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How To: Perform CPR on a choking toddler
Kids say the darndest things. They also eat the darndest things - from toys to pet food to grass, growing kids want to try it all. But stuffing so much stuff into their mouths can be very unsafe.
How To: Not suck at Photoshop & put the cat in a bag
Donnie Hoyle shows you how to fix mistakes you've made in life using Adobe Photoshop. Here he puts an unwanted rescue cat in a plastic bag and replaces its carpet shadow with an unidentifiable stain.
How To: Make a Hurricane cocktail drink
In honor of hurricane season, bartender Anthony Caporale gives you a tutorial on how to make a Hurricane. Originating in New Orleans, this drink is always served in a hurricane glass (reminiscent of hurricane lamps), and always sure to add some life to the party.
How To: Perform CPR on an adult [signed] (British Red Cross)
Everyone should know basic first aid, and the hearing impaired are no different. Deaf people can save a life just like any other, so this video is designed specifically for the hearing impaired, in sign language.
How To: Save time harvesting in FarmVille (12/08/09)
Harvesting your crops taking too long? Use this quick trick to make your life easier! This video tutorial shows how to save time harvesting in FarmVille (12/08/09). Instead of waiting for your little farmer to walk all the way across your farm to harvest that last crop, why not have him do it instantly? By creating a mini-prison for your farmer, you will be able to harvest anything, anywhere, right away. Watch the video for details.
How To: Play the Beatles' "Blackbird" on your acoustic guitar
The Beatles revolutionized the music industry and brought us songs that can never be forgotten, that could never be overstated. With John Lennon at the front of the "Fab Four" they couldn't be stopped... wouldn't be stopped. But let's not forget it wouldn't be the "Fab Four" without George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. In your head you constantly hear the Beatles' tunes, so why not bring them outside, why not bring that joy to everyone around you? With this video tutorial, you'll...
How To: Play classic Beatles' "Blackbird" on acoustic guitar
The Beatles revolutionized the music industry and brought us songs that can never be forgotten, that could never be overstated. With John Lennon at the front of the "Fab Four" they couldn't be stopped... wouldn't be stopped. But let's not forget it wouldn't be the "Fab Four" without George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. In your head you constantly hear the Beatles' tunes, so why not bring them outside, why not bring that joy to everyone around you? With this video tutorial, you'll...
News: Marina Abramovic's Volumetric Art Piece Heads for Christie's Auction Block After Debut in Magic Leap
Some people believe that art makes artists immortal, and now one of the best known performance artists on the planet is working on taking that immortality into the realm of augmented reality.
News: It's Time to Ask — Is Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Secretly a HoloLens Hater?
Despite their sometimes fluffy reputations and occasionally ethically compromised viewpoints, tech evangelists are important, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The right passionate voice behind the right technology platform or piece of hardware can sometimes spell the difference between fostering a community of potential users and watching a product die on the vine.
How To: 8 Ways to Increase Battery Life on Your LG V30
The LG V30 has solid battery life. With its QHD P-OLED screen and 4 GB RAM, it's able to maintain all-day performance with average use. Heavier users might find that its 3,300 mAh battery isn't quite enough for a full day of work, though, but with a few software tweaks, you can squeeze out even more battery life.
News: Modern Life Means Less Gut Bacteria, More Chronic Disease
When you have an infection, a doctor prescribes antibiotics to make the bacteria that causes it disappear. Sounds like a good idea, but the disappearance of microorganisms that have inhabited humans for millennia could be driving rising numbers of serious illness and debilitating conditions.
News: What Microbes May Be Living in the Oceans of Europa & Enceladus
Earlier this year, NASA reported on findings that might point to water, and microbial life, on moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn. Named Europa and Enceladus, those moons contain large oceans under their icy surfaces, which many speculate could hold microbial life.
News: Florida & Texas Could Become Zika Hotspots in the US
To much of the United States, Zika seems like a tropical disease that causes horrible problems in other countries but is nothing to be worried about stateside. It may make you rethink your beach vacation abroad, but not much more than that. However, if you live in Florida or Texas, the possibility of getting a Zika infection where you live is real — and local outbreaks are more and more a possibility.
News: Life-Sized Mannequin Holograms Make Clothing Design Easy
Creating a dress, or any other clothes for that matter, takes quite a bit of design, planning, and manufacturing to get it just right. Fashion designer Jim Reichert put on a HoloLens and saved himself a bunch of time designing a dress through the use of a life-sized holographic woman.
News: The Hollagram Selfie Booth Shows How Close We Are to Functional Holograms
Walking, talking, life-size holograms aren't just for staging Hatsune Miku concerts and reviving Tupac, Michael Jackson, and other fallen stars.
News: Sneak Peek at Super Bowl 50's Commercials for 2016
Up until the last 15 years or so, watching the commercials during the Super Bowl was arguably more exciting than the game itself. Super Bowl XXIV featured the San Francisco 49ers blowing out the Broncos, 55-10, in the worst Super Bowl beatdown of all time. The game might not have been that exciting, but the commercials sure were.
How To: Extend Battery Power on Your Windows 10 Laptop or Surface
Historically, battery life has not been a strong suit for machines running Windows. Poor decisions by hardware manufacturers combined with the resource-hogging behavior of Windows are to blame. However, Microsoft is trying to resolve this issue, once again, with the release of Windows 10.
