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How to Diagnose a Slow Performing Computer
This wikiHow teaches you how to figure out what is making your computer run slower than usual. If your PC or Mac is running slowly, it’s typically the result of either a software problem, a full hard drive, or faulty hardware; the best way to diagnose wha...
How to Preserve Insects
Insects are fascinating and complex creatures. Many people find enjoyment in preserving the bodies of dead insects. Individuals commonly preserve insects either for purposes of scientific identification and study, or as a personal hobby. Whether you have...
How to Buy Your First Saxophone
The saxophone is great instrument, popular in many genres of music around the world. Once interested in learning to play, acquiring a saxophone can prove difficult. While some school programs offer rental programs, if you can afford it, it's more convenie...
How to Choose a Reiki Teacher
Some people have trouble selecting the right Reiki teacher and it's safe to say that not all Reiki teachers are created equally. Choosing the right Reiki teacher for you will promote and support your own self-exploration and allow you to fully come into y...
How to Send Money to Cuba
If you live in most countries, sending money to Cuba is no different than any other international money transfer. This isn't the case in the US, however. Although the Obama administration eased restrictions on travel and money transfers to Cuba, the Trump...
How to Drive in Snowy Conditions
Driving in the snow can be a super stressful situation, with 17% of all weather-related vehicle crashes being caused by snowy conditions.[1] X Research source Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you have no other choice than to...
How to Extract Tar Files in Linux
Extract files from TAR archives with and without compression (GZip).
How to Integrate a Payment Gateway Into a Website
A payment gateway allows your online store to accept credit card payments from customers. Payment gateways cost money and charge per transaction, and there are a lot of them to choose from. Picking the right gateway can help save you money and keep your b...
How to Put in Colour Contacts
Colored contact lenses are an easy way to simultaneously adjust your eye color and improve your vision. There is no medical reason to change the color of your eyes, and clear lenses are just as effective as improve your vision as are colored lenses. Howev...
How to Take a Sitz Bath in the Bathtub & Using a Kit
A sitz bath is a shallow bath of warm water that you sit in to ease pain or irritation to the anus, genitals, or perineum. Your doctor might recommend that you take a sitz bath if you’re dealing with discomfort from hemorrhoids, an anal fissure, or giving...
How to Count in Chinese
When most people mention learning Chinese, they're talking about Mandarin Chinese. This dialect is the most widely spoken language in the world, spoken by a billion people in China and another 1.2 billion around the globe.[1] X Research source...
How to Write a Letter to a Friend
In the age of emails and text messages, sitting down to write a letter to a friend is a special and heartfelt way to express care for someone. They’ll cherish the thought and effort you put into it, and you’ll get the chance to reflect on your life and re...
How to Beat the Pokémon League in Pokémon Platinum
Getting to the Pokémon League is no easy task, neither is defeating the Elite Four. This article will give you all the tips you need to beat the Elite Four and become the Pokémon Champion.
How to Build Self Confidence in Seventh Grade
Seventh grade can be an especially stressful time in your life. It usually falls right at the moment when you’re transitioning from childhood to adolescence, which also means experiencing all the social and physical adjustments associated with puberty. So...
How to Confidently Have a Phone Call With Your Crush
Whether you’re making the call or receiving it, talking on the phone with your crush can be a nerve-racking experience. The anxiety is well worth it, though, since a strong conversation can lead to even better things down the road. By making a good first...
How to Have Fun in the Snow
Playing in the snow is something that you're never too old to enjoy! Whether you're enjoying winter sports, creative winter activities, or good old fashioned fun, there are plenty of ways to have fun in the snow. So bundle up, and get ready to have a litt...