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How To: Make graffiti using Photoshop

Walagers helps us learn how to make graffiti in Photoshop. First, go to "Select" and click on "Color Range". Use the eye dropper tool to select the color of the background, then press delete. Next, press "alt" and double click on the background layer to convert it to a normal layer. Using the brush tool, select the type of brush you want and the brush's size. Brushes can be downloaded from Brusheezy.com. Use the eyedropper tool to select part of the graffiti. It is recommended to use the same...

How To: Create a simple flash button with sound in Flash

In this video by Task Tutorial we will learn how to create a simple flash button with sound. The first step is to create a text layer in flash, then convert your text into a button, then double click on the button to enter a sub menu and create a new layer for sound. Then simply add some sound files from your library and assign the sound file. Now you can change the color so you can see when the button is pressed. Then finally go back to your main scene and test your Flash movie. Using these ...

How To: Convert cassette tapes to CDs with Audacity

Dave Andrews gives a simple overview of how to take a cassette tape and convert it to a CD using Audacity. First you will need a cassette tape player, like a boom box, with a microphone jack. Then you'll want to download the free program called Audacity. To begin recording music from the cassette tape simply press the record button on the audacity application while you press the play button on the boom box. You'll want to make sure the audio cable is connected from the boom box to the PC. Fin...

How To: Use Excel keyboard shortcuts

This video is all about the keyboard shortcuts that are used in Microsoft Excel of the latest version. If you really need speed and efficiency then watch this video for its shortcut keyboard buttons. After typing all the data, if you need to see the page setup with the help of the mouse than it will take a pretty long time. By opting for keyboard shortcuts you can save much of your time and can invest it in another work. If you press 'alt' button then it will show keyboard shortcuts on the sc...

How To: Do the MW2 unlimited care package glitch (post patch)

In this video by Modern Warfare glitch professionals Map Monkeys, learn how to complete the unlimited care package glitch, after patch, in Playstation game Modern Warefare 2. To do this glitch, the first sep is to get a care package, sentry gun, or emergency air drop. Then, find something to climb over, by pressing A (X on PS3). Hold the care package, climv over, and as you're climbing, press right on the D-Pad twice quickly. If done correctly you will still be holding your care package once ...

How To: Increase and decrease application font size in OS X

Wouldn't it be handy if, while running Mac OS X, you could enlarge some of the fonts and applications like Mail or Safari? Some of those fonts can be relatively small. All you need to do to increase font size in an OS X application is to press the command, shift and plus keys. To make a font smaller, in turn, all you need do is press the command, shift and minus keys. For more on using these key commands to obviate the need for squinting, watch this Apple tutorial.

How To: Activate flight mode on the Samsung Galaxy Tab

Taking a trip soon? Well, make sure you can still enjoy your Samsung Galaxy Tab up in the air. Turning on the Airplane Mode allows you to use your device safely mid-flight. This video shows you exactly how to active it on your Android tablet. Hit MENU < SETTINGS < WIRELESS & NETWORKS and then select FLIGHT MODE at the top. This will activate it. You can press it again to deactivate it. You can also turn on or off FLIGHT MODE by pressing the power button on the side.

How To: Set up a Wi-Fi connection on the Samsung Galaxy Tab

Need to browse the web on your new Samsung Galaxy Tab? Well, first you're going to have to set up Wi-Fi on the Android device. This video shows you the complete steps to getting connected! Press MENU < SETTINGS < WIRELESS & NETWORKS < WI-FI SETTINGS and then select WI-FI to turn in on. Next, choose your network, enter the password and press CONNECT. It's that easy.

How To: Use the cold pressed watercolor paper technique

In this tutorial, we learn how to use the cold pressed watercolor paper technique. Start out with one leaf, then use your brush to apply more color above it. Continue to apply the paint and try to blend it. It will be difficult to blend and get a smooth effect, but it will look great. You can also add your paint to the dry paper by brushing on more paint and creating different layers with your brush. Once you apply enough, you will get the smooth look with the paint and it will look great. Ei...

