This morning Box released new versions for iPhone and iPad apps, and with them, a nice little surprise in the way of free stuff. Users who sign up within the next month will be gifted 50 GBs of cloud storage. This is a huge upgrade from their standard 10 GBs, and should be more than enough for most of us. In addition to the storage give away, the app includes a new UI, preview support, commenting, and other upgrades.
The HTC One has been officially released in Taiwan! The new wallpapers preloaded on the phone have been ripped and put up for download. Grab them for your phone now!
Before you rake up the maple leaves on your driveway, how about grabbing a couple of the newer ones to make yourself a maple leaf rose?
Cartograms are usually pretty mundane, but throw in Flickr, Photoshop, and a well-known public place and you have an artistic representation of popular colors. Much more eye-grabbing than your common map.
Sometimes the simplest things yield the most fun results. This clever trick creates long, condom-esque plastic bubbles.
The unrestrained joy of How-To cleverness. This subversive video shows you how to transform that old CRT monitor into a 30,000 volt fence.
Obama's inauguration may have been Tuesday, but why not party to the weekend. Here's a lesson in the Napoleonic art of Champagne sabrage.
If you are sitting in front of a computer all day for your work, make the most of it by exercising your different muscle groups even while you are finishing a PowerPoint presentation or filling out cells in an Excel worksheet.
When it comes to coffee, some people just like perfection. Most would agree that the best cup of coffee comes from home, after roasting your own green coffee beans. But not everybody has the time or money to have complete control over their coffee's flavor. Roasting via stovetop or oven produces mélange (not quite perfection), and home roasters can be pricey.
In the level "Going Hunting", you take control of the co-pilot of an F-18 Hornet tasked with shooting down enemy planes. To get the 'You Can Be My Wingman Anytime' achievement, you'll need a perfect playthrough of the level. That means you don't get hit, and all the enemy planes are shot down without running out of ammo. Do this, and you'll get 30G on Xbox 360, or a bronze trophy on PlayStation 3. If you need some guidance, check out the video below.
When I first saw Stacy of The Birthday Blog's gigantic S'more, I'll admit, I got pretty excited at the prospect of eating a massive marshmallow. But then I realized that Stacy's oversized S'more is actually a clever cake decorating ploy, assembled with a custom-sized, homemade graham cracker, a giant hunk of melted down chocolate, and a white frosted cake. Facade or not, it'll go perfect with your colossal Kit Kat, or your epic Gummi Bear.
Forkable has posted an easy Halloween recipe for evil eye deviled eggs, inspired by the Great Eye of Sauron from Lord of the Rings.
Check this out for five great tips on how to name your character.
Rescuing wounded soldiers in a war zone is extremely dangerous. Again, (previous entry, Futuristic Warefare), the Pentagon turns to scifi technology and robotics for the answer. The current solution is to develop robots that perform as "combat casualty extraction system[s].” And not just one robot to go in and save the day, but an "autonomous EMS crew, complete with an unmanned ambulance and robodocs, who can aid fallen troops 'with minimal intervention by medic or other first responder opera...
Think Nextraker's pranks are too hard? Then he's got the perfect prank for you— the Gatorade prank. He calls it the "upside-down Gatorade prank". This is by far one of the easiest gags ever. All you do is turn the bottle upside down, on its top, and slowly and carefully twist the cap until it seems to be loosened all the way. Then, just sit back and wait for you victim to pick it up and spill liquid all over the place. This could be used for other drinks, as well.
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a twisted skull. First, draw the outline of the skull and then start to draw in the jaw line around the middle. After you have this drawn out, draw in the teeth on the top and bottom of the face. Then, draw in the eye sockets and the nose shape. From here, start to add in lines that look like cracks around the top and sides of the skull. There is no perfect way to draw this, draw it how you feel it should look! Add in some shading to show the depth and c...
In this video we learn how to say "I love you" in Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese. To say "I love you" in Mandarin, you would say "Wo ai ni". To say this in Cantonese, you would say "ngo ngoi ney". Say each part of these words slowly and practice them to make them sound perfect. There are different dialects you need for each of the types of Chinese, so take your time when researching and practicing. Once you get these down, you will be able to learn more basic phrases and be on the way to lear...
Don't worry, this recipe isn't for the frothy, so-called "chocolate mousse" that's made from oil and seawater. This is the delicious and sweet variety of chocolate mousse that's perfect for a cake filling or any dessert. This recipe calls for Ghirardelli chocolate and it's great for chocolate wedding cakes. It's the best filling possible because it firms up when cold, due to the butter in the mixture. This helps hold the cakes together more firmly. It softens back up at room temperature, but ...
This video shows a very basic magic card trick which was created by the person who made the video. This magic trick is perfect for beginners and is simple. First, you should separate the cards into four piles, asking the other person to pick a card from one of the decks. You then should place their card at the bottom of one of the decks and stack the other three on top of that deck. Then you hand the deck to the other person, making sure that you quickly see the card at the bottom of the deck...
Simon Leach teaches us how to do spiral fluting in this video. Start on the side of the bowl with a sharp edge. Then, push the edge down from the top until you reach the bottom half of the bowl. Create line next to line very close to each other, not overlapping them. Continue to do this slowly until you have reached all the way around the bowl. Make sure your lines are all equal to each other, they don't have to be perfect though. After you have made lines all the way around, your bowl will b...
