ShapeWriter is the iPhone version of Swype. With this app you can type texts extremely fast without ever lifting your finger off the keypad! In this tutorial, learn all about how to type at the speed of light using ShapeWriter and send messages so fast you'll wonder why you ever bothered to type things out in the first place. Have fun!
Need to create Flash buttons? You've come to the right place. In this video, learn how to make professional looking, but easy to make, buttons with no scripting. The buttons featured in this tutorial are featured all over the web and on almost every flash site. Create the buttons you need for your web project with help from this step-by-step tutorial.
If you're thinking about venturing into the world of using Camera Raw in Photoshop, you've come to the right place. The camera raw function in Adobe Photoshop provides easy access to raw image formats produced by many digital cameras. In this video, learn all about how to get started using the Camera Raw Utility plug-in for Adobe Photoshop.
Need to insert a scrollable gallery of thumbnails into your website or web project? You've come to the right place. In this tutorial, learn how to build a scrolling thumbnails video and take it to the next level by building a fully functional gallery with a bonus randomizer button. Learn about using variables and rounding numbers and navigating time lines within a flash movie with actionscript.
Big fan of the Real Housewives of New York? NYC Housewife Bethenny Frankel shows us how to make her signature Skinnygirl Margarita perfect to keep your skinny girl frame in place. Use this less caloric substitute to let loose and look great while doing it!
Need a place to store a few odds and ends? How about all of those little origami stars you like to make? In this video, you'll learn the folds for making a traditional origami paper sat box, perfect for all of your folded stars, or anything else! You'll start out folding this star box with the what's called the "star base."
Looking for a primer on how to create and work with names in Microsoft Office Excel? You've come to the right place. In this free video tutorial from everyone's favorite MS Excel guru, YouTube's ExcelIsFun, the 1st installment in his series of Excel name tricks, you'll learn to use names in formulas and functions as well as how to edit them. See how to name a cell or range of cells with this free video lesson.
In this quick video, learn how to import music to iTunes from elsewhere on your computer, and then add that music to your iPod or MP3 player. This tutorial contains very useful information that will allow you to take full advantage of your iPod and also help to keep all of your tunes in one place.
As far as your audience is concerned, there are few things less magical than a card trick seen a dozen or more times. As such, as a magician, it's important that you build a strong repertory of tricks to maintain your public's interest. And what better place to start than the "flying" card trick outlined in this free video magic lesson.
Whether you're new to Adobe InDesign or a seasoned graphic arts professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this official video tutorial from the folks at Adobe TV. In it, you'll learn how to take advantage of metadata embedded in an image to create live captions and then automatically and flexibly place them in your layout.
Whether you're new to Photoshop or a seasoned graphic arts professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this official video tutorial from the folks at Adobe TV. In it, you'll learn how to work faster with everyday tools in Illustrator CS5. Additionally, you'll learn how to draw behind, disregarding stacking order, and draw or place an image inside, instantly creating a clipping mask.
In this video you will learn the open-break dance pattern. It is a very important dance move if you need to gather some initial momentum for future combos. You'll also learn how to switch places using an open-break, and then, a small little combo starter for the future combos that you might do from an open-break.
In this video, Derrick Schommer, sales engineer, podcaster and host of Common Man Cocktails shows viewers how to mix up a Blue Mediterranean. This classy gin cocktail is based on Bombay Sapphire gin, teamed with lemon-and-lime Sprite and Blue Curacao for a sophisticated, slightly sweet drink. The Blue Curacao and gin are placed in a high-ball glass with ice, then the drink is topped off with Sprite and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
This Photoshop tutorial goes over the basics of using vanishing point. Learn how to setup a perspective grid and clone in 3D space, also place graphics in a perspective correct environment.
Bathing your baby should be studied before diving into it. There's many things to learn about including water temperature, how to place the baby in the bath, and how to support his/her body once in the bath. Here is an easy, step-by-step tutorial hosted by Johnson's Baby on how to bath your baby safely and gently.
Card flourishes are more of an art form, not really necessary for your magic card tricks and illusions, but really cool to impress your friends. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to perform a fan spin card flourish, which shows you how to fan a deck of playing cards and have them spin in place. This fan spin card flourish is an impressive card trick, no magic involved.
