How To: Run MIUI's Apps & Launcher on Your Galaxy Note 2 Without Rooting
While rooting your Galaxy Note 2 certainly has its advantages—everything from increasing security to relieving the Power button of its duties—it's definitely not for everyone.
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How To: Two Simple Tricks to Taking Clearer, Sharper Photos on Your HTC One
Despite having the UltraPixel branding, the M7's camera can leave you feeling a little let down. The picture quality is clear and the low-light shots are decent, but when looking at the same shots taken on a friend's iPhone, you may feel a little inadequate.
Labels Can Lie: What's Really in Your "Extra Virgin" Olive Oil?
Ever since the much-lauded effects of the Mediterranean diet became widely known, people have been buying olive oil by the gallon. A diet that prevents heart disease, is based on fresh, seasonal foods, and includes a tasty as hell fat like olive oil? Duh—that's a no-brainer.
Watch the Oscars Online: How to Live Stream the 2014 Academy Awards on Any Device
The Academy Awards, commonly referred to as The Oscars, are airing this weekend. If you're a movie buff or just want to watch the dimes walking on the red carpet, The Oscars is not to be missed.
How To: Can't Take That Call? Respond with a Photo or Quick Voice Message (Like Shaq Does)
We've all been there. Our phone rings, but we're at a concert or dinner and don't want to spend time sending a text explaining our whereabouts. While ignoring a call is easy, it isn't always the most polite thing to do.
How To: How Hackers Stole Your Credit Card Data in the Cyber Attack on Target Stores
Welcome back, my fledgling hackers! As nearly everyone has heard, Target Corporation, one of the largest retailers in the U.S. and Canada, was hacked late last year and potentially 100 million credit cards have been compromised. Happening just before Christmas, it severely dampened Target's Christmas sales, reputation, and stock price (the company's value has fallen by $5B).
How To: Get Lenovo's Exclusive Super Camera Apps on Your Galaxy Note 3
Lenovo brought out the big guns for CES 2014, with the Vibe Z showcased as the Chinese company's' first foray into the LTE smartphone space. Slated for a February release, the ultra-thin and extremely light smartphone will certainly be in the running for top smartphones of this very new year. Photo via CNET
How to Hack Databases: The Terms & Technologies You Need to Know Before Getting Started
Welcome back, my hacker apprentices! Although there is a multitude of different hacker types, the one target they all share is the database. I often refer to the database as the hacker's Holy Grail, or the ultimate prize for an effective hack.
How To: Encode Secret Text-Based Messages into Bitmap Images in Windows 8
Whether or not you believe that the government is snooping around in our private emails, texts, and phone calls, it wouldn't hurt to protect ourselves a little better in the digital realm.
How To: Capture a High-Quality Video Recording of Your Samsung Galaxy S3's Screen
Screenshots are great, but sometimes they don't tell the whole story. You can show off that new app you got or that awesome new live wallpaper, but a screenshot isn't going to get the point across. What exactly am I trying to show you in the screenshot above? You probably have no idea, and that's the point. You can't see the action I'm trying to demonstrate, but in a video you can.
How To: Get Beats Audio on Your Nexus 7 and Take Your Music to Another Level
BEATS by Dr. Dre started making their studio-style headphones and speakers over four years ago, which claim to help listeners actually "hear" music as it was intended by the artists, since commodity headphones and earbuds are known for producing lackluster results. But you can only go so far with Beats Audio headphones, since your computers and mobile devices weren't built to take advantage of high quality audio equipment.
How To: Watch the 2013 Super Bowl XLVII Commercials Live Online
It's almost here. Another year has come and gone, and it's time to watch the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers battle it out in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII. For the truly football-obsessed, this Sunday is a day almost as exciting as Christmas. Personally, I just use it as an excuse to cook food that's way less healthy than usual since I never quite became a football fan (sorry, Dad).
News: Brain Hacking and Thought-Controlled Quadcopters: The Good and Bad Future of Mind-Reading Devices
Until recently, brainwave-reading devices have pretty much only existed in science fiction. Sure, electroencephalography (EEG), the technology that powers these devices, has been used in medicine and psychiatry since the late 1800s, but diagnosing people's brains and reading their minds are two totally different things. The first EEG headsets available to the public were used mostly in gaming and even in fashion, but in the last few years, they've gotten a little more sophisticated.
How To: Make a Slammin' Fire Piston for Under a Buck
Did you know that there's a way to start a fire by squishing air? In this project, I'll show you how to build a tool that does exactly that—and I'll give you a sneak peak into the principals of how a diesel engine operates!
