If you have the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S2 (I9100) and are sick and tired of waiting for the Jelly Bean update to hit your device, you're in luck—XDA-Developers member izap has leaked what appears to be the final version of Android 4.1.2 for the S2.
Most of us have traded our desktop systems for laptops, tablets, and mobile devices, meaning there's a lot of outdated hardware sitting in attics. Want to give your old computer a new purpose? Matthew Chappee turned his iMac G4 into an HDTV using the guide by Dremel Junkie. One thing to note before you take on this project yourself is that if you want to use it to watch cable, you'll need a converter box to get around the MPAA's HDCP restriction. But, a converter box is considerably less expe...
What if the Dark Knight used Apple's state-of-the-art Maps application for turn-by-turn driving directions? Well, let's just say you wouldn't want to be in a shopping mall when Batman is in a hurry. Movieclips posted some hilarious parodies of film characters using Apple's new Maps app for directions. Just see what happens when Batman tries to use his iPhone 5 to navigate Gotham on his way to save Rachel in The Dark Knight.
In our society, multitasking is an obsession. Whether it's driving while using your phone (DON'T DO IT) or drinking a cup of coffee while typing up some work, we multitask at every turn of the day. People that work all day in front of a computer are especially prone to multitasking, and that's why XDA-Developers member Floyd1973 has developed a way to control any Android phone while connected via USB to a Windows or Linux PC. Android Remote Phone Tools
Want to build your own life-sized, working replica of WALL-E? Be prepared to take on a second job! Mike Senna spent two years perfecting his own version, working 25 hours a week and totaling somewhere around 3,800 hours for the whole project. He had no blueprints to go by, so he spent a lot of time watching the movie over and over to get everything just right. The video below shows some of the construction; skip to about the one minute mark to see WALL-E in action.
The streets of Tokyo are about to get a lot scarier (or more awesome), after Suidobashi Heavy Industries unveiled their latest project: a 13-foot tall, customizable, piloted robot. It's armed to the teeth with a water bottle rocket launcher and a BB Gatling gun capable of firing 6,000 rounds a minute; all for the very reasonable price tag of around 1.35 million dollars.
Nothing to do this summer? Then spark things up with a little baking soda and some vinegar and make a tiny, working rocket. Best of all—you probably already have most of the materials and ingredients lying around the house. What You'll Need
This instructional video demonstrates how to counter steer a remote control vehicle. On two wheel drive remote control vehicles you can retain speed with your vehicle by steering directly into a skid.
Are you wanting to improve your tennis game? Is your footwork a problem when trying to get to those short balls? Get tips on improving your footwork from a professional tennis instructor in this free sports video series.
Learn how to reduce spine pain and pressure from scoliosis with expert tips on sports massage therapy treatments for curvature of the spine in this free video series.
This video shows you how to get into a go kart properly and safely and how to use the right driving position.
In this series of extreme sports videos, our expert mountain biker will explain and demonstrate braking techniques for downhill mountain biking. He will show you the proper body position and braking techniques for slowing down or stopping when you need to.
In this series of extreme sports videos, our expert mountain biker will explain and demonstrate cornering techniques for downhill mountain biking. He will show you the proper body position and braking techniques for cruising down that hillside without having to interrupt your ride. Mickey Denoncourt shows you how to hit various types of corners, from flat and bermed corners to camber corners.
In this series of video clips, you will learn how to fly a wide variety of different kites. Starting with the basic Delta Line Kites, you can see videos with tips for Flying Dragon Kites, Delta Sport Kites, Ozone Kites, and Power Kites. Learn how to loop and unloop your kite as well as turns.
Phil Hoelcher has been a Schutzhund trainer, competitor, and movie animal trainer for more than 25 years. He is going to be talking a little bit about the sport of Schutzhund.
Our experts Glenn Soanes and Roger Manzo are professionals who know how to instruct even the worst of bowlers in this fine sport. They will first address the basics that we all must know like your stance, how the ball is properly held and the release. Then they venture off into the actual game and show you how to pick up many different kinds of spares of several difficulty levels.
In this video series, watch as trash talker extraordinaire Ryan Tapp teaches how to talk trash. Learn the objective of trash talk, how to verbally and physically smack talk, how to use technology, general media, broadcasting to talk smack, how to use verbal and physical imitation to humiliate your opponent, how to incite others to trash talk, how to use sports and gaming terminology to talk trash, and how to insult mothers and significant others as a part of trash talk. Your friends will prai...
In this video series, let Nicole Gardner show you some beginning cheerleading moves. As captain of her cheerleading team, she knows how to teach new cheerleaders. Nicole discusses safety issues for cheerleading. She also offers a routine of basic cheerleading stretches. Learn how to do basic arm motions and angles in the sport, and learn basic kicks and jumps. Nicole also coaches you through various offense, defense, and “g-o” chants. She even gives advice for about cheerleader uniforms and t...
