How To: Make plasma from grapes
You have seen a match make plasma in the microwave. You have seen a compact disc light up. Now you are going to see why it is dangerous to put grapes in the microwave.
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How To: Build a Bart PE CD with the Bart PE Builder software
Check out this video tutorial for building a Bart PE CD with Part PE Builder made by Runtime Software. Make sure that you have Internet access, a blank CD, and a copy of your Windows XP compact disk with at least Service Pack 1 on it. This will help you creat a bootable CD-ROM for your computer.
How To: Make a high voltage supply in just five minutes
In this video you will learn how to make a high voltage, high frequency power supply in just five minutes, and for less than twenty bucks. All you'll need is a compact fluorescent light (CFL) and a flyback transformer to make that alternative energy source of yours.
How To: Use the Nikon Coolpix P5000 digital camera
The Nikon Coolpix P5000 is an advanced, compact digital camera. It is a typical point and shoot camera. This short video runs through the main features the camera has.
How To: Use the Panasonic DMC TZ3 digital camera
The Panasonic DMC TZ3 is one of the more straight forward super zoom digital cameras. It is also one of the more smaller and compact models. This video guide gives you a quick run through of the main features and gives you a flying start when it comes to operating the camera.
How To: Use the Sony DSC W55 digital camera
The Sony DSC W55 is a compact, pocket sized digital camera. With seven megapixels and a three times optical zoom lens. This is a straightforward camera and also has a viewfinder. Watch this video to learn how to use it.
How To: Use the Nikon Coolpix S10 digital camera
The Nikon Coolpix S10 is a super zoom digital camera with a compact body size. Main attractions include a lens that rotates through two hundred and seventy degrees. This can help you when shooting at difficult angles. Watch this video to learn how to use it.
How To: Tie a tie with the 'Nicky' knot
The "Nicky" is related to the "Pratt" and provides an excellent compact, medium sized symmetric knot. The "Nicky" is a very practical knot which can be used with most any tie.
How To: Replace incandescent bulbs with fluorescent
The first episode of Real World Green goes over the advantages to your wallet, your health, and your world by replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
How To: Use the spry accordion panel in Dreamweaver CS3
An Accordion widget is a set of collapsible panels that can store a large amount of content in a compact space. Site visitors hide or reveal the content stored in the accordion by clicking the tab of the panel. In this video special guest Mike McHugh from Creative Sweet TV shows us how to create a very fancy looking Spry Accordion Panel using Dreamweaver CS3.
How To: Import an audio track from a CD in Pro Tools 9
Learn how to transfer audio files from a compact disc or DVD into Pro Tools 9 for mixing or mastering. This free video software tutorial from Lynda presents a complete and thorough overview of the process. Whether you're new to Pro Tools or just new to Pro Tools 9, Avid's first native, software-only version of their popular Pro Tools DAW (or digital audio workstation), you're sure to find much of value in this brief video.
How To: Scratch-proof the top layer of an audio CD
If your audio discs aren't playing anymore or constantly skip, then your problem might be scratches. Not just the bottom layer matters on an audio CD. The top layer can scratch just as easily and cause just as many problems. That's why it should be protected, and this video shows you a great hack for protecting your music compact discs. You just need to add an extra thin cover to the top of your CD, which comes from a trashed CD or DVD, for which you need to boil to remove the thin plastic la...
How To: Choose the right shot in World Golf Tour
In this tutorial, we learn how to choose the right shot in World Golf Tour. The game will automatically choose the shot for you. You can find the different shots by clicking on the current swing selection on the bottom left hand corner. A full swing is the most common type of shot that delivers the most power. A punch shot is a flatter and shorter swing that causes the ball to fly lower during high wind. A pitch shot is a controlled swing that is used around the greens. A chip shot is compact...
How To: Patch ghastly potholes in driveways with QPR's Pothole Repair
If you've managed to patch all of the unsightly and bothersome cracks in your home's driveway using QPR's Pavement Crack Filler, then you might have some bigger problems to repair— potholes. But don't worry, there's a super easy fix for that, too. QPR's Pothole Repair Products are permanent fixes for ghastly and embarrassing potholes in your driveway.
How To: Shorten jeans length by cutting, measuring and using a sewing machine
Are your jeans to long? How about your khakis? Corduroys? No matter what kind of pants you have, if they're too long, you can easily shorten the length with a few snips, a few marks and a basic sewing machine. The Brother LX-3125 compact sewing machine is used in this video, but any will do. See how to take a pair of jeans, cut and resew them like new again!
How To: Create a buzzy sound effect on the pioneer CDJ-800
Interested in jockeying discs? Compact discs? If so, you'll want a CDJ, which will permit you to do with your CDs what your turntable permits you to do with your records. In this DJ tutorial, you'll learn how to create a buzzy sound effect with the Pioneer CDJ-800. For more, and to get started creating your own sound effects on your own Pioneer CDJ-800, take a look!
How To: Do a force quit on any application on the Mac
Face it, nothing in this world is perfect, especially computers. When it comes to these compact and sometime sportable devices, problems can occur almost frequently due to a number of reasons. In this tutorial, you'll be focusing on how to get out a certain issue on a Mac computer. If you ever find yourself confronted with the 'rainbow wheel of death' this tutorial could help you out. Just like ctrl+alt+delete, this method can be easier to use on a Mac and take little to no time at all. Find ...
How To: Make mimi loofah for your dollhouse
This is a video tutorial describing how to construct a mini loofah for your dollhouse. The first step is to gather your supplies. You will need a needle, scissors, thread, and tulle. The tulle and the thread should be the same color. Next your tulle should be cut to be 1.5 feet long. Then bunch up the tulle so that it is small and compact just like a loofah. Next you should thread your needle. Next sew the tulle so that it stays in the shape that you would like it to be in. Finally cut off al...
