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How To: Do a clean install of Snow Leopard

In this video, we learn how to do a clean install of Snow Leopard. First, restart your Mac and when it gives you the chime, hold down the option key. Now, put the disc into the computer and it will load the disk. Click the disk, then it will boot from the Snow Leopard disk. Once it does this, come up with a normal menu named Mac OS X. Choose your language, then run through the rest of the windows that pop up. Choose the options that work best for you and then re-boot your computer. When finis...

How To: Change hair color in Photoshop CS3 and CS4

In this video, we learn how to change hair color in Photoshop CS3 and CS4. First, open up your image and zoom in on the hair. From here, you will click on the selection tool with a circle to select your image. Now, make sure this is the perfect size for the entire image. Right click and make sure it's sized out right. Now, select the hair and a red marker will appear. Select the whole surface of the hair, and as you get to the short hair use a smaller circle tool, don't worry about the smalle...

How To: Print from a shared printer in Ubuntu

In this video, we learn how to print from a shared printer in Ubuntu. First, turn your computer on and then go to your system. From here, go to admin and then printing. After this, you will get a pop up window. Click on 'new' and then it will search for the printer. Next, you will click on 'network printers' and then go to 'windows printer via samba'. Then, click on browse and expand the workgroup. Then, expand the name of the computer and you will find the name of the computer as well. Now, ...

How To: Apply for California food stamps

In this tutorial, we learn how to apply for California food stamps. First, to go the website: California Food Stamps. After you are on this site, you will see a pop up where you can enter in your name and e-mail, as well as more information about food stamps in California. After you enter in your information, you will receive an e-mail with two links on it. One will be for the application and the other will be to find an office near you. Print out the application and fill it out entirely, fol...

How To: Block a website using a Linksys Router

In this tutorial, we learn how to block a website using a Linksys Router. First, go to your web browser and type in "192.168.1.1" into the address bar. After this, you will need to enter in your username and password to the pop up window. From here, go to the tab that says "access restrictions" and look for where it says "policy name". Type in 'blocked website' to the bar and then click 'enable'. From here, go down to the bottom of the page and enter in the URL of the website you want to bloc...

How To: Get a Free Soft Drink from a Vending Machine

In this tutorial, we learn how to get a free soft drink from a vending machine. First, you will need to find one of those old vending machines, not one of the new and high tech ones. From here, you will need to sit down and lift the hatch up from the machine. Then, reach up into the machine and find a soda. Once you get your hands on one, pull the pop from out of the machine. You should have relatively small hands and longer arms to be able to do this successfully. Once finished, drink your s...

How To: Access Hotmail and Gmail through a local email client

In this tutorial, we learn how to access Hotmail and Gmail through a local email client. First, Google search "webmail Mozilla" and go to the official website. From here, you will click on the hotmail link and any other e-mail links you want for the add-on. Next, you will right click and save this to your computer. After this, go into your e-mail and go to the settings. From here, you will click on the "forwarding" tab at the top and then click "enable pop for all mail". Save these changes an...

How To: Clear your browsing history in Internet Explorer

In this tutorial, we learn how to clear your browsing history in Internet Explorer. First, go to the tools button and then click on 'delete browsing history'. Click that and then a new window will pop up. If you want to clear everything, click 'delete all' and then 'yes'. The temporary internet files are fine to delete, this is just info that is saved after you visit a website. Cookies are bits of information that a site stores on your computer to remember who you are. The history is simply w...

How To: Partition a hard drive in Windows Vista or Windows 7

In this video, we learn how to partition a hard drive in Windows Vista or Windows 7. First, go to your computer and right click on your hard drive. Then, go to the management in the compute rand find disk management. From here, you will see your backup, factory image, and everything else on your computer. From here, right click on the computer and click "shrink volume" It will then pop up a new window where you will enter in the amount of space you want to shrink in MC. Once you enter this, c...

How To: Partition your hard drive to back up important files

In this video, we learn how to partition your hard drive to back up important files. First, go to the start menu and then right click on your computer. From here, go to the left hand side toolbar and find where it says "disk management". Click on this, then you will see the partitions on the computers. Right click on the partition, then go through the wizard that pops up on the screen. Type in the size that you want your partition size to be, then continue on through the wizard. When you are ...

How To: Make caramel popcorn

In this tutorial, we learn how to make caramel popcorn. You will need: popcorn popper with popcorn kernels, large bowl, 1 cube butter, 2.5 c brown sugar, 1 c corn syrup, and 1 can condensed milk First, place all the ingredients into a pan and turn it up to high heat. Stir this up, then continue to stir not leaving it at all while it's cooking. Now, you will take this off of the heat and pour it over the popcorn that you have already popped. Do small amounts at a time, tossing the popcorn as y...

How To: Open an Xbox 360 tray with a paperclip

In this tutorial, we learn how to open an Xbox 360 tray with a paperclip. If you cannot open up your Xbox and need a tool to open it, use a paperclip! First, take the paperclip and open it up so it's long and straight. Then, take the cover off of the Xbox. After this, use the paperclip to poke inside the Xbox near where the CD entry is. Once you do this, the tray will pop open and you will be able to insert or remove the disk from it. Once finished, you can use this anytime it gets stuck and ...

How To: Tie a necktie on someone else

In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a necktie on someone else. First, pop the collar and drape the tie around the neck with the wide end on your right. Then, tug the wide end down, so it hangs 12 inches below the narrow end. After this, cross the wide end over the narrow end, and bring it up through the neck loop and down the front. Swing the wide end to the right, pass it under the narrow end, then cross it back over the right. After this, push it up through the neck hole. Now, tuck it thr...

