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How To : Use LISP programming language for beginners

The programming language LISP is definitely not as well known as XML or C++, but it's been around for a very long time and is one of the easiest computer programming languages to learn if you want to create a web server. It is a contemporary of Cobal and was devloped by John M ...more

How To : Jailbreak your T-Mobile G1 cell phone

Jailbreaking isn't just for Apple devices anymore! You can jailbreak your G1 phone as well, which will give you access to third party apps outside the regular market store. After you've connected your phone to your computer, download the software, and you'll have a freshly jai ...more

News : To Live in Augmented Reality Land

What if everything in life was controlled by augmented reality? Keiichi Matsuda imagines: "The architecture of the contemporary city is no longer simply about the physical space of buildings and landscape, more and more it is about the synthetic spaces created by the digital i ...more

How To : Draw a game character in motion

In this video, we learn how to draw a game character in motion. First draw the outline of the game character and make the body more prominent with details. After this, start to add in darker lines around the outside, then start to shade in the drawing and make the different pa ...more

How To : Make basic use of light and shadows in 3ds MAX

Light and shadow are the fundamental intangibles that allow us to see our world. Creating realistic simulacra of them on the computer is very challenging. This video will show you how to create and use light and shadow in 3DS MAX to make your 3D models look more realistic (or ...more

How To : Create the Matrix rain effect using Premiere Pro

The rain of neon-green computer code that makes up the matrix in the iconic film The Matrix is a familiar image to anyone familiar with the film. Now you can make it yourself! This two-part video will teach you how to create this awesome effect using the Adobe Premiere Pro vid ...more

How To : Render a 3D model of a car within modo

Learn how to go about rendering a car within modo. This clip discusses basic shader creation, studio lighting setup and how to approach to every single material using shader trees, raytracing with blurry reflection and global illuminations. What's more, you'll see how to creat ...more

How To : Transfer iTunes playlists from PC to Mac

This video will show people who are switching from a PC to a Mac how to move your iTunes playlists to your new computer. From your PC, you should go to the File tab of iTunes and go to your library, choosing "Export Playlist". Next, go to your Mac and select the "Import Playli ...more

How To : Model an axe using 3D Studio Max

3D modeling is one of the most challenging and lucrative things that can be done on a computer. If you can do it well, someone will most likely pay you good money to do so. This video will help you start by teaching you how to model using 3D Studio Max, using an axe as an exam ...more

How To : Unwrap an image using 3D Studio Max

3D Studio Max is a powerful, but daunting tool for creating beautiful 3D art assets on the computer. This video will teach you how to use one powerful tool in the 3DSMax toolbox, the unwrap tool. Specifically, you will learn how to use it in pelt mapping using an axe as an exa ...more

How To : Make 3D materials and textures in Blender

Designing 3D graphics is one of the most challenging and lucrative fields of computer design. This video for beginning 3D graphics artists features a tutorial on how to make materials and textures in Blender, one popular 3D modeling software suite. Making this pair of pants wi ...more

How To : Make comic books, the quick and easy way

In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a professional level comic book on your computer the fast and easy way. The methods you will learn in this lesson will teach you how to shave some precious time off of the process and get your work out there faster. So, if you are ...more

How To : Use perspective to draw or build anything

In this two part instructional video, you will learn how to draw and design anything at all using perspective. This technique is great for adding backdrops and objects to your comic books and drawings. You will receive step by step tips on how to get your drawings to look real ...more

How To : Draw comic book style noses for your characters

The nose is a focal point of someone's face. In this tutorial, learn how to master the art of the "comic book nose" so that your characters really come alive. This tutorial will show you, step by step, how to draw a comic face on the computer and shape the nose just right. Do ...more

How To : Make a glossy Vista wallpaper in Photoshop

This is a video tutorial that is showing its audience how to make a glossy Vista wallpaper in the program Photoshop. The first step is to open Photoshop. Photoshop is a very large program so it might take a few minutes to open fully. The second step is to go to file open and o ...more

How To : Make your own gameboot for your PSP

This is a tutorial video demonstrating how to make your own gameboot for PSP. The video recommends starting with part 1 and proceeding through to part 2, 3, and 4 in order. It is important to look at the video description for vital information and links. A cintro is a custom i ...more

How To : Remove viruses and spyware manually

If a virus infects your computer you want to do everything in your power to avoid having to reformat your system. Instead of running an automated removal program, it is possible to manually remove the malicious software. This video teaches you about manual virus removal using ...more

News : Turn Your Arm Into a Touchscreen Display

Microsoft Research and Carnegie Mellon University have teamed up to to create an armband that projects a touchscreen interface directly on to your skin. The best part? Skinput knows which part of the body you've tapped, based on the sound that's matched against skin, muscle or ...more

How To : Draw manga/anime girls

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a manga girl. He uses a Photoshop-like program on the computer to generate this character. He starts off the picture by starting off with a basic shape for the body and face. He uses light sketching, before using more thick lines to creat ...more

How To : Use the Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT)

This video teaches you how to use APT (Arbitrage Pricing Theory) models and formulas. This video shows two specific parts of the APT models the first being the after the fact version and the before the fact version. The before the fact version is focused on as being the most i ...more

How To : Walkthrough & Beat Resident Evil 5 Marshlands

Check out this Mahalo video walkthrough of Marshlands in Resident Evil 5. Resident Evil 5 (RE 5) is the sequel to 2005's Resident Evil 4. This game guide shows you BSAA emblem locations, treasures, and includes strategies for all 6 missions and boss fights. In this action-sh ...more

