Timothy Huynh
Rubik’s Cube Artist
Professional Achievements
- Creator of 2 Rubik’s Cube YouTube channels with over 8 million subscribers
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Co-authored Articles (15)
How to
Solve a Rubik's Cube
The Rubik's Cube can be frustrating and may seem next to impossible to restore to its original configuration. However, once you know a few algorithms, it is very easy to solve. The method described in this article is the...
How to Solve a Rubik's Cube in 20 Moves
Want to become a master of the Rubik’s Cube? This classic puzzle is known for being tough to solve, but it’s entirely possible—in more than one way! If you want to “wow” your friends by cracking this puzzle fas...
How to Solve a 2x2 Rubik's Cube
If you’re new to Rubik’s puzzles, the 2x2 Rubik’s Cube is a great starting point. All you need are some simple algorithms to master the two-layered "Pocket Cube" or "Mini Cube." Here, we’ll explain what the algor...
The Easiest Way to Solve a 5x5x5 Rubik’s Cube for Beginners
Use the reduction method to master the 5x5x5 professor's cubeThe 98-piece, 5x5x5 Rubik’s cube (also known as the “Professor’s Cube”) is a great challenge if you’ve already solved the regular 3x3x3 cube or the 4...
How to
Solve a 4x4x4 Rubik's Cube
Solving a standard Rubik's Cube (3x3x3) can be a daunting task, but solving a Rubik's Revenge cube (4x4x4) can be even more difficult. This article will show you where to begin with solving them and what to do if you get...
A Beginner's Guide to the Layer Method Rubik's Cube Equation
Follow this 4-part guide to solve your Rubik’s Cube in no time So you’re looking for a tutorial on how to solve your Rubik’s cube. But every site you come across moves way too fast and uses terms so complicated the...
How to
Solve a Gear Ball
The Gear Ball is a spherical, more complex variation on the classic Rubik’s Cube. When solved, the sphere’s six “faces” will each be their own color—that is, you’ll have a red side, orange side, blue side, ye...
How to
Solve Logic Puzzles
This article includes general advice for logical reasoning problems, as well as thorough instructions for solving the most common type of logic puzzle. This type of puzzle provides a list or paragraph of clues, then asks...
How to
Solve a 3x3x2 Rubik's Cube
Many people know about the Rubik's Cube, a.k.a. the 3x3x3. Some even know about the 2x2x2, the 4x4x4, etc. Few know about the cuboids—i.e. the 2x2x1, 3x2x1, 3x2x2, etc. This tutorial covers how to solve the 3x3x2 using...
How to
Play With a Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube is one of the most famous and enduring toys for children and adults. Since its creation by professor Ernö Rubik in Budapest almost forty years ago, the Rubik's Cube is considered by many an unsolvable puzzl...
A Guide to the CFOP Speedcubing Method for the 3x3 Rubik’s Cube
Everything you need to know about this popular speedsolving method Do you wish you could solve a Rubik's Cube even half as fast as a champion like Max Park? Well, you've come to the right place. If you want to drasticall...
How to
Make Awesome Rubik's Cube Patterns
Rubik’s cubes are 3-D combination puzzles. The 3x3x3 Rubik’s cubes have nine faces on each side of the square cube, each with one of six solid colors. A traditional way to solve the Rubik’s cube is by returning the...
How to
Solve a Rubik’s Cube Using F2L
F2L is an advanced way to go about solving the first two layers of the Rubik’s Cube. It’s the most important element of speed solving the Rubik’s Cube. In F2L, the first and second layers are solved in the same ste...
How to
Do Two‐Look OLL to Help Solve a Rubik's Cube
Two-look OLL (''Orientation of the Last Layer'') is a part of the CFOP (''Cross, First 2 Layers, Orientation, Permutation'') method used by most speedcubers. ''Two-look'' refers to the technique of doing this maneuver in...
How to
Create a Cube Pattern Within a Rubik's Cube
Do you want to impress your friends by going a step above simply solving a Rubik's Cube? In this article, we’ll walk you through the precise steps you should take to create a neat square pattern on each side of your cu...
