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How To: Make a Swiss seat rope harness

In this tutorial, learn an important safety tip for the next time you head out camping or hiking. In this video, you will get advice on how to make a Swiss seat rope harness. You will learn to utilize a length of rope to make a field expedient rappelling harness, that is similar to the seat used by the military. With practice, you can tie this Swiss seat in 90 seconds or less. Essentially, this is a high speed, low drag way to make your own harness. This harness is useful for rappelling or ex...

How To: Easily tag pictures on Facebook

In this how to video, you will learn how to tag pictures on Facebook. To do this, first open up Facebook and log in to your account. Next, click on a friend's profile page and look for a picture that you may be on. Once you are there, select tag and the click on your face in the picture. From there, type in your name and click okay. Once you are done tagging, click done tagging. You have now successfully tagged yourself in a photo in Facebook. Now when you mouse over your face, a square will ...

How To: Fix the Xbox Live strict NAT type to open

Your router is automatically equipped with firewalls meant to protect your PC from intruders. However, these firewalls often misread information needed to run online video games, and block necessary files from reaching your XBox. In this tutorial, learn how to change the NAT settings of your modem to "Open" and allow these files to get through. By doing so, you will be able to take full advantage of your XBox Live account.

How To: Block ads on Firefox

This video demonstrates how to surf the web without ads. The first step is to download Mozilla Firefox. Go to Get Firefox and click on 'free Mozilla download'. Do not select on e-bay or campus edition. Download the file and install the program successfully. Go to Get Firefox once again. Select on add-on and type in 'ad block' in the search tab. The results come up and select on 'Adblock Plus'. Install the program. Restart Firefox. ON the top right corner of the window a small red icon that re...

How To: Extract .rar files on your PC using Windows XP

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to extract .rar files. Begin by opening your internet browser and go to Google. Search for Winrar and select the 3rd result. Download and save the file. It is recommended to save it to the desktop to find it easier. Double-click on the file and follow the instructions to install it. Click Install and check all the file types for the program to be associated with. Once finished, open a file, select Extract To and choose the destination to save it. This...

How To: How To Block Facebook Applications

In this video, we learn how to block annoying applications on Facebook. Instead of just deleting these, you can block them so they won't show up on your page anymore! First, click on where it says "via (application name)" it will take you to the application's Facebook page. On the left hand side of the page, underneath the profile picture, there will be a button that says "block this application". Once you click this, you will just need to confirm that you want to block it and those types of ...

How To: Integrate Facebook chat with iChat

In this tutorial, we learn how to integrate Facebook chat with iChat. To do this, go into your Facebook account and copy your profile name. Now, go into your iChat account and click on "preferences". Next, click on the "add" button and select "jabber" from the drop down menu. Now, add your account name with "@chat.facebook.com" and type in your Facebook password the same as you would do so in Facebook. Under server options, enter "chat.facebook.com" and the port will be 5212. Now your Faceboo...

How To: Hit a golf ball with an iron

PGA golf professional Frank Ganley explains how to hit a golf ball with an iron. In golf, a player has a variety of clubs to choose from, but should only have one type of swing. Frank emphasizes that in order to learn how to hit a golf ball with an iron, the player needs to use the same swing that he uses when hitting the ball with a wooden club. The key to a successful hit is in the players ability to adjust for the difference in the lengths of shafts of the clubs. This because a wooden golf...

How To: Play scramble in golf

This video shows the viewer how to take part in a ‘scramble’ golf tournament. This type of event is typically for amateurs and is essentially played as a team sport, this is unusual for golf. The general principal is that everyone plays the first drive. The team then decides which drive was the best. They then move all the balls to this point and all play as if they hit that shot. They repeat the same procedure until one of the balls has been putted. This method allows amateurs to get a reaso...

How To: Restore deleted PC files using the Recuva application

In this video tutorial, viewers will learn how to restore and recover deleted files using Recuva. Recuva is a freeware data recovery program. Recuva recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. Begin by selecting the type of file and continue inputting the information. Then it will begin scanning the driver for the deleted files. It will then display all the deleted files. The green files are recoverable while the red ones are not recover...

