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How To: Download & Install the Null Byte Suite

Hello, everyone! If you haven't read the recent announcement on the official release of the Null Byte suite, I suggest you do so. This is going to be a quick tutorial on how to download and install the suite so you can see our communities genius. So, let's get started!

How To: Back Up Your Nexus 7 Without Rooting or Adding a Custom Recovery

At some point, we all need to back up our device. Maybe it's time to take it in for repairs or maybe you're just cautious and paranoid. Maybe you're trying out a new ROM on your Nexus 7—then you definitely need to back up. The most secure way would be to use a custom recovery like ClockworkMod or TWRP, but if you're not rooted or planning to root, then you'll need an easy alternative.

News: Oscar Week 2013! With Mike the Greek - Day 03

Mike the Greek is definitely the kind of guy you want to take Oscar advice from. Don't believe me? Just watch Day 3 of Oscar Week on thesubstream. In this episode he predicts the winners for Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Short, Best Live Action Short, Best Musical Score, Best Song, Best Cinematography!

News: Mike Clattenburg Talks About Crackin' Down Hard | TIFF '12

Shorts, learning from your audience and the fundamental plausibility of being hustled in the desert Mike Clattenburg, creator of Trailer Park Boys and Afghan Luke, was kind enough to talk to us from Nova Scotia, where he was hard at work in preproduction, about Crackin’ Down Hard, his short that screens Monday and Tuesday as part of TIFF’s Short Cuts Canada Programme. We picked his brain about realism versus surrealism in comedy, the virtue of shorts, and the virtue of turning negative skinny...

How To: Build a laser tripwire that can trigger anything out of a photoresistor

This video, incredibly short for it's massive content, will teach you how to make a laser tripwire that, combined with a photoresistor, can trigger just about any device. You can make traps, alarms, awesome party decorations, and all sorts of other awesome things with this easy-to-make device, provided you have a soldering iron and a local electronics store to buy some parts.

How To: Install an exhaust on a Ford F150

In this Autos, Motorcycles & Planes video tutorial you will learn how to install a Borla exhaust on a Ford F150. For this you will need a 15mm and a 10mm wrench, a 15mm deep socket, a 10mm standard socket, a ratchet, safety goggles and work gloves. First remove the spare tire and the heat shield. Using the 15mm wrench loosen the nut on the clamp on the muffler. Unbolt the hangers from the vehicle and remove the kit by turning it counterclockwise. Next put the new exhaust in place, take the sh...

How To: Apply fiberglass filler to a welded area

In this Autos, Motorcycles & Planes video tutorial you will learn how to apply fiberglass filler to a welded area. Fiberglass or aluminum filler should always be added to an area that is welded. This will ensure proper sealing and prevent moisture ingress. There are two types of fiberglass fillers; long haired and short haired. Long haired is stronger than short haired filler. First you got to mix the filler and hardener together as per directions on the containers. Wear rubber gloves and a p...

How To: Take microwave shortcuts when cooking potatoes

Want to make your family a filling and healthy dinner but are short on time? No problem! In this tutorial, learn how to cut your cooking time in half by using the microwave. Potato expert, Patty Mastracco, shows you how to make your favorite potato dishes in less than 20 minutes using your microwave. Potatoes are delicious, healthy and filling and make great last minute dinners.

How To: Draw a bat

Shoo Rayner demonstrates how to draw a realistic bat that can be scary, funny, or friendly for children's books. You will need a pencil, pen, and eraser to help you achieve texture. With a light pencil sketch, draw a round head and an oval body. But don't worry too much about accuracy, because there are many types of bats that look different from each other. Your bat needs large ears, a tail, a short forearm and a long upper arm. But most of the bat's wing is its three fingers and a thumb. Th...

How To: Find the area of a rhombus

In this video the tutor shows how to calculate the area of a rhombus. He gives the formula for the area of a rhombus as area a = ( D * d ) / 2 where D is the length of the longer diagonal and d is the length of the shorter diagonal. He shows how to solve such problems by taking an example of rhombus with lengths of longer and shorted diagonal and computes its area by substituting the values in the area formula. This video shows how to compute the area of a rhombus when the lengths of its long...

How To: Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents

In this tutorial the author explains of how to find out percentages of a given number. He explains that x percent of some number y is x multiplied by y and divided by 100. He goes on and explains this concept with numerous examples. He suggests a short cut to move the decimal point of a number two digits to the left to divide that number by 100. The author demonstrates many more similar tricks and short cuts using which one can easily solve percentage problems. So if you are looking for a goo...

