How To: Use a USB patchstick to install Boxee on an AppleTV
If you want to get more out of your AppleTV, Boxee is the way to go. Dave Mathews from Boxee— no, not "Dave Matthews"— shows you how to get the HTPC program installed on your Apple TV.
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How To: Make a Toilet Paper Launcher
Shoot streams of toilet paper in midair with this ultimate TP machine, the Streamerator. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to make a toilet paper launcher with a generic, electric yard blower. This gadget is extremely easy to make. First, you need a steel rod about the same length as the blower, the rod has to be bent at 90 degrees. Two ground clamps are used to mount the steel rod which will serve as a roll holder. A flat punched piece of metal is measured and screwed int...
How To: Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade online
For those of us living in any of the 49 states other than New York on Thanksgiving Day, checking out the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade at New York is more a dream than reality. While the parade airs every Thanksgiving on television, it's also possible to catch the festivities online.
How To: Encode video for DVD using Compressor 3
When you want to encode your video for DVD instead of for the web, there are a few extra steps you have to take. You have to split your source media into seperate streams. See how to do it in Compressor 3 in this tutorial.
How To: Fly fish for rainbow fish
Rainbow trout are a unique, elusive catch. When you are hunting this fantastic fish, you will need to have specific skills and certain equipment. In this tutorial, learn how to fish for rainbow fish like a pro, with expert advice.
How To: Select a camera tripod that fits your needs
In Part 6 of a series of video clips, `ClickHerePhotography` gives tips on how to select the right tripod for various outdoor environments and conditions like snow, rain (hail and thunderstorms), mud, dirt (dust) and waterbodies (river,streams or oceans). It is important to use a sturdy tripod designed to withstand the elements. After using the tripod for the day, it is essential to clean it. For instance, sand or salt water will weardown the legs of the tripod if left for long periods of tim...
How To: Install and setup JDownloader on Ubuntu Linux
In this video, viewers learn how to install and setup JDownloader on Ubuntu Linux Downloader is open source download manager. It simplifies downloading files from One-Click-Hosters like Rapidshare.com or Megaupload.com - not only for users with a premium account but also for users who don't pay. It offers downloading in multiple parallel streams, captcha recognition, automatically file extraction and much more. Of course, JDownloader is absolutely free of charge. This video will benefit those...
How To: Use selection tools in GIMP
By following this tutorial you will learn the concept of selections in GIMP. Whenever he says "layer mask" he really meant "selection mask".
How To: Find safe drinking water in the wilderness
No water should be considered safe unless it is treated. Please take all precautions before drinking water you find in creeks and streams. Even water that looks safe may contain harmful bacteria and viruses. Learn how to recognize water that is safe to drink.
How To: Block recent activities on Facebook
This video is about how to block recent activities on Facebook. The first thing that you will have to do is to log in to your Facebook account. After logging in to your account, the next thing that you will have to do is to go to account settings and look for the "Ads and Pages". After you have found "Ads and Pages", click on the "Edit Settings" and go to the "Special Permissions" tab and uncheck "Publish recent activity" box then press "Okay" after wards. The next step is to look for "Events...
How To: Pan for gold in ancient riverbeds and high benches
There's still a ton of gold to be had out there, you just need to know how to find it. There a certain spots to look for, like ancient riverbeds and high benches. This video will show you where and how to pan for gold in ancient riverbeds and high benches. Learn how to find them and what to look for.
How To: Listen to FM Radio on a Google Android Smartphone
Android smartphones have all sorts of connectivity chips built in, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, and mobile data. But what about AM or FM radio, two of the most common methods of wireless communication?
How To: Write Constructor and Destructor Functions in C
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How To: Watch the 2012 London Olympics Online (Legally)
Later today, the Olympics are kicking off in London on NBC and its partner stations. However, if you don't have cable or a television with some good reception—or if you'd rather just follow the events on-the-go or at your desk—you're not out of luck. Photo by Locog
Instagram 101: How to Track & Manage Your Hashtags
Hashtags are one of the most important marketing tools available to you on Instagram. Although, it's hard to know which hashtags are working for you or not. You may think #fun is a good one to use but is it really? Okay, yeah, it's a popular one. But that doesn't mean it's the right one for you to use.
