Hot Puzzles How-Tos
How To: Solve a 4x4 Rubik's Cube
Solve the 4x4 Rubik's Cube, finally! Part one demonstrates how to solve the centers and pair the edges.
How To: Solve the Rubik's Cube über-fast
Well, if you know a little bit about Rubik's Cube notation, and want to be a speed demon, then well, watch. If you know nothing about logarithms, then I suppose you should start somewhere else though. This is not for the cubing novices.
How To: Solve a Rubik's Cube... faster
Following these tips will not make you a speedsolving fool, but following these cubing tips, you can become a little bit quicker than you were before. Trust me. You will. Lubrication is a must.
How To: Solve the top cross of the Rubik's Cube
Some people get confused about a couple of aspects to solving the Rubik's Cube. Hopefully this video will clear things up. If not, then just don't watch anymore videos. Just put the cube in your closet, or in your yard sale, or smash it against the wall. Just give up.
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: Get every color on every side of the Rubik's Cube--
--in under ten moves! Listen closely newbies, or actually, watch closely newbies. This algorithm gets every color on every side.
How To: Solve weird and small Rubik's Cubes
Learn how to solve any weird Rubik's Cube puzzle smaller than 3x3 in under 2.5 minutes. Very cool!
How To: Replace Rubik's Cube stickers with tiles
Change the stickers of your Rubik's Cube into tiles! You're going to have to separate those cubes, that way it's easier to glue. Make sure that the tiles you will choose are durable. Be sure to glue the tiles at the center of each peace carefully because once it is glued you will not be able to move it in the exact center of the piece.
How To: Make you own Rubik's Cube out of DVD cases
See how to make a Rubik's Cube out of everyday DVD cases. Start out watching this, then go off on your own and see if you can figure it out the rest yourself. If you can solve a Cube, then why can't you build one? Too much for you?
How To: Solve the 2x2 Rubik's Ice Cube
Well, if you just can't solve that small Rubik's Cube of yours, watch this, because it claims to be the easiest tutorial, but I'm not saying that.
How To: Make your own Rubik's Cube silver stickers
If you know where to get silver sticky paper, then you can make cool looking Rubik's Cubes. Spice it up. Don't just solve it, solve it in style.
How To: Make the "C" pattern on a Rubik's Cube
Here is the pattern you all have wanted to make in those Rubik's Cubes collecting dust in your closet -- the "C" pattern. Not only can you see how to do it here, but you can also feel like a gangster while you watch.
How To: Solve a Rubik's Cube
Want to solve that pesky Rubik's Cube? Well, look no further. This four-part video will tell you all you need to know about solving it.
How To: Solve the Rubik's Cube with the LBL method
Here is a detailed two-part explanation of the LBL method (the beginner's method), for solving the Rubik's Cube, or Eastsheen Cube. Need I say more?
How To: Make Rubik's Cube stands
Want to display those Cubes of yours? Well, display them with honor and build your own stands. See how.
How To: Assemble an Eastsheen 4x4 Cube
See how to assemble that Eastsheen Cube of yours in this two-part video. Or your Rubik's Cube. Does it matter? Maybe. Just don't screw it up.
How To: Lube your Rubik's Cube
Here, you'll see how to take apart the Rubik's Cube, or the Eastsheen Cube, and lube it with vaseline. OH YEAH!!!!
How To: Solve the eighth S.U. Doku (sudoku) puzzle
National and international sudoku champion Thomas Snyder explains and gives you some tips on how to solve the eighth S.U. Doku puzzle from Stanford University. Get it? S.U. The second video is of him actually solving it.
How To: Solve the sixth S.U. Doku (sudoku) puzzle
National and international sudoku champion Thomas Snyder explains and shows some tips on how to solve the sixth S.U. Doku puzzle from Stanford University. Get it? S.U. The second video is of him actually solving it.
