Well, if you know a little bit about Rubik's Cube notation, and want to be a speed demon, then well, watch. If you know nothing about logarithms, then I suppose you should start somewhere else though. This is not for the cubing novices.
The video shows a unique method of solving a Rubik's cube. The method is called F2LL or 'winter variation'. There is very little information about this method on the internet. It deals with Corner Orientation. The person in the video is a skilled cube handler. There are 27 alg ...more
The narrator is showing how to make an "extended cross" with his Rubik's cube. He claims if you are "color neutral" then playing with the cube will help. There are many ways to get the extended cross but he shows you his way. He also claims that the more you practice, the fast ...more
Well, only if you also happen to have an ARM powered LEGO Speedcuber device. Promotional video by maker David Gilday for ARM Ltd. With the help of the Android, the machine cracks the Rubik's Cube in 25 seconds (compare to LEGO Mindstorms solvers' 4 seconds.... or the human re ...more
It's much easier to solve a 2x2 Rubik's cube than it is to solve a 3x3 Rubik's cube. This Rubik's Cube video tutorial will show you how to solve a 2x2 Rubik's Cube using only two algorithms! Part 1 of 2 - How to Solve a 2x2 Rubik's Cube using only two algorithms. Part 2 of 2 ...more
This is a tutorial for solving the Rubik's Cube Revenge, or the 4x4 Cube. If you don't know how to solve the regular 3x3, then you have no business here. Learn that first, then come back and watch this four-part series. Part 1 of 4 - How to Solve a 4x4 Rubik's Cube Revenge. P ...more
The Rubik's Revenge (4x4) is a limited release upgrade on the world's best selling puzzle - Rubik's Cube (3x3). This five-part video tutorial will show you how to solve the mighty 4x4 Rubiks Cube Revenge. If you don't think you can solve it, you probably can't, so don't even ...more
Erno Rubik had no idea his three-dimensional, mechanical puzzle cube would be so popular when he designed it, but he did know it would perplex problem-solvers all over the world. In order to solve the Rubik's Cube, you need to know a little bit about math, specifically algorit ...more
Ever had a picture cube that you just couldn't fix the middles for? If you already understand the Rubik's Cube, then watch these two videos, if not, then watch something else, or read the "7 Step Solution Guide." Part 1 of 2 - How to Solve a picture Rubik's Cube. Part 2 of 2 ...more
This video shows you how to simply solve a 2x2 Rubik's Cube. WARNING!!!! If you have not learned the algorithms from a 3x3 tutorial, you must learn them now or you will not be able to solve this Rubik's Cube, because it's so hard... Really. I'm not lying. Unless you just want ...more
Need a little help solving the Rubik's Cube? This video tutorial will show you how to solve the mighty Rubik's Cube like you've never down before. Well, actually, not really, this is simply for beginners. If you're a beginner, then try this cross method out. Then, you can go t ...more
This is a video tutorial on how to solve a 2x2 Rubik's cube using the Ortega method. The tip from the author is to go for the color whose maximum squares are already together. It is also pointed out that not only does the Ortega method involve three steps, which is time consum ...more
Solving puzzles can be hard, especially when it comes to Rubik's Cube. Erno Rubik's puzzles are extremely difficult, three-dimensional mechanical cubes, unless you're determined and can handle a few mathematical algorithms, then they're easy, or at least not impossible. Watch ...more
In order to solve a 5x5 Rubik's Professor Cube, you'll need to, of course, already know how to solve a 3x3 Rubiks Cube. First, you'll need to get the centers solved first, then you pair the edges (with the algorithm 2D*, R, F', U, R', F, D'*), and solve parity (with the algori ...more
Can't solve the 3x3 Rubik's Cube? Well, this is perfect for you. Get a 2x2 Cube, also known as the mini or the pocket cube. Then, watch this two-parter to solve it. Part 1 of 2 - How to Solve a mini 2x2 Rubik's Cube. Part 2 of 2 - How to Solve a mini 2x2 Rubik's Cube.
So you can't solve the classic 3x3 Rubik's Cube? Try your hands at something a little more your size. Check out this video tutorial to learn how to solve a Rubik's 2x2 Mini Cube. Still can't figure out these algorithms? Then maybe you should try a 1x1 Rubiks Cube, ey?
Well, if you just can't solve that small Rubik's Cube of yours, watch this, because it claims to be the easiest tutorial, but I'm not saying that.
