First, take a matchbox; cut a striker off the matchbox; attach a spring to a cut off match stick and shove that through a hole in the striker you just cut off. Then, you take the matchbox drawer, cut a hole in the corner, and stick the striker with the spring stick into the matchbox drawer so when you pull a match out of the box, the match will light.
Fairly recently Apple introduced Multimedia Messaging on the iPhone and iPod touch, allowing people to send pictures and other media through text messages. What does this mean for users? Well, if you want to take a picture of yourself eating a hamburger and then send it to your vegetarian friend, you can!
Most Windows followers by now know that there is a new operating system about to be released: Windows 7! Take a look at this video if you need help installing it on your computer. First time Windows users may find the installation process tricky, so this video should clarify things for you.
This software tutorial is an introduction to the tools found in pyro Audio Creator. Learn how to use pyro Audio Creator to manage your audio files by learning how to navigate the user interface and learn what each tool in pyro Audio Creator does.
In this video tutorial dedicated to the Google's Gmail, you'll learn how to set up Gmail to retrieve mail from a second email account. This tutorial also looks at how to set up labels and filters, and explains the Gmail Archive function and Gmail Conversations. Become an advanced Gmail user with this video tutorial!
In this video tutorial, users of the Ubuntu Linux operating system will learn how to use the Simple Backup application to either manually or automatically back important data. For more, or to get started using Simple Backup on your own Ubuntu Linux system, watch this handy how-to.
This video tutorial, designed for users of the Windows XP and Vista operating systems, offers instructions for creating a preview button in Microsoft Outlook Express or Windows Mail. For step-by-step instructions on disabling the automatic preview pane, watch this handy how-to.
This beginners Flash CS3 software tutorial shows you how to work with timeline effects. The Flash tutorial will cover user of the timeline, Flash layouts and keyframing. If you are new to Flash CS3, watch and learn how to use timeline effects and create some simple animation motions.
New to the Ruby programming language or simply looking to brush up on your skills? In this installation from his Rubyology series of Ruby tutorials, YouTube user cmatthieu demonstrates how to use SOAP-based web services with Ruby. To learn more, take a look!
Has your Windows PC grown increasingly sluggish over time? In this how-to, Digital Connector James Vargas (recalling a young Jean-Pierre Léaud) guides users through speeding up and optimizing a Windows PC. Take a look. Whether you run XP, 2000 or Vista, you're certain to benefit from this tutorial.
From brute force hardware-based solutions like pointing a camcorder at your monitor to more elegant, software-based solutions like (the free and open source) Xvidcap, there are no shortage of ways to create a screencast while running Linux. In this how-to from Linux Journal Online, Shawn Powers offers a comparative look at many of the most popular techniques employed by Linux users.
If you're among the throng of Apple iPhone users to refuse to pay $5 for a monthly SMS allowance, then each text message you receive, whether you like it or not, will run you $0.20. In this how-to, Gary Rosenzweig shows you how to prevent unwanted text messages by turning off the ability for someone to send you a text message via email. Learn also how to request that text messaging be turned off completely in this video.
Jordan explains the simplest way to resize an image in Photoshop CS3. This is the most elemental and basic tool Photoshop is used for and one every Photoshop user should now. So pay attention if you are new to Photoshop and learn to resize an image.
This tutorial shows how to make a tool from a macro recording within modo. This Macro is then embedded into the modo user interface (UI).
Learn how to customize your opening Gimp Splash screen. Pointless, but fun. This tutorial is best for Windows users but may work on Mac or Linux.
You can solve some of your iPhone bugs with a swift reboot. Watch this iPhone video tutorial to learn how to reboot your iPhone to help fix some of the bugs. This how-to video is good for new iPhone users.
For new Mac users, figuring out how to install and remove programs can be vexing. Don't worry; it's way easier than you may have thought! Watch this software video tutorial to learn how to add and remove applications in OS X for Mac. This how-to video will help you easily make the transition to Mac.
See how BitComet can handle more than just torrent downloads. Watch this software tutorial video to learn how to drag, drop, and download with the program BitComet. This how-to video is geared toward beginning BitComet users.
