Tuesday: March 9, 2010
- A handy tutorial on how to use the almighty power of curves in Photoshop.
Never used the curves pane in your beloved copy of Photoshop? Still playing with those brightness and contrast settings? Do you even know what a curve is? Read through this thorough writeup and you'll be a better photo manipulator as a result.
Tuesday: March 2, 2010
- A handy tutorial on how to make your very own homemade Orangina-type beverage.
Your homemade beverage of choice doesn't neccesarily have to be of the orange variety. The tutorial also encourages experimentation with other fruit juices, if you're into that sort of thing.
Monday: March 1, 2010
- A handy tutorial on how to make your very own Sudoku puzzles from scratch.
Do you enjoy Sudoku puzzles? If you've ever thought about making your own then this tutorial is right up your alley. Also, for those who find these puzzles time-consuming and annoying making your own should speed up the overall solve time.
Wednesday: February 24, 2010
- A handy tutorial on how to actually cook something in your dishwasher.
So what's for dinner tonight you ask? Why dishwasher chicken of course! Tutorial also mentions that this method works great for dishwater hot dogs or dishwater vegetables. It's delicious!
Thursday: February 18, 2010
- A handy tutorial regarding how to make your very own Snuggie-type garment.
You can do anything in your new snuggie! Except maybe jogging. I don't recommend jogging. Or swimming. But you can do any sort of lounging- or seated-type activities, and keep yourself warm at the same time.
Monday: February 8, 2010
- A handy tutorial on how to obtain free movie tickets.
There are some interesting methods listed here that you can use to try and score some free movie tickets. Some methods may take longer than others (ie becoming a film critic and/or getting a job at said movie theater). Good luck.
Monday: February 1, 2010
- A handy tutorial regarding how to make your very own rubber band bass.
Yes, it's true - a rubber band bass guitar will make yet another lovely addition to any office desk or cubicle. Also, making rubber band music with your co-workers is a great way to pass the time (play at your own risk).
Friday: January 29, 2010
- A handy tutorial regarding how to permanently erase data off of a hard drive.
Feeling a little insecure about your personal data on that old hard drive? Follow these steps to make sure none of that data can ever be recovered again even after you ditch the hard drive. You must destroy the platters!
Monday: January 25, 2010
- A handy tutorial on how to make a picture frame from some plastic straws.
Tired of paying those outrageous prices for picture frames? Wish there was something you could do about it? Well, this tutorial has your name written all over it. As an added bonus you could theoretically make a straw-picture-frame-drinking-straw. Be the envy of your friends today!
Tuesday: January 19, 2010
- A handy tutorial on how to make your very own edible chocolate play doh.
Now you too can have all of the fun of regular play doh with the added bonus of it being edible and delicious. Also, those of you who experimented with the nutritional content of storebought Play Doh in the past will probably appreciate this tutorial.
Monday: January 11, 2010
- Ten Winter survival tools and tactics you may not have previously known about.
Seriously, I had no idea that spraying the old snow shovel with PAM would make it more efficient. I shall try this tactic next time there is an accumulation of snow and report back on my findings.
- A handy tutorial on how to make your very own homemade cough drops.
If anyone figures out a recipe for making their homemade cough drops taste exactly like a Cherry Ludens please send it care of this website. Alternatively, you can also send Cherry Ludens care of this website (for those less inclined to experiment at home).
Monday: January 4, 2010
- A list of the top ten mind hacks for making your resolutions stick.
Lifehacker covers a variety of methods in which you can attempt to try and keep to your brand new New Year's resolutions via some tips and tricks. Personally, I find that making no new resolutions at all is a great way to keep resolutions. Plus, there is a lot less disappointment that way.
- A handy tutorial regarding how to think like a genius.
Yes, you too can be full of glory and renown but only if you follow this tutorial. So go ahead and change your modes and methods of thinking for everything you do. Report back here with your findings. Be sure to use the Bloom Taxonomy method or else no credit will be awarded.
