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How To: Build a linear slide bearing for a CNC router

A CNC router machine is probably the most useful tool a hobbyist can own, but the price for a CNC machine on the market is way more than the average hobbyist is willing to spend. You can build your own CNC with very basic tools, little knowledge of machinery, mechanics, or electronics, but be warned, these machines are inherently dangerous, so wear the proper protection and use common sense. At the very least, read the instructions and precautions on every tool you use.

How To: Make a MySQL database for CoffeeCup Form Builder

This CoffeeCup Web Form Builder software tutorial shows how to create a MySQL database to be used in CoffeeCup Form Builder to build web forms. Mike Lively shows you how to do this using cPanel and the Site Ground server for hosting since it allows an unlimited number of MySQL databases. Start by creating your database in cPanel and then upload the results to CoffeeCup Form Builder.

How To: Redirect email using cPanel

Let's say that you're in a hurry and just don't have time to set up email accounts and you're comfortable using your current email address. Well, here's what you can do. You can redirect your domain email to your current email address. This tutorial will show you how to forward email using cPanel. Redirect email using cPanel.

How To: Manage WebMail in cPanel

Once you have set up your email accounts, the easiest way to access your email messages will be via Cpanel's Webmail feature. The great thing about Cpanel's webmail is that you don't have to worry about finding email software to work with and you can skip having to set up POP email access etc. cPanel, provides several different webmail programs you can use to read and manage your email. The following screencast tutorial will take you through SquirrelMail. Manage WebMail in cPanel.

How To: Fill your device with music with Nokia Media Transfer

You can also use Nokia Multimedia Transfer to fill up the memory on your Nokia device to a desired percentage with a random selection of tracks. Nokia Multimedia Transfer will first transfer any photos you may have added to the device folder in iPhoto and music in the device folder in iTunes. If there is still space in your Nokia device memory, Nokia Multimedia Transfer will fill the memory up to the desired remaining percentage.

How To: Use Google Zeitgeist

Zeitgeist is a German word that literally translates to something like "spirit of the times." In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use Google Zeitgeist, which gives you a snapshot of what other people are searching for on the web. For a complete walkthrough, watch this friendly tutorial.

How To: Resize text in your web browser

If you are finding it difficult to read certain text when viewing a web site you can scale it up and down to suit your needs. However, by default, many web browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer and Firefox) do not make it obvious that you can do this; effectively, they hide these useful controls. In this helpful video tutorial, you'll learn how to find these constrols and change the display size of the text on most any web page.

How To: Share videos on Runnerspace

This video is meant to show you, the user, how to upload your videos to, and share your videos on, Runnerspace.com, the online running community. In this tutorial, you'll find instructions on uploading a video and connecting it to a group, event or a custom folder on your profile page. Watch this video tutorial for step-by-step walkthrough of Runnerspace.com's video uploading process. Share videos on Runnerspace.

How To: Use the UCSC Genome Browser

In this video tutorial series, you'll find instructions for using the UCSC Genome Browser. More specifically, this video addresses (1) getting DNA sequences, (2) using annotation tracks, (3) locating intron-exon boundaries, and (4) searching with BLAT. For further detail about any or all of the above topics, and to get started using the UCSC Genome Browser yourself, take a look! Use the UCSC Genome Browser - Part 1 of 4.

How To: Work with multiple calendars in MobileMe Calendar

If you work with MobileMe Calendar, you can create individual calendars to help you keep track of what's going on in your life. Let's say you've just started a new book club and you want to create a new calendar for it: just click on the plus sign in the lower-left corner, then click "New Calendar"; next, give it a new title such as "Book Club." Now, with your new calendar selected, when you enter the kickoff meeting for Sunday afternoon, that event will be added to the book club calendar. To...

How To: Use Automator and RSS to create podcasts automatically

Would you like to have news read to you? Or simply wish you could have a podcast that covered whatever you please? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Apple OS X Automator and RSS to create your own podcasts, automatically, without writing a line of code. For step-by-step instructions, take a look at this great how-to.

How To: Bypass flash player region checks

Many flash movie players will disallow content to be shown to you if they determine that you're not in the correct region. This video tutorial presents a simple solution. (NB: While this works for the time being, it won't work forever, and so you'd be well served to take advantage of this while you can.)

How To: Connect to PostgreSQL database server with DreamCoder

If you're new to DreamCoder for PostgreSQL, one of the first things you may want to know how to accomplish is to connect to a remote PostgreSQL database. Happily, this tutorial will walk you, step by step, through the process. To learn how to establish a connection between a given PostgreSQL database and the DreamCoder for PostgreSQL, take a look!

How To: Connect to an Oracle database with DreamCoder

If you're new to DreamCoder for Oracle, one of the very first things you'll almost certainly want to know how to connect to a remote Oracle database. Happily, this tutorial will walk you, step by step, through the process. To learn how to establish a connection between a given Oracle database and the DreamCoder for Oracle, take a look!