In earlier versions of Minecraft, Ender Pearls only allowed you to scare off Enderman. Thankfully, Minecraft 1.9 has introduced new functionality to those pearls--the ability to teleport around the map by tossing them in a direction. Take a look at this guide to learn how to teleport using Ender Pearls.
The Minecraft 1.9 update introduces a very dangerous and scary option--the ability to play Minecraft in hardcore mode. Hardcore mode provides you with one life, meaning that dying in the game will completely delete the world and force you to restart. Find out how to turn on hardcore mode in this tutorial.
Minecraft 1.9 introduces animal breeding to the game, but it's not such a simple process. You'll need to make sure you have some wheat which is extremely useful in getting the animals to attract to you. After that, you'll be able to start breeding the Minecraft animals--now if only we could get them to fight like Pokémon!
The upgrade to Minecraft 1.8 introduced the abiltiy to create giant mushrooms in the different environments of the Minecraft world. They are so big that you can literally live in them. After adding a ladder, you can build a portable shelter inside of them.
Want to learn how to build all of the new Minecraft blocks that were introduced with the Minecraft 1.8 update? Learn how to craft everything from fence gates to glass panes in this tutorial on all of the new block recipes in the Minecraft 1.8 update.
Minecraft 1.8 has introduced Enderman to tons of blocky servers all over the world. If you're looking for ways to fight against Enderman or just avoid Enderman all together, take a look at this walkthrough on how to do both. Be sure to grab an Ender Pearl so that you can half their attack range!
Check out this free Windows utility that allows you to print files directly from the file system by dragging and dropping them onto an icon conveniently placed on your desktop.
Asking someone out on a date can be very intimidating, especially if you do not know them that well or if they are a complete stranger. This guide helps you learn how to confidently ask a stranger out on a date by introducing yourself, finding common ground, learning about the stranger, and then asking them out. Sometime's asking someone out is as easy as initiating a conversation.
The Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies (that's a mouthful) map Ascension introduced perk-stealing monkey to the bestiary of enemies. They are quite annoying, and this video will teach you how to deal with and dispatch them easily, keeping your precious perks intact for better zombie slaying.
Minecraft Beta 1.3 has introduced some awesome elements to the game, foremost among them for all you Redstone heads out there is the Redstone Repeater. It's a new block you can craft that allows you to adjust the delay on the redstone circuit passing through it, allowing more finesse in timing your traps and other Redstone circuit contraptions and allowing you to save space by not making unnecessarily long circuits for the sake of timing.
If you're going to really have fun with LittleBigPlanet 2, you're going to need to know the ins and out of the game's logic tools. This video tutorial will introduce you to the basic logic tools, including microchips and the logic gates AND, OR, XOR, and NOT.
NBA 2K11 is finally breathing some life into the long-stagnant world of basketball video games, introducing new elements and bringing back old ones that people missed. In this video, you'll learn how to use the isomotion dribbling system to do freestyle dribble moves with greater control and score more points.
jQuery is a very powerful Javascript framework that makes making cool website interfaces much easier. This video will introduce you to the basics of using jQuery from installing it on your computer to creating your first simple element. You'll also learn the function methods that jQuery uses and how to inset jQuery into an HTML document.
Scripting languages, like coding languages, are among the most complicated and daunting aspects of computer use to master. If you can do it, however, they allow you to do nearly anything you want with a computer. This video will introduce you to the popular scripting language Actionscript 3. This language is crucial to using Flash successfully to create games, movies, and websites, so get this stuff down and then go watch our other Actionscript tutorials!
Creating animation in Flash CS4 is the most fundamental thing that you can do using this powerful software. It is also quite confusing to the uninitiated. This video will introduce you to the basics of creating animations in Flash by demonstrating the construction of a small flying line. Very basic, but if you just got Flash CS4 and are a little mystified by what to do next, watch this video!
Ever wish there were a way to upload a video to YouTube without making it available to anyone with an Internet connection? While you might know about the option to make your uploaded clips private, limiting their viewing to 25 users of your choosing, you might not know about the newly introduced "Unlisted" status, which allows your videos to be viewed by only those people who know the video's direct URL. For more information, watch this free video guide from Tekzilla.
Check out this instructional language video to learn how to express possession in the genitive case in Russian. Learn basic Russian grammar with Viktor Dmitriyevich Huliganov in his 8th lesson. He introduces a whole new way of tackling the tricky area of possession. The next lesson in the series introduces Russian's non-verbal way of having or possessing something. Watch this tutorial video that is great for language nerds and advanced Russian speakers who need to polish their skills or looki...
Check out this instructional language video and learn about the irregular Russian verb "khotet". Learn Russian with Viktor Dmitriyevich Huliganov in his 13th lesson. He introduces a whole new way of tackling the tricky area of conjugating irregular infinitives in Russian. This time he looks at the highly irregular conjugation of "khotet'", to want, and introduces the instrumental case of personal pronouns. Watch this tutorial video that is great for language nerds and advanced Russian speaker...
This video introduces developers to building apps on Google App Engine.
Kevin Rose is joined by John Todd, a well known, leading Asterisk expert, to introduce you to the amazing VoIP (Voice over IP) world of Asterisk, the open source voip telephony toolkit. In this episode, Kevin and John take you through the installation and configuration of this powerful tool, and show how it can be used to give anyone complete control over their phone experiences, such as voice over wifi, eliminating phone costs, choosing from hundreds of VoIP providers, creating your own voic...