News: Bikinis, Handcuff Keys, and Other Awesome Things You Can Make with a 3D Printer
3D printing has been around for a while, but until recently it was used mostly for prototyping and research. Now, with technological advancements, it seems like everyone is using 3D printers, from crime scene investigators to garage hobbyists and hackers. Below are some of the most innovative uses people have come up with so far.
How To: Make prawns wrapped in Parma ham (paired with Crémant de Bourgogne wine)
If you're not into pork, you probably won't like this particular recipe, and if you're not into raw meat, you may want to avoid this, too. Because this video recipe covers a meal that requires Parma ham, which is ham that is eaten uncooked. You could always dive in and try it out anyway, because it's well worth the experimenting! Plus, there's prawns, fresh salad and lemon juice.
How To: Cite website resources in your bibliography using MLA format
If you're writing a college essay or report, your bibliography is a painful, yet necessary part. And thanks to all of the information available on the World Wide Web, most colleges and universities accept websites as resources in your bibliography. But citing websites can be confusing when using the MLA citation format. This video will breakdown the process.
How To: Purchase good mussels and prepare mussels with french fries
We're the ultimate foodies, but when it comes to preparing shellfish we get more than a little intimidated. Requiring heavy duty shell removal using knives and knick knacks that look like they belong in a doctor's office, the task is usually one who choose to skip.
How To: Change CNAME records of a domain and create email apps
You can create the Google apps email like Gmail for your domain. So to do this first you need to go to the google.com/a and click on the standard in "other Google apps editions". Now click on "get started". Now select "administrator: I own..." and enter your domain name and click get started. Now on next page create your account by filling all the fields and click continue and now fill the info of your administrator account and click I accept button. Now next step is for the verification of y...
How To: Change an RV electric plug
Many of us often faces the electric problem and one of them is power plug problem. When it goes down you need to change it.
How To: Style an old yamadori bonsai
The previous owner chose this view. The trunk is naturally hollow. Dead wood is coming toward us. Branches are coming to the back so we will have to do some manipulation. The two parts of deadwood play together in an interesting dance. The piece of deadwood can be improved and the branches can be moved more to this side of the tree as a front. This is what we'll go with. (Using various tools, the bark is removed from the left side deadwood). Height has been added to the branches. Lots of torn...
How To: Thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin
In order to thread your sewing machine and wind a bobbin, you will need the following, a sewing machine an empty bobbin, thread, and a pedal control for your sewing machine. Choose a good quality thread. Place the thread in the holder on top of the machine. Place the cap on the end of the thread, in order to hold it in place. Loop the thread around the first guide. String the thread through the hole in the bobbin. Place the bobbin in the slot on the top of the machine. Hold the thread in you ...
How To: Avoid speeding tickets
Speeding tickets are one of the worst things a driver fears on the highway, aside from wrecking, of course. But you can get home safe without getting a ticket. You just need to keep your vehicle off the radar by following these stealthy driving techniques.
How To: Install the Music Patch for Final Fantasy 7 PC
Did you know you could play external music files in Final Fantasy VII with a simple mod? If that interests you, watch and learn how to install the FF7 Music Patch for Final Fantasy 7 PC. If you want an improvement in music, this is the patch you need.
How To: Install a custom graphic driver for Final Fantasy 7 PC
If you're a Final Fantasy VII fan, this video will excite you. Learn how to install a custom graphic driver to play Final Fantasy 7 PC. This is an improvement for the game that makes it playing more enjoyable on your display. It fixes some bugs and glitches and allows you to change the resolution of the game. It also lets you play in windowed mode.
How To: Instant streaming Netflix on PS3 with a Netflix disc
There is now a way to watch and stream Netflix movies to your PlayStation 3 (PS3). Netflix will give you a free disk to do this and you are able to choose from thousands of titles to watch instantly as long as you maintain a minimum $8.99/month Netflix membership. Once you receive your disk, insert it into the PS3 and enter your provided code to integrate your particular PS3 with your online account. This brings up your instant watch queue and allows you to browse the Netflix inventory of new...
How To: Convert video files to DVD format with DVD Flick
If you want to convert video files to DVD format using DVD flick you first want to go to www.dvdflick.net. Go here and download the program DVD flick. You will also want a program that allows your to burn DVDs. You should first open up DVD flick. So, go to open and choose the files you want and drag them onto the screen. They should then appear on DVD flick and they will be compressed. You should try to keep the files you add under 3 hours of video. This will keep the quality good. Now you sh...