How To : Play the "Relentless" level in COD: World at War

Learn the ins and outs of the popular Xbox 360 video game Call of Duty: World at War. This first-person shooter video game is also available on Windows computers, Nintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 2, and Playstation 3, but nothing compares to the bloody close quarter combat on the ...more

How To : Make steampunk binocular style goggles

Evenin' Gov'na! How lucky you are to have that datascope (a.k.a. computer); for now you can build yourself some SteamPunk Goggles for your next bioscope (a.k.a. movie)! You will need an old wallet, metal pieces, two plastic water bottle caps, old clock parts, an electric motor ...more

How To : Build a lightsaber prop for film making

Backyard FX shows how to build a real lightsaber. Erik Beck unearths the original lightsaber blueprints from the special effects creator for Star Wars, and show you how to buy parts to a real lightsaber so you can have your own custom Star Wars weapon. In the test film you'll ...more

How To : Photoshop plastic text

Photoshop is a great computer software program designed to help people manipulate images and text. Learn a few easy steps for creating plastic text from a Photoshop expert in this free graphic design video series. Part 1 of 4 - How to Photoshop plastic text. Photoshop plastic ...more

How To : Photoshop animated fire

Photoshop is a great computer software program designed to help people manipulate images and text. Learn a few easy steps for creating animated fire from a Photoshop expert in this free video series. Part 1 of 8 - How to Photoshop animated fire. Photoshop animated fire - Part ...more

How To : Photoshop clown pictures

Photoshop is a great computer software program designed to help people manipulate images and text. Learn how to create a clown picture from an ordinary photo from a Photoshop expert in this free video series. Part 1 of 7 - How to Photoshop clown pictures. Photoshop clown pictu ...more

How To : Photoshop frost text

Photoshop is a great computer software program designed to help people manipulate images and text. Learn a few easy steps for creating frost text from a Photoshop expert in this free video series. Part 1 of 7 - How to Photoshop frost text. Photoshop frost text - Part 2 of 7. C ...more

How To : Photoshop liquid text

Photoshop is a great computer software program designed to help people manipulate images and text. Learn a few easy steps for creating liquid text from a Photoshop expert in this free video series. Part 1 of 7 - How to Photoshop liquid text. Photoshop liquid text - Part 2 of 7 ...more

How To : Photoshop realistic fire text

Photoshop is a great computer software program designed to help people manipulate images and text. Learn a few easy steps for creating realistic fire text from a Photoshop expert in this free video series. Part 1 of 5 - How to Photoshop realistic fire text. Photoshop realistic ...more

How To : Photoshop blood text

Photoshop is a great computer software program designed to help people manipulate images and text. Learn a few easy steps for creating blood text from a Photoshop expert in this free video series. Part 1 of 6 - How to Photoshop blood text. Photoshop blood text - Part 2 of 6. C ...more

How To : Photoshop glass text

Photoshop is a great computer software program designed to help people manipulate images and text. Learn a few easy steps for creating glass text from a Photoshop expert in this free video series. Part 1 of 5 - How to Photoshop glass text. Photoshop glass text - Part 2 of 5. C ...more

How To : Generate your own chess candidate move orders

These two videos focus on analyzing chess positions, and generating candidate move orders from the position without moving the pieces or using computer analysis. The goal is to improve the ability to generate lines and variations mentally during a game, and to try to come up w ...more

How To : Hack websites with SQL injection

For Infinity Exists Full Disclosure's first Website Hacking episode, we demonstrate how to exploit a security vulnerability occurring in a website's database to extract password hashes. Sql (Structured Query Language) is a computer language designed for the retrieval and manag ...more

How To : Convert cassettes to digital music files

You want to transfer your cassettes to digital music but don’t have a clue where to start. With these tips and the right equipment, your old music will sound brand new. You Will Need * A cable with two RCA plugs at one end and 1/8-inch stereo plug at other * A cassette deck * ...more

How To : Play a keyboard prank on a coworker

Do you have coworkers who use the hunt-and-peck method of typing? This trick is guaranteed to drive them completely bonkers. You Will Need * Time * Your coworker's computer keyboard * A small screwdriver Step 1: Wait for coworker to leave This prank needs about an hour of uni ...more

How To : Make a storyboard

Making a storyboard before shooting a movie is like drawing a blueprint before grabbing a hammer and nails. Do it well, and make sure your film is structurally sound. You Will Need * Several loose sheets of blank 11-by-17-inch paper * A pencil * A ruler * And a shooting script ...more

How To : How Red-light Cameras Work

As you may have seen in your city or town, red light cameras are on the rise in the United States. In many instances in my area, these cameras have sprung up seemingly out of no-where, and mostly without any reason. Over use of these systems can make privacy (even on the road) ...more

Introduction to Cryptography : Archaic Beginnings

Cryptography is a quintessential part of computer security in the modern world. Whenever you buy something on eBay or log into Facebook, that data is encrypted before it's sent to the server in order to prevent third parties from eavesdropping and stealing your sensitive infor ...more

How To : Navigate with a compass

Learning how to read a compass might just save your life one day! Know how to use a compass and you'll never get lost in the wild. Follow these simple steps & you'll learn this valuable skill. What you will need: • A compass • A map • A baseplate compass (optional) • A co ...more

Solidoodle : Cheap 3D Printing at Home for Under $500!

The possibilities are endless for 3D printing. With your very own 3D printer, you can make spare parts, circuit boards, inflatable balloons, duplicate keys, Minecraft cities, and even tiny replicas of your face. From a more artsy standpoint, you can make complex sculptures, li ...more

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