If you're a dedicated Instagrammer, you're probably well aware of the humblebrag hashtag #NoFilter, which expresses to other users that your photo is just so damn awesome that it looks like you added filters to it, even though you really didn't.
The biggest complaint I have with my Nexus 7 is the lack of support for different types of media files. I have a lot of movies and music that I've downloaded off the web, in many different formats, and I want them on my tablet.
There are a ton of streaming services available at your disposal in the Google Play Store—Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, Last.fm, and the list goes on and on. These apps help satisfy my day-to-day cravings for good beats, but I tend to do a little too much hopping around from music app to music app (and music widget to music widget) in the process.
Having the ability to stream music or video from practically any internet-capable device is a thing of wonder—especially at the airport. I don't know how many times Netflix has saved me from watching something like CNN for 5 hours straight at the gate during long layovers. But streaming video sites like Netflix only work in North American and few other regions. So, if you're a U.S. subscriber currently in Australia or France or any other international location, Au Revoir to your streaming cap...
Creative Commons is awesome—really. If an image, video, or audio file is tagged with a CC license, that means you can use it as long as you give appropriate credit to the owner. For bloggers with no money for pricey stock media, it's a godsend. When you license your own media under CC, you can choose how you want it to be used by others and whether or not it can be used commercially.
The next mobile operating system for the iPhone, iOS 6, will be available in fall 2012. The major details and features were released 2 weeks ago a Apple's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC). While the goal of these yearly OS updates is to move forward with technology, there are a couple of this to watch for. Keep reading to see the good and the not so good. Do Not Disturb
First you need to do is to open up the HD video file of Canon HV20 and then you can set the project properties. So go to file, import, media and open up the video file. Now drag it to the timeline and go to file, properties, click on the file folder called "match media settings" and open the same video file which you just opened. Now click on apply and then ok. But now video proportion is not fine. To fix it go to option, preferences, click on video tab and check the box which says "simulate ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to use Windows Live Movie Maker. First, open up Windows Movie Maker then find the section of the software where you can upload your photos or videos. You can also drag your media into the empty white box that's on the screen. After you have uploaded your videos and photos, you will be able to edit them by splitting or trimming them how you would like. After this, you can add visual effects to the media by clicking the appropriate tab. You can also insert animati...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a pom pom seal. The materials required for this project are: 1 large brown pom pom, 4 medium brown pom poms, 3 small pom poms, 2 white pom poms, 1 small piece of brown felt, 2 googly eyes, glue and scissors. Begin by gluing the brown pom poms together. The large pom pom is the head, 4 medium pom poms are the body and 2 small pom poms are the hands. Then glue the 2 white pom poms and mini black pom pom on the head for the mouth and nose. Glue t...
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...
Gazpacho is a Spanish-style soup served cold, made from vegetables (especially tomatoes) and spices. There's nothing better than chowing down on a nice bowl of gazpacho during a hot summer day. It's refreshing, healthy, colorful and delicious, with cucumbers, bell peppers and tomatoes. Check out the recipe for this chunky gazpacho soup from Chef Hubert Keller.
Shelley Lovett shares a great children's fall activity to help develop math skills - leaf size sorting bags. All that is required is three paper bags and some construction paper. Use the construction paper to cut out three different-sized leaves, and to make three labels saying 'small', 'medium', and 'large'. Then simply glue the small leaf and small label on one bag, medium leaf and label on the next bag, etc. To make the loose leaves of the three different sizes they place into the bags, si...
Trust is one of the most important aspects in a relationship. You can work on some trust building exercises and activities to strengthen your current relationships. Plus some of these activities are just fun.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to cite a cereal box in MLA 2009. citation is a reference to a published or unpublished source. In general, a citation requires the author's name, publication information and medium type. Start by examining the entire cereal box for the information. Look on the front, back, sides, top, bottom and even inside. Usually, users will only be able to find title, medium, corporate sponsor and place of publication. This video will benefit those viewers who ar...
