How To: Bonsai a garden shrub
Turn a garden shrub into a beautiful Bonsai Tree.
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How To: Secure VNC and Apple Remote Desktop on your computer
Did you know that someone could be watching what you're doing on your computer via another computer? That's right - if they are using VNC or Apple Remote Desktop software they can moniter what you're doing and even control your computer?
How To: Do the perfect PC shutdown prank
It's completely safe. Try this for your friends computer, or even better, for public school computers. Just imagine every computer in the class shutting down
How To: Hack Terraria for more platinum and gold
Tired of the game turning off your Underground Jungle lava trap? Watch this video and learn how to exploit the game so that it turns back time, allowing you to earn more gold and platinum. Put this Terraria hack to use.
How To: Find out what your car is trying to tell you when the check engine light is on
When your car turns on, the computer under the dashboard runs a quick diagnostic of your car. If a problem is detected, the check engine light will turn on. Here is how you can diagnose your car to determine what has gone wrong, and how you can fix it.
How To: Dress up a poinsettia plant with gold foil for Christmas
What's the easiest way to turn a plain old poinsettia plant you can get for cheap at the grocery store into a dazzling centerpiece that any hostess would appreciate as a gift? Add a beautiful gold foil wrap to the pot.
How To: Turn plain brown paper bags into decorative gift bags
Don't spend a lot of money on gift wrapping this year! You can take a stack of plain brown paper bags and use inexpensive markers, paint and seasonal stencils to decorate them for the holiday season and turn them into decorative gift bags.
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 stretchy loose jeans into skinny jeans
Did you recently lose some weight, or do you have some jeans from years ago that you love but are slightly too loose fitting for your tastes? While you can certainly toss them, why not simply make them skinnier?
How To: Use the Google Maps Navigation app on a Motorola Droid smartphone
Learn how to use Google's official Google Maps app on your Motorola Droid Android smartphone with this video demo from the folks at IntoMobile. Get where you're going with GPS-style turn-by-turn directions. This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know.
How To: Turn on the electricity in the first zombie map in Call of Duty: Black Ops
The only thing worse than fighting zombies is having to fight them in the dark. Here is how you can find the right breaker and turn on the lights in the first zombie map for Call of Duty: Black Ops.
How To: Turn on monaural audio output on an Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
Much like Mac OS X computers, Apple iOS mobile devices like the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch support monaural audio output for those with hearing impairments. In this video clip, you'll learn how to turn it on and use it on your own iOS mobile device.
How To: Turn on high-contrast mode on an Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
Much like Mac OS X computers, Apple iOS mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad support high-contrast white-on-black text for those with visual impairments. In this video clip, you'll learn how to turn it on and use it on your own iOS mobile device.
How To: Perform a simple mind trick with cups
This is a video tutorial in the Pranks and Cons category where you are going to learn how to perform a simple mind trick with cups. For this you will need three cups or any similar articles under which another object can be hidden. You then ask one of your spectators to hide an object under one of the cups while your back is turned towards the cups. Then you turn around and point out the cup under which the object is hidden. The trick is to put an indiscernible mark on one of the cups that on...
How To: Turn a Plain Wicker Basket into a Thanksgiving Decoration
Turn a basket into a holiday decoration that you can use to hold goodies, napkins or other holiday items. This tutorial shows you how to take a plain wicker basket and attach fall-themed artificial plants and other embellishments to create a fall or Thanksgiving themed basket.
How To: Replace a faucet washer
In this tutorial, we learn how to replace a faucet washer. To start, you will first need to prepare this by turning off the water to your faucet completely. Then, you will turn on the faucet to make sure no more water is coming out. After this, remove the headgear from the faucet. You can do this with a screwdriver and a wrench. After everything is removed, replace the faucet washer with a new one. From here, you will place the parts back on in the same way you removed them. When finished, tu...
How To: Do a shove-it revert on a PumpRockr skateboard
With this video, we learn how to do a shove-it revert on a PumpRockr skateboard. This is a fun board to skate on because the skating system is different. The front wheel will turn in place so you can carve and turn as you are riding. Try out tricks on it after you learn how to just simply ride it. You can go front to backwards and turn around on it as well. To do the shove-it revert, you will get on the board and then flip it over. After that, you will jump back on it without falling off or l...
How To: Make a paper envelope turn invisible to see what's inside
Desperately want to see what's inside an envelope without anyone knowing you've snooped? There's an easy trick you can use to make paper turn invisible - just long enough to read through it without leaving any trace behind! You just need to get your hands on some hexanes.
How To: Use the Mirror Lock Up on the Canon 40D
In this video we learn how to use the Mirror Lock Up on the Canon 40D. First, press the shutter and lock up the mirror. Second, press down on the exposure. Do this with a remote if you have one or use the timer mode. To do this, turn it out of focus then turn it on two or ten second focus. Then your single press will open it up and then take the exposure so you don't have to press it twice. This should make your exposure turn out correctly, use this whenever you would like and enjoy taking pi...
How To: Install a toilet water inlet valve
In this video we learn how to install a toilet water inlet valve. First, turn the water off and flush the toilet to get rid of the water in the system. From here, pull out the flush valve by turning it clockwise and lifting it. Then, grab your new valve and replace it where the old one was. Clean around the area and replace any other parts that you need to inside the tank. Once finished, you can turn the water back on. Now try to flush your toilet to make sure that it works. It should be good...
How To: Wire a three way switch
In this video, we learn how to wire a three way switch. The arrangement should be one turning the light on, one turning it off, and the other turning back on. All of the switches should be wired coming in from the source of the power on a cord. A neutral wire should go through and the hot wire should be connected to the first switch and feed into the second. The brass terminals have traveler wires going from the first switch to the second. These have two terminals on each side where a cable w...
