YouTube Hack! Youtube now uses a new gdata format and doesn't require a developer key. It also added a whole bunch more variables you can attach to the query string making things possible that weren't before.
This two part video goes over the procedure for testing and inspecting lead acid batteries. A machine is required to test the battery itself. You can do the visual test at home, and then bring it to an auto parts store for the machine test part.
Tow Ready 24x60 Cargo Carrier has a capacity of 500 pounds and requires a 5/8 pin and clip which are sold separately. This video shows you how to put it together and a couple of hints to make it easier.
To install this Westin Billet grille cover on a Toyota FJ Cruiser, it's very easy and only requires four toggle bolts. This video walks you through the installation.
Learn how to install a trailer hitch on a Dodge Grand Caravan. This hitch uses all the original hardware on the vehicle so no extra drilling is required, but don't loose those bolts!
An installer details the steps needed to remove the spare tire and install a trailer hitch on the Honda Element. This install of a Draw-tite hitch requires some minor drilling of the spare tire pan.
This video shows you how to create basic chroma key (blue screen) effects in Windows Movie Maker. Requires a mod from http://www.wmmarchive.tk/
Creating a safe and appropriate environment for your bearded dragon requires knowledge of the animal's place of origin, as well as elements of an artificial habitat that enrich the lizard's daily living. Host Israel Dupont and herpetologist Hillary Dupont take you through step by step in what turns out to be a fun experience of science mixed with reptile interior decorating.
Learn how to hack your 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 iPhone with Ziphone (zibri) software for Mac or Windows. No technical skills required!
This is a short instructional video showing the folding and dying required to come up with a circle design for a tie dye.
Reverse crunches on the Swiss Ball allow you to train your abdominal through a full range of motion while challenging your balance and coordination. This movement requires more lower abdominal strength than regular crunches.
The Knee Tuck or Jackknife is a challenging exercise that works your body from head to toe. The exercise is somewhat similar to Rollouts, requiring your lower abdominals to contract isometrically, stabilizing your spine.
This tutorial will show you ways to read, edit, and create PDF files without spending any money. It requires 3 different pieces of software:
This video explains one of the most critical and fundamental aspects of woodworking: milling lumber. The Wood Whisperer reviews his 4-step milling process, which requires some big tools. Since many folks don't have a fully outfitted shop, he also presents numerous alternative methods for jointing edges and flattening faces. The jointer's jumpin'!!!
This will show you the basics of "how to receive the earth." Ninjutsu requires a strong foundation in rolling and falling to avoid injury. This is for demonstrative purposes only! Please seek out a qualified instructor before attempting any of this. Incorrect training can get you seriously injured.
Opera has a feature where you can talk to it and it obeys your commands - and it works! No "voice training" required. Learn how to use Opera Voice.
Smoking meat isn't that hard - it just requires a lot of patience (and maybe a few beers) and is usually worth the wait. In this video you'll learn how to smoke pork butt for making BBQ pulled pork.
The Fitness Gals at Diet.com bring you a workout that will tone your arms and core using an exercise band with a partner. This fitness routine can be done at home, no gym required. All you need is an exercise band with handles.
This ice hockey tutorial shows you how to do a slap shot. This is an excellent attack play, but be warned, it is the hardest shot a player can generate, requiring full windup with the stick.
Learn how to make this tasty finger food by watching this chef. Bruschetta is a tasty light Italian finger food that is not that hard to prepare. This is a great dish for beginners to learn and requires toast, olive oil, tomatoes & basil.
A basic move in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance. The V split or Double V requires you to do the V step with each foot in opposite directions.
wxPython is fast becomming one of the most popular cross-platform GUI programming solutions. Here Kyran Dale takes you through the simple steps required to have wxPython up and running on your Windows machine.
Contrary to what you might think, Mac computers do require some system maintenance. The Lab Rats, Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers, show you how to tweak and maintain your Macintosh computer.
Tired of these games that require HD and 17 buttons to jump!? Well, Pitfall's the cure. Let your imagination and nostalgia run wild with a great lesson on beating Pitfall!
