The video details which pieces you will use to win a game of chess quickly and by surprise. First off he explains the basic setup of the chess piece you will be defeating which is the weakest spot on the opponents side. He explains what moves you will be making on your side by first moving you pawn that is in front of your king. You will then move the kings bishop diagonal until it is in front of the queens bishop. You will then place the queen diagonal three spaces. From there you are setup ...
This Software video tutorial will show you how to use Windows Live Movie Maker to edit videos. Starting with the store board; here you can drag videos and photos or click to browse them. Click and it will open up a window with all your photos and video. On the left side is the preview window. As you scroll your cursor through the images, they will appear in this window. On top are a row of tabs. Each of the tabs is called the ribbon allowing you to select various tools. Here you can add or de...
This humorous video teaches men how to iron a shirt just like Mom did. It walks you through the steps from setting up the ironing board and the iron, to the finished product with easy to follow directions.
This video, by GC Productions, brings you this segment of "Hammered and Screwed". In this episode, they teach you how to make your own skateboard at home, using materials you may have around the house or may find at your local hardware store. You will need 6 to 9 pieces of wood veneer, cut to 30" by 10", (the amount of pieces you will need depends on the thickness of the veneer, and how much flex you would like in your skateboard), and enough wood glue to coat each piece. Once they have glued...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to reassemble an XBox 360. To begin, put the mother board onto the bottom plate of the console. Plug in the fan and put on the fan cover. Now plug in the DVD drive. Screw in the RF module on the front of the case. Place the top of the case on and screw it in. Now place on the top piece and screw it in. Then place the bottom piece on. Finally, place on the side panels and face plate. Make sure while assembling, all the pieces are secured and fit proper...
This is how to solder wires properly and then heat shrink them in order to insulate them. Firstly upkeep of the soldering iron is required to keep it from oxidizing. Portable versions of the iron are also available to make work more convenient. A solder sucker is required to suck up and solder left behind by the iron. Alternatively you could use a solder wick which when used with the solder iron can absorb all the solder over the circuit board. Onto the actual process, strip off some of the w...
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo3tzkZLsWs] Bobbycrispy teaches you fingerboard tapping.[/url] Bobby crispy teaches you the basics of fretboard tapping. Learn through doing several basic exercises demonstrated by bobby at a learner's pace. Also pick up beginner's tips like where not to put your hands while tapping on the fret board to stop interruptions while tapping. Tabs are included to keep you on the level with bobby at all times from a musical point of view along with the video for ...
Gus Russel explains how storyboarding can be used to illustrate what a movie might be like. He has been given the task of drawing a frame for each page of a 130 page movie script. Story boarding gives the author a general idea of how the movie will come together, how the characters will look, etc. Russel shows the audience how to quickly draw a quality sketch, and how to shade it properly. The sketches do not function to show exactly what will happen in each scene, but rather what "might" hap...
In this video, Andrew, from Creative Guitar Studio, explains how to translate sheet music, (not tablature), to notes on the guitar. You will learn how to finger the notes and chords you see in sheet music on the guitar fret board. Beginning guitarists, and experienced players alike will appreciate this lesson in music theory as it applies to their instrument. Andrew does a great job of explaining how to learn how to convert sheet music and demonstrates it all very well in this guitar lesson.
Do you want to compress your video files less than five times the size while keeping the same quality? If yes, then this video shows you how. By compressing video files you can save a lot of space. Then, it can be easily burned to a DVD or even uploaded to a file-sharing website. To do the compression, you need to use Windows Movie Maker software. Open the video file in Windows Movie Maker. Now, move all the clips into the story board. Open the option "Save to computer". Now, Windows Movie Ma...
Dougsimmsonline shows how to determine whether or not 2 triangles are similar. Not only does he go on to show that they are but he describes step by step how to do the math to find missing angles. He does this process twice to show one set of triangles being similar and show the other set of triangles as not being similar. Doug is using a large computer touch screen as his drawing board to show you how this process is done.
In this tutorial the tutor shows how to draw a parallelogram using a base, a short side with a given length, and the given angle between them.
