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How To : Escape from a zip tie and open locked doors

If for some strange reason you find your hands bound together by a zip tie, check out this video to learn how to escape from one! Using a little bit of slight of hand, you'll learn how to break free from a tight zip tie, and as an added bonus, how to open up a locked door usin ...more

How To : Make a secret candle safe for valuables

Need a way to hide your small pricey or memorable objects? Well, what better place to hide those cherished items than in a burning candle? Unless your robbers have a thing for scented and aromatic candles. Watch this video tutorial to see exactly how to make a secret candle s ...more

How To : Make an image into a text image in Adobe Photoshop

Need a little help with your new Adobe Photoshop graphics editing program? Working with Photoshop can be a bit tough if you don't know what you're doing, so instead of getting out the books, check out this 'no nonsense' video tutorial to learn how to make an image into a text ...more

How To : Create an animated text banner in Adobe Photoshop

Need a little help with your new Adobe Photoshop graphics editing program? Working with Photoshop can be a bit tough if you don't know what you're doing, so instead of getting out the books, check out this 'no nonsense' video tutorial to learn how to create an animated text ba ...more

How To : Create a GIF in Adobe Photoshop and GIFtedMotion

Need a little help with your new Adobe Photoshop graphics editing program? Working with Photoshop can be a bit tough if you don't know what you're doing, so instead of getting out the books, check out this 'no nonsense' video tutorial to learn how to create a GIF in Adobe Phot ...more

How To : Create a simple folder in Adobe Photoshop

Need a little help with your new Adobe Photoshop graphics editing program? Working with Photoshop can be a bit tough if you don't know what you're doing, so instead of getting out the books, check out this 'no nonsense' video tutorial to learn how to create a simple folder in ...more

How To : Create bubble text in Adobe Photoshop

Need a little help with your new Adobe Photoshop graphics editing program? Working with Photoshop can be a bit tough if you don't know what you're doing, so instead of getting out the books, check out this 'no nonsense' video tutorial to learn how to create bubble text in Adob ...more

How To : Create metallic looking objects in Adobe Photoshop

Need a little help with your new Adobe Photoshop graphics editing program? Working with Photoshop can be a bit tough if you don't know what you're doing, so instead of getting out the books, check out this 'no nonsense' video tutorial to learn how to create metallic looking ob ...more

How To : Create and use patterns in Adobe Photoshop

Need a little help with your new Adobe Photoshop graphics editing program? Working with Photoshop can be a bit tough if you don't know what you're doing, so instead of getting out the books, check out this 'no nonsense' video tutorial to learn how to create and use patterns in ...more

How To : Build a didgeridoo with PVC

These are simple instructions on how to construct a PVC didgeridoo. You must work in a well ventilated area as you are dealing with heat and PVC fumes. You need a heat gun, pipe clamp, screwdriver, pipe cutter, dremel, PVC pipe, buffing bit and bucket of water. This is a detai ...more

How To : Pop with head isolation skills

Instructional video showing how to do head isolation dance moves. These are a bit difficult, but are a really cool effect once you can do them well. Just takes some practice time (use a mirror). Hope this helped since there are very few videos about doing head isolations.

How To : Perform the "flipback cut" flourish card trick

If you know how to do a few card tricks, maybe it's time you learn a bit more. Work on your XCM (extreme card manipulation), watch this video tutorial to learn how to perform the "flipback cut" flourish card trick. Some basic skills required to perform this aerial flipback cut ...more

How To : DIY a portable handheld Nintendo 64

Nintendo 64. It's the classic video game console and probably houses a bunch of your fond childhood memories. Well, now you can relive those tender moments AND play Super Mario Brothers on the go by hacking your Nintendo 64 just a wee bit. Check out this video to learn how to ...more

How To : Modify and build the Firebird Phantom model plane

Real airplanes can't take any sort of crashes whatsoever. Lighter model planes can take a bit of roughing up, but nothing severe. If you crash all the time this may help ease the learning curve process, which includes some necessary crashing. This video shows you how to keep t ...more

How To : Build C64 paddles for cynthcart

With the cynthcart cartridge, it's possible to turn the classic Commodore 64 8 bit home computer into an analog synthesizer. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to create paddles for the C64 and get real time control over filter. You can assign whatever you w ...more

How To : Separate egg whites and yolks

Do you know how to separate an egg without breaking the yolk? Or how to remove a bit of yolk from egg whites? Learn this cooking and baking basic in this Egg how-to video.

