I learned to make Deepfakes... and the results are terrifying Mike Boyd 2023-01-05 | Sign up for the free Boolean Coding Week, starting 16th January: on.boolean.co.uk/boyd-coding-weekThis week I wanted to find out how difficult it is to make convincing deepfakes. I set the milestone at 100 hours of learning and present my results.I used DeepFaceLab to make this: github.com/iperov/DeepFaceLabInspired by the work of @CtrlShiftFace My name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast! Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments. Instagram: instagram.com/mikeboydvideoTikTok: tiktok.com/@mikeboydvideoCamera work & thumbnail: @HandcraftedwithKim (Kim Boyd)
Can a world cup racer beat me on a bike 6 sizes too small? Mike Boyd 2022-11-27 | Visit https://dailypuzzles.com.au/ and use the code "BLACKFRIDAY" for 25% off your entire order. Sale ends Tuesday 29th November!This week I wanted to find out how skilled downhill world cup riders really are. To do this, I found the tallest guy in the mountain biking and put him on the smallest bike I could find. Can he still beat me without all the fancy gear? Lets find out.Thanks to @BenCathro from @pinkbike for agreeing to this!The bike I ride, Deviate Highlander 150: deviatecycles.com/highlander150?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=highlander150_mike_b_ben_cathro_video&utm_content=highlander150_mike_b_ben_cathro_videoCamera work & thumbnail: @HandcraftedwithKim (Kim Boyd)
Does my chess cheat device get past the metal detector? Mike Boyd 2022-11-21 | Original video: youtu.be/5uDM3fPeNFMCan my chess cheating device get past the metal detector wand commonly used at chess tournaments to screen for cheat devices? In this video I also test out a faraday cage to see if it is a viable solution for preventing radio signals reaching my device. This device was made in response to the chess cheating scandal involving Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen, originating at the Sinquefield Cup 2022.Camera work: @HandcraftedwithKim (Kim Boyd)Thumbnail: @HandcraftedwithKim (Kim Boyd)
Actually making THAT chess cheat device Mike Boyd 2022-11-14 | Use code "Mike" for 15% off your first purchase at DailyPuzzles: https://dailypuzzles.com.au/Amidst the cheating controversy that, at the time of publishing, is still unfolding in the chess world between Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen and chess.com, I thought I'd try and see if "that" cheat device is actually possible. How easy is it to make? Can it actually be used to defeat high level players? Can I, a programming and electronics n00b make one? Let's find out. Thanks to Michael Groves for being a good sport and playing so well against Stockfish. He has his own drone company. Check it out here: broadwingmedia.co.ukI've uploaded my code here:github.com/MikeBoydCode/ChessCheatingThe original Python programme which I then edited for this project:github.com/fsmosca/Python-Easy-Chess-GUIGame 1 (Device OFF, Mike Boyd as white):1. d4 g6 2. Nf3 Bg7 3. g3 Nf6 4. c3 O-O 5. e3 c5 6. Bd3 d6 7. O-O Bg4 8. Nbd2Nc6 9. h3 Bxh3 10. Re1 Bg4 11. b4 cxb4 12. cxb4 Nxb4 13. Qb3 Nxd3 14. Qxd3 Qa515. Nh2 Be6 16. e4 Rfc8 17. d5 Nxd5 18. exd5 Bf5 19. Qe3 Bxa1 20. Qxe7 Qxd521. Nb3 Bh3 22. f3 Be5 23. Ng4 Bxg4 24. fxg4 Re8 25. Qd7 Bd4+ 26. Be3 Bxe3+27. Kf1 Qf3# *Game 2 (Device ON, Mike Boyd as white):1. d4 { book } 1... c5 2. Nf3 { book } 2... cxd4 3. Nxd4 { book } 3... Nf6 4. c4 { book } 4... e5 5. Nb5 { book } 5... d6 6. Bg5 Be7 7. Bxf6 gxf6 8. N5c3 Be6 9. Nd5 Nd7 10. e3 f5 11. Be2 Nf6 12. Nbc3 Rg8 13. O-O Kf8 14. b3 Rc8 15. Rc1 a6 16. Nxf6 Bxf6 17. Nd5 Be7 18. Qd2 Rg6 19. g3 Bg5 20. Rfd1 Kg7 21. Bh5 Rh6 22. Bf3 Bd7 23. Bg2 Bc6 24. Qc2 Bd7 25. f4 Bf6 26. Nxf6 Qxf6 27. Bxb7 Rc7 28. Bf3 Qe7 29. Rd2 Rg6 30. Rcd1 exf4 31. exf4 Qe3+ 32. Rf2 Kf8 33. Qd3 Qc5 34. Qc3 Kg8 35. Rd5 Qb6 36. Qd4 Qb4 37. Kg2 Qa3 38. Qd2 Rb7 39. Ra5 Qb4 40. Rxa6 d5 41. Qxb4 Rxb4 42. Rxg6+ hxg6 43. Bxd5 Kf8 44. Rd2 Ke7 45. Kf2 Rb8 46. Bf3 Rh8 47. Ke3 Ke6 48. Kd4 Kd6 49. b4 Kc7 50. Kc5 Re8 51. b5 Bc8 52. Bc6 1-0Video edited by @HandcraftedwithKim (Kim Boyd)
