When we're baking sugar cookies, we all tend to do the same thing: Rush through the boring mixing and baking part, and then spend three times as long on putting on the icing and forming pretty motifs. But to create truly spectacular sugar cookies, there is more to crafting dough then simply throwing in the ingredients and blending.
This recipe is precisely the reason why we would never be able to go on a no-carb diet. Not only would we be cranky because carbs makes us feel damn good, but this bread is just too irresistable.
Don't get us wrong: We adore gift boxes, as they let us both conceal a gift and make the gift look more appealing by wrapping up the box in pretty wrapping paper and smacking a bow on top, but there's one big gripe we have about them. They either come in Small, Medium, or Large. So if your gift doesn't exactly fit one of those predesignated sizes, then the box is either too small in areas or too large, which is a pain.
In this clip, you'll learn how to adjust your privacy settings to prevent your friends from sharing your personal information on Facebook. Share pictures with your friends by making photo albums on Facebook. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're completely new to the Facebook's popular social networking site or simply require a small amount of clarification on how to perform a particular task on Facebook, you're sure to benefit from this helpful video guide. For more informati...
Major scales give a song harmony, peace, and coherence, but minor scales (often thought of as their sour cousin) add interest. Which is why even popular pop songs commonly inject key changes to let rip a minor scale that sends the song from boring to Billboard.
Pigeons are a common bird that don't get the love and respect they deserve. After all, after making a cameo appearance or two on your car window you don't get around to seeing them as the most elegant birds.
Feeling crabby doesn't always have to be a bad thing. In fact, if you're an origami artist sometimes feeling crabby simply means you're in the mood for folding some teeny crabs! Crabs are a great project for summer and also take minimal effort and expertise to fold.
The core principle of origami is folding something from a single sheet of paper. The idea is to challenge your mind to create something fabulous out of very limited material. And while this is quite the poetic journey, as you'll see with modular origami and this origami tutorial, sometimes more than one sheet is necessary to get the job done.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create drop down menus in Microsoft Excel. This task is very easy, fast and easy to do. Begin by highlighting a desired cell. Then click on the Data tab and click on Data Validation under Data Tools. When the Data Validates window opens, click on the Error tab and deselect "Show error alert after invalid data is entered". Then click on OK. Now simply type in the data into the selected cell. This video will benefit those viewers who use Microsoft Ex...
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to convert PDF to a Word document online for free. You cannot edit a PDF document. In order to edit it, you got to convert the PDF document to word document. Doing this conversion is really very easy and simple to do and takes practically no time. Simply go to the site ConvertPDFtoWord, browse for the PDF file that you want to convert to word and click on 'convert and download'. You will get the word version downloaded. It's th...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Ironman. Start off by drawing the feet to Ironman, making sure to pay close attention to the detail that is on the outside suit. Make sure to include bolts and screws to make the picture more lifelike. Use shading on the outside of the sides to make it darker and more realistic. Continue working your way up on Ironman until you reach the torso and the rest of the upper body. Then, draw the head onto the top followed by the large mechanical arm and the he...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create your own wallpapers. First, go to the website http://wallpapers.x3studios.com/. Once you are on this website, you will be able to change the background then add on graphics that are loaded in their library already. You can also add in text if you prefer to. You simply just drag and drop all the different things into the background until you have what you want. Once you are finished, save to the gallery and then you will be provided with a link where yo...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to find the circumference of a circle. This task is very easy, simple and fast to do. To find the circumference of a circle, multiple Pi with the diameter of the circle. The value of Pi is 3.14. The diameter is equal to 2 times the radius. Simply multiply the radius by 2 to find he diameter. The diameter is the straight horizontal line in the center of a circle. This video provides a demonstration for viewers to easily understand and follow along. Thi...
In this video, we learn how to draw a Halloween witch. There are a ton of different styles of witches you can draw, you just have to choose that one that you like best! No matter which one you choose, you will first start out by drawing the outline of the witch, using a light pencil marking. Draw the head and body, followed by the witch with the broomstick. After this, start to add in more details, such as the face and clothing. Make sure to draw in the hat and add in lines on the clothing to...
