with pecans. 1. Look for webworms. One control is to cut the branch off if you can. You can break the web with a strong blast of water. 2. Shiny leaves indicate there may be a problem with Aphids. 3. Check for Pecan-nut Casebearer. Should you decide to use insecticide for any of these problems, please check with your local county extension office to confirm spray dates. Even with these precautions trees normally do not give a hund...
In this video you will learn how to remove the Trojan .dnschanger virus with Malwarebytes. To see if you got a Trojan .dnschanger virus go to your network connections right click on Local Area Connection, select proprieties, click ok internet protocol, click again proprieties and if you got an ip address at preferred DNS server that means that the Trojan entered a fake ip address. You can remove the Trojan. To do this first run the Malwarebytes application, click on the update tab, click on c...
In this video, Charles M. Teaches us how to re-pot a Bonsai tree. But before this, he explains how to make Bonsai soil. The ingredients to Bonsai soil are as follows: Potting soil, (from your local Home store) Hummus, Decomposed Granite, and a bucket. Take a couple of scoops from each ingredient and add to the bucket. Now you have your Bonsai soil and are ready to move along. Charles next explains how to handle the Bonsai itself. First, you want to remove any extra branches. Then you take it ...
Here is a lady tuning her ukulele with a Korg tuner that she has picked up at her local music shop. Turn on the tuner and you will notice that the lights come on. The green light is going to let you know when the note is in tune and each one of the red colors will let you know which way you are out of tune. The notes on the ukulele are from lowest to highest are, ‘A, E, C, G.’ When the red light shows on the left side of the green then it is flat so you should tune up. If the red light shows ...
Joe Richardson, Five Sprockets consultant, demonstrates how to build your own functional boom microphone. First, if you don't already have one, get a microphone from your local electronics store. Then, pick up a mic holder. Next, you'll also need a telescoping pole like a painter's pole. You'll also need zip ties and metal bonding glue. A piece of fake fur from a fabric store will act as a wind sock to cut down on noise. Attach the mic head to the painter's pole with the metal bonding glue. N...
First of all what you need to do is open up your network connections. Then you need to highlight your wireless connection and your local area connection. After doing this you need to bridge both of the connections by right clicking on either connection and choosing the option of bridging them. Then all you have to do is connect the Ethernet cord to your Xbox and to your laptop and you should be connected once your turn your Xbox back on. By following the steps shown in this video you'll be ab...
Ever wish you can have your own custom stickers? Well its not that hard and you can find everything you need at many major supplies stores. This video will show you exactly how to make professional vinyl stickers to stick anywhere!
Are you looking a man to get a suit tailored, but don't know what size you are? You probably want to go to your local tailor with at least an idea of what you're talking about. Learn how to measure your own waist circumference in just a few easy steps. First you must acquire a bendable tape measure, which can be found in almost any convenience store. Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your body, which is usually somewhere around your belly button. When taking the measurement, be...
Remote desktop is a very powerful feature using which you can access any desktop from another desktop over an internet. In this video the instructor shows how to enable remote desktop in Microsoft Windows XP. Remote desktop is a system that will allow other users from the internet or your local network to connect and control your computer. As this can be a security hazard be careful while sharing the details of your remote desktop connection. To enable this click on start button, right click ...
Burhop's Seafood near Chicago, Illinois offers full instructions for preparing delicious, rich lobster tails for a gourmet dinner. In the video, the lobster tails that are being used have been shipped to the United States from Northern Australia, but the instructor ensures the viewers that one can buy lobster tails at the local store. For optimal color and flavor, Burhop's suggests preparing the lobster tails with a pat of butter as well as a small pinch of paprika. Using this technique, you ...
If you want to make a beautiful fake stained glass window, in order to decorate the bathroom, kid’s room or any other room, without much fuss and money involved, here are some tips. First you need an old window on the desired dimensions and then you need some resin from local hobby store (like Michaels) and some marbles. Put the marbles on the window in any way you would like. Be creative! Then you mix the resin and pour it on the marbles.
We have all experienced a screwed up heart, and in this episode of "Look Learn & Create" we learn to turn that experience into some cute art!
D. Gulley with The Discount Trendsetter Show demonstrates how to recycle old furniture. To recycle coffee tables, stack them on top of each other to create a bookcase or a display shelf. Go to your local fabric store and purchase nice but inexpensive fabric to give your sofa a new look. If you don't want to cover your sofa to give it a new look, concentrate on the pillows to pull the new look together. To update pillows that you already have, buy some inexpensive fabric and tuck it, pin it or...
In this video, you will learn how to make a mosaic stained glass window as well as techniques for using mosaic to decorate other items in your house. Host Laura says she's decorated her house so much that her neighbors say if you stay too long, they will become mosaic by Laura. The materials you will need for this project are a window, stained glass of which Laura says you can buy cut up, silicon, and grout. Laura takes you with her to her local hobby store and shows some different stained gl...
This video discusses how to change your IP address in Windows XP. Start by clicking on the Start Button and then Run. Type in "cmd" and press enter. This will open a Command Prompt box. From here type in "ipconfig" which will show your current IP configuration, including your IP Address, Gateway, DNS Servers, etc. Next type "ipconfig /release". This will release all IP information from your current network adaptor. Next open up network connections, right click on Local Area Connection and sel...
Demonstrator Caitlin offers a tutorial on how to remove fake nails you purchased from your local drug or beauty supply store and applied yourself, safely. You start with putting an acetone based nail polish remover in a paper cup and where you soak your nail in the cup. You can then use a tooth pick to get under the 'fake nail' to lift a little if needed. After gap between real nail and fake nail is created, soak again in nail polish remover and then use a paper towel to slowly work/wiggle of...
Never doubt the volume of your whistle again. This video shows you how to whistle loudly using your teeth. You'll learn proper position of your mouth and tongue to be able to make the loudest sound possible. With lots of practice you'll be the only one heard at the local games as you cheer on your favorite team or player. Watch this to get all you need to know to achieve that super loud whistle you've always desired, on the field or indoors.
Learn how to find latent finger prints on brass surfaces, such as fired cartridge cases. Called the Acidified Peroxide method, using only white distilled vinegar and hydrogen peroxide that you can find at your local drugstore, you can uncover fingerprints that is usually impossible to see using other methods. After mixing the vinegar and hydrogen peroxide the solution should start turning a greenish color around the brass object after 5 to 10 minutes. After you see the green color throw away ...
No need to go out, or order in from your local Chinese restaurant. This video shows you how to make the delicious traditional Chinese dish, chow mein. Yummy noodles, perfectly cooked and perfectly paired and use choose. It could be shrimp, chicken, or vegetables, whatever your heart desires to eat. Cooked to perfection on a frying pan or wok, this recipe is great for a self made stay at home meal. No more ordering you'll master this great delicious Chinese meal after watching this video. Dont...
If you have ever thought about making a paper-bag album for artist trading cards, this is the video for you. Ozsomenurse captures this in a simple video saving you money. The required materials are easy to acquire. They are all available at your local craft store. This video provides very descriptive and easy to follow instructions. The finished product is a cute, hand-crafted album for your artist trading cards.
Chef Julie Hasson shows how you can save a ton of calories and make a healthy baked vegan corndog! Vegan dishes do not contain any animal by-products including dairy and meat. This particular recipe uses homemade vegan sausage as the main ingredient, but you can always use vegan hotdogs from your local grocery store. These are even fun to make with your kids and you can cut the meat in half and make bite size corndogs great for little hands.
