How To: Get 'trace' in soap making
One of the most misunderstood terms in cold process soap making is the word "trace." Find out what how to test and achieve trace in your next soap project.
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How To: Build a solar powered water distiller
Build your very own solar water distiller to discover how nature filters water via the sun and evaporation. The correct term for this is distillation.
News: GDC Survey Says Developers Are Bullish on HoloLens, Slow to Mobile AR Versus VR
A new survey of game developers paints a somewhat less than rosy future for augmented reality gaming, but there's still some hope for its long-term prospects.
How To: Create Snooki's trashy "Jersey Shore" makeup look for Halloween
In terms of Halloween costume popularity, we think dressing up as Snooki from "Jersey Shore" only falls behind going as a vampire and as Lady Gaga. After all, the Jersey gal has a whole lotta fun personality and personal style to work with.
How To: Master the vocabulary and terminology of music theory
Knowing music theory never hurt anyone—not Bach, not Chopin, not Schoenberg. Even if you fancy yourself a musical iconoclast, the better you know the rules of music, the better equipped you'll be to break them down the line. In this free video music theory lesson, you'll learn how to use and understand the most frequently used terms and phrases in music theory. For more information, including a very thorough overview, watch this helpful musician's guide.
How To: Use opaque watercolors in Chinese watercolor painting
The esteemed tradition of Chinese watercolor goes back thousands of years and hasn't changed much in terms of composition, subject matter, and materials used. So back then as much as today sky dieties and kings would sip green tea outside pagodas perched high above the clouds, surrounded by monumental mountains and far removed from mortal space.
How To: Hack the web game The Breach
The Breach is one of the many popular online games available from Kongregate Games. Like any game, it can be rendered more enjoyable in the long-term by cheating at it. This video will show you how to use Cheat Engine 5.6 to hack the game and give yourself more experience points, making your character nearly indestructible. Don't let the zombies win, watch this video!
How To: Stretch a pair of shoes with a two-way shoe stretcher
Have a pair of shoes that are a bit too tight in terms of length and width but which are otherwise perfect? With a two-way shoe stretcher, this problem is easily resolved. And this handy cobbler's guide presents an easy-to-follow overview of how to use one. For more information, and to get started expanding your own shoes with a two-way shoe expander tool, give this tutorial a look.
How To: Pair your phone with a 2009 Nissan head unit
In this video, learn how to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone with your new 2009 Nissan head unit. This procedure should work with multiple Nissan models and is not as simple as other car makers, but is equally effective. This will take a few extra minutes but is worth it in terms of safety and simplicity once it is up and running.
How To: Play blues and diatonic harmonica
Many people try to play blues harmonica without understanding the blues. This video describes blues music in terms of a modified major scale and then shows how this can be applied to both keyboard and harmonica.
How To: Extend the length of a class paper
Watch this video to learn a simple cheat that will make your paper longer. Good trick to know when you are in a crunch and need to stretch your class paper. You will need to use your existing term paper and either Microsoft Word or Open Office to use the Find&Replace command. Here's some forums you can post anonymously with other like-minded, less scrupulous people: http://academicdishonesty.net
How To: Make a DIY photography bokeh for a camera
How to make that cardboard hood to assist you in making your own custom bokeh when shooting images.
How To: Scout for locations, guerilla style
No, this isn't location scouting in the professional, industry term, where often paperwork and legal matters become involved. We mean it in the way that guerrilla filmmakers mean it.
How To: Create a burnished setting in sterling silver rings
This video discusses stone settings and various jewelry terms. It also shows how to create a burnished setting in a sterling silver ring.
How To: Wear Hijab in different styles
Learn how to wear different types of hijab in different styles in this two part series. The hijab details have been explained in terms of the hijab material and hijab durability.
How To: Find Specific Words or Phrases in Websites on Chrome
While browsing the web on a computer, most of us are familiar with using Ctrl + F (or Command + F) to search for a specific word on a page — but what if you want to do that on mobile? If you're using Google Chrome, there's a simple way to search for specific words on iPhone or Android.
News: Capital One Introduces AR Features to Ease the Car-Buying Experience
If you're playing word association with the terms "augmented reality" and "automobiles," your first thoughts probably center on navigation displays in cars or virtual models of exotic vehicles.
News: Driverless, Autonomous, Self-Driving… Naming a Baby Is Easier Than Naming New Car Tech
Many new parents will tell you how hard it is to name a baby. Some have stories of how they knew what the name of their child would be from before conception, only to change their mind when they were born. Sometimes new babies can go weeks without a name since there is an endless selection to choose from.
Hugging the Web (Part 1: Introduction)
Greetings, hackers and friends! I know it has been a while since I posted a tutorial, and hopefully I can make up for that by posting a series.
Organic, Cage-Free, Natural: The Truth Behind Egg & Chicken Labels
Food labeling is a tricky beast. For instance, when I read the words "cage-free" on an egg carton, I think it means that happy chickens frolic in a sunlit meadow all the livelong day until they're gently herded into a clean, sweet-smelling coop to lay a few dozen eggs—which I can purchase for a reasonable price, of course.
News: Why Men Should Choose Designer Shirts
Have you ever heard the expression "Dress for Success" or "Clothes Make the Man"? When you're wearing a perfectly fitted designer shirt, something inside just shouts, "I look good" and when you genuinely think that, those feeling are radiated outward to all your come in contact with. That said, what kind of designer shirt are you interested in, a bargain basement discount, or one tailored made, outlining your best features?
