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How one man looked an abusive troll in the eye and shook hands

"You'll get home some day & ur b**ches throat will be cut & ur son will be gone," read one of the harassing messages Leo Traynor received over Twitter.

On Sep 25, 2012 by Kris Holt

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A skeptic’s guide to spotting an “Internet kook”

A skeptical member of the conspiracy theory forum Above Top Secret gives his expert view of how to identify some of the Internet's most fafetched kooks.

On Sep 19, 2012 by Aja Romano

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YouTube Guide: Stuck in the “Friendzone”

Watch Dogs in boots, adults acting like children, and "Hunger Games for Math Nerds."

On Sep 13, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Craftsy offers online crafting lessons for the DIY set

Hundreds of thousands of DIYers—most of them women over 40—are flocking to Craftsy's videos.

On Sep 4, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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How to pack for vacation—according to Annika

Another valuable life lesson from the cutest how-to instructor on the Internet. 

On Aug 3, 2012 by Austin Powell

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YouTube Guide: “Tie a Bowtie with Bill Nye”

The legendary Science Guy shows Nerdist's Chris Hardwick how to properly equip his neckwear. Plus: YouTube sensation Keenan Cahill debuts the first music video from his upcoming album.

On Jul 31, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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The cutest how-to instructor on the Internet

Annika doesn't just teach you how to pick up a chicken and ride a skateboard. She reminds you to celebrate life's small victories. 

On Jul 26, 2012 by Austin Powell

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YouTube Guide: “Teach Me How to Brushy”

Basic dental hygiene has never seemed so cool. Plus: a shockingly listenable One Direction cover and Jenna Marbles' 100th video!

On Jul 19, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube Guide: “Real Life DLC”

Special effects YouTuber Warialasky perfectly parodies the way video games constantly shake down users for downloadable content. 

On Jun 28, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

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YouTube Guide: Answering life’s big questions

Learn how make guy friends, what causes a hangover, and how to pronounce “Uranus.” 

On Jun 22, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Introducing YouTube Guide

The Daily Dot's curated list of must-see videos, from Hilah Cooking's "Chick-Fil-Gay Sandwich" to "Life Size LEGO iJustine!"

On Jun 18, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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5 essential HowToBasic YouTube tutorials

There's nothing this popular YouTube parody account can't teach you. 

On Apr 26, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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How to get more followers: Tumblr star The Frogman shares his secret

Hint: stealing other peoples' content isn't the answer.

On Apr 18, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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How to make a “Tron” light cycle

Kansas State student Kendall Harvey built his own Tron light cycle and shared the results with Reddit.  

On Apr 17, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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The only Pinterest primer you’ll need

You could go buy a book. But why? If you want to know how to use Pinterest, check this out.

On Mar 8, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini