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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 Prevent Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is spread through contact with people that carry the virus and is not the same as hoof and mouth disease often found in cattle. The virus, typically caused by Coxsackie virus A, is found in the nasal and throat secret...
How to Get Student Loans Forgiven
If you are struggling to make payments on your student loans, you aren't alone. Higher education can be very expensive, and many American students graduate with significant debt. Federal loans come with a variety of repayment plans designed to make paymen...
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 Prepare for a Thunderstorm
Thunderstorms are dangerous, but they’re especially dangerous for the unprepared. People can get hurt when unprepared! You may be sheltering from the storm for a few hours if the storm is severe enough. Thunderstorms also dramatically increase your risk o...
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...
The Complete Guide to Twitter/X for Beginners
X (formerly known as Twitter) is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. It is used by celebrities, politicians, brands, public figures, and regular people to keep people updated on the latest news and to stay in touch with people....
How to Use TweetDeck
This wikiHow teaches you how to set up X Pro (formerly known as TweetDeck), an advanced X (formerly Twitter) interface that allows you to manage multiple accounts, filter parts of your feed into their own columns, and stay on top of topics more easily tha...
How to Vacuum Your Dog
When a dog sheds, its hair can get everywhere! Instead of vacuuming up the hair that your dog leaves behind, you can actually vacuum the hair directly from your dog's body. To do this, you'll need to get your dog acclimated to the vacuum and purchase the...
How to Make a Basic Animated Video in PowerPoint
Do you want to make a small animated video on your computer but don't have any specialized software like Adobe Premier or Microsoft Movie Maker? If you have Microsoft Office these steps will walk you through making a basic movie like animation in PowerPoi...
How to Put Music Onto a PS3
If you have a PS3, you probably want to know how to load it with some of your favorite music. Using an MP3 player and your computer, you can easily copy songs onto your device. See Step one to get started.
How to Recognize and Prevent Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)
Valley fever is a non-communicable fungal disease originating from the Coccidioides species. The organisms live in the soil of semi-arid areas, such as the southwestern United States, regions of Mexico, and South America. When its spores are released into...
How to Build a Pullup Bar
Pull-ups are one of the best arm and back exercises, but you need a bar to do them. Fortunately, making your own pull-up bar isn’t a complicated process. The easiest way to build a strong bar is outdoors in your yard with a couple of wood posts. If you ha...