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How To: Cheat on a test with a water bottle

Check out this conning how-to video of the classic water bottle cheat sheet. As an homage to some of our favorite tricks, here's an old one that has been around for ages but some of you may not be aware of. In this video we show you how to utilize modern technology to always have your notes in plain view. We will do this by taking a common object that no one will think twice about and altering it to fit our needs. Watch this video tutorial and learn how easy it is to con your teachers into th...

How To: Create a 3D lettered sign in lights

In order to create 3D lettered signs in lights, you will need to first create an object. Open Illustrator. Type your letters on the page. Adjust the font to the style you would like. Click on "effect". Then, click on "3D". This will allow you to rotate the image for the angle that you will want to see it at.

How To: Draw an anime ninja cat

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw an anime ninja cat. Start off by drawing a circle at the top of the page, followed by two cat eyes, one going into the left side of the face. Next, draw a cat ear on the side of the face on both sides, then remove the head line from one ear. Next, draw in a small circular body with a round bottom. Next to this, draw the arm and legs to the ninja cat. Make pants and shoes on the cat, as well as a belt. To finish this drawing, erase any lines that can be r...

How To: Transform into Sailor Moon for Halloween

In this tutorial, we learn how to transform into Sailor Moon for Halloween. First, apply matte makeup onto the entire face, and white eyeliner on the bottom of the eye. When finished, place hair back into pins and apply Sailor Moon wig onto your head. Next, use liquid black eyeliner to draw a dramatic line from the crease of your eye line to the outer edge on the face. Next, draw a thin line underneath the white eyeliner on the bottom of the eye, drawing small lashes onto the bottom of the ey...

How To: Pack for mountaineering & backpacking trips

In this tutorial, we learn how to pack for mountaineering and backpacking trips. You will need a large backpack that fits your body, then lay out all of your items in front of you. Place your sleeping bag on the bottom of the backpack first, rolling it up tightly. Next, place climbing gear into the backpack and then fuel for the stove. After this, add rope to the bag, then a first aid kit. Next, add in a space blanket and some other clothing items you may need. Next, take a thermal foam pad a...

How To: Split or cut concrete landscape blocks

This video describes the process of split and cutting concrete blocks. For splitting concrete blocks, a hammer as well as a chisel are required. For cutting concrete blocks, you can either use a skill saw with a masonry blade or a masonry saw. Next, proper safety guidelines and equipment are discussed. For splitting masonry blocks, two types of blocks that are manufactured with splitting notches are shown. To split these blocks, they must be scored with the chisel along the entire length of t...

How To: Play "By the Light of Silvery Moon" on the ukulele

In this how to video, you will learn how to play "By the Light of the Silvery Moon" with a ukulele. You will need to have a tuned ukulele and knowledge of basic chords. The first part consists of Bb, C7, F7, Bb, and F7. Next, play Bb, Eb, G7, C7. Next, play Bb, D7, G7, C7, and Bb. The next part is Bb, C7, F7, Bb, and F7. Then, play Bb, Eb, G7, C7. Bb, D7, G7, C7, and Bb. Practice this until you can perform the song consistently and at the right tempo. Now you know how to play "By the Light of...

How To: Say basic greetings & more in Haitian Creole

In this video from pxmedia Lisa and Lionel teach us how to say basic greetings and more in Haitian Creole. Some basic greetings that are gone over here are "Hello", "How are you", and the various responses to that question. "What is your name" is another question they translate. And "My name is". "Please" and "thank you" are next to be discussed along with "You're welcome." "Excuse me", and "bye" are next up. Two important things are "I cannot speak Creole" and "Do you speak English?" Next to...

How To: Play a Turkish double dumbek with Raquy Danziger

Drum artist Raquy Danziger teaches the basics of playing a Turkish double dumbek. Raquy demonstrates how the index and ring fingers of the drumming hand should move in counter-harmony to each other, as the first step. Next she shows how to accent every third beat while drumming. Then, the other hand is used to add a third sound to the two being produced by the first hand in the up-down movement. The next step involves producing two different sounds with the second hand, by alternately hitting...

How To: Create a new widget for a WordPress 3.0 blog or website

Learn how to create a custom widget to use on your WordPress 3.0 blog or website. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Edit your public WordPress profile on WordPress.com

Learn how to make changes to your public profile on WordPress.com. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Pre or postdate a post on a WordPress blog

In this clip, you'll learn how to pre date or post-date content posted to your WordPress blog. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Say important medical terminology in Khmer

Cambodia has had a troubled history, especially over the last 40 years, and as such medical professionals for more developed countries have often felt compelled to journey there and serve the needy. If you are already doing so or preparing to, or work in a community with a Khmer-speaking population, this video could be of help to you. It will teach you all sorts of useful medical technology in the most popular language in the country, Khmer. This should greatly improve you communication with ...

How To: Choose a screen resolution to design your website for

Google is one of the most powerful forces on the Internet, and their technology can be the key to helping you find success in whatever your online endeavor might be, from web design to filmmaking. This video is a part of their Google Webmaster Series, offering help to webmasters the world over on how to best utilize Google in their work. This video will show you how to choose the screen size / resolution that you should work with for above-the-fold content in web design.

