I've been on a customizing kick over the past few weeks, showing you sweet mods for your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 like interactive live wallpapers, app and settings backgrounds, status bar tweaks, and more. But, I'm not done yet. There's still plenty to softMod on your Note 2, and today I'm going to show you how to customize your Quick Settings toggles.
What can't coconut oil do? This edible oil, extracted from the copra or meat of a coconut, has done what most other food, beauty, and health trends have not: demonstrated real lasting power. Indeed, the "superfood" continues to make headlines, with its many uses the subject of debate, study, and fervent support. From the obvious (cooking) to the less so (home improvement), there are likely many coconut oil uses you're not yet aware of.
If you're new to archery, this video is for you. Archery experts show you the different weights of arrows which you can choose to fire, and demonstrates the benefits and drawbacks when it comes to a heavy arrow versus a lighter one.
People love Google Chrome, it's as simple as that. But did you know that Google puts out three versions of Chrome? In this How-To video, we recap the differences and show you how to jump between builds, also known as channels, in Chrome.
If you like shortcuts, then this shortcut for Windows XP should peak your interest. In this video, you'll learn the exact steps to adding a command prompt shortcut option to the Windows Explorer right-click menu. This allows you to access hidden functionality by adding a right-click option to select "Command Prompt Here" from the menu in Windows Explorer on a directory.
Ubuntu Linux is capable of many cool effects that other systems don't offer. This video tutorial will show you how to enable all of these effects, such as minimizing and maximizing windows. What? All operating systems do that, right? Yes, but this video will help you to select and modify them. Click here or here for more information about desktop effects.
If you want to get really good at playing the ukulele, it stands to reason that you'll need to, like, have a ukulele. Happily, the Internet is awash in high-quality video lessons like this one from the folks at Ukulele Underground, which presents an overview of how to select the right sized uke for you. For more information, watch this free video ukulele tutorial.
This video will show you how to send a text message with the Samsung Galaxy I7500. Just follow these simple steps to start sending text messages from your Samsung Galaxy I7500: From the home page, tap the messaging icon. Select "New Message" Tap the "To" field and enter either the name or the number of the person you wish to send a text to. Type in your message, and when you are done, tap the "Send" key.
Jessi Stensland, professional triathlete, explains how selecting the right bike can mean the difference between a comfortable ride and possible neck, back, knee or shoulder pains. Stensland first takes us through finding the right bike size with charts such as those available on Schwinn bikes. After the right size is determined, riders should determine the proper fit by adjusting their bike's handlebars and seat. Lastly, Stensland instructs bike riders on how to choose the proper saddle.
Apple berry crisp is an all-American classic dessert, perfect for any table. Select a variety of different apples and berries and they'll keep coming back for more.
Learn how to relieve constipation naturally. When ya gotta go, ya gotta go. But what if you can't? Unburden yourself with these tried and true natural remedies, which really get things moving.
Dissect the object of its parts. Select the curves to rotate, model or scale the whole character. The Maya hot keys are as follows: W translates, R scales and E rotates.
This audio editing software tutorial will show you how to bounce a project in Pro Tools LE. Connor Smith shows you how to select the region to bounce, choose which export options you'd like, and make the bounce from Pro Tools LE.
The World's Fair Knot was invented by Gary MArtin and was selected as the best knot out of 498 entries in the great knot search at the 1982 world fair. It is simple, quick to tie and can be used with most monofilament line diameters. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to tie a world's fair knot for fishing.
This video teaches you the history of the raku-shaku-bo, commonly called the bo (or misnamed bo-staff, since bo *means* staff!) and then explains how to choose one.
Utilize the mutli-out function using the Toontrack Superior Drummer plugin with the Logic sound program! This tutorial lets you create very professional sounding drums that you can add into your music projects. Select from a variety of different drum types.
Forget regular backgrounds. The new Samsung Galaxy Tab has live wallpapers, which are essentially backgrounds for your homescreen, but with a lively feel. It reacts to you. But if you want to change it, you can, and this is how you do on the Android OS. Press MENU < WALLPAPER < LIVE WALLPAPER and then browse and select the one you want. The click SET WALLPAPER to save it.
We all wish that we had perfect skin, but even the most flawless, cherub-skinned girl gets a pimple or has undereye bags from studying too late every now and then. For those times when your skin looks less than stellar, concealer comes to the rescue.
Re-entering contact information every time you upgrade to a newer mobile device is pain, but the Android software on the Samsung Galaxy Tab allows you to copy over your existing contact information from a SIM card. This video will show you the steps to importing that data. Go to APPLICATIONS < CONTACTS < MENU < IMPORT/EXPORT < IMPORT FROM SIM CARD < MENU < COPY TO PHONE. Choose SELECT ALL to copy all of you contacts and then DONE.
You've got yourself a new Samsung Galaxy Tab and you want to start filling up your contact book, but you don't know how— This video will breakdown the easy steps to adding those new contacts in the Android OS. Simply hit APPLICATIONS, then CONTACTS and select the ADD NEW CONTACT icon (looks like a +) in the bottom left. Fill in all the relevant information and click DONE to save the contact.
