We spend over 30 percent of our lifetimes sleeping—yet it never seems like enough, does it? Distractions ranging from work issues to personal relationships keep our minds racing well after they should be shutting down for the night, and the onset of smartphones has only added to this problem with the instant information and easy entertainment that they offer.
Windows 95, which introduced the Start menu to the world, recently celebrated its 20th birthday! The feature was an instant hit, becoming a core component of Windows operating systems. Well, it was removed in the mistake that was Windows 8, but you should know by now that the Start menu has been reincarnated for Windows 10.
Google inconspicuously announced an Android update yesterday, and while it's not quite the overhaul that the initial Lollipop release was, version 5.1 brings plenty of bug fixes and new features.
The first steps will always be a little difficult, but that is the way everyone has to live his life. The same is true, when you start programming FPGA-chips. It might be hard to get started, therefore a introduction may be useful. I will explain all the problems you might encounter when you first start. Also a simple first project is included as a guideline throughout the video!
There's nothing worse than biting excitedly into your indulgent restaurant-style burger only to find a soggy mess of a bun on your plate. The conundrum of keeping a patty moist but bun dry has perplexed home cooks and chefs alike, and even top burger joints are guilty of soggy-bun syndrome.
At a closed-door presentation on September 30th, 2014, Microsoft unveiled the latest iteration of its industry-leading operating system. Dubbed Windows 10 (seems as if Redmond isn't too fond of the "9" moniker), this new version brings along with it many UI optimizations and under-the-hood tweaks. With a particular focus on optimizing the interface for traditional mouse and keyboard computers, one of the most noticeable changes is the return of the Start Menu. While touch-optimized devices wi...
Last week, I showed you why your refrigerator is one of the best tools in the kitchen when it comes to saving money and preserving food at its tastiest. But did you know your freezer is another underutilized ally in the cooking game?
If you've played any of the BioShock games, you already know about the powers that you can wield from you hands. It's kind of like being a wizard or Dragon Ball Z character. In previous BioShock games they were plasmids, but in BioShock: Infinite, it's a slightly new twist, and they're called vigors.
This Windows 8 tutorial will show you how to enable or disable applications from starting up when you boot up your computer. It is sometimes important to disable applications to ensure a smooth start, especially if you computer doesn't have very powerful hardware.
Do you have too many applications on your start menu? Then this tutorial will help you better manage applications shown in the start menu.
I've been using Windows 8 for a few months now, and it's definitely not as terrible as some people say, but it definitely isn't as revolutionary as the big wigs at Microsoft had hoped for.
Like most new things, the Start Screen in Windows 8 has its adorers and detractors, but either way you slice it—it's here to stay. I'm still getting used to the Start Screen, so I'm not sure if it's a love or hate feeling yet, but I do know one thing—I want my own background!
Microsoft's most anticipated OS has finally arrived, and there's no doubt that all of you out there who snagged a copy of Windows 8 are excited to see what's new. But while Windows 8 has received plenty of rave reviews, some users are upset about one controversial change—the missing Start menu. The implementation of the new Metro interface has rendered the old Start menu unnecessary, but some folks just want what they're used to. If you're one of those users who wants the classic Start menu i...
Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 8, will hit stores everywhere on October 26th, and they hope this new version will shift the way we think about computers and their interfaces. In an effort to get as many early adopters as possible, Microsoft is even making their OS cheaper than usual, offering upgrades from previous versions for as low as $40 for a limited time.
Windows 8 the biggest update to Windows yet. The new gesture-friendly version replaces the aging start menu with a dynamic new Start Screen, complete with live tiles that give you a glimpse into your apps before you launch them, not unlike the new Windows phones. With such a radical departure from the past, some familiar features have been moved around, which will take some getting used to. It's worth noting that the new Windows 8 does not abandon the old desktop model completely; it still ha...
It's about time you got started playing Minecraft. If you've got your copy of Minecraft 1.6 and you want to know how to survive the first day of gameplay, watch this video to learn how to get started mining and crafting.
You don't want to get stuck on the side of the road when your car's battery dies. Learn how to charge your car's battery off of someone else's using jumper cables. Don't let a dead battery leave you stranded! Every driver should know how to jump start a car.
Get to know Microsoft Windows Server 2008 a little better by spending some quality time with this video. Learn about the start of authority tab in DNS, which includes a number of features, including serial numbers, time to live, responsible person, retry interval and others.
JQuery is a new type of JavaScript that you can use to write and design your own websites. This tutorial shows you how to download the JQuery software and set up a few basic items, like script tags. Now you're ready to start learning JQuery!
