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Easy Debian Linux Installation Tutorial
Debian, like most other Linux distributions, is a free and open-source operating system for both desktop and server use, spawning several notable offshoots such as the Ubuntu operating system. This wikiHow tutorial teaches you how to install the latest ve...
How to Sharpen Skates
In general, hockey players and figure skaters use ice skates that are "hollow-ground" and sharpen them using a machine. This means that each blade connects with the ice at two points with a center line that has been ground-down or "hollowed" out. In contr...
How to Catch Pompano
Pompano is a popular food fish that can sell at a higher price per pound than beef. The fish is about 18 inches (45 cm) long and weighs about 2 to 3 lb. (1 to 1.4 kg) when fully grown. It is found on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coasts, and in...
How to Clean Galvanized Steel
Galvanized steel is steel that has a tightly bonded zinc coating that prevents corrosion and increases the steel's longevity and durability.[1] X Research source Galvanized steel can often be found in sheet metal, gutters, and car doors and...
How to Check a Business Credit Report
If you’re considering doing business with a company, you should learn about that company's credit risk. In order to do that (or see the credit risk of your own company), you’ll need to purchase a business credit report. Like consumer credit reports, busi...
How to Change Credit Card Information
Updating or changing information on your credit card is important if you are making changes in your life, such as moving, changing your marital status, or even just changing your phone number. You may also need to change your credit card if it is lost or...
How to Grow Gourds
Gourds have been used for centuries as decoration as for their usefulness as tools and utensils. Whether you want the crop for artistic purposes or you just like the colorful squash sitting in your field, growing gourds at home is easy.
How to Replace Shocks
If you need to replace your car's shock absorbers but don't want to pay an expensive mechanic's fee, you can do so on your own with a little effort. Shocks are essential to a car's performance, giving it a smooth and even ride. Over time, however, the veh...
How to Make a Dog's Coat Shine
Your dog's coat is one of the clearest indicators of your dog's overall health. A dull or damaged coat may indicate disease, poor grooming, or parasites. If you've determined that your dog isn't suffering from a medical condition that affects his coat, it...
How to Calculate a Coupon Payment
Bonds are a kind of debt instrument that offer investors a method of seeing a secure, predictable return.[1] X Research source Investors purchase bonds above, below, or at their face value, and then receive coupon payments every six months o...
How to Wash Feather Pillows
Feather pillows can be soft and luxurious, but you need to take good care of them by washing them at least once a year. Washing will help kill any dust mites and bacteria. It will also clean off dust, dirt, sweat, and oils. This article will show you how...
How to Clean Oily Skin
Oily skin can feel uncomfortable and lead to blackheads and acne. Deciding which way to clean oily skin depends on your skin type, budget, and available time. Having a regular washing routine helps your skin be as clean as possible. Proper use of facial m...
How to Format DVD RW
DVD-RW discs allow you to format and rewrite data multiple times (the "RW" stands for "rewrite"). This allows you to keep using a DVD-RW again and again to transfer or save files. Before you "rewrite" on your DVD-RW you may need to erase the data already...
How to Write a Teacher Improvement Plan
When a teacher receives an evaluation that suggests significant improvements need to be made that may lead to teacher dismissal or non-reemployment of a teacher, or when an administrator identifies poor performance or conduct the administrator believes ma...
How to Gold Plate
Gold plating is most commonly an electrochemical process by which a thin layer of gold is deposited on another metal. A current draws positively charged gold ions through a gold bath solution to adhere them to a negatively charged piece of metal, most com...
How to Calculate Interest Payments
Not all loans are created equal. Understanding how to calculate a monthly payment, as well as the amount of interest you'll pay over the life of the loan, are very helpful in choosing the perfect loan for you. Understanding exactly how the money adds up c...