Watch this helpful electronics tutorial video to learn how to quickly access the Safari address bar on an iPhone. This how-to video, geared primarily toward new iPhone users, will make using quick URLs to browse the internet on an iPhone very easy.
The bookmark system in Firefox has changed, and this how-to video gives you tips on how to manage bookmarks in Firefox 3's new system. This software tutorial is helpful for any Firefox 3 user.
Watch this tutorial video to learn how to get your work e-mail on your iPhone using the latest firmware upgrade. New iPhone users will find this how-to video particularly helpful because it shows an easy way to set up Exchange email on Apple's iPhone.
This tutorial is for beginner Adobe Photoshop users and explains how to use the move tool.
In this golf lesson video golf instructor Steve Bishop gives some tips and answers for a user about staying behind the ball and how to get the right shoulder moving downplane.
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com walks you through how to use laser levels and their basic features. This well-explained video shows the simplicity and user-friendliness of the laser level.
Are you a Gmail user? Listen up, cause here's a snazzy tip from Tekzilla to help protect your emails.
Andy Coon made this tutorial so users of Final Cut Pro can learn how to blur out images so they won't get sued.
A fellow Vimeo user asked if I would show him how to add a video to a Vimeo Channel. Here is a brief tutorial on how to do just that.
If you use After Effects you have become familiar with the Work Area, a range of time that allows you to focus on a specific range of time. You can work exclusively in this area, or work in the larger time of the composition, only to preview or render that area of time when you go out to final. In CINEMA 4D, users can achieve similar results using the Preview Range. This tutorial will show you how.
This is a simple recipe that just uses regular AP flour. You can, of course, use a mixture of semolina flour like many pasta recipes suggest. But, this recipe is very user friendly, and if you’ve never made your own pasta before, this would be a good place to start. By the way, those pasta machines are surprisingly affordable at your local mega-store
In this Podcast you’ll see how to make a form using Adobe InDesign CS2 and then export it as a PDF file. After your form is in PDF form, you can open it in Acrobat 7 Professional and create fields on top of the PDF. This enables users to fill out the form right inside their web browsers with the Free Adobe Reader. Check out this video and learn how to do it now!
The Clone Stamp Tool has been a long time favorite for most Photoshop users. However, trying to remove something that is on an angle or a different perspective is often challenging. In this video, Terry White will show you that by using the Vanishing Point feature you can remove images and add images with ease.
Mac users know why they love Apple. Of course, there are limitations. An entire universe of shortcuts is unavailable to the average user.
As of May 27, HBO Max is taking over your HBO Now or HBO Go account. If you have your devices set up to auto-install new app updates, you should pause it right now if your HBO app hasn't been updated yet. There's one thing you'll want to do before you make the leap. However, you're not out of luck if you already upgraded.
With group chats, arguments tend to devolve from a dispute between two people to a giant debate amongst all members. But before things get out of control, Telegram has a feature that can help.
For enterprise augmented reality platform makers, remote assistance apps represent one of the greatest opportunities to show off the power of immersive computing. These apps enable experts to guide front-line workers or customers with AR prompts and other content in the field of view of their smartphones or smartglasses.
If you use Google Chrome on your computer, you've undoubtedly saved a ton of passwords since the browser always prompts you to. But Samsung uses their own password service on their phones by default, so you'll have to change a setting if you want to use your Chrome passwords to log into apps and sites on your Galaxy.
Alongside Sesame Street, the Dr. Seuss universe has been a constant presence in the formative years of several generations of children in the US.
Is your Instagram feed a bit cluttered? Maybe you're seeing posts from people you don't even recognize. Perhaps the content isn't interesting. Whatever the case, it's common after years of having an account to follow too many users whose posts just aren't doing it anymore. Luckily, Instagram has an easy way for you to purge unwanted accounts from your following list.
As helpful as it is, Google Maps isn't the only mapping app with augmented reality walking navigation anymore.
If you don't want to be found on Twitter, there are several ways to do that without making your account private. For instance, you can choose an obscure username, omit your real name, or pick a random avatar. But there are lesser-known features deep in your settings that can also protect your privacy online, including preventing photo tags.