Python can be used for games, websites and operating system GUIs; and you can work with it on PCs, Macs or Linux machines. This tutorial shows you how to install the compiler and get started teaching yourself how to program in Python.
This tutorial shows you the best way to start turing some rural, undeveloped land into a thriving city within the game CityVille! CityVille is the newest game by Zynga where you can build both homes and businesses to create a thriving city.
This tutorial shows you how to get started hacking your Xbox Kinect. You will need a high quality USB analyzer between the Kinect and the Xbox for this to work, and then you can start streaming data from your Kinect onto your computer.
This video starts off by showing you how to complete this quest. Start in one of the casinos, and distribute four cards to different NPCs you can find on the Strip. The benefit of thsi quest is that it gets you more money!
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using the apps on a Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android tablet. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Galaxy Tab, watch this video guide.
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using a Verizon Samsung Spring Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android tablet. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Galaxy Tab, watch this video guide.
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using a HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own HTC Desire, watch this video guide.
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using a Verizon Samsung Spring Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android tablet. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Galaxy Tab, watch this video guide.
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using a Verizon Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S Google Android smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Galaxy X, watch this video guide.
Learn everything you need to know about using a T-Mobile myTouch 4G Google Android smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own myTouch 4G, watch this video guide.
Learn everything you need to know about using a T-Mobile HTC HD7 high-definition Windows Phone 7 (WP7) smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own HTC HD7, watch this video guide.
In this video, we learn how to install Windows 7 on your computer. First, place the disk inside your computer and start the installation process. Setup will start, then it will start to copy files, expand files, install features, install updates, and then complete. As it runs through each of these, it will show you a percentage of how far through the process it is. Once it has finished installing, you will be able to set up your user account. After this, you will need to enter in the product ...
In this gamer's guide, you'll learn the controller patterns that will enable you to get started performing basic tricks in Shaun White Skateboarding for the Sony PS3. For all of the details, and to get started racking up points with these tricks yourself, watch this video walkthrough.
In this video tutorial, we learn how to get started using Photoshop Premiere Elements 9. Whether you're new to the light version of Adobe's popular non-linear editor or a seasoned digital video professional looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of the latest iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this video guide.
For a starting player in Entropia Universe, sweating - collecting vibrant sweat from live animals - is probably the easiest way to start earning money. This tutorial shows you the best way to get vibrant sweat and develop your sweating skill in Entropia.
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Uncle Scrooge McDuck. Start off by drawing the outline of the hat, heat, neck, upper body, instrument, and lower body. After this, draw on the eyes, glasses, and the beak. From here, you will start to add in additional details and erase the outline lines from where they aren't needed. Start to add in lines to create folds on the character and then color him in with the appropriate colors. After this, add in shading to different parts of him and his instr...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a Chibi Orochimaru from Naruto. Start off by drawing the outline for the character, then add in the details for it as well. After this, you will start to draw in the shading and the additional lines to give it more details. Then, you will need to erase the background lines that you used as a guide to draw the final product. From here, you will start to shade in colors on the character and then draw in any additional details or facial features. To finish ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a ballerina. Start off by using circles and basic lines to draw the outline of the ballerina's body. Then, use a darker brush to create the body and add in the details of it as well. Draw one leg up in the air, while the ballerina is standing on the other with her arm raised high in the air. Erase any background lines, then start to draw in details of what the ballerina is wearing on her body. Draw in additional details around the figure, then when you a...
In this video, we learn how to do the Smasher achievement in Soul Calibur IV. To do this, you will knock three pieces of equipment off of your enemy. To start, you will first need to hit your enemy using anything that you can. To help, make your own custom character before you start. After this, you will kick the person you are up against and continue to hammer away until you finish knocking three pieces off of them. There will be a status bar at the top that has your health on it to help you...
In this tutorial, we learn how to start out on a motorcycle. Before you ride a motorcycle, you will want to learn where all the controls are. After this, you need to make sure all the springs are in place and the clutch works well. Then, check the engine oil to make sure it's full, and then make sure the throttle is working correctly. The steering bar should also be checked and the ignition switch should be checked. Once you know that your bike is ready, then you can pull the kickstand up wit...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw manga Neji. Start off by drawing the outline of the character. Don't forget to include the parts where the facial features, limbs, and hair are at. From here, you will use a darker pen to draw in the rest of the character. Next, you will start to draw in the additional lines and shading to make the character look more realistic. Once you do this, you can start adding some color! Use any colors that you would like or use the normal colors that are on Neji...