How To: Solve the third S.U. Doku (sudoku) puzzle
National and international sudoku champion Thomas Snyder explains and shares strategies on how to solve the third S.U. Doku puzzle from Stanford University. Get it? S.U. The second video is of him actually solving it.
How To: Solve the second S.U. Doku (sudoku) puzzle
National and international sudoku champion Thomas Snyder explains how to solve the second S.U. Doku puzzle from Stanford University, along with sharing strategies for starting a sudoku. Get it? S.U. The second video is of him actually solving it.
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: Disassemble and assemble your Rubik's Cube
Here are some pointers on taking your Rubik's Cube apart and putting it back together. If you just got tired of trying to solve the darn thing, just do this (you cheater you).
How To: Solve a Rubik's Cube in six simple steps
Sure, there's six steps, by why are there eight videos? Well, why don't you just keep reading, or watching?
How To: Figure out the Rubik's Cube notation
Ever wonder what all of those letters represent in all of those Rubik's Cube solving techniques? Get the explanation of the notation used for the Rubik's Cube right here.
How To: Solve a sudoku puzzle with either/or's and pairs
Learn to solve Sudoku Puzzles the fun way. Using either/or's and pairs makes most puzzles fun to solve. Can you do it? If you can't, maybe you should watch this, ey?
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: Solve any sudoku puzzle
Here is an easy way to solve any Sudoku Puzzle. Just go into Microsoft Excel and make a grid, then fill in the numbers and eliminate. That's it.
How To: Use the X-wing technique in sudoku
This is a definition and video explanation of the x-wing technique used in sudoku. Enjoy those pesky and boring waiting rooms with nothing to do. Play sudoku! Impress your friends. Boost your self image. Play sudoku!
How To: Play sudoku with these beginner secrets
Ward off Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia! Yes, that's right. Sudoku increases mental sharpness! It's also a lot of fun. Do not go insane, play sudoku!
How To: Solve a medium level sudoku puzzle
This is a solution to a medium level sudoku puzzle. Each row, column, and 3x3 square need to have the digits 1 through 9 exactly once each. See how it's done, and listen to some good music while you're at it.
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: Solve a 4 X 4 sudoku puzzle
Madoc teaches his dog Bowzer how to do a sudoku 4x4 puzzle. This adorable kids covers all of the basics rules of sudoku. This is a great way for children to learn the game.
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: Play sudoku with the basics
This video explains the basics of sudoku. If you've never played a game of sudoku, this is a good place to start. Learn about the game and the rules.
How To: Solve sudoku by slicing and dicing
This is a video guide that demonstrates the basic technique used in solving sudoku puzzles. The technique is called slicing and dicing. Not that helpful with more difficult puzzles, but it's good to start off with.
How To: Solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded & in five easy steps
NOTE: Chapter One is a demonstration, click on chapter two to learn how to solve the cube. This cool and very smart video teaches you how to solve the popular (and annoying) Rubik's Cube in just five steps. Sounds easy, doesn't it? First, check out this video of Leyan Lo as he achieves the world record for the fastest blindfolded solve. He beat Tyson Mao's record by about 30 seconds, they are both friends.
How To: Solve a 2x2 Rubik's Cube, yes, the small one
This video shows you how to simply solve a 2x2 Rubik's Cube. WARNING!!!! If you have not learned the algorithms from a 3x3 tutorial, you must learn them now or you will not be able to solve this Rubik's Cube, because it's so hard... Really. I'm not lying. Unless you just want to figure it out yourself, because I'm sure you're no idiot, right?
How To: Find "the fish" on the Rubik's Cube
This will help you identify which algorithms to use to get to "the Fish". If you don't know what "the Fish" is, then maybe you should watch. Or not, nobody's forcing you.
How To: Solve a Rubik's Cube, when you just can't solve it
This video shows you how to get out of weird situation at the end steps of the Rubik's Cube solving process. Watch this to figure out how to finish it before you end up just taking the stickers off and satisfying yourself the wrong way, the cheater's way.