You (or your partner, or both) are a Steampunk. Let's get away from all the mindless, unfeeling commercialism for a few minutes and think about dates instead of gifts—where do you take your significant other for Valentine's Day? What would be the ultimate Steampunk Valentine's Day date?
With the new year right around the corner, it's time to talk about the end of the 19th century, a time which plays an enormous role in Steampunk. If you've done any reading of British books written from about 1890 to 1899, you may have come across the phrase 'fin de siecle' and wondered what it meant. You also may have come across this term in reading about the late Victorian era. No worries, I'll tell you all about it! Image by Giovanni Dicandia
Steampunk music is an oft-debated genre, full of bands playing all sorts of different sounds. While this can make it difficult to generalize about the genre as a whole, it means that the average person is bound to like at least some Steampunk bands. That's why it's a great idea to support some independent Steampunk bands this holiday season by buying their music for yourself, or sharing it with someone else.
There's nothing worse than holding an ice cold brewski on a hot summer day and having no way to open it. If you're a Bud fan, you'll have no problem opening the bottle because most mass-market beers have twist-off caps. But if you have a taste for finer, more expensive brews, you'll more than likely run into the pry-off caps. Pry-offs are used mainly because companies believe it provides a better seal against one of beer's greatest enemies—oxygen. Plus it's a cheaper alternative for craft bre...
Notes: My guides are setup like old Lego instruction booklets; picture intense/text lacking. Just remember you're building from the ground up, each step is a layer to go onto the previous layer.
The fifth (B-5) of the National B License Tests in Gran Turismo 5 on the PlayStation 3 is all about basic cornering. This video will show you how to get the gold trophy! If you haven't unlocked these tests yet, all you need to do is purchase your first car.
If you've rooted your Motorola Droid chances are that you are enjoying the results, but are concerned about the consequences if you phone updates or in any way become incapacitated since your phone manufacturer will not be pleased with what you've done to the phone. One way to ameliorate these fears is to back up your phone. This video will show you how to use Nandroid to make a backup of your rooted phone.
The iPod kids shows viewers how to covert movie files that are already on your computer into a format that will work with your iPhone or iPod Touch (2nd generation).
iPhone arena teaches viewers how to Jailbreak and iPhone or iPod touch using REDSN0W. This will work for both Mac and PC. First, you need to download is your device firmware file. Make sure it is 3.0 and restore you iPhone next. Now download the Redsn0w pack and launch it. Now, open Redsn0w and browse for the 3.0 firmware. Now, click next and there will be a bootloader file and browse for the file so you can unlock your device. Now, turn off your device and slide to power off. Now click next,...
YouTuber xCrAnKsHoTx teaches you how to take a apart an Xbox 360 power supply, aka power brick, in order to clean it. This could help prevent any red light issues, or overheating in the long run, so it's good to do as maintenance every year or two to remove all the dust in there.
Follow this video to learn some basics on how to use a Samsung Galaxy I7500 mobile phone. Switch on the phone by pressing the power key in the bottom right corner. To navigate around the screen press with your finger on the touch screen and swipe to the left or right. If you want to open a particular application simply press the icon relating to it. Press the menu key to open the home screen with its various options. Press the dial key to open a screen where you can dial in the numbers for a ...
Magazine associate editor, Jill Erickson, demonstrates how to use a rotary tumbler with stainless steel shot to both polish and harden metal. Jill explains the benefit of stainless steel shot, which is resistant to rusting unlike standard steel. Using shot of various shapes and sizes will make polishing in crevices more effective, providing a more even shine. The process: Add enough shot to cover the bottom of the tumbler, then add a small amount of water. Just enough to cover the shot will d...
Purchase a silver XBox 360 faceplate from your local gaming retailer. You can also remove the faceplate currently on your XBox 360.
This video demonstrates how to make cotton candy using the Gold Medal X-15 machine. Plug in the three-prong chord in its own independent jack. Use a heavy duty three-prong extension cord if needed. Remove the clips from the net and spread the net around the inside of the pan, and clip it onto the sides of the pan in four places. Use commercially prepared floss mix, and carefully pour it into the spinner head while the machine is off. Cover the pan with the dome and turn the power on, setting ...
You can very easily replace your normal light switch on the wall with a dimmer switch. The first step is to turn the power off at the circuit breaker. To prevent anyone from accidentally turning the circuit on put a piece of tape over the fuse switch so that it is clear that it is to stay turned off. Remove the screws that hold the switch plate and use a tester to make sure that none of the wires are still live with electricity. Remove the two screws that are holding the switch itself in plac...
Chaos reigns in this Shadow Arena Challenge of the Drowned Pass on the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. You need to enter the Shadow Realm and defeat four portals to free Vulgrim.
This is merely the End Credits for the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. No need for any combat, just sit back, relax, and enjoy your victory as the credits roll.
