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How To: Make a puppet from stuffed toys

Watch this video to learn how to make puppets from stuffed toys. In this video, Barbara Dewey converts Pink Panther, Bugs Bunny and several others into ventriloquist figures. Barbara also gives some tips for caring for your puppets and some ideas for modifying them. Stay tuned for the amazing performance in the last video of this three part video series!

How To: Devastate your attacker during a hand gun attack

Learn how to strike your attacker when facing a hand gun attack. This is step three in surviving a hand gun attack, following how not to get shot, and how to gain control of the weapon. Learn how to get inside the gun's danger circle using different strikes and stay in there. Also learn what to do against a two handed gun grip.

How To: Make realistic custom vampire fangs

Clean out the empty bottle that you are going to use. You can use a white dish-washing soap bottle or a cleaning agent bottle. Just make sure it is empty and clean. Use the pen to draw a wide rectangle that measures 3 inches long by 1/4 inch wide onto the bottle. The teeth you are making are going to stretch from either side of your canine teeth above and over your two front teeth. This will help them be more secure. Draw this onto a part of the bottle where it is curved. Draw two vampire tee...

How To: Create a Tinkerbell inspired eye makeup look

Do you believe in fairies? Well, even if you don't you can look like Disney's most popular fairy, Tinkerbell. Learn how to create a Tinkerbell inspired makeup look with this tutorial. You will need Urban Decay Primer Potion as eyeshadow base, MAC Cream Color Base: Luna shadow base to help color stick and stay vibrant, Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow: Graffiti on lid, MAC Mineralized Duo: Fresh Green Mix in crease, Cuberry Shadow: Caribbean Soul in outer crease, MAC Eyeliner Mixing Medium patted on ...

How To: Configure the settings on an HP TouchPad tablet

The HP TouchPad is a webOS tablet capable of displaying media, browsing and connecting to the web, downloading and accessing apps, and more. This guide walks you through the process of configuring a number of settings on the device. Learn how to adjust the time, location services (GPS), screen lock, privacy features, and more.

How To: Fix your computer when it won't recognize your CD or DVD disc drive

One of the most annoying of the many annoying types of errors on Windows computers is when you computer won't recognize parts that have always been a part of it, like the drives or keyboard. If your computer has stopped recognizing your CD or DVD disc drive, watch this video. As long as the drive is still connected, the steps in this video should allow you to fix the problem and continue using your drive.

How To: Connect external USB devices to an Apple iPad

In this clip, you'll learn how to use external USB-powered peripherals with an iPad. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPad or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPad user's guide.

How To: Trace animations and connect clones in Cinema 4D

Learn how to create dynamic lines in your projects by using the Cinema 4D Tracer Object in tandem with a Sweet Nurbs object. This free, eighteen-minute video Cinema 4D tutorial will show you everything you'll need to know. For more information, and to get started using the Tracer Object in your own Cinema 4D projects, watch this helpful guide.

How To: Secure your iTunes music collection with iPodRip

In this video tutorial from Get Connected TV, hosts AJ Vickery and Mike Agerbo will show you how to safely move your iPod files to your home pc, for back up purposes, just in case something were to happen to your iTunes account or your iPod is damaged, or music directory accidentally deleted. The program they introduce in this video is called iPod-Rip, and they lead you through the steps necessary to back up your iPod files safely and easily, without damaging or deleting your files.

How To: Build a free SSL VPN on Linux or Windows

This time on the show, bypassing restrictive firewalls with a free and open source virtual private network server for Windows and Linux that will have you connecting back to the home or office with just a web browser! Best of all? It's free! Check out this video for detailed information on how to build an SSL VPN.

How To: Use the Zacuto Zube

Zacuto Zube Tutorial Use this coupling device in-between a Zacuto male and female threaded rods to securely connect them. After tightening the Allen screw on the Zoupler (Male or Female ), the rods are locked and cannot unwind, creating a rock solid connection.

How To: Import photos to iPhoto

Once you've taken some photos, you'll need to move them from your digital camera to your Mac. Just connect your camera to the USB or Firewire port on your Mac with a cable. iPhoto will open automatically.

