John Park poses a kitty conundrum: Who's going to feed the cat while you're on vacation? Using a motor from an old VCR, he creates an automated feline feeder. While building this Make: magazine project, John learned that newer VCRs have safeguard technology, limiting access to the motor. Watch John as he demonstrates his solutions to this challenge.
Keep private info from prying eyes and earn some peace of mind when you safeguard your PC or Mac against nosy intruders. You will need several great passwords, virtual desktop software, snoopware blockers, a screen filter, a mirror, a healthy sense of paranoia, WPA encryption, and an understanding IT specialist.
Need to keep people out of your precious room? Tired of all of those "do not disturb" signs not working? Locks just aren't cutting it these days? Safeguard your privacy with your very own electric fence. Remember Jurassic Park, when the kid got zapped by the electric fence? Think that, but in the doorway of your room.
The increasingly important world of white hat or "ethical" hacking is getting competitive. Thanks to growing salaries and opportunities for talented and trained coding pros who can infiltrate servers and safeguard networks against digital threats, demand for intrepid cyber warriors is through the roof, and it shows no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Your Android phone is a computer not unlike a laptop or desktop PC and it shares the same vulnerabilities. This clip presents a quick overview of how to safeguard against viruses and data loss. With the Lookout app, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video guide can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions on how to adjust your own Facebook tagging settings, take a look.
We're living in uncertain times. The sudden outbreak of the novel coronavirus and subsequent self-isolation of roughly half the world's population has led to a massive reorganization of the economy, countless layoffs, compromised security networks, and a variety of other significant disruptions that will forever alter the landscape of our daily lives.
After laying off 40% of its staff this month to cut costs, SoundCloud appears to be struggling to stay afloat. While blog posts from the company have assured fans that the music platform is not in danger of shutting down, some people aren't so sure this is the truth. Internet Archive — a non-profit dedicated to preserving websites and services — announced today that they will be conducting a partial backup of SoundCloud to safeguard the site's content in case of closure.
We're already glimpsing the future when we look at mixed reality through a headset, but is the real evolution of this technology something that will exist as part of our bodies? As intense as that may sound, TechCrunch's Jay Donovan offers compelling reasons why it's not such a crazy idea:
"California Love" by 2Pac, Dr. Dre, and Roger Troutman is one of the best rap songs ever and brought Roger Troutman's incredible use of the talkbox to mainstream audiences. If you have a talkbox and a keyboard, check out this video to learn how to play this hip-hop classic on the best instruments to do so.
There are countless ways in which you can turn your love of tech and coding into a full-fledged career — from developing apps and websites as a freelancer to working in the IT departments of small startups or major tech companies. But one of the best ways that you can put your programming skills to good use is to join the increasingly important world of cybersecurity.
Google's Allo is still a work in progress, but the innovations to the chat and messaging app just keep on coming. The latest update rolling out now includes chat backups and a group incognito feature that we're very excited about.
With chips in four out every five PCs made since 2010, few companies are as pervasive in modern computing as Intel. That's why an advisory released Monday, May 1, confirming a remotely exploitable vulnerability in all non-server business hardware made in the last seven years has sent shockwaves through the technology world.
"This Love" is the song that ensured that Maroon 5 would stick around for a while. Their new albums don't stack up too favorably to good old Songs About Jane, and if you're feeling the nostalgia watch this video to learn how to play an easy version of "This Love" on piano.
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to play John Lennon's "Oh My Love" on piano or other keyboard instrument. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate or advanced piano players, players of all skill levels can play along. Watch this tutorial to get started playing "Oh My Love"!
Ernie from "Sesame Street" loved his rubber duckies. In fact, there was seldom a scene in his bathtub - or even outside of it - where he was seen without his beloved bright yellow rubber ducky. We think he may have even loved it more than he loved Bert (just kidding).
In this quick yet effective video you'll learn how to get a smaller waist and get rid of your love handles. You'll learn how to perform this great routine to help get rid of those love handles and get a smaller waist. After watching this you'll be on the road to that perfect beach bod for the summer.
Learn how to play "Breathe" by Paramore, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here:
Want to show your love in a creative and heartfelt way? Make a handmade I Love You card using Ippity stamps! This tutorial shows you how to make a basic, flowery card to show the people you love how you feel about them.
In this how to video, you will learn how to say "I Love You" in French. French is known as the language love, so it is very appropriate to learn how to say this properly. First, remember that "I Love You" is written as "Je t'aime" in French. Practice saying the pronunciation until you can easily say it. To answer "I love you too," note that it is written as "Mio aussi." Keep on saying this words until you learn the correct pronunciation. Once you can say both of these consistently and with th...
Choosing which programming language to learn next can seem like a nearly impossible task, regardless of whether you're a novice developer or a seasoned coding pro with years of experience creating apps and websites. But if you haven't already learned Python, look no further.
