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News: UK Government Invests $38 Million in Driverless Cars

With the British exit from the European Union looming, the UK is looking to the auto industry to help boost their economy and secure jobs through the upcoming years. Today, Business Secretary Greg Clark and Transport Minister John Hayes announced the government investment of $136.7 million (£109.7 million) across 38 different automobile projects, as a part of the Plan for Britain.

How To: Set up distribution lists for mass emails on your iPhone

If your iPhone is a business tool for you, you'll want ways to send out mass e-mails, either to your customers or employees and coworkers. You can use the iEDL, or Email Distribution App, published by MerckTech, to set up a distribution list that will let you send out mass emails as often as you need. This video shows you all the ins and outs of this awesome little app. Expand your productivity and marketing reach for your business and personal projects!

How To: Read a tape measure like a professional

In this tutorial, we learn how to read a tape measure like a professional. Rulers are awkward and you can't measure something over 13 inches with them. A retractable tape measure will measure as long as you would like and it has different markings on it. It has an inch, half inch, and goes on and on. The smallest is 3 32nd's of an inch. As you become more familiar with measuring the tape measure, you will take more accurate measurements for the projects you're working on. When finished learni...

How To: Use the note tool in Photoshop

This video will show how to use the note tool using the program Photoshop. Using notes makes pulling up previous projects or leaving brief bits of information easy to obtain. Notes in Photoshop can be pulled up by using the keyboard short cut button N button on your keyboard. After opening up an image you can access the note panel by right-clicking and selecting attach note. to pull previous notes up you must right click the image and select the show note option. Using the add note setting wi...

How To: Insert and format a text box in Microsoft Word for Mac 2011

Interested to learn how to insert and format text boxes in Word for Mac 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Word 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using text boxes in your own Mac 2011 projects, watch the video.

How To: Set page borders in Microsoft Word for Mac 2011

Interested to learn how to adjust page border settings in Word for Mac 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Word 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using the Scrapbook tool in your own Office for Mac 2011 projects, watch the video.

How To: Use table styles in Microsoft Word for Mac 2011

Want to know how to style tables in Microsoft Word for Mac 2011? It's easy and this video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Word 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using table styles in your own Office for Mac 2011 projects, watch the video.

How To: Reformat a document with Quick Style Sets in Microsoft Word for Mac 2011

With Quick Style Sets, it's easy to quickly reformat a Word 2011 document. This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Word 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using Quick Style Sets in your own Office for Mac 2011 projects, watch the video.

How To: Use the Scrapbook feature in Microsoft Office for Mac 2011

Need some help figuring out how to use the Scrapbook in Office for Mac 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Word 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using the Scrapbook tool in your own Office for Mac 2011 projects, watch the video.

How To: Run an existing macro in Microsoft Excel 2011

Can't quite figure out how to run a macro when using Microsoft Excel 2011 on your Mac? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular digital spreadsheet application, new to Excel 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using macros in your own MS Excel '11 projects, watch the video.

How To: Set AutoCorrect and AutoReplace settings in Microsoft Excel 2011

Need a hand figuring out how to adjust AutoCorrect and AutoReplace settings in Excel 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular digital spreadsheet application, new to Excel 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using AutoCorrect and AutoReplace in your own MS Excel '11 projects, watch the...

How To: Use the PivotTable report feature in Microsoft Excel 2011

Looking for a quick primer on how to use PivotTable (or Pivot Table) reporting in Excel 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular digital spreadsheet application, new to Excel 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started employing PT reports in your own MS Excel '11 projects, watch the video.

How To: Align and layer objects when using Microsoft Excel 2011

Want to know how to align and layer objects in Excel 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular digital spreadsheet application, new to Excel 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using object and layer alignment in your own MS Excel '11 projects, watch the video.

How To: Create and use hyperlinks in Microsoft Excel 2011

Need to know how to create and use hyperlinks in Excel 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular digital spreadsheet application, new to Excel 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started splitting and freezing rows and columns in your own MS Excel '11 projects, watch the video.

How To: Create a line chart in Microsoft Excel 2011

Want to generate a line chart in Excel 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular digital spreadsheet application, new to Excel 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started creating and using line charts to visualize data in your own MS Excel '11 projects, watch the video.

How To: Create a formula to count cells in Microsoft Excel 2011

Want to create a formula to count cells in Excel 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular digital spreadsheet application, new to Excel 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started counting cells by formula in your own MS Excel '11 projects, watch the video.

How To: Create an AutoSum formula in Microsoft Excel 2010

Want to create an AutoSum formula in Excel 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular digital spreadsheet application, new to Excel 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using AutoSum formulas in your own MS Excel '11 projects, watch the video.

