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How To : Jailbreak & Unlock iPhone 2G/3G and iPod Touch 1G

Over the years, jailbreaking the iPhone simply has gotten easier and easier. This video gives a fairly good example of how easy it can be to unlock and jailbreak your iPhone. With only a few clicks and downloads, you should be on your way to jailbreaking your iPhone. Check out ...more

How To : Build automata with a scroll saw

In this tutorial (with an extended introduction) from the Scrollsaw Workshop, Steve Good will teach you how to build automata using a scrollsaw. As always, the pattern and plays are available, free of charge, through Steve's blog: scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com. Part 1 of 2 - ...more

How To : Make primitive jerky for wilderness survival

Learn how to primitively dry meat to make jerky for use in long term wilderness survival. You cannot always eat fresh meat. Drying meat into jerky is also good for traveling light as it dehydrates it into a lighter substance. Making jerky is also a cool thing to do while on lo ...more

How To : Become a vampire in Sims 2 without cheats

Sims 2 fan? Let's be a vampire. You must have Sims 2 night life. First create a downtown in your town. One can meet vampires only after 19.00. They have red eyes and red clothes. Once you meet, create good relations with the vampire by complimenting, telling jokes, etc. As you ...more

How To : Make a cube puzzle out of wooden blocks

If you like to work with wood and want to make a fun and challenging project, you can make a cube puzzle. A good tip to keep in mind is that your saw blades are sharp, aligned, and adjusted properly and cutting as straight as possible to get the tightest fit when you are putti ...more

How To : Make a cute and cheeky "ugly" Christmas sweater

Well this certainly isn't your grandma's woolen reindeer sweater. While all of us dread getting the handmade clothing item during the holidays, you certainly won't dread wearing this cheeky and ugly - though ugly in a good, cute way - Christmas sweater. Emblazon the sweater w ...more

How To : Rig skip baits using a whole fish for fishing

So, you've mastered the knot tying process for fishing, and you already know how to catch bait, so now what? You need to put that live bait to good use... this animated tutorial from Marinews will show you how to rig skip baits using a whole fish for fishing. Catching bait mig ...more

How To : Create an ethereal angel makeup look for Halloween

Everyone envisions angels differently, but this angel is one that's pitch perfect (and yes, slightly over the top in a good way) for Halloween. Fluffy white feather lashes as light as the clouds she sprang from, multicolored rhinestones around her eyes, and sweet lavender silv ...more

How To : Make Spider-Man villain Venom out of Legos

Venom is one of the coolest bad guys in all of Marvel comics, the iconic evil counterpart to Spider-Man. This tutorial will show you how to make a Venom Lego minifigure using only Legos and paint. He looks very cool at the end, and will make a formidable opponent for your good ...more

How To : Assemble a Survival Kit

I am writing this quick post in response to the recent earthquakes and tsunamis that are affecting Japan. As soon as the news broke, and we began to hear of tsunami warning for our area, I immediately realized how under prepared I was for a natural disaster. The thing that dro ...more

How To : Boof effectively in whitewater kayaking

Shane Benedict explains key techniques to an effective boof. Everybody wants to know how to boof. The boof is, without a doubt, the most essential weapon in your creeking arsenal. There are several key points to making this move effective; approach, stroke, and body placement ...more

How To : Create a Trailer in iMovie '11

In this article I am going to show you how to quickly and easily make a professional looking trailer. All you need is the Apple product iMovie '11 and some footage to make the trailer with. You can follow along in the video tutorial or follow the instructions in the text bel ...more

How To : Get the Girl You've Always Wanted

Confidence A key ingredient to building any relationship is having the confidence to ask any given woman out in the first place. Women find confidence in a man more attractive than his looks, and at first, even his personality (you will, however, have to have a good personali ...more

How To : Create a basic mix with two vinyl turntables

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how you can create a basic mix with two tur ...more

How To : Make a Fathers Day card

Watch this instructional scrapbooking video to make a charming t-shirt shaped Father's day card. This is an affectionate Father's Day card which can be personalized to really charm your dad. You can use store bought cut outs or use recycled pieces of scraps and ribbon. This un ...more

How To : Make chocolate garnishes

Martha shares a sweet Good Thing: chocolate garnishes. Here is a sweet Good Thing to add to your Valentine's Day dessert that is very simple to create. You can make your own chocolate hearts to garnish your sorbet, ice cream, or even a slice of cake. All you need is some dark ...more

How To : Wire a basic 3 way switch

In this video tutorial, you'll find out how to wire a 3 way basic switch. It's a good way to control one set of lights or light at two different locations. After watching this tutorial, if you still aren't sure of what you're doing, please don't hesitate to call a specialist. ...more

How To : Fold a little paper origami steamer boat

This is a good folding tutorial on a traditional origami steamer boat. To fold this steamer ship, you'll need any square piece of paper with a minimum dimension of 10 x 10 centimeters. It's a simple steamer that anybody could fold.

How To : Wear the headphones on your head while you DJ

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how to wear the headphones on your head whi ...more

How To : Be a faster bartender

There are a lot of little things that separate good bartenders from great ones. Bartending calls for a knowledge of a lot of different liquors and drinks. However, all the knowledge in the world is useless if you can't work fast in a busy bar. Expert bartender Jason Griffin wi ...more

How To : Make an inexpensive & reusable oil candle

Buying a candle from the store can be pretty pricey, depending on what kind you get. One that smell are of course, going to cost you more money, while there are others that are less expensive but not as good. So here's a helpful tutorial that will help you save money and allow ...more

How To : Defeat the Twins in Dead Rising 2 on the Xbox 360

One of the toughest psychopath duos in the game is the showgirl Twins. Yea, hot chicks with really sharp swords? Not fun, at least, not your idea of a good time with these girls. If you're having trouble beating them, check out this video, in it you will learn how to beat the ...more

How To : Use the PERCENTILE.EXC function in MS Excel 2010

New to Microsoft Excel 2010? Looking for a few good tips and tricks? Look no further. In this free video tutorial from everyone's favorite MS Excel guru, YouTube's ExcelIsFun, the 3rd installment in his series of Excel 2010 video tutorials, you'll learn how to use Excel's new ...more

How To : Reboot your Apple iPhone

You can solve some of your iPhone bugs with a swift reboot. Watch this iPhone video tutorial to learn how to reboot your iPhone to help fix some of the bugs. This how-to video is good for new iPhone users.

