See how to add a background image to an CSS image container div with this handy hand-coder's guide. Whether you're using a fancy WYSIWYG (or what-you-see-is-what-you-get) page editor like Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 or a barebones text editor like Notepad, if you want to build websites, you'll need to have some understanding of HTML (for the structure of your web pages) and CSS (for their style). And this free coder's guide will get you started along that path.
See how to set up multiple inboxes within Gmail and use filters and labels to have mail sent to different addresses automatically sorted (and mail sorted using other criteria too, like subject, or containing certain words). It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this Gmail user's guide can present a complete overview of the process in just over four minutes time. For details, and to get started using Gmail's useful filtering feature yourself, take a look.
This clip provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to link libraries in Blender. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, and to get started linking libraries yourself, take a look!
In this clip, learn how to save that old egg carton from the trash, and save yourself money at the same time. No need to buy little pots for plants that you are just starting out with, reuse those cartons and grow seedlings inside them! This tutorial will show you how quickly and easily you can be an eco-friendly gardener!
See how to create set up proxies for use in Mental Ray. Whether you're new to the Mental Ray rendering engine or a seasoned 3D artist just looking for a few tips, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started creating your own Mental Ray proxies, take a look!
In this tutorial, learn how to use the ShapeWriter app on your Android phone to increase the speed of your typing. ShapeWriter is similar to Swype and allows you to text and e-mail without ever taking your hand off the keyboard. Start texting at the speed of light with this cool app and this helpful tutorial from the pros at Shapewriter.
Interested in making and using your own compost? Fortunately, as this home gardening guide from the British National Trust demonstrates, it's quite easy to do. So easy, in fact, that this gardener's guide can present a complete overview of the process in just under four minutes' time. For details, and to get started making your own rich, fertile soil from your own garden and food scraps, take a look.
Interested in making a quick and easy chicken Vesuvio? You'll have a hard time finding a recipe any quicker or easier than the one demonstrated in this free video cooking lesson from the Food Network. For detailed instructions, and to get started making your own delicious chicken Vesuvio, watch this video guide! (Fun fact: This dish gets its name from the steam that rises when white wine is added.)
Interested in modeling a DJ deck using Houdini 10 but aren't quite sure how to go about it? This guide will get you started. Whether you're new to Side Effects Software's popular 3D production program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
Eager to make a foray into the world of 3D modeling with Houdini 10? This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Side Effects Software's popular 3D production program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
Memory wire is kind of like memory foam, minus the comfort and all. A wire that takes on the shape you bend it to, memory wire is great for crafting wire bookmarks, pendants, and all types of jewelry.
There are a lot of different software options for modeling 3D. A lot. This video uses Cheetah 3D for Macs, and outlines the use of materials and lighting in 3D modeling. It only covers the basic use of each, so once you've watched this video, check out some of our other, more advanced tutorials to start making some seriously cool models.
Need some help figuring out how to use external plugins with your WordPress blog? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over six minutes' time. For detailed instructions, and to get started using plugins on your own WordPress blog, take a look.
Google Analytics is a state of the art barometer of how a website is doing. With this program you can measure traffic, get statistics and anything else you would like to know about your page. This free service is especially useful to business owners and others who depend on site traffic to stay afloat. So, whether you need it for business reasons or are just curious, check out this clip and get started with Analytics.
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play G major, G minor and G7th guitar chords 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 G chords on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.
Jenny Jones shows you a quick and easy way to make sugar-glazed walnuts. As far as quick-and-easy snack recipes go, this one is hard to beat. It's so quick, and so easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a detailed, step-by-step overview of the recipe in just over a minute's time. For more information, and to get started making your own sugar-glazed walnuts, take a look!
Learn how to animate twinkling stars in Adobe Flash CS3, CS4, or CS5 very easily. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer 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, and to get started making your own Flash-based twinkling starscapes, watch this video guide.
Learn how to add numbers using the SUM and AutoSUM functions within Microsoft Excel 2010. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular digital spreadsheet application or a seasoned business professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Excel 2010 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started adjusting the MS Excel 2010 Ribbon bar to your own liking, watch this free video guide.
Learn how to play the solo from Pearl Jam's "Evenflow" with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the solo. For more information, and to get started playing this Pearl Jam solo on your own electric guitar, take a look!
Learn how to play the famous drum fill from Phil Collin's "In the Air Tonight" with this free drum lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of fill. For more information, and to get started playing this popular Collins fill on your own drums, watch this tutorial.