How I learned to forage wild mushrooms without dying Mike Boyd 2022-10-01 | This week's episode is about foraging for wild mushrooms and how I learned not to die by eating them. I studied a book and used it in conjunction with an app to help me identify mushrooms.The book I used: amzn.to/3fyEyCTNOTE: This book is specific to Europe and Britain. If you live elsewhere, you should get something specific to your area.Picture Mushroom App: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glority.picturemushroom&hl=en_GB&gl=USapps.apple.com/us/app/picture-mushroom-mushroom-id/id1474578078
My story with concussions Mike Boyd 2022-08-30 | Rubik’s mosaic video: youtu.be/vgicYVYft3sAn explanation of why I haven't been active on YouTube lately.The artist who helped me, go support him: instagram.com/douglasroulstonartdouglasroulston.com*Not sponsored* The G force sensor I bought: hitrecognition.co.uk
Why did I order 3000 Rubiks cubes? Mike Boyd 2022-08-23 | Use code "Mike" for 15% off your first purchase at DailyPuzzles: https://dailypuzzles.com.au/This episode I attempt to create art by arranging almost 3000 Rubik's cubes into a mosaic picture. Of course I had to choose Arnold Schwarzenegger from the original Terminator for my image.Giovanni Contardi, the guy who inspired me to try this: instagram.com/jvenbSiite I used to generate the mosaic: https://bestsiteever.ru/mosaic/My name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast! Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments. Subscribe: youtube.com/c/mikeboydvideo
Shorts: Making instant ice Mike Boyd 2022-06-08 | With very pure water you can actually cool it below it's freezing point before smacking it to turn it into ice right before your eyes. The trick is to cool the bottle overnight and be very gentle when removing from the freezer.
Shorts: Learning to use port tongs Mike Boyd 2022-05-30 | This week I learned to open a bottle of port using heated port tongs
Shorts: Growing chillies is hard Mike Boyd 2022-05-19 | Growing chilli peppers is hard but definitely worth it.
Shorts: Learning to ride a Onewheel Mike Boyd 2022-05-06 | The Onewheel is easy to ride and its on a mission to ruin your collar bone.
Can I win my own bike race? #ad Mike Boyd 2022-04-23 | A portion of this video contains an #ad with Kia. Click here to check out the KiaEV6 - kia.com/uk/new-cars/ev6This week I held my own mountain bike enduro race. I used Strava to do the timing and wrote a Python code to calculate the results of the race for me. Footage credits:Tweedlove: youtube.com/channel/UCUkZ6_eAPtPFGv1pY3yqSYgMcTrail Rider: youtube.com/user/macatron86Laura Jane and Wee Tam: youtube.com/c/LauraJaneWeeTamMTBBest Pizza I've ever tasted, Luigi's Pizzeria: luigispizzeria.co.uk
Shorts: Pottery is Hard PART 2 Mike Boyd 2022-04-17 | Pottery is HARD. This time is was onto glazing. Turns out that's no cake walk either.
Shorts: This week I learned how to sharpen a knife Mike Boyd 2022-04-12 | I learned to sharpen my knives using a whetstone. I can't believe how much nicer it is to use sharp knives! #shorts
Can I get into Oxford University? || Oxford Interview Mike Boyd 2022-03-21 | Sign up for Morning Brew for free: bit.ly/mbmikeboydAfter JUST scoring 62% in the written entrance exam to study mathematics at Oxford University, I return this time to face the interview. Luckily @TomRocksMaths was there to help me through it. If you have a college interview coming up, there are some tips to help you through it featured in the video.Previous Oxford Video: youtu.be/_deqsuKIf_oDr Tom Crawford:tomrocksmaths.comyoutube.com/channel/UCRfo-DAifrP3lzcxUHtGm_AThanks to Adele Jackson and Professor Oliver Riordan for interviewing me.Adele:adelejackson.github.ioProfessor Riordan's talk about how he solved million pound Eternity Puzzle: youtu.be/Jv9GoZP5-64Camera Work: Kim NorrieAnimations: Kim Norrie
How to calculate someone’s phone number Mike Boyd 2022-03-14 | The Magic Calculator by Mike Boyd on the Play Store
Why does this Rubik’s cube cost $100? Mike Boyd 2022-03-10 | A smart Rubik’s cube that connects via Bluetooth to your phone to show you its permutation and solution etc. NOT sponsored content.
