This is a great little rainy day project you can make for almost no money, or a fun party trick you can use at the next office Christmas party! You will need two disposable drinking cups (stiff plastic or paper will work best), a fairly thick straw, a sturdy paper clip, a thick rubber band, a cocktail stick, a bead and a plastic ring you can get from the neck of a soda bottle. Assemble as shown, and then let it go!
Learn how to find and access files you've downloaded to your BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
If you've got an Android phone, you may have wondered if there is a way to manually update your Android applications. There is and it's fairly easy to do. So easy, in fact, that this video guide from Butterscotch can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under two minutes. For complete instructions, and to get started updating the applications on your own Android phone, take a look.
In this tutorial, we learn how to install a chin spoiler on a Ford Mustang. First, you will need to remove the four screws below the front bumper of the car. Now, remove the underneath section that is located just below the license plate. Drill holes inside the new spoiler, then reattach the sensor and put it back in place where the old chin spoiler was located. Make sure you replace any bolts that you took out in the beginning. You can use double sided tape to make sure the spoiler sticks, a...
This DIY guide focuses on pillowing ebony pegs, an adornment commonly found in Greene & Greene style furniture. Though it might seem like a daunting task, it's actually fairly straightforward. So straightforward, in fact, that this guide can presenta complete overview of the process in just over six and a half minutes' time. For complete instructions, and to get started making your own ebony plugs, take a look.
In this tutorial, you'll see how to create a fairly realistic-looking eyeball within Blender. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial from the folks at CG Cookie. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look!
In the old days, you needed a crank puller to get the crank off of your bike. This video demonstrates how to remove modern self-extracting cranks, that do not require a crank puller to remove, from a square tapered bracket. This is a fairly complicated piece of maintenance, so if you're new to biking you may want to leave this to the professionals.
Windows 7 uses several options to make it easier to change and locate the cursor on the screen. 1) To access these options select “Start” then click on “Control panel“from the menu.
This Is a how to video describing "How to locate a vehicles VIN number." The gentleman explains that to locate your vehicles VIN number, you simply have to look on your windshield. There you should see a tiny plate with the VIN number on it. If not on your windshield then it could be on your dashboard. All vehicles made after 1985 will have there VIN numbers in this location. If you absolutely cannot find the VIN number in this location then another alternative would be to look on the engine ...
In this video, it demonstrate how to check and configure Windows firewall. In order to check to see if firewall is enable or not. You would click on start which locate bottom left corner of the screen. Then you would click on control panel. On this screen you would see an option for firewall, and click on it. When you click on firewall, it will let you view all the description about firewall configuration. There are also many other option which locate on the left hand side. If you are an adva...
In this very basic but informative tutorial, you'll learn how to build a follow focus for your Canon 5D Mark. This method has the virtue of being very cheap, using just a clamp, nuts and bolts, a bit of wire, a rubber band and some shrink wrap. But used well, you can probably achieve some fairly professional looking results with this rig.
The Centauri Knot works well with a wide range of line diameters and should regain around 90 percent of the lines breaking strength. The centauri knot is also fairly easy to tie and is therefor a popular choice by many anglers. The knot is ideal for small hooks, rings and swivels. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a centauri not for fishing.
In this Houdini 9 video series, you will take a look at the new dynamics shelf tools in Houdini 9 and see how easy it is to create fairly complex simulations very quickly.
First of all the tutor suggests that this tutorial is easy and you can complete it only fifteen minutes. However you need to use proper anti-static precautions when you are performing this upgrade. You have to ensure to discharge static electricity before beginning. You must also work on a static free surface. You need a "#00 Philips screwdriver" which you can find in the “Newer Technology” 11-piece tool kit. It is available from macsales.Gather all your materials and then shut down your comp...
Installing shelves in a closet turns dead space into useful storage. You Will Need:
Changing the text that appears on your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad is fairly easy once you've jailbroken it. With the help of the 'Springtomize Cracked' app, you'll be able to alter the words that show up on the unlock screen for your iOS device.
The first boss of Deus Ex: Human Revolution can be fairly frustrating to beat if you aren't prepared. Take a look at this walkthrough on the fight to discover what weapons are useful and how to defeat him on the Xbox 360 version of the game.
The Nokia Social hub is a fairly useful piece of software available to owners of the Nokia Booklet 3G netbook. From the Social hub, you can connect to facebook and access several of the social network's functions, including posting an update. If you have a SIM card inserted with an active 3G connection, you can even send a text message from the netbook.
The Subject 16 puzzles are part of the subplot to Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. The first cluster is fairly easy, but just in case you are stuck, this video shows you how to solve them. Choose the right photos, move the pawn and then pick the right dots.
Get the hardwood look in your home! Floating vinyl plank flooring is easy to install, easier than tile or carpet. It's also fairly inexpensive! This video shows you the best way to install this versatile flooring in any room in your house.
