Remember the last time this happened to you? You got home, put on a DVD to watch, and got stuck watching about 12 trailers and ads before you even got to the movie. Pressing the menu button didn't help, and you felt powerless against the MPAA. Well, check out this tip from CNET. All you have to do the next time you pop in your DVD is the following: 1. Play DVD. 2. When the trailer starts, click Stop twice. 3. Then click Play. Voila! The DVD will now play your movie.
Cardtrickteacher takes us through one of his favorite card tricks, the Triumph card trick. He explains that this involves using the audience, which he adequately emulates using just himself. Showing amazing dexterity, he goes through the process of the card trick in real time at first, showing us how exactly the card trick would look in real life and leaving us astounded. He then systematically breaks down the card trick showing each individual step and explaining with such clarity that even ...
Image consultant, Sara Connolly shows you how do look good when asking for that promotion or at that meeting. In order to become successful you need to look like you already ARE successful so have a go at this serious boardroom look. Immaculate make-up is part of your professional image and you need to look confident and powerful but who has time for that in the morning. This 10 minute routine will have you looking the part in no time, perfect for the mature lady.
Can't seem to win at the craps tables? How about any other dice game? There are a ton of fun dice games out there, but rolling the number you need to win is pure luck, or is it?
With Modern Warfare 2 being the newest and most anticipated game on the market, naturally you probably will want to learn how to get the achievements. With Modern Warfare 2 achievements, you can boost your GamerScore on the Xbox360 and be able to show off your COD6 skills.
See how to start using BoinxTV with this overview video. Learn the basics of BoinxTV and see how to turn any modern Macintosh computer into a television studio!
Welcome to a tennis lesson from FuzzyYellowBalls, the the best place to learn how to play tennis online. Our free video tennis lessons teach you how to play the game in a new way that combines technical analysis, visual learning, and step-by-step progressions.
It's time for Halloween, maybe it's time for your ultimate independent horror movie you've been dying to make, whatever the case may be, you're going to need some blood, you're going to need some weapons... you're going to need a bloody knife wound.
This is a tutorial video on how to play "Postcards From Italy" on the ukulele. It goes over the tuning, chords, hammer-ons, strumming, and timing. The song has two very distinct parts and it switches from one part to the next in about the middle of the song.
Over the years, I have enjoyed playing with Asterisk. I have found Asterisk to be extremely powerful and fun to play with. There are several books and many scattered how to articles out there, but most are outdated and the information required to build Asterisk from beginning to end can be a bit daunting. I wanted to combine all the steps into a single article and share my experience with everyone. If I have left out any steps please let me know.
How cool is the time vortex effect in the opening titles of the BBC's Doctor Who? If you would like to know how to recreate that FX for your own video, watch this Blender 2.5.7 tutorial. The technique covered in this video can also be used to model a roller coaster track.
Does it get any cuter than an origami strawberry? We think not. Whether you're itching for spring or just need something fun to do to pass the time, you can produce these lifelike mini strawberries in no time.
Most people can barely be bothered to carry their wallets all the time, let alone a survival kit. When they're all dead from a massive natural disaster or terrorist attack, you'll know you were right to watch this video and prepare an every day carry (EDC) kit that ensure you will have the tools you need to survive with you at all times.
Got very little time to get your hair ready for a big party but forgot to bring your curling iron along with you? Don't fret - as long as you have a flat iron you can achieve buxom curls in no time.
Chances are you've seen and/or read about how to do a smoky eye in all its wonderful variations thousands of times. And by now you're probably getting sick and tired of watching the same "blend, blend, blend" instructions time after time.
Trust us when we say that no woman out there can resist the temptations of a chocolate dessert. Whether it's white chocolate drizzled on top of strawberries or chocolate lava cake, there's something about chocolate that draws us in time after time.
If we had the time, we would totally make all of our own Valentine's Day cards. But if you have kids, then you know that crafting 36 individual cards for each student is more than a pain in the behind.
Romantic dinners are sort of a "no duh" when it comes to relationship maintenance. And while when you're a fresh couple you probably have these fun dinner dates all the time, if you're married with kids you're probably spending more time putting your five-year-old on time out at the dinner table for shooting peas at his brother than you are adoring your husband.
Time lapse is a dynamic filming technique, and can be even more interesting if the camera is moving while it films. You can achieve this effect by using the Dynamic Perception Stage Zero Dolly, MX2 DollyShield and Pentax K7, and this tutorial shows you how.
A holiday dinner should be delicious and memorable, but for the cook it should also be uncomplicated and not time consuming. The most important part about the holidays is enjoying time with your family, right?
