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News: Microsoft Japan Concept Video Demos How HoloLens Will Help Pilot the Drone Ships of the Future

Although the HoloLens is still primarily the domain of developers and researchers, the device is nevertheless on the cutting edge of showing us what will be possible with augmented reality in the coming years. The latest example comes via Microsoft Japan and a new concept video that shows off how the HoloLens will be used in the relatively near future to pilot autonomous ships.

How To: Create a Tangent Line with Excel

Given a function, you can easily find the slope of a tangent line using Microsoft Excel to do the dirty work. That is to say, you can input your x-value, create a couple of formulas, and have Excel calculate the secant value of the tangent slope. This is a fantastic tool for Stewart Calculus sections 2.1 and 2.2.

How To: Sort files into folders using Automator on Mac OS X

With OS X, you can use Automator to automate several functions. This nifty little how-to by macmost shows you how to sort files into sub-folders using Automator. You can use Automator to alter what happens when a file is added to a folder. In this example, new files added to a folder are then sorted into subfolders according to their type. You can add multiple actions to a folder and then determine which order they are used.

How To: Make smart contact sheets with Photoshop

In this photography tutorial, you learn how to create a contact sheet using Photoshop for your digital photography prints. In order to create this contact sheet, you can open Photoshop, go to File, find the subfolder called "Automate" and then choose to create a contact sheet. If your version of Photoshop does not appear to have this setting, your version of Photoshop should have come with a secondary disk which has this feature. You can also find the file from Adobe if you do not have the go...

How To: Use clip playback in Ableton

In Ableton, you can set follow actions to tell clips to do something on a timed basis. The time can be immediate or random, but it is automated. This is more efficient than doing the follow actions manually. Go to clip view, type "L". This launches the settings which gives the space of time in which the follow action happens. You can set more than one follow action. You can determine when and how often the action will take place. You can determine when the clips occur automatically. The clips...

How To: Use the Pen tool in Adobe Photoshop CS3, CS4 or CS5

Many folks select images in Photoshop with the likes of the Quick Select and Magic Wand tools. Highly automated, but these tools rarely work accurately. Experts use the Pen tool. Using the Pen tool is an art form worth learning, because it always works. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutor...

How To: Automatically hide other apps with QuicKeys in OS X

This clip demonstrates quick and simple QuicKeys workflow that automatically hides other Mac OS X applications when a specified application is opened. This quick clip presents a general introduction to creating macros and automating processes within Mac OS X using QuicKeys 4. Whether you're new to Startly Software's popular macro and automation application or are merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For mor...

How To: 3D model a suspension rig using Maya

Pretty much every efficient type of modern vehicle features some sort of suspension to cushion its landings and smooth its ride. This means that modeling a suspension accurately is an important part of creating 3D models of vehicles. This four-part video will teach you how to create a 3D model of a suspension rig using Maya. Specifically, you will be creating a piston with an automated damping spring from an airplane's landing gear.

How To: Build a building in Google SketchUp

This video series takes you through every step of building a building in SketchUp and is taken from chapter 4 of "Google SketchUp for Dummies" in case you want to follow along. PART 1 explains how to switch to a 2D view to get you ready to build the floor plan. It's a good idea to have accurate measurements of everything you want to build before starting this project. PART 2 familiarizes you with the tools available in SketchUp to help you create your floorplan. PART 3 shows you how to draw t...

How To: Automatically Enable Low Power Mode When Your iPhone Is Locked to Save Battery Life

Though not as flashy as Face ID and other features, Low Power Mode has become one of the unsung heroes of iOS. When you're away from a charger, enabling this feature will dial back performance and networking to help you eke out up to three extra hours of battery life. If your device is jailbroken, you can even automate Low Power Mode to ensure your battery never dips to critical levels while out and about.

Video: Automate a Camera's Path with the HoloLens and VroomCam

Every day the young world of mixed reality is creating new ways for people to work with with computers. We are looking for, and finding, new ways for these head-worn computers to understand what we tell them. Sometimes it is with our hands, sometimes it is where we turn our head, sometimes it is what we say. In the case highlighted below, it's where we walk.