The only OTHER party trick you need Mike Boyd 2022-03-05 | … is the tablecloth trick. Don’t do it with your mum’s crockery.
Try playing this song backwards... sounds familiar. #shorts Mike Boyd 2022-03-03 | If you play this song in reverse you'll recreate one of the most well known samples in electronic music history. How on Earth did the artist discover this? Very clever.
Can I make money counting cards? Mike Boyd 2022-02-23 | Sign up for Curiosity Stream and Nebula using the link for 26% off the annual membership (just $14.79). curiositystream.com/learnquickThanks to @StevenBridges for teaching me. Go check out his channel for REAL card counting in the casino for real money.This week I learned to count cards. We replicated a real blackjack game to see, if working in a team with Steven Bridges, we could make a profit. I spent 4 days learning to count cards.Good resources if you want to learn for yourself: blackjackapprenticeship.com
Most people dont think this is possible #shorts Mike Boyd 2022-01-26 | Breaking a wine glass with my voice
when all you have is your phone... Mike Boyd 2022-01-19 | Garage band on the iPhone is surprisingly playable.
Tired of getting robbed... So I built this. Mike Boyd 2022-01-15 | Sign up for the free Boolean Coding Weekend 22-24th January to see if coding is the career for you: boolean.co.uk/events/coding-weekendLast week, I got robbed. So I built this device to hopefully improve security. It's based on a Raspberry Pi and uses a 4G dongle to wirelessly send notifications to my phone using Pushbullet. It controls lights, a camera and a siren. Code: drive.google.com/file/d/1ATSjXpIm30ewPyOXeyAN006bmF0M8p2_/view?usp=sharing
Make an app with 1 line of code #shorts Mike Boyd 2022-01-12 | Making an Android app with 1 line of code. I used Processing, it's very easy to learn: processing.org
Broken lighter: Can I still make fire? Mike Boyd 2022-01-08 | I was told once that even if i lighter is broken or out of fuel, it can still be useful when making a fire. Today I thought I'd try that theory out.Bio:My name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast. Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments.Instagram: instagram.com/mikeboydvideoSubscribe: youtube.com/c/mikeboydvideoCamera work, thumbnail, emotional support: Kim Boyd
Get started with the Rubik’s in 57 seconds Mike Boyd 2022-01-07 | A good resource for progression: ruwix.com/the-rubiks-cube/how-to-solve-the-rubiks-cube-beginners-method
What are these strange shapes in the rocks? Mike Boyd 2022-01-04 | Next you're at the beach, look out for sedimentary rocks. You could stumble across something VERY old.
Which skill is most useful? 39 skills ranked Mike Boyd 2021-12-31 | A tier list of many of the skills I've learned on this channel
The only party trick you need #shorts Mike Boyd 2021-12-27 | How to saber champagne with a glass and, of course, a saber.Full video of me learning to do this: youtu.be/-mjD8XLBZfU
This is surprisingly easy to do Mike Boyd 2021-12-22 | full video of how I learned (it's not that hard!): youtu.be/eSpW4I5moiA
This rock costs $4 million per kg #shorts Mike Boyd 2021-12-18 | How Mars meteorites ended up on Earth and how we know they are from Mars.
