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How To: Make your rubik's cube faster and smoother
Make your rubik's cube faster and smoother. Use petroleum jelly.

How To: Solve a Rubik's Cube with the "green cross" method
This is a beginner's method to solving the classic 3x3 Rubik's Cube. It uses the "Green Cross" method, and can be learned in a few hours to a week, depending on how smart you are. Watch all three videos to solve it, and not only that, you will even see the inner workings of the Cube, to better understand how it works.

News: This Insanely Fast Robot Solved a Rubik's Cube in Just 0.637 Seconds
In December of last year, Australian Feliks Zemdegs broke the human world record for solving a Rubik's Cube with a time of 4.737 seconds. Well, this robot did it way, way faster by solving one in under 1 second. Don't tell me a robot takeover isn't real possibility.

Permutate This: World's First 17x17x17 Rubik’s Cube
First came the Rubik’s cube, a simple 3x3 puzzle. Then came Rubik’s Revenge, a 4x4 monstrosity. Eventually, the real whizzes attempted to conquer the V-Cube 6 and the V-Cube 7.

How To: Solve the parity error with the Void Cube
If you're looking to solve the parity error with the Void cube, this video is for you. This how-to discusses various algorithms you'll need to know in order to solve the void cube. Don't be square, solve the square. Go!

How To: Clean and lubricate Rubik's Cube puzzles
It's time to lubricate your Rubik's puzzle, so how do you do it? Erno Rubik designed these puzzles to be solved, but every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts.

How To: Use the Fridrich F2L Method to solve the Rubik's Cube
These two videos will get you on your way to using the Fridrich F2L Method to solve the Rubik's Cube. What is F2L? The first two layers, of course.

How To: Use commutators to solve the Rubik's Cube
Want to solve the Rubik's Cube without any algorithms at all? Well, you're in luck. In this video tutorial, you'll learn about commutators, which are sets of moves that only change very small parts of the Cube. All of these things are intuitive and derivable, and there are no mentions of algorithms. After understanding this video, you will most likely be able to intuitively solve the entire Rubik's Cube! Just don't expect to watch this video once and be an expert on Rubiks Cube commutators; y...

How To: Solve a 4x4 Rubik's Cube
Well, there's three parts to this video from Dan Brown on how to solve the bigger Rubik's Cube, the 4x4. Watch it. Learn it. Live it.

How To: Draw a circle outside a dot without lifting the pen
Get out a pen and some paper, and give this classic brain-teaser a shot! It's got two solutions.

How To: Solve the Rubik's Cube with the T Permutation
Need a little help solving the last part of the Rubik's Cube puzzle? Permutating the last layer could be tricky, and could get you back to square one if you don't know what you are doing, but don't worry, you'll be able to solve that Cube in every possible PLL situation.

How To: Solve the last layer of the Megaminx puzzle
The Megaminx is a dodecahedron-shaped puzzle similar to the Rubik's Cube. It has a total of 50 movable pieces to rearrange, compared to the 20 of the Rubik's cube.

How To: Solve the wooden ball puzzle
If you love brain teasers and own the wooden ball puzzle, but haven't been able to solve it, this video is for you. The wooden ball puzzle can be a real challenge, but this how-to walks you through the process, slow and easy to make sure you get it. In addition, this video shows how to solve both the large and the small wooden ball puzzle. So, if you're at the end of your rope, don't despair, help for you and your wooden balls is on the way! Solve the wooden ball puzzle.

How To: Solve the Hanayama Cast Quartet metal puzzle
Learn how to solve the Hanayama Cast Quartet metal puzzle. Hanayama cast iron puzzles are the perfect solution to being bored. This video tutorial will show you exactly how to solve this mind boggling Cast Quartet puzzle, which is rated a 6 out of 6 in difficulty by Hanayama.

How To: Repair and assemble a V-Cube 6 puzzle
The V-Cube 6 puzzle is a uniquely designed and constructed skill game. V-Cube 6 is a multi-colored, multiple-layered cube, rotating smoothly on based axes. The player is required to discover a strategy to achieve uniform color sides on her or his V-Cube, but in this process, the Rubik's Cube-like puzzle may break, especially if you're in the process of speedsolving.

How To: Solve the Rubik's Cube cross faster than anyone
Want to be fast at solving the cross of the Rubik's Cube, like two or three seconds fast? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to solve the Rubik's Cube cross faster than anyone. These insights into how to make the cross will no doubt make you a great speedcuber. Just pay attention to the orientation and the rest of these Rubiks Cube cross tips and tricks.

How To: Solve the Mirror Blocks puzzle by Rubik's Cube
OK, you've beaten everything from the 2X2 Rubik's cube all the way up to the 6X6. Now it's time to try something different. This video shows how to solve the Rubik's cube Mirror Blocks cube. It's tricky at first but follow the video and figure it out! Don't forget to check out part two of this video

How To: Solve the Rubik's Cube with the U Permutation
Need a little help solving the last part of the Rubik's Cube puzzle? Permutating the last layer could be tricky, and could get you back to square one if you don't know what you are doing, but don't worry, you'll be able to solve that Cube in every possible PLL situation.

How To: Solve extreme sudoku with Wayne Gould
Learn from the world's bestselling Sudoku Master - watch as Wayne Gould explains a key technique in breaking Extreme Sudoku puzzles.

How To: Successfully restring your Rubik's Magic puzzle
Have a Rubik's Magic Puzzle that's been failing you? It needs a little adjustment, doesn't it? Well, this four-part video tutorial will show you how to fix it, by restringing the puzzle.

