9 Action-Packed Comic Book Subreddits You Have To Check Out
Reddit is the best place for trivia about any topic, and comic books are no different! Right on Reddit are several communities devoted to nearly all of your favorite comic book superheroes. Best of all, these communities are mostly active, and that means there are people lurking about who love talking about your favorite comic book characters just as much as you do. Below, we have nine subreddits devoted to these costumed heroes, and hopefully, you'll find something that you like.
4 Videos to Inspire You in Your Gangnam Style Step
Ah, the cultural phenomenon known as "Gangnam Style" - a crazy song that no one on the other side of the world really understands, paired with an equally crazy music video featuring a dance that is akin to riding a horse. Who knew that this is the way K-Pop went mainstream in the (primarily) English-speaking world? I definitely didn't, but I believe this is definitely the case.
4 Websites That Will Help You Connect With Songwriting
We all know about those songwriters, right? Yeah, they are those people who stand barefoot in coffee shops, playing out-of-tune guitars and singing songs about wheat in the fields and how life is a simple butterfly. Well, actually, this is definitely not the case. As a matter of fact, this is a stereotype, my friend. We shouldn't take kindly to that, for songwriters are actually known to come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes.
4 Epic Videos About Cheap Video Lighting
Online video is the way everything is going these days, and along with that, you'll notice that people aren't spending as much money on everything. With that said, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who has their own professional lighting kit (most people rent, and realistically, that's how it has always been). However, there are a few markets out there catering to those of us who are wanting cheap light kits, and that's fantastic!
3 YouTube Channels That Will Teach You Epic Ninja Training
A while back, I wrote an article on a few things related to ninjas and ninja-ing, but I decided it might be a good idea to present a few sources that actually teach you how to be a ninja. After much thought, I decided that the best way to do this might be in video form. Fortunately, I went to the magnificent powers of YouTube, and I tried to find a few ninja-related channels that will help all of you MakeUseOf readers on your quest to becoming the ultimate ninja.
3 Websites To Find DSLR Gear & DIY Tips
Did you just get a DSLR for making videos? Did you believe that once you got it you would instantly be making creative, beautiful videos that would make all your friends think you are a screen-inspired genius? Yes, you probably did. Unfortunately, that isn't the case, for in order to make creative, beautiful videos that will make all all your friends think you are a screen-inspired genius, you have to know the camera pretty well.
5 Tips for Ending Your Email Sending Anxiety
Internet etiquette can be a touchy subject, and although I don't consider myself the Miss Manners of the world wide web, I try my best to be courteous with how I act online. Granted, I'm not perfect, and I typically get as much satisfaction as the next guy when someone is proved wrong in online debate. However, one of the big obstacles of Internet etiquette people sometimes struggle with online is sending email.
iTwin Review and Giveaway
The iTwin is an incredibly unique device that creates a secure bridge between your home computer and any remote computers, allowing you access to specific files (or your entire hard drive) from any location. No additional software is required, the device is cross-platform, and best of all, there's no space restriction -- you can share as much as you want! We're taking a look at the iTwin, then giving 5 of them away valued at $500!
4 Hilarious Videos of Water Balloon Pranks That You Can Try on Your Own
The Internet is a beautiful thing. It's the only place where you can share embarrassing stories about yourself with people that you don't know. You can even share embarrassing videos of your friends with people that you don't know. However, what makes it really great is the ability to share the satisfaction of a good old-fashioned prank.
4 Subreddits You Should Read For Tips To Stay Healthy and Fit
I will tell you right now that I couldn't possible write an article about living a healthy life. I'm a self-confessed Taco Bell connoisseur. However, I can certainly tell you where you can find some other health tips. Where's the first place that comes to my mind? Reddit, of course.
5 Freaky Subreddits That Will Keep You Up At Night
I think I'm an insomniac – I stay up all the time, leaving sleep at the very bottom of my priority list. I understand that it isn't healthy, and truth be told, I'm working on it. However, what doesn't help is the fact that I spend a lot of time on Reddit. What makes it even worse is that I read some of Reddit's creepier subreddits for fun – no bueno. Today, I thought I'd give you a taste of some of the more horrifying subreddits that I've found. Naturally, a lot of you won't find them scary. However, I do, and I'm sure that there are quite a few of you who actually will find them just as terrifying as me!
5 Of The Greatest Minecraft Mods Found Online
An interesting thing about Minecraft is the ability to play it in your own way. However, sometimes, the already established rules of the game are just not enough. Fortunately, a few Minecraft enthusiasts have taken it upon themselves to add onto the almighty Notch's creation. They have created a few interesting mods, so I decided to take a look at a few of them. Hopefully, you'll find something you like!
Find the Right Color Schemes With Colors on the Web
Color is a beautiful thing! However, sometimes it can be difficult just figuring out the right one to choose. Thousands of people spend countless hours agonizing over what to wear, what to paint the walls, or what type of icing to put on the cake. The Color Plague is terrible, and it seems as though no one has come up with an efficient way to fix it... or have they?
5 of the Funniest Post-Dental Videos Found Online
I want to invite you to another side of YouTube: the one where home movies go viral, and videos normally shared with just friends and family make it to a world-wide audience. Today, I want to show you a bunch of videos that show people after their wisdom teeth operations! The videos are definitely hilarious, and hopefully, you'll find some that you think are worth sharing.
4 DIY & Handy Subreddits Worth Checking Out
Confession time, real quick. I'm not a manly man... I mean, I understand the whole nonsense about gender stereotypes and such, but I want you to think real hard and just bear with me for moment. Consider someone like Burt Reynolds or even maybe Jason Statham. Those are manly men, right? You can just tell. This is what I mean by "manly men", and I am definitely not one of them.
4 YouTube Channels for Masters of Disguise
I have a confession to make. Everyone on MakeUseOf is the same person, and that person is "our" managing editor, Mark O'Neill. To be honest, I thought it would be a great idea! I just wanted to see if I could pull it off, and yes, I know this may be a surprise to some! I know there are a million questions running through most of your minds. How could this be? How could one man write so many articles in a day?
Love Classic TV? 4 Websites For Your Time Traveling Tube
We all know that modern television just can't beat classic TV shows. You have to love the melodramatic acting, the cocky charm and wit, and the innocent story-lines (golly-gee-willikers, right?) Yes, I know I'm generalizing a bit. However, I think we can all agree that classic television has something special about it, and no, I'm not talking about the not-so-subtly placed product placements.
4 Blogs for Staying Updated on All Things Indie Film
If you're like me, you probably spend hours swimming through (and sometimes cringing at) all of the independent films on Netflix. Sometimes, you may even try to find some indie flicks online. However, one of the things I really like doing is actually reading about independent films. I know that may seem a little silly. Why read about them when I can just watch them?
Create Professional Presentations in Minutes With Slidevana for PowerPoint and Keynote [Giveaway]
Ever had a time in your life where you really needed to put together an impressive presentation? We've all been in that type of situation! Sure, a lot of templates exist, but sometimes they either don't look that great or they aren't as functional as we'd like them to be. However, with the template set for Powerpoint and Keynote – Slidevana – you get amazing graphics and legitimate functionality. Fortunately, MakeUseOf was able to get its hands on a copy of Slidevana to review, and we're giving 25 copies worth $2500 away for free!