Have you always wanted to bake awe-inspiring cakes and desserts, but have two left hands when it comes to doing anything with the oven? We feel you, and luckily this tutorial is perfect for you.
Husky and broad-shouldered as they are, cowboys occasionally get chilly while working the herd outdoors or casually saving a damsel in distress on his way to pick up a swankier cowboy hat in town.
First of all, hairpin lace is a knitting technique using a crochet hook and a hairpin lace loom, which consists simply of two parallel metal rods. To use the loom, you wrap yarn around the loops to form prongs, and eventually get a delicate lacy pattern.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the auxiliary audio port in a 2010 Toyota Prius. This car is equipped with a mini plug auxiliary input port in the lower rear section of the center console, below the armrest. This will allow users to use personal playback devices such as an iPod. Simply plug the device into the mini plug socket and press the AUX button to listen through the car's audio system. This video will benefit those viewers who have a Toyota Prius car, and would like to...
In order to insert a movie into a PowerPoint 2007 presentation, you will need to create a placeholder for the insert, in your presentation. Click on the media center. A window will pop up, which will allow you to open your movie. If you have already have your presentation, but you haven't left a placeholder, you can add your movie by going to the point where you want to add the movie, in your presentation. Then, click Insert. Go to Media Clips group. Choose an option from the drop down menu t...
In this tutorial, we learn how to set up and us Netflix on your PS3. First, insert the DVD that Netflix sent you into your PS3. You will also need to have a pc nearby, all you will need to do is enter an activation code. Once the DVD is loaded, you will be able to browse movies through different categories. When you want to play something, you can simply press play and then wait for the movie to buffer. You have all the usual buttons, so you can rewind, pause, and fast forward. To go back to ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create tables in Microsoft Word 2007. Begin by clicking on the Insert tab and select Table. Then users are able to create a table by dragging the mouse across the squares to determine he amount of columns and rows. Make the final selection by simply clicking. Another option is to click on Tables and select Insert Table. Then users are able to input the number of columns or rows. This video will benefit those viewers who use Microsoft Office 2007, a...
The iPhone 4 shipped with a poorly designed antenna that can be disabled simply by holding the phone in the manner that most people hold phones. To make matters worse, when asked about it, Steve Jobs responded like the snooty prick that he is, saying that people should just change the extremely natural way in which they have always held phones just to accommodate the iPhone. If you don't want to do that, this video is here to help. It demonstrates how putting a large bumper case on the iPhone...
The tutorial shows how to use trigger grouping in QuicKeys, which essentially means instead of assigning a single trigger to activate shortcuts, you can use a group of keys as a trigger. In this example, you'll see how to set up a macro to launch Calculator by simply typing the letters “cal” (short for Calculator) in the Finder. Whether you're new to Startly Software's popular macro and automation application or are merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be wel...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to quickly burn ISO disc images in Windows 7. Users will not need to download any third party software. This task is very fast, easy and simple to do. Simply double-click on the ISO file to Open Windows Disc Image Burner. Then select your disc drive and click on Burn. Users may also right-click on the ISO file an select Burn disc image. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Windows 7 computer, and would like to learn how to easily burn ISO d...
In this tutorial, we learn how to find the C drive on a Mac computer. Unfortunately, Mac does not label their drives with letters like other computer systems do. You can name your drives anything you'd like, including "backup", "my network", "my folder", or anything else you want. To find these, just open up the Mac finder and the devices on the computer will show up with their icons. This can make things easier if you are having trouble moving things around. Making them your own names makes ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to quickly switch tabs with the keyboard. Users will need the Fire Mozilla browser to do this. Begin by going to the Firefox Mozilla add-on site and search for "crtl-tab". Then click Add to Firefox to install the add-on. To activate the add-on, simply press the ctrl and tab buttons on the keyboard. It will then open a thumbnail of your 7 most recently accessed tabs. There is also a search bar for users to use to find a specific site. This video will b...
