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How To: Do a Hip Twist pilates exercise

The Hip Twist is an original pilates exercise that strengthens the abdominals and the core. By focusing on a modest range of motion to start and the correct use of the abdominal muscles, your abs will get stronger and flatter and you will protect your lower back. Watch this fitness how to video and you will be toning your body with the hip twist pilates move.

How To: Do the Swimming pilates exercise

Swimming is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the muscles of the back and strengthens the core. By focusing on pulling in the abdominals (even though you're lying on them!) you'll not only flatten the abs but also protect the lower back. Watch this fitness how to video and you will be toning your body with pilates in no time.

How To: Do the Prone leg lift pilates exercise

The Prone leg lifts are variations of the classical pilates exercise the Swan Dive. This exercise tones and strengthens the back of the legs (hamstrings and glutes) and improves hip extension, both necessary components of a good Swan Dive. Remember to keep your abdominal muscles pulled in to protect the lower back and keep tension out. Watch this fitness how to video and you'll be toning your body with pilates in no time.

How To: Do the Swan Dive Graceful Rock pilates exercise

Swan Dive Graceful Rocks is a variation on the original Pilates exercise "Swan Dive." It strengthens the gluteus muscles (so your butt will get firmer.) and increases flexibility of the spine. Keeping your abdominal muscles engaged throughout will increase core strength and protect the lower back. Watch this how to video and you can gain strength through pilates.

How To: Use an ISA server

So what exactly is ISA Server? ISA Server, which stands for Internet Security and Acceleration Server, is Microsoft's software-based firewall, proxy, and web caching service/product. Now what does all of that mean? This video helps explain it!

How To: Steal a bike in New York City

This may sound like a terrible thing to show you how to do, but the Neistat Brothers are simply victims of bicycle theft who got fed up. They use their own bikes to show you how to steal a bike in NYC (in broad daylight) so hopefully you can learn from them, how to better protect your ride.

How To: Avoid stripping gears on a Rain Bird sprinkler head

Avoid stripping the gears in your Rain Bird 5000 Series Rotor Sprinkler Heads by never turning the turret against the turn. Sean Stefan from Sprinkler Daddy explains in this video tutorial that if you start turning from the left fixed edge to the right, never go back to the left until you've gone all the way to the right. If you don't follow these guidelines, you run the risk of stripping the gears in your Rain Bird 5000 Series sprinkler heads. Then what are you going to water your lawn with....

How To: Turn a tube sock into a cheap iPod or phone holder

If you want to save some money on an iPod holder, you might want to watch this video tutorial. You will learn how to make a cool iPod holder out of a sock. It's very easy to do and more importantly... it will save you money. You can even use that dirty, raunchy, gym sock to protect your iPhone or other cell phone too! Really though, make sure you wash your socks before making this iPod protector. You may not be protecting the ingenious mp3 player is you don't.

How To: Reveal latent fingerprints on paper & other surfaces

In this tutorial, we learn how to reveal latent fingerprints on paper & other surfaces. The item you will need to do this is crystal iodine and plastic sheeting to protect your work surface. Place your specimen into a plastic container with the iodine, then put the top on and let sit, placing your hand under to warm it up. Within a few minutes you will see a violet color vaporizing in the container. When finished, you will be able to take out your specimen and see the fingerprints that are al...

How To: Tie a Carolina rig fishing line

In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a Carolina rig fishing line. First, grab your favorite type of hook, then apply it to a Carolina rig that has a bead on it to protect the knot from sliding up. You can also use a giant worm on your Carolina rig to have better results while fishing. Push the hook into the worm, and thread it through so it's secure. This type of fishing line is used to fish on the bottom and can be used to catch more fish and a different type. Use this as often as you'd lik...

How To: Keep your hair healthy

In this tutorial, we learn how to keep your hair healthy. For your shampoo and conditioner, you can use Aussie Miracle Moist, which will take care of the hair and make it feel moisturized. You can also use Aussie 3 minute miracle color treatment, which will keep your hair color vibrant without damaging it. Trevor Sorbie blow dry spray is very important to use before you blow dry to help protect the hair from heat. Aussie Duel Personality Straightening Spray is great to use before you straight...

How To: Change photo album privacy settings on Facebook

Protect your privacy. No one else is going to do it for you. Especially on Facebook. This clip will teach you how to alter privacy settings for your photo albums. This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about twominutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.

How To: Set up a tent when camping outdoors

In order to set up a tent, for a camping trip, you'll need to lay out all of the parts of the tent. Place the poles at the end of the tent. Work on opposite sides. Inserting the pole on both sides. It may be easier with two people. Once you insert the pole, then you'll need to snap it, fastening all the snaps. After you have completed this step, lay the fly over the tent. Snap it in place, in all four corners. Make sure that sides are below the mesh. Now, you can stake the tent. Staking the t...

How To: Choose a safe password

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a safe password. Passwords are essential, and need to be safe for when browsing around the internet. Other people aren't meant to be able to nose around your information, so protect your information with an indecipherable password. Don't choose a password that is easy to crack, never use personal information. A random number in the phone book isn't a good idea either, software used by hackers can crack these. Make sure your password is 8 characters long ...

How To: Let Mother Nature take care of roses during winter

Every time fall rolls around, gardeners tend to take their time when pruning plants in their garden. Roses are the most commonly pruned plants during the fall since many are trying to help protect them before the cold winter months arrive. But it's sometimes best to listen to Mother Nature on when is the best time to prune.

How To: Digitally sign and encrypt your email messages

The only people who should read your emails are you and your intended recipients. Protect your privacy with this simple crytography guide, which shows how to obtain a free certificate for signing and encrypting email messages, how to download and install the certificate on Mac OS X 10.5, and how to use the newly installed certificate in Apple Mail.

How To: Find your open ports in order to close them

In this how to video, you will learn how to keep your Windows operating system secure by look for and closing open ports. First, you will need to run the program called Net State. Once this is open, type in netstat -a. This will list main connections. Next, type in netstat -an. This will give you the numbers of ports that are open. Some may be used for file sharing and anti-virus programs. If you want it completely secured, you should only have one running. This video shows you how easy it is...

How To: Block certain users from seeing your Facebook account

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to block certain users from seeing their Facebook account. Begin by logging into your account and go to your home page. Click on the Setting tab and select Privacy Settings. At the bottom of the page, under Block List, there will be a space for users to type in a persons name to block and click Block. Select the person from the list of people and click Block. This video will benefit those viewers who use Facebook, and would like to learn how to block ...