How To: Understanding the difference between ink & watercolor

Learn how to understand the Difference between Chinese ink and watercolor with Chinese paintings. There are several differences between ink and watercolor art. Learn how to spot these variations with this video tutorial from Blue Heron Arts. This tutorial shows the differences between Chinese and Western culture paintings, which is largely rooted in the use of rice paper in Chinese artwork as well as the stretching of the paper prior to painting. Additionally, different types of paints are us...

How To: Get rid of stretch marks, scars and acne blemishes

This video will show you how to get rid of stretch mark scars and acne blemishes. Your treatment options depend on the type and severity of your scarring. One way to improve the appearance of a scar is through a collagen injection, given by your dermatologist. Corticosteroids can also be injected to a hypertrophic scar to flatten and soften the raised area. Another technique is laser treatment, which reduces redness and evens out the scar tissue. Skin surgery is used in severe cases to remove...

How To: Create a mouseover link in Flash

This is a video tutorial on how to create a mouseover link (button) in Flash. According to the author, this is an extremely easy task, the first step of which is to select the file in which the button is to be made. Then, on the extreme right-hand side, in the middle of the column of icons, one has to choose the button icon, and then select which shape and color of the button one would prefer. The text is then typed in the text box selected over the button, and converted into a symbol by pres...

How To: Get rid of blackheads at home

The team at blackhead no more demonstrates how to quickly and easily remove stubborn blackheads from the nose, using a unique product called BLAKhead Masque. If you've ever had acne like this, this video can help you. BLAKhead Masque is applied much like any other facial mask, hardens like a wax and extracts your blackheads much the same way as waxing body hair, without the painful hair pulling process. This product works on both men and women, and can make life easier for those with this typ...

How To: Make a Napoleon Dynamite Mii on Nintendo Wii

In this video we learn how to make a Mii on the Nintendo Wii console for the popular movie character Napoleon Dynamite. The first step is to select a male character for the Mii. The second step is to create the body of the Mii and make him about 20% on the skinny side. Next choose the hair/head style and choose the afro type on the third page. Next choose brown as the hair color. Next choose straight vertical lines for the eyes. Next choose big glasses for the eye glasses. The eyebrows should...

How To: Beat a drug test

When you are tested for drugs, the drugs can be found in your hair and blood. There are three types of tests: hair test, blood test and urine test. The urine test, being the cheapest, is the most common drug test. Some ways to beat this unwanted drug screening is by drinking x-amount of water, this dilutes the drug within your system. The second method is to inform them that you are a user, or that you attend frequent rock concerts. (This method isn't recommended because of the outrageous amo...

How To: Repot plants

Potted plants of all kinds, whether in the house, greenhouse or outside, need repotting eventually. There are several reasons, the most obvious being that they simply get larger and top-heavy. Most houseplants don't need repotting that often because, if we give them plenty of liquid fertilizer in the growing season, they won't be short of nutrients and should therefore be healthy.

How To: Make an ultimate cheese ball

This how to video has the Ultimate Cheese Ball recipe. It's as beautiful as it is delicious. This recipe uses a few different types of cheeses, but it's as simple as any recipe. Serve this cheese ball with crackers and it will be a big hit at your next party. Its a perfect appetizer at holiday and Christmas parties or even as a Christmas dinner recipe. Watch and learn how it is prepared.

How To: Do opera style vocal warm ups

In this how to video you will see an opera singer warm up her voice. While singing opera may seem heavenly, vocal production itself is a down-to-earth physical experience, requiring athletic discipline as well as artistry. An effective warm up is essential before attempting any type of singing.

How To: Win big at the horse races

Understanding the different types of horse racing is crucial to your betting success. Researching a horses background will help you pick the winning horse. Making sense of the numbers is very important. Watch this video tutorial for all you need to know to wager correclty on the right horse at the tracks.

How To: Build a PVC greenhouse

In this tutorial, we learn how to build a PVC greenhouse. The dimensions of this will be 12' x 18'. First, you will use 1/2" PVC pipe that is 12' long that crosses in the middle to make a "t" shape. The frame can be made of treated 2'x 4's. Once you have the frame up, you can use thick plastic to securely cover the pipe and wood and clamp it into place. Once you have this done, you can place your tables inside of the greenhouse and start growing your plants! If you notice the plastic not hold...