How To: Listen to internet radio with iTunes

With iTunes, you can listen to the radio over the internet and hear broadcasts from around the world. Make sure your computer is connected through the internet, then click "Radio" in the source list to see the internet radio stations available through iTunes.

How To: Do a rope trick

You can learn how to do a rope trick. All you need is rope and two fingers. You put the rope around your finger and a friend's finger and then remove the rope with your fingers connected.

How To: Connect to XBox Live without buying a wireless adapter

This is a video tutorial in the Video Games category where you are going to learn how to how to connect to Xbox Live without buying a wireless adapter for the Xbox 360. By using only an Ethernet cable and computer you can get onto Xbox live. On your computer go to start > network > network & sharing center > manage network connections. When you have 2 connections; one to wireless and one to local area connection, select both and right click and click on bridge connections. Your computer now r...

How To: Get Internet tethering and MMS on your iPhone working

First go to "help.benm.at/" in safari and click on mobileconfigs, choose your country, choose your carrier and click on install. Now after that you have to reboot your iPhone. Now go to your settings, general, network and click on Internet tethering and turn it on. Now it will ask you to connect via USB or via Bluetooth, choose whatever you want. Now turn the airport option off in your mac and go to preferences, networks and now there you can see the connection between your iPhone and the com...

How To: Get Internet on your Nintendo DSi

In this video, we learn how to get internet on your Nintendo DSi. First, go through the menu until you find "system settings", then click on "internet", and then "connection settings". After you find this, go through and find the connection test on the internet connection 1. After this, a test will run and you will have to click "yes" on the agreement window that pops up. Next, go to the DSi shopping menu and wait for it to connect to the internet. After it connects, you will be able to acces...

How To: Do a fancy messy side bun

In this video, we learn how to do a fancy and messy side bun. First, curl your hair however you would prefer, but it should be more wavy than curly. Now, part your hair on the side and then tie your hair on one side. Bring your bands out of the tie, then start to tease your pony tail in small sections. Make sure to use a lot of hair spray while doing this, then afterwards as well. Now, take the pony tail and connect it to the head. Use small sections and connect them with bobby pins. When fin...

How To: Upload Wordpress files using Filezilla

In this video, we learn how to upload Wordpress files using Filezilla. Before you get started, you will need to know the host, username, and password for your domain name. After this, click the quick connect button to connect to your server. The left hand side will show the local files on your server. Look in the root directory of your server and right click, then choose "create directory". Now, click on the plus sign to see a blog sub directory. Next, find where you downloaded Wordpress onto...

How To: Draw Mickey Mouse on a dry-erase board

In this video, we learn how to draw Mickey Mouse on a dry-erase board. Start off by drawing a circle on the left hand side of the board, then draw a half circle with another circle connecting to that on the right hand side of the board. Now, connect another half a circle around the sides, to help shape the face. Next, make an "m" shape on the top of the face going down to the sideburns and fill this in. Color in the ears as well, then make a rounded v-shape at the bottom of the face to make t...

How To: Connect a laptop or PC to your TV with an RGB cable

In this Electronics video tutorial you will learn how to connect a laptop or PC to your TV with an RGB cable. Take your RGB cable and plug it in to the back of the TV as shown in the video. You can also do this with the HDMI cable. Now take other end of the RGB cable and plug it in to the laptop or PC. Then you right click on your desktop, go down to graphics options > output to > monitor. Now you have to change the input to your TV. This will depend on the make and model of your TV. Once tha...

How To: Use Facebook to meet and connect with people online

Facebook is an internet phenomenon which is quickly gaining popularity. For those who do not yet have a Facebook, this video will show you the basics of how to meet people and to connect with people online as well as how to set up your profile on the site. After creating an account using your email address and setting up your password, log on to the website. Set up your profile by clicking on the tab labeled "info" and entering information which you would like to share about yourself. You can...

How To: Connect PS3 Controller to a PC computer

Are you tired of always having your hand in an akward position when playing your favorite games on the PC? Do you think it would be much easier on both your fingers and wrists to have them holding onto one thing? Well then, this tutorial is what you're looking for! Introducing, how to connect a PS3 controller to a PC computer tutorial! In this video you'll find out what it takes to use the sleek, sexy, black PS3 controller to play some of your favorite games. So check out the video above to f...