How To : Make tissue paper daffodil napkin holders

Good Housekeeping shows how to fold paper flowers to use as clever napkin rings at an Easter or spring party. These colorful daffodils add a little bit of cheer to the decor. Learn how to fold these tissue paper daffodil napkin holders by watching this home crafting video.

How To : Juggle the 4 ball Mill's Mess

This video shows how to do the 4 ball version of the Mill's Mess juggling trick. This trick may take months to learn, it is even more difficult than the 5 ball cascade (for most people). Watch this advanced juggling tutorial and learn how to start juggling the 4 ball Mill's Me ...more

How To : Bleed a radiator & get the air out

Trapped air prevents radiators heating up fully, so if your radiators feel cooler at the top than at the bottom, it's likely that a bit of air has got stuck in them. Luckily - getting the air out of the radiator - "bleeding" it - is as simple as it gets. Watch this video tutor ...more

How To : Use clusters in Maya 8.5

Need a little help with your Autodesk Maya 8.5? Are those 3D animated objects frustrating you? Is 3D modeling just a huge headache for you? Well, this video Maya tutorial might help a bit. You need to know what to constrain and what not to constrain. So, you'll learn here how ...more

How To : Clean up geometry in Maya 8.5

If you're a master at Autodesk Maya 8.5, then great, but if you are feeling a bit rusty, maybe this review on cleaning up your geometry will help. This video tutorial will help your animated character come to life in Maya by doing a little geometry cleanup. So, for great 3D mo ...more

How To : Make a zipper bolero with an old t-shirt

Check out this video to learn how to make a zipper bolero with an old t-shirt. It's a bit of a complicated project, but you'll get it after watching this video. Make sure you have a sewing machine! These awesome tips are from threadbanger.

How To : Make bead embellishments

Create gorgeous, sparkly motifs and embellishments out of beads to give your greetings a bit of bling. Corinne Bradd shows how easy it is to combine stunning gems, bright sequins and coloured wire for a unique, eye-catching effect. The finished bead decorations can be applied ...more

How To : Solve a Rubik's Cube... faster

Following these tips will not make you a speedsolving fool, but following these cubing tips, you can become a little bit quicker than you were before. Trust me. You will. Lubrication is a must.

How To : Do Buttonhole Wheels

Once you know how to do the buttonhole stitch, it's just a matter of "working it" a bit to master variations of the stitch. In this video from Needle 'n Thread, you'll learn how to work a buttonhole wheel, which can be effectively used in all kinds of embroidery - especially f ...more

How To : Win at Texas Hold'em with Daniel Negreanu

Daniel Negreanu gives us a bit of strategy on Texas Hold'em in this 3 part video series. Very good lesson for seasoned poker players Part 1 of 3 - How to Win at Texas Hold'em with Daniel Negreanu. Part 2 of 3 - How to Win at Texas Hold'em with Daniel Negreanu. Part 3 of 3 - ...more

How To : Install Microsoft Visual Studio 2008

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 is an integrated development environment that lets you develop websites, web applications, and web services. It requires a bit of computer coding to run (C#, Visual Basic, ASP, C++) and will work on any web server that supports Microsoft. This vid ...more

How To : Cook Italian meatballs

While the ingredient list may look a bit long, homemade meatballs are a very easy to make, and since we skip the very messy step of pan-frying these before they hit the sauce, it becomes downright simple.

