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How To: Remove personal anti-virus & other rogue applications

The Internet is full of crooks just waiting and waiting for the chance to steal your information. One way that people are getting into your system these days is with fake or rogue applications. These viruses sneak themselves onto your PC either through hacked websites or when you download other types of files. They piggyback on other things you do and install themselves. If you think you have been infected, have a look at this tutorial.

How To: Sharpen blurry images using Photoshop

In this Software video tutorial you will learn how to sharpen blurry images using Photoshop. Open the image and duplicate the original layer. Then go to filter > other > high pass. In the window that pops up, enter a value of 4 – 6 pixels. Now simply change the blending mode of that layer to overlay by clicking on ‘layers’ and selecting ‘overlay’ from the dropdown menu. You will notice that you have a much clearer picture. Then go to filters > sharpen > ‘unsharp mask’ to add som...

How To: Remove window tint

Is the tint on your windows losing its luster? In this video, learn how to remedy a bad window tint. All window film deteriorates with age and eventually have to be removed. Two of the most common symptoms of dying film are the dreaded "purple film" and the "bubbling film". Purple film is caused by non-metallic dyes in the film breaking down and changing color. Bubbling film is a sign that the adhesive used to apply the tint to the window is failing. After a single bubble appears, many more w...

How To: Hold you guitar pick for more accuracy

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to properly hold a guitar pick. Don't hold the pick with the point facing down because it can easily slip and cause you to lose accuracy. Instead, hold the pick with the point facing forward. Don't let the pick stick out too much. Secure it behind the index finger and under the thumb. This video provides a visual demonstration for viewers to easily follow along. This video will benefit those viewers who are beginning to play the guitar and would like ...

How To: Remove date and time stamps from your photos

There are various ways to remove the timestamp on your photos using Photoshop. You can use the crop too and crop out the photo, but then you'll lose parts of the photo as well. You can use the patch tool, and draw a border around the date, then drag the date to another area, let go and press ctrl+D. The time will disappear and the area will be patched up with surrounding colors. Another method is to use the spot helium brush tool, and simply just brush over the text, and the spot helium brush...

How To: Style documents with the Google Docs CSS editor

In this how to video, you will learn how to style documents with the Google Docs CSS editor. First, create a new document in Google Docs. First, click on the drop down menu for style. Type in a title in the document. Select heading 2 in the menu and type in the section title. Next, take off the style and type in the body for the content. Select some of the body text and click the hyperlink button. Type in the address and click okay. Now you can click this text to go to a website. Go to file a...

How To: Change the color of your eyes using Photoshop

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to change the color of eyes using Adobe Photoshop. Begin by selecting the Magnetic Lasso tool and create a selection around the eye. To create a second selection without losing the first one, hold the Shift key. Now go to Image, click on Adjustments and select Hue/Saturation. Now adjust the hue and saturation of the eye to change the color. This video provides a visual demonstration for viewers to easily follow along. This video will benefit those vie...

How To: Open almost any door with this easy lockpicking trick

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to open almost any door with an easy lock picking trick. Begin by prying open the door top. To do this, users will need to use a knife, the end of a hammer, crowbar or any other kind of tool that can pry. Slide the tool through the door stop. Once you pry open the door stop, take a thin, sharp object, such as a knife or credit card and slide it through the latch. Now push the door to open it. This video will benefit those viewers who have accidentally...

How To: Improve your text by using Illustrator text effects

In this video, we learn how to do basic text effects in Adobe Illustrator. First, open up Adobe Illustrator and make a new document. Now, type in your desired text and change your font to one that you prefer. To make your text turn into a radiant, you will click "file" then "type" then "create outline". Now you will click on your text then click your radiant swatch. Then, go to "gradient" and adjust your colors to which you prefer. You can now put a stroke on it using the "stroke" tool and ch...

How To: Make an origami paper hat with your kids

Looking for a fun activity for your kids birthday party? In this tutorial, learn how to origami a paper hat with your kids. The benefit of using these hats is two fold! Not only do they make great party favors, they also provide an arts and crafts project to keep the kids entertained for a while.

How To: Sharpen a knife with a fine & coarse stone

This video by Slokkro shows how to sharpen a knife using multiple wet sharpening stones. The video has no spoken words, choosing instead to have English subtitles, pointing out the various items and techniques for sharpening a blade. Following the directions should enable the viewer to put a nice edge on dull blades, with the technique of using a coarse stone first, then a fine-grained one. The motions are repeated several times in the video, giving the viewer an opportunity to study it witho...

How To: Get six pack abs in less than a month

Watch as Joshrulz77 Shows your how to get Six pack abs in just one month! Depending on how much you need to lose you can achieve it in one week or up to one month. One exercise you can do is to hold on to the bottom of a bed or a couch with your hands and then use your abs to lift up your legs in the air and then back down. Remember to keep your legs straight and move them slowly and controlled. Remember to also not let them touch the ground when going down but just about a few inches off of ...

