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How To: Make the best padlock shim out of an aluminum can
The padlocks that secure most of America's high-school lockers are one of the easiest types of locks to open in the world for thieves and other miscreants. The easiest, cheapest way to do so is using a shim. These can be bought online, but why both when you can make one yourself out of an old soda or beer can? This video features a professional lockpicker at a conference explaining exactly how to make your own can shim and use it to open any padlock. You little devil you.
How To: Crack the combination on a combination lock with no math
Combination locks are a major part of life for people High School, the Armed Services, and enough other places to make this video very useful to a lot of people. It will show you how to open any twisting combination lock (like a Masterlock) with using math or any other sophisticated skills or tools. All you need is a sharp knife and your fingers. Now you won't have to wonder whether Person X has your picture up in their locker or not anymore.
How To: Win $20 with a game you never lose
In this tutorial, we learn how to win $20 with a game you can never lose. First, arrange pennies down onto a towel on a flat surface. The goal of this game is to tell the opponent if they are the last one to pull a coin, they will win 20$. Arrange pennies down, and make sure the opponent goes first so you can control the win. You take out the amount of pennies out to make it so the opponent will not be the last one to remove a coin. Just make sure to do the simple math while you are playing, ...
How To: Cheat on a test with a hollowed pen
In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on a test with a hollowed pen. First, grab your pen and take the top off the ink of it. Now, cut a small slip of paper out of a piece of copy paper. After this, write down the answers that you need for a test. Next, use the scissors to cut the side of the pen and make a slit in it. Now, attach the answer strip to the ink of the pen and place it back into your pen and put the top back on. Now, the sheet of paper that has the answers on it will hide in th...
How To: Make a compact cheat sheet for a test
In this video, we learn how to make a compact cheat sheet for a test. First, grab a sheet of copy paper and fold a rectangle into the bottom and make a crease. Next, do this once more, and on the other side as well. Then, tear the paper where the crease was made and fold the strip into a small booklet. Next, use a stapler to staple the side of all the papers together. Next, you can write in all the answers and questions that will help you cheat on your test. Hold this in the palm of your hand...
How To: Cheat on a test with a small paper
In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on a test with a small paper. To make this, you will need printer paper, scissors, and a stapler. To start, cut a strip of paper out of the sheet, then fold it up into a small booklet and staple it together at the top. Cut off any edges to make it fit into the palm of your hand. After this, you will have a booklet that pulls apart and you can write inside of. Write answers to tests in this, then to hide it, place it in the palm of your hand between your...
How To: Pick / shim open a padlock with a soda can
There are a lot of different kinds of locks, and you need different easily accessible household material to pick different kinds. This video focuses on teaching you to pick a padlock, familiar to any who have ever had a locker, with a soda can, something you probably have too many of if you still have a locker. You will make a shim out of the can and then use that to open the lock, either single or double-shackle. Get your history book back out of Jimmy Peterson's locker with the technique yo...
How To: Use coupons to shop for free at Walgreens
In this clip, learn how to be a real coupon diva! This episode of coupon divas focuses on Walgreens drug stores and will show you how to combine things like register rewards, coupons, sales and other deals to walk out of the store with a full cart for virtually no money! Get your coupons to outnumber the cost of the items and go home with a bunch of free goodies. Kitty will show you the basics and how to stay organized with these strategies.
How To: Cheat on a math test with a sticker
This video will show students how to cheat on a test using a sticker on which you will write the information that you will need. You should use any sticker where you can write all the information that you will need. Write as necessary in order to put all the information in one place. After you have written the information that you want, stick it on your leg above your ankle under the leg of your pants. in order to get the information to cheat during the test, simply sit with your leg on top o...
How To: Hack a British Vending Machine Using Tinfoil
Stuck in the middle of London with only 1p in your pocket? If you're hungry, have lost your "A to Z" and need to know how to get free goodies out of a British vending machine, check this out! In this video, you will learn how to take a 1 pence coin, wrap it in tin foil and trick the machine into thinking you've paid full price. This hack most likely works in the USA as well, as long as you get the right sized coin. Good luck!
How To: Make a stash box for valuable with a deck of cards
This stash box is super cool. No one will ever think to look inside this seemingly ordinary deck of playing cards. You can even fan out the cards to make it look even more real! You can bet that a thief is not going to nab your deck if they rob you, so you can feel better knowing your valuables are safe inside. Have fun!
How To: Make a secret stash safe out of an ordinary candle
Check out this tutorial and hide your goodies inside a seemingly ordinary house candle. The candle will still burn once you've hacked it, but be careful not to burn it all the way down! You don't want your stash to be revealed! So, the next time you have something you need to keep from robbers, your mom, your brother or the police.. try this mod and keep it out of sight!