Can't solve the little 2x2 Mini Rubik's Cube? Then you need some help. This video tutorial will show you the algorithms needed to solve the 2x2 Rubiks Mini Cube. This is a great way to learn, showing you the way through the regular 3x3 Cube. OLLS 1.F(RUR'U')(RUR'U')RUR'U')F' ...more
Below, Evgeniy Grigoriev's fully functional Rubik's Cube has been shrunk down to 10mm (that's less than half an inch). Why? Grigoriev roped in world record status with his one-of-a-kind cube fit for fairies and dwarves. Actually, I think it's too tiny even for dwarves. *If yo ...more
Learn how to solve the infamous Rubik's Cube. Yes, that's right, watch this three-part video tutorial to see how you can solve Erno Rubik's Magic Cube, now known as the Classic 3x3 Rubiks Cube. Learn the notation and the algorithms involved. List of Algorithms: 1/7. Ri Di R ...more
Solve the Rubik's cube using these algorithms: 1)FI U LI UI 2)RI DI R D 3)U R UI RI UI FI U F 4)UI LI U L U F UI FI 5)F R U RI UI FI 6)R U RI U R U U RI 7)U R UI LI U RI UI L. So, did you learn from this easy way to solve the Rubik's cube? (FACT: Did you know that the Rubik' ...more
Solving the Rubik's Cube can be difficult, but solving a 4x4 Rubiks Cube might be even harder. This Rubiks Revenge Cube is going to frustrate you until the world ends, unless you check out this three-step video tutorial. See how to completely solve the 4x4 Rubik's Cube Revenge ...more
Rubik's Cubes are classically frustrating on their own, but what if you want to go that extra mile and make your puzzle impossible to solve? Put it in a jar. Not only will your Rubik's Cube looker cooler, but it will finally stymie your know-it-all friends that come over and ...more
Robotic Rubik's Cube solvers are nothing new. We've seen ones that are run on Android, made of LEGO Mindstorms, and faster than the world record holder. The most recent Rubik's Cube robot making the news was made by high school student James Watson as a school project, but it' ...more
Are Erno Rubik's puzzles driving you mad? You can't solve the Rubik's Cube and you've had enough, so what is the best way to relieve that stress? Getting even, that's what. This video tutorial will teach you how to properly smash the 4x4 Rubik's Cube Revenge puzzle. Smashing ...more
Watch this video tutorial to see how to solve the acid cube Square One puzzle. There's a few things you should know before even trying to solve the Square-1 puzzle, which is knowing how to solve the Rubik's Cube. Then you need to know the notation for rotating the Square One, ...more
A Mastermorphix is sort of like a more intense version of a Rubik's Cube. This tutorial will show you how to solve this triangular puzzle. Basically, once you know how to solve a normal Rubik's Cube, you will be able to master this in no time. The Mastermorphix is four colour ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to do a variety of very cool tricks. In the first, you will appear to solve a jumbled Rubik's cube in less than two seconds by jumping up and magically moving the pieces into place. In the second, learn how to stack dice like in a video game. The th ...more
Mods have gone from car parts to British youthful rebels to computer game addons to this. Rubik's Cube mods. Yes, they're here. This video will show you how to modify a standard 3x3 Rubik's Cube so that it will turn and solve much more quickly and smoothly. You will need a dre ...more
If you and your friends love to solve different kinds of Rubik's cubes, and you want to play a prank on one or more of those friends, this video will show you how. It will teach you how to take apart a 4x4 Rubik's Cube with a core and put it back together without the core, so ...more
If you've solved the classic Rubik's cube and are looking for a bigger challenge, try stepping up to the V-Cube 7, currently the biggest puzzlecube out there. This tuturial walks you through sides, centers, edges to help you work it out. This is a two part video, so make sure ...more
Yes, in this world today, there is this thing called a Rubik's Cube, and in this world with a Rubik's Cube is something else called a Rubik's Clock. The first video here will show you how to easily solve this so-called Rubiks Clock through detailed instructions. You drop from ...more
Okay, solving a Rubik's Cube one-handed in 15 seconds is pretty impressive. If you find solving a Rubik's Cube with two hands to be lacking in challenge and flair, try doing solves using only one hand. There is a technique to it, and this video will teach it to you. Basically, ...more
If the Rubik's Cube isn't enough of a challenge for you, then take the Pyraminx out for a spin! This two-part video tutorial will show you exactly how to solve the Pyraminx puzzle. This tetrahedron puzzle was made famous by puzzle-maker Uwe Meffert. Learn the algorithms needed ...more
This is a debunk video to show how Michel Gondry faked a video to look like he solves a Rubik's Cube with his feet. There are camera tricks and visual cues you can find to solve this trick. Part 1 of 3 - How to Reveal how Michel Gondry solves Rubik's Cube with feet. Part 2 of ...more
Here are some pointers on taking your Rubik's Cube apart and putting it back together. If you just got tired of trying to solve the darn thing, just do this (you cheater you).