Springform cake pans intimidate lots of home cooks - With a rigid, industrial ring around the side and a metal clasp, it looks difficult to maneuver. But this shape is actually super beneficial if you haven't quite mastered transfering a cake perfecting from the pan to a cake stand. The ring comes apart to let you serve the cake on the cake pan itself.
Want to make a Bloody Jack like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Artists discovered the almighty vanishing point during the early Renaissance and haven't stopped using it since. The genius of the vanishing point is that it gives a three dimensional quality to a two dimensional space, meaning increased depth perception and more believability.
Want to make a Special K like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
In this video, we learn how to apply burnt orange to eyes for this fall. Start out by applying primer to your eyelids, followed by using airbrush foundation over your entire face. Next, find a burnt orange colored eyeshadow from any brand, and brush it on the crease of your eye. Next, brush a copper color onto your eyelid, then brush the burnt orange color on the outside crease of your eye and blend into the middle of your eye. Then, brush the color lightly on the bottom waterline of your eye...
Why play a ukulele? Well, other than the fact that it looks like a baby version of a guitar and therefore really damn cute, it creates a light, pleasant sound that resonates well with playing light melodies on the sand at the beach.
Folding a towel might not seem that hard, but there are those out there hay have never done. Those are the type of people that throw their clean clothes directly on the ground, right next to their dirty clothes. They've never heard of "folding". But eventually, they'll need to acquire the skill. And the perfect start… towels. This video shows you the precise steps to folding a towel the correct way. Watch and learn. And put your clothes away!
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a cat-ear fleece hat. First, take fleece and combine two edges together to make two cat ears. Sew these together and then turn them inside out so you have the ears you like. Next, take a piece of fleece and sew it together so it becomes a hat. Turn it inside out so you can't see the marks on it. When you are finished, you will have a cute fleece hate perfect for anyone in the winter! You can jazz this up by using any type of material you would like and p...
Small umbrellas are perfect for martinis and cocktails, but your kids don't have to know that. But this variation of the mini umbrellas aren't the kind you'd like to stick in your drink, but the kind your kids can have tons of fun with. They're cute, easy to make, and a fun afternoon of crafts with the kids. To see how to make these foam umbrellas, watch and learn. You'll need:
When teaching your kids the art of crafts, it's good to throw in something useful every once in a while, something they can actually use and not just have fun with. A bag is the perfect solution. Everyone has a need for a bag, even kids. They can store all of their other paper crafts in there! Watch this video to learn how to make this paper gift bag… a gift for themselves! You'll need:
Start teaching your children the art of recycling… and the art of crafting. Making this recycled doll's broom is perfect for any young girl who enjoys beauty and you figurines. A crafty broom will help Barbie learn responsibility, and teach your young ones about helping their environment out. This doll's broom is made from real evergreen leaves, along with a popsicle sticks and some tape. Easy!
Gaillardia may be a foreign word to you, unless you're a botanist or flower enthusiast, but the gaillardia plant can be simply defined as a daisy. The American plant is usually cultivated for its bright red and yellow flowers, but it can also be the perfect craft project with the kids. This video will show you how you and your kids can make a foam amber wheel of gaillardias, which will surely please your young ones. To make this flower wheel, you'll need:
Everyone loves cats, for the most part. It would be more accurate to say that everyone loves kittens. No one can resist the cuteness of brand new baby kitty, especially children, which is why kittens and cats make the perfect craft project for kids. In this video, you'll learn how you and your kids can create a googly-eyed paper cat upper on a popsicle stick. It's great for any young child. You'll need:
Okay, so why would a kid want to make a pincushion? They're not supposed to be playing with sharp objects like pins anyway, right? Well, not everything you teach your children will benefit them. Sometimes you need to think of you… something you could find useful, and this detergent cap cupcake pincushion design is perfect for your sewing kit. You'll need:
Twiggy, Mia Farrow, and recently, Mia Wasikowska have all done it. Short, pixie-cut hair has been the hairstyle of choice for liberal prepsters for several decades now, the symbol of modernity and hipness.
Layered hair is one of the most versatile styles around, allowing natural movement, creating texture, and framing the face. You can wake up every morning looking like a supermodel by getting your hair layered.
Your nails looking a little chubby lately? Rein them into shape with mini nail corsets! Watch this tutorial to learn how to paint very sexy lace corsets on your talons for nails that become their own fashion accessories.
Nothing in life is perfect, including video game systems. For the Xbox 360, it was the dreaded RROD and for the PS3 one of the most common problems has involved the blu-ray disk drive and/or laser. So in this particular tutorial, you'll find out how to fix game and blu-ray disc loading errors by using the hidden recovery menu. It's pretty easy to do and it may result in reseting it to factory settings. So good luck and enjoy!
In this tutorial, Sherry shows you how easy it is to use a computerized sewing machine, the Singer 7466. Computerized sewing machines are a relatively new invention. They work just like traditional machines but cut out a few steps in between for a more perfect stitch.
If you're having trouble with any of your Zoo Escape levels and are looking for that extra hint then this is the perfect guide for you. Tasselfoot has a full level 1-20 walkthrough with all stars guide on how to get through the game. Tasselfoot shows each step by step of each level and makes it look easy, and considering all you need to do is mirror his actions, this will take away all your frustration and impatience as you will fly through every level. So what are you waiting for check out t...
