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Evoke a dramatic effect in your 720p60 video by upsampling and converting to 24p and 24p slow motion, and adding a little bit of color grading with Adobe After Effects. This informative video shows the footage before, during and after treatment, showing the difference that thi ...more

Decorate your Christmas tree with duct tape! This tutorial shows you how to take two different colors of duct tape and turn it into a circular ornament for your Christmas tree. You'll also need a little bit of wire to hang it.

To some, it's sacrilege. To others, just a bit of good fun. In this clip from the folks at Lifehacker, we learn how to install and use Google's Android OS on an iPhone 4 using iDroid. Learn how to run Android on your Apple mobile device with this hacker's how-to.

With the first installment of the last "Harry Potter" movie coming out in just a few days, now is the time to break out your "Harry Potter" paraphernalia and paint your face with the colors of your favorite house. But lest you look the slightest bit cheesy, check out this vid ...more

If you recently unearthed your silver from storage hoping to use the pieces to set your holiday table, you may have been a bit disappointed at how tarnished all those spoons and forks look. Get rid of the tarnish without paying money for a special remover by simply applying t ...more

Getting pectorals that ripple and bulge beneath shirts and arms that broadcast from sleeves requires a bit of work on your part (duh). That's where this video comes in. If you're serious about toning your upper body - especially your chest, shoulders, and arms - then check ou ...more

We're sure guys only wish Mother Earth could be this hot. Sure, she's a bit tempermental with her alternating tornadoes, thunderstorms and heat waves, but she's also super sexy and beautiful. Check out this makeupt tutorial to learn how to create a shimmery Mother Earth makeu ...more

Latex can be a sexy and cool material to make fabric out of, but a plain black latex shirt can still be a bit boring. You can create your own appliques that you can apply to latex clothing using sticky paper. Part 1 of 2 - How to Make an applique that you can use on latex clot ...more

This Halloween makeup tutorial is great because it can be easily altered to fit the costume you're wearing. While the original look is intended for a sultry mermaid or a sexy swamp girl (yes, swamp girls can be sexy), you can wear this look with a bit of glitter for a forest n ...more

This may not work for everyone, since each person has a different pH balance. Or you may need to alter the recipe a bit. What you need is: shea butter, baking soda, corn starch, cocoa butter, Vitamin E gel caps and your favorite essential oil.

The Pogoplug is a great device for accessing your info from anywhere, but did you know that with a little bit of work you can install Apache, Linux, MySQL, and PHP on the Pogoplug and use it as a cheap, functional, Linux-friendly web server.

The days of the fan belt in cars are no more. Most modern cars have a very similar drive belt, but changing them is a bit of a different process. In this video you will learn how to inspect a drive / fan belt and replace it if it's worn or broken.

Obesity is no longer a problem in the world— at least, in the digital world. This Photoshop tutorial will show you an easy trick to making fat and obese people a little bit thinner. You can even make slightly overweight women and men into beautiful and skinny models. Get rid o ...more

Add a bit of sparkle and pizzaz to your wardrobe! This short tutorial demonstrates how you can add small crystals in whatever pattern you want using the Kandi Kane hotfix wand to add color, sparkle and your own unique touch.

In Halo: Reach, it's all about skill and a little bit of luck. But to close the gap, one way of changing the battle field is adding crouch shooting and a good strafing technique to your arsenal. In this video you will look at the differences between shooting while standing and ...more

If you're just getting started in photography or if you're looking to learn a little bit more about your camera, then you may have run into the term "Aperture" or "Aperture Values", or those weird number numbers. Aperture is in the lens of your camera and determines how much l ...more

Dynamic components, such as a staircase that knows it's a staircase, can add a bit of intelligence to your Google SketchUp 7 project. Add pickets to a fence or shelves to a bookshelf when using SketchUp by making use of the 'interact' tool.

Chicken is one of our favorite foods because there are an infinite number of ways to prepare it. And making chicken recipes on the go is a cinch. If you love good food but are a bit limited in the time department, check out this video to learn how to make a Thai-inspired gree ...more

This tutorial demonstrates how to get extra smooth and creamy frosting by letting your mixer run just a bit longer than normal. Also demonstrated is a brush embroidery technique used to get a good 'haze' effect on your cake, good for frosting flower petals.

Want to add a bit of complexity to the music you're creating on Reason 5 or Record 1.5? Add a wobble-style bass step using the Thor sequencer! This tutorial shows you how to take advantage of that feature in the software to add to your music.