This video from TyingItAllTogether, brings us yet another tutorial explaining how to create a unique type of knot, called the "guitar bar". This knot is so named for it's similarities to the neck and fret board of a guitar. To make this knot, you'll need several feet of rope. For every inch in length of the guitar bar, you will need an extra foot of rope. So 12 inches = 12 extra feet of rope to spare, to make this creation.
The user tries to explain to us how to find the distance between two points. It should be noted that we are not talking about using a ruler to measure the distance between two points. The video creator is talking about the math problem that involves finding distance between two points. He uses an electronic white board to explain to us how this is done. He goes step by step and uses a basic equation to help the viewer understand these concepts.
A solid hardwood floor offers a clean and simple alternative to carpeting. This video tutorial demonstrates how to install solid hardwood flooring in your home. Once you’ve prepped the subfloor, let the wood planks acclimate to the room temperature for at least 72 hours. Check the boarding for unusual warping or defects before drilling nail holes in even increments down the wood siding. After countersinking each nail, fill in the holes with wood nail putty. Continue the process for each inter...
In this introductory how - to video for pre-algebra, the lesson is simple and clear. You will learn the four basic rules for multiplying positive and negative numbers. You will be able to see the rules on the video screen and you will see two examples written on the white board. The video is short and only the basic explanation is given so you will not get lost in all the reasons behind the rules. This is a great video if you need a reminder on the rules for multiplication of positive and neg...
Ron Hazelton shows how to restore a weathered and worn deck. Twisted boards can be straightened using a notched 2x4 as a lever, then secured with 5 inch screws. Remove popped nails, and replace with longer thicker nails. Use a punch to countersink slightly high nails. Clean the deck with wood soap and a long handle brush, using a pressure washer to rinse. Apply sealer to the dried wood and let it cure, then enjoy your reinvigorated deck.
Ironing a button up shirt is an important way to make sure you are always looking in top shape. When ironing a man's shirt, you should always start with the collar first and then move to the shoulders and back. Make sure the shirt is stretched out properly over the ironing board. Then move from the shoulders and down the sleeves, making sure you iron both sides, moving slowly and carefully. After ironing your shirt, make sure you hang it up to prevent more wrinkles from forming. Using this ca...
Everything tasted better homemade than out of the package. For your next fiesta, why not make your own tortillas? With this descriptive tutorial on how to make homemade flour tortillas, the process is easy and requires no special equipment. To make homemade tortillas you will need 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. salt, 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, and extra flour. Equipment needed includes: a large mixing bowl, a pastry or cutting board, plastic wrap, a griddle, spatula, an...
The board does not always look like this: occasionally the nearby capacitors aren't present. Also, Pin 4 is the 4th pin from the L on the bottom. This is the side closest to where the cartridge loads, also, the writing on the chip should be right-side up. Please note this is a console, not a game cartridge.
Learn how to play chess with 2005 Missouri Scholastic Chess Champion Joseph Garnier. If you know nothing of the board game, then you might want to check out this video tutorial. Actually, you need to know a little bit about the game. You really need to know how to play chess, because this is an advanced lesson. You'll learn about an advanced opening called the Sicilian Dragon. You could learn the tricks to using this opening for tournament play, and learn how to win.
Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to a number of strum patterns devised for songs with three chords per measure. Remember, the more you practice and the more theo...
Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to incorporate slap rhythm on acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better you'll s...
Watch as professional skateboarder Ryan Smith teaches you how to perform a backslide lipside trick on ramps, flat bars, and rails, right in this video tutorial.
In this how-to video, professional skateboarder Colin McKay teaches you how to drop in on a vert ramp. What's a vert ramp? A vert ramp is a form of half-pipe used in "extreme sports" such as skateboarding.
Fingernail ridges are usually a sign of bad health. Horizontal ridges in your nails are caused by trauma to the cuticle as well as by medications or sickness. Meanwhile, verticle ridges are hereditary but can be caused by trauma.
