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iPhone to Smartphone

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How to Turn Your iPhone into a Smartphone How to Turn Your iPhone into a Smartphone I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the iPhone is not a smartphone. There's nothing smart about being told how to use your device. It's a glorified app launcher at best. A screen full of icons. Nothing more nothing less... "Customizing" Boring (Before) Awesome (After) What makes your iPhone unique from the other millions of user? Let me guess... Your background behind an array of dull icons; cool! I bet you feel unique. A real smartphone will let you customize nearly everything! ✓ icons ✓ status bar ✓ dock ✓ font ✓ animations ✓ color ✓ size ✓ layout ...

How-To: Why paint when you can make a computer do it instead?

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        EDIT: AS OF MARCH 20, 2018 PAINTSTRANSFER.COM HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO FINANCIAL ISSUES. Source: https://github.com/lllyasviel/style2paints It's no surprise to me that by the time you're reading this, the world is being overrun by SKYNET.  But enough about our trigger-happy, silicon-based, evil mechanical overlords. I'm here to talk about the PROS of AI, not to denounce the problem of technological sentience. If you've heard of pix2pix, then certainly this should come as no surprise to you. If you haven't, however, you should read about it here. Sometimes making an artwork 'pop' can be a big hassle. You know what to make and how to make it, but you just can't seem to put it on paper properly. This is where paintstransfer.com comes in.  I will be demonstrating how to turn that sorry piece of line-art you left in the bottom drawer of your dresser so you can focus on a side project you're also procrastinating on   in...

How to do an oil change

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How To Do an Oil Change By: Miguel Arredondo Materials: Jack Jack Stands Wheel Chocks Ratchet Set   Oil Filter Wrench Oi l Filter Oil drain washer Motor Oil Drain Pan Funnel Rags Gloves (optional) Safety Glasses (optional) Owner's Manual ( optional) Use your Owner's Manual or do a quick google search to find the following information: Type of motor oil, jacking points, and type of oil filter. Step 1: Jacking up your car Make sure your car is parked on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Next, place the wheel chucks behind the rear tires and kick them in to ensure they are properly seated. Once you have identified the front jacking point of your car, use the jack to lift the front end of your car high enough to allow for the jack stands to fit under the two front side jacking points. Put the jack stands into position and slowly lower your car to ensure that it is properly seated onto the jack stands. Step 2: Draini...

How To Install LED Light Bulbs for Your Car

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To Install or Change your Headlight for the car is pretty simple. Just Plug and Play! NOTE: You should know which type of bulb fits your car. It is important to use the correct type of bulb and wattage when replacing a headlight that is burned out. You should take your own responsibility to find out your bulb type. IDENTIFY YOUR BULB TYPE!   Only apply to plug-and-play style.   Here is a source that can help you find the bulb meant for your vehicle. https://www.bulbs.com/Automotive_Lighting/results.aspx Reference:  http://stores.ebay.com/dt-autotech/Home.html_?rt=nc&_sid=1035629323&_sticky=1&_sop=1&_sc=1 Things You Need: Vehicle Headlight Bulbs Owner's Manual Alcohol Wipes (optional) Cross Screwdriver (optional) Straight Screwdriver (optional) Reference: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/blog/headlight-tech-hid-bulbs/ Step 1. Knowing which bulb you are installing/changing.  Check the Owner's Manual, fin...

How to Manual: A Complete Guide to Driving a Manual Transmission Car

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How to Manual A Complete Guide to Driving a Manual Transmission Car by: Dillon Howard Need to know how to drive a manual car? You have come to the right place, by the end of this guide you will know just that. Driving a manual car is not difficult and with an afternoon of practice you can have it down. Driving a manual is a good skill to have, because you never know when you might find yourself in a situation where you need to get behind the wheel. If that ever happens you do not want to find yourself stranded so let's get started.  Getting Started What you need 1. A manual transmission vehicle  2. A large clear area like an empty parking lot or quite road.  Knowing Your Vehicle There are few things in the car that you will notice are different from a automatic vehicle that you are familiar with. Before starting we will go over these. 1. The Pedals The two pedals to the right should be familiar to all that know how to drive. The gas is on ...