How To : Build your own Stonehenge

This video demonstrates how to build your own Stonehenge. This would be a good project to do with children, because you could teach them a little history at the same time.

How To : Use parenting techniques in Maya 8.5

If you want to learn how to use Autodesk Maya 8.5, then starting off in the video could be a good thing for your animation projects. In this tutorial, you'll learn some basic Maya parenting techniques to help you along your way to magnificent character development. So, if your ...more

How To : Practice the yoga lotus pose

This video breaks down what it takes to get a deep, comfortable lotus yoga pose. Most people give up on ever doing a proper lotus, but the with right poses, done with patience and consistency, you will get there. Good luck!

How To : Turn Your Head into Narcissistic Cardboard Speakers

Do you know anyone that's infatuated with themselves and is currently in need for some good speakers? No? Well, just in case you do, here's a neat Christmas present idea for your narcissistic speaker-less friend. But, let's be realistic—why would you make these for anybody but ...more

News : The Intriguing Allure of Eating Crickets

When I was younger, my best friend's dad would always give us a lollipop on long car rides. I remember three things about those lollipops: they were bright green, tasted delicious, and had a cricket in the center. You know, like a Tootsie Roll Pop... only instead of a Tootsie ...more

How To : Prune hydrangea plants

Hydrangea is a garden favorite. It has lovely blooms and can become a good sized plant. Many ask when should it be pruned or cut back. A good rule of thumb is to understand that Hydrangeas bloom on old wood. As soon as the flowers are spent, as soon as they start to turn brown ...more

How To : Use the SysRq Key to Fix Any Linux Freeze

Linux is generally a pretty stable OS, but occasionally things happen. However, as long as your keyboard has a SysRq key, you'll never need to worry about freezes again. The SysRq key functions allow you to perform various low level commands, even when your system is unrespon ...more

How To : Repurpose last season's skirt into a cute tote bag

Vintage is in right now, but that doesn't mean everything you can dig up in your mother's closet is fashionable (we're thinking her neon '80s balloon pants here). If you happen to find a skirt in her collection that's dyed a nice color but cut entirely wrong to look good on an ...more

How To : Build a workbench on a tight budget

A good first project for anyone interested in doing woodworking projects on a regular or semi-regular basis is, naturally, a wooden workbench. This carpenter's guide will help you to build a solid work table without breaking the bank in the process. For more information, inclu ...more

How To : Pronounce the English word "facetious"

Today's word is "facetious". This is an adjective which means kidding or being playful. For example, you can say, "Some people, like my boss, are not good at telling jokes; it's sometimes hard to tell whether he is serious or being facetious."

How To : Make bubble solution

A very simple recipe to make an excellent homemade bubble solution! With only three cheap, common household ingredients, make a LOT of this great solution! A good way to save some money. A little bit goes a long way. Thanks, and enjoy!

How To : Average rank scores given a tie in Excel 2010

New to Microsoft Excel 2010? Looking for a few good tips and tricks? In this free video tutorial from everyone's favorite MS Excel guru, YouTube's ExcelIsFun, the very first installment in his series of Excel 2010 video tutorials, you'll learn how to use use the RANK.AVE funct ...more

How To : Confess your love for someone in Japanese

Learning a new language can be a hard and trying task. It takes time and patience to fully understand and use a language. Something else that can be difficult is confessing your love to someone. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to confess your love for someone in Japan ...more

How To : Install 990 brakes on a BMX bicycle

Dat Nguyen from Epic Ride BMX and Skate Shop in Westminster, California demonstrates how to properly install 990 brakes on a BMX bike. He also give good tips on keeping your brakes working good after you've installed them. Check out this helpful video tutorial to see how to in ...more

How To : Encrypt Your Sensitive Files Using TrueCrypt

Hello and welcome to another InfoSecurity World tutorial. The intent of this article is to teach one how to encrypt sensitive files. When set up correctly with a strong password, it would be almost impossible to hack. Even the FBI have had issues decrypting this software. I'm ...more

How To : Prune a Japanese maple tree pre bonsai

If you own a Japanese maple tree, you need to know that there are three different methods for pruning bonsai. One is creation pruning, maintenance pruning, and pruning for show. In this video tutorials, you'll find out how to perform a creation pruning that is promoting branch ...more

How To : Street hustle with the three-card monte card trick

There are good magic tricks, and there are bad magic tricks. The host of this video tutorial might not be the most skilled magician around, but he's a pretty good judge of card tricks. Check out how to street hustle with the three-card monte card trick. With just a little slei ...more

How To : Cut a hollow vase with a scroll saw

In this two-part tutorial series from the Scrollsaw Workshop, Steve Good walks you through the process of creating a hollow vase entirely without a lathe. As always, the pattern is available, free of charge, through Steve's blog, scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com. Part 1 of 2 - H ...more

How To : Tie an Artillery Hitch (Loop) knot

Learn how to tie an Artillery Hitch or loop - A secure way of forming a loop in the standing part of a rope so that the loop lies perpendicular to the line. This is a good knot for sailing, boating, general outdoors and even bondage.

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