How To: Dismantle a Blackberry Bold 9700

In this how-to video, you will learn how to take apart a Blackberry 9700 Bold. First, set the Blackberry on a sturdy and flat surface. Next, pry off the bottom front plate with a non-metal tool. Remove the battery and place it aside. Next, unscrew the front plate with a screw driver. Be sure not to lose these screws. Now, carefully pry the front bezel off. The keyboard pad will come off as well. Now, remove the screws around the area where the screen is. Once this is done, you can easily remo...

How To: Practice to do a back handspring

Ever wonder how to do a "back handspring"? TheWebMagician demonstrates step by step on how to do so. First you start by practicing jumping backwards and swinging your arms behind you. TheWebMagician provides examples if you find yourself a little lost. Next, transform your jump backwards into a flip by arching your back and landing on your hands, like jumping into a handstand. You then finish the landing with a bounce or "rebound". If you find yourself struggling, TheWebMagician gives out a f...

How To: Make a primitive wilderness loom

Staying warm is important to making sure that you survive. Whether it be the end of the world or you find yourself lost in the wilderness, keeping dry and warm is key to survival. In this two part tutorial find out how to make a primitive wilderness loom and a mat to sleep on.

How To: Make a monsoon shelter

Finding yourself lost in the desert is not good news. Especially if you are without food, water, or even shelter. So in this three part video tutorial, you'll find out how to take care of one of your problems: shelter. Find out what it takes to make a monsoon shelter in order to survive in the desert.

How To: Apply and move a ball marker in golf

This video explains the importance of marking your ball on the putting green. If someone else is also playing golf, and theirs hits yours (and it isn't marked), its a two stroke penalty. In order to mark the ball, set a coin directly behind the ball onto the green. Then when you replace your ball, set it directly in front of the coin. It is important to always put your ball in front of the coin so you don't accidentally gain or lose advantage. When putting your marker in place, make sure to n...

How To: Make an old style photograph in Lightroom

In this tutorial, Yanik Chauvin teaches us how to create an old-style looking photo starting from a grayish, underexposed one, using the software "Lightroom". He starts by creating a virtual copy of it, and then he adds a Camera Calibration preset named Camera Landscape and increases the exposure. After that, he crops the image removing the blank parts of the photo, and adjusts Contrast, Blacks and Clarity to strength the image borders.

How To: Properly gain muscle by warming up and more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to gain muscle and lose fat with stretching methods. Before exercising, users should warm up for about 10 minutes. Warming up allows safety and consistency. The sequence for an intense workout should be: 10 minutes of warming up, light stretching, 45-60 minutes of intense resistance training, intense stretching that lasts one-half of the intense resistance session, and then cooling down. This video demonstrates various stretches and warm-ups such as: ...

How To: Make corn husk dolls

This video teaches you a simple and easy way to make corn dollies. For those of you that don't know, corn dollies are the homes for the spirits of corn that have lost their homes during the harvest. The spirits will live in the doll throughout the winter and will be returned to the fields the forthcoming spring. To make these you will need corn husks, Sharpies, a pair of scissors, and ribbons of your desired color. These corn dollies are a fun project for kids and will be sure to help create ...

How To: Make a basic survival shelter from a Mylar blanket

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a basic survival shelter using an emergency blanket. The materials required for this shelter are: an emergency blanket, paracord and duct tape. This is a basic shelter that would be great for certain conditions. This setup would be ideal for the following conditions: light to medium rain, low wind, and above freezing temps. This video is very descriptive and clearly explains all the instructions. This video will benefit those viewers who are c...

How To: Make spiced milk tea

This unusual clip shows you how to make spiced milk tea. The recipe is included in Gourmet Magazine. Massala Chai can be bought in coffee shops around the US. First, use cardamom pods - they need crushing to get the seeds out, although you can buy them without the pod to save time. The other spices are cinnamon, pepper corns and fennel seeds. Everything is ground together and while doing this, you simmer two cups of milk, sugar, salt, ground ginger and the spice mixture. Whisk them all togeth...

How To: Win at Minesweeper

Suck with Minesweeper? Always losing? Frustrated? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to watch “How to play Minesweeper - It's not all about luck!” by watchmytutorial. In this tutorial, you will learn some strategies to help you beat Minesweeper and you will hear a few helpful tips. Many people do not know, to mark a mine, you right click. The Windows game Minesweeper is a strategy game only for the Windows platform. If you want to start beating Minesweeper easily then...

How To: Change a road bike tire

This how-to video demonstrates how to change the tire of a road bike. First of all, the old tube must be removed with the help of some tire levers. The new tube that will fit the rim must be inflated at an optimal 5 psi. The tube will then be mounted on the rim starting with the valve so it doesn't lose air. After that the tire will go on back to the rim, this time without the help of tire levers, so the new tube won't be pinched. After the tire is adjusted, it is recommended to check if the ...

How To: Recover deleted files from recycle bin w/free software

Recuva is a freeware data recovery program. Recuva recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. Begin by downloading and installing Recuva. Open up the program and select the type of file you wish to recover. Input the information that is asked and start the scan. It will the provide a list of the files. Simply select the file and click Recover. This video will benefit those viewers who lost or deleted old files and wish to recover them u...