How To: Hide your stash inside a candle
In this clip, learn how to mod an ordinary wax candle so that you can store a stash inside it. The best part about this stash box - other than the fact that its easy to make and basically free - is that the candle will still burn normally so no one will ever suspect something's up! So, no matter what you are hiding - try this cool hack and keep your stuff safe. Hide your stash inside a candle.
How To: Make a cheap stash box out of an Axe/Lynx can
In this clip, learn how to make a super cheap stash can that really works! This can is made from an old Lynx or Axe deodorant bottle and looks completely real and inconspicuous. If you have some things you need to hide from your roommates, mom, siblings, the police.. check out this clip and mod your can into a mini-safe.
How To: Make a stash can out of an iPod
In this clip learn how to make a super cool stash box. You can even carry this stash with you and no one would ever know. In this tutorial, you will get a step by step on making a hiding place out of an old iPod and an aluminum can. All you need is your iPod, a can and a couple of tools to get started and pretty soon you will be carrying your valuables around undetected everywhere you go!
How To: Make a stash can out of an Axe deodorant bottle
Looking for a place to hide your small valuables? Look no further! In this clip, learn how to hack an Axe can and turn it into a stash box for anything that will fit. The can will look so real that no one will ever assume there is something of value inside. So whether you are hiding cash, jewels, ganja or whatever else, give this hack a try.
How To: Get free drinks with three amazing bar tricks
In this tutorial, learn three classic bar tricks that you can perform on your buddies to get tons of free drinks and win bets. This clip is thorough and will show you how to con everyone you meet and never pay for a drink again!
How To: Pick pockets like a professional thief
In this video learn exactly how pickpockets work to steal your stuff. You can use this information to protect yourself next time you are on the subway or walking at night.
How To: Hack a Monster soda can to stash a beer bottle
In this tutorial, learn how to hack a can of Monster - or any large soda can - to stash a bottle. This is great if you are drinking a beer in public when you aren't allowed or if you'd just rather no one knew what kind of embarrassing beverage you are actually consuming. Follow along with the clip and learn exactly how to disassemble a simple can and use it as a cover for any bottle that will fit inside.
How To: Make a stash can out of an empty soda can
In this tutorial, learn how to make a stash can. This can may be used to hide anything that will fit inside and no one will ever know the difference.
How To: Make a fake Pepsi bottle & hide your belongings inside
Do you have something important that you want to hide from your parents or friends? Well, then check out this tutorial. In this video, you will learn how to take an ordinary Pepsi bottle and turn it into a secret stash box. Because the bottle is see-through, no one will ever suspect there is something inside of it.
How To: Make a hidden compartment using CDs
Looking for somewhere to hide your things so that no thieves will take them? Why not try hide them inside that old Hanson or Backstreet Boys CD? If you have out of date CDs that you are no longer listening to, check out this tutorial. In this video you will learn how to use ordinary CDs and turn them into mini-safes for your valuables. These are easy to make and are great for security. So, whether you are hiding things from your parents, siblings, roommates or strangers, have a look at this s...
How To: Make a hidden compartment using a deck of cards
In this tutorial, learn how to use an ordinary deck of cards and make them into a safe for your personal belongings. This is a great little device for hiding things in plain sight like money, jewelry or keys. A thief is not very likely to steal a seemingly ordinary deck of cards if they break into your home, so improve your safety with this clip.
How To: Bet your friends you can pass an object through paper
In this tutorial, learn how to trick your friends with this cool con. Bet your buddy that you can pass a large object through a tiny one inch piece of paper. They won't believe you but you can prove them wrong easily.
How To: Pick a lock with a pen clip
Being able to pick a lock is considered to be a rite of passage for boys, especially those with aspirations of becoming a professional pirate/ninja, also known as a computer engineer.
How To: Pry open a master lock using only a Coke can
We now officially have a new use for Coke cans that has out-cooled Lady Gaga's Coke can curls from her video for "Telephone."
How To: Con a free meal from the drive-thru at McDonald's
Want a free meal at McDonald's restaurant? Forget those money-saving (supposedly) weekly coupons, that's nothing compared to an actual free meal. Coupons won't get you that. But this method of free food, perfect for the freegan or the poor (or maybe just the rude). This would technically be qualified as a prank or con, but hey, you got to eat, right?
How To: Hack an elevator to skip all floors
A crowded elevator is no fun, especially when you are in a hurry. So, if you would like to get where you are going faster, check out this con. In this video, you will learn how to hack a typical elevator so that it goes up faster and skips all other stops.