Monday: December 28, 2009
- A handy tutorial regarding how to hack a Magic Eight-Ball.
Not much to it really, slice open the ball (be careful of that blue liquid) and manipulate the fortune token inside as you see fit. Now your outlook can always be good.
Thursday: December 24, 2009
- A handy tutorial on how to make your very own anti-gravity Christmas tree stand.
The first step contains a reworked version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' to go along with the tutorial. Perhaps I'll ditch the fake tree for this option instead next year.
Monday: December 21, 2009
- A handy tutorial on how to make time go by faster.
Sorry, but there are no time travel methods listed in this particular tutorial. The tutorial does give some handy advice on how simulate the appearance of time going by faster - which may be just as handy for you.
Monday: December 14, 2009
- How to test coffee bean freshness using a plastic ziploc bag.
But if you can't roast your own beans, you might be wondering how long ago the beans you just bought were roasted by the store. This handy, quick, and inexpensive trick can assist you on testing your coffee bean freshness.
Friday: December 11, 2009
- A list of Lifehacker's most popular tutorials of 2009.
An extensive list of tutorials that covers step-by-step guides on everything from installed homebrew on the Wii (without the need of Twilight Princess) all the way over to building your very own computer from scratch. Good luck.
Thursday: December 10, 2009
- A handy tutorial on how to begin glacier climbing for those of you so inclined.
This post is mostly just an excuse to point out that Wikihow has a brand new design and it looks awesome. But for the more adventurous, I'm sure glacier climbing is right up your alley.
Tuesday: December 8, 2009
- A quick tutorial on how to make your very own papercraft Christmas tree.
Complete this tutorial to show your co-workers just how 'crafty' you really are. Be sure to laugh maniacally when they ask you this question. It simply adds to the overall effect.
Wednesday: November 25, 2009
- A handy tutorial on how to build your very own wifi robot spybot.
Always wanted to try your hand at building a robot of some kind? How about one that has built-in wifi and a camera? Good luck, 007.
Friday: November 20, 2009
- A handy tutorial on how to use your Wiimote as a computer mouse.
Complete this tutorial and all of your everyday computing tasks can be just as fun playing a few hours of Nintendo Wii. Ok, probably not but it's still fun little tutorial to try out if you happen to have a Bluetooth adapter.
Thursday: November 19, 2009
- A collection of tutorials for making your own holiday ornaments.
Nothing screams Christmas like adding some Super Mario flair to your beloved Christmas tree. For those inclined, there is also a tutorial on how to make a starman tree topper as well.
Wednesday: November 11, 2009
- A handy tutorial on how to draw perspective in your next doodle or art project.
The main thing to remember is that as things get farther away, they look smaller, but the angle at which they fade is what will give your drawings a realistic, three-dimensional effect.
Wednesday: November 4, 2009
- A handy tutorial on finding out how much sleep you actually need.
This tutorial has some tests you can perform in the comfort and safety of your own home to determine if more sleep is required. However, if you need more than twelve hours of sleep, you may have a medical condition (not kidding).
Friday: October 30, 2009
- A handy tutorial on how to create a basic house icon in Photoshop.
Thinking of getting more acclamated with the image-editing juggernaut that is Photoshop? This tutorial may be just what you're looking for. Good luck and good house building.
Thursday: October 29, 2009
- A tutorial on how to make your very own high-tech surveillance pumpkin.
Now you can catch those would-be Halloween pranksters/vandals who attempt to toilet paper and silly string your property. Get off my lawn! You damn kids!
- A tutorial on how to make your very own LEGO costume from recycled materials.
You'll need a box, some bowls, and some paint to bring the whole ensemble together. Bonus points if you can figure out how to make interlocking pieces.
Wednesday: October 28, 2009
- A handy tutorial on how to compile software from source code.
...thanks to the popularity of open-source software, where the source code is available for one and all to read and enjoy, the impetus has been put on the end-user to compile their own code if they want to use the software.