This is the last of the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta, where it's all or nothing. In Epilogue - Requiem, you're playing a Jeanne. On verse one, you're on a motorcycle headed toward the camera. There are some enemies chasing you, so shoot them. You'll need to evade when they shoot at you. Ride in a serpentine (zig-zag) patter to avoid their shots. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
In this level on the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta, make sure the bullet enters Balder's head. In Chapter 16 - The Lumen Sage, keep that bullet in line. Father Balder doesn't do much damage, but he tends to stay out of range. When you do have him in range do as much damage as you can. Keep fighting until you get his health meter down to zero and can do a climax attack. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Luka will need to fend for himself in this level on the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 15 - A Tower to Truth, stay close. In verse one, when you start you'll see two statues of Fearlesses (dog-like creatures). Attack these statues and they'll come alive and attack you. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
There's only three verses to beat in this level on the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 14 - Isla Del Sol, be careful, you may not be able to see Jeanne all the time. In verse one, you'll be piloting a missile. Left stick maneuvers, X and Y fire guns, A and B fire guided rockets, triggers evade. You can invert the controls on the options menu. Hold down the fire button, keep shooting your guns at all times. Save your rockets for harder enemies. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Complete 10 verses in this level for the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 12 - The Broken Sky, attack the tongue. In the verse 1 fight, there are a few minor enemies to kill. There is also a creature that looks like a wind-dragon, but you can't attack him. To end the fight, just head for the exit. Before you go through, look at the cage at the bottom of the stairs. Inside you'll find an Umbran Tear of Blood. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Defeat Iustitia in this installment for the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 11 - The Cardinal Virtue of Justice, attack the tongue. The first part of this fight is against one Ardor and a bunch of smaller enemies. After defeating them you'll see another cinematic and face the boss named Iustitia.
This level is jammed with eleven verses for the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 10 - Paradiso - A Sea of Stars, get ready for the Gates of Hell. In verse one, defeat the minor enemies here and you'll find three walls you can combo. Each wall will give you one gear for the machine in the center of the area. When you get the third gear you will have to fight Grace and Glory. Kill them to end the verse. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Complete five verses in this level of the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 8 - Route 666, prepare for some hard battles. The first verse fight takes place on the back of a moving truck. There are two enemies with health bars on the same truck where you start. On other nearby vehicles you'll find minor enemies with ranged weapons who will shoot at you. If you fall off the truck you'll be killed. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
If you're interested in upgrading your RAM for the Samsung NC20 netbook, this video shows you how. This simple to follow video gives you a quick and simple way to make changes to your netbook. The only tool that is required is a small screwdriver.
This video shows us how to make quick and cheap ematches from Christmas Lights. • First we need to break the top of the Christmas bulb tubes without damaging the filament inside.
Fight Enchant Angels, Trash Mobs, and Fortitudo in the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 2 - Vigrid, City of Deja Vu, it's time to shine as one mean mama-san. In the first battle you can walk on walls. To get back to the floor quickly press down on the left stick while jumping. Because this fight takes place on six different surfaces it can sometimes be hard to locate Jeanne (your opponent). If you don't know where she is, just shoot her. Your guns don't do any damage, but you will see wher...
Souls have their value in the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. Learn all you need to know about the Crossroads level Charred Council. War finds himself before the Charred Council who accuse him or disobeying the laws of the Seven Seals. War feels that he was in the right to intervene and pleads to be sent back to earth to discover how the Destroyer invaded earth without breaking the Seven Seals. Being that War has been stripped of all his powers, the council sees it as a death sentence which is a wo...
Begin hacking your way through the hordes of minions in the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. The Prologue is where you really start to develop your creature killing skills. The apocalypse has begun on earth. Angels and Demons reign chaos upon the planet in a battle for the souls of humans. This is when War steps in. One of the four horsemen, War is here to restore balance. You begin the game with a powered up War. Note that he has 7 Lifestones (the little green skulls above the health meter). Each o...
Pull off this easy prank, and – without causing any permanent damage – watch your coworker squirm with frustration.
Mario hacks, cheats, glitches. How to play and hack the flash game Mario Games. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hack Mario Games with Cheat Engine 5.5 (09/30/09). Download Cheat Engine.
Bejeweled Blitz is a Facebook game. Learn how to hack Bejeweled Blitz with tricks, cheats, hacks. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hack Bejeweled Blitz with cheat codes (07/21/09).
Systm is the Do-It-Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. They will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast. In this DIY episode, see how to create light with Mentos and Mountain Dew.
Welcome to Green Power Science! In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to make a HHO hydrogen generator. This is a very simple hydrogen generator. Watch the end, for there are some cool ignitions. These is a great way to get cheap alternative power sources.
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 "Run" by Snow Patrol. When you play this song from the lesson, play it like you mean it.
This automotive repair tutorial shows you how to fix a broken power window on a 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport 4x4 when it won't go up or down. Even if you don't know exactly what is causing your power window not to work, this video will show you how to diagnose and fix the problem in your Dodge Dakota 4x4 truck.
Learn how you can do the power snatch using a barbell, regular, split and double with this fitness tutorial. This is a great weightlifting exercise to build muscle in your pecs and shoulders. With this video demonstration you will learn how to do the clean and jerk with a barbell.
Flagstone is a beautiful natural stone that looks great in your yard. Learn this easy solution to custom cut flagstone without power tools with this how to video. Cutting flagstone can be a lot easier and neater than you may think with the steps in this tutorial from the DIY network.
Surfing: Hang Ten The ocean is a force of nature that refuses any effort to tame it. To throw one's self on the mercy of this beast is a courageous act. With the help of this trick guide, you can learn to harness that power and push your water-borne adventures to new heights. See how to
