How To: Pipe a professional swirl onto a cupcake
Cupcakes are delicious as they are, but they're even more wonderful and charming when you pipe a beautiful design on top with frosting.
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How To: Fold an adorable simple origami parrot
When you think of origami, you probably imagine very abstract, geometric interpretations of real-life animals and plant life, and sometimes even people and architectural monuments. But origami need not be abstract, nor does it need to be angular.
How To: Troubleshoot your Arriflex S camera
Will your camera refuse to run? Is your viewfinder just one blank screen? This video takes some common problems users might experience when trying to film with the Arriflex S camera, and shows you some easy and quick solutions for all of them.
How To: Use your flashlight's parabolic lens to start a fire in the wild
OK, your flashlight just died, but wait, don't throw it out! In this quick and simple video, you can learn how to use the parabolic lens from that dead flashlight to start a fire in the wild. You'll need a parabolic lens, some dry ignition material for kindling and you'll need a bright, sunny day.
How To: Do color correction on your videos in Adobe Lightroom
Color correction is important, because it gives your finished film a professinal touch. This tutorial is a quick explanation on how you can do color correction on your digital movie projects by using the editing tools available in Adobe Lightroom.
How To: Make a vintage inspired Christmas gift tag
This is a quick and easy project you can use to make a beautiful, vintage inspired gift tag that you can attach to all your Christmas gifts! All you need is some basic papercrafting supplies in muted tones and your favorite vintage stamps!
How To: Determine the generation of an iPod Touch
If or a friend have an iPod Touch and want to work on it, knowing what generation it is is essential. This video will show you a quick and easy way of identifying which generation of iPod Touch you have.
How To: Sew a simple high-waisted retro skirt with Gianny L
A high waisted skirt is one of the most flattering skirts you can wear. Because it's cinched in directly at the smallest part of your midsection - your waist - you automatically get an hourglass figure silhouette.
How To: Make a quick and easy Christmas stocking
Even though this method does not take very long, you can still use it to easily and quickly make a large number of Christmas stocking. You will need strong polyester thread and size 90 or 100 machine needles along with your favorite Christmas fabrics.
How To: Use the search bar on an HTC Desire HD Android smartphone
Whether you want to search the web or just the contents of your phone, the Desire HD's searchbar widget is the way to go. Learn how to use it with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Merge duplicate contacts on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Organize your contacts list by merging duplicate entries. Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use camera effects when taking pictures with an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Spice up your digital photos with filters and effects. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use the Locations app on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Get turn-by-turn directions and find places of interest with the Locations app on your HTC Desire HD. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Customize the home screen on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Personalize your Desire HD's home screen with custom widgets! See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Rearrange tabs and apps on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Don't like the default position of the tabs and applications on your Desire HD? Learn how to move 'em around with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Turn an HTC Desire HD into a wireless 3G router
Tethering lets you share your Desire HD's 3G Internet connection with a second, Wi-Fi enabled device. Learn how to use it with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use the Smart Dial feature on an HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone
The Desire HD's Smart Dial autocomplete tool makes dialing numbers a snap. Learn how to use it with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Browse the web on the Samsung Galaxy Tab
Browsing the web just got easier in Android 2.2 (Froyo), thanks to the wonderful new Samsung Galaxy Tab. It's the perfect Android tablet for those device-hungry techies. This video gives you some quick information on using the built-in web browser on the Galaxy Tab, including how to play back video.
How To: Eat a fig without getting sore lips or a sore tongue
Do you love figs but don't love how the fruit's shell sometimes pinches and irritates your lips and tongue when you eat it? Then take a gander at this video to learn how to consume figs without any bodily injuries.
How To: Create and customize stacks in the Mac OS X dock
In need of a quick primer on how to create and customize stacks on a Mac OS X computer? Look no further. This home-computing how-to from MacMost will teach you everything you need to know. To learn more, and for detailed instructions, take a look!
How To: Play the song "China Girl" by David Bowie on the bass
China Girl by David Bowie is a classic song from Bowies golden years. The intro riff alone on the bass is really cool! Wanna learn how to play the song? Well, looks like you're in luck! In this video you will get a quick lesson on how to play the four main sections of China Girl by David Bowie.
How To: Start running apps with the App Launcher on your Android phone
Here's a quick tip for Android phone users! You can use the App Launcher (the icon is at the bottom of your phone, near the center) to open up your app screen, listing all your apps. From there, run all your favorite Android apps!