How To: Create a new account on the WordPress website

Want to sign up for a new WordPress account? This clip presents a complete overview of the process. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about its features through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Create and add links to a blogroll on a WordPress blog

Want to link to your favorite blogs on your WordPress website? Create a blogroll! This clip will show you how. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about its features through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Allow others to write content on your WordPress blog

Want to know how to add contributors to your WordPress blog so other people can post to it? This clip will show you precisely how it's done. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about its features through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Add a sidebar to a WordPress theme and set it up

This tutorial will guide you through the steps involved in setting up a sidebar on a WordPress page. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about its features through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Fix a WordPress database connection error

See how to resolve a WordPress MySQL database connection error with this free video tutorial. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about its features through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Upload images, audio & video to your WordPress blog

Here is a step by step tutorial on inserting media (images, audio, video etc), from your computer, into your blog posts and pages. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Reorder pages within your WordPress navigation bar

Using the My Page Order plugin, you can simply and easily change the order of the pages on your WordPress navigation bar (or nav bar for short). See how it's done with this free video blogger's guide. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about ...

How To: Embed a Wiki article reference in your WordPress blog

See how to insert a hyperlinked reference to a Wikipedia article in your blog post or page with this free video blogger's guide. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Create a blog roll on your WordPress blog

Learn how to create a blog roll (blogroll) of your favorite sites on your WordPress blog with this free video software tutorial. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Embed HTML code into a WordPress post or page

This clip presents a general tutorial on how to work with and embed HTML code into your WordPress posts and pages. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Create main and subpages on your WordPress blog

See how to create a main page with a drop down menu revealing secondary pages — also known as parent/child or main and sub pages (subpages). Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Insert an image gallery in a WordPress 3 blog post

If you need to display thumbnails on a WordPress page and link the smaller thumbs to the original larger pictures, this post shows the process involved, using the Lightbox plugi,n which creates a special overlay effect when an image link is clicked on. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also mak...

How To: Use the massager on a 2010 Ford Taurus

If you were to compare cars nowadays to cars in the past, you can see how much technology has affected and grown. Window defrosters, navigation systems, and even chair warmers. Yes, cars are built to help make driving more comfortable for people. One of the newest features in some cars, is a massager. This is great for helping the driver relax and can be great for those with bad backs. So check out this tutorial on how to use the massager on a 2010 Ford Taurus. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Use the navigation system in a 2010 Ford Sport Trac

Technology nowadays, helps make life easier for people by providing them with gadgets that can be used during any time of the day. One gadget that all drivers cannot be without, is a gps or navigation system. These nifty little devices help people get to and from location that they couldn't even find on a map. They're easy to use and can even be pretty fun to program. So check out this quick tutorial on how to use the navigation system in a 2010 Ford Sport Trac. Enjoy!

How To: Use an intelligent key on a 2010 Nissan Murano LE AWD

With the advancement of technology nowadays, cars are able to do things better than before. One area is the use of a key. Instead of supplying just a regular key to unlock and lock doors, they now have intelligent keys that make opening and closing much easoer. THey also make starting the car easier as well. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to use one on a 2010 Nissan Murano LE AWD. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Install a switch panel on a boat

When you have so much technology on one small boat, things are bound to get confusing. That's why having a big enough switch panel is a great way to keep track of all the different switches that your boat has. In this tutorial, you'll find out the steps needed to insatll a switch panel on a boat. Depending on how much experience you have with using tools, this video may be a tad bit difficult. So sit back and pay attention. Good luck!

How To: Repair a Nintendo DS Lite top screen

The Nintendo DS is one of the most technologically advanced handheld gaming devices out there. Not only does it have dual screens, but a touch screen as well. Some of the more recent DS' even have a built in camera. But with all great technologies, problems are sure to rise. In this tutorial find out how to repair the Nintendo DS Lite top screen. Remember, opening the device can possibly result in a voided warranty, so know what you're doing and good luck!

How To: Replace a Nintendo DS Lite game socket

Nintendo has been the king of handheld gaming devices since the introduction of the Game Boy. Over the years since the Game Boy's reveal, Nintendo has improved their tehcnology quite a bit and now during the 21st century, the Game Boy is gone and what now exists is the Nintendo DS. DS for dual screens, this nifty little device uses touch screen technology to interact with characters in the game. Despite the technological advancement, there are times when things can go wrong. In this tutorial,...

How To: Troubleshoot the PS3 drives "nothing happens" problem

With all technology, there are times when things happen that are within control, and without, and things break. Video games are especially those who tend to break at times as well. One of the most common problems with the PS3 is an issue revolving around the PS3's disk drive. For some reason, it would not work and many people did not know. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to troubleshoot the PS3 drives that don't do anything at all. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Scan a document in Word 2007

With technology nowaday, it has become so much easier to scan documents. In the past, people would always take their work to places like Kinkos and pay others to do something that would be simple and easy to do at home. But since the release of multi-functional printers that not only print, they scan, fax, and can even download pictures directly to your computer. This tutorial will show you how to scan a document and send it to your Word program. Enjoy!

How To: Encrypt Torrent files in the Azureus BitTorrent client

Torrents are a wonderful technology to share your files over the internet. If the data that you are sharing is confidential you may need to encrypt these files before sharing. To encrypt torrents in Azereus, go to tools and select options. From the left hand side menu select the connection option. Select the 'Transport Encryption' option from the connection sub menu. This section is intended for intermediate mode or higher and it is not available in beginner mode. So go to mode and select the...

How To: Play SWF and FLV files

In order to play SWF files, you need to download SA Flash Player. You can find this program on a website called Mega Upload. For FLV files you need to download the applian FLV player. You can find this program at a website called applian technologies at the address http://applian.com. Once you have downloaded and installed these programs, you will be able to do such things like watch videos you couldn't previously access and play games on your computer that, again, were not available before. ...