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How To: Get VLC's Dark Mode on Android & Save Your Eyes at Night
When you're playing videos, the actual content should be the focus, not the media app's interface. But with VLC's default theme on Android, the bright orange-and-white motif shocks your eyes in a dimly-lit setting and draws your attention away from what really matters. Let's change that.
How To: Turn on Google Pixel's Fingerprint Swipe Notification Gesture
For some strange reason, Google left several of the Pixel's best software features disabled by default. One of the more interesting tweaks that fall into this category is a gesture that puts your fingerprint scanner to use after you've unlocked your phone.
How To: Skip the Fondant—Make Picture-Perfect Cakes with Paper Towels Instead
Fondant looks pretty, but man, it sure does taste weird. Don't Miss:
How To: iOS 10 Lets You Edit, Crop & Add Filters to Live Photos on Your iPhone
The iPhone 6s models introduced Live Photos in iOS 9, a cool new camera feature that takes a GIF-esque moving image every time you snap a pic, but the cool factor pretty much stopped right there. You couldn't take them on older iOS devices, share them with non-iOS users, or even edit them.
News: Sony's New Xperia Comes with the Best Selfie Camera Ever
Sony just announced a new phone in its Xperia line that is equipped with what is quite possibly the finest front-facing smartphone camera ever. Dubbed the Xperia XA Ultra, the handset features a 16 megapixel "selfie" shooter with optical image stabilization to give you crisp, blur-free selfies even in low light. The front camera is also gesture-activated, starting a timer when you raise your hand; This should help keep your hand a bit steadier as the phone won't wobble as you tap the shutter....
How To: Troubleshoot Trailer Wiring Issues or Problems
Learn how to troubleshoot, fix or repair trailer wiring issues or problems. This video will show you how to diagnose and troubleshoot common issues what your trailer lights aren't working correctly.
How To: Use This Trick to See Only the Best Apps in the Google Play Store
With hordes of games populating the Google Play Store, it's grown increasingly difficult to find trending, non-gaming apps that you might find useful on your Android device. There are a few in the Top Charts pages, peppered in among the various games you'll never play, but other than that you'll have to do some serious searching to discover any new apps.
Hunger Games: DIY Effie Trinket Butterfly Makeup & Costume for Halloween
Mockingjay - Part 2, the final film in the Hunger Games series, hits theaters next month, and what better way to celebrate one of the series' most fabulous characters than with an over-the-top costume this Halloween?
How To: 5 Halloween Prank Ideas You Must Try
If you're looking for Halloween ideas to scare your little trick or treaters or family and friends, here are a few! You'll only need simple household items and for a couple of these pranks you'll have to purchase some fake blood which is not expensive.
How To: Keep Your Sandwiches from Getting Soggy
I'm a firm believer that a sandwich is the ultimate food. It's filling, but not heavy; it has carbs, protein, veggies, and sauces; and it's easily customizable. Add that all up and you've got the absolutely perfect lunch.
How To: 5 Easy to Do Booby Traps You Just Gotta Try on April Fool's Day!
These are 5 simple yet effective booby traps you can set up on friends and family. Not much is needed, you already pretty much have the household items so just follow the instructions and you'll be on a prank spree this April Fool's Day!
How To: Get “Do Not Disturb” on Any Nexus Device
Oddly enough, stock Android does not come with a "do not disturb" function out of the box. Samsung has their own version built into to TouchWiz called "Blocking Mode," and Apple has had their "Do Not Disturb" feature since iOS 6, so why is stock Android so late to the game?
Summertime Cooking Hacks: How to Make Meals Without Sweating Over Them
"The best season for food is the worst season for cooking." These words, spoken by food blogger Dave Klopfenstein of Dave's Kitchen, couldn't be more true.
How To: Pull Off the Smoke Bomb Inside a Candle Prank
The title pretty much speaks for it's self, basically you'll be putting a smoke bomb inside a candle. Obviously you'll be modifying the candle's appearance but make sure you do at good job at disguising the smoke bomb. Next time someone tries to light the candle, they'll be in for a huge surprise. Check out the instructional video for a full demo.
How To: Invert the Stock Samsung Keyboard on Your Galaxy S5 for Easier Typing in the Dark
I'll give Samsung credit where it's due—the stock keyboard on the Galaxy S5 is actually pretty nice. There's a dedicated number row that resides at the top (something that the Google Keyboard needs a hack to achieve), and various settings exist to make switching between languages a breeze.
News: Google Goes Gaming with Their ADT-1 Set-Top Box
Google announced the ADT-1—their first foray into dedicted gaming using their Android TV platform—at this year's Google I/O, in hopes to once again take over your living room on the heels of the immensely popular Chromecast.
How To: The Ultimate Guide to Using the Duo Camera on Your HTC One M8
The camera situation on the all new HTC One is a little daunting. The M8 has not one, not two, but three camera lenses built in. First, there's the 5 megapixel selfie machine up front, then around back, there's the new Duo Camera with a refined UltraPixel sensor. HTC has done things differently here, and the UltraPixels and dual lenses means that the M8 doesn't necessarily take pictures like you'd expect—and that's not a bad thing. With a little guidance and some easy tricks, you can use all ...
