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Looking for a quick primer on how to get started using a Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet with Adobe Photoshop Elements? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under four minutes. For more information, ...more

Knitting, ladies and gents, is not just for grannies who have too much time on their hands. In fact, knitting is fun and quite addicting once you get the basics down. Don't believe us? Then take a gander at this video to learn how to knit a simple warm scarf that'll keep your ...more

You know those ornament-shaped cookie cutters you can get at just about any store around Christmas? You don't just have to use them to bake ornament-shaped cookies. In fact, why not get a little creative by making these chubby elf cookies instead? Your own little elves will l ...more

You don't need a real football in your hand to have fun. In fact, all you need is a piece of paper, some instructions, and a good imagination to play a rough and tumble game. If it's a slow day at the office, follow these steps to turn a simple sheet of paper into an afternoo ...more

Want to know how to use the Dashboard on your Nintendo Wii video game console to do fun things like surf the Internet? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this Wii owners' guide from the folks at Butterscotch can present a complete overview of the process in about four minutes. ...more

Scorpion pleats are not in fact fierce-looking hair braids that are out to sting you. Rather, when we're talking about hair, scorpion pleats are fun, upturned pleats that are slightly messy. When paired along with a traditional French braid, scorpion pleats add a dimension of ...more

In this tutorial, you will learn how to pipe buttercream pansy-like flowers. With the proper tools and technique, the decoration process is as easy as it is fun. It's so easy, in fact, that this free video cupcake decorating lesson can present a full overview of this decoratio ...more

Interested in making a quick and easy chicken Vesuvio? You'll have a hard time finding a recipe any quicker or easier than the one demonstrated in this free video cooking lesson from the Food Network. For detailed instructions, and to get started making your own delicious chic ...more

Originating in Harlem in the 1920s, a rent party is a fun way to stave off eviction. You will need a place to party, food and drink, musical entertainment, paying guests, party flyers, a hat to collect donations, and lots of beer. Fact: The going rate for a Harlem rent party a ...more

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with this spin on a classic. Hope you like peppers. Fun fact: Cucumber is a fruit. You will need tequila, lime juice, sweet and sour mix, Grand Marnier, jalapeno, and cucumber. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix a spicy cucum ...more

If for no other reason than the fact that you're bored beyond belief during spring break or holiday and you need something involved and fun to do fast, this tutorial shows you a great way to pass the time. And unlike simply sitting on the couch and pigging out or shopping with ...more

Katy Perry's music video for "California Gurls" was irresistably cute and fun - so well done, in fact, that we won't be surprised if we see half the girls dressed up as Katy with her cupcake boobs this Halloween. But before you decide which outfit you want to wear from the vid ...more

Zebra striped nails don't necessarily mean a big canvas of white paint striped meticulously - and painstakingly - with thin black lines. In fact, if you're going for a more avant garde nail look that's unique yet not too crazy to wear to the office, this minimalist zebra strip ...more

Whether you admit it or not, you probably wanted to be Barbie at one point in your adolescence, whether for five years or five seconds. Clearly we know by now that she represents a one-track view of female beauty, but god was it fun dressing her up in her clip-on pink extensio ...more

Bloons is a flash game from Ninja Kiwi. Learn how to hack Bloons with tricks and cheats. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hack Bloons with Cheat Engine (09/29/09). Description of the app on NinjaKiwi.com: Join the millions of other players enjoying Ninja Kiwi's Bloo ...more

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the cartoon character Maggie Simpson from The Simpsons. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing tuto ...more

There's never just one way to wear a shirt. For instance, you don't have to pair your crochet top with the same pair of acid wash blue jeans EVERY time, nor do you have to pair the same gold Tiffany's pendant with its matching Tiffany's bracelet. In fact, switching around what ...more

Stampin' UP! punches make just as fun designs as their line of stamps. In this tutorial, learn how to fashion basic flowers out of punches. These flowers make great additions to your scrapbooking or greeting card crafts. Add a little extra touch to your paper designs with thes ...more

Bill is in fact an expert in this field and refers to his book. He knows potato guns. So many small and not so small boys and girls would like to make a potato canon or bazooka. This is taken from the Backyard Ballistics book. Not only is this a fun activity, but it also teach ...more

Eric Rochow of Real World Green gives us advice on making our computers more environmentally friendly. This video first explains that screensavers are not green. Screensavers require a computer to use its processor. Ideally, when you're not using your computer it should be in ...more

In this instructional dance video, learn how to perform the famous "Salsa Disco" dance move using different amounts of spin. A lot of dancers get caught up in the fact about knowing very little moves, but in reality, by adding doubles and triples in their current salsa dance c ...more

In this three-part butchering video, learn how to cut deer steaks. Deer steaks are often cut from the lower half of the animal, making the deer steaks less tender than most meats, but enjoyed by many. Fun fact: Many times deer steaks are prepared by being boiled in coffee grou ...more

Many times, the task bar and some of the desktop icons on your computer disappear. This being a common PC problem, the fun video has shown three different ways of solving the problem. The presenter has done a good job by enlarging the key images at most critical points in the ...more