How To: Change your toilet into a silent clocing toilet seat

In this video, we learn how to change your toilet into a silent toilet seat. A silent toilet seat will shut itself by going down slowly without the loud slam. To remove the old toilet seat, go to the back flaps and pop them up. Remove the plastic screws with a screwdriver and then set them aside. Replace this with your new toilet seat and screw the screws back into the back. Now, lift your seat and the lid up and tap them gently. After this, the toilet seat will slowly start to lower and clos...

How To: Install Windows XP from a usb flash disk drive

This video tutorial is in the Computers & Programming category which will show you how to install Windows XP from a USB flash disk drive. First download USB multiboot from 911cd. Insert the XP disk and plug in the USB flash disk into your PC. Format the USB flash disk. For this click on "RMPrepUSB" and the HP format tool should pop up. Do a quick format to USB drive with ntfs file system. Close HP format tool and click go. Now you have a Windows XP bootable USB flash disk drive.

How To: Change your engine oil for maximum auto performance

In this tutorial, we learn how to change your engine oil for maximum auto performance. First, you will need to find your drain plug underneath your car and let the oil drain out of the tank until it doesn't run any longer. You may need to jack your vehicle up to do this. Once it's done draining, replace the drain plug to the oil tank. Use a new washer and bolt if you need to. Now, pop the hood on your vehicle and find the oil tank. Remove the cap and place a funnel inside of it. Pour your new...

How To: Create a punk rock look with pink and coral eyeshadows

In this tutorial, we learn how to create a punk rock look with pink and coral eyeshadows. First, take a coral shadow and brush it over your entire eyelid. After this, brush a darker color on the corner of the eye and then use a white color underneath the brow bone. Now take a coral pigment and brush it over the first coral color to create a brighter shade. Blend the white in with the coral towards the crease of the eye. Add more color as you see fit until the color pops and is very bright. Af...

How To: Completely reformat your computer

In this tutorial, we learn how to completely reformat your computer. First, you will need to go to Killdisk and get the ISO from the site. This is the disk you will use to wipe your system. For this to work, you will need the use the ISO version. Once you have burned this onto a CD, put it back into the drive of your computer, then restart your computer. Once you do this, you will need to make certain you want to do this, then clear it using the blue screen that pops up on your computer. Then...

How To: Make a ferro fluid

In this video, we learn how to make Ferro fluid. This is a magnetic fluid that you can easily make at home. To do this, you will need: laser jet toner, rare earth magnet, and some vegetable oil. Now, pour the toner into a cup (50 ml), then put 2 tbs of vegetable oil into this cup as well and stir it together until you have a thin consistency. Now, transfer into a smaller jar so you can handle it easier. Now test this fluid by taking the earth magnet and putting it to the bottom of the jar. No...

How To: Open files/folders/programs with hyperlinks

In this video, we learn how to open files/folders/programs with hyperlinks. First, go to your computer, then go to tools, and folder options. Underneath the section that says "click items as follows" you can change your preferences for how you want items to appear and pop up, then click ok. Now, go to your web browser or a different page with a link and click on a hyperlink. Once you do this, you will get to see how your settings have changed how this looks and opens, then change your setting...

How To: Make a molded tomato aspic salad with crab & couscous

In this video, we learn how to make a molded tomato aspic salad with crab and couscous. You will first take 2 c tomato juice and pour into a saucepan over medium heat. Next, take 1 c of tomato juice, and add in 2 packets of unflavored gelatin inside. Sprinkle this over your tomato juice so it softens, then pour this mixture into the hot tomato juice and stir until it's dissolved. Next, add finely chopped carrots, green peppers, and cucumbers to the mix. Stir this, then place into small molds ...

How To: Cut acrylic on the Cricut Expression

In this video, we learn how to cut acrylic on the Cricut Expression. First, you will need to have an acrylic cutter installed on your Cricut Expression. Now, place the acrylic on the mat and insert the mat into your machine. After this, choose the type of cut you want, then make sure the blade depth is at six and the pressure is at maximum. Now you can start to cut the acrylic, and when it's finished, it will pop back out of the machine and be finished! You can then use the acrylic for what p...

How To: Clear a Web Browser Cache

In this video, we learn how to clear your browser cache. Cleaning out your cache and internet history can help keep your personal information safe and your computer running more quickly. In Internet Explorer, first go to tools, then to delete browsing history. Make sure all boxes are check, then click on "ok". After this, a window will pop up showing the status on what it's deleted. When that is finished, go back to your home page and delete the history again like you did in the previous step...

How To: Connect your Nintendo Wi-fi USB connector

In this video, we learn how to connect your Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector. Before you do this, you need to purchase a Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector and connect it to your computer. Once you do this, a window will pop up on the computer asking for information. It will start to set up and go through the process of installing, asking you questions about your connection. You may have to enter a password as you do this. When it's complete, your Wii will be able to connect to your Wi-Fi, then you can...

How To: Replace windshield washer nozzles

In this video, we learn how to replace a windshield washer nozzle. First, use tape to mark where the wipers were at so you know where to replace them. After this, remove the wipers from the vehicle by using a wrench. Now, pop the hood of the car and remove the screws that are on the front of the car surrounding the nozzles. Once you get the top area removed, you will find the nozzle and hose underneath it. After this, replace the old nozzle with the new one and then put it back. When finished...