Check out this instructional language video to learn how to conjugate and use the future imperative in Russian. Learn basic Russian grammar with Viktor Dmitriyevich Huliganov in his 6th lesson that is in two parts. He introduces a whole new way of tackling the tricky area of conjugating imperatives in Russian. This lesson looks at the future imperfect tense, and introduces aspect of the verb, as well as looks at 1a verbs with roots in Y and E. Watch this tutorial video that is great for langu...
Ever wanted to become a programmer? This Delphi Training Series: Programming 101 is a sequence of training videos designed to teach the complete beginner how to become a programmer using Delphi.
In this clear how-to video, ukulele master Glen Rose introduces the viewer to a series a jazz chords and then shows how to put them altogether to play a jazzy little number. Get strumming people, your uke awaits new music.
Some women like their men scruffy, whereas others fall head over heels over a clean cut, well-shaven man. If you happen to fall into the second category, introduce your man to this video tutorial on how to complete a classic straight razor shave.
Kirby's next adventure takes him deep into the desert in the Hot Lands chapter. The first level is Pyramid Sands which introduces you to a few new enemies including the mummy as well as dust storms that also harbor dangerous enemies! Check out this full walkthrough of Pyramid Sands in Kirby's Epic Yarn for the Nintendo Wii with secret items and more inside!
The fourth and final level of the Grass Land chapter is the Big Bean Vine and introduces a newer element to work your way through with some clever sections to have fun in! Check out this video for a full walkthrough of the level with secrets included for Kirby's Epic Yarn on the Nintendo Wii!
Dr. Dre has only ever released two albums, and it's been 11 years since the last one, 2001. But it's lead single "Forgot About Dre" is still a classic, largely because it introduced Eminem to everyone who didn't already know him in '99. This video will teach you how to play the song on piano, complete with long runs and chords that will make your version sounds much better than most of the other ones out there.
Concerned about the unpronounceable chemicals you see on tubes of toothpaste? Clean your tetth and keep your breath fresh without having to introduce unpleasant chemicals to your system! All you need is some baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, essential oils (mints are best) and a few drops of stevia (optional). Combine together, and smile! You have homemade toothpaste!
Harley Quinn is the Joker's love interest first introduced in Batman: Arkham Asylum. She is delightfully deranged, just like her boss / lover, and also quite sexy. Watch this video for a tutorial on doing her distinctive mask makeup for your Halloween or general purpose costume.
SketchUp is a free 3-D model you can download from the Google website. This tutorial introduces new users to the basic tools, features and functions in order to get started using SketchUp. This also explains a few concepts useful for 3-D modelers.
In this clip, you'll learn how to add excitement to a bass part by introducing a filter. Whether you're new to computer recording, new to the Ableton Live DAW (digital audio workstation) or just looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from NextStepAudio. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to use the Flex Time tool to alter the speed and timing of your tracks without altering their pitch or introducing nasty artifacts. This clip presents an overview of how to use it. Whether you're new to computer recording, new to the Apple Logic DAW (digital audio workstation) or just looking to pick up a few new tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial.
Sometimes simple is the best way to do it, and what is simpler than green beans? Well, they aren't THAT simple, but the concept is easy to grasp. Green beans can make a fantastic side dish to any meal if you know how to cook them right. In this video, chef Jason Hill introduces you to a simple, but delicious green bean recipe with garlic and shallots.
Looking for a way to quickly restart your Windows applications when they crash? This clip from Tekzilla will teach you everything you'll need to know and introduce you to Restart on Crash, a useful application for doing just that. For more information, watch this home-computing how-to.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to introduce yourself to someone in perfect Spanish: "Me llamo ..." Interested in learning Spanish but haven't got the time to take a weekly class? No problemo! The Internet is awash in free, high-quality video lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started using this phrase yourself, watch this helpful video guide for Spanish students.
Contrary to popular opinion, Chinese food does not only consist of orange chicken and friend rice (though, admittedly, they are quite delish). In fact, there exists quite a variety of elegant, delicate dishes for the picky gastronome.
In this clip, learn how to make an exotic saffron mango mousse with the girls from Show Me The Curry. This tutorial is detailed and will introduce you to this unique and interesting new sweet treat. Enjoy!
In this tutorial, learn how to take care of pet ferrets. Ferrets make delightful, mischevious, furry pets and in this clip from expert, Marc Morrone, you will learn all about them and how to take care of them and introduce them into your family.
In this video tutorial from Get Connected TV, hosts AJ Vickery and Mike Agerbo will show you how to safely move your iPod files to your home pc, for back up purposes, just in case something were to happen to your iTunes account or your iPod is damaged, or music directory accidentally deleted. The program they introduce in this video is called iPod-Rip, and they lead you through the steps necessary to back up your iPod files safely and easily, without damaging or deleting your files.
There's something magical about stop-motion animation made with clay, it's an ideal medium for depicting strange transformations. In this short tutorial you'll learn how to make a simple claymation movie of your own. The video introduces you to some of the materials you'll need, shows you a little about animating and takes you through some of the steps to upload your animation onto your computer for editing.
