Category: Tips & Tricks
Free Mesh Heads and Bodies From Linden Lab
Last week Linden Lab released mesh starter avatars available to new Second Life residents, so I thought I’d test one…
How to Make an Object For Second Life in Blender
Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to create an object for Second Life using Blender: Step 1: Plan…
Help, I Just Deleted My House!
Have you ever accidentally deleted something in Second Life? Maybe it was a small plant or a house? Or maybe…
How to Get Me to Buy Second Life Items on Social Media
I see a lot of Second Life products promoted on social media, and some I might actually buy if the…
How To Find Cool Places in Second Life
Second Life is a virtual world that offers endless possibilities for exploration and discovery. Here are some ways you can…
Firestorm Viewer Tips
Nina Lexa posted a Firestorm Viewer tips video in the Second Life – Virtual world group I manage. Her video…
Away Flasher Hud
Show an “away” message above your head that blinks on and off. You don’t need to be AFK to use…
Emoticon HUD
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Like to use emoticons but don’t feel like typing them out or finding them to copy/paste? This HUD has…
How To Hide Other People’s Annoying Facelights Without Offending Them
“Has anyone ever mentioned how bright you are, and they weren’t talking about your intelligence? Have you heard rumors that rooms become…
3D Word Generator in SL
Make 3D full perm mesh words in Second Life. Simple to use! 1. Click the generator and type what you’d…
Shop Owners Give Advice
I recently posted a few tips from customers telling store owners how to improve their shopping experience, so I thought…
Label Printer in SL
Prints instantly when you only need a word or two. The text comes out one prim, full perm, and with…
Shoppers Give Advice to Store Owners
If you shop in Second Life, what advice would you give to store owners to improve your shopping experience? I…
What Are They Wearing?
Want to know what sneaky attachment someone has on or where they got their hair or clothes? Look no further!…
See Who Enters and Leaves the Sim Immediately
Here’s a little tip that may change your Second Life: Set it so you always know who ENTERS a region,…
Vlogger Rosie Helendale
Last night I met Second Life vlogger Rosie Helendale who popped over to the Moon Bunny shop, then visited the…
Running – How to Start and Stop
I admit it. I giggle when I see a noob running. I’m not sure why; I guess I’m just easily…
Second Life is a Virtual World, Not a Game
Recently, I brought up a controversial topic, though at the time I didn’t realize how controversial it was. The gist…
SL Display Names
I was in Second Life fourteen years before I decided to go by a display name instead of my legacy…
Upgrade Your Avatar to Mesh But Stay Yourself – For Just 2L
UPDATE: I wrote this in 2021, and have switched to a Lelutka head since then. However, this info is still…
Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny
I used to get tongue-tied when asked certain questions in Second Life, but I’ve learned a thing or two from my quiet…
Being on Second Life With a Bad Computer
Have you ever tried to access Second Life using a bad computer or inferior internet connection? If so, you may have…
5 Ways to Be Polite in SL
Linden Lab has given us some official rules. These can be found in the Terms of Service and on the Second…
Turning Lag into Something Positive
I once had a friend who felt inspired to write. She didn’t have a computer at the time, but was…
MystiTool Hud
When I was a noob it took a while to save up the lindens to buy it, but when I finally…
How to Find Interesting Places
Thinking of exploring Second Life? Here’s some tips I’ve learned over the years that help me find interesting places. Use SL…
Light Your Face, Not The Room
Has anyone ever mentioned how bright you are, and they weren’t talking about your intelligence? Have you heard rumors that rooms become…
Object Permissions Explained
Every object in Second Life is set with what is called “permissions” by the creator. These determine what you can…
How To Get Texture Info
This video tutorial from Torley Linden was made in 2007. Though it’s dated, it’s still helpful because he explains how…