How To: Mimic Sony's STAMINA Mode to Save Battery Life on Any Android
When purchasing a new phone, one of the most vital features to consider is battery life. Everyone wants to know how long they can use their device without needing to hug a wall. Increasingly, more and more manufacturers ship their devices with some variation of a "battery saving" mode, which can help combat dead-phone issues in times of dire need for battery life.
How To: Improve Battery Life on Your Nexus with the Hells-Core Kernel
Increased battery life is easily one of the most sought after improvements to a device and often drives intrepid users to root their phones, flash new ROMs, and try out experimental kernels.
Grayscale Mode in iOS 8: Proof That the Next iPhone Will Sport an AMOLED Display?
Battery life is and most likely always will be an issue with iPhones and other smartphones and tablets, but Apple is making it easier for us to save juice when we need to. To help monitor per-app battery usage, iOS 8 now lets us view battery usage stats for individual apps.
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How To: Extend Battery Life by Seamlessly Managing Wireless Radio Connections on Your Samsung Galaxy S3
You don't need to be a robot to be overly concerned with battery life, especially if we're talking about Terminators, which have nuclear or hydrogen fuel cells that keep them running for years straight. It will be a long time before smartphones get that upgrade, so in the meantime, we have to figure out how to make them last more than a couple hours in a single charge.
How To: Draw a Woman's Face
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How To: Turn Your Boring Everyday Life into a Game with HabitRPG
What's the meaning of life? That's the age-old question; but can it ever really be answered? I mean, isn't life just a big game anyway? Perhaps, a game of inches?
How To: Preserve Battery Life on Your Jelly Bean-Powered Samsung Galaxy S III
With Sprint already rolling out their Jelly Bean updates to Samsung Galaxy S III owners here in the United States, international users have already had a chance to check out Android's newest OS on their S3, but all is not gravy.
How To: Close apps to save battery life on your BlackBerry
Battery life is a precious thing on your BlackBerry. You use your phone for all types of tasks, so you need your battery to keep up with your pace. But how? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how you can save battery life by closing applications that are running in the background of your BlackBerry device.
How To: Play "What If" by Coldplay on acoustic guitar
Want to know how to play some good music on the acoustic guitar? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to up your guitarist skills by learning to play "What If" by Coldplay. When you play this song from the lesson, play it like you mean it.
How To: Play the theme song from "Friends" on acoustic guitar
Do you like music? Do you like television? How about the acoustic guitar? How about Friends? How about the Rembrandts? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to play the theme song from the hit TV sitcom Friends. This instructional guitar lesson will teach you a few tips and tricks for playing the song.
How To: Improve your life with chromotherapy
Research shows that color can have a powerful effect on our emotions. Start harnessing that power today. Watch this video to learn how to improve your life with chromotherapy.
How To: Revamp your shoe collection with easy DIY tips
How is it even possible to expand your shoe collection without actually buying new shoes? Well, it's not so much expanding as redoing your old, plain shoes. If you've got some uniformly colored black, brown, or even red heels that need some new life, check out this video for tips on how to add small DIY touches.
How To: Fold a mini cute origami cactus
We know it's not quite summer yet (in fact, we've got a LONG ways to go until sunny skies and beachcombing become facts of life).
How To: Fold a simple five petal origami lily
Now that spring is almost upon us, it's time to shed your winter clothes, shovel the snow off the doorstep, and start your spring crafting! There's no better way to celebrate the return of life and color than with a flower origami craft.
How To: Restore a disabled or locked iPod or iPhone
This video will show you how-to restore a disabled (aka:locked) iPod or iPhone. Your Apple device won't do you any good sitting there dead, so watch this video and see how to bring it back to life. You'll need to connect ot a laptop that has internet connectivity.
How To: Create an Isla Fisher inspired half up half down twisted hairstyle
Isla Fisher is a such a cutie, and compact for your convenience. The comedian/actress has an effervescent personality and her makeup and hairstyles usually follow her fun approach to life.
How To: Create a doll-inspired Tsubasa Hime Gyaru makeup look
The term "Gyaru" has an interesting lineage. Coming from the English word "gal," Gyaru denotes women in their teens and twenties who don't care too much about work and dress up trendy, and oftentimes like little girls.
How To: Fold a super easy and quick origami seashell
This seashell origami craft is amongst the easiest you will ever fold. Yet just because it's quick and simple to make doesn't mean it's not pretty.
How To: Craft a "Hugs and Kisses" chubby bird card
Baby birds, and baby animals in general, are traditional symbols of spring. With their bright, cheery faces and can't-resist fuzziness, they represent new life and rejuvenation during the spring season.
How To: Craft an adorable football fan birdie greeting card
With football season in full swing and the famed Superbowl coming up, if you have a football fan in your life you've probably been updated as to which nights have been X-ed out on his calender for game night with the boys.
How To: Extend your Android's battery life with Advanced Task Killer
Battery drain is one of the biggest issues with Android phones, but with proper power management it is possible to do something about it. Advanced Task Killer is a free app with customizable settings that shuts down apps that are no longer being utilized. This informative video takes you step by step through the different configuration settings.