How To: Use the camera on the Samsung Galaxy I7500

In this tutorial, we learn how to use the camera on the Samsung Galaxy I7500. First, press and hold the camera key on the side of your phone. Next, you will see the camera appear on your screen. To take a picture, press and hold the camera icon. You can review your picture by tapping the gallery icon on the top left. Here you can zoom in and zoom out, view other photos, set it, share it, and delete it. When you are finished, simply go back to your menu and then you are done, enjoy using your ...

How To: Calculate standard deviation with graphing calculator

This video tutorial is in the Education category which will show you how to calculate standard deviation with TI graphing calculator. First you got to enter the data in to the calculator. Go to stat and click on enter. This will edit a list. Now you type in these numbers: 50, 20, 33, 40 and 55. Then press stat and click on enter. This will bring up the 1-var stats page. Press the "2nd" button and L1, because all our data is in L1. Click on enter and you will get all the data that you will nee...

How To: Calculate compound interest using a TI-84 and solver

This is a video tutorial in the Electronics category where you are going to learn how to calculate compound interest using a TI-84 and solver. Press the apps button on the calculator and press enter to load the TVM Solver which is the 1st choice. Here the meaning of various notations are N is time, I% is the percentage, PV is present value, PMT is payment, FV is future value and C/Y is compounding period. The problem is find the compound amount and the interest earned on $12,903.45 compounded...

How To: Use the Verizon Wireless Razzle TXT8030 camera

In this tutorial, we learn how to use the Verizon Wireless Razzle TXT8030 camera. This is 1.3 megapixels and has a self-portrait option on it as well. To access the camera, press the camera key on the side of the phone. Now, you will be able to view the gallery, take a picture, or see your options. The options will change the color effects, self timer, and other options for each of your pictures. Once you have chosen all of your options, face the camera at the subject, then press the middle "...

How To: Write a press release for local distribution

In this video, we learn how to write a press release for local distribution. First, you need to make sure you have a good headline. This will make people want to read what you have to say or toss it aside. After this, you will need to answer who, what, where, how, why, and what inside of the rest of the release. People want to know all of the details when they read something like this, so give the juicy details that are interesting and leave the boring stuff out. After you have done this, sub...

How To: Use dontzap to kill your X session in Ubuntu

You can kill the x in Ubuntu with dontzap. Its really convenient if you like it. First thing you need to do is to download this package called dontzap. Now you can run the command sudo dontzap -d, it will disable that feature that Ubuntu uses and it will let you kill x by just pressing the ctrl + alt + backspace. It is really simple as that and there is no chance that you accidently pres the ctrl + alt + backspace and kill your x session. So after that you need to reboot your computer and you...

How To: Add banner ads in WordPress' Thesis header

You can add banner ads in thesis header. To do this, first go to your word press admin and click on custom file editor in thesis option. Now select custom_function.php in edit selected file option and click edit selected file. You will get a warning so to do this you need to use FTP. Go to the path in FTP which is showing in the video and then click on Launch.php and now copy the code which is showing in the video and paste it in the launch.php. But you have to change your header image path i...

How To: Remove body fat or stretch marks in GIMP

In this video, we learn how to remove body fat or stretch marks in GIMP. First, go to filters, then distort, then warp. When you are in this window, you will be able to see all the different distortions that you can do. To help you remove the fat, use the "move" tool and a proper sized brush. Now, press on the stomach and slowly press down on it until you see the part of the body start to become smaller. Don't do it too quickly, or the picture will look fake. When finished, save your new pict...

How To: Use your Cricut to save money on scrapbook paper

In this video, we learn how to use your Cricut to save money on scrapbook paper. First, place the mini monogram cartridge into your Cricut machine. Then, place your paper onto the 12x12 cutting mat. Now, load your paper into the machine, then press the scalloped circle and the fit to page buttons. Then, press cut and let the machine do all the work. Once it's finished, unload your paper from the machine and remove the outside portion of the image. Now, adhere it to the white piece of scrapboo...

