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How To: Eject a CD from a Mac computer through a terminal

In this tutorial, we learn how to eject a CD from a Mac computer through a terminal. Now, go to the finder and click on the applications folder. Scroll down to the bottom and open up utilities, then the terminal. Once you are inside this new screen, type in "drutil tray eject". Now, when you press return the icons will disappear and your disc will pop out of your computer. This will work most of the time and help your computer eject the CD without you having to restart your computer and losin...

How To: Apply provisional cast-ons to your knitting project

Hard edged cast-ons in knitting are difficult to remove, so it's important to also know how to complete loose cast-ons that easily remove themselves from your knitting project. Loose cast-ons allow you to hold a knit in place so you can return to it later (so, for instance, you want to knit the sleeve of a sweater first and want the chest area, which you are currently knitting, to stay in place).

How To: Open .zip files

In this tutorial, we learn how to open .zip files. First, go to the start menu and search for "regedit.exe", then press enter. After this, a new window will pop up, open the computer icon, then open "current user", "software", "Microsoft", "Windows", then "current version". Now, click on the explorer folder, then the "file exts" folder and ".zip" folder. You should now see three different folders, right click on "user choice", then delete it. Exit this program, and now return to your zip fold...

How To: Get install0us v2.5 for iPod Touch or iPhone

This video tutorial is in the Electronics category which will show you how to get install0us v2.5 for iPod Touch or iPhone. Click on Cydia and let it open up. Once it is open, click on manage > sources > hackulo.us > installous > modify > remove. Then go back to sources > edit > add. In the URL box, type in cydia.install0us.com and then click 'add source'. Then click return to Cydia and click 'done'. Then go back to manage > sources > install0us repository and here you will see the install0us...

How To: Do a yoga sequence to center the mind and regain focus

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a mind centering yoga sequence. Begin by sitting back on your heels and brings your hands together in front of your chest. Inhale as you bring the arms out and above your head. Exhale as you place the right hand on the floor and extend the left foot out. Then as you inhale, reach upward with your left hand. Now exhale and return to the starting position. Do this on the opposite side as well. This video will benefit those viewers who are interest...

How To: Do a yoga arm balance crow pose

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a arm balance crow yoga pose. Begin by twisting your wrist back to face your fingers to your knees. Feel a deep stretch and take about 5-8 deep breathes. Then go into an easy forward bend, with your hip-width apart and your knees bent. Place your hands flat onto the floor and tuck your chin into your chest. In that position, move forward by looking up and going onto the balls of your feet. Then return to the starting position. This video will be...

How To: Do a yoga boat pose with a twist for power

In this tutorial, Dina Prioste shows us how to do a yoga boat pose with a twist for power. First, begin in a boat pose raising your legs up and facing forward. Interlace your hands together and inhale. Exhale and twist to the left and right side while pushing your legs forward and back. Next, place your hands on the floor and fall into a reverse tabletop position. Inhale and exhale several times in this position, then return to the boat twists and do quicker for twelve times each side. Rememb...

How To: Sort data with sorting functions in Microsoft Excel

Whether you're interested in learning Microsoft Excel from the bottom up or just looking to pick up a few tips and tricks, you're in the right place. In this tutorial from everyone's favorite digital spreadsheet guru, ExcelIsFun, the 16th installment in his "Highline Excel Class" series of free video Excel lessons, you'll learn how to sort data in MS Excel. Specifically, you'll see the following:

How To: Do normal probability calculations on a calculator

Probability computation is a complex process and even using a calculator can be difficult. But normal probability calculations can be performed quickly with the help of calculator once you know how to use it. So when you have to calculate a probability from a normal distribution you can use the functions on your scientific calculator. You can use the normal CDF function from you calculator to compute the area under a normal curve. The function requires lower band and upper band values, the me...