How To: Make stencils in GIMP
In this tutorial, we learn how to make stencils in GIMP. Start with heads or faces if you are new to this. Then, use the rectangle tool to select the head. Then, go to image and fir canvas to selection. Now, remove the background by using the background tool. Once finished, go to colors, then threshold. The image should turn black and white. Turn the dial to the right, then turn it to the left to make it lighter and darker. Find the spot to where it shows detail but it's not distorted, then h...
How To: Turn old CDs and DVDs into coasters for hot drinks
Don't throw away your old CDs and DVDs! All you need is a little felt, some glue and an X-acto knife to turn obsolete software into techie home decor. Just glue the felt to the disc, and then cut out once the glue is dry.
How To: Use chemicals to turn water into wine for a magic trick
One of the most famous miracles of Jesus is turning water into wine. This process is not easy for the mortal to perform, but it is possible using modern chemistry. Watch this video to learn how to perform a water into wine magic trick with powerful acids which you MUST be careful handling.
How To: Clean the polycarbonate headlights on your car after they turn yellow
Polycarbonate headlights are still the most common type of auto headlight. One of their many problems is that after years of use they often fade and turn yellow, sending less light onto the road. Watch this video to learn how to clean your headlights and get them working like new again.
How To: Enable the MMS feature on your BlackBerry Curve PDA
Even though your Blackberry Curve comes with MMS capabilities, the factory settings do not have this turned on. To turn on MMS, you'll have to go within several settings on your phone and adjust them in order to be able to receive MMS messages.
How To: Make a flower out of ribbon
Flowers are fragile, expensive, and hard to grow yourself. If you want to give someone a floral gift that will last forever, consider making them ribbon flowers. This video will show you how you can turn turn ribbon into beautiful little flowers.
How To: Turn off the Auto Text feature when text messaging on a BlackBerry phone
Can't stand the auto-completion feature on your BlackBerry? Turn it off. This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this official video guide from the folks at Blackberry. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Turn a lump of clay into a ceramic pot on a potter's wheel
Starting with just a lump of clay and some water on a potting wheel, you can end up with a lovely clay pot! This video shows you how to make a trivet, so you can safely rest hot dishes on your table or countertop.
How To: Turn a standard web cam into a security camera
Wish there were a way to turn your webcam into a bonafide security camera? Well, there is! And it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at TekZilla can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Keep your RV stove from going poof when it turns off
The stove in your RV is crucial for cooking on the road, and maintaining the LP system that supplies it is vital to your safety. If your RV stove is making a "poof" sound when you turn it off, it's not too hard to fix. This video will tell you about two potential solutions that will ensure proper stove function.
How To: Refill ink in a pocket brush pen
In this video, we learn how to refill ink a pocket brush pen with Henry Lee. First, mix water with the ink, depending on the color of ink you want. After this, you will take the pen and soak it in water, then into the ink. Turn the knob on the handle as you do this so the ink starts to infuse into the pen. To get more ink in, point the brush to the sky and turn the knob slowly to drive the extra air out of the pen. Then, dip the pen into the ink and turn the knob in the other direction. Conti...
How To: Convert HTML data to either a PDF or Excel file using DeskPDF
The DeskPDF programs, published by DocuDesk, offer several methods for converting files in one format to an entirely different format - such as turning an HTML table on a web page into an Excel file or turning an RSS feed into an ebook file.
How To: Deal with a boring day at the office
There he is, your boss wants ANOTHER TPS report, ugh, why do you even want to work this job anyways? And where's your red stapler!? Don't fret, turn your boring work day into a great one with these tips on how to brighten your mood and turn your boring work into something a little more exciting!
How To: Turn off Facebook Places by adjusting your Facebook privacy settings
Uncomfortable with broadcasting your location? In this brief video tutorial, you'll learn about the three privacy settings you'll need to adjust if you want to completely disable Facebook's Places feature. For complete details, and to turn off Facebook Places in your own profile, take a look.
How To: Turn your black hair platinum blond at home
In this tutorial, we learn how to turn your black hair platinum blond at home. When you dye your hair, you will want to use a white hair color when first dying it. It may seem extreme to do this, but because you are dying your hair from such a dark color, it's going to have to have the extreme blond to help the color stay and not turn black. When dying your hair, make sure to keep the dye on long enough and follow all the directions that are on the package. Also, make sure you use moisturizin...
How To: Do a grand pirouette combo
For a grand pirouette combination, you will need to begin in first position. Step forward with your left leg. This is your supporting leg. It will need to be bent and in plie'. Your arms should be outstretched from your shoulders. Extend your right leg. The knee should remain bent. Your left heel will be used to guide and engage your turns. Swing your right leg back and spin. Bring your arms in as you turn. You should be bobbing up and down on your heel, as you turn.
How To: Reset your home garbage disposal
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to reset a garbage disposal. Begin by making sure that the garbage disposal is turned off. Then look for a red button underneath the garbage disposal. This red button is the reset button. If the button is pushed out, push it back in to reset the unit. If it still will not start, look down the sink hole for any obvious obstructions. Another solution is to insert the included wrench into the center of the unit. Then turn it 1/4 - 1/2 turn. This video wi...
How To: Turn on the AutoFill option on an Apple iPhone 3GS
In this clip, you'll see what it takes to turn on the AutoFill (auto fill) function on an iPhone 3GS. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.
How To: Unlock the Boob Tube achievement in Alan Wake
For this achievement tutorial, you'll be finding out how to unlock the Boob Tube achievement. As it sounds, you'll have to turn on a TV and let it play for awhile.