You cannot get any better or sweeter than truly homemade marshmallows. This video will show you how to make orange-flavored marshmallows for a tangy new twist on an old favorite. Make some s'mores, roast them in front of the fire, and enjoy them in hot chocolate on a drizzly d ...more

If you call yourself a hobbyist or a kid at heart, you know that remote-controlled vehicles are more than just fun. If you're a serious R/C man, you'll know all about doing everything to your model truck or car, like fixing wheels, vamping the pinion gears, waterproofing, trou ...more

So you like card games, huh? Don't we all. Well, have you ever heard of Frustration? I didn't think so. This video tutorial will show you how to play the card game Frustration. This two-player card game is as fast as War or Double Solitaire, but a lot more fun. If you don't b ...more

If TV cartoons don’t provide enough intellectual stimulation, try these tips to improve your vocabulary and impress your friends, or just yourself. You Will Need * Books * A dictionary * A notepad * A computer with internet access Step 1: Read everything Read everything you c ...more

Lighten up your office with this quick and easy prank. You Will Need A chair with a pneumatic pressure release Electrical or packing tape An unsuspecting coworker Step 1: Choose Your Mark Choose a coworker with a good sense of humor, and get in before them one morning, or ...more

Why sweat through a boring exercise routine when you can achieve the same results while having fun? You Will Need * Dance classes or DVDs * Space to dance at home * A partner (optional) Step 1 Sign up for Zumba, a fitness class that combines moves from salsa, samba, merengue, ...more

Know the right thing to say – and do – if your loved one suddenly finds themselves out of work. This video will show you how to console your partner if they lose their job. You Will Need * Sensitivity * A review of finances * Intimacy * Fun Step 1. Be reassuring Tell your ...more

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to play the Google language computer prank on a coworker. Change your colleague's Google settings with this easy prank, and watch their head spin! You Will Need * Your coworker’s unattended and unlocked computer * An internet connection ...more

Everyone likes free things, and everyone likes drinking. Combine the two and you've got one happy hour. You will need no expectations, a smile on your face, basic common courtesy, and some money. Never ask for a freebie. It doesn’t work, and since most bartenders have good mem ...more

Part of what makes EVE Online so much fun is the option to explore different moons, planets and asteroid belts. However, it can be dangerous. This tutorial explains the equipment you'll want and the best way to explore in a non-combat situation. Become a space explorer in EVE ...more

Part of the fun of an online game is being able to chat with your friends! This tutorial goes over how you can use the in-game chat system to join a chat channel. It also gives you a few channels useful for everyone to join, especially new players. Or create your own channel. ...more

The My Computer section of most PC computers is an absolute mess, especially if you're trying to navigate someone else's computer. Why not take advantage of this fact by pulling this awesome prank on one of your data-loving friends? The video above will show you how to make a ...more

The limbo. Everybody knows what it is, but amazingly, only a small percentage of the population has actually participated in a limbo dance. Most think it's a thing for a huge party, but you only need a few to have fun with it. Find out just how low you can go by dancing the li ...more

Tired of the same old flower corsages? Check out this video on how to make a one of a kind candy corsage for your next outing! These make a great gift for prom, holidays, even birthdays for that special little girl in your life. You Will Need • Assorted 3-inch lengths of ribb ...more

Did you know that you can zoom in on your Mac laptop just as easily as you can on the iPhone? All you need is your fingers, your mouse and to activate the zoom function on your computer. Check it out! You Will Need * Mac Step 1: Open System Preferences Go to System Preference ...more

Bid Whist can be a fun game for family or friends. It's challenging enough for adults, but enjoyable for kids too. Bidding and predicting wins are what make playing Bid Whist fun and exciting, whether you win or lose. You Will Need *Two teams of two players *A deck of cards ...more

Looking to take up a new sport? How about ice skating? Ice skating is great for the legs and body, and great fun! Follow this advice and you will soon be gliding like a champion. You Will Need: • An ice rink • Padded pants • Ice skates • Patience (Warning: Skate only in are ...more

Take a break from the city and treat your friends and family to some good old-fashioned fun. You Will Need * A route through fields and woods * A pickup truck, or tractor with trailer * Firewood * Marshmallows * Hot dogs * 1 to 2 dozen bales of hay * A clear night * Friends an ...more

Getting splinters is no fun, but making them can be if you've got the right tools and the proper technique. You Will Need * Wood * A chopping block * A splitting maul * A sledge hammer * Two wedges Step 1: Set your log Place your log on the chopping block, or if one is unavai ...more

Don't let the warm weather wear you down. Beat the heat and create your own frozen treats. You Will Need * Fruit juice * Ice cube trays or popsicle molds * Aluminum foil * Popsicle sticks or toothpicks * Fresh fruit (optional) Step 1 Pour your favorite fruit juice into an ice ...more

The quick and easy game of hangman is a great way to have fun with a friend. You Will Need * A partner * A pen or pencil * Paper Step 1 Pick one person to be the executioner. That person should think of a word or phrase for the other person to guess. Step 2 Draw a “scaffold” ...more