Too many pudgy couch potatoes think that exercise requires laborously long time commitments, weights, and dumbbells to do correctly. However, you don't need to commit much time at all to tone a certain area of the body or simply to stay in shape.
In our personal experience, the hardest part about a science investigatory project is simply coming up with a good idea. And we suggest that for your investigatory project you find a topic that's both novel and useful.
Want to take your digital pictures to the next level? This tutorial demonstrates how to use Photoshop's various touch-up tools to do just that. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions on how to retouch your own digital photographs for professional-quality images, watch this digital photographer's guide.
Want to digitally restore an old family photograph in Adobe Photoshop? Before you can remove noise and dust, you'll need to scan and crop it. Maximize dynamic range with Photoshop's levels and curves tool. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial from the folks at Britec Computer Systems. This video offers a step-by-step guide on how to scan and crop images using Ph...
Want to restore an old photograph? With Adobe Photoshop, the process is easy. Maximize dynamic range with Photoshop's levels and curves tool. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial from the folks at Britec Computer Systems. This video offers a step-by-step guide on how to repair damaged photos using Photoshop's clone and band-aid tools.
If you want to lock your iPhone's screen position in one place to make it easier to read when laying down or whatever you're doing, you can actually do it. This video will show you the steps to locking your Apple iPhone's screen in place. You need to open up Cydia and search for "Rotation Inhibitor". Simply install Rotation Inhibitor, restart the SpringBoard, then open up Cydia again and click on "Future Packages" and install "SBSettings". Then re-Spring again.
Almost every video on YouTube is embeddable. Only those that choose not to feature an embed code or non-embeddable. This embed code can be accessed directly on the video page of the video that strikes you. If you want to embed it, simply click the "Embed" button underneath the video player to generate the embed code. You can tweak this embed code to better serve you and your WordPress blog or website. It will generate the code automatically, and you can grab it and use it for yourself. This c...
Learn how to stream DVDs to AVI using the VLC media player in this video tutorial. To begin, open your DVD disk on the computer. Save the stream and save it to a file (save it somewhere where you will remember it). Then, go with the default and press "OK.". Locate the file you just created and launch it. Then, launch the DVD. The VLC media player will open and you will hear your DVD. During this process, the media player will be transcribing your video, which will take a few seconds. To learn...
Trussing a chicken can be a tedious task but YouTube user EasyAsPieRecipes is here to show you how to Truss a chicken the easy way. First put the chicken on it's back. Notice that the wings are sticking out, your going to want to tuck them into its sides as demonstrated. Next, you want to have a piece of twine to tie it around the chicken, and the way your going to want to tie it under the legs(or drumsticks) and make an "X" and then pull it back down and pull it under the legs so it'll actua...
Want to give your new Android enable mobile device a personal touch? Well, your phone comes preloaded with wallpapers that you can use, and you just have to find the right one that fits your personality. Adding the wallpaper to your phone is easy. Go to gallery, flip through the stock wallpapers, and select the one you want by clicking "select" — Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to set the wallpaper on an Android cell phone.
Need super fast directions? Google Maps has you covered, but what if you're using your new Motorola DROID mobile device? Could you believe it only takes two buttons to access Google Maps on your DROID? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to easily access Google Maps from the Motorola DROID cell phone.
If you've cracked or lost the jewel case for a CD, or if that big plastic holder is just too bulky to carry around, have a look at this fun tutorial.
Blanching is the heating process for prepping foods for freezing or further cooking. Blanching spinach is one of the easiest things you could possibly do in the kitchen. One method of spinach blanching is to simply put the spinach in a dry skillet. As it cooks, the water cooks out of the spinach and it shrinks. This also works well with chard and kale. To blanch spinach another way, simple boil a pot of water and throw the spinach in. Then you take the spinach out and squeeze the excess water...
Learn how to add rational, or fractional, numbers by following the tutorial in this video. In the case of fractions where the denominators are the same, the addition is simple: you simply add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. When the denominators are not the same, you need to find the least common denominator (or multiple). Take a look at your denominators and test different numbers to find the smallest multiple of the two. Then, convert the two original fractions so that the...