How To: Text message on the Casio G'zOne Brigade

In this tutorial, we learn how to text message on the Casio G'zOne Brigade. First, press the center to unlock the phone. After this, hit the message button and then type in what you want to say. You can type on the outside of the phone or you can open it up on the inside. After this, choose who you want to send the text message to. When you are ready to text, press the send button and then your message will be transmitted to the recipient. After this, you will be able to text to anyone whethe...

How To: Find your IP address in Windows 7 and Vista

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to find their I.P address in Windows 7 and Vista. Begin by clicking on the Start menu. Then type "cmd" into the search bar and press Enter. When the command prompt window opens, type in "ipconfig" and press the Enter button. Now search through the list and find a line that says "I.P address" or "IPv4 address". The numbers will be divided by periods. Another way is to open Control Panel and select Network and Sharing Center. Then click on your local ar...

How To: Replace a key on Samsung Notebook keyboard

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to replace a key on a Samsung notebook keyboard. This task is very fast, easy and simple to do. Begin by placing the small retainer clip into the small areas of the key. Make sure the retainer clip is aligned on top of the keyboard and is securely placed on. Then simply place the key over the retainer clip and press on it. Hold the bottom of the key with one finger and press down the key with another finger. to secure it in place. This video will bene...

How To: Enhance a photo in Photoshop

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to enhance an image in Adobe Photoshop. Begin by duplicating the layer by press the Control and J buttons. Then change the blending mode to Soft Light. Now press the Control and M keys to open Curves, and drag the curves up to brighten the image. Then click on Filter, go to Blur and select Gaussian Blur. Set the Radius at 2.7 pixels and click OK. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy editing images, and would like to learn how to enhance a p...

How To: Use tool shortcuts in Final Cut Pro

In this Software video tutorial you will learn how to use tool shortcuts in Final Cut Pro. To change opacity and the volume limit, click the little mountain button on the bottom and you will have two lines in the clip representing audio lines of two mono tracks. And you also have opacity located above the audio lines. With the help of the slide bar you can set the opacity. To get the pen tool press 'P'. To get out of any tool, press 'A'. To delete the entire audio track, select it, lock, dele...

How To: Install RAM in an iBook G4

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to install RAM into an Apple iBook G4 laptop. Begin by turning off the laptop and closing it. Flip the laptop to the backside. Turn the lock and remove the back cover. Flip the laptop over and open it. Press on the keyboard notch (between esc and F1) and remove the keyboard. Then remove the Air Port Extreme card and unscrew the 4 screws underneath it. Remove the cover and carefully press down on the 2 latches that hold the RAM card. Now replace the RA...

How To: Do beginner chest workouts

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a beginner chest workout. All the exercises revealed in this video are machine equipment, that can be found in any gym. For each exercise, do 3 repetitions in a pyramid form. The first set should be 15 repetitions, second set should be 12 repetitions and third set is to lift until failure. The exercises in this workout are: incline press, chest fly, cable crossover and straight chess press. This video will benefit those viewers who are intereste...

How To: Make pecorino cheese

In order to make your own Pecorino Cheese, you will need the following: a sheep's bladder, a caldron of milk, and salt. Add some stomach bladder to you milk. You will need to separate it. This will cause the milk to curdle. This is a necessary step, in order to get the milk to separate. Stir and heat milk, until the curds and whey are separated. Stir constantly.

How To: Use Blackberry email more effectively

This video shows us the method to use Blackberry email more effectively. Firstly, let us go to the place for typing your emails. Click on the leftmost icon at the bottom of the home screen. Now press the button on the left side of the track ball and choose 'Compose Email'. Now, if you want to enter your phone number in the body of the email, type in 'Mynumber' and then the press the space bar. You will now see your mobile number in the body of the email. Enter 'Mypin' for displaying your Blac...

How To: Get a ripped chest at home

In order to get a ripped lower and upper chest, without going to a gym, you will need something to prop your knees up. You can use your bed or a chair. To recreate your incline and decline chest press exercises, a modified pushup substitutes for it. Watch your posture and your spine alignment, when you are doing them.