How To: Read a map and use a compass

Watch as "4-H Forestry Facts" shows you how to survive in a forest or any other environment using a map and a compass. When holding a compass the needle will always point to the direction of north because of the poles of the Earth and the magnetic pull of the compass. After knowing which direction is North you can then figure out what direction is South, East and West. Then looking at the map you can see where it is you need to go. Watch the rest of the video to learn all the tricks and never...

How To: Do the "Spiderman dumbbell curl" for your biceps

In this video tutorial, viewers will learn how perform the "Spiderman dumbbell curl". The name refers to the similar stance that Spiderman makes when she shoots webs. This exercise targets the bicep muscles. It will stimulate your body to gain muscle and lose fat. Start by sitting on an incline bench. Chest should be open, keep entire upper arm stationary, bring in palms, push elbows back a bit and palms should be facing towards shoulders. The exercise should be done slowly with 3 second posi...

How To: Hack My Pet Protector 2 with Cheat Engine (01/24/10)

This video shows how to hack My Pet Protector 2. You can hack health by taking the amount you have and multiply it with 8. When you lose some health you will need to repeat it. Then drop it down and freeze it and change the value to 80000. Come to the cheat engine then put the value on the box for hex value. Then hit enter and you will get one result. If you didn't get any result, repeat the process by entering another value which is multiplied with 8. Once you got it double click on the link...

How To: Get over the cold naturally by eating the right foods

This how to video shows how to fight a cold naturally or how to get over an infection. When you get a cold, there is an imbalance with your blood PH or an outside invader such as a virus. Some tips to get yourself feeling better are to boost your immune system with herbal supplements and getting a good source of protein. Protein helps to form antibodies, and without a good source of protein your body loses that source of protection. This video shows that the best source of protein is meat and...

How To: Enable momentum scrolling for a Magic Mouse

If you have an older Mac with a Magic Scrolling mouse and you'd like to enable scroll momentum on it, simply follow CompHelp's video tutorial. Now, don't expect a simple, just-click-a-setting solution here: you'll have to copy some code from the video and run it in the terminal in order to enable the scrolling feature. Despite that, the author leads you through the steps steadily and doesn't get you lost. So go ahead, get your older Mac in order and watch the video!

How To: Use printer paper to make a paper airplane

Learn how to use printer paper to make a paper airplane. Find a piece of paper shaped like a rectangle. A sheet of computer printing paper or school notebook paper is a good size and weight. Lay the paper on a table with one of the long edges closest to you. Fold the paper in half lengthwise. When the two edges match up, use your thumbs to make a sharp crease along the fold. Take the upper left corner of the top layer of paper and fold it diagonally down toward the first crease you made. When...

How To: Use vehicle stability control on a 2010 Toyota 4Runner

Learn how to use vehicle stability control on a 2010 Toyota 4Runner by following the steps in this video. VSC allows a driver to maintain steering control in the event that traction for the vehicle is lost. This Toyota USA tutorial explains the purpose of the VSC system and what indicator to look out for on your vehicle's panel to know when the system has been activated. To better understand how your 2010 Toyota 4Runner maintains steering stability and traction, listen to this video tutorial.

How To: Understand & use adjective agreements & the word bien

Pierre-Benoit Heriaud explains the various meanings of the French word bien. Firstly, there is one obvious meaning the common "good" or "acceptable". However, one can also use it in sentences such as "Il fait bien froid" to present the current status of the weather as being excessive in one way. In this case, it can easily be replaced with the adverb "vraiment", not losing any bit in meaning. Lastly, the word "embete" might also be a trap in that it usually means annoyed, but can be associate...

How To: Create rounded-corner rectangles in Xara Xtreme

One must have often wondered how to create rectangles with smooth rounded corners. Open Xara Xtreme and create a rectangle on the stage. To change it to rounded corners, click on 'curved corners'. Then one can edit how much curve is required on the rectangle. If we scale the rectangle, then it will lose the curve path. So it should be converted to 'editable shapes'. This will maintain the curves, even if scaled from one angle. This will be helpful to create those party fliers.

How To: Create a vector logo from a bitmap logo in Photoshop

Thinkingserious teaches us how to use Adobe Photoshop to transform a normal bmp or jpeg logo into a vector logo that can be MADE as small or large as desired without losing quality. He creates the text, leaves it white and then adds a stroke. He picks the exact color from the original image. The stroke should be 1. Then the gradient is done using the colors from the bmp image. This is a two-step process. First he creates the top gradient. He also adds a soft inner bevel. The end result is sav...

How To: Reset and restore an iPod Nano to factory settings

This video tutorial shows you how to reset your iPod to the factory default. This is something most iPod users could find useful. Sometimes when playing files through your iPod it will begin to skip, not work properly, or it will even have a corrupt file. This being said a reset of your iPod will bring it back to square one and get rid of these problems. Using these few steps shown in the video will reset your files and most likely, fix your problems. With this being said, its wise to make su...