This software tutorial is on downloading and using Sizer to resize windows for exact screen grabs. Sizer is a free open source software that allows you to size a window to an exact numeric size instead of dragging the window around randomly. This is great for screen recordings with softwares like Camtasia, or for image screen grabs. See how to download and use Sizer in this tutorial.
This simple Adobe Flex tutorial shows how to download source code from Google Code and get it running in Adobe Flex. If you are new to programming and building applications with Adobe Flex, this project is a great way to practice or get started learning about Adobe Flex.
Mike Lively and Alissa Gilley show you how to use and customize their open source Flash video player in this tutorial.
Interested in teaching an online course using your own server but can't quite figure out how to install everything you'll need? This video demonstrates how to install Moodle, the free, open source course management utility, to your server via the Webmin interface. For step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Interested in teaching an online course using your own server but can't quite figure out how to install everything you'll need? This video demonstrates how to sinstall the PHP GD Library for Moodle, the free, open source course management utility, via SSH. For exhaustive, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Interested in teaching an online course using your own server but can't quite figure out how to configure everything? This video demonstrates how to adjust folder settings within Moodle, the free, open source course management utility, via the Webmin interface. For step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Interested in teaching an online course using your own server but can't quite figure out how to install everything you'll need? This video demonstrates how to install Moodle, the free, open source course management utility, to your server via the Webmin interface. For step-by-step instructions, take a look.
With the bees inexplicably dying off, they may not be a reliable source of pollination anymore. Fortunately, hand pollination is not particularly difficult, and maybe even a little fun. Watch this video gardening tutorial and learn how to hand-pollinate tomato and pepper crops in your own yard.
When eating healthy, try this strategy to feeling fuller on fewer calories. Fill half the plate with fruits and vegetables. Fill another quarter of the plate with whole grains. Use the last quarter of the plate for a good source of protein such as meat, nuts, tofu or beans.
Are you, as a Linux user, jealous of the gaming possibilities available to your Windows and GNU/Linux-running friends? In this tutorial, Linux Journal Gadget Guy Shawn Powers walks you through how to play Windows games on Linux using Wine, an open source implementation of the Microsoft Windows API built on the X-Window System.
This cosmetics video demonstrates how to apply makeup for a Capricorn inspired look. According to a horoscope source, Capricorns identify with chocolate browns, dark greens and navy blues. Try this experimental look and see if it compliments your personality.
This open source software tutorial shows you how to use the tile clone tools in Inkscape. The tile clone tool allows you to create the first few tiles and then clone them to create an entire grid or fill a specific area with the tiled pattern. Check out this Inkscape tutorial and start expanding your graphic design abilities.
This open source software tutorial shows you how to put text around a circle in Inkscape. This is similar to having text follow a path, but you have the text follow a circle. Improve your graphic design abilities with this Inkscape tutorial.
In this software tutorial you will see how to create a polaroid picture and make it look like it is pinned up on a wall using Inkscape. All you need for this creative pinned-up polaroid is a picture and the open source software Inkscape.
If you do any amount of graphic design or layout design, then you know the importance of using kerning when working with typeface. This Inkscape software tutorial shows you how to manually kern text within Inkscape. This isn't the best graphic design software, but it is open source and if you are using it for layout you may need to use text kerning and will find this video helpful.
In this software tutorial you will learn how to make a simple paperclip from scratch using the curve tools in Inkscape. Inkscape is an open source freeware software so it's easy to get ahold of and start using for your graphic design needs.
This instructional woodworking video demonstrates how to make a wooden clock. Here are some of the steps that go into making a wooden clock from plans sourced by Clayton Boyer. View complete instructions at http://lisaboyer.com/Claytonsite /Claytonsite1.htm.
Sue at Paper Source demonstrates how to decorate a switch plate. Everyone has scrap paper and probably some ugly light switch covers too. Transform a plain cover and add a little bit of flair to your home. Watch this video interior design tutorial and learn how to decorate a light switch plate cover.
Sue from Paper Source demonstrates rubber stamping techniques. Rubber stamps are a versatile tool for decorating card, scrapbooks, or any paper design project. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to use rubber stamps and ink.
Sue at Paper Source demonstrates blind embossing, a technique that raises an image without color. Think braille. It adds finish to an envelope or personalizes stationary. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to use a desk paper embosser.
Sue at Paper Source demonstrates how to glue like a pro. PVA is a great paper glue, while methyl cellulose extends drying time (which is perfect for precise adjustment) and is also reversible (making it really handy for archiving). Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to use PVA and methyl cellulose glues.
Luckily, a Mythbox won't get you into nearly as much trouble as Pandora's Box if opened and used. That's because Mythbox is an open source software that allows you to run Myth TV, which is a free way to turn your TV into a PC. You get a much larger interface as well as cool options like a video recorder and network streaming.
This video demonstrates a couple of ways to get a wah wah sound. It shows some of the power of FL Studio's Formula Controller as an automation source as well.
The peak controller uses the peaks from an audio source to automate the parameters on another controller. In this Fruity Loops tutorial, NFX shows you how to use the peak controller when creating beats in FL Studio.
This tutorial video will show you how to modify an electric toothbrush so that it will play the radio through your skull while you brush your teeth. This handy device is similar to the store bought models but you could hook it up to any audio source (For example: ipod, mp3 player, radio).
Check out this two-part video tutorial to see how to make a VB.Net timer program in Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition.
This only works on a Jailbroken phone, and you need to use installer. This is a way to get games on your iPhone or iPod touch.
All golfers have one thing in common: they like to hit the golf ball long and straight. If you would like to hit the ball longer, you must first understand the sources of power in the golf swing and how to apply that power efficiently.
Even when your lighter (whether piezo or flintwheel) is empty, you can get another light or fire! The Isobutane propellant and flammable base gives you a temporary ignitable fuel source.
In this video you will learn how to make a high voltage, high frequency power supply in just five minutes, and for less than twenty bucks. All you'll need is a compact fluorescent light (CFL) and a flyback transformer to make that alternative energy source of yours.
Learn how to tune a snare drum with Free Drum Lessons easy step-by-step guide. Free Drum Lessons is your #1 source of all your drum tuning needs. If you are struggling to tune your drums then this drum tuning video is perfect for you!
Watch this video to learn how to install a nVidia SLI 2.0 system. While it is not very hard, this new graphics system requires two external power sources.
This tutorial explains how to setup the gps cell phone app. Go to http://www.websmithing.com for the full explanation and source code, you'll find it on the programming menu tab.
Today's word is "panacea". This is a noun which means a remedy to cure all diseases or a solution for all difficulties.
Today's word is "scrutinize". This is a verb which means to check and examine very closely.
XAMPP servers are a free open source server that makes it cheap and easy for you to test and review your website building as you go. This tutorial covers how to configure your XAMPP server for windows.
If you have a website or do any type of web development you have probably needed a server at some point. Not everybody has a full blown commercial web server at their disposal for development, experimenting, and testing their site, so try this solution: an XAMPP open source bundled server.
How to convert videos to various formats (including web format) with VLC Media Player, free open-source media player
This video tutorial will explain you how to secure a USB thumbdrive (or flashdrive) using the free, open-source encryption software TrueCrypt.
This video includes the 3 reasons why Kabbalah is called “the hidden science.” Kabbalah studies how our life and our world has been created, and how to achieve connection with our life’s source, the totality of reality.