When wearables startup North officially unveiled its Focals smartglasses in October, the stylish frames strongly resembled, in form and function, Intel's canceled Vaunt smartglasses.
With the British exit from the European Union looming, the UK is looking to the auto industry to help boost their economy and secure jobs through the upcoming years. Today, Business Secretary Greg Clark and Transport Minister John Hayes announced the government investment of $136.7 million (£109.7 million) across 38 different automobile projects, as a part of the Plan for Britain.
Unlike in the physical world, on the internet you're actually able to shut people up and block spoilers of newly-released movies, your favorite TV shows, or a sports event you've yet to watch on your DVR.
This tutorial shows you how to play "What Is Love" (by Haddaway) made famous by Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan's Saturday Night Live skit: Night at the Roxbury. The video demonstrates great accordion technique to give the song a pulsing rhythm.
Big fan of Boys Like Girls? Learn how to play "Love Drunk" by Boys Like Girls in this four-part video tutorial. Tabs can be found here.
Learn how to play "The Way I Loved You" by Taylor Swift, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here:
Grab your acoustic guitar, strap, and your pick and check out this free guitar lesson. This video tutorial will teach you country rock guitarists how to play a Lady Antebellum song. Not just any Lady Antebellum song, but one of their greatest: "Love Don't Live Here." And just so you know, here are the lyrics to go along with this instructional guitar lesson:
Learn how to play "Love Story" on the piano while using sheet music. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play "Love Story" on the piano with music.
You want your special love notes to your sweetheart to be kept a secret, right? So what better way to toss him/her a sweet sentiment during class than by folding it into a heart?
Pucca is an adorable Japanese girl whose always chasing after her true - but reluctant - love, Garu, in her Pucca comics and on zillions of branded accessories. Her distinctive two side buns and upturned eyes make her an easy character to love, and lots of young girls enjoy reading about her adventures in love.
Love Microsoft Excel? This clip contains a tip that just might induce you to. With this free video tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 91st installment of his "YouTubers Love Excel" or YTLE series of free video MS Excel lessons, you'll learn how to create an average with multiple criteria using pivot tables (PivotTable). Learn to love digital spreadsheets more perfectly with the tricks outlined in this free Microsoft Office how-to.
Love Microsoft Excel? This clip contains a tip that just might induce you to. With this free video tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 79th installment of his "YouTubers Love Excel" or YTLE series of free video MS Excel lessons, you'll learn how to add conditional formatting to an entire table based on the content of a cell outside the table area. Learn to love digital spreadsheets more perfectly with the tricks outlined in this free Microsoft Office how-to.
Love Microsoft Excel? This clip contains a tip that just might induce you to. With this free video tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 63rd installment of his "YouTubers Love Excel" or YTLE series of free video MS Excel lessons, you'll learn how to create an array formula to find the vendor with the maximum rating and the lowest cost Learn to love digital spreadsheets more perfectly with the tricks outlined in this free Microsoft Office how-to.
Love Microsoft Excel? This clip contains a tip that just might induce you to. With this free video tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 54th installment of his "YouTubers Love Excel" or YTLE series of free video MS Excel lessons, you'll learn how to count records exceeding a given hurdle using Excel's advanced filter tool. Learn to love digital spreadsheets more perfectly with the tricks outlined in this free Microsoft Office how-to.
Love Microsoft Excel? This clip contains a tip that just might induce you to. With this free video tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 41st installment of his "YouTubers Love Excel" or YTLE series of free video MS Excel lessons, you'll learn how to use a true/false formula with the COUNTIF function to prevent duplicate entries in a list. Learn to love digital spreadsheets more perfectly with the tricks outlined in this free Microsoft Office how-to.
Love Microsoft Excel? This clip contains a tip that just might induce you to. With this free video tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 47th installment of his "YouTubers Love Excel" or YTLE series of free video MS Excel lessons, you'll learn how to calculate total plate cost for a print shop using the VLOOKUP function. Learn to love digital spreadsheets more perfectly with the tricks outlined in this free Microsoft Office how-to.
This is an instructional dance video that teaches step-by-step how to dance Allison and Ivan's 'Sexy Love' from the 'Top 8' episode of the television show 'So You Think You Can Dance.' This is a hip hop dance instructional from SYTYCD the hit dance off TV show. Corey shows us a step by step hip hop dance in two parts.
It’s easy to make a Libra fall in love with you – but it’s just as easy to lose their love. To trap a Libra you will need elegance, generosity and patience. Learn how to use astrology advice in dating, by watching this how-to video. Pick up tips on making a relationship with a Libra work.
In this video you'll learn to play Eric Claptons cover of Down & and Out. This version isn't exactly the same but close enough. Make sure to watch part two so you don't miss any main points of the song.
Origami double hearts are easy to make and a great way to show your loved one that you care. Plus, it's cheaper than a dinner out, so watch this video, follow the steps, and profess your love with a piece of folded paper. Hey, at least your loved one will know you went through the effort, and it's the thought that counts, right?