This video shows how you can make non-toxic play dough at home. The ingredients that you will need are flour, water, oil, cream of tartar, salt, food coloring, and peppermint essence oil if you want a scent. Put in a medium sauce pan 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of warm water, 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, and 1/4 of a cup of salt. Turn on the stove to medium heat. Stir ingredients and you can add food coloring now or wait later and make separate colors. Remove when it...
Aaloo cholay sabzi or potato chickpea is a traditional Pakistani dish. It is a delicious, spicy concoction that is actually quite easy to prepare. No matter where in the world you are from, you will love this healthy dish with a Middle Eastern flair.
Into a medium sauce pan you will add six tablespoons of all purpose flour. While whisking your flour slowly add in two cups of milk. Whisk slowly so you don't get any lumps in the flour. Place your sauce pan on the stove with medium to low high. Whisk throughout the entire heating process or you could burn the milk on the bottom of the pan. It will then form into a thick paste which you will transfer to a bowl and let it cool slightly. With your mixer and mixing bowl add two cups of butter th...
Ingredients: 1 lb baby bok choy or pechay, chopped
Ingredients: 1/3 cup ginger, crushed and sliced (approximate; use more or less depending on the amount of spice desired)
This video shows you how to sharpen a jack knife or wood-carving knife using coarse, medium, and fine stones and cooking oil. Use the coarse stone, applying oil to the stone first then pushing the knife down on the stone in each direction, matching the bevel to the stone. Next is the medium stone. Add oil before continuing the sharpening process. Apply cooking oil to the fine stone and finish the sharpening process. Using a leather strop will remove any burrs and polish the knife.
Instructions on how to make onion or eggplant pakora. Ingredients are 3 tablespoons of ground flour, a quarter teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of chili powder. For the batter take red chilli powder, salt, and water to ground flour. Mix together well until at a medium thickness. Slice eggplant in medium to thick circular slices. Then dip the eggplant into the batter. In a pan add oil until hot. Then add the eggplant with batter until eggplants are golden brown.
Anuja and Hetal of Show Me The Curry demonstrate how to make an Indian vegetarian dish called Brussels Sprouts Subzi.
Have you ever heard of tradigital art? Tradigital art incorporates traditional materials with digital media. This is a combination of such techniques as illustration with Decocolor Markers, Prismacolor Markers, pencils, and Photoshop. Watch this tutorial to learn how to enhance traditional art methods with digital media. It illustrates the tradigital process step-by-step. Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at the screen every few seconds while you are drawing.
If you have Internet Explorer as your web browser, and you want to know how to get your favorite videos off the net to save on your own computer, then watch and learn.
This video shows in detail and with annotations how to add plugins as sources in XBoxMediaCenter. With these plugins, you can watch selected media content from the web without browsing the websites with the computer. You browse through the items as if they were on the hard drive of the console. Available plugins include Joox, TVLinks, surfthechannel, seeqpod, powerflv, alpha centauri (german edutainment), stage6, lindenstrasse (german soap), myspace, Apple Movie Trailers, BBC radio, youporn, ...
Social bookmarking sites is the way to go if you intend to increase traffic to your website or blog. If you don't know about sites like StumbleUpon or Digg, then you should watch this quick tip for information about getting more traffic to your blog via social bookmark sites.
In this tutorial, we learn how to do a cute hairstyle on American Girl with medium hair. This is great for a doll that has hair that flips out at the bottom or hair that is curly. First, you will take most of the hair, except for a thin layer of hair on the underneath area. Put a rubber band around this part of the hair, then put a hole with your finger above the band. Flip the hair through this, so the hair is sticking up. Then, curl the hair under and clip it into place on the back to finis...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook Jamaican curry garlic crab legs. First, place your crab legs in a large pot and sprinkle ground black pepper on them. Then, sprinkle on some garlic powder and curry that has been mixed with 1 c melted butter. Then, turn your stove on medium and let the crab legs cook for a few minutes. Then the oil heat up so the crab legs absorb the flavor. Add in 1 c water in the side of the pot so it doesn't cover the crab legs. Place the top on the pot and let it boi...