How To: Make a baby blanket

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a baby blanket. First, cut out a pattern (you can used old shirts and jackets) and line it against a liner fabric, and cut it out. Now, take the ends of the fabric and sew them 1/2 inch in. Then, sew both the liner fabric and the original fabric together on all the sides that are open and use pins to hold it together while you are sewing other sides. You can do any type of stitch that you like, just make it all your own. When you're finished, you'll have...

How To: Resize thumbnails in Windows XP

In this tutorial, we learn how to resize thumbnails in Windows XP. First, close all the windows on your computer, then go to your start menu. Next, type in "regedit" under "run" and then click "enter". Now you will see a registry editor, find your current user path when you get to this page. Now, go under the software folder, then the Microsoft folder, and then the Windows folder. Next, go under "explorer" and create a new "DWORD" value called "thumbnailsize" and set a value between 32-256. A...

How To: Use Pitching Drills to Coach Young Baseball Players

Young baseball pitchers aren't necessarily born with a gifted talent for strikeouts, most have to be taught and honed to develop those types of feats. And the best time to teach them is when there still on little league. We're talking about the 11- and 12-year-olds. Coaching them and preparing them for the next level of play requires skill, and with this video you'll learn some great pitching drills to use on your star pitcher. Also, it talks about pitch counts and injuries with pitchers.

How To: Track an email

How to track an email address. Useful if you meet someone who says they are from somewhere e.g. LA as given in the video and you don't believe them. Go to the Rate a Bull site type in their email address and then hit return or 'find them'. The site will give you options to see information about them on the internet, MySpace, Facebook or other site or track the email. The site gives instructions on how to track the email via outlook, outlook express and other mail programs and the video shows ...

How To: Improve your golf swing timing

To improve your golf swing timing, use a whip golf club. The whip golf club gives you a slow motion type of action so you can better see what's going on with your golf swing. Timing is defined as when the golf club arrives at the ball and is very hard for the average golfer to recognize. If the golf club gets to the ball early, the ball will curve to the left. If the golf club gets to the ball late, the ball will curve to the right. If the golf club gets to the ball at the right time, the bal...

How To: Get free ringtones for slider and flip phones

This method works for anything except sidekicks. First open your browser then in the address bar go to MYXERTONES. Look through the site and choose a ring tone that you think you might like. Click the song and upload it, then type in your phone number, or edit the song to just get the part you like. Make sure you keep in mind that this is a free service. The song will take a while to download, but as long as you have a web enabled phone, it should work.

How To: Link to a URL in Flash

1. The following Steps shows how to open a URL in a Web Browser, using a Button Click from a Flash Application. 2. Open a new Flash Application and place a Rectangle Shape from Tools and inside place a Text Box and Enter a Text named "URL". 3. Then convert it to Symbol by Right Click->Convert to Symbol and selecting type as Button. 4. Goto Button Properties and Name the button instance as "btnurl" 5. Then in the Action Screen Create a OnRelease() Event function for Button "btnurl" 6. use a me...

How To: Style your hair in a rope braid

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to recover and restore deleted files using Recover. Recover is a freeware data recovery program. Recover recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. Start by selecting the type of file. Continue by inputting the information. It will then take an hour to scan the drive for the deleted files. Once finished, it will display all the deleted files. The green files are recoverable and the red files are...

How To: Read a Lowe's plant care tag

This quick video tutorial from Lowe's will show you how to properly read a plant's care tag. Every Lowe's plant has its own Care Tag, and by reading the tag you will earn how to care for your individual plants. Each tag also comes with a number which you can type in at lowes.com/plants. Here you will find more detailed information about your plants. The tags also come in different colors, and these also have a meaning, for example purple tags represent plants that are good in low light condit...

How To: Apply eyeliner on the upper eyelid

This video shows you how to apply eyeshadow on your upper and lower lash lines to look like eyeliner. You would need a Q-Tip and any color eyeshadow that you like - though the instructor recommends dark eyeshadow so it will look the most like actual eyeliner. You take your Q-Tip, bend it, and wet the tip. You then take the dampened Q-Tip and dip it in your powder eyeshadow. This creates a paste type effect. Now you can draw the q-tip across your upper lid, close to the lashes, and it will loo...