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A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Chess: Basic Rules and Tips to Get You Started
Whether you want to learn how to play chess or you're just looking for tips to teach a kid how to play, you've come to the right place! This classic board game has been around for centuries and still provides a challenge to the smartest people in the worl...
How to Do a Magic Card Trick
Magic tricks are great for impressing your friends as well as practicing your sleight of hand and your ability as a performer. All you'll need to perform these basic card tricks is a standard deck of playing cards, a little practice, and a flair for dazzl...
How to Make a Cobra With Plastic String
This wikiHow article will teach you how to make a cobra with plastic string (gimp string, scoubidou, etc.). The cobra braid may seem hard at first, but when you start to get the hang of it, you'll start to think it's easy.
How to Divide a Whole Number by a Fraction
When dividing a whole number by a fraction, you are finding how many groups of the fraction you can fit in the whole. The standard way of dividing a whole number by a fraction is to multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction. You can also...
How to Tell Your Friends That You Are Moving
Moving away from friends is never easy. In fact, it can be one of the hardest and saddest things you have to do. The good thing is that technology means you get to stay in touch much easier than in any other time in human history. This fact will help you...
How to Place and Finish a Concrete Floor
Whether building a home or an aircraft hangar, placing the slab changes the direction of your construction efforts. Before the slab is finished, the work crew is installing underground utilities, grading the site, and preparing footings, and generally wo...
How to Do Fun Google Tricks and Easter Eggs
Google doesn't just search things. You can also use Google for tricks and entertainment. There are quite a few fun things in store for you to try!
6 Ways to Format and Print a Booklet in Word
If you want to create a booklet in Word, you can either format your document manually or make a quick and easy booklet using a template. You’ll also need to make some adjustments to your print setup to ensure that your booklet prints out correctly. In thi...
How to Draw an & (Ampersand)
The & symbol, called ampersand, means “and.”[1] X Research source It started as a shorthand for the Latin word “et,” which had the same meaning as the symbol does today. Ampersands are a useful symbol that many find both aesthetically pleasi...
How to Buy Games from the PlayStation Store
You can purchase items from the Playstation Store by opening the store → signing in to your PSN account → adding items to your cart → and confirming the purchase. A similar process can be done using the Playstation Store website from your computer’s web b...
How to Not Worry when You're in Trouble at School
Sometimes school can be very stressful. Homework, tests, and difficult teachers can all take a toll on you. But the most stressful situation is when you know that you are in trouble. For example, maybe you didn’t do your homework, your work is incomplete,...
How to Have a Memorable First Kiss
Everyone remembers their first kiss, so why not make it extra special? Don't sweat it, though. There are plenty of tips to help make that first kiss wonderful, exciting, and memorable for you and your partner!
How to Deal With Mixed Feelings Towards Someone
Having mixed feelings often causes confusion and can leave you feeling uncomfortable, exhausted, and stuck. The term “mixed feelings” is having multiple and often competing emotions about a person or situation. This occurs because you have encountered a n...
How to Reinstall Mac OS X (Leopard and Earlier)
Reinstalling macOS on your older Mac is sometimes necessary to correct errors and enhance performance. If you can't upgrade your hardware to a later model, follow our guide to reinstall older versions of macOS, including OS X 10.5 Leopard, and 10.4 Tiger.
How to Add Fringe to a Crochet or Knit Project
Adding fringe to a knitted or crocheted scarf, blanket, or poncho is easy and fun to do. Plus, it adds a finished touch to your project.
How to Name a Stuffed Animal or Toy
Whenever you get a new stuffed animal or toy, like a stuffed toy cat or a dog, it's not long before you realize it needs a new name. The name is something you'll always remember, as it makes the toy special and gives it character for you. If you're stuck...