Skyrim: Dragon Priest Masks

Here are a list of the dragon priest masks and where to find them.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Dragon_Priest_Mask

One of the dragon priest masks (there are 9 of them) grants underwater breathing.  Here are two videos on where to find them all.

http://www.ps3trophies.com/forums/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/6512-skyrim-dragon-priest-mask-location-guide-including-rare-konahrik-mask.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMIzhJdt3AM

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SkyRim Dragon Shouts

Here is a guide to shouts.  It tells you what each does and then gives a location.  I suggest you choose the shout you are interested in, then look it up at the original Elder Scrolls wiki (second link) for details.
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/718778/skyrim-dragon-shouts-guide-finding-the-words-of-power-in-the-elder-scrolls-5-fus-ro-dah/

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Dragon_Shouts

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Skyrim: Dogs

You'll run across dogs in Skyrim.  Here is information about both the named and unnamed canines and where to buy a dog.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Dog

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Skyrim: Breathing Underwater

First of all, there is no health bar underwater.  Listen for the bubbles and get out of the water to breathe ASAP.  One of the dragon priest masks (there are 9 of them) grants underwater breathing.  Here are two videos on where to find them all.
http://www.ps3trophies.com/forums/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/6512-skyrim-dragon-priest-mask-location-guide-including-rare-konahrik-mask.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMIzhJdt3AM

Here is a list of all the dragon masks with locations, strategies to defeat the dragon priests and take their masks, etc.  The first on the list (Volsung) allows breathing underwater.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Dragon_Priest_Mask

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Skyrim: How to Use the Soul Trap Spell and Soul Gems

How to go about trapping souls, where to get the soul trap spell, how to recharge weapons, etc.  In recharging weapons, watch the bottom of the screen for the prompt to recharge.
http://www.thedailygamereview.com/2011/11/skyrim-basic-enchanting-and-soul-gem.html

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Skyrim: Unlimited Carry Weight UPDATED

Neoseeker is posting cheats and tips, so when The Solo MMO Player wanted to know how to carry more weight in his inventory, I found this posting by Machienzo.
http://www.neoseeker.com/Games/cheats/PC/the_elder_scrolls_v_skyrim.html

Machienzo says, "This can only be done through the 'Command Mode'. By commanding your companion to 'Pick Up' stuff that you've left on the ground, you can tell them to pick up an unlimited number of items. It has to be through this way, otherwise they will end up being over-encumbered."

UPDATE:  A video explaining how to use increase carry weight using the console commands in the PC version of the game.  You access the console command using the tilde key ~ on your PC keyboard.  The Solo MMO Player tested this and it works (for now).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBxyJjBgh_Y

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Skyrim: Let the Modding Begin UPDATED WAY TOO OFTEN

All the previous Elder Scrolls games have been modded extensively on the PC.  If you are comfortable tinkering with the settings or using cheats (and don't mind that achievements will be disabled), you can start your own modding with this Kotaku posting.
http://kotaku.com/5860367/your-guide-to-getting-skyrim-looking-and-playing-better

Rock Paper Shotgun talks more about mods in some detail.  Heed the warnings, though.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/11/16/skyrim-i-want-more-pretties/

Here's a direct link to all the console commands that can be used for cheats.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Console_Commands_%28Skyrim%29

Need unlimited dragons?
http://kotaku.com/5861699/unlimited-dragons-in-skyrim-sure-why-not

By the way, if you are afraid of spiders, here's how to handle all those in the game. Thanks, Kotaku!
http://kotaku.com/5860258/skyrim-now-with-more-bears

UPDATE:  An analysis of the game's innards.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/11/21/elder_scrolls_v_skyrim_performance_iq_review/1

UPDATE #2:  PC Gamer's best mods list to date (Nov. 25, 2011)
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/11/25/skyrim-mods-the-20-best-so-far

UPDATE #3:  Skyrim Nexus is mod central for the game.
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/

UPDATE #4:  Bethesda plans to release the developer kit and support mods via Steam.
http://kotaku.com/5864312/starting-month-you-will-get-the-tools-to-reinvent-skyrim-on-pc

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Skyrim: How to Enchant, Craft Items and Use Alchemy

Basically, enchanting's a three step process.  Disenchant an already enchanted item at an altar of enchanting, destroying it in the process.  Fill a soul gem (these vary in quality).  Enchant the new item with the soul gem, or recharge a depleted enchanted item with the soul gem.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Enchanting_(Skyrim)

Note that you have to know the particular type of enchantment spell you want to use.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Enchanting

Here's a guide to Alchemy, Crafting and Enchanting
http://segmentnext.com/2011/11/14/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-unique-weapons-location-guide/

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Skyrim: Weapons UPDATED

Here's a list of magic weapons. There are no locations listed, unfortunately.  The long table lists Name/ID#/weight/value/charge cost formula/enchantment on weapon.
http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Imperial_Bow_of_Ice#Imperial_Bow_of_Ice

I've found a shorter list with locations here.  The descriptions are geared toward where to find the weapon more than what it does.
http://www.realsg.com/2011/11/guide-skyrim-unique-weapons-detailed.html

UPDATE:  Another list of unique weapons and their locations.
http://segmentnext.com/2011/11/14/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-unique-weapons-location-guide/

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Skyrim: Installing Dragon Shouts (PC)

To collect dragon "shouts" you must first find the words on a wall.  Then you have to kill a dragon and absorb its soul.  Then install the dragon shout by selecting it and clicking R (PC only).

Extra hint:  save immediately after killing a dragon.  Especially in the early parts of the game, you often might be killed immediately after the dragon fight by attacking wild animals when your health is down.

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