If your game of Half Life is taking too long to load then maybe it's time to improve your computer performance. This video tutorial demonstrates how to speed up your personal computer running Microsoft Windows XP. You'll learn a variety of methods to boost performance and gain hard drive space. The steps are basic enough for any user to follow, so power up and maximize your PC performance.
This video demonstrates a way to use the lomo effect on pictures in Photoshop. The effect makes colors stand out more, thus making the picture stand out more. The first step in adding the lomo effect is to change the color curve levels of the picture by going to Image > Adjustment > Curves in Photoshop. They should be changed very slightly, from a straight line to a slight "s" shape curve. After this, the gradient map should be changed to a black to white gradient. Finally, the mode of the ne...
Here you will be shown how to find your iPhone or iPod Touch if you were to lose it. Add this application so that you will be able to find your iPhone or iPod Touch if you were to lose it. Go to the App store and do a search for "If Found". it is a free application by MobilityWare. Install and type in the needed information. Use this as your wallpaper. The person who finds your phone does not know your code, so they will not be able to see your personal things. All they will be able to see is...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a button or banner for a website in Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor. These buttons or banners can be used on personal websites or website channels, such as YouTube. Users are able to customize their button or banner appearance. Basic knowledge on Illustrator is required, but it is straightforward. This video will benefit those viewers who design their own website and would like to enhance their the appearance...
Each Toyota 2010 4Runner has a mini plug auxiliary audio input port in the center console. When you want to play your personal playback devices, e.g. iPods or other MP3 players, on your car's sound system, simply plug it in the mini plug socket and press the aux button of the sound system. Depending on the model you drive there may also be a USB port in the glove box for selected models. Connecting your iPod to it will play the device as well as charge it when you drive. Playing sounds in you...
Personal fitness coach Yuri Elkaim demonstrates how to do an outdoor fat burning workout. You'll need a rubber exercise band and a tree or a pole for the workout. First, warm up by going for a 5-minute jog. Then do a 30-second squat press. Next, do a 30-second set of pushups. From there, attach the exercise band to a tree, squat into a sitting position and extend the band to you. Do this exercise for 30 seconds. Add a speed skating motion for 30 seconds. Do the four exercises for 30 seconds e...
Using products from Stampin' Up you are able to create this great looking easel card. This quick and easy project uses card stock, stock lace created with a border punch, stock cutter, embossing plates, a few dimensionals, and a few other items that can be bought in the Stampin' Up kits. Each item adds it's own unique look to the creation of this easel card. The process to create these cards are sped and simplified with the kits and a variety of items can be created to add a personal touch to...
Street artist wackojacko54321 teaches you how to draw "wild style" graffiti. There is no definite technique or way of drawing wild style. Wackojacko54321's interpretation involves starting with a simple piece with connecting letters (of which he provides an example) and possibly arrows. Add more basic arrows and connections to unify the piece more. Connection points of the arrows are important. Attach them to the ends/corners of letters or other letters/connections. Spice it up with more adva...
You can create handmade love letters and personal paper gifts by using your very own homemade ink. This video goes in depth on how you can make your own ink at home using an ink stick and ink stone. This is the traditional way that the Chinese make their ink to use in Calligraphy and brush painting. The ink stick is made of soot from burning oil. There are different grades of ink sticks according to the Chinese standard so watch for that when you are purchasing these supplies. The ink stone i...
In this tutorial the author shows how to make a cool ASCII E-mail signature. He uses Hotmail as an example. He directs how to find the options in the Hotmail email and points us to the location where we can make a Personal e-mail signature. Now he demonstrates how to make sample ASCII signature. As the signature allows only text the author advices to user a tool called JavE to make a good signature. He now shows how to download that software for free and how to use it. Now using this tool he ...
"Euchante", the narrator of this video, shows you how to get over having feelings for ("a crush") on someone, specifically a boy (it's geared for girls). She begins by talking about a personal experience where she was rejected by a crush. She proceeds to discuss how actually, even though it hurts at first, if you get rejected at the "Crush stage", you are better off because the guy is being honest with you. It has nothing to do with you, it has to do with him. She recommends not wasting time ...
Crafter Dawn takes us through another arts and crafts card lesson. She outlines the steps to making custom pocket cards featuring a pull tab pop-up component on which you can store your message. While she has suggestions on how to make a snowman-themed card, you can use your imagination and creativity to decorate your cards for any season or occasion. Give someone something with a personal touch by following the steps in this video.
A video from PC Remedies that explains how to transfer your personal files from your Old-PC (Windows XP) to your New-PC (running Windows 7) using Windows Easy Transfer.
This video from Betty's Kitchen demonstrates a step-by-step recipe for chili cheese fries. She uses frozen French fries and cooks them in peanut oil on the stove top. After the fries are cooked, she puts them into a 9 x 13 casserole dish. She tops the fries with canned chili that has been heated on the stove top and emphasizes that the recipe can be varied based on your personal taste. She sprinkles shredded cheddar cheese over the hot chili and then bakes it in the oven at 400 degrees for fi...
This video is about understanding and deleting cookies in Internet Explorer. Cookies store bits and pieces of personal information concerning your web browsing habits. In essence, you can be spied on by others through cookies. Cookies should be deleted often - daily, weekly or twice weekly. Go to the Internet toolbar and select "Tools", "Internet Option". In this screen, you will see "Temporary Files". Choose delete cookies. Delete all cookies. Press "ok". All the cookies will be deleted. Rem...