If you just happen to own a Yamaha PortaSound PSS-80 keyboard (1989), why not try something a little out of the ordinary— like circuit bending? Circuit bending can help you create a new musical sound via your keyboard, and this video tutorial will show you 10 different ways to circuit bend.
The Chroma Key tool is a useful function in Adobe Photoshop which can let you select, group and otherwise work with colors when retourching a Photoshop image. This tutorial also shows you how to work with hair while trying to key out your background.
The Numeric Stepper component in Adobe Flash CS 4 is a small but very useful feature which allows users to select any number in a particular quantity - such as giving a birthday or indicating how many of a particular product they want to buy. Watch this tutorial to learn how you can use the Numeric Stepper component for your own projects.
In this clip, you'll learn how to use Case Statements in your Visual Basic projects. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular event-driven program language or a seasoned developer merely looking to improve your chops, you're sure to find benefit in this free Visual Basic programming lesson. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
The color picker component in Adobe Flash Creative Suite 3 will let visitors to your website choose their own color from a pre-selected palette and apply it to your specially indicated dynamic objects. Useful for paper-doll programs or other similar applications!
A numeric stepper component is one which you can add to your website to allow users to select numbers or from a list of avaiable items - useful, for instance, if you wanted a webstore which allowed for a quantity function. This Adobe Flash CS3 tutorial shows you how to create and use a numeric stepper component.
Now when you use WPtouch to post a blog entry, you can select a graphic or thumbnail to go with it. All you have to do is add a media file and then associate with your post. Then you go into Post Listings Options in the General Settings and enable the thumbnail option. You're also shown how to change the font of your post titles.
This clip presents a lesson on how to defrag only select files and folders on a Windows PC. With Defraggler, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over three minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Granola bars taste better when you make them right in your own kitchen. And this is the perfect recipe for you to try out. They're jam-packed full of seeds, nuts and carrots, and they're made with all natural ingredients, and are very healthy and easy to make!
Try making your own granola bars instead of buying them at the grocery store. You could just surprises yourself. They may taste better. Start out by trying this recipe for peanut butter and banana nut granola bars. They're made of all natural and healthy ingredients, plus they're a cinch to whip up!
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to import an HD720 image sequence into Final Cut and then how to select a fixed period of time from the sequence. Whether you're new to Apple's Final Cut Pro non-linear video editor or just want to better acquaint yourself with the Final Cut Pro workflow, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For specifics, watch this Final Cut Pro lesson.
In this tutorial, learn how to easily download any music for free onto your Android phone by using the Music Junk app. This clip will walk you through the process of selecting and downloading this app from the Android Market and using it to add all the tunes you need. Rock on!
Need some help figuring out how to select a workspace in Adobe Flash Builder 4? This clip will teach you what you'll need to know to make an informed decision. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash IDE (previously titled Adobe Flex Builder) or simply wish to become better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find benefit in this free video software tutorial. For more information, including specific, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Adding a redbud tree to your yard/landscape is a great tree to add because of the variety of colors it brings and adds to your scenery. There are many types of redbud trees that vary from the look and feel from the branches and leaves. They bloom between April and May and do not grow too tall so you can add them around your home.
Interested in taking professional-caliber portraits but aren't sure what sort of backgorunds to buy? When choosing a background, your biggest consideration should, of course, be the backdrop's primary application: browns and blues, for example, are great colors for standard portraits. For more information on selecting your first photo backdrops, watch this free photographer's guide.
Archiving files is good to do once in a while for both space and organization. There are many programs available for file archives and this tutorial will show you how to use WinRAR and 7-Zip to accomplish this task.
Jennifer Pompa suggests that the 20" easiXtend Elite is the extension to start with. It's an 8 piece extension made with human hair that's not been too processed and so looks very natural. Jennifer is wearing a Kim Kardashian look with flowing curls. The extensions can be purchased as Extensions. Blow dryer, flat iron or curling can be done to these extensions because it's real hair. The extensions come in many colors but also can be dyed to match your hair. To remove them, Jennifer unclips t...
Photoshop Universe presents a step-by-step tutorial on how to mask images over text. First and foremost you'll need to have a poem or some other block of text in mind to use. Once you've selected your text you'll use methods such as copying and pasting, using clipping masks, and mild typeface editing. By the end of this tutorial you will have the abilities you need in Photoshop to make your very own text based image!
With this two-part painting lesson, you'll learn how to paint "Three Friends of Winter," a traditional Chinese motif depicting pine, plum and bamboo — three plants admired for their beauty and, in Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism, said to be representative of good virtue.
This episode of TUTCAST shows you how to get rid of blemishes in your photos using Photoshop. For this demonstration the patch tool in Photoshop is used to clean the blemish. Use the elliptical marquee tool to select the area including the blemish as shown and then feather the selection using the selection modify feather command. Use the patch tool to patch the area with the blemish and use the clone stamp tool to clean up the unevenness as demonstrated.