How To: Put your Blackberry into vibrate mode

Having your Blackberry ring during an important meeting or business event can be embarrassing and unprofessional. www.myblackberrytv.com shows us how to quickly and quietly put your Blackberry into 'vibrate mode' profile to avoid a potentially embarrassing situation. It's as simple as pressing the 'Q' character for two seconds! Turning the 'Vibrate mode' profile off is just as easy, simply press the 'Q' character again for two seconds and you'll return to your normal profile. Be sure to check...

How To: Use the Outline View in Pages '09

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the Outline View in Pages '09 from a Mac computer. Begin by opening a new document and then click on Outline from the toolbar. The first level will automatically be set as a heading when you type your text. Each time your press the Return key, another heading will be created. Using the buttons on the toolbar, users are able to demote and promote headings at different levels. In the pull-down menu, users are able to select the type of text level...

How To: Use email on your Blackberry

In this video, Jake Allman from Butterscotch.com shows us how to use e-mail on a Blackberry. First, configure your e-mail account onto your Blackberry. You will need your login information as well as internet information to do this. Now, return to the main screen and click on "messages". Once you are in it, you can tap on your e-mail messages to read them and you can compose new ones to anyone or any Blackberry messenger. New e-mails can also be composed from the address book if you want to d...

How To: Do a proper cartwheel

HaverfordHighSchool shows viewers how to do a proper cartwheel. First, your starting position should be a lunge - with one foot forward, hands up in the air, and palms forward. Next, you should reach forward and put your hands on the ground. While doing this, you should kick and push off of the ground using your foot and swing it over your head. After doing so, you should return back to the lunge and finally land in the lunge position. Remember to keep your body as straight as possible and fi...

How To: Use the Tile Visuals tool with VoiceOver in Mac OS X

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the Tile Visuals tool with the Voice Over application on a Mac OS X computer. This feature will dim the screen so that the user will be able to go over the Voice Over commands. To enable Voice Over, press the Command and F5 key. To tile the visuals, press the Command, Option and F10 key. Now when users navigate through the screen, only the contents over the Voice Over cursor can be visible. To return to the normal view, press the Control, Optio...

How To: Prevent yellow jackets from nesting in your home walls

Rick Steinau with Ask the Exterminator demonstrates how to prevent yellow jackets from nesting in your home's walls. In mid to late summer yellow jacket populations increase. Yellow jackets can find spaces in the veneer or in cracks in bricks or siding. You can hear scratching noises in your walls as the wasps move. Observe wasp activity late in the day when they return to their nest for the night. Treat reachable holes with pesticide dust and a bellows. Leave the hole open to let the wasps f...

How To: Make lemongrass consommé

Suzanne Tracht makes a lovely lemongrass consomme for matzo ball soup. She starts with 2 whole chickens and throws them into a pot full of water with celery and some lemon grass. The lemon grass is prepared by crushing it with the back of a knife. She next adds a lime leaf, ginger, and a coarsely chopped onion. Finally, she adds garlic, red chilies, and white parts of leeks. She puts the pot onto the stove and brings it to a simmer. She is careful to lower the heat so it maintains a simmer an...

How To: Store ginger, garlic & green chili paste

Bhavna shows us how to store ginger, garlic and green chili paste. The demonstration is done with ginger. Cut the ginger into small pieces. Skin can be left on or if you prefer you can remove the skin. Put the pieces of ginger into the food processor and blend. After the ginger has blended, remove and put into a bowl. Add lots of salt for freezing. Fold the salt into the ginger. Place into plastic containers for freezing. The same process is done for garlic and green chilies. When you are rea...

How To: Get bigger pecs while doing dish rag housework

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to build bigger breasts or pecs while doing a dish rag house cleaning. The materials required for this workout are 2 dust rags, a dirty floor and a pillow. Begin by resting your knees on the pillow and go into a semi push-up position while holding the rags in each hand. Now slide your arms horizontally out as slow as possible, until your chest touches the floor. Then return to the starting position and repeat this movement several times for a set. Thi...