We are officially living the era of the smoky eye. No matter where you go you see girls who all look the same, with bronzy, blended out smoky eyes paired with nude or pale pink lips. Call it the Kim Kardashian effect; call it modern drama, but we're honestly getting sick and tired of it.
You can add watermark in YouTube videos using Sony Vegas Movie Studio. To do this, first you need to put your video in timeline. Now right click on top of your video and choose insert text media and type there whatever you want.
In this video, we learn how to make Thai curry with tofu and mushrooms. You will need: 12 oz firm drained tofu, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 sliced medium onion, 1 lb fresh mushrooms, 1 can coconut milk, 3/4 c vegetable broth, 2-3 tsp green curry paste, 2 tsp grated lime rind, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 2 c halved green beans, 1/3 c diced red pepper, 2 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp lime juice, 2 sliced green onions, and 2 c hot jasmine rice. First, cut tofu into cubes, then place in a wok with oil and onion for 5 mi...
In order to create a Hilary Duff inspired makeup look for $10, you will need the following: Maybelline's natural quad four smoke eye shadow, liquid eyeliner, face powder, terra cotta, fake eyelashes, mascara, and eyeliner.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a sauerkraut & pork chop dinner. You will need: 1 32oz jar of sauerkraut (rinsed and drained), 4 (10 oz) pork chops, 1 lb Kielbasa cut into pieces, 1 sliced medium onion, 1/2 lb diced bacon, 1 tbsp caraway seed, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 3 c chicken broth, and salt/pepper. First, brow your bacon over medium heat, then add in onion kielbasa, sauerkraut, caraway, and chicken broth. Let this come up to a boil, then let it simmer for 30 minutes while it's covere...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to render high definition videos in Sony Vegas Movie Studio. Begin by clicking on File and select Render As. Then select the file type. Now click on Custom. In the Audio tab, set the mode as CBR, format as Windows Media Audio 9.2 and attributed to 128 k-bps. In the Video tab, set the mode as Bit Rate (Peak), format as Windows Media Video 9 and image size as High Definition (1280x720). Now save the template. This video will benefit those viewers who en...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook a London broil. First, heat up a skillet on medium high and then place your meat onto the skillet. Now, let the meat brown on both sides, and keep cooking, seasoning with salt and pepper as you go. Keep cooking on both sides, making sure not to burn either side of the meat. The outside will be darker on the outside since you are cooking it on a skillet instead of an outside grill. Grab a thermometer and make sure your meat is cooked thoroughly, depending...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to cook a green bean recipe. Begin by heating a pan on an oven in medium heat. Then add some olive oil into the pan. Now place the green beans into the pan and slowly simmer it to let it cook the beans. Then cut a lemon in half and squeeze it onto the green beans to add some lemon juice. Mix it together with the green beans and turn the heat to medium-low. Finally, add some salt, lemon pepper and crushed garlic. Mix it together with the beans and let ...
In order to make Sticky Rice, for your favorite Thai recipes, you will need the following: a strainer, a medium sized pot, sticky rice,
Want to know how to play MKV files with subtitles in Windows 7? You just need to download a few codecs to enable DVXA H.264 decoding for MKV files and subtitles working in Windows Media Player. Watch this video to see how.
In this how-to video, you will learn how to connect a USB hard drive to your Xbox 360. This will be useful if you want storage for additional media and do not have enough space for it. First, turn on your system and then go to disk management and delete the partition. Back up any data before doing this. Next, create a new partition on the drive. Set it to FAT32 and enter a name for the label. Your USB drive will now be used on your Xbox 360. This video shows how easy it is to connect a USB ha...
Try Betty's tasty steak dish with horseradish brown gravy. This looks absolutely amazing. Play special attention to her description of the cuts and the ingredients.