How To: Build a Weatherproof Camera Enclosure for Long Term Time-Lapses
There are plenty of ways to create time-lapse photos and videos, but most of them are taken over the course of several hours. If you want to do a longer term shoot over several weeks or months, you'll need a battery that can last that long, and you probably don't want to leave your DSLR sitting somewhere for that amount of time anyway.
How To: Decide if you want to go to cosmetology school
The term "cosmetology" is not what most people think it means. In fact, cosmetology involves the study of skin, hair, and nails, rather than makeup.
How To: Create a feminine Dutch halo and short curly hairstyle
For girls, short hair is a lot easier to manage than longer strands, with one caveat: You're much more limited in terms of what hairstyles you can do. But fret not. If your hair doesn't quite skim your shoulders yet, check out this hairstyling video to learn two super cute, feminine looks for girls with shorter strands.
How To: Disassemble a Nokia N97 smartphone
The Nokia N97 is more than a year old, making it practically a grandad in cell phone terms, but it's still a great unit. If yours is having problems and you want to inspect it's internals, watch this video for a guide to disassembling the device completely.
How To: Eat food that will improve your mood
When most people stress-eat they turn to sweets to cheer them up. Did you know that there are foods that will actually improve your mood if your consume them regularly? Watch this video to learn how eating fish, sesame seeds, and other moods can improve your mood long-term.
How To: Fill out schedule A deductions of the federal 1040
The world of taxes and filling out the 1040 form itself is pretty confusing, especially if you're unsure about the terms, "deductions" and "credits". In this video you will get a full walkthrough of how tax deductions work and how to fill out the Schedule A portion of the 1040 form for your federal income taxes.
How To: Make a homemade fire extinguisher with items from around the house
If you're planning on making a fire and don't have a big fire extinguisher laying around, you may think that you're all out of options. But if you've got a water bottle, some baking soda, vinegar, dish soap and a little water you're all set to go! This video shows you how to create a short term, home made fire extinguisher and also demonstrates its effectiveness.
How To: Make chocolate volcano cupcakes with Hershey's kisses
Real volcanos are no fun, but chocolate ones sure are! Whether you're baking a chocolate cupcake or cake, adding the term "volcano" to the mix means adding a lot of extra gooey chocolate.
How To: Calculate the greatest common factor of a set of terms
Need to know how to find the greatest common factor or GCF for a set of numbers? Learn how with this free video lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps (or just finish your homework or study for that next big test).
How To: Simplify & solve multi-step equations in algebra
Looking for a primer on how to combine like terms and/or use the distributive property to solve algebraic equations? Learn how with this free video lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps (or just finish your homework or study for that next big test).
How To: Play "Live Like We're Dying" by Kris Allen on acoustic
This easy acoustic guitar instructional video demonstrates how to play the popular song "Live Like We're Dying" by Kris Allen. It breaks the song down into very simple terms, including descriptions of the picking and chords, but if you want the tabs, they can be found here.
How To: Bugle for elk
Troy from MOSSBACK at the 2008 Hunting Show Salt Lake City shares inside secrets on how to call elk. Bugle for elk is a term for elk calling and can be done in competition or in the field of competition.
How To: Julienne vegetables
Learn how to julienne vegetables. Julienne is the French term for vegetables cut in long thin strips, like a matchstick. Mastering the method of julienning vegetables will not only improve your presentation, it will also endure more even, consistent cooking. To julienne, you'll need vegetables (like carrots and peppers) and a sharp knife.
How To: Get out of your cell phone contract for free
Cell phone contracts might seem iron-clad, but loopholes may let you get out of your plan without paying a dime.
How To: Perform finger gymnastics on acoustic guitar
Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video that shows you how to perform finger gymnastics. "Finger Gymnastics" is a term used for warm-ups, stretching, and any type of practice on the guitar. Finger gymnastics are a great way to strengthen the fingers and get your fret hand and pick hand working together. Improve your guitar playing skills by watching this short tutorial video to practice finger gymnastics on acoustic guitar.
How To: Avoid a phase when recording audio
You might have heard the term "phase" before, but do you know what it is? Check out this instructional recording video that demonstrates how to avoid a phase. Hear some audio examples and learn to listen for a phase. Record better sound quality by learning a few tricks outlined in this tutorial video.
How To: Increase your speed to love running more
Check out this instructional cross country video that shows you how to increase your speed so that you love running more. Most runners have long term goals to increase their speed. Speed is a sign of progress. Whatever your motivation, introducing speed drills just once a week will improve your fitness and stamina. Speed workouts don't have to be intimidating at all with this tutorial.
How To: Say Japanese location words like here, there, & where
Where to start when learning a language, that's neither here nor there. This video language lesson starts building up a basic Japanese vocabulary of location words. Watch this video Japanese language tutorial and learn how to say some terms associated with places, like here, there, and where.
How To: Rhyme with Cockney slang
Just having a bubble bath - laugh , how many times do I say your and look at the monitor - hopping pot - a lot. Check out this instructional English language video for a lesson in rhyming using Cockney slang. Rhyming slang is a form of slang in which a word is replaced by another word or term that rhymes with it. Watch this language tutorial and start incorporating some Cockney slang into everyday conversations.