News: The Top 6 Apps for Enjoying Instagram Photos Away from Your iPhone (Mac or PC)
Instagram is one of the hottest mobile apps to date, yet they have no way to upload photos straight from your computer. You can log into the Instagram web app to like and comment on photos in your feed, but that's about it. Fortunately, there are third-party apps that let you do more on Instagram from your Mac or Windows computer, so you can enjoy Instagram pics on the big screen instead of your tiny iPhone or Android device.
How To: Put the Chumby guts kit together
Chumby is the dream toy of hackers and tinkerers everywhere. Made up of a few simple parts, Chumby takes your favorite parts of the Internet and streams it so that you'll always have access to your favorite podcasts, music, photos, games and more. What's great is that you can put together the Chumby yourself. In this video MAKE shows us how to put the Chumby guts kit together. Be sure to make sure you have all the required parts.
News: IBM's Visual Censor Patent Is the AR Nightmare 'Black Mirror' Warned Us About
In the latest example of life imitating art, IBM has applied for a patent for a video censoring system that looks a lot like the "Arkangel" child monitoring system from the latest collection of modern sci-fi fables from Black Mirror on Netflix.
News: How to Get Unlimited YouTube & Google Play Movies on T-Mobile
Google dropped its opposition to T-Mobile's Binge On service due to some favorable policy changes at the magenta carrier. From now on, YouTube and Google Play Movies will happily work with the feature. Binge On rolled out late last year, allowing many customers to receive unlimited video streaming at 480p. That's not a great offer if you care about video quality, but it's nice if you want to save money.
How To: Apps & Extensions You Should Be Using Right Now in Chrome
If you use Google Chrome as your default desktop/laptop browser, then Chrome OS will be pretty easy to get up and running if transitioning from Windows or macOS. Google has created an operating system that is fast, lightweight, and versatile enough to be adopted by pros and novices alike.
How To: Download SoundCloud Tracks for Offline Playback on Your Samsung Galaxy Note 3
I love finding new artists on SoundCloud and listening to the tracks they put up. While some artists allow fans to download their tracks, others don't, leaving you to constantly load up their webpage to have a listen.
How To: Use the basic functions of Windows Media Player 12 in Windows 7
Windows Media Player 12 is ONLY available for Windows 7 (sorry Vista and XP users), but with it's functionality, it may be worth the upgrade (if you haven't already). This video outlines a few of the simple tasks that WMP12 can perform in W7.
How To: Play Matt Redman's "Blessed Be Your Name" on guitar
Grab your acoustic guitar, strap, and your pick and check out this free guitar lesson. This video tutorial will teach you Christian rock guitarists how to play a solo from a Matt Redman song. Not just any Matt Redman song, but one of his greatest: "Blessed Be Your Name." And just so you know, here are the lyrics to go along with this instructional guitar lesson:
Netflix 101: Choosing the Netflix Plan That's Right for You
Netflix offers three different tiers of service. The good news is that no matter which subscription plan you choose, the available content is the same. Whether you choose the cheapest plan or the most expensive, you'll be able to watch any TV show or movie in Netflix's library. But there are other things to consider when choosing the plan that's right for you and your smartphone.
How To: Security-Oriented C Tutorial 0x15 - File I/O
Hello readers, in this tutorial, we will be discussing how to perform file operations such as reading and writing.
How To: Play the Largest Pokémon Game in History on Your Android Device
Online gaming is nothing new, and with live YouTube streams becoming ever more popular, there always seems to be a way to watch people play video games. Twitch TV offers the same spectator experience you've come to know and love, but the people over at TwitchPlaysPokémon have gone a step further and made it so that the spectators are the ones playing the game.
News: 5 Reasons Why the Galaxy S20 Is a Beastly Gaming Phone
Mobile gaming has exploded, with roughly $70 billion in revenue in 2019. This gave rise to the so-called gaming phone, headlined by names like Razer and ASUS. While the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra are being marketed as everyman devices, make no mistake — these are unstoppable mobile gaming machines.