How To: Knit with color

In this video, we learn how to knit with color with Brandon Mably. Get inspiration from the world around you to get different colors and make out different patterns. Carry your colors around the item that you are knitting to make a nice pallet that you love. You can use inspiration from the outside, different states, stores, plants, and anything else that you love! Once you find something you want, get started knitting and find a way to knit that works for you. Use the color range that you ar...

How To: Create music with JamStudio

In this tutorial, we learn how to create music with JamStudio. First, open up JamStudio and then open up some beats onto the screen. After you do this, you can add in loops and then change the sound of the tempo. From here, you can add in chords and also change in the bass or piano sounds. There are a ton of different things you can edit and change in here. Play the audio as you make it to test out how it sounds. Once you get the right combination put together, save it! Have fun creating musi...

How To: Use a handheld router with Skil & Lowe's

In this tutorial, we learn how to use a handheld router with Skil & Lowe's. There are countless ways to use the router in all your project, but there is one that's the most popular. You have a lot of choices, like a round over, a chamfer, or an ogee. Regardless of which you choose, the technique is always the same. Begin with mounting the bit in the router, then use a wrench to tighten it and make it secure. After the bit is on, reinstall the base and you will be ready to use your machine. Us...

How To: Use a yarn bowl when knitting

In this tutorial, we learn how to use a yarn bowl when knitting. The side of the bowl will have a slit in it where you can place your yarn while you are working on a project. Use hand wound balls or any other type. First place the yarn in the bowl and then string it through the slit, feeding it through as you do your project. If you have a larger ball, set it on the side and use it the same way. The bowl is glossy and smooth so the ball will roll around and won't get stuck inside. There's als...

How To: Fold an origami box and lid by Dave Brill

The origami version of a box and lid may seem like one of the simplest origami projects out there, but you should consider this origami box and lid the hard mode version of an otherwise beginner origami craft. Rather than use two sheets of paper total - one for the box and the other for the lid - this origami project only involves one piece of origami tissue paper.

How To: Fold an origami bird in flight with Aeric

Think the crane is the end all be all of origami birds? Think again. While folding cranes is an excellent way to build finger dexterity for future projects, if you are already at an intermediate level in origami folding then it's time to start challenging yourself!

How To: Make a scalloped crochet hoop earring

Think all crochet projects produce yuppy granny squares and are only done by elderly cat ladies who live alone? Think again. With stars like Amanda Seyfried proclaiming that knitting is their favorite hobby, crocheting/knitting is once again becoming hot stuff, kind of like designer cupcakes or pilates.

How To: Make a simple wood cutting board

If you are just starting out in woodworking, there are many basic projects that you can tackle. The birdhouse, storage shelf, and the cutting board. Making a cutting board isn't too difficult and once finished, can be used to give you a space that you can chop fruits, veggies, and meat on.

How To: Read yarn to examine its texture and consistency

Have you ever marveled at those knitting doyennes at Michael's who can just run up to the yarn aisle and speedily pick up some yarn because they know exactly what type of of yarn they need for their project without reading the yarn label? Most of us struggle with different yarn consistencies, scanning the label to get a feel for how the yarn would play out if knitted.

How To: Use and take care of a portable band saw

Using a band saw can be really helpful when you have to cut certain metals nice and neatly. Unlike regular band saws, this tutorial covers how to use and take care of one that is portable. This is especially helpful for this hard to reach areas or projects where it's difficult to remove the metal. So check out this helpful tutorial to find out how to use, take care of, and understand a portable band saw. Enjoy!

How To: Create a proxy object when working in RealFlow

Need some help figuring out how to generate proxy objects in RealFlow? Never fear. This guide will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to RealFlow's popular fluids and body modeling software or are just looking to get better acquainted with the application its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this free video software tutorial. For more information, and to get started using this trick in your own RealFlow projects, watch this 3D modeler's guide.

How To: Create a 3D model of a pillar & egg in MAXON Cinema 4D

This clip discusses how to use the basic modeling tools within C4D to create a classical pillar and egg. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this free video software tutorial. For more information, and to get started using this trick in your own Cinema 4D projects, watch this 3D modeler's guide.

How To: Control hair & fur settings with UV maps in Cinema 4D

In this tutorial, you will learn how to utilise UV maps for both root colour and hair length. This guide also offers a quick look at polygon selection tags and organising a scene with hair objects as well. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this free video software tutorial. For more information, and to get started using this trick in your own Cin...

How To: Keep dust to a minimum in your home

In this video, we learn how to keep dust to a minimum in your home. First, keep an eye on your furnace and make sure that when you are doing home repairs, it doesn't get onto your furnace. Also, make sure your filters throughout the home are clean or replaced very often, especially while you are doing home projects. Also, keep windows closed, especially while it's windy outside, because this can let dust enter your home easily. You should also avoid extra aggressive sweeping, because this can...