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How To : Pack clothing for a move

Moving is one of the top ten most stressful life experiences. Here’s how to pack it up without wanting to pack it in. You Will Need * Wardrobe or cardboard boxes * Twist ties * Heavy duty garbage bags * Shopping bags * Luggage * Dryer sheets (optional) Step 1: Invest in war ...more

How To : Connect to Xbox Live with a laptop

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to connect to XBox Live with a laptop. In your task bar, locate your connection and double-click it. Select Network and Sharing Center. In the tasks, select Manage network connections and select your wireless connection. Click on Adapt ...more

How To : Exercise with the side bending lying on side

Learn how to exercise by doing the side bend while lying on your side. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Base Movement: side bending Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 3 Sport Specific: boxing, wrestling Position: arms behind head, side ...more

How To : Convert your MP3s to ringtones using iTunes

To convert your MP3s to ringtones using iTunes follow the instructions below. First download and install iTunes and then agree to the terms of use and open the program. Then, click "File" and then "Add to Library." Locate the MP3 file you want to convert and open it in iTunes. ...more

How To : Make a Christmas tree ornament

Spray the Styrofoam ball with a color that adheres to the scheme of the ribbon and ornaments. There will be white space when you make a Christmas ornament tree, and the color on the ball will help to conceal the space. Insert the rod into the base of your globe. This will giv ...more

How To : Slide a kink rail

After you get comfortable with boxes and flat rails, it's time to step up to a kinked rail. Kinked rails are better and more fun that straight rails because they're more technical and challenging. Slide a kink rail. Click through to watch this video on transworldsnowboarding.com

How To : Free up disk space in Windows Vista

In this how-to video, you will learn how to free up disk space on your Windows Vista computer. First, go to my computer and right click the drive that you want to free up space on. Next, click on properties. Click disk cleanup on the new window. Select which files you want to ...more

How To : Craft a green ribbon banner gift bow and tag

Sure, you could hit up Target and purchase a large bag filled with cookie cutter ribbons and bows, but why not adorn your next special gift with something a bit more, well, special? In this beginner origami tutorial, you'll learn how to craft a green ribbon banner that can be ...more

How To : Exercise with the cable trunk rotation low to high

Learn how to exercise by doing the cable trunk rotation low to high. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: chest, lats, levator scapulae, lower back, shoulders, traps - upper Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: cable, rope Traini ...more

How To : Make a spinach artichoke dip with Rachael Ray

In this how-to video, you will learn how to make a spinach artichoke dip with Rachael Ray. Season up a rue with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in cheese to melt and add cloves of garlic. Add a handful of shredded parm. Pour in two boxes of chopped spinach and artichokes. Make ...more

How To : Have a Successful Garage Sale

Junk, junk, junk or so you might think. Remember the saying, your junk can be someone else's treasure! This article is going to guide you through a successful garage sale. With the economy the way it is, more and more people are going to garage sales. They are fun to have and ...more

How To : Make a cat scratch pad

This crafty cat scratch pad is a great way to recycle used boxes. You Will Need * Several medium to large cardboard boxes * Non-toxic craft glue * A straightedge * A craft knife * Catnip * Felt * Old magazines Step 1: Cut strips Gather large, corrugated cardboard boxes. Using ...more

How To : Hang drywall in your own home

In this tutorial, we learn how to hang drywall in your own home. Hanging your own drywall will save you a lot of money, but it takes a lot of time. You will first need to start on the ceiling and then secure the drywall with screws. You will have to use a saw to make boxes for ...more

How To : Make an advent calendar for the Christmas

Sure, you can buy one, but making an Advent calendar is a nice family project—and you can use better treats! You will need: a large piece of cardboard or poster board 24 small containers such as cardboard boxes and envelopes art supplies to decorate your calender (markers, pa ...more

How To : Make peanut butter oat bars for healthy kids' snacks

In this edition of Working Class Foodies, learn how to make easy to carry, non-perishable, energy packed peanut butter oat bars for under 8 bucks. These snacks are great for camping, hiking or kid's lunch boxes and can also be a healthy breakfast. Enjoy!

How To : Begin drawing a sculpted form

Use everything you know about drawing with perspective and line efficiency to draw a sculpted form. This instructional drawing video demonstrates how to flesh out the map of a drawing into an almost mobile being. When drawing with this technique, line drawing becomes a way of ...more

News : Get revenge on junk mail perps

Turn the tables. Our buddy GreeenPro came up with this ingenious prank. The idea is to take advantage of the free shipping of a 'Business Reply' envelope. Tape them to boxes filled with your heaviest junk. We suggest bowling balls, dirt, gallon jug of water, a giant can of b ...more

How To : Disable password when waking a laptop

In this video, we learn how to disable password when waking a laptop. First, go to terminal, then type in "gcomp-editor". Now a configuration editor will open, go to the gnome-power-manager, then lock on the left hand toolbar. After this, un-check the boxes that say "hibernate ...more

How To : Easily get rid of acne scars without surgery

One can easily get rid of acne scars without surgery by means of following steps. Identify the type of acne scars you have. See a dermatologist who can tell the difference between types of scars. For example, scars may be classified as ice pick, boxing, rolling or hypertrophy ...more

News : Mark and Joe Build a Spaceship - Ultra Recycling!

