You can easily control the direction that both water and lava flow using some redstone circuitry. Unfortunately, this trick will only work once before needing to be reset - but it's still useful for building lava traps or other machines.
The newest survival horror game by EA is finally out! This video shows you the first ten minutes of the game - which is useful, since it's quite possible for Isaac to die within the first thirty seconds of the game.
Is the Hunter your favorite class? This video is for you, then! This tutorial shows you a few useful macros (like how to transfer aggro to your pet) you'll definitely want to set up when you're playing a Hunter in World of Warcraft: Cataclsym.
Tulle is often used to make tutus, but the nature of it's composition might make it hard to cut cleanly. This is a very quick video tutorial showing you a few useful tips on the most efficient way to cut tulle fabric.
While inheritance is very useful within PHP and OOP, it is notably better to favor composition over inheritance. In this video walkthrough, JREAMdesign demonstrates the composition concept with interrelated functions, and also shows a way of logically organizing the resultant files.
Embroidery is a useful skill to develop so you can add your own embelllishemnts to favorite clothes, and it's not as difficult as it seems. This tutorial, perfect for beginners, shows you how to create a simple embroidery pattern using the basic chain stitch.
Start with an old pair of jeans and some scrap fabric. Then, using a few small sewing notions (scissors, thread and a decorative button) and the pattern given in this video, transform this old fabric into a super cute and useful lined handbag.
Don't throw out your old, worn out jeans - repurpose them! This video shows you how to take some of your old blue jeans and transform them into a useful, elegant and classy denim pouch. All you need are a few basic sewing supplies.
Sewing by hand can actually go quite quickly if you don't have access to your sewing machine or if it's broken. Hand sewing can also be useful if you're working with especially delicate fabrics, attaching an applique or making a small repair.
This tutorial shows you a quick rundown of ten different lighting setups for films. Whether you're looking for a silhouette, a documentary or confessional style look or something else entirely, you'll be able to find something useful in this tutorial.
This tutorial gives a beginning web designer a few useful strategies for improving efficiency and productivity when working with HTML and CSS. Hierarchy is one of these concepts, and the video also covers grouping elements, overriding groups and Document Oject Model.
This tutorial is a quick introduction to the $.post() function when you're using JQuery. This function is most often used to submit data to your website server, and is also a useful function when you're programming in AJAX as well.
If you're reckless with your first moments in Minecraft, they may wind up to be your last! This gamer's guide offers some tips and tricks especially useful for beginners.
Fall from any height in Minecraft without losing health! This gamer's guide presents a complete overview of this neat and useful trick. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
Tortoise is an incredibly useful tool for programmers and those who do write or are planning to write lots of software on a Windows machine. New users don't have to worry about getting an SVN, but more advanced users will appreciate the functionality.
Both users new to Adobe in general and Creative Suite 5 in specific will find this tutorial useful - a quick overview on how you can use graphic styles to get the most out of each session with Adobe Illustrator.
If you're having problems figuring out how to make a rainbow in Adobe Creative Suite 5, this tutorial is for you. Some users have found this to be a bit tricky to replicate, but here are a few useful shortcuts you can take.
This is a quick and easy tutorial that both new and long time users of Adobe Creative Suite will be able to find useful. Clipping masks are one application of layers and shapes that can add new depth to an image.
Arrays are little pockets of data distributed throughout your program. They're useful because having arrays keeps you from needing to work with hundreds of variables when programming. This specific tutorial shows you how to work with arrays when you're using Java to program.
An EMF detector lets you pick up on electromagnetic fields, a useful tool if you're into amateur ghosthunting. To make this, you will need some wire, a resistor, and an LED. You will also need an Arduino to use as a controller.
The hardware you will need is: two tubes of 15mm aluminum, sheath pipe insulation, rubber plugs for chair legs, super glue or epoxy, media plumbing tape, and assorted hardware - screws and bolts. A craft knife will also be useful.
This tutorial gives you five useful tips that will ensure your next film is utterly brilliant. Use what you've got, have a single message, entertain your audience no matter what, write a good script and storyboard, and make sure your sound and light are calibrated properly.
This is a quick and dirty tutorial that gives you some useful tips when you're trying to shoot simple high key portraits. You can accomplish this with just two lights and a Lastlite HiLite background, and here is how it works!
Watch this video tutorial to learn some very useful tricks in iMovie. In this video, you'll learn how to overlay both photos on video and also overlay video on video using iMovie. In addition, you'll learn how to turn on the greenscreen tool.
The best city in CityVille is one which maximizes your profit and production. This video shows you a few useful tips and strategies that you can use when laying out your new city for maximum efficiency and productivity. It's all about roads and decorations.
Single player survival is the mode in Minecraft where you will have to worry about zombies and monsters, and your first night can be the scariest. This tutorial gives you some useful tips and tricks on how to get through that difficult first night.
Not only can Neptune make the tone-deaf sound as though they can kind of sort of carry a tune, it's also useful for polishing strong vocal takes. Learn how with this official video guide from the folks at Propellerhead. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.
This tutorial shows you several different launch pads, from the simple to complex, for you to be able to construct and detonate in the game Minecraft. Useful for blowing up zombies, launching mine carts, or to build it just for fun!
Learn how to rig a still image with the After Effects CS5 puppet tool!
Create eye-popping backgrounds with the After Effects CS5 Fractal Noise effect! Learn how with this brief video guide.
Learn how to use After Effects CS5's built-in masking tools! Specifically, this clip addresses the creation and interaction of masks.
Learn how to create layer and text animations in After Effects CS5 by altering position, rotation, opacity and scale parameters.
It's easy to pair an HTC Desire Z with a Bluetooth-enabled device like a headset or car kit. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Focus in on what matters with the Desire 7's Face Detection feature! Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Spice up your digital photos with filters and effects. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Trim your favorite song into the perfect custom ringtone with the Desire HD's built-in editing tools! Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Focus in on what matters with the Desire HD's Face Detection feature! Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Want to transfer all of your data from an old phone to your new HTC Desire HD? Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Embossing can add an extra touch of beauty and elegance to any card. This tutorial shows you how to make a lovely thank you card (useful for the upcoming holidays!) and how you can use embossing to add an extra detail to it.
Although laser pointers are the favored pointing tool of teachers at large college lecture halls and can be great for directing students to various signs or areas in the classroom, often times students and kids have these pointers as well and use them just for fun.
