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Customizing the Apple TV Screen Saver

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Apple TV For Dummies

The default settings on your Apple TV screen saver offer up some pretty cool 3-D images, but you can easily customize the screen saver with album-cover art or your own digital photos. You can then fire up your Apple TV to provide background music for mealtimes or a party and have something visually interesting going on at the same time. Think of it as art in motion.

Accessing the Apple TV Settings Menu

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Apple TV For Dummies

To display the Apple TV Settings menu, press Menu on your Apple Remote until you're backed out all the way to the top-level Apple TV menu (you'll see the cool Apple TV logo). Next, move the selection cursor to the Settings menu and press Play/Pause to display the entries.

The major headings on the Settings menu go like this:

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D For Dummies

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Canon Digital Rebel XTi/400D is an ideal camera for first-time digital SLR users. Unfortunately if you don't know photography lingo you might find yourself never veering from your camera's default settings and into all the cool features that help you take outstanding photos. This book takes care of that problem. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D For Dummies comes to the aid of new and inexperienced XTi/400D users by walking them through all the

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Basic Tech Requirements for Setting Up Apple TV

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Apple TV For Dummies

Apple designed the Apple TV unit to be as compatible and simple as possible, but your television and computer still have to meet certain requirements before you start streaming your images, audio, or video from the computer to your Apple TV. Before you unpack your new Apple TV, check to make sure you have the following products and services set up at home:

Motorcycling For Dummies

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Insider tips for new and veteran riders

The fun and easy way® to become a safe, savvy motorcyclist

Whether you're new to motorcycling or an experienced rider, this fun, informative guide gets you geared up and ready to ride! From selecting the right bike and performing routine maintenance to developing safe riding habits and fitting in with the biker crowd whether you're male or female, you'll command the road.

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Digital Photography Workbook For Dummies

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Digital photography has revolutionized the way people take, print, and share photos. But if you're wondering why your digital photos don't measure up to the terrific shots that some people take of sunsets, people, pets, and everything else, you probably need a little help from Digital Photography Workbook for Dummies.

With great, easy-to-follow instruction and lots of practice tasks, this roll-up-your sleeves workbook is packed with exercises

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Homebrewing Problem: No Fermentation

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Homebrewing For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Fermentation problems occur frequently to homebrewers, and a common one is that the would-be beer just never started fermenting. Before you pour your homebrew down the sink, make sure the process actually hasn't started — judging fermentation by the bubbles (or lack thereof) coming out of the airlock can sometimes be deceiving.

Advanced Car Audio Sound Quality Concepts

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Car Audio For Dummies

Although the four basic sound quality concepts (clarity, dynamic range, frequency response, and tonal balance) are the most fundamental to understand before purchasing a new car audio system, there are a few other sound quality attributes that are also important.

Timbre

Timbre (pronounced "TAM-bir") refers to a system's ability to recreate the sound of an instrument as it was originally

Understanding Malting and Mashing Barley for Homebrewing

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Homebrewing For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Of the four main ingredients used in homebrewing beer (barley, hops, yeast, and water), barley makes the biggest contribution. Barley gives beer its color, underlying flavor, sweetness, body, head of foam, and mouthfeel. Barley also contributes the natural sugars that feed the yeast, which in turn converts the sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide during fermentation.

What's the Time Commitment for Beginner Homebrewers?

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Homebrewing For Dummies, 2nd Edition

If you're interested in homebrewing, you're understandably concerned with how much time it takes to brew beer at home. In addition to the hands-on activities such as cooking and bottling, you also face a great deal of waiting around. Making beer at home requires patience.

The hands-on part of the homebrewing process involves the

Homebrewing For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The latest on gluten-free, organic, and green brewing

Make your own delicious lagers and ales

Want to become your own brewmeister? This must-have guide gives youeasy-to-follow instructions in everything from brewing and bottling tostoring, pouring, and kegging your own beer. You get the latest on requiredequipment and new brewing methods, as well as over 100 tried-and-true recipes. Plus, you'll see how to take part in homebrew competitions!

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Understanding Warranties and Returns on Car Audio Equipment

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Car Audio For Dummies

Like any consumer product, car audio equipment usually comes with a manufacturer's warranty. But unlike most consumer products, car audio equipment has to be installed in a vehicle for it to work. Some manufacturers protect themselves from damage caused by improper installation by extending the warranty only if their products are installed by an authorized dealer.

Positions on a Girls' Lacrosse Team

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Coaching Lacrosse For Dummies

One of the significant differences between girls' and boys' lacrosse is that more players take the field in a regulation game on a girls' team. The following are the positions in the girls' game and the responsibilities that go along with them.

Goalie

The primary role of this position is keeping balls out of the net. A goalie must be quick on her feet and willing to go after loose

Creating Flesh Tones for Oil Painting

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Oil Painting For Dummies

Because human flesh runs the color gamut from light to dark and pale to brilliant, re-creating flesh tones for your oil paintings can be one of the most difficult things to do. Many recipes for flesh tones exist, but here are the basics you need to know.

Human skin is made up of reds, yellows, and blues — the primary colors. When you mix the primary colors together in the right