How To: Make Companies Call You Back Instead of Waiting on Hold

Getting on the phone for customer service can be extremely frustrating. First you've got to find the correct phone number for your region (good luck trying to get customer service from a sales department), then you have to listen to the annoying automated system to navigate your way to the department you want. More often than not, you'll be stuck with some elevator music while you wait to speak to an actual human.

How To: Use effects automation in Garageband

In this video, Nick teaches us how to use effects automation in Garageband. Any effects you use on your track will allow you to change the effects over time if you change how you want it. First, load up your track and loop it up by clicking on the loop button. Once finished, load up effects so you can automate them later. Hit the "i" button, then go to the details tab on the bottom. Now, change the effects you would like for automation. For the first one, go with the "au" filter, then for the...

How To: Install a web page comment box using Dreamweaver CS4

This Dreamweaver CS4 tutorial takes you on a step by step process for installing an automated comment box system for your website. The system is a great way for communicating and interacting with your website users. It has a great feature that automatically sends you an email everytime someone comments in your website. Also it will allow you to post a reply by email.

How To: Use the range property in Excel macros

Microsoft excel is a powerful tool used to work with numbers and data by filling them down in rows and columns of a table. Excels also supports macros, which are small scripts to automate certain functions. In Microsoft Excel you can select entire rows and columns using the range property. You can also use macros to select individual rows and columns as well as multiple variations of rows, columns, and individual cells all at once. In Excel a horizontal line of data is called as row and a ver...

How To: Build a tin can Stirling engine

The Stirling engine is a relatively old type of external combustion engine that has never really found a niche despite its unique advantages over conventional internal combustion engines. This video for the DIY-inclined will show you how to make your very own small Stirling engine out out of a tin can and some other basic materials. It may not power your house, but you will be able to amaze and educate your friends with this awesome little device.

How To: Build a mousetrap car

This five part series shows you everything you need to do build a mousetrap from beginning to end. An extensive, and thorough explanation on building this fun and classic toy. This is a great tutorial for the entire family to enjoy. It's also fun to build your own toy from you own hands on a budget and using things you can find right in your home.

How To: Use MIDI in Record

In this tutorial, we learn how to use MIDI in Record. First, automatically find your controller keyboard and set it up in your software. With this set up, create an ID8 instrument by clicking on the icon. Settle for a grand piano and record something to test it out. All clips are recorded and save mini notes, data, automation, and more. Clips can be moved, resized, duplicated, split, and joined through Record. These make up the arrangement and make the music. You can automate anything you wan...

How To: Use automated spell-checking in Mac OS X

Wish there were an easy way to have your Apple computer automatically check what you type for proper spelling? There is! And it's quite easy to enable. So easy, in fact, that this Apple accessibility guide can present a complete walkthrough of the process in just a minute and a half. For details, as well as to get started using this useful auto spellcheck feature yourself, watch this helpful how-to.

How To: Resize multiple images in Adobe Photoshop

Here is a simple technique to resize multiple pictures in Photoshop by creating an action, to adjust the image size. The only requirement is for the pictures to more or less the same size. First we go to windows and select action then we open up an image to determine the appropriate size that we require. Then click on the create new action and, give it a name then hit record now go to image the image size resize the image and then save and hit ok .You can see that its still recording your act...

How To: Use fit image in Photoshop

This tutorial will focus on how to use the fit image function within Adobe Photoshop. You will utilize this function when you want the pixel width to match between different sized photos in portrait and landscape. First you will select all the photos (you must create a batch action in Photoshop). Next select the fit image option in the file menu under automate. You will need to put the same number into length and width to constrain the proportions of your landscape and portrait photos have th...

How To: Create simple panoramic images in Photoshop

This video in the Software category will show you how to create simple panoramic images in Photoshop. This video uses only five images for this effect. Select the five images and put them in a folder. Go to File -> Automate -> Photomerge. On the Photomerge page select ‘Folder’ and browse. Find and ‘choose’ the folder you created. Under the layout panel on left hand side of the page, select ‘cylindrical ‘option and click OK. Now the panoramic image will appear that will have some blank areas. ...