Learn how to make a ship in the bulb (aka a ship in a bottle). This cool diy hack demonstrates how to recycle an old lightbulb into a "ship in a bottle". Like the traditional ship in the bottle, the ship is first assembled outside of the bottle, then placed inside. Follow this fun how to hack video to learn how to make your own.
Around half the UK population will develop piles at some point in their life. In this exclusive guide, Dr Jessen explains the causes of hemorrhoids and dispels some myths along the way. He also discusses treatment options – from over-the-counter creams to surgery – and advises on the best way to prevent piles occurring in the first place. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to diagnose and treat hemorrhoids.
Attention Central California Residents: This film shows the actual cutover date from operator assistance to direct-dial (local only) in Fresno and Madera, California.
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This is an amazingly creative idea. Watch this video hosted by Graffiti Research Lab in NYC and learn how to create a portable chair for free out of post office boxes. These guys provide a resting place for the city lunch roamer, but these chairs would be great for a kids playroom or even the office!
Unlocking all the cool costume bits for your Sackbot is one of the most fun parts of LittleBigPlanet 2, but unlocking the same pieces for multiple Sackbots or seeing someone online with clothes you like and not being able to get them sucks. This video will show you how to share costumes between Sackbots, keeping you in style for good.
In this video, we learn how to fix the VAIO SZ space bar. First, gently lift up on the space bar until the top is removed from the bottom of the board. After this, take a scrap piece of paper and place it underneath the middle of the metal that's on the space bar. After this, click the bar back into place on the keyboard. Now, test out the space bar to see if it works! It should be working without any problems now. If you do experience more problems, just repeat this same procedure and you wi...
In this video from thedarkwanderer we learn how to footnote your references in a paper. For this you need a list of your references used. Place a superscript right after the last word that you want to acknowledge. Then place the note proper at the bottom of the same page. Put the footnote numeral slightly raised followed by the note proper. Make sure that the superscript number corresponds to the number of the footnote. Keep the footnotes flush with the paragraphs of your text. Footnotes comi...
This video is a tutorial on how to use chromatography correctly to study plants. The tools needed to complete the task are a plant, jar or bottle, rubbing alcohol, paper coffee filter and a plastic spoon. The first step is to chop the plant up and place it into a jar followed by filling the jar with rubbing alcohol. The jar must then be placed into a pan of warm water for five full minutes. You must stir the plant matter in the alcohol until the plant causes the alcohol to change color. The l...
In this tutorial, we learn how to fireproof a balloon. Usually, if you bring fire to a balloon it will pop, but there's a way to avoid this! First, get your balloon and place it around the nozzle of your sink. Then, fill it up with water until you have a decent amount of water. Now, blow some air into the balloon and tie at the end. From here, put your balloon to the test! Place a lighter underneath the balloon to see how it reacts. It should not pop like it did before. The water will absorb ...
In this video, we learn how to make Indian puri for pani puri. Ingredients are: 1/2 c Fine Sooji, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp baking powder, 1/4 c warm water, 1 tbsp all purpose flour, 1 tsp oil, and oil for deep frying. Start off by mixing the Sooji, salt, and baking powder together. Then, add warm water and soak the Sooji in it. From here, knead the sooji for 4 minutes, until it's firm. Then wrap it in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 20 minutes. Then, roll out and cut into small round sh...
In this video, we learn how to make & decorate a "make a wish fish" cake. Start out by mixing up your icing with paste color until you have a green color. After this, brush this onto a round cake of your choice flavor. After this is all iced, grab some gum drops and orange slice gummies. Then, place the orange slices on the side of the cake to make it look like fins. Place the gum drops on the top of the cake to make the eye and the scales on it as well. Once you are finished and like how it ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make an American apple pie. You will need: 2 c flour, 1 tsp salt, 3/4 c shortening, and 5-6 tbsp cold water for the crust. Mix all the ingredients together, then shape it into the pie dish to make the crust complete. Also shape the dough for the top of the pie. Next, prepare the filling with: 2/3 c sugar, 2 tbsp flour, 1/3 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp lemon peel, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp butter, milk, and 6 c thinly sliced apples. Mix the ingredient...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make garlic parsley butter. First, wash your parsley and then chop it up. Make sure it's completely dry before you chop it. Then, combine this with unsalted butter and mix together well. Sprinkle in some salt to the bowl, then sprinkle in some fresh pepper. Add in some minced garlic, then continue to mix together until combined. Try the butter to make sure it has enough ingredients, then continue to add salt if necessary. Place the mixture into foil, then rol...
