MetaFilter posts tagged with reference and howto

"Nothing like a meeting you have to carb up for"

nthdegx — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:45:01 -0800

A runner's primer

Improve your Rock Band drumming technique

nthdegx — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:41:26 -0800

Improve your Rock Band drumming technique. Rock Band as in the videogame, that is.

Teach Me How!

brain_drain — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:51:44 -0800

A Big List of Sites That Teach You How To Do Stuff. That is what this is.

The How-To Geek

nthdegx — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 06:09:39 -0800

The How-To Geek provides hints and tips for a variety of operating systems and popular pieces of software. The how-tos cover a pleasing range of head-slapping I-should-have-known-thats to relatively advanced techniques. Follow the latest page to read the site in blog form.

Be careful out there

psmealey — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:25:44 -0800

Learn the 5 basic survival skills Planning that hike through the Northwest Territories this summer? You will need survival skills. Learning survival skills is an ongoing process that will last for your entire life. There is always more to learn and experience, which is part of the fun of being a survivor. And as your expertise grows the knowledge and abilities you gain is often useful in other areas. For example survivors prepare ahead of time, and they are experts in the art of ingenuity and inventiveness. Need more? Well try the survival blog for helpful answers to such questions as "How Long can I survive without food or water?" or "How can I maintain water discipline?"

Not just for hanging on the doorknob

psmealey — Sat, 26 May 2007 10:55:53 -0800

How to tie a Prince Albert. Or, a four-in-hand, a full Windsor, a bowtie, an ascot, and a few others to suit your particular fancy/fetish.

You are now a Ninja

psmealey — Sun, 06 May 2007 06:02:12 -0800

How to make a Ninja mask with a shirt.

How to interview

psmealey — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:04:08 -0800

How to conduct a job interview. 5 steps to conducting good job interviews and finding the right candidates. Contains answers to the infamous why is a manhole cover round question. Also, 10 common mistakes managers should avoid when conducting same. On the flispide, here are some tips for interview preparation, the 25 most difficult questions an interviewee can prepare for and some things to avoid saying in interviews.

Me talk pretty one day

psmealey — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 05:31:17 -0800

A communication primer. A pretty basic, but well-written primer on effective communication, and proper understanding of the communication process, barriers, listening, feedback and non-verbal hints. Don Clark's site contains a lot of well-formed ideas on leadership and human performance without resorting to mumbo-jumbo and buzzwords. Not your typical MBA / self-help bs.

Photography Tips

nthdegx — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 15:54:38 -0800

dg28.com: photographer eduction - 'Technique - Photography is all about light, and digital is no different. I try to light as much of my work as I can, and this was true before "Dig' day"'. Some great photography tips and techniques here, apparently from portrait photographer Neil Turner. Via Civil_Disobedient at Ask MetaFilter.

Standup comedy cultural hot button Wikipedia hack.

basilwhite — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 13:34:17 -0800

Standup comedy cultural hot button Wikipedia hack. Standup comics! Need a cultural hot button topic for a joke? Check out Wikipedia articles with the most revisions. Comedy gold. Just pick a topic and start riffing.

Passion of the chef

riffola — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 23:23:57 -0800

À la carte explores French cookery in just about every angle one can imagine. Featuring an extensive list of recipes, suggested menus, and in-depth articles ranging from how to plan a meal, to what tools to use, including everything one needs to know about knives. Like Strawberries, & crêpes? Want to know more about ice creams & sorbets? Obsessive is an understatement.

Let your carriage be such as becomes a man grave

nthdegx — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 02:57:26 -0800

"Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience." George Washington's Rules of Civility.