Learn how to hack save states on the PCSX2 Playstation 2 emulator for the PC. By editing the save states you can change the save points in a game and give yourself more items. This tutorial requires the use of a hex editor.
These are step-by-step instructions on how to fold a Japanese paper ball (Kusudama). These are very cool origami decorations and can be hung all around the house, and these paper balls are also an excellent decorations or Christmas tree ornaments. This modular origami model requires 34 - 46 units.
Build sound board for a studio at home, to insulate noise and sound. The subject of this DIY project was originally covered in a written article that is still required reading to finish the project as it gets into more detail regarding the actual construction of the boards.
In this video, Bre Pettis of MAKE magazine uses an anvil, a hammer, a drill, and a dremel to make a ring out of a half dollar coin. This project requires use of a coin from before 1964 because half dollars and quarters were made of almost 90% silver and are able to be molded.
Detailed demonstration of how to change correctly to new color yarn in your crochet project. This requires an intermediate crocheting ability.
Many people tend to focus on decorating and tidying up their house, often forgetting to care for their patio. This makes little sense to us because the doorway and patio is the first thing all your guests will see as they enter your house. So spruce your patio up by building a patio and walkway out of flagstone.
This video lesson will teach you a simple jazz progression in G. This video requires knowledge of these chords: GM7, G#dim7, Am7, and D7.
This interesting and traditional Indian bread is made from wheat flour and requires only the freshest ingredients. Explore new flavors with Tandoori Roti.
This guy explains the easy steps to shape a single balloon into a frog. This is another balloon animal that requires many smaller twists, so pay attention to the his hands to make sure you're doing the right twists.
This guy teaches you how to twist a brown balloon into the shape of a monkey. This process is fairly simple and requires a pen to draw the monkey's face on when finished.
Traditional bookbinding can be a complicated job requiring specific tools and crafts. But when you're making a personalized homemade journal or diary at home, anything goes. This video will show you the basics of making a simple, small book using easy methods with materials you likely have around the house, like index cards (for the folios), a cereal box (book cover), paper, duct tape, scissors, dental floss (binding), glue, Sharpie marker, and an awl or sewing needle.
Give me a break! Better yet, give me a working brake light on my 2003 Ford Focus! OK, if that's what you want, this video is going to show you how to get it. Follow the steps and see how to take that burned out bulb out of the car and replace it with a new, working one. This tutorial shows you how to replace a rear light on a 2003 Ford Focus. Specifically, the video shows fixing the rear brake light, but this tutorial shows how to fix any rear light (including brake/tail, reverse, and turn si...
3D modeling tool Mayafrom Autodesk is a monster of a program, able to do SO many things. One of the things you'll need to learn is how to use the CV Curve tool. This will allow you to create objects with curves of any shape or dimension you desire. Let's be honest, most of your models will require curves, so check out this tutorial and find out how to do it. Maya is used in everything from small animation to feature films like Spiderman. If you want to be in the biz, expand your skill set wit...
If you'd like to create a cool presentation with Flash, check out this video and the Flash plug-in flipdoo. Flipdoo allows you to build stunning flash flip books for both online and offline use in minutes. You don't need any additional software. Import your PDFs, configure book look & feel and publish. This is the best way to create digital ( electronic ) editions such as any type of publications, magazines, brochures and catalogues. Flipdoo Publisher is a Windows desktop application that hel...
YoVille is a pretty cool game, but wouldn't it be cooler if you could get in and tweak a few things? Maybe make some art? Well, you can! This how-to takes you through the steps to let you make your own art on the whiteboard in the game. You can find the necessary file here.
Cavities are an unfortunate sideeffect of our sugar-infused society, and getting them filled is time-consuming, expensive, and requires a trip to the dentist. Do you have some serious courage and want your dental work done on the cheap? Watch this video for an amazing guide to filling your own tooth cavity at home using simple and cheap ingredients. It's amazing what you can do with a little DIY know-how.