Valentino Moutafov studied at the National Sports Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria. He has 20+ years teaching & coaching experience, and has competed in mixed pair & men's pair acrobatics.
Inspired by the glittery, flickering lights she saw as she drove through the city at night, Michelle Phan came up with a luminous and sexy makeup look, which she presents here in this tutorial.
Mr. Shane Benedict describes the delicate balances necessary to hit that perfect boof every danged time.
Google Earth is a great tool of the web, if you know how to use it the right way. Learn everything you need to know about using Google Earth in this powerful video series set to show you all the basic maneuvers and tricks to using the well known application. Google Earth is a cross-platform program, so the steps shown in this video series will work on Windows operating systems, as well.
TheUMLabs shows how to setup a wireless network with Ubuntu. The first thing the user does in this task is open Hardware Drives. After the searching for drives box finish scanning it list available drives to install. This s then selects a driver that is available to the computer they are working on. The next thing that the user do is edit the Wireless connection. If you follow all of the steps in the video, you should be able to connect to a wireless network in Ubuntu.
Over at Kitcsh-Nitsch, they have awesome artistic stickers you can use to decorate your home's walls, your grungy furniture or your soon-to-be hip car. You can do this with pretty much all vinyl stickers, so watch and learn… the same rules apply. Let your creativity drive you, and let this be inspiration!
In this installment of the wildly popular Food Network program Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, Guy Fieri is in Cleveland to sample a smoked trout guacamole. This modern twist on the Mexican staple looks simply divine, and also not too challenging to make if you don't mind putting a little elbow grease into the mashing of the avocados.
Necklace chains can easily get tangled and can take what seems like forever to put right. Don't waste any more time untangling your necklaces and simply grab a straw.
Driving around and notice an accident the road keeping you from getting where you need to go? Well, you're in need of a GPS navigation system. Check out this video tutorial on how to Use media functions on a TomTom Go 930 Traffic navigator device. You'll see how to use the GPS system in details and see all of the key features of the Go 930 TomTom, like playing music, listening to audiobooks, and watching videos.
Driving around and notice an accident the road keeping you from getting where you need to go? Well, you're in need of a GPS navigation system. Check out this video tutorial on how to use the TomTom Go 930 Traffic GPS navigator device. You'll see how to use the GPS system in details and see all of the key features of the Go 930 TomTom.
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to repair your XBox 260 on your own by taking apart you console. The first thing you'll want to do is remove the DVD button to get it out of the way. Then carefully remove the top cover and set it aside. Now you'll want to remove the connector from the DVD drive in order to extract it.
In this how to video, learn how you can change the front brake pads on a Honda 919 (Hornet CB900F)motorcycle. Drive safer with this motorcycle repair tutorial.
Safety is of primary concern when driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle. Watch this video tutorial on how cyclists and motorists can safely share the road when the former wants to make a right turn and the latter is cycling straight.
See how to repair a nitro pull start for your RC (radio controlled) vehicle. You'll need it if you want to be a racer, especially if you don't know how to drive a real vehicle.
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates a power tool that drills holes and drives screws to precise depths, without any electrical cords. A great tool for you home!
I have used a laptop HDD in this video. I'm showing how to get the magnet out so you can use it on your paint spray - or were ever you want... this is a strong magnet, so you can use it without problems.
Have you ever looked at a piece of fruit and thought to yourself, "you suck, fruit, sitting there all smug and happy, I wish I could just destroy you here and now?" If so, read on—your favorite Fat-man is going to show you how you can get your revenge on that happy smug fruit sitting in your fridge by breaking an apple in half with your bare hands.
Want to play your video collection on any media extender, console or AppleTV? Step one is to get your movies off of the DVDs and onto your hard drive! If you're like most people you probably have a huge library of DVDs that you've bought and collected over the years. Unfortunately, it's an inconvenient format if you want to playback all that content anywhere around the house. So, learn how to rip and encode that stack of DVDs into a format that you can play on your Windows Media Extender, set...
When the very first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs in 2007, it sported a clownfish wallpaper throughout the keynote presentation — a wallpaper that never actually ended up on any iPhone models. Now, 15 years later, it's finally made its appearance in the latest iOS 16 beta. If you don't want to run beta software, you can still download the wallpaper for whatever iOS version you use.
SharePlay is arguably one of the most significant features to hit FaceTime since group calls, and it's still hard to find apps that support shared experiences in FaceTime. Apple does list a few apps, but there is no official index of all the apps with SharePlay integration. That's where we come in.
It's no secret that more and more talented computer science gurus and programmers are turning toward high-paying careers in engineering. Today's engineers stand at the forefront of some of the world's most important and exciting technological innovations — ranging from self-driving cars and surgical robots to large-scale construction projects and even space exploration—and our reliance on these talented data-driven professionals is only going to grow in the coming years.
What was edge automobile technology just a few years ago is now clearly mainstream, as Cadillac just demonstrated via its new 2021 Escalade.
