How To
How to Install the Java Software Development Kit
Before you can create and modify Java programs, you’ll need the Java Software Development Kit. You can download the kit (also known as Java SDK or JDK) for free from Oracle as a single installer file, which makes installation quick and easy. Learn the bes...
How to Date a Co Worker
Dating can be hard, but it can be all the more difficult if you are interested in a coworker. Having to worry about company policy, your peers and your supervisor can really put a damper on a romantic connection. However, if you are interested in one of...
How to Edit Videos for Beginners
Editing movies takes practice, patience, and an artistic eye, but anyone can learn to expertly edit a movie with enough time. Once you feel comfortable in an editing program like iMovie or Premier, the range of control over your next video becomes almost...
How to Look Like a Victoria's Secret Model
If you've ever seen the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, then you will know just how gorgeous and confident the models are. Want to be like them? Just follow the steps below!
How to Paint a Mailbox
Is your mailbox looking a bit dull and dated? Or has it faded beneath the hot sun? Whether your mailbox is just old, faded, or even rusted, it is possible to give it a new life with just a few coats of paint. This article will show you how to paint your m...
How to Be Happy Being Yourself
It’s easy to wish you looked like or acted like someone else, or had the cushy job or great boyfriend that someone else has. No matter who you are, you can learn to be happy and fulfilled with your life. Take time to appreciate your talents and character...
How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers
Tissue paper flowers make great decorations and party décor. They’re eye-catching and colorful as well as inexpensive and easy to make. Choose a flower to make, such as a dahlia, rose, or hydrangea, and get started. In order to make all of these different...
How to Get Ready for a Date
When preparing for a date, it's well-known that you should get showered and put on some nice clothes, but there are other things that you should do as you get ready to make sure everything goes smoothly. Getting ready also involves some coordinating with...
How to Tie a Silk Scarf
Silk scarves are a wardrobe staple. They add color, texture, and interest to any outfit, and are the perfect accessory for cooler weather. However, square silk scarves can be tricky to tie and longer scarves a bit intimidating. Try one of these many style...
How to Bleach Your Hair Platinum Blonde
Right now you may be a raven black brunette, but you may wish to be a newborn chic blonde. There are lots of products available on the market to help you get your desired blonde hues. Following manufacturer directions for each of the products you choose i...
How to Change an Image Background in MS Paint (Green Screen)
This wikiHow teaches you how to change the background for an image using one of your Windows computer's Paint programs. While the traditional MS Paint program won't allow you to create a transparent image, you can create a green screen background by filli...
How to Relieve Stress by Drawing
One of the easiest and most satisfying ways to express your creativity is by drawing. Further, drawing can calm you down in multiple ways. It can help distract you from negative thoughts, clear your mind, and provide you with a constructive way to releas...
How to Read a Book If You Don't Enjoy Reading
Although reading is an activity most people do on a daily basis, some people do not enjoy it. If you don't enjoy reading, don't feel bad: you aren't alone. In fact, the number of people who don't read books has tripled since 1978, and about a quarter of A...
How to Become a Buddhist
Buddhism is the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) about the truth of life and universe. His teachings include such concepts as the Four Noble Truths, Karma, and the cycle of rebirth (reincarnation) and offer ways to liberate ourselves from suffering...
How to Improvise on Guitar
Many genres of music, particularly rock, blues, and jazz, are built around guitarists improvising, both in solos and throughout the song. Before you start trying to improvise, make sure you have a good handle on the basics of music theory, including scale...
How to Become an Actor
Becoming an actor lets you explore new roles and characters different than yourself. It may be a little intimidating, but remember, every famous actor had to start somewhere. The key to becoming an actor is practicing and learning as much as possible, bra...