In this tutorial, we learn how to change the engine and oil filter on a Mercedes car. First, find the oil drain plug underneath the car. Remove this, then let it drain into a pan until it's finished leaking out. From here, you will place the drain plug back on, then fill up the vehicle with the correct type of oil from the hood of the car. Then, find where the oil filter is and remove it from the car. Place in the new filter, then tighten all bolts you removed. Check the level in the car to m...
In this video, we learn how to use extension tubes in place of a macro lens. First you will need to have your camera and a tube insert that will attach to your lens. Once you have this, you can attach it to the lens by screwing it on with your hands. Then, you can focus extremely close, much more than you would be able to do with a regular lens. After you have attached this, look through the camera and start taking shots close-up. Then, you will be able to see a better picture than you had be...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make prosciutto eggplant calzone with Guy Fiore. First, take dough and work it out on a flat floured surface. Then, mix the pine nuts with the cheese mixture, and cut up your prosciutto. Add on the eggplant and other ingredients into the center of the dough alone with a generous amount of parmesan cheese. After this, push the calzone down and twist the side to make it into a pocket shape. Place this onto a baking sheet, then wash it with an egg. Place into th...
In this tutorial, we learn how to replace and install a toilet with Lowe's. To get started, you will first need to turn off the water to your home, then take measurements around the toilet. Next, remove the top of the tank, then flush the toilet and remove excess water. After this, remove the water from the bowl using a sponge or towel. When finished, disconnected the water supply line and drain the water into a bucket. Now, leave the tank connected to the bowl and remove the bowl caps. Loose...
In this tutorial, we learn how to film realistic and bloody gun shots. You will first need to gather up all the materials you need to make this happen. Once you have everything ready, set it all into place. Make sure you have the fake blood placed in the shirt where the person is pointing the gun, and also make sure you have a good actor. After this, use a firecracker to make the sound of a gunshot. As soon as this goes off and the person pulls the fake trigger, have the other person push on ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to install laminate flooring in your home. First, you want to inspect all your flooring. Clean your floor and then remove baseboards around the room. Lay down your underlayment before you begin, then lay down your flooring where you would like it. As you snap the pieces into place, you can use a hammer and positioning tool to ensure they are tight together. After you do this, you may have to saw some pieces to make sure they all fit together. When finished, you ...
In this video, we learn how to play "And I Love Her" by The Beatles on guitar. Start out with the intro and an F sharp minor. Then, move to an E 6 and move to the second fret second string. Place these separately, then all together to play the entire intro together. Now, place an F sharp minor, C sharp minor, F sharp minor, C sharp minor, C sharp minor, then E, B, and E again. Continue on throughout all of the verses, then add in the chords to the chorus. Play all together, then when finished...
In this tutorial, Simon Leach teaches us how to make lidded boxes. First, grab your pot and dip the top of it into water to get it wet and soft. Now, grab a small amount of clay and set it on your spinning table. After this, get your hands wet and start to craft a lid out of the clay. Make an inner base as you are spinning the clay by carefully placing your finger on the side of the top. When finished spinning, place the top down and see if it's the correct size for the pot, then glaze and fi...
In order to make a multi-colored paper cube, you will need the following: 6 pre-made folded squares, which can be found separately.
In this video, we learn how to use the iPhone map app. First, go to Google Maps and click on the bottom to find your current location. This will show up in a blue button, which you can tap on to find out more information. The map will go in the direction your iPhone is facing and you can zoom in on information about places around you. You can also type in a place you are searching for, and get directions, then save them to your phone if you prefer. The key is the button on the bottom right wh...
