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How To: Return the address of the 1st non-blank cell in Excel

New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 363rd installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to create an array formula using the ADDRESS, MIN, IF, COLUMN & ROW functions that will return the address of the first non-blank cell in your Excel spreadsheet.

How To: Return a row's first non-blank cell in Microsoft Excel

New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 364th installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to create an array formula using the INDEX, MATCH & NOT functions that will return cell content from the first non-blank cell in a row.

How To: Pull an Excel cell value from the first non-blank row

New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 365th installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to use an amazing non-array formula to return the cell content from the first non-blank cell in a specified row.

How To: Find the last row or column used in an Excel data set

New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 135th installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to create a dynamic range when there are blanks in the data set. Learn also how to use an array formula to find the Last row or column used in a data set.

How To: Do string magic tricks to win money (or drinks)

In this video, the host, Mr. G teaches you an array of seemingly impossible magic tricks. Not only is it entertaining, but a viewer can learn how to scam money out of their friends. My only suggestion is that the steps for completing the tricks were explained in detail. The viewer see's the tricks but is not capable of recreating after the video. Overall, it is a good video, which offers a strong general idea on how to complete these magic tricks.

How To: Do light graffiti with an ISO-100 camera setting

In this tutorial, we learn how to do light graffiti with an ISO-100 camera setting. First, you will need lights in an array of different colors. After you have all of these lights, you will need to take a picture. Then, grab the lights and write in the air with them. After this, you can turn the camera on and then use the light source from the camera to create light graffiti on your pictures! You can do a ton of different things, there is no limit! This is fun and creative, so get out there a...

How To: Make breakfast cereal for kids

In this video, we learn how to make breakfast cereal for kids. First, you will need to buy an array of different cereals for your child to choose from. Pick out some that are healthy, but also tasty so the child will like them. Once your kid has picked out the one they want, get a large bowl. Pour the cereal into the bowl until it's filled up with a serving size. From here, you will grab your choice of milk and pour it onto the cereal in the bowl. When you have enough milk in the bowl, stick ...

How To: Cook crab soup

In this tutorial, we learn how to cook crab soup. First, you will need to saute some garlic, chopped onion, and olive oil together. Next, you will add in some shallots and broth to the large pan. Then, add in some salt and pepper, along with an array of vegetables and spices that you prefer. Use as many as you would like: including artichoke hearts, peas, and carrots. Once this is brought to a boil, add in some potatoes and crab to the pot. Let this simmer and allow the potatoes to cook. When...

How To: Calculate weekly gross pay from time values in Microsoft Excel 2010

New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 722nd installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to calculate gross pay for the week from time values using the SUMPRODUCT function. Also see what to do if you get a #VALUE! error from blanks in cell using the IF function and an array logical test.

How To: Add with case-sensitive criteria in Microsoft Excel

New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 204th installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to use the SUMPRODUCT and EXACT functions in an array formula to add the sales for a sales representative where lower and upper letters matter (i.e., are case sensitive) in the criteria (conditions).

How To: Make a Lego sword

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a LEGO sword. LEGO consists of colorful interlocking plastic bricks and an accompanying array of gears, minifigures and various other parts. This video is very short and only lasts for 35 seconds. It is very basic and easy to follow. This LEGO construction is very simple, fast and easy to do. There are only 3 pieces required to make the LEGO sword. It does not matter what color the pieces are. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy pl...

How To: Hack Mushroom Madness with Cheat Engine (09/22/09)

YouTube user Hacker of None teaches you how to hack Mushroom Madness using Cheat Engine. Start the game from Kongregate website and then run Cheat Engine. Search for your browser, which may be Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer, in the Process List and then click Open. Change the Value Type to Array of bytes and make sure the Hex box is checked. Then simply enter the values provided in the video to access the hacks. These give you one hit kills, unlimited ammo or no money will be needed. En...

How To: Use accessibility options in Windows XP

This video was made to help users with disabilities use Windows XP more efficiently in their lives. Starting with entering the control panel the and clicking on the accessibility options the user will have an array of options to help customize their settings to their needs. The demonstrator showed that sticky keys are for those who have a difficult time holding down buttons at once for functions. The filter key eliminates double strokes for certain keys so you would need to hold down a key to...

How To: Use the AJAX Control Toolkit for ASP.NET

The ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit is a shared source project built on top of the Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX framework. It is a joint effort between Microsoft and the ASP.NET AJAX community that provides a powerful infrastructure to write reusable, customizable and extensible ASP.NET AJAX extenders and controls, as well as a rich array of controls that can be used out of the box to create an interactive Web experience. This video tutorial will get you started using it. Take a look.

How To: Perform the "Lost Labels" science experiment

Check out this instructional science video that demonstrates how to perform the "Lost Labels" experiment. From the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's teacher curriculum, "No Hassle Messy Science with a Wow", this is an activity about identifying mystery chemicals. You have an array of unknown powders in miscellaneous jars, and the idea is to try to have your students figure out what are all these mysterious white powders. Learn how to perform the Lost Labels science experiment by followi...

How To: Add a background to your present in Powerpoint 2007

You don't have to be a professional designer to create a professional-looking slide show. Check out this tutorial and learn how to grab the audience's attention by adding a background to your slides. Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 design themes include an array of coordinated choices for background colors and textures. You can even use a picture as a background. See your choices displayed instantly in a live preview, so no guesswork involved!

Basics of Ruby: Part Two (Loops)

In the last Ruby article, we talked about how to store information in three different kinds of storages: variable, array, and a hash. After we get the data, we have many ways of using them, but, for right now,

How To: Hack SkyFyre with Cheat Engine (09/19/09)

You start the game from the Kongregate website and then run Cheat Engine. Look for your browser in the Process list. It could be Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer. Set the value type to Array of bytes. Then check the Hex box above and use the values from the description to apply the effects there, like no mp drain, chain doesn't end on hit and unlimited chain time. After you've searched for the value, click New scan and then add it from the left to the bottom by double clicking it. To acti...

How To: Use dupliverts in Blender

Check out this cool video tutorial on how to use dupliverts in Blender. Dupliverts are Blender's version of an array command. It places and object at every vertex of your emitter mesh and gives you some control over the orientation of dupliverted objects. It can also be converted to regular meshes if so desired.

Hack Like a Pro: Python Scripting for the Aspiring Hacker, Part 2

Welcome back, my fledgling hackers! In an earlier tutorial, I introduced you to probably the most popular scripting language for hackers, Python. To become a professional hacker, you need to have some scripting skills and Python is a good choice if you want to master just one. In this latest guide, I will expand your background in Python and offer you a tidbit of Python code to whet your appetite for all of the hacking to come.

How To: Use a Video Projector for Long-Exposure Light Painting in the Snow

There's no shortage of techniques when it comes to light painting—you can use LEDs, flashlights, or even make your own light painting nunchuks. If you want to do something a little different, though, why not use a projector like photographer Brian Maffit did to capture these gorgeous long-exposure shots of a recent snow storm? Maffitt used a projector to play the movie The Lorax onto a tree in his backyard, providing the backdrop for these photos. The long exposure shots were taken using an o...