These guys take found item recycling to the max. This isn't exactly the most useful application for recycling, but if the stuff is going to be around for the next couple of thousand years, it might as well look cool. These guys use polystyrene cups, PVC pipe and cereal boxes ...more

How To : Password protect a portion of a timeline in Flash

Need to protect a section of your overall flash content (say movie or slideshow) from unauthorized access, learn how to do so in this video. The basic steps to so consist of the following: 1) Select the timeline (section) of the flash content that you want to protect. 2) Ad ...more

How To : Bake a funfetti cake from scratch

Funfetti cakes are a common site at children's birthday parties, but most of the busy parents who make those happen go with the boxed cake mix version. It's really not too hard to make from scratch for extra flavor! Watch this video to find out how.

How To : Create type areas & paths in Illustrator

Check out this video on creating type areas and paths in Illustrator. This uses more than just text boxes. You can adjust the font, color and area using the area type tool. Type in a path tool is cool to create invisible tracks to have text follow. Activate the path and start ...more

How To : Create a Twitter account

In this video, Brian from Trutricks shows us how to create a new Twitter account. First, go to Twitter and click on the "sign up now" button. You will now be brought to a new page where you can choose your user name and enter your email, password and full name into the informa ...more

How To : Make hand-rolled chocolate truffles

You will be sure to win over anyone with some decadent homemade chocolate truffles. These are so impressive and rich and the best part is they’re surprisingly easy. Chef Alex will show you a few professional tricks to make this a sensational dessert. Things You'll Need: * 1 ...more

How To : Make ice cream cupcakes in ice cream cones

Cupcakes are really quite good as they are - we don't care if they're iced or have a cute little sugar daisy on top for decor. In the end, they're just yummy. But if you love dressing up your cupcakes to make the package look as appealing as the taste, then check out this fun ...more

How To : Make a beef jerky maker

The tutorial teaches the audience an alternative way to make jerky without the fire. The ingredients needed include soy sauce, garlic powder, brown sugar, white sugar, black pepper, ground ginger, onion powder, oriental five spice, cayenne pepper and kosher salt. Meat is put i ...more

How To : Exercise with the backward skip

Learn how to exercise by doing the backward skip. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: hip flexors Secondary Muscle Group: calves, glutes, hamstrings, quads Base Movement: hop, leap Training Type: plyometrics and power Level of Difficulty: 6 Sport Specific: basketball, boxi ...more

How To : Make a paper cup

If you're finding yourself without dishes due to the fact that you're packing or unpacking, getting a quick drink can be a pain. So instead of rummaging through all those boxes try this quick nifty tutorial. This video shows you how to make a paper cup using just a couple shee ...more

How To : Do a kickboxing hooking knee strike

A hooking knee strike is legal in Thai boxing, not kickboxing. Learn the skills of Muay Thai in this tutorial on competitive kickboxing moves. When performing the kickboxing hooking knee strike you should start from fighting position. When doing the kickboxing hooking knee str ...more

How To : Get up to speed with Excel 2007

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 has a new design that makes your work easier, faster, and more efficient. The new Ribbon puts the commands you use most often in plain sight on your work surface instead of hidden in menus or dialog boxes. Ready-made cell styles let you quickly form ...more

How To : Exercise with the cable trunk rotation high to low

Learn how to exercise by doing the cable trunk rotation from high to low. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: chest, lats, pec minor, shoulders, traps - lower Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: cable, rope Training Type: weigh ...more

News : 15 Quick Google+ Tips

Are you feeling like you've got the hang of Google+? Or do you, as I do sometimes, feel like there are just a few too many quirks to keep track of? Here, I've given you 15 quick tips you should know about Google+ so you can maximize the way you want to use it. If you want to ...more

How To : Exercise with the isometric V sit

Learn how to exercise by doing the isometric V-sit. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: hip flexors Training Type: balance and stability, isometric Level of Difficulty: 5 Sport Specific: baseball, basketball, boxing, cycling, field ...more

How To : Resize photos in Photoshop CS4

In this tutorial, we learn how to resize photos in Photoshop CS4. First, open up Photoshop and then open up your picture. The quality of your picture will effect the outcome of what it looks like when you resize, so use a high resolution picture for the best outcome. Now, go t ...more

How To : Connect a Line 6 Toneport to speakers

The Line 6 Toneport is a powerful series of recording boxes that you can get for guitar, bass, and vocals. They can connect to a computer with USB, but you may want to connect them to speakers or amps as well so that you can use their effects live or while recording with a mic ...more

How To : Organize your closet

To organize the closet you have to start with the donate or keep principle. Start your piles and get rid of the stuff that you no longer need. You can also have a "can't decide" pile that you put somewhere until you decide but the general rule is, if you haven't used it in a y ...more

How To : Slipstream Windows installations

Gigafide will show you how to slipstream Windows installations. You need to go to Vlite and download the program for Windows Vista. Install and run it. Select install at the main window. Use 7-zip to extract the ISO file. Next, go to that folder and run startcd.exe. You click ...more

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