For just a fraction of the cost of a pair of expensive designer distressed jeans, you can make your ripped pants own at home! With just a few household items and a bit of time, you can get that worn appearance by adding a few holes and using bleach to get the right faded look.

Learn how to use Seashore to create a 32-bit semi-transparent image and then use that image as an overlay to point out or highlight something in your iMovie video. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from MacMost can present a full overview of the proc ...more

One of the many cool GUI effects that you can create on your website using jQuery is the slide effect, whereby information can cascade out from one item and the other items on the page will slide up or down automatically. This video will show you how to create slide effects wi ...more

Golden child (and Goldie child) Kate Hudson really doesn't need any help looking gorgeous and sexy in a surfer girl/bohemian way. So when she does dress up for the red carpet she simply glows. Get her signature loose waves by watching this hair tutorial. You'll need an Enzo M ...more

This penny pincher's guide offers advice on how to take advantage of CVS coupon match ups to score free and near-free goods from CVS. While such savings require a little bit of legwork, the underyling process is simple enough that this tutorial can present an overview of it in ...more

Sure, there's lots of bicycling clothing out there, but most of it doesn't work too well for everyday wear, leaving you a bit out of place when you've reached your destination. You know what we're talking about, guys: those too tight, super contouring bike pants that facilitat ...more

Got a few old t-shirts lying around your closet? Unclutter your space while reusing and reducing waste by watching this tutorial, where you'll find out how to breathe new life into an old t-shirt by transforming it into a mini messenger bag. This quick tutorial leverages an u ...more

A great new feature available on iPhone 4 is folders. By organizing your apps into folders, you will be able to keep your home screen clean and much less cluttered. This will also allow you to stay organized and have a bit more privacy. Check out this tutorial for a step by st ...more

Learn how to easily create a CSS photo gallery with a unordered list and a little bit of CSS. Whether you're using a fancy WYSIWYG (or what-you-see-is-what-you-get) page editor like Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 or a barebones text editor like Notepad, if you want to build websites, y ...more

In this tutorial, learn how to create an adorable look for summer. This side ponytail is a little bit retro and very funky for the warm weather. Give yourself a modern twist to a retro do with this cute side pony.

Crochet loopy granny squares will indeed remind you a little bit of your Gran Gran's favorite knitted coasters that she collected en masse throughout her lifetime. But the snuggly, historical and vintage quality of these granny squares is exactly what makes them so delightful. ...more

Popeye is one tough-as-nails lad as it is who can fend for himself on the streets just as well as on the seas. After all, when your forearms are the size of your midsection, you're packing quite a bit of black eye punching power. Watch this drawing video to learn how to draw ...more

These tasty pockets are the perfect alternative to traditional apple pie. These fried pies make tasty, hand held desserts and less mess. Add a dash of cinnamon and a bit of ice cream and soon you will have an amazing, warm and gooey dessert that your entire family will love.

Red Dead Redemption is a long, involved game that will suck you in for ages if you want to try and unlock all of its many features and achievements. This video will make the process easier if you feel like cheating a little bit by showing you how to mod your saved game to achi ...more

Sometimes there is more than one option for a particular finger Swype. When this happens, Swype will give you a list to choose from so that you can pick whichever word you were hoping to use. Swype is the fastest way to send texts and e-mails available and with a bit of practi ...more

When you're a vegan, meals must be pre-planned in order to ensure you're not using animal products of any kind. Make your next cookie recipe a little bit easier by learning what sorts of things you can use to substitute eggs. See how common household ingredients such as banan ...more

Absinthe and caviar have extremely strong, distinctive flavors that many folks can't handle easily on their own, but adrenaline rush connoisseurs will get a kick out of the recipe presented in this video. Combining absinthe with caviar, you'll make a distinctive tasting caviar ...more

Need a little bit of help figuring out how to build custom data entry form components in Flash Builder 4? This clip will show you what to do. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash IDE (previously titled Adobe Flex Builder) or simply wish to become better acquainted with ...more

See how to use Dreamweaver CS5 and a little bit of CSS create and style a vertical navigation bar with images and rollover states! Whether you're new to Adobe's popular WISYWIG HTML editor or a seasoned web development professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with ...more

Ever get annoyed with Windows 7's Desktop Peek feature activating when you don't want it to? Give yourself a bit more time by delaying it with the help of Desktop Peek Tweak. So, check out this tutorial for easy advice on how to get rid of one of a PC's most annoying new feat ...more

