4 Websites for Socially Awkward People to Improve Their Skills
Sometimes there are individuals who simply just don't do well with social situations that most people face everyday. Do you have trouble going through drive-thru restaurants? Have you ever had problems talking to people while at a party? Then it's likely you know exactly the type of issues that I am talking about. Honestly, I completely get it. But I have gotten a lot better with it.
3 Sites To Satisfy Your Late Night Hunger [US Only]
Dear MUO readers, I have a confession to make. I'm hungry. I'm hungry, and it's a late night as I write this. There is light rain trickling down my window, and I can hear the slow, sad song of a jazz man making love to his saxophone in the downpour, playing his heart out for tips that will hopefully satisfy his own food-related woes (somehow, I thought a dramatic introduction would really enhance this article to some degree. It didn't).
4 Music Videos That Can Give Your Own Some Hope
Not too long ago, I wrote an article about how to make your very own music video. It really isn't that hard if you are going for something simple. However, I'm aware that a lot of people may wonder if this is even feasible or if music videos do well on the web. Well, guess what? They are feasible and they certainly do quite well on the web. So stop worrying about it.
4 of the Best Wedding Proposals on the Web
Fact: I'm a romantic. I'm one of those guys who loves love, believes in strong, lasting relationships, and... well... watches chick flicks. I watch them quite often (don't judge me, okay?). Now, I'll be honest in that I'm not always the most romantic person in the world. You won't see me delivering flowers any time soon (however, I once gave my girlfriend beef jerky in lieu of a bouquet once).
How Functional Is The Current YouTube Video Editor?
A while back, Matt wrote an article about the 2010 YouTube Video Editor, and although it doesn't seem that long ago, a lot has changed. Back then, it had a few basic features, but in all honesty, it just wasn't really that functional. However, two years later, it's high time to revisit the video web app. Everyone deserves a second chance, right? First off, I'll say this – the YouTube video editor is functional....to an extent.
Canon Rebel T4i dSLR Review and Giveaway
Canon has just released their new Rebel T4i – their first (of hopefully many) adventures into the touchscreen dSLR world. This camera is a step up from the Canon Rebel T3i (also making it the third dSLR Canon has released with a flip-out LCD). We'll be taking a look at the Canon Rebel T4i digital SLR, plus a giveaway -- yes, we're actually giving a brand new unit away! Find out more after the review.
4 Web Domains That Were Bought Before the Owner Could Take Action
Domain names – they’re the real estate of the Internet. Without them, we’d have nowhere to go, and our lives would be spent staring at an empty computer screen (or maybe filled with time spent outside and connecting with real, live, actual people). However, they work a little bit like rental homes and apartments, don’t they? You can never "own" a domain. Eventually, they expire. Sometimes, they just aren’t available.
5 Homemade Geeky Gadgets You Can't Find in Stores
Ever imagined a robot cameraman? What about your own affordable grappling hook? It’s too bad no one has invented anything like that stuff, yet. Bummer, right? No. These things have already been invented, and their inventors are people like you and me. I’m lying. These people are a lot smarter than me, and I could never invent anything like they have.
Top 5 Things Twitter Could Do To Deal With Spammers
No one likes a spammer. I don’t care if the spammer is your grandmother, your Uncle Harold, your second cousin, or your newborn child that you just took home from the hospital yesterday. “Aw, she’s so precious!” No. She’s not. She’s a spammer, and no one likes her. Oh, but the spamming will never cease. Wherever you are on the Internet, there will always be spammy links, especially on Twitter.
5 Nintendo Console Portable Mods You Have to See
We all know that Nintendo is the master of the handheld, but what if the company's consoles became handhelds? Yeah. A kid can dream...but guess what? Some innovative reverse engineers on the Internet have done just that. Today, I'm going to take you through a few Nintendo mods starting with their very first console and moving up to their most recent one.
4 Websites for Free Contracts and Other Legal Documents
I'm not a lawyer, nor do I want to be a lawyer. Nothing against lawyers, of course. It's just that it's all a little over my head. However, as we all know, hiring an attorney to do legal work can be terribly expensive. Take contracts for instance. That can cost a pretty penny just to have one written up. However, for the sake of your bank account's long term health, there are several websites that offer free contract samples for you to download and tweak to your own needs.
Discover The Next Big Thing With These 9 Underground Music Sites
Music is the one thing that really translates well among all people groups, and with that said, it's very exciting to discover new music and share it just to generate discussion! The Internet is likely the best tool for discovering new tunes by independent artists, but with so many different websites to choose from, it can be a little daunting to know where you can find the best selections.
The Top 5 Sites For Playing Retro Games In Your Browser [MUO Gaming]
With the new Disney/Pixar film Wreck-It Ralph coming out, I've been on a little bit of a retro gaming kick. What's my personal favorite? As cliché as it sounds, that would have to be Super Mario Bros. (with Joust at a close second). However, I recognize that there are several retro games floating around, and actually, I'd love to play them all! As you might be able to guess, there are quite a few sites out on the Internet that are filled to the brim with retro games.
How To Achieve The Film Effect In Video With Color Correction
However, there's a current trend today with video in which shadows tend to have deep blue look and highlights have a warmer, yellowish-red hue added. For those of you who are video hobbyists with a decent editor this will be a piece of cake. Below, we're going to give you an idea of how to make all this work.
5 Ways to Use Your Blog as Your Online Work Portfolio
Sure, you could go out and get a fancy website with all sorts of zip-zaps and ding-dongs that supposedly would wow your potential clients. But then again, you don't have to. What if you just used your personal blog? I know blogs may seem a little unprofessional at times, but this isn't to say you can't make it professional.
Scout Out These 4 Sites for Tips on Writing Your Own Screenplay
Have you ever wanted to make your very own movie? Have you tried your hand at writing a script with something like Celtx? Then, as expected, you probably want to further your screenplay-writing education. However, maybe there are some of you who aren't even sure where to start. Fortunately, MakeUseOf has found four sites that will aid you with your screenplay writing adventures.
How To Make Use Of The Canon Camera CineStyle Setting
Have you ever wanted to have those fancy picture styles from westerns and action movies for your own videos, made with a Canon DSLR? Have you actually tried to pull it off time and time again, only to fail? Well, let me tell you folks – to get these styles, you need to start with the shooting process.
Start Editing Film With These 5 Video Color Grading Tutorials
Even during the days of black and white film, auteurs would do their best to hand-color each frame with beautiful tints that transformed their movies into rainbow-filled reels. However, as time went on, color itself became a standard in film, but this time, these were true-to-life hues rather than creative tones. Even still, editors eventually found ways to use these colors artistically.
5 Post-Apocalyptic Short Films on YouTube You Have to Watch
As I've discussed before, there seems to be a something about fictional post-apocalyptic worlds that draw modern viewers in. Perhaps it's the notion of a world with limited technology. Maybe it's the idea of actual danger. These are two things that most of us reading MakeUseOf do not necessarily have to face, and with a post-apocalyptic world, we can view these possibilities at a safe distance.
Get Cooking With These 6 YouTube Channels
Being a fast food aficionado, I recently recognized that it was high time for me to get back in the kitchen. I've spent way too long eating my meals on the run, and I'm sure that many of you could relate. However, part of my trouble was figuring out what I should cook! Using the powers of the Internet, I set out to find a few YouTube channels that provide some decent meal tips as well as entertainment.