How To: Restore an iPod Touch or iPhone without updating

This video will show you how to restore you iPod touch or iPhone to the original version. This will erase everything off you device and return it to the factory settings. This is a useful tool if you have made a mistake on jail breaking or for whatever reason you might have. You will have to download firmware and then attach your phone to your computer. This tutorial will take you step by step through the process of downloading and what to select to achieve this goal that you would like. Just...

How To: Remove the macro warning in Excel

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to remove the macro warning in Microsoft Excel. When you see the warning, click Enable Macros. Then right-click on of the sheet tabs and select View Code. Open the Modules folder menu. Now right-click on the module and select Remove Module. Click No to prevent the Module from exporting as a saved text. To go back to Excel, click on File and click on Close and Return to Microsoft Excel. Click on Save to save your workbook. This video will benefit those...

How To: Do a system restore in Windows Vista

In this video, we learn how to perform a system restore on an HP Touchsmart PC. A system restore will return your computer to a previous point in time. This will not change anything you've currently downloaded or any files you have. First, go to the main desktop then click on "start", then "all programs" then "pc help and tools" then click on "recovery manager". A page will pop up and click on "advanced options". You will now be presented will several options, choose the one that says "restor...

How To: Get big, ripped arms with kettlebells

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to get bigger and ripped arms with kettle-bells. This video provides three different exercises involving the kettle-bell. The exercises are: gunslinger, triceps extension and push-ups. For the gunslinger, stand up with knees bent and feet slightly wider than the hips. Now shrug your shoulder as you raise the bell. Then point it out and return to the starting position. For the triceps extension, go on your knees and raise the bell straight up. Then low...

How To: Make corn husk dolls

This video teaches you a simple and easy way to make corn dollies. For those of you that don't know, corn dollies are the homes for the spirits of corn that have lost their homes during the harvest. The spirits will live in the doll throughout the winter and will be returned to the fields the forthcoming spring. To make these you will need corn husks, Sharpies, a pair of scissors, and ribbons of your desired color. These corn dollies are a fun project for kids and will be sure to help create ...

How To: Disable the user account control in Windows Vista/7

ClosetFool shows you how to disable UAC in Windows 7 and Vista. UAC is there to protect your computer by asking if you authorized the program to run or make changes. However, it can become annoying constantly having to click "continue" in the dialog box when trying to run programs. To disable it, first click the start button. Type UAC into the search box. The search should return with one selection. Click on it, and select whichever setting you like. In this video, ClosetFool set it to "never...

How To: Top or stop dahlias by the Dahlia Guy

In return, this allows the it to become more fuller and have more blossoms. This is done due to the fact that dahlias tend to grow in only one branch. One can top or stop dahlias by cutting the main stem just a couple of inches from the top. One can also use there fingers to snip off the top of the branch. Topping or stopping dahlias can be done upon planting them but also when you dead head later in the summer.

How To: Install foam gaskets under light switch plates

To install foam gaskets under light switch plates and outlet covers you will need a screwdriver. Installing foam gaskets under light switch plates or outlet covers on an outer wall is a great way to stop air leaks in your home. First, use your screwdriver to remove the light switch plate cover. Install the foam gasket by placing it over the light switch. Next, replace the light switch plate. Return the screws to their original positions and tighten the screws with your screwdriver. Follow the...

How To: Mount ISO image files using Furius ISO Mount

This is a tutorial video on how to use a virtual CD/DVD drive software tool called Furius ISO Mount. Furius ISO Mount is an .ISO, .IMG, .BIN, .MDF, and .NRG image management utility, that allows you to automatically mount and unmount disk image files. This utility application will allow you to mount multiple images at once, burn image files to optical disk, and create MD5 and SHA1 checksums to verify the that the image files are not corrupted. This program also automatically creates mount poi...

How To: Hack a Vending Machine in 3 Easy Steps

How to get a vending machine to pay you for its goodies, instead of you paying for them. First off, find a older vending machine, and insert your dollar bill as you normally would. Once you have entered it, you can select which ever item you want. Then quickly, before the item dispenses, hold up on the gate to prevent the item from falling. When it falls, it should rest on the back of the gate you're holding up—don't let go yet. After a long wait, the vending machine will think nothing dispen...

