Start with the basic base you'd use to make an origami bird, and then use this variation so you can end up with a giraffe! This project is about low-intermediate in complexity, so make sure you know the origami basics first.
In this Android user's guide, we learn how to use the Internet calling feature new to the OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) release of the Google Android mobile operating system. For step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this feature for yourself, take a look!
You can make a classy, desginer style rug out of some scrap pieces of carpet. If you plan to create a dyed rug, make sure the carpet will take the dye before you start this project. Use any design you want!
Start with two rectangles of fabric, both the same size. You will also need a short zipper and a few basic sewing supplies (pins and a sewing machine). Then just follow along with this video to make your own zippered change purse!
Beat Level 11 of Theme 3 in Rovio's Angry Birds Halloween HD for the iPad! This gamer's guide will teach you everything you need to know to beat level 3-11.
Start with an old pair of jeans and some scrap fabric. Then, using a few small sewing notions (scissors, thread and a decorative button) and the pattern given in this video, transform this old fabric into a super cute and useful lined handbag.
Now that Valentine's Day is only a month away, it's time to start thinking about how you're going to be surprising your sweetheart. While a bouquet of red roses and a box o' chocolates is always a good call, you can make your gift much more personal by adorning a package or a card with one of these origami roses.
Beat the 44th level of World of Goo! This walkthrough offers a complete guide to beating Level 44 of 2D Boy's popular physics-based puzzle game on your Apple iPad. For all the gooey details, and to get started beating this stage for yourself, take a look!
Beat the 24th level of World of Goo! This walkthrough offers a complete guide to beating Level 24 of 2D Boy's popular physics-based puzzle game on your Apple iPad. For all the gooey details, and to get started beating this stage for yourself, take a look!
MySQL is a structured query language (hence the 'sql'), and is an open source language published by Oracle. If you want to learn how to manipulate and use databases (such as customer lists or membership rosters), you will need to learn MySQL.
This tutorial starts with a blank project and shows you how to use vector graphics to create a simple leaf in Adobe Illustrator 5. Master many of the basics, such as the pen tool, gradients and path finder, whth this easy tutorial.
Whether you're an experienced programmer looking to add another language, or completely new to computer language and wanting to start with Java, this program is for you. After you've downloaded and installed your SDK, follow this tutorial to write your first Hello World program.
In Java, everything is an object, which can make it a little scary to start programming using this language. But that's what this tutorial is for! Here is how objects and object methods work when you're designing a program with Java.
Variables are the core of nearly any programming language, and Python is no different. This tutorial shows you how to work with variables when you're starting to program in Python. This also shows you how to get familiar with the shell in Python.
This is a video of a lecture, and shows any photographer the best way to set up night shots, starting with equipment (lighting is especially important, for obvious reasons) and then moving on to tips and strategies for framing good night shots.
Grow your snake to giant size using this glitch! Have your snake start growing from the tail - though you can still direct it around the screen to make fun shapes and patterns. This tutorial shows you where the glitch is and how to use it.
Faced with an error when jailbreaking your iOS 4.2.1 iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad? This video will teach you everything you need to know to resolve it. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to start troubleshooting your own Redsn0w problems, watch this hacker's how-to.
This makes a great gift for anyone who is into recycled crafts. Start with a lightweight scarf you don't use anymore (square or rectangular) and some cording or ribbon, and then follow this quick sewing tutorial to transform it into an eco-friendly produce bag.
Start with a basic wicker round, and then use scraps of recycled fabric to make holiday rosettes. This tutorial uses red and white fabric, but you can make your wreath using any festive, colorful cloth or trim in your scrap basket.
Where did it come from? No one knows! This video shows you where to find the Mysterious Magnum, which makes the Mysterious Stranger sound every time to take it out of the holster. You will need to start the Talent Pool quest to get this weapon.
Go hands free by using voice commands on your HTC 7 Trophy! This Windows Phone 7 owner's guide will teach you everything you'll need to know. For all of the details, and to get started using voice commands on your own HTC 7 Trophy, watch the clip!