This is a laptop disassembly of a Dell Inspirion 7000, for the making of a digital picture frame. Watch this three-part video to make you the coolest kid on the block. See the disassembly in part one, the LCD retainer in part two, and the system board back panel in part three.
Plug this baby into your FiOS-powered computer and simulate the real-time climate of any location in the country -- rain, lightning, fog, sunshine.
Headaches can hurt a lot and stop you from carrying out your daily tasks with ease. This video, illustrated by a nationally certified massage therapist, will help you get rid of those irritating headaches. You will be massaging yourself. Massage away your headache.
If you're a certified computer nerd along the lines of NASA scientist Howard from "The Big Bang Theory," then you know how frustrating it can be transferring large amounts of data between an external hard drive or other drive and your main computer, especially when you're in a rush to get experiment data in. Usually this requires mounting the drive into a system or external case first.
In this video, we learn how to buy bacon at a grocery store. Bacon labeled "USDA Certified", this means it has been cleared from parasites. Most bacons are priced by how much they weigh, so make sure you keep an eye out for bacons that are "dry cured" or "dry rubbed". You want bacon that has been hardwood smoked, and doesn't have liquid smoke placed into it. Always make sure you are paying attention to exactly what the package says, and pay attention to the key words. Make sure you read the i...
Christy Lendwehr and Julie Goodnight from the Certified Horsemanship Association explain how to know when you have a fitting and correctly adjusted horse riding helmet. First and foremost, you should wear your helmet every time you ride and you should be sure that is a ASTM SEI helmet approved for equestrian riding, as they also make helmets for sports and those should not be used while riding a horse. When putting on a helmet you should be able to push it and only the wearer's eyebrows shoul...
Don't let an overpriced mechanic take control of your Chevy Tahoe repairs, learn to fix your car yourself. Learn from an ASE certified Master Automobile Technician with over 14 years of experience. He'll teach you how to replace the electric fuel pump in a Chevy Tahoe. This step-by-step video tutorial will show you the exact actions to make when replacing the fuel pump. Pay for only parts and use your own time!
Isolate shoulder muscles with specific weightlifting exercises. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video. Take action: targeting anterior & lateral deltoids, bring dumbbells to side with feet shoulder-width apart. Lance is certified personal trainer through American Fitness Association of America. He graduated from UNC with a biology degree and currently works for a gym. He specializes in weight training, circuit training, endu...
Work out several muscle groups with compound exercises. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video. Take action: involve many muscles, work shoulders and triceps, have a spotter, and lift straight above head. Lance is certified personal trainer through American Fitness Association of America. He graduated from UNC with a biology degree and currently works for a gym. He specializes in weight training, circuit training, endurance t...
Use cable weight machines for shoulder exercises. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video. Take action: work anterior and lateral deltoids by pulling handle straight up to side, but don't lock elbows, raise arms straight out to the front. Lance is certified personal trainer through American Fitness Association of America. He graduated from UNC with a biology degree and currently works for a gym. He specializes in weight traini...
Isolate muscles in the back with some simple exercise methods. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video. Take action: isolate back muscles with feet wider than shoulder-width, and bring weight down to hips but don't lock elbows. Lance, the instructor in this how-to video, is certified personal trainer through American Fitness Association of America. He graduated from UNC with a biology degree and currently works for a gym. He s...
Work out multiple back muscles with compound exercises. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this free weightlifting video. Take action: grip handles on the outsides, cross legs, bring chin to top of the bar, and return slowly, but don't swing legs. Lance, the instructor in this how-to video, is certified personal trainer through American Fitness Association of America. He graduated from UNC with a biology degree and currently works for a gym. He s...
Have you tried working out with an isolated lateral bench press? Iso-lat bench presses are an essential part of lifting weights and strength training. This fitness how-to video tutorial demonstrates how to do an isolated bench press to strengthen the upper body. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video.
Have you tried a chest fly on a weight machine? Both a weight machines and a chest fly are an essential part of lifting weights and strength training. This fitness how-to video tutorial demonstrates strengthening the chest with flies on a machine. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video.
