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This article will tell you how to perform the check disk function on Windows XP.

Imagine a romantic dinner for two, candles on the table and a heart basket filled with specially selected fruits to celebrate Valentine's Day. Dim the lights and enjoy the day set aside for love and romance.

The majority of cats are relaxed and peaceful creatures by nature. They don't want to bite or scratch and will usually go to great lengths to avoid a situation where this is necessary. However, there are times when a pet cat does strike out and injure its...

New Year's resolutions are goals or promises that people make during the New Year holiday to try to make their upcoming year better in some way. If you find it difficult to keep your resolutions, you may be helped by the following list which is intended t...

Riffle shuffles are commonly used to randomize a deck of cards, or for a flashy effect in a magic trick. It's easier to accomplish than it looks, and if you put in some practice, you can make it fancier by performing it in your hands instead of a table. S...

Testicular cancer is a rare form of cancer, impacting one in every 5,000 people with testicles. It can occur at any age; however 50% of cases occur between the ages of 20 and 35. Fortunately, testicular cancer also has a very high ratio of diagnosis to r...

Sometimes you can be in a conversation with someone, and they just don't know when to quit. Or perhaps you have something you need to get done, but can't afford to put off the other person. While it is generally rude to ignore someone while they are talki...

Talking to someone on a train, bus, or subway can be risky yet exciting, as you never know when they’re going to get off. Sparking a connection can be fun as the stakes are fairly low and you can easily start and stop a conversation (or get off if things...

Beer bread is an easy bread that requires no kneading or rising. It pairs well with chili or stew, and can be whipped up in a couple of minutes. You can learn to make the basic recipe, and several ideas for adding mix-ins and additions, depending on what...

When it rains, do your wipers leave streaks in just the wrong places on your windshield? Applying Rain-X properly to your windshield will almost certainly improve your ability to see through your windshield in any precipitation condition, especially at n...

Bidding on items on eBay can be an exhilarating experience. Watching as the timer counts down to ensure that you have the winning bid is exciting and rewarding. But you can get burned on eBay if you aren’t careful and observant. Read on after the jump to...

If you're looking to bond with your hamster and teach it some tricks, start training it. Training your hamster will increase its confidence and strengthen your relationship. Once your hamster is comfortable with you, you can teach it to jump, roll over, o...

Rhinestones and glitter make just about everything better, and cell phone cases are no exception! If your cell phone case is looking boring, dull, or a little shabby, you can give it a new life (and lots of glam!) by adding some bling to it. From rhinesto...

Like most people, you probably want to look your best for school. Part of looking your best means knowing how to do your makeup properly. There are many methods of applying makeup, but for school, you’ll likely want a clean, natural look.

Playing a sport, and especially playing it well, is hard work that requires a lot of energy. If you try to compete without the necessary preparations, some of which must begin weeks in advance, you may find you lose stamina too quickly, resulting in poor...

For the mad scientist in all of us. The key to successfully building a secret lab is secrecy! This how-to expects that you absolutely trust the people who live in your house, or the house where the lab is being built. You can't hide it from them. Also...