How To: Escape from plastic zip tie type police handcuffs
There are plenty of tricks for escaping from traditional police cuffs out there, but what about those plastic zip tie type ones? The plastic they use to make these cuffs is so thick that you can't possible cut it.
How To: Use a fake ID to get into clubs with tips and tricks
The man in the video says there are three major things to be aware of when obtaining and using a fake ID card. The first thing and most important thing is to actually look at the fake ID before you are buying. A regular ID should have a name, date of birth and a photo. Make sure your fake ID has all those before using it. The second thing is to act confident when using it. Don't give out any clues from your expression or body language. Look at the bouncer in the eye, say hi and be polite to h...
How To: Hack a combination lock with scissors & a soda can
This is episode 3 of the series. You will learn how to hack a basic combination lock. Using some basic household items such as a can of soda, scissors and the lock. He demonstrates and takes you through 7 steps, such as cutting the top of the can off, cutting a rectangle size of the aluminum from the can, cut some lines and shapes into it, fold the tops inward and back. He then uses this contraption on the combination lock arm to slip the aluminum piece down into the lock to release the lock....
How To: Cry on cue for theatre and film productions
The most important thing when crying on cue is to make sure that the audience can see your face. Don't just bury you face in your hands. If you do that, you communicate less emotion to the audience. To produce tears, keep your head up, but widen your eyes and strain them. If you refrain from blinking for a short time, your eyes should produce tears. This doesn't work for everyone, however. Some actors opt to use eye drops. In a pinch, if you really need to cry but don't have access to eye dro...
How To: Cry on cue in 1 minute
This video shows viewers how to cry at any time they want. This is helpful for those who want to get into acting. First, relax your eyes for a few seconds. Next, massage your eyelids (with your eyes closed) with your fingertips for several seconds. Last, open your eyes and do not close them or blink until tears come out of them. If you have trouble with this, try to think of sad things that have happened to you, or things that just make you sad to think of. If you can't cry on the first time ...
How To: Pick any padlock or combination lock without breaking
Did you lose your key or forget the combination to you lock? This tutorial is here to help you with tips on how to pick just about any combination or padlock without breaking them. All you need is a few household items and a bit of patience and you will be on your way!
How To: Lock a deadbolt from the outside with no keys
Do you need to lock the door but don't have the keys? This may happen if you are sharing your keys with someone else, staying at a friend's house, or for a variety of other reasons. Check out this video for a sneaky way to secure that door tight without even sticking a key in the lock.
HowTo: Conquer a Chain Lock (You Will Need: 1 Rubberband)
Chain locks are hardly highly secure to begin with, but a fun MacGyver-style trick nonetheless. Add it to the lock picking vault. Crack a Master Lock - Mathematically, No Shim.
How To: Cheat on a calculator test with a calculator
Learn how to cheat on a calculator test with a calculator in simple steps. You will need: a scientific calculator, a ruler and a small paper. 1. First remove the cover of your calculator and measure its length and width using the ruler. 2. Now cut a piece of paper with the exact measurements taken from the cover. 3. Write all you need on the paper and fix it in the cover carefully. 4. Make sure the paper does not fall out and then put the cover to the back of your calculator. 5. Finally test ...
How To: Get free Redbox DVD rentals
Learn how to get free Redbox DVD rentals. Redbox movies can be found in large stores, usually supermarkets, where you can rent a movie, and return them to the same box when you are done. In order to get the free movie, you must obtain a code, which you will enter during the rental process. On the website, sign up for what is called "Free Movie Monday". Redbox will send a code to your cell phone on the first Monday of every month. One thing to remember is to not be late returning the movie, or...
How To: Pick a combination lock with a bobby pin
In case of emergency, learn how to open a combination lock using a bobby pin by following the steps in this tutorial. Take the bobby pin and shave it down so that it is flat. This can be used on any combination lock. What you will do, is take the bobby pin and insert it through the side of the lock (the part where the lock goes). Keep pressing it down, pushing against the lock inside the hole. You are basically pushing it out of the way and eventually the lock will unlock. You will hear a cli...
How To: Transfer messages like a spy with dead drop devices
This video discusses Dead Drop Devices and how to use them to transfer messages. The video starts by explaining what Dead Drop Devices are. They are basically common everyday objects that are hollow inside to store a message. The video shows a large lag bolt and a spike that are actually Dead Drops. The head of the dead drop bolt screws off and reveals a hollow cylinder used to store something valuable. The second object is a spike that is supposed to be shoved into the ground so that it will...