Interested in playing "Love Like Crazy" by Lee Brice on your guitar? Learn how with this video tab, which presents a detailed breakdown of the song's component chords and strumming patterns. While this guitar lesson is suited to those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, beginners should be able to follow along also given a little sticktoitiveness. Watch to get started playing "Love Like Crazy" on your own guitar.
Need help figuring out how to beat Theme 1, Level 18 of Rovio's Cut the Rope HD with three stars? See how it's done with this gamer's guide, which presents a complete walkthrough of the process. With the right technique, you'll find it quite easy to beat. For more information, and to get started beating level 1-18 of this whimsical puzzle game won your own iPad, this helpful video guide.
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play a C#sus4 (or "C sharp sustained 4") chord on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started playing this C chord on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.
Learn how to load a custom ROM onto a rooted Motorola Droid Google Android smartphone! Custom ROMs help you to unlock your phone's hidden potential and allow you to, among other things, turn your mobile phone into a 3G wireless modem with free WiFi tethering. For all of the details, and to get started running custom ROMs on your own rooted Droid, watch this three-minute hacker's how-to.
Root your G2 the easy way with an app you can download directly from the Android market! Unlock your mobile phone's hidden potential by running custom ROMs, overclocking it, and even turning it into a wireless hotspot with WiFI tethering. For all of the details, and to get started rooting your own G2 cell phone, take a look.
Root your Dell Streak the easy way! Unlock your Dell Streak's hidden potential! For all of the details, and to get started rooting your own Dell Streak tablet, take a look.
Root your Desire the easy way! Unlock your HTC Desire's hidden potential by running custom ROMs, overclocking it, and even turning it into a wireless hotspot with WiFI tethering. For all of the details, and to get started making your own Desire more desirable by rooting it, take a look.
Root your Legend the easy way! Unlock your Droid's hidden potential by running custom ROMs, overclocking it, and even turning it into a wireless hotspot with WiFI tethering. For all of the details, and to get started rooting your own HTC Legend mobile phone, take a look.
Want to beat theme 7, level 11 of Rovio's Angry Birds for iPhone/Android with three stars? See how it's done with this gamer's guide, which presents a complete walkthrough of the process. With the right technique, you'll find it quite easy to beat. For more information, and to get started beating levels 7-11 of this whimsical puzzle game on your own iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Google Android smartphone, watch this helpful video guide.
Want to draw your favorite comic book characters? This tutorial shows you how you can use Photoshop to draw a sketch of Spider Woman. Starting with some basic shapes, here's how you can make a realistic and detailed drawing of Spider-Woman.
In this gamer's guide, you'll learn how to use a signal booster when playing Shaun White Skateboarding for the PS3. For all of the details, and to get started using signal boosters yourself, watch this video walkthrough.
Need a hand? In this video walkthrough, we learn how to defeat the DataDyne Investigation level of Perfect Dark for the Xbox 360. For all of the details, and to get started beating this Perfect Dark level yourself, watch this gamer's guide.
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play a B eleven chord on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started playing this B chord on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play an A#dim on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started playing A-sharp diminished chords on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.
Want to create your own radio station? With Last.fm, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video guide can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under two minutes. For all of the details, and to get started listening to your own Internet radio station, take a look!
In this guitar lesson, learn how to jazzy swinging blues on the guitar. With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started playing this lick on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.
In this brief, official guide from the Chromium team, we learn how to measure the execution time and memory usage of a web app with Google Chrome's built-in developer tools. For all of the details, and to get started profiling the efficiency of web apps for yourself, take a look.
Whether you're the proud owner of a Pantech Crust phone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video guide, which presents a general overview of how to set the phone up. For details, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to see what it takes to set up a Crux yourself, take a look.
In this DIY guide from the folks at Gardenfork.tv, we learn how to construct a hoop house or cold frame to extend the gardening season. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this gardener's guide can present a complete overview in about 9 minutes. For all of the details, and to get started making your own hoop houses and cold frames, take a look.
