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How To: 10 Things Everyone Should Know About the iPhone's Keyboard for a Better Typing Experience

Seventeen years ago, Apple released iPhone, the first mainstream consumer phone with a touchscreen as its main typing input method. Apple has been perfecting its onscreen keyboard for almost two decades, and it's built with some fantastic features that make typing faster and easier. But it's easy to overlook some of these features, so here are some tips and tricks you need to be using if you aren't already.

How To: 13 Tips Every Apple Pencil User Needs to Know for iPad

While it doesn't come with any iPad models out of the box, the Apple Pencil is perhaps the best iPad accessory you can get. It's a powerful writing and drawing tool with an intuitive design and user-friendliness that makes it easy to take notes, draw sketches, mark up documents, and more. And there's a lot you can do with it — some of which you may not have noticed yet.

How To: Kickbox with proper form

Kickboxing is a great form of exercise, but to maximize the benefits of any exercise, you must observe proper form. This video demonstrates nine common mistakes in form and nine tips for preventing these mistakes.

How To: Export AutoCorrect features with PhraseExpress

The AutoCorrect feature in Microsoft Word is a very nice feature to prevent from making spelling mistakes, but how about having this very useful Auto Correct feature in any application, not just Word or Outlook. PhraseExpress can do that, and it can even import your existing entries from Word for use in any program. Learn how to use the PhraseExpress software to export your Word AutoCorrect and AutoText entries for use on other computers and in any other application.

How To: Do a pressure flip on a skateboard

Check out this skateboarding tutorial video to learn how to do a pressure flip on a skateboard. Learn proper foot positioning and techniques with this step by step guide. This instructional video also covers common mistakes to avoid. The trick can be very intimidating to learn, but keep at it, and take it to the streets. Keep practicing these tips and suggestions and soon you'll be skateboarding like a pro.

How To: Origami a cool paper dragon

This video origami tutorial series shows how to use the Japanese art of paper folding to make a paper dragon. Follow along with the guide as he folds a dragon, even if he makes some mistakes along the way. Watch this instructional video and learn how to fold and origami dragon.

How To: Write a TOEFL essay for ESL students

People spend months writing the perfect TOEFL essay. This ESL video lesson will help you avoid one of the number one mistakes people make, forgetting the details. Make sure you have at least two main points and two details, one for each main point, and you'll be ahead of most other students. Watch this how to video and you will ace the TOEFL essay in no time.

How To: Play Blackjack like a professional

A professional Black Jack trainer explains in detailed and thorough live demonstration, the rules of the game, from the basic idea of the game to the most advanced rules. You will get to understand the mistakes made by players, and how to interact with the dealer.

How To: Play Roulette and learn all the rules

A professional Roulette trainer explains in detail and through live demonstrations the rules of the game, explaining the differences between single and double, money management, and percentages. You will get to understand possible mistakes.

How To: Colorize photos in Photoshop

In this video series, watch as Gary Zier teaches how to colorize a black and white photo in Adobe Photoshop. Get tips on different tools for photo editing. learn how to edit colors, add layers, how to correct mistakes, how to add colors to eyes and other detailed areas, how to open and save the project, and how to blend colors together.

How To: Install hardwood floor on concrete

This video shows you how to install a hardwood floor over concrete. You will need a plywood base. This video demonstrates the nail down method. You will need 15 nails per 8 feet by 4 feet sheet; plan according. The entire process is very easy and gives you easy steps to follow. The demonstrator gives some good pointers that might help you avoid any serious mistakes. The flooring installed will be suitable for solid flooring or multiply engineered flooring with a heavy wear layer. This is a ve...

How To: Make a grocery bag out of bandanas

Check out this tutorial that teaches you how to make a cotton reusable grocery bag out of bandanna. All you need is 2 bandanas, sewing thread, a sewing machine, scissors, and marking pens. This is a great, fashionable way to go shopping and cut down on plastic bags. Watch this how to video and you can save the earth in style with reusable grocery bags.

How To: Decorate cupcakes using different techniques

Pastry Chef Anne Heap demonstrates how to use a pastry bag, as well as techniques for decorating cupcakes. Frosting a cake or cupcakes with a pastry bag is much easier than using a knife. The bags come with many different styles of tips. Just choose the tip you want to use, fill the bag with frosting, squeeze to apply the frosting, pull up and let go.