How To: Melt Styrofoam with nail polish remover

This short video is about melting a styro cup without fire. It's magical. Anyone watching it would wonder what had happened to the Styrofoam cup which was dipped in Acetone, nothing but common nail polish remover. This is a short and cute video and watching this could be fun for kids. The fun element comes at the later part of the video. This would kindle the interest of kids in trying out the reaction of different substances in various solvents.

How To: Fun carve while skiing

Learn how to ski by watching "The way to better skiing." This skiing tutorial sequence consists of 11 professional teaching videos taught by six of the best Danish ski instructors for all levels in all terrain: Lasse Lyck, Klavs Klavsen, Rasmus Lundby, Tue Bak, Martin Hulten and Pernille Hornhaver. In the eighth lesson, learn all about fun carving. Fun carving is a new way of skiing. With short fun carving skiis and the ultra short snow blades, new opportunities for fun on a slope have opened...

How To: Do a cute hairstyle on an American Girl with short hair

In this video, we learn how to do a cute hairstyle on an American Girl w/ short hair. First, brush the hair and then take a small piece from the front section of the hair. Twist this and then pull through and tighten with a rubber band. Then, part the hair in the middle and start the braid the other side of the hair until you reach half way down. When finished, you will put ribbons on each side of the hair and then brush out the excess hair in the ponytails. This will finish this really cute ...

How To: Scrunch & style short hair for a sexy effortless look

In this video, we learn how to scrunch & style short hair for a sexy effortless look. Start off by spraying hairspray throughout your hair, around five sprays. After this, you will massage your scalp, bringing the hair into a curl and scrunch style. After this, repeat again with more hair spray and scrunching spray. Turn your hair upside down and then start to scrunch with your hands. Once you have finished your hair and have the desired curl that you wanted, then you will be finished! You ca...

How To: Cheat on a test in a short sleeve shirt

In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on a test in a short sleeve shirt. First, take a piece of paper and cut out a circle from it. Make sure it's small so it can fit in the palm of your hand. After this, write down all the answers or information that you need onto this piece of paper. Once you're finished, take the paper and stick it into the palm of your hand. Make sure the writing is facing out towards you. Then, when you need the information you can simply open up your hand, then close ...

How To: Style short hair for an edgy look

In this tutorial, we learn how to style short hair for an edgy look. You will need to apply a heat protector on your hair first and then blow dry it. Blow dry it against the grain so you get greater volume and it sticks up more on the back of your head. For the front, blow dry your bangs to one side and then use a straightener to pull them to a side. If you want an even more edgy look, you can make a fauxhawk with your hair, which would involve putting gel in the bangs so it holds up in the a...

How To: Properly wear skinny jeans

In this tutorial, we learn how to properly wear skinny jeans. If you are thinking about wearing these, you should first find a size that is perfect for you. If you are short, then make sure to get the short size and if you're tall get the tall size. These will cling to your legs, so make sure you have the right kind of legs for this outfit. Its easy to wear skinny jeans, just pair them with a large shirt! This will balance out the tightness with something larger. A dark wash will give you a l...

How To: Tie the perfect four-in-hand necktie knot

This video tutorial is in the Beauty & Style category which will show you how to tie a necktie in a four-in-hand knot. The broad end should hang lower and to the right. Take the short end of the tie in your left hand and bring the long end of the tie across it and hold it in your left hand. Then bring the long end back underneath the short end showing the back of the long end in front. From there you bring the long end back over the front of the tie to create a cross-section of the tie. Now p...

How To: Cut layers into your hair

In this tutorial, we learn how to cut layers into hair: the basics. Start out with dry hair and brush it out thoroughly. After this, grab the back of the hair and use a small comb to comb out from the head. Hold the hair at an angle, then cut it diagonally. Continue to do this for the hair on the back of the head so you create a bunch of layers in the back. This is a short look, so you may have to cut a lot of hair off in the beginning to get to the top of the head. Create a bob on the front ...

How To: Paint a black & white French for short/shorter nails

In this video, we learn how to paint a black and white French design for short nails. First, paint a diagonal stripe down the nails with white nail polish. You may need to apply two coats of white polish to get a strong color on the nail. Let this dry, then grab a very fine brush and use black nail polish to paint a design onto the white part of the nail. Apply dots and different lines to make the pattern turn out how you want it to be. When finished, you will have a beautiful nail design tha...