This is the final achievement when you're doing the heroic, Shadowfang Keep. You will probably have to try a couple times to get this, since you have to kill twelve ghouls in a fairly technical manner. Make sure you have at least two healers.
This is a fairly easy emblem to make, and manages to show your love for two different video games at once - Call of Duty: Black Ops and Minecraft. Turn the pixelated face of the creeper into your new multiplayer emblem!
Out of balloons? You can use plain white paper to make a water bomb! All you will need is some fairly waterproof paper (printer paper works well for this), and some Scotch tape. And, of course, some water to fill it with!
Connecting your sprinklers to the water line is actually fairly easy when you're installing your own sprinkler system. Basically, you just go to your outside tap, screw it off and screw in your house connection.
The Kinect is more than just a toy for your Xbox 360. While it's primarily a gaming accessory, it's also a fairly powerful high-tech camera. This tutorial shows you how you can use a Kinect to measure objects in 3D, using the Kinect's own box.
King Dedede is the final boss in Snow Land in Kirby's Epic Yarn. He's one of the tougher bosses to defeat, since grabbing the buttons to defeat him can be challenging. Fortunately, his hammer attack is fairly easy for Kirby to dodge!
Interested in keeping your iMovie projects on an external USB or FireWire hard drive? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a fairly talky overview of the process in over five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
Cashmere is a wonderful fabric, and if you've wanted to shop for a shawl or wrap made of the stuff, you've come to the right place. This video will give you tips for making sure that the cashmere you buy is high-quality, fairly priced, and will last you for a long time.
If your home has a garage with a fairly standard garage door opener, that garage door is probably the easiest way for a burglar to gain entrance to your house. If you want to secure your home against such breakins, watch this video. It offers tips for securing your garage door so that thieves cannot gain access to your property and your family.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to find bed bugs and how to get rid of them. When users are aware that their home is infested with bed bugs, it is critical for users to locate all of the bugs. There are many areas where bed bugs inhabit. Bed bugs can be found on the bed, headboard, electrical sockets and telephone jacks. Bed bugs may also be found in cracks. The best treatment to remove bed bugs is to use Delta Dust, bed bug spray or any other bed bug products. This video will benef...
Have you ever tried cooking a meal and came across a recipe that asked to broil something and had no idea what it was? Well then, this video should make things clearer.
In this next achievement tutorial, you're going to be playing the hit Xbox 360 title, Mass Effect 2. In this intergalactic, space game you need to shoot and kill 20 enemies adter they;ve been knocked back by a punch. It's fairly easy to get, but if not done quickly enough will result in a great amount of damage.
It's time to practice your pick-up lines for this achievements. The game is Alpha Protocol and the objective of this achievement is to become more than friends with a character in the game known as Madison Saint James.
Creating Flash animation is one of the most popular ways for beginning digital animators to cut their teeth. This video will teach you how to animate one fairly basic effect in Flash CS4, making text write itself out using a mask layer. For Flash beginners, this is a great way to make your text appear more dynamically until you become advanced enough to record dialogue.
You may not realize it, but is more than one air filter attached to your car. Not only do you have the filter near your engine, but there is also one located within the vehicle itself. This is used to collect any dust or other particles that are in the vehicle. Many people don't realize it, but these need to be replaced every year or two. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to locate and replace the cabin airfilter on a 2004 Honda Civic. good luck and enjoy!
This next tutorial is for all your BMW E46 M3 owners. If you're experience a misfire in a cyclinder or two, this video will show you how to replace it, including the ignition coil. This can be a fairly easy task to perform and will have your car working back to its normal capabilities in no time. So check it out, good luck, and enjoy!
Planting potatoes is a great way to test the power of your green finger. It's a fairly easy vegetable to grow and the results are beautiful and delicious potatoes that can be used with any great meal. So in this helpful video tutorial, you'll find out what you need to do in order to plant potatoes in your yard. Good luck and enjoy!
Creating sketches from scratch can be a difficult task, especially those who have no idea of what they are doing. Luckily for them, there's Photoshop. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to transform a photo into a sketch. It's fairly simple to do and will impress any of your friends and family. Good luck and enjoy!
Attention aspiring fantasy artists! In this video hosted by artist Wayne Tully, learn how to draw a fairly simple dragon's head in just a few easy steps. Draw your own fantasy art pieces for fun or to illustrate your favorite fantasy stories.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to export MP3 with Audacity. Users will need to download the Lame_enc.dll encoder. The download link is located in the video description. Once downloaded, open Audacity and find the song that you want. Once you have found your song, simply drag the song into the program. Now click on File and select Export As MP3. It will then ask you to Lame_enc.dll file. Click on Yes and locate the file. Now wait for your file to finish encoding. This video will ben...
