Do you know what a "double attack" is in a chess game? Well, the "knight fork" is basically the same thing; a simultaneous attack of one piece against two opponent pieces. Don't let your opponent win! Use this.
How do you know when it's time to burp your baby? Watch this video for some burping techniques that may help you burp your baby.
Watch this video to learn how to fold fitted sheets without any puffy wads. Unitl I saw this video, I didn't know it could be done
Have you maybe been eyeballing some things you'd rather other people didn't know about? Clear your Internet history and leave your anxiety behind. What you'll need: The Firefox browser, and a questionable Internet history.
Learn how to draw the Japanese genre of comics, manga, in this crash course for drawing your own. You will need some drawing pencils, a drawing pad, a kneaded eraser, and perhaps some manga examples. Before you know it, you'll be drawing those quirky and hyper-expressive chara ...more
In this Zbrush tutorial Jason goes over everything you need to know about painting textures and more. NOTE: This link is to a Flash version of the first 5 minutes of this 45 minute tutorial. A download link is provided on the page for the full WMP tutorial.
This is the ultimate realistic combat simulation paintball markers, and is a replication of the famous M4-style military paint gun. See how to use it, and leaarn everything else there is to know about it.
Here are some tricks/patterns you can do on the Rubik's Cube. You'll need to know how to use notation and algorithms, otherwise this will be useless to you. So, in order to do tricks, you need to not be an idiot, or just be willing to take it all the way.
Solve the 4x4 Rubik's Cube, finally! Part one demonstrates how to solve the centers and pair the edges. This second part is pretty self explanatory from the first, and it demonstrates the various types of parity. Know your algorithms! Part 1 of 2 - How to Solve a 4x4 Rubik' ...more
In the season finale of Know How, Tim uses a laser pointer and a wine glass to scan a 3-D image of his mom’s head. You have to see it to believe it.
This video is to show how to replace a flint in your Zippo lighter. It's really simple. Most people already know how to do this, so if you're watching this, you should feel sorry for yourself.
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
Sigma Notation. Tetrahedral Numbers. Pyramidal Numbers. You'll learn all about them and some relations between them. Know you're math, or Greek math.
This video explains absolutely everything you need to know about air compressors, from which one to buy, what size you need, the components of a compressor, and how to use one.
You've got a camera, you've got some shooting know-how, and your audio is sounding sweet. Now, what about lighting? This video shows you three options for lighting your film.
Lawrence Perez, from Saddleback College, and his assistant Charlie, give this pre-algebra lesson on the metric system. If you want to know all about that glorious metric system, well, need I say more?
Lawrence Perez, from Saddleback College, and his assistant Charlie, give this pre-algebra three-part lesson on metric conversions. Why can't we all use the same system of measurement, who knows? But until we see this day, you'll need to know how to do this.
Learn how to shuffle a deck of cards. I will be teaching you how to do a hindu shuffle, an overhand shuffle, and a riffle shuffle. If anyone plays cards, gambles, or does card magic, they must know how to properly shuffle a deck of cards.
If you haven't quite made it to school, or just can't afford it, maybe you had a family member killed by a mathematician, who knows, but whatever the reason, if you don't know how to round numbers and decimals, then this two-part video lesson is perfect for you. Part 1 of 2 - ...more
You're either part of a Scrabble family, or you're not. If you're looking to transform your family, then before you can play Scrabble, you need to know all about it, the history and everything. Just don't be stuck being the Scrabble jackass.
Lots of newbies ask about this. Don't know why, but okay, here's how to do it -- folding a parachute for a model rocket. Note: There are as many techniques for folding parachutes as there are people flying rockets, so don't take this as the end-all instruction on the matter. ...more
This lesson is to know how to ask someone "where do you live?" & "where do you work?" in Hindi
Words you need to know when getting a massage in China.
A lot of people already know "xiexie", the Chinese phrase for thank you, but in this lesson, we take "xiexie" a step further. We teach you how to respond and say thank you when you are very thankful.
When you have found what you want to buy something in China, you need to know how to communicate your intention.
The fan stroke is often admired for it's visual effect and the apparent skill of the player. This tutorial shows you how to learn the fan stroke, first by learning the motion and fingering and then by getting the timing right. Make sure you know how to do the "split stroke" fi ...more
Charles Sedlak shows you the pentatonic blues scale, consisting of five notes. You definitely need to know these, if you want to hit some awesome riffs.
The slip knot is the easiest way to attach a line to a post or bar. Learn how to tie a slip know in this video tutorial.
Like other minor chords, this one should be a piece of cake if you know your major chords! Here we will learn the E7 chord, with Charles Sedlak. Yes, that's right - the E7 chord. If your fingers are bleeding from those strings, good. Calluses help.
Learn how to properly hold and use the pick while playing acoustic guitar, with a little help from Charles Sedlak. Simple and easy, but one of the most important things (bet you didn't know that).
Are you ready to master the art of stir fry? It's easy to make chicken and broccoli stir fry once you know three simple stir fry rules.