How To: Setup a VPN connection on Windows XP
1. Describes how to setup a VPN connection on Windows XP. 2. Goto Start-> Control Panel-> Network connections.
How To: Use the live trace tool in Adobe Illustrator
This shows how to use live trace on Adobe Illustrator to make a vector image. First, you need to open up Adobe Illustrator. Then go to file and select New and adjust your size to letter. For orientation you can choose to have it landscape if you want. Once you have your blank work space you will want to get a saved image. Go to File and click on Place and locate your image. Adjust the size of the image if you need to. Click on the image and then go up to the tool bar to click on the live trac...
How To: Enable & disable browser add-ons in IE 8
Whethamsolution’s Quick tip walks us through some of the issues caused by use of add-ons in Internet explorer 8 web browser. The video also shows how to manage the add-ons installed in IE8. Add-ons are software’s which enhance the functionality of a web browser. Though most add-ons enhance the browser functionality to a great extent they often tend to slow down the browser drastically. Moreover unwanted add-ons like toolbar's and malicious scripts may cause nuisance to browsing experience...
How To: Create a Facebook account & add or accept friends
1. Open the web browser and type www.facebook.com and press enter. 2. In order to be a member you will have to first sign up as a facebook member.
How To: Buy/select a camera tripod
In Part 8 on the series about Selecting a Tripod, ClickHerePhotography talks about main questions to ask when buying a tripod. First is to ask the dealer what tripod is recommended for the specific brand of camera that you will be using. Then probe further as to why the particular tripod is recommended. Details about the cost of the tripod should be inquired in relation to type of pictures that will be taken. Clarification should be sought on the functions of the tripod - how to adjust it, or...
How To: Find the capital to start your own clothing line
The video presents "How to start your own Clothing Line Business". The steps include getting the financing, designing the prototype outfit/s, producing the line of clothing, promotion and sales. A good way of financing for a small business such as this is to sell your idea to family, friends and even colleagues. Research and prepare the business plan for your clothing line and be passionate about it in your presentation to convince them to fund your business. The next step is to get the produ...
How To: Do a great updo hairstyle with extensions
Jennifer Pompa, from the Hairtalk TV Show, describes, "Pop", the company who makes the "StyleMaker" who has the great new "Put on Pieces", which is made of a lot of gorgeous hair on a rubber band that is strong and durable.She says "It's a heat friendly synthetic fiber that you can wear it straight or curly, you can blow dry it to accessorize your look and treat it like your own hair."For a chignon, you can twist your hair into a pony-tail and use the POP as a lovely chignon by twisting it ar...
How To: Establish a Remote Desktop connection in Windows XP
This video from Michael presents how to establish a Remote Desktop connection in Windows XP Professional.This type of connection allows you to access your computer via Internet from any place and manage files, local resources, or perform any other remote activity.To establish Remote Desktop connection click Start button, right click My Computer, from the opened menu select Properties. System Properties window will open. Choose Remote tab. Check Remote Desktop - Allow users to remotely connect...
How To: Properly can fruits and vegetables from your garden
This video illustrates how to Can Fruits and vegetable from your garden and the illustrations is followed in following steps-
How To: Remove a Windows partition from your Mac hard drive
techstuff1227 narrates an HD-quality educational video about how to remove a Windows partition from a Macintosh computer using the Bootcamp software. To accomplish this easy task: open the Finder application, view your installed Applications, browse to the Utilities list and expand it to view the Disk Utility. Open the Disk Utility application. Once the hard drive information is displayed, click on the Windows partition, click on the minus (-) button, and a confirmation dialog will appear. Cl...
How To: Make homemade lip balm
This video demonstrates how to make lip balm. For this project, you will need the following: essential oils, lipstick, pure vitamin, beeswax, shea butter, flavoring, and sweet almond oil.
How To: Make frozen hot chocolate like NYC's Serendipity 3
Frozen hot chocolate is even better than a hot fudge sundae if you make it right. People flock from all over the world and wait hours just to order one of these treats at Serendipity 3 in Manhattan, New York City. With this tutorial, learn how to make this delicious treat and impress your friends. The best part is, you won't have to fly to New York to get it!
How To: Test the sharpness of a lens
The resolution, or sharpness, of a lens is vital to creating and reproducing quality photographs. Watch as this video breaks down how to diagnose the sharpness of your SLR lenses.