How To : Protect your PC by disabling Remote Desktop

Remote Desktop is a feature of Microsoft Windows, that allows you to access your PC from anywhere in the world, and use it as if you were sat right in front of it. However, as with most things over theIinternet, Remote Desktop can never be 100% secure, and it is always possib ...more

How To : Shoot in extreme weather and rain

You need a rain barney among other items before you go out there and record the world's end. Shooting in extreme weather conditions? Heavy rain or snow and high winds can pose quite the obstacle, but with a little bit of foresight, a few tips from Matt, and the right equipment ...more

How To : Hack together LED candles

Ah, the alluring glow of the LED light. Whether you're looking to create a bit of romantic (albeit extremely geeky) ambiance, or you just want to have some extra emergency lighting around the house, a set of mini LED candles is a great thing to have. They also happen to be qui ...more

How To : Irrigate your nasal passages with a neti pot

A neti pot is supposed to help balance your energy or something, but mostly it shoots liquid up in your nasal passages and sucks. It sucks like hell. If anyone tells you to use one, don't. The bit at the beginning is kosher salt and warm water, which is what you're supposed to ...more

How To : Make challah Jewish yeast bread

This wonderfully rich Jewish yeast bread resembles brioche but is a bit sweeter. Its name literally means "bread loaf" and it is traditionally made on Friday to welcome in the Sabbath. Taste this Challah recipe. Make challah Jewish yeast bread. Click through to watch this vide ...more

How To : Play in open G tuning

Open tuning is a bit tricky so Justin decided to do a tutorial to show you how! First, he'll show you how to get to open tuning, then how to play open G tuning. He goes over the songs Bohemian Like You by the Dandy Warhols and Start Me and Brown up by the Rolling Stones.

How To : Make a whiskey flip

Learn how to make a whiskey flip from The Art of the Drink master and get some background on "the flip". Add a bit of class to your party with this classic cocktail. Your grandfather will be proud.

How To : Turn water into ice

Impress your friends and fellow bar partrons and learn how to turn water into ice. You don't need a freezer... Just a bit of magic. Turn water into ice. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com

WTFoto of the Day : Password Security Fail

To decipher my password, you need to know my mother's maiden name, where I was born, and what I had for breakfast on August 12th, 1996 (trick question, I was in a food coma). This was a bit simpler... May God have mercy on his soul. Images by bash.org, icebox500

How To : Make McDonald's Style French Fries at Home

This recipe will be a bit time consuming and may seem a bit lengthy—it can take up to an hour to complete depending how big of a batch you are making—but the end result is fantastic. That being said, here are the few things you will need. 3 or more large potatoes (any variety ...more

How To : Fold a Pentakis Dodecahedron

Math Craft admin Cory Poole provided quite a few recipes for sonobe models in his blog, and I followed one to make the pentakis dodecahedron here. I wasn't that happy with my first result because the colours kept on coming out wrong—i.e. two of the same colour next to each ot ...more

News : New Colour Scheme Pentakis Dodecahedron

So I really like the new colour scheme. This sonobe pentakis dodecahedron uses twelve colours; one for each face. I will write up some instructions for both the colour scheme and actually putting a pentakis dodecahedron together either today or over weekend I tightened it up ...more

News : More Kirigami Snowflakes

I spent a little bit more time making 6 sided Kirigami Snowflakes using the method of this post. I'm really happy with how all of these turned out. I'd love to see other people post up some snowflakes. They're easy and a lot of fun. And I could use some more inspiration!

News : 30 Square Sliding Modular Origami

Cory's post with instructions and templates Here's my first attempt at the 30 squares model. I needed to be a little bit more careful in the measuring and cutting as not everything matches up - but it is still a really pleasing shape. I realised that this shape is basically ...more

How To : Make Fractal Cupcakes

Last post, we looked at fractal cookies based off of the recipe by Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. In this post, we'll follow their recipe for fractal cupcakes based off of the Koch Snowflake, which we used previously to decorate pumpkins for Halloween. This past Sunday, I d ...more

Pet Portrait Challenge : Roaming Pet Goats

Staff, thus exempt. These aren't great photos.. a bit blurry. But the scenario was memorable. I was hiking in Ojai and came across the guy pictured above. He was fishing with his two pet goats. They followed him along like dogs, except they were surprisingly more nimble than ...more

How To : Make Pixel Art in Minecraft

Welcome to Minecraft World! Check out our advanced tutorials and come play with us on our free server. One of the easiest ways to get your creative juices flowing in Minecraft is pixel art. Pixel art uses various blocks in Minecraft to create pictures. These pictures are typi ...more

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