How To: Replace Your Old Garage or Backyard Flood Light with a New Halogen One
Learn how to replace or fix your old backyard or garage floodlight on your house with a new one. This video will show you how to remove the old floodlight, on your house or garage, and also explain the wiring and show you how to hook everything up.
How To: Instantly Scroll Back Up to the Top of Any App on Your HTC One
Like most of you, I find myself scrolling through endless lists of Facebook feeds, Instagram lists, and tweets. Most of the time, it's a pain to scroll all the way back up to the top. Unlike iOS devices, Android has never had a solution to quickly scrolling to the top of a list in an app, but now with a simple Xposed mod, that hole has been filled.
How To: Make 3D Origami Snowman
Winter is coming and it's time to make a nice origami for this season. In the video below are instructions to make a snowman with a blue pot on its head.
How To: Make 3D Origami Halloween Pumpkin
Halloween pumpkin can be an interesting model for beginners, even if Halloween was a few weeks ago. In the video below are detailed instructions that also includes a small map to see how are triangles assembled. You will need 198 orange, 36 light brown, 22 yellow and 5 dark brown triangles.
How To: Create a Custom Lip Combo for Summer
I often love to create a custom blend of lipsticks because it results in a one of a kind color that no one else has. This video in no exception! I take a light and delicate pink and blend it with a deep, berry pink that has just a hint of red for a unique lip color that is vibrant for summer.
How To: Get the Perfect Springtime Look
Create a lovely springtime look that is fresh! In the following video I show you how to use Rallye Balm as an eyeshadow primer, a hot pink lipstick as an eyeshadow, and a light pink eyeshadow as a lipstick. Sounds a bit crazy but the results are fabulous!
How To: Draw a Realistic Sphere / Ball
Drawing a sphere using the "chiaroscuro" principles. This is a really good practice to exercise your control of lights and shadows.
How To: Replace a Refrigerator Water Filter
If the existing filter no longer works and/or it’s past the month marked to change the filter on the sticker inside the refrigerator; Refrigerator “change filter” indicator light is on., you will probably have to replace Water Filter. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
How To: Replace an Oven Igniter
The oven igniter is what lights the gas in your oven to create the heat. If your oven is not heating, the igniter could be getting weak or be shorted out, in either case it needs to be replaced. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do the repair.
How To: Replace the Front Turn Signal Light on Your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta
In this video we will show you how to replace the turn signal on your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta.
News: How to Make a Weather Predicting Moodlight
In this video we're making a weather predicting light! Good luck! Video: .
How To: Install Front Signal Marker Running Lights on a 2002-07 Chevy Silverado
In this video we will show you how to install a new set of headlights into your 02-07 Chevy Silverado.
How To: This DIY Burger King "Fly-Thru" Dishes Out Fast Food for the Birds
As our society and population grows, more developments such as housing and restaurants are built. While this is beneficial for us, it's not so great for the environment and the animals that occupy it. Some of the victims of our prosperity have been the birds, forced from their natural habitats.
How To: Do Sequin Nails
In this video , I have done a very easy and quick sequin nail manicure ! Video: .
News: Majestic Airship Needs Votes to Get Produced by LEGO
LEGO has not attempted a blimp, zeppelin, or similar airship since 1999, the 5956 Expedition Balloon which used highly specialized parts. This is unfortunate as these vessels are well and truly part of the pulpy adventure and steampunk scene.
How To: Replace the Front Lower-Side Marker Reflector on a 2004-08 Chrysler Pacifica
This video shows you how to repair/install/fix/change/replace a broken, damaged, cracked, faded, cloudy, or chipped signal light, applicable to 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica models.
How To: Deal with Crossroads When Driving a Car in England
Now, here's a subject that has a lot of information in it. The brief for this is quite long, so you'll have to pay attention when taking driving lessons in Nottingham and the surrounding area.
How To: Make Stuffed Zucchini
Chef Nico Rahnama teaches you how to cook tasty Stuffed Zucchini, filled with mushrooms, onions, cheese and cherry tomatoes. This is a healthy, rustic dish to enjoy as an appetizer or light meal.
News: Transmitting Power... Tesla Style
Matthew Inman, who runs the popular web comic The Oatmeal, decided to test his new hand-held "Tesla Cannon" (which is essentially a small-scale Tesla coil) on one of his friends. His friend, Matt Harding, held a giant light bulb and allowed himself to be shot with the Tesla Cannon.
How To: Steampunk Your Next Party with the Elixirator, a Truly Exquisite DIY Robotic Bartender
So, you want to throw a steampunk party and you have almost everything in place—your steampunk persona and iPhone are ready to go, and you've even got your own steampunk straight razor. What's missing? The Elixirator, that's what. The Elixirator is a steampunk cocktail-making machine by Botronics that can hold four different ingredients and mix up to ten drinks. It has a Picaxe microcontroller for a brain and was built using a lot of pieces from thrift shops. It has a plasma globe at the top ...
How To: Find/Fix Vacuum Leak
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