In this tutorial, we learn how to crochet a left handed snowflake. Start out with a chain 7, then join. For round 1, you will do a chain 6, then single crochet in the loop five times. Then, chain 3 and join at the beginning of the chain. For round 2, chain 3 in the next loop, then chain 8 and single crochet in the same loop, five times total. After this, chain 3 a single crochet and then triple crochet at the base of the beginning loop to join. For round 3, single crochet in the same loop, th...
In this video, we learn how to rosin a violin bow for the first time. To start, you will want to tighten the hair on the bow by turning the bottom bow clockwise. Next, you will take your rosin and move the bow over it. Just do small sections at a time, then move onto the next section. It may be hard to get the rosin going, scratch it with sandpaper before you begin if it's being difficult. You will know when the rosin is going, because it will not look shiny anymore. Once you reach the top of...
Justin Bieber has just become the newest Proactiv spokesperson, showing that no matter how many people are looking at you (he performs for crowds of thousands), you never want acne on your face. While you may head back to your classes with fewer people paying attention to your face, pimples can still be quite the pain in the ass.
If you're having a hard time going up hills or being able to ride a bike for a long time, you may need some help. Performing leg exercises away from your bike can be a great way to help build endurance and strength.
Interested in learning how to perform "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" by Green Day? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Good Riddance" on your own acoustic guitar, take a look!
Imagine your own time-lapsed footage in a 360 degree pan. You don't need an expensive Hollywood-style pan mount to get this effect. You can easily do this rotating pan mount on the cheap, with something you would never suspect— a kitchen timer.
Zephyr Clark-Dolberg teaches us how to stop your dog from jumping all over you in this video. When your dog comes up to you and starts to jump on you, knee him and yell at him to get off. When the dog goes to the ground, praise him for going down tot the ground. Continue to get the dog excited and jumping on you and correcting him. The dog will only take a few times to understand that you don't want him to jump up on you. This may take more time with a hyper dog, so just take time and patience!
Attention all achievement hunters, it's time to play one of Disney's most popular franchise, Toy Story! The game is Toy Story 3 and the achievement is called Sneaky Sneaky.
In this tutorial, we learn how to mix dubstep style music. A lot of people don't like dubstep because it's hard to time, but it can be done because you are just pushing the pitch control all the way down. A lot of bass will be in dubstep, which is why it is called dubstep. To count the timing, you must become familiar with dubstep and count time with the bass. The snare can also help you count the bass as well if you are new to this. Take a minute and listen to the way the bass works, the mor...
In this clip, learn how to control your Facebook fan page by changing your profile picture. You may need to change your picture from time to time as your business or cause changes. Follow this clip and make a perfect Facebook Fan page to promote yourself or your business.
In this clip, get some useful tips on how to center reeds on diatonic and chromatic harmonicas. The harmonica is a wonderful, bluesy instrument and in this clip you will get expert advice that will help you keep your instrument in tune at all times. By centering the reed you can ensure a perfect sound every time.
Check out this totally radical re-vamp of a game. In this tutorial from IGN, learn how to hunt some awesome new achievements in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled. This awesome reboot is fun to play and if you are an achievement junkie like most gamers, you will love these quick tips. Cowabunga, dude!
Check out this video if you are having trouble with Madden NFL '09. In this clip, learn how to flip your team's abilities around to strengthen your offense. This hack works in franchise mode and is super effective, so try it out and you'll be bringing your team to the Super Bowl in no time.
Want to slow down or speed up a clip after the fact? Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with CS5's new features, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started manipulating time in your own AE projects, watch this free video guide.
Spring is a great time to put down mulch. Dave Epstein helps you figure out whether yours needs replacing this spring and, if so, how much to put down. Mulch improves the look of your garden bed, keeps weeds down and keeps moisture in the soil. You want to be careful not to add too much soil as it can keep moisture out and rain or water will not be able to reach the soil.
Send your notes and letters in style with this tutorial on how to craft your own envelopes for any size card! Learn from Sara of Time for Crafting how to make these adorable envelopes with just an hour or less of your time!
Want to make your family a filling and healthy dinner but are short on time? No problem! In this tutorial, learn how to cut your cooking time in half by using the microwave. Potato expert, Patty Mastracco, shows you how to make your favorite potato dishes in less than 20 minutes using your microwave. Potatoes are delicious, healthy and filling and make great last minute dinners.
Dance the Harlem Shake with help from this free dance lesson taught by two experts! The Harlem shake is a dance move that involves pivoting the shoulder out while bringing the other shoulder out at the same time.
Isn't it annoying when you sit down at a public computer and all of your favorite sites are blocked with a filter? You can use proxies to get around these blocks, but those don't always work.
New to Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly advanced as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 533rd installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to create a formula to calculate the difference between start date/time & end date/time excluding holidays and weekends. This is accomplished with recourse to Excel's NETWORKINGDAYS and MOD functions.