How To: Freehand cut wooden jigsaw puzzles
Want to know how to make your own children's jigsaw puzzles? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to make a jigsaw puzzle using the freehand scrollsaw cutting method. So, you have to have the picture on the wooden board already, then cut away the tiny pieces of the jigsaw puzzle using freehand saw cutting. It's easier than it looks. You just need a little craftsmanship.

How To: Use multislotting to solve a Rubix Cube
The world of hardcore Rubix Cube solving is a competitive and insular one. This video, clearly made for the Rubix enthusiast, is a discussion of multislotting and some ways in which this technique can be used to break up bad pairs on the cube. It moves very, very fast, so newbies need not apply, but if you are serious about solving Rubix Cubes quickly, this video should help you achieve your goal.

How To: Solve the Megaminx puzzle
The Megaminx is a dodecahedron-shaped puzzle similar to the Rubik's Cube. It has a total of 50 movable pieces to rearrange, compared to the 20 of the Rubik's cube.

How To: Solve a picture Rubik's Cube
Ever had a picture cube that you just couldn't fix the middles for? If you already understand the Rubik's Cube, then watch these two videos, if not, then watch something else, or read the "7 Step Solution Guide."

How To: Solve the Rubik's World
Who needs a Rubik's Cube when you have a Rubik's World? See how easy it is too learn and solve. Each video is broken down into its own step.

How To: Solve a sudoku puzzle with special techniques
Solve sudoku puzzle using the cross hatching, either/or, and pairs technique. If you can use a magic marker, and feel competent enough, then why not try it out?

How To: Trick Your Friends into Thinking You Can Actually Solve a Rubik's Cube
The Rubik's Cube is probably one of the most well-known puzzles, but if the number of articles about how to solve them is any indication, it's also one of the least understood. How many people do you know who actually know how to solve one?

How To: Solve a 4 colored Mastermorphix
A Mastermorphix is sort of like a more intense version of a Rubik's Cube. This tutorial will show you how to solve this triangular puzzle. Basically, once you know how to solve a normal Rubik's Cube, you will be able to master this in no time.

1,000 Part Rubik's Cube: $3,550 Petaminx
Move over Rubik's Cube, there's a new puzzle in town. The Petaminx. The beautifully designed and custom built Petaminx has almost 1,000 moving parts. Peta- actually means 1,000,000,000,000,000, although that number could refer to the endless number of solutions.

How To: Solve a Jigsaw Puzzle
There are tricks to putting together jigsaw puzzles that will make them more fun to do. You Will Need

How To: Solve the Hanayama Cast Chain metal puzzle
Watch and learn how to solve the Hanayama Cast Chain metal puzzle in this video tutorial. The Hanayama Cast Chain is a 6 out of 6 for difficulty.

How To: Solve the 4x4 Rubik's Cube Revenge puzzle
It's time to solve that Rubik's puzzle of yours, but how do you do it? Erno Rubik designed these three-dimensional mechanical puzzles to be precariously difficult, unless you know a little about mathematical algorithms, then it's just a matter of time and determination.

How To: Solve a 4x4 Rubik's Cube by advanced edge pairing
Check out this puzzle video tutorial on how to solve a 4x4 Rubik's Cube by advanced edge pairing. This video goes over how to match up multiple edges at a time, allowing you to eventually become faster with practice. This will also allow you to understand the technique necessary for multiple edge pairing in bigger cubes as well, where it really becomes necessary in solving quickly.

How To: Use the 2-Look OLL method to solve the Rubik's Cube
Want a new way to solve the OLL (Orientation of the Last Layer) on a Rubik's Cube? Well, go no further, this video tutorial will show you how to use the 2-Look OLL method to solve the Rubik's Cube.

How To: Solve the Rubik's Cube with algorithms
The Rubik's Cube, originally called the "Magic Cube," is a mechanical puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture, Erno Rubik.

How To: Solve the infamous Sudokube
Never heard of Sudokube? Well, for those of you who love sudoku AND the Rubik's Cube, this is just perfect for you. The first video gives you and introduction to the Sudokube, and the last two videos show how to solve the tricky thing. Magnificent!

How To: Solve a medium difficulty sudoku puzzle
This is a sudoku tutorial for a medium difficulty puzzle. It has less "given" easy solutions, so we have to use harder logic questions to figure out some of them. I'm sure I overlooked some easier ways to prove certain numbers, but it's good that you learn how the logic works for future difficulties. You should aim for about 10 minutes per game once you fully understand how to play. Have fun!

How To: Do tricks with a solved Rubik's Cube
A few extra things you can do with a solved cube, like creating different patterns on the club, plus a way to cheat at solving a Rubik's cube.

News: Android App Solves the Unfathomable Mexaminx (Think Rubik's Cube on Steroids)
The Android Megaminxer is mind-bogglingly elaborate, impressively combining multiple geeky mediums to solve an incredibly complex puzzle. ARM, the genius behind the stunt, uses LEGOs (a Mindstorms NXT kit to be exact) to build a robot responsible for the mechanics; they then employ an Android app as the brain, which solves a Rubik's Cube—oh wait, not a simple Rubik's (that would be too easy), but a Megaminx, which is a dodecahedron with 12 faces, each face containing 5 edges. Like the classic...

How To: Solve a Rubik's Cube faster with F2L techniques
Solve a Rubik's Cube faster with F2L techniques