How To: Fix an idle surge on an 04 Mazda
The patient in this auto maintenance video is an 04 Mazda van that surges at idle but works perfectly otherwise. This video will give you a quick tip on diagnosing this idle surge problem before you start replacing parts.
How To: Use the Calendar and Contacts apps on a BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone
This quick clip provides a lesson on how to use the newly-updated Calendar and Contacts applications on a BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone running version 6 of the BlackBerry OS. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this official video guide from the folks at Blackberry. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Configure redirected folders on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Looking for a quick primer on how to redirect a folder on a computer running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2? Let this video be your guide. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started setting up folder redirects on your own server, take a look.
How To: Remove the obtrusive sidebar in Windows Vista
Are you annoyed by the clutter the sidebar adds in Windows Vista? If you absolutely can't stand it, don't worry, there's a simple way to get rid of it. This video will shot you the quick steps to removing the Windows Vista sidebar from starting up every time you turn on your PC. Remove this crowding feature with ease!
How To: Update and flash the motherboard BIOS on a Microsoft Windows PC
Looking for a quick guide on how to flash your PC's BIOS? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this trick yourself, watch this video guide.
How To: Identify hardened steel compared to mild steel
Hardened steel is very durable, but nearly impossible to work with at home. If you are trying to choose a piece of steel and can't tell if it's hardened or not, you're in luck, because this video contains a quick method for doing so. All you do is try to file an indentation in the steel with a file. If that doesn't make a mark, you've probably got hardened steel.
How To: Print envelopes, mailing labels and lists from Address Book in Mac OS X
Looking for a quick primer on how to print from Address Book on a Mac OS X computer? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at MacMost can present a complete overview of the process in just over three. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Check what version of firmware your iPhone or iPod Touch is running
If you want to jailbreak your iPod or iPhone Touch so you can install and run third party apps, you'll first need to know what version of firmware your device is using. This quick video will show you precisely how to check the version on your iPod.
How To: Tell if you are logged in as an Admin or User in Windows 7
Admin accounts are given special privileges to change the system (like installing programs) that user accounts are not. This tutorial shows you a quick way to check using Windows 7's calendar, and also how to go through the Control Panel to find out if you're an Admin or general User on your computer.
How To: Graph the probability density function in an Excel file
One of Microsoft Excel's capabilities is to allow you to graph Normal Distribution, or the probability density function, for your busines. This is a quick and easy tracking feature you can learn in just a few minutes.
How To: Reduce the frizz in your hair
Bad hair day? Is your naturally curly hair just extra frizzy today? Here's a quick tip to tame your mane - after your spray your hair with hairspray, roll the canister over your hair to smooth out the ends of the frizzies and make them lay flat
How To: Improve your door's deadbolt lock
Deadbolts are a security lock which are usually put on exterior doors. Many saftey experts recommend increasing the strength of your home deadbolt lock. This quick tutorial teaches you how to make your deadbolt extra secure and increase the safety of your house.
How To: Find aspirin in the woods
Did you know that willow bark contains salicin, a similiar chemical to aspirin? If you have a headache on your next outdoors adventure, find the remedy in nature! Learn some mountain man tricks for quick pain relief in the wild.
How To: Jailbreak an Apple iPhone 4, iPad or iPod Touch with the JailBreakMe website
Looking for a quick guide on how to jailbreak your Apple iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPad or iPod Touch with JailBreakMe? It's easier than you might think. And this free video tutorial from CNET presents an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide of the entire process. For detailed instructions, and to get started running homebrew apps on your own Apple device, take a look!
How To: Share your location only with your friends on Facebook
With a few quick changes to your Facebook privacy settings, you can share your location with only your friends (or disable Facebook's location-tracking feature, Places, altogether). Whether you're completely new to the Facebook's popular social networking site or simply require a small amount of clarification on how to deal with the Places feature, you're sure to benefit from this helpful video guide. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Change your registered email account and password on Pandora Radio
Looking for a quick guide on how to edit your account information when using Pandora Radio? This brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started changing your own account information on Pandora, take a look.
How To: Navigate and use the graphical user interface in Foundry's Nuke 6
Need help finding yourself around the Nuke 6 GUI? This quick clip from the folks at Lynda will help to orient you. Whether you're new to the Foundry's popular node-based compositing application or a seasoned post-production professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Nuke 6's new features, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this free video guide.
How To: Use the PHYX Color plugin in Final Cut Pro or Motion
Need help figuring out how to use PHYX Color in FCP or Motion? This quick clip will sort you out. Whether you're new to Apple's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.