How To: Use Windows Vista Remote Desktop

Learn how to use Windows Vista remote desktop on your computer in simple steps. First go to Control panel, select 'User accounts' and create a password for your account. Now right-click on My Computer, select 'Properties' and click on 'Remote settings'. Now select the user you created by searching and return back to the properties area. Go to 'Advanced system settings', click the Computer name tab and find your computer name. Now open the Remote desktop connection, enter your name and enter y...

How To: Find your lost iPhone or iTouch

Here you will be shown how to find your iPhone or iPod Touch if you were to lose it. Add this application so that you will be able to find your iPhone or iPod Touch if you were to lose it. Go to the App store and do a search for "If Found". it is a free application by MobilityWare. Install and type in the needed information. Use this as your wallpaper. The person who finds your phone does not know your code, so they will not be able to see your personal things. All they will be able to see is...

How To: Text message with an iPhone

Learn how to send an instant message on your iPhone. Tap the Messaging Icon with your finger. To compose a new message, tap the New Text icon in the upper-right hand corner. Enter a phone number or a name from your contact list into the "To:" field. Type in text message using the keyboard at the bottom of the screen. When message is complete, tap Send. To return to message list, tap the Messaging Icon again. To text a reply to a previous conversation, tap on that conversation, add text and ta...

How To: Remove the gas cap on a 2010 Toyota 4Runner

The Toyota 4Runner has a manual fuel filler door. To gain access the gas cap open the door. When open the gas cap, turn it counter clockwise slowly. Then pause a few second before remove the cap. You can hang the cap on the back of filler door. The video also advises that Toyota suggests to use regular unleaded 87-octane gasoline. After filling gasoline return the cap and turn clockwise until you hear one click. The 4Runner's closed fuel system will dramatically reduce fuel evaporation. If th...

How To: Hack a Vending Machine for Change

This video demonstrates a way to hack a vending machine for change. First, you should press the top selection button four times, and then press the very last button three times. Then, hold the fourth button from the top and press the last button once more. If done correctly, the vending machine will return four quarters (one dollar) in change. This video may be helpful for people who want to hack a vending machine or who need some quick change.

How To: Work your lower abs with a hanging leg raise

It's never a bad time to get excellent abs. This instructional video demonstrates how to exercise your lower abdominal muscles with hanging leg raises. This routine is especially effective because it maximizes spinal flexion and extension. The focus of the exercise should be about rolling the hips up to generate an abdominal contraction, then returning to a good lumbar curve to relax and stretch out the abs. A good stretch at the end range of motion allows for a better workout and builds flex...

How To: Do alternate heel touches to lose love handles

This video demonstrates an easy exercise, that anyone can do at home to get rid of love handles and improve overall physique. Lying down on the floor, you must bend your knees and keep your feet 18 to 24 inches apart. With your arms straight down on the side of your body, crunch forward and to the side a few inches, reaching for your left heel with your left hand. Return to the starting position and repeat the exercise to the other side. This is one repetition. This video is a good visual dem...

How To: Make delicious fried tempura ice cream

The chef's name appears and music plays and a woman's voice tells the ingredients for fried tempura ice cream. A woman appears and mixes tempura batter in a bowl with ice water. She tells you how to form ice cream balls and wrap them to place in the freezer for an hour. She them returns to show you how to wrap the ice cream with angel food cake after which you dip in batter and fry. Finally serving it on a garnished plate. Watching this video will help you successfully make and serve fried ic...

How To: Jump higher and run faster using split squat jumps

There are a number of exercises you can do to improve your jumping and running. Start by standing with one leg forward and one leg back with both feet pointing forward. Keep the pressure on the heel of your front foot and position your back foot on its toes. Lower by bending your front knee and stop when your back knee almost touches the ground. Explode upwards extending both legs as you do. When landing try to remain balanced and return to the split squat position.