If you've seen Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, you'll know one of the greatest special effects of the film is where Mola Ram rips the heart out of someone's chest. In this episode of Backyard FX, Erik recreates that effect with the help of his family members. Don't forge ...more
Grandmaster David Harris teaches and demostrates the secret Shun Shen Tao technique know as the "Divine Gesture". With this ablitiy a person can dowse without the need of materials such as a rod, stick, or pendulum. The person needs nothing but themself and their connection to ...more
Watch this cooking tutorial to learn how to make coconut soup which is also know as tom kha gai. For this dish, you can either stir fry your meat or boil the coconut cream first. Ingredients: Chicken Breasts Scallops Button Mushrooms (accidentally hit the wrong buttom and typ ...more
Lift an egg yolk. Yes, why? We don't know.
Learn what you need to know before you have your first Brazilian wax or bikini waxing done (figure out how to do it on your own!)
Want to know just enough to say "I haven't mastered the language"? Watch this video and learn these simple Spanish phrases to get by.
Do you lose your socks all the time because you don't know how to organize them? Try making this sock organizer from paper. You'll never have to worry about them disappearing again.
Love Planet Hollywood's chicken crunch? Well know you can make it at home. This cooking how-to video reveals the secrets to making your own home version of the world famous chicken crunch appetizer from Planet Hollywood. Follow along as Tod Willurb from Top Secret Recipes show ...more
Shrimp Scampi is great as finger food or served over pasta! It takes just minutes to cook. Try this scrumptious shrimp recipe seasoned with white wine, clam juice, lemon and spices. I know you're going to enjoy this one!
Sure, you talk to your cat now, but does he know what the heck you’re saying? And do you understand his purrs and meows? If not, it’s time to have a good chat with your furry friend. Watch this video pet care tutorial and learn how to talk to your cat.
This is a very basic overview of things you might need to know about balloon twisting.
This lesson takes you through the method I use to transcribe things I don't understand. The example used is 'You Never Know' by Dave Matthews Band.
Did you know that someone could be watching what you're doing on your computer via another computer? That's right - if they are using VNC or Apple Remote Desktop software they can moniter what you're doing and even control your computer? Learn if you're at risk and what you c ...more
This is a video to instruct one how to use a female condom (also know as a Femidom). This can prevent against STDs and pregnancy.
Here's a bar trick that is very hard to do unless you know the secret. Place a small coin on a business card and the business card on a bottle. Now, remove the business so that the coin falls into the bottle. Make a bet and you can win with this business card trick. Perform th ...more
It's classier than clapping for keeping rhythm, and you never know when it'll come in handy.
This guy shows how to easily bust out of handcuffs with one of three household items. Its a cool thing to know but most of the time if someone puts handcuffs on you its best to just leave them on. Uses a dental tool and bobby pins.
You'll need to know how to build a taser (or tazer) from a disposable camera first, but this tutorial will teach you how to turn your ordinary door into a entertaining prank shocking door that tazers anyone that uses the door handle. Use this as inspiration for one of your Apr ...more
Learn how to save gas, the secret the oil companies and car manufacturers don't want you to know about! This how-to video explains common causes for your car to be sapping gas faster than it should, how to make some simple adjustments, and maximize your gas. Don't be a slave t ...more
Want to write a film, but don't know where to start? Worried that your film script won't be up to scratch, and wondering how professional screenwriters format their screenplays? VideoJug presents the basics of screenwriting to help you lay out and format your future Hollywood ...more
Here's a great introduction to the scroll saw. If you're a craft woodworker, you probably already know what a useful tool it is. It's the best saw for making precision cuts in wood, plastic, and metal.
Pav Bhaji is a wonderful one-pot meal. It’s also a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies since it is all mashed up and they won't know they're eating veggies! Try this Indian party favorite today.
If you do karate, then you know that there are many levels and to pass each level you need to be able to execute certain moves. This video shows you how to properly execute the 9th kyu karate requirement moves for Pwang Gai Noon Ryu.
In these two videos you will learn beginning stances and then eight of the basic starting moves you need to know for nunchaku use. Part 1 of 2 - How to Execute basic moves in nunchaku. Part 2 of 2 - How to Execute basic moves in nunchaku.
Knitting is the perfect way to pass any dull day. Needle your way through this and you will know how to knit the perfect garter stitch. Make a garter stitch. Click through to watch this video on knittinghelp.com
Veronica Belmont from CNET shows you all you need to know to start using Gmail's Google Calendar (gCal) for all your scheduling needs.
Did you know that your iPhone will work without a SIM card, and your old phone will work with your iPhone's SIM card? Learn how to remove your iPhone's SIM card - it's easier than you might think.
Just got an iPhone, but you don't know how to activate it? This tutorial will take you though the steps to activate your new iphone using itunes on a mac or pc.
Does your video look flat? By using Three Point Lighting, you will be able to give your flat video more dimension. In this tutorial, Israel Hyman demonstrates the effects of the key light, the fill light, and the back light. This is a long standing lighting technique that you ...more