Here is a Quick Tip for Vista Print. Are you looking for an easy way to make a brochure? Follow the directions in this how-to video and you will have your brochure typed up and ready for the printer in no time. Start on the Vista Print Homepage and choose the theme you want for your brochure. Learn about Express Design and the different templates available. Learn how to put text on your page and how to insert images and logos to make your brochure personal and unique.
Learn exercises and information to help underweight people gain weight. Jack Lalanne cites poor nutrition and lack of exercise as the reason for being underweight. He recommends the correct balance of vitamins and minerals to help combat the poor nutrition that leads to a low body weight. He also recommends whole grains and many other natural foods to correct a personal weight problem. Lalanne believes that exercise is a normalizer that helps correct weight for both the underweight and overwe...
YouTube user s2pandapple shows viewers and subscribers how to self French braid. Before beginning with simple step by step instructions, s2pandapple provides personal tips on simplifying the braid process. Using down to earth terminology, s2pandapple proceeds to verbally instruct viewers on the process of French braiding while performing the tasks and providing viewers with multiple angles of the braiding procedure. While this tutorial is mainly a precursor to s2pandapple's instructional vide...
PCRescue Repair shows you how to be able to watch movies on the internet. What's special about this video though, is that he shows you how to watch them for free. He directs you to a website that gives you the ability to watch a variety of movies for free, right from the comfort of your home. From his own personal experience in using this particular website that he sends you to, he can explain in detail where to go, and how to locate the movies that you might be interested in. If you're bored...
Want to look like Courtney Cox Arquette from her hit series Cougar Town? Courtney Cox is absolutely beautiful in her show, so why not steal some of her looks for personal use? Princess Pinkcat shows you how she creates her Courtney Cox makeup look from Cougar Town.
Change the sound on your PC in Windows Vista with this video tutorial. In Windows Vista, left click on desktop. Go to "Personal Modes" and select "Sounds". Click "Test" button in the Sound's tab window to hear sounds for different actions. To replace a sound: place the sounds, in a .WAV format only, in a folder on your C: Drive. Select sound to be replaced in Sound's tab and click “Browse” to find the file you are replacing the current one with. Click "Ok" when done to complete change.
To optimally understand physics, metaphysics and consciousness first you have to be open-minded. Second, you have to be skeptical. Both are very important.
Is a Bridezilla driving you crazy? Whether the bride gone wild is your sister, daughter, or BFF, you can stop the insanity. Here are some tips offered on how to deal with an out-of-her-mind bride.
Show someone you care about them by spending a little extra time on their Christmas card... and in the process, save some money. In this tutorial, learn how to make a pop-up three-dimensional Christmas card for your loved one.
Stumped on what to get your makeup-loving best friend this holiday season? In this tutorial, makeup artist Koren shows us how to make a handmade mini makeup palette in the comfort of our own home! By following this tutorial and adding your own bling or personalized message to the palette using markers and glitter, you have a special, personal gift to give a loved one.
Etsy is the place to get all your handmade needs and wants met. Etsy encourages personal connections between sellers and consumers. On Etsy you can connect with the handmade and crafty communities, and learn more about the process of making handmade goods like soaps, candles, invitations and more.
Etsy is the place to get all your handmade needs and wants met. Etsy encourages personal connections between sellers and consumers. On Etsy you can connect with the handmade and crafty communities, and learn more about the process of making handmade goods like soaps, candles, invitations and more.
Give someone his or her own personal ticker tape parade with this easy prank. You Will Need
See how to change your logon background with Tweaks in Windows 7. This is a quick tip for the new Windows 7 operating system. You'll need a piece of software called Tweaks.com Logon Changer. It allows you to have your own background for Windows 7 to make it a bit more personal.
In honor of DIY Wedding month, Meg shows us some awesome wedding lighting solutions and nice personal touches to make your day extra special. This how-to decorating video will show you ways to plan a beautiful, personalized wedding.
Chris Barnes (8 PBA titles), Sean Rash and Kim Terrell examine how personal style affects equipment choices.
Ever wondered how stars stay a size two – besides starvation, personal trainers, and plastic surgery? Wonder no more. Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to lose weight like a celebrity.
It’s like a personal photo, except classier, and you can make the model look slightly more attractive than they really are.
Learn how to cut tile with this DIY video tutorial. If you need to make angular and circular cuts, use an angle grinder and fit a diamond disk. You'll need to fit a continuous diamond disk, not a segmented one, because a segmented disk will chip the tiles. And if you're using an angle grinder, don't forget your personal protection equipment, ear muffs, dust mask, and eye protection.
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use the new CSS, or Cascading Style Sheet, management tools in Visual Studio 2008 in the service of enhancing an existing stylesh...
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer.this video tutorial will demonstrate the new ListView control in Visual Studio 2008. Because the ListView is data-driven, you will need a data source. You can use any data so...
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. In this ASP.NET tutorial, you'll take a look at the 1.1 alpha release of Microsoft Silverlight. To get started writing your own ASP/Silverlight applications, take a look.
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. In this ASP.NET video tutorial, you'll learn how to develop the basics of a custom extender control using the ASP.NET extensions framework. Get started using ASP.NET extensi...
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. By creating a new website, this video tutorial will demonstrate the new ListView control in Visual Studio 2008. Because the ListView is data driven, you will need a data sou...
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. Generally, the DataPager control is used with the ListView control. The ListView control is data driven. First create a ListView control and provide it some data. Next drop ...