Imagine seeing someone casually do this Mike Boyd 2021-12-16 | Full video of me learning to do this: youtu.be/L2zRLuhrwkk
This week I learned the Umbrella Trick Mike Boyd 2021-12-13 | The first 500 of my viewers can get 25% off a Fabulous subscription here: thefab.co/mikeboydThis week I learned the umbrella trick. Unfortunately it didn't rain. Bio:My name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast. Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments.Instagram: instagram.com/mikeboydvideoSubscribe: youtube.com/c/mikeboydvideoCamera work, thumbnail, emotional support: Kim Boyd
How I learned crankflips in 30 seconds Mike Boyd 2021-12-08 | Get Riders Republic on Playstation, Xbox, PC and Stadia: ubisoft.com/en-us/game/riders-republicThis week I discuss how I learned crankflips on a mountain bike so quickly.@pinkbike video with Cathro youtu.be/BGsNvd9EhvQThe Deviate Highlander bike I ride: bit.ly/2ZX9UeBBio:My name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast. Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments.Instagram: instagram.com/mikeboydvideoSubscribe: youtube.com/c/mikeboydvideoCamera work, thumbnail, emotional support: Kim Boyd
I can tell you what day of the week you were born on (without looking it up) Mike Boyd 2021-12-01 | This week I thought I'd learn the "doomsday" algorithm which allows you to tell what day of the week any date will fall on. Turns out it's not too difficult!The @numberphile video I learned this from: youtu.be/z2x3SSBVGJUMy name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast. Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments.Instagram: instagram.com/mikeboydvideoSubscribe: youtube.com/c/mikeboydvideoCamera Work: Kim Boyd
Hacks to Learn Bunyhops FAST! #shorts Mike Boyd 2021-11-29 | Tricks to learn how to bunnyhop faster. I used a mountain bike, but these will work for any bike. Full the full video of me learning this: youtu.be/mEov2m_Ihcc
Cliff Diving is Absolutely Mental Mike Boyd 2021-11-18 | Until December 5th you'll get 34% off 2 Displates up to 42% if you order 5 or more. Check out the link: displate.com/promo/mikeboyd?art=5ee7824de5116This week I take a look at the insane sport of Red Bull Cliff Diving. I traveled to Downpatrick head in Ireland for round 4 of the 2021 season to soak it all in. Here are my thoughts. My name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast. Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments.Instagram: instagram.com/mikeboydvideoSubscribe: youtube.com/c/mikeboydvideo
How I Learned Bunnyhops in 17 Days Mike Boyd 2021-10-25 | Play Riders Republic free now at ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/riders-republic/trial-weekThis month, I learned how to bunnyhop a mountain bike 2ft (61cm). I took me a while but I got it down. The trick is timing and getting the front wheel REAL high.Intro 0:00Day 1 1:47Progress 4:14Hungry and Tired 5:10Injury 6:00Attempting 2ft 7:08Riders Republic Ad 9:18My name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast. Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments.Instagram: instagram.com/mikeboydvideoSubscribe: youtube.com/c/mikeboydvideo
Learning the Baseball Bat Trick Mike Boyd 2021-06-18 | Go to buyraycon.com/mikeboyd for 15% off your order.In this episode I learn the baseball bat trick. I first saw Josh Womack do this in a video and thought I ought to try it myself. The trick involves performing a full 360 degree spin of the bat in mid air during your swing.My name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast. Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments.Instagram: instagram.com/mikeboydvideoSubscribe: youtube.com/c/mikeboydvideoCamera Work: Kim Boyd
This Week I Learned to Solve the Pyraminx Mike Boyd 2021-05-21 | The first 1000 people to use this link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/mikeboyd05212In this episode I learn to solve the Pyraminx. A pyramid shaped version of the Rubik's cube. I try to do so entirely intuitively; that is no algorithms or guides. How long will it take me to learn?Find out more about Daily Puzzles: https://www.dailypuzzles.com.au/Code MIKE get's you 15% off.My name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast. Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments.Instagram: instagram.com/mikeboydvideoSubscribe: youtube.com/c/mikeboydvideo
Riding a Penny Farthing #shorts Mike Boyd 2021-05-04 | If you enjoyed this #short, go watch the full version of me learning to ride the Penny Farthing on the channel. Here's the link: youtu.be/AuXmuhmtwz4Subscribe for more learn quick content!
How Difficult is it to Ride a Penny Farthing? Mike Boyd 2021-04-30 | Get CuriosityStream AND Nebula for less than $15 per year (26% off!) here: curiositystream.com/learnquickIn this episode I learn to ride a Penny Farthing.This Penny Farthing was supplied and designed by Roger from Unicycle.com in the UK branch.Find out more about unicycle.com here: unicycle.co.ukUS site: udcpennyfarthing.com Youtube: youtube.com/user/unicycledotcomMy name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast. Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments.Instagram: instagram.com/mikeboydvideoSubscribe: youtube.com/c/mikeboydvideoCamera Work: Kim BoydMusic: Epidemic Sound
This Week I Learned to Find Water in the Forest Mike Boyd 2021-04-12 | Go to buyraycon.com/mikeboyd for 15% off your order.In this episode I learn to find water in the forest. An ancient bush craft technique, tapping birch trees can produce litres of drinkable hydration if you know how. Please only try this on trees that you own.Find out more about Birken Tree here: birkentree.comMy name is Mike Boyd and I make videos documenting my process of learning stuff really fast. Subscribe for more upcoming videos and feel free to tell me what you'd like me to learn next in the comments.Instagram: instagram.com/mikeboydvideoSubscribe:youtube.com/c/mikeboydvideoCamera Work: Kim Boyd