How To: Watch the 2018 NBA Finals on Your Smartphone for Free — Without a Cable Subscription
After two dramatic Conference Finals, the dust has settled to reveal ... the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Well, at least the Irving-less Celtics and Rockets (short of Chris Paul for Games 6 and 7) gave it their all. With these teams battling for the fourth straight time, people want to know if the Cavs can even up the score at 2-2.
How To: Install HTC's BlinkFeed Launcher on Any Android Device
HTC's Sense UI is generally regarded as one of the best manufacturer-skinned versions of Android. This is mainly due to the subtle and classy styling of the interface, as well as some unique features that are added in here and there.
How To: Watch Replays of the 2012 Presidential Debates Online
The last presidential debate of 2012 is over between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Governor Mitt Romney. Now it's up to you to choose your candidate by election day on November 6th, 2012, and more importantly—VOTE!
News: The Future of the AR Cloud — a Thousand Walled Gardens Bloom
By far the most significant development for AR in the coming months and years — the development that will drive AR adoption — will be our reliance upon the AR cloud.
News: Sexually Confused Fish Are the Canary in the Coal Mine of Water Pollution—But Bacteria Could Come to the Rescue
Exposed to hormones, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals, the beautiful wild fish in Canada's Grand River have taken on some pretty odd characteristics—they're turning into females. A long-term study suggests using bacteria to manage polluted water could turn the tide for feminized fish.
News: Snapchat AR Lenses Jump from Mobile to Desktop with Snap Camera App
For the entirety of its existence, Snapchat has lived on mobile, but in its quest to lead the augmented reality industry, the company is now bringing those mobile AR experiences to desktops.
News: Share the HoloLens Experience Through MR Studio ViewPoint from Arvizio
HoloLens developer Arvizio has expanded its collaboration suite of tools for enterprises with a device that can stream and record mixed reality experiences in high-definition for local and remote audiences.
News: Starks AR Headset Displays Subtitles for Hearing Impaired
The more impressive demonstrations of the capabilities of augmented reality add another dimension to what we see in the real world.
News: The HoloLens Can Now Wirelessly Use a PC's CPU & GPU for Faster Development Cycles
Virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive tether to desktop computers with robust GPUs in order to harness their power. The free-roaming, cordless Microsoft HoloLens forgoes those chains but loses a bit of graphical processing power in the mix. However, a recent report suggests we may get the best of both worlds.
Review: My 6 Months Using the 12.9-Inch iPad Pro
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro was released in stores on November 11, 2015, and a couple days later I went to an Apple Store and to check it out in person. I had mixed feelings about the tablet, but was intrigued overall—so much so that over the next few weeks, as I found myself hearing more and more about the device, a thought began to take hold in the back of my mind—I really want one. At the same time, I was hesitant about dropping roughly 10 Benjamins for a tablet!
How To: Build a Netflix IR Sock (That Pauses Netflix When You Fall Asleep)
To help keep sleepy binge-watchers from sleep-"watching," Netflix asks if you're still watching after a semi-short period of time. This means that it could be anywhere from 1 to 5 episodes that you slept through, which is better than 2 seasons, I guess—but it doesn't make it any easier to find out where you left off.
Hack Like a Pro: Digital Forensics for the Aspiring Hacker, Part 7 (Windows Sysinternals)
Welcome back, my aspiring hackers! In many of my earlier tutorials, I mentioned the complementary nature of hacking and forensics. Both disciplines, hacking and forensics, benefit from a knowledge of the other. In many cases, both disciplines will use the same tool. In this tutorial, we will use another tool that can be used in either discipline—Sysinternals—a suite of tools developed by Mark Russinovich.
How To: Cast Podcasts with Podcast Addict for Android
Podcasts have been around and popular for close to a decade now. For the uninitiated, podcasts are like radio shows that can be downloaded directly from the web and listened to on any device. Up until now, only paid apps allowed podcasts to be casted via Chromecast, but with the latest update to Xavier Guillemane's Podcast Addict, you can now do the same thing for free!