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How to Personalize Your Desk
You spend a lot of time at your desk, so it's only natural that you'd want to find ways to make it your own! Here's how to balance stylish and functional items with a few decorative pieces, all without cluttering your workspace.
How to Use SSH
If you're connecting to a Unix system over the internet, it's important to encrypt your connection so your passwords and other data remain secure. An easy way to do this is to install an SSH client on your computer and use that to make a command-line conn...
How to Drive a Bus
Driving a bus is not that much more complicated than driving a car. You do have to be more careful, given the length and weight of a bus, as well as the responsibility you have to your passengers. However, the basics are the same, though you may need to l...
How to Look Entirely Emotionless
It can be a big advantage to be able to appear completely emotionless. Controlling your emotions can help you gain control of negotiations, avoid confrontations and even seem cool. While it may seem like it is easy enough to hide your feelings, it takes a...
How to Build a Vivarium
A vivarium is an enclosed, live ecosystem, containing flora and fauna that are typically tropical in nature. Done right, it can provide a burst of living beauty to your living room! Before building your vivarium, decide which single animal species you wan...
How to Organize Your Purse
A purse is a girl's best friend. It is always by your side, and it helps keep all of the items you need on hand. Unfortunately, it can quickly become disorganized and cluttered, which can make it hard to find what you need quickly. Fortunately, all it tak...
How to Perform a Backup on Windows XP
Considering the increased amounts of data that you save to your computer each day, more and more users embark on a quest for the most effective and reliable backup solution. However, very few know that Windows XP has its own backup utility.
How to Clean a Sponge
Sponges are great cleaning tools in the kitchen, but their pores can hold tiny bacteria, mold, and germs that spread easily. Luckily, you can keep your sponges nearly germ-free by zapping the bacteria in the microwave, running the sponge through the dishw...
How to Eat Less Sugar
Though we don't need refined sugars in our diet, humans seem hardwired to crave sweet foods. In fact, research suggests that sugar can act on the brain in the same way as addictive substances like tobacco![1] X Research source Unfortunately,...
How to Prepare for a Hysterectomy
Any time you undergo major surgery, such as a hysterectomy, it is very important to be prepared. First and foremost, it is essential to learn about what to expect both during and after your surgery. After that, it is a good idea to begin taking steps one...
How to Bait a Hook with a Worm
A worm on your hook isn't any good to you if it wiggles off with every cast. Get the most out of your worms with this how-to guide. You'll learn how to hook a worm quickly and easily so that it stays on the hook until you get the that bite!
How to Be an All Star Goal Keeper
The goal keeper is the last line of defense to prevent the other team from scoring. There are a few things that make an exceptional goal keeper, including awareness, proper form, and ability to move quickly. This article will help you train yourself to ma...
How to Identify Flint
Flint, also known as chert, is a type of sedimentary rock that has many uses. It was once commonly used to form rudimentary tools like knives and spear tips. Flint is often used by outdoorsmen to create sparks for a fire when it is struck against hardened...
How to Make a Mosaic Stained Glass Window
Mosaic stained glass windows are fun to create and make beautiful decorations. Cut out pieces of coloured glass with a glass cutter and stick them to a pane of glass with clear glue. Then, press grout into the cracks between the mosaic glass pieces to mak...
How to Restore a Native Prairie
A prairie is an ecological system dominated by grasses, common in areas where there's not enough rainfall to support trees (such as the Great Plains of the United States and Canada). Planting a native prairie is an endeavor worthy of your time and effort....
How to Make Synthetic Gasoline
Increasing prices, concerns over supplies and suppliers, and environmental worries make the notion of creating your own synthetic gasoline very appealing. It is scientifically possible to create fuel for gasoline powered engines out of materials like wood...