How To: Ride in a convertible

If your not use to riding in a convertible there are a few novice mistakes that can be easily avoided and save you from embarrassment. Take into consideration that even though you are getting into a car, you are going to be exposed to the elements.

How To: Know when to use subject or object pronouns

It is easy to make grammatical mistakes when there are, what seems like, endless rules to memorize. Focusing on a few rules at a time is helpful and today’s lesson can be on how to use subject and object pronouns. If you don’t know whether to use “I” or “me,” it’s easy to learn which pronoun when you follow a few simple tips.

How To: Follow chopstick etiquette

Try using proper chopstick etiquette next time you are in a situation in which chopsticks are involved. If chopsticks are not a utensil you are used to using you may not realize that you are being rude or using them incorrectly.

How To: Care for house plants

In this video series, our expert will teach you how to care for house plants. You will learn easy to follow instructions for caring for tropical house plants, cactus and other unusual house plants. Get tips for avoiding common gardening mistakes, using the right soil, and providing the right amount of light for plants.

How To: Make a movie

In this free film making series, veteran producer Scott duPont will go through the steps of production once the money is in place. Scott will also point out the mistakes many first-time film producers make, which can cost huge amounts of money and slow down the production. Learn about creating shot lists and storyboards as well as how to edit your movie.

How To: Make buttercream roses

Roses make a nice garnish for any pastry - cakes, cupcakes, pies.. Check out this video and learn how to make a rose from scratch using buttercream. This video shows you three different ways to make these delicious flowers. Watch the tutorial and decide which method is easiest for you. And don't worry if you can't get it on the first try..the mistakes are just as yummy to clean up as the successes!

How To: Protect Your PHP Website from SQL Injection Hacks

As a web developer, I often read articles about hackers (from the lowly to the knowledgeable) infiltrating websites via the dreaded 'SQL Injection' method and completely taking control, changing, gaining access, or destroying the owner's data. As a fellow web developer, I'm sure you want to know how to protect against it. Well, here it is! In this article, you will find out what SQL Injection is, what you can do to protect against it, and additional recommendations that are easy to do and onl...

How To: Do Well on Your First Job Interview (For Students)

I know there are many students going for their first job that are new to the whole interview process. This is why I’m writing this article—to provide some tips on making your first interview experience simpler and hopefully successful. I’m currently in a university, but I had my first job when I was in ninth grade. I’ve held a few jobs and have undergone interviews many times. Sometimes they didn’t go so well, but I did learn from my mistakes. As I learned, I became better at interviews and s...

How To: String An Electric Guitar

A First Timer's Guide When some new guitarists break their first string they stash it in the closet and forget about it. Me, I put the sweaty axe back in its case and asked my parents to take me to the local music store. After a morning full of senseless racket emanating from my bedroom, my mom welcomed the drive.

How To: Make a Banner for a Lightweight RC Plane

I decided to make a quick banner for my RC plane. It was basically free, but you might need to get a few materials if you don't have them. My plane is a Hobbyzone Champ, which is a hardy but tiny plane, weighing only 1.3 ounces with the battery. My how-to is modeled after this, which is intended for the Super Cub. It is the bigger version of the Champ, weighing a total of 25.2 ounces, which is more than 18 times the weight of Champ. As you can see, I was faced with a problem. How was I going ...

How To: Fit bra straps properly

You may have been wearing a bra for ages now, but this how-to video from Macy's covers all the mistakes you may be making. Bra straps shouldn't fall off, dig into the shoulders, or allow your breasts to bounce around uncomfortably. Ladies please, check out this video tutorial on supporting your two best friends and learn how to fit bra straps properly. Fit bra straps properly.

How To: Fit an underwire bra correctly

You may have been wearing a bra for ages now, but this how-to video from Macy's covers all the mistakes you may be making. Underwire bras provide lift and seperation for all breast sizes, but are especially important for fuller bustlines. Ladies please, check out this video tutorial on supporting your two best friends and learn how to correctly fit an underwire bra. Fit an underwire bra correctly.

How To: Pick the right style of bra for the right clothing

You may have been wearing a bra for ages now, but this how-to video from Macy's covers all the mistakes you may be making. Different outfits and cuts of clothing require different kinds of bras. Ladies please, check out this video tutorial on supporting your two best friends and learn how to pick out bras to for your wardrobe needs. Pick the right style of bra for the right clothing.