Learn how to use a movie clip symbol in Flash to repeat or reuse an animated library item. This free video software tutorial will walk you through the entire process. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started creating movie clip symbols within Adobe Flash yourself, watch this handy designer's guide.
Want to play Train's "Hey, Soul Sister" on your ukulele? See how it's done with this free video ukulele lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song as played in the key of C. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the ukulele, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Hey, Soul Sister" on your own ukulele, take a look!
Looking for a quick-and-easy crochet project (and happen to be left-handed)? Make a small decorative flower from yarn with this crafter's guide. While this tutorial is geared toward people already posessing some knowledge of crocheting, beginners should be able to follow along provided they understand the bare essentials. For more information, and to get started making this flower yourself, watch this free video crochet lesson.
In this tutorial, learn how to install and set up emulators on your HTC EVO 4G so that you can play cool, old-school games on your phone. With these emuators you will be able to play your all-time favorites like Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis games on your mobile phone. So, check it out and get started reliving your childhood in the palm of your hand!
Learn how to sculpt a miniature wedding cake charm out of polymer clay with this free video art lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for those with some familiarity of polymer clay sculpture, novice sculpters should be able to follow along given a little effort. For specifics, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started crafting your own mini polymer clay wedding cakes, watch this sculpture tutorial.
Learn how to sculpt a miniature peanut butter and jelly charm out of polymer clay with this free video art lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for those with some familiarity of polymer clay sculpture, novice sculpters should be able to follow along given a little effort. For specifics, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started crafting your own polymer clay mini PB&J charms watch this sculpture tutorial.
Learn how to create portrait cameos out of polymer clay with this free video art lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for those with some familiarity of polymer clay sculpture, novice sculpters should be able to follow along given a little effort. For specifics, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started crafting your own polymer clay portrait cameos, watch this sculpture tutorial.
What could be a cooler cake for a little boy's birthday than a robot? This awesome cake comes straight from Betty Crocker's kitchen and will delight young and old with its funky robotic charm. Follow along with this video and start decorating your own little guy.
Need help figuring out how to enable the Microsoft Windows 7 Ease-of-Access Magnifier tool? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this Win 7 accessibility guide can present a complete walkthrough of the process in just over a minute and a half. For details, as well as to get started using the Windows 7 Magnifier yourself, watch this helpful how-to.
See how to audit a live website for broken hyperlinks in a matter of minutes. With Xenu's Link Sleuth tool, it's easy. So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to from the folks at Easily can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over two minutes' time. For the specifics, and to get started checking your own website for broken links, just watch this handy how-to.
Want to know how to perform "Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer" on the piano? Learn how with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the popular Christmastime song. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, pianists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing this song on your own keyboard instrument, watch this how-to!
In this clip, learn how to enter the World Warrior tournament in Street Fighter IV and beat your opponents. With these tips you will become a master and even if you've been playing since the arcade days, you may still need to review the fundamentals to have success in the home version. So, check out this video from IGN and get the basic rundown of this new version and find out exactly how to beat it.
Lemons are ripe and aplenty right now, so why not harness their delicious tart overtones by including them in a fresh springtime dessert? Watch this video by Honeysuckle Bakery to bake your way to tangy bliss.
Want to know how to play the Beatles' "Norwegian Wood" on your piano or keyboard? Learn how with this free video piano lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, pianists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing this classic John Lennon song on your own keyboard instrument, watch this how-to!
Need some help figuring out how to put a password on your wireless router? This home-computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV will teach you everything you'll need to know to do just that. For detailed information, and to get started protecting your own wireless network helpful video guide.
There are various ways to connect your Android phone to play music in your vehicle. You may be feeling a little left out with all of the devices available for connecting iPods and iPhones, but have no fear! There are plenty of available and easy to use options for your Droid as well. Follow along and start jammin'!
If you have a new Hyundai that is equipped with a head-unit GPS, check out this tutorial. In this video, you will learn how to use Hyundai's 2010 GPS model. This GPS is touchscreen and responds quickly and easily to your commands. So, follow along and get started on your destintion.
See how to create armatures using the Adobe Flash CS4 Bone tool. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, and to get started creating armatures yourself, watch this Flash developer's guide.
Make your own custom XML image gallery using Flash CS4 and a little bit of ActionScript. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, and to get started making your own XML image gallery, watch this Flash developer's guide.
Addicted to keyboard shortcuts? Interested in adding a few more to your arsenal? This home computing how-to from the folks at CNET TV demonstrates a number of intermediate- and advanced-level shortcuts sure to speed up your Microsoft Windows Vista workflow. For the specifics, and to get started using these useful Windows key commands yourself, watch this handy how-to.