See how to create roll-over panels using Adobe Flash CS4 and a little bit of ActionScript 3. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular ...more

In this video, learn how to create a realistic looking bite mark on your skin for Halloween, film or theatre projects. This look is actually easier to do than you may think and looks completely real. So, get ready to take a bit 'ol bite outta your arm with this informative vid ...more

Need a little bit of help figuring out how to solve word problems involving the perimeter of a rectangle? See how it's done with this free video math lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have ...more

The guys from Achievement Hunter are here to show you not how to get a specific achievement, but instead a couple of Avatar awards. These can be used on your Avatar characters to make them look a bit more Western. The awards are easy to unlock and result in a mixture of differ ...more

Lady Gaga's Coke can curls may have stolen the spotlight in the telephone call scene in her music video for "Telephone," but her Madonna-inspired brows and sexy lined eyes were just as bold and daring. Get this Madge-approved '80s makeup look by watching this makeup tutorial ...more

Fennel is more than just an herb that adds flavor to sausage. Add a little bit of sophistication to a classic dish by throwing in some shredded fennel the next you chop up some slaw at home. This video from The Food Network will show you how to whip up a fennel and cabbage slaw.

You don't have to throw out those glass jars! Every little bit counts, so you can feel good about making a small different if you start reusing your glass jars. Show Me The Curry has all the guidance you need to ensure that you get the most out of your glass jars and do your p ...more

Looking for a fun kids' activity? Have a little bit of spare time and paper to match? Make a paper dog with origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own canine from folded pap ...more

Taylor Momsen, who plays Dan Humphrey's rebellious sister, Jenny, on "Gossip Girl," may be in the same cast as some of New York's most attractive mainstream beauties, but she's not just an average pretty face. Fronting her own band and insistent that she wear dark black eyeli ...more

Crochet cables, which look like little round buds, create beautiful patterns and are often seen on sweaters. This tutorial shows you how to master this unique crochet pattern. All you need is crochet yarn, a hook, and a little bit of patience. Gweneth cables complement afgan ...more

The boys from Achievement Hunter are back! And in this tutorial they'll show all you zombie hunters, how to get a pretty sweet achievement in Left 4 Dead 2's newest DLC, The Passing. The cool thing about this new DLC, is not only do you get some pretty sweet weapons, but you'r ...more

Give a bird a home with help from this handyman tutorial! Learn step-by-step how to build a professional looking Bluebird nesting box bird house. To build this nesting box you will need the following tools & materials: rough cedar or pine, a tape measure, pencil, speed square, ...more

Racquetball is not very complicated, but it does require a bit of practice and learning of the rules. This video tutorial will show you all of the basics you will need to know as a beginner player. Once you watch this tutorial you will be up and running and ready to start a ga ...more

If you have an extra speaker cabinet, a broken XLR cable and a little bit of soldering knowledge, you can create a functional kick drum microphone in just a few minutes' time. This audio engineer's guide will walk you through the entire process. For detailed, step-by-step inst ...more

Lemonade is the perfect summer drink, but you can go broke buying all of the lemons you will need to make a whole jug! In this tutorial, learn how to get the most from your lemons and juice every last bit of liquid out of them, with one easy step. Coax more juice from lemons b ...more

Feel like your face is starting to droop and sag a little bit? Get your tone and youthful appearance back without botox or quick fixes by exercising your face muscles naturally! In this video, 48-year-old instructor Elaine Bartlett demonstrates how you can tone your chin and j ...more

Oftentimes when preparing squash, people will remove the seeds and immediately compost them. This, of course, is a great error as the seeds are themselves quite delicious when roasted for 15 minutes in a 275°f oven with a little bit of sea salt. Chef and author Bryant Terry d ...more

There's a lot of iron in your cereal, so much that it's possible to isolate and remove it using a little known trick. In the video below, Mr. G of Do Try This at Home will show you his secret to removing the iron content of your daily cereal, using a magnet to show exactly how ...more

Cassettes take up quite a bit of space, and can sometimes start showing wear, which can affect the sound. This video shows you how to take this information from your cassettes, and move them on to a CD. Detailed instructions, and photos in this video, will have you transferrin ...more

Follow the steps in this how-to video to finally master the art of hiding these unsightly red spots. Try a little bit of Visine to take out the redness and then cover up with concealer. Watch this video makeup application tutorial and learn how to hide a blemish.