How To: Measure a 1:12 dollhouse polymer clay plate

This video tells us to measure a 1:12 dollhouse polymer clay plate. You can use a 'MINI MAGLITE FLASHLIGHT' to cut out the clay from some clay that has been rolled out on a platform. Roll the toothpaste cap along the edges of the circular piece of clay. The center of the plate is made by pressing it in the center with a small bottle or the end of a pencil which has a flat base. Cut a smaller circle of clay and put it below the plate to form its base. Press the center of the plate again to sti...

How To: Make a cappuccino without an espresso machine

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a cappuccino at home without using a cappuccino maker. First, use your french press to make coffee, using whichever coffee you prefer. Next, pour the hot coffee into a glass and warm up skim milk in a sauce pan. Then, pour the milk into the french press and aerate the warm milk, which will thicken it. When finished, pour the warm milk into the coffee. Now all you have to do is stir the coffee and milk together and you've got a delicious cappuccino! Add a...

How To: Use the Sticky Keys feature in Mac OS X

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the Sticky Keys feature in a Mac OS X computer. The Sticky Keys feature is found in the Keyboard tab in the Universal Access menu. To turn on the sticky keys, check the On option. Underneath, users are able to set some options for how the modifier keys are treated. Sticky Keys will allow users to press the keys in a sequence, instead of all at once. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Mac computer and would like to learn how to conf...

How To: Put your Blackberry into vibrate mode

Having your Blackberry ring during an important meeting or business event can be embarrassing and unprofessional. www.myblackberrytv.com shows us how to quickly and quietly put your Blackberry into 'vibrate mode' profile to avoid a potentially embarrassing situation. It's as simple as pressing the 'Q' character for two seconds! Turning the 'Vibrate mode' profile off is just as easy, simply press the 'Q' character again for two seconds and you'll return to your normal profile. Be sure to check...

How To: Find the diagonal sum in Excel

In this how to video, you will learn how to create a diagonal sum in Microsoft Excel 2007. First, open the program and make a large selection. Type in =int(rand()*500) and then press control enter. This will create random numbers for the cells in the selection. From here, click conditional formatting and select new rule. From here, type in =column(A1)-row(A1)=$H$1. For the format, choose a contrasting look, such as a purple background and bold numbers. Click okay. If you type -1 or -2 in this...

How To: Give a photo an icy chilled look using Photoshop

In this video, we learn how to created a chilled look on a photo using PhotoShop. First open up PhotoShop and open up the picture you want to change. First, duplicate the layer on the photo. Then press "control" then "u" and make the picture blue. Now, click "filter" then "blur" and add a small amount of blur to the photo. Now you can click on "overlay" and you can see the photo change. If you want to make it look more blue, duplicate the layer again and you will see more of a chill factor on...

How To: Reformat your hard drive to install Windows XP

In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to reformat your hard drive to install Windows XP. You will need a copy of window XP. Insert the CD in to your CD drive. Restart your computer and the command prompt will show. Press any key to boot from the windows XP set up CD. The set up screen will be displayed. Click enter and agree to all the terms. Then select the driver on which you want to put the XP and click enter. Then select the NTFS file system and not the ‘quic...

How To: Make free phone calls on an Apple iPad with Skype

This video teaches us the method to make free phone calls with Skype on an Apple iPad. The first step involves installation of Skype on the iPad. Type in the username and password. This will make you login into Skype. Press the phone icon and this opens the dial pad. You can make free calls in two ways. You can use 1800 Free 411 or 1800 Goog 411. Type the numbers and alphabets from the dial pad. The corresponding numbers will be automatically dialled for the corresponding alphabets. After typ...

How To: Make molded paper using stamps & toilet paper

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make molded paper. The materials required are toilet paper and stamps. Begin by wetting the toilet paper under some water and lay it down. Use about 10 layers of 2 ply toilet paper. Now press the stamp onto the wet toilet paper and then press down on the stamp with a towel or cloth. Remove the stamp and heat dry the toilet paper. Now let the toilet paper dry fully overnight or half of the day. This video will benefit those viewers who are intereste...