Is your V-Cube puzzle bothering you? Panagiotis Verdes designed these puzzles just like Erno Rubik designed his Rubik's Cubes, only bigger and more challenging. Sometimes they can be less than perfect, so what do you do? This video tutorial will teach you how to modify the V- ...more
In this video the author shows how to solve a Rubik's Cube using Peter's method. He says that he is not going to give any algorithm or step by step procedure but that he intends to give an over view of how to solve a Rubik's Cube. He starts with the basics of Peter's method. H ...more
Or otherwise known as nerd nirvana. The ARM Powered Android LEGO MultiCuber steps it up a notch to the 7x7x7 rubik's cube. Click here to see the same type of bot solve the 3x3x3...or click here to see serious baby human speed. Previously, Android Can Now Solve the Rubik's Cu ...more
So, you can solve the Rubik's Cube, can you? Can you solve this mighty puzzle in under thirty seconds? What, no? Well, what are you going to do about that? Maybe check this video tutorial out on how to speed up the Jessica Fridrich Method on a Rubik's Cube. These cube solving ...more
Learn to solve a Rubik's Cube in no time flat with these easy algorithms to fix those puzzling problems. Whether you have a color that just needs to move a few spots or the proper placement is just a few places off, you can follow these step by step turns of the cube done slow ...more
MultiCuber achieves another world's first: the timed relay solve of 2x2x2, 3x3x3, 4x4x4 and 5x5x5 Rubik's cubes. We've seen quite a few speedy rubik's cube solvers on WonderHowTo. However, this robot (built entirely out of a LEGOs) uses an algorithm that can can solve a cube ...more
If you think you can solve a Rubik's Cube from a short video tutorial, you have another thing coming. You'll learn that you can't figure out the 2x2 Mini Rubik's Cube unless you have the time and patience to do so. That's where these two videos come in. Learn the algorithms an ...more
The V-Cube 7 is the grandaddy of all Rubik's Cube style puzzles, and it's on of the hardest puzzles to solve, with its 7x7 sides. If you're having a hard time getting started with the puzzle beast, specifically the 5x5 center, then this video tutorial should help you out. See ...more
This is a demonstration on how to use the PLL method to solve a Rubik's cube. The author informs that what people do before and after applying the PLL technique is very important. According to him, people usually tend to first align as many faces as they can, when they see a p ...more
If you know how to solve the Rubik's Cube, then why don't you try yourself at the Square One puzzle? If you thought the Rubiks Cube was puzzling, then you haven't seen anything yet! This video tutorial will show you how to solve the Square One puzzle. The Square-1, also known ...more
Holy crap. Um, I can't solve a rubik's cube, period. This baby has totally shamed me. Time to learn. Thanks for the find, toastykitten! Anybody else got something equally sick? Wonderment submissions welcome. Send 'em on over to rmansur@wonderhowto.com. Previously, Robot Solv ...more
You've solve the 4x4 and 5x5 Rubik's Cube already, now you've gotten a V-Cube 6 puzzle. No problem, if you can solve those Rubiks Cubes, you can solve this 6x6 V-Cube. If you haven't solved any of those puzzles, maybe you need a video tutorial, eh? Well, you're in luck, this f ...more
Can't break the world record for the Rubik's Cube? Well, that probably means you're too slow. Watch these three videos to learn how to be faster, so maybe you can have your fifteen minutes of fame. See the fingertricks and how to lube it up. Keep in mind that you should alrea ...more
Learn how to solve any weird Rubik's Cube puzzle smaller than 3x3 in under 2.5 minutes. Very cool!
This video tutorial shows how to pass yourself off as a Rubik's Cube master, without even being able to solve one. Start off with a solved Rubik's Cube, and learn these tricks and start fooling friends. Watch this video puzzle tutorial and learn how to do a few moves with a Ru ...more
See ten algorithms that if repeated enough times, will bring your Rubik's Cube back to the solve position.
This tutorial video sequence will show you how to solve the V-Cube 6 and V-Cube 7 Rubik's Cube style puzzles. These V-Cubes are difficult to solve, but like most puzzles, become easier to handle with practice. Good luck, V-cubers! Part 1 of 6 - How to Solve the V-Cube 6 and V- ...more
Flash video. It's what all smartphone users have been waiting for. Why has it taken sooo long? And why is Apple still resistant? Here's the scoop, via Wired: "Adobe is releasing Flash Player 10.1 for mobile phones and desktops today. And it is piggy-backing on Google’s fast ...more
By "God," I mean Morley Davidson, John Dethridge, Herbert Kociemba, Tomas Rokicki and about 35 CPU-years. Ever since Erno Rubik conceived the Rubik's Cube in 1974, math-minded cubers have been trying to find the most efficient number of moves required to solve the 3x3 Rubik's ...more
When you just get sick of the Rubik's Cube, try this one out. See how to solve the so-called "F" cube puzzle. Why is it called that? I don't know, but I thought it was the Snake Cube.
The CubeCheater iPhone app takes pictures of Rubik's cubes and shows you how to solve them. This is a brand new iPhone application that takes a picture of your Rubik's cube and then solves it for you, step by step. Solve your cube in 0.01 seconds, easy.
Rubik’s UFO is an out-of-this-world puzzle experience from the inventors of the world famous Rubik’s Cube! A few twists and turns completely scrambles the UFO. The challenge is to put the UFO back in working order with all the colors matching up. Can you do it? This two-part ...more
The Megaminx is a dodecahedron-shaped puzzle similar to the Rubik's Cube. It has a total of 50 movable pieces to rearrange, compared to the 20 of the Rubik's cube. This six-part video tutorial will teach you how to solve the mighty Megaminx puzzle. In order to solve the Megam ...more