How To: Extract files from a zipped folder
Zipped files are the most popular way to transfer scattered or large amounts of files in a compact and economical way, and in this video we learn how to go about unzipping these sometimes tricky storage files. After locating the exact .zip file you wanted unzipped, so to speak, the video tells us, you then right click on it. There should be a list of options, unzip this file being one of them, click this. You must also decide, then, what folder to place the unzipped files in. Quick and easy, ...
How To: Superimpose images with a green screen and chroma key
This video gives a ten minute tutorial on how to achieve the superimposition effect for web videos with a little props and software.
How To: Remove a Broken Light Bulb from the Socket
Use this safe and easy technique next time you need to replace a shattered light bulb. You Will Need
How To: Make Betty's parmesan cheese crisps
Looking to make a scrumptious snack? Learn how to make parmesan cheese crisps, a recipe from Betty of Betty's Kitchen. You can serve these with any salad, or just eat them as a snack, with no accompaniment. To make these yummy crisps, you will need the following ingredients (for about 12 crisps):
How To: Prepare soil for a wildflower garden
How to prepare soil for a wildflower garden
How To: Do simple bonsai styling
Graham Potter of Kaizen Bonsai shows Bonsai beginners how to make interesting trees from relatively available materials. He first details the history of the specific tree he will be working on. He points out that this specific specimen has small, compact foliage, branches that support itself, craggy bark, and a nice taper in the trunk. He begins to shape the tree by cutting the small amounts of foliage that are dead or weak as well as the foliage grows beneath the branches. He then uses hand ...
How To: Lift and repot a black pine bonsai
Charles M., an attorney and bonsai cultivator, demonstrates how to transfer a field grown Japanese Black Pine that is ready for training. A 5-gallong nursery specimen was purchased and planted in the ground with a bonsai compound soil to keep its roots close and compact during trunk thickening. The tree was allowed to grow for three years, with the main foliage under four feet, but with two “sacrifice” branches allowed to shoot out without trimming. One sacrifice branch at the top of the tree...
How To: Reuse outdated or old business cards in fun ways
If you've changed jobs or transferred your old Rolodex onto the computer, you will have a ton of left over business cards. Why not go green and reuse the cards as something unique? Check out this video for tips on what to do with all those tiny squares of paper.
How To: Make the best match rocket
In this video tutorial we learn how to make a match rocket. The author explains that match rockets are very easy to make and shoot very far. The first thing to do is to gather your materials. The material that you will need are two little pieces of aluminum fool, matches, two barbecue sticks, and to launch it you will need a paper clip and two pennies. The next step to do is to cut about 10 matches for your rocket from the packet of matches. The next step is to take your two barbecue sticks a...
How To: Set autofucus for action photography on a Nikon DSLR
This video shows Nikon Autofocus setting for action. Getting started on setting up the AF for action.
How To: Green your business
Preserving the environment is not only the right thing to do—it can result in significant cost savings for your business.
How To: Prevent shiny skin
Dealing with oily skin is a challenge, but a few simple grooming tips can cut the shine and give you glow.
How To: Convert cassettes to digital music files
You want to transfer your cassettes to digital music but don’t have a clue where to start. With these tips and the right equipment, your old music will sound brand new.
How To: Help your friends and neighbors save money on energy
Spread the word: It's easy to reduce energy consumption! By sharing these tips, you'll help friends and family use less energy and save money.
How To: Build a shelter in the forest
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to build a shelter in the forest. If you get stuck in the woods, you'll need to know how to protect yourself from the elements.
How To: Lower your electric bill
Many ways to help the environment are costly, but using less electricity is one measure that will save you money. Learn how to lower your electric bill with this how to video.
How To: Fold bed sheets
Our expert will show you how to fold your bedclothes properly, including flat and fitted sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and quilts. Learn an easy, compact method to store your spare linens, and get tips on how to make a template that will help your sheets fit in your linen closet. Take these techniques and make little improvements to your house cleaning routine. Remember, the key to doing things you dread is to make them as easy as possible. Work smart, not hard!
How To: Buy the Best Wireless Network Adapter for Wi-Fi Hacking in 2019
To hack a Wi-Fi network using Kali Linux, you need your wireless card to support monitor mode and packet injection. Not all wireless cards can do this, so I've rounded up this list of 2019's best wireless network adapters for hacking on Kali Linux to get you started hacking both WEP and WPA Wi-Fi networks.
How To: Create a geisha makeup look for Halloween
Wash your face and make sure there are no oils or lotions. Use a toner or a makeup primer which you can purchase at drug store. Pull your hair off of your face with a headband. No hair should be near your face, ears or nape of neck. This is the oil undercoat for use with the 'Kabuki Oshiroi' Shiro-Nuri (Doran) face paint. It is softened in the hands and then rubbed over the entire face or other areas to prepare the skin for the white face makeup. This is the stiff wax used to flatten out faci...
How To: Replace a worn ball joint on a car
Learn tips on how to replace a worn ball joint in a compact, four wheel drive car with expert auto mechanic advice in this free car care and repair video series.
Minecraft Melodies: How to Recreate the Zelda Secret Chime
As I said before in my earlier post on how to make a two-tone doorbell, sound is more than just music. Note blocks can create a wide variety of notes and sounds, and those can be used for more than just making a stirring rendition of "Still Alive" from Portal.
News: Everything We Know About the Sony Xperia XZ4 So Far
Update February 25: The new Sony Xperia flagship has been announced, and it has a new name: The Sony Xperia 1. You can read all of the official specs and details at our full article on Sony's new model.