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How to Improve Typing Speed: Touch Typing, Ergonomics, & More
Want to type faster without making mistakes? Typing is used in many career paths, and is an everyday necessity for a lot of people. Increasing your typing speed and accuracy is something that you can do on your own or with proper training. Whatever you de...
How to Travel Alone
Follow these tips to stay safe and sound. Traveling alone means you have must have your wits about you. You are responsible for your own safety, money management, and coping with culture shock. But solo travel doesn't have to be an ordeal! Approached safe...
How to Turn Clay Into Growing Soil
Clay soil is great for making bricks, but it's not so good for growing plants. So here are some ideas on what you can do to improve the condition of your clay soil.
How to Treat Forearm Tendonitis
Tendinitis is an inflammation or swelling of a tendon. Tendons are the connective tissues that connect muscle to bone. The two most common types of tendinitis are on the inside or outside of your elbow. The inside is "golfer's elbow," formally known as me...
How to Get Straight A's in 8th Grade
As you move into your final year of middle school and prepare to head to high school, this is an excellent time to get your grades on track. If you want to earn straight A’s throughout your 8th-grade year, you will need to understand what is expected of y...
How to Register Your Dog
Registering your dog is an important aspect of responsible pet ownership. There are many registries from which to choose, the most well-known being the American Kennel Club (AKC). Registering your dog with one of these esteemed organizations grants you ac...
How to Write a Bibliography
When you write a paper or a book, it's important to include a bibliography. A bibliography tells your reader what sources you've used. It lists all the books, articles, and other references you cited in or used to inform your work. Bibliographies are typi...
How to Split Cage a Gerbil
If you have a lone gerbil and want to give it a cage mate, then using the split cage method to introduce them is necessary. Placing 2 unfamiliar gerbils into a cage together can lead to fighting and one or both of the gerbils may get seriously injured. Th...
How to Find the IP Address of Your PC or Mac
If you need to check your computer's IP address, there are a few easy ways to do it. If you need your external (public) IP address, which identifies your computer on the internet, you can find it quickly using Google. To see your local (private) IP addres...
How to Care for Newborn Kittens
Caring for newborn kittens is hard work. They require attention and care around the clock. If you have recently taken in some newborn kittens, you will have your work cut out for you. If the mother cat is still in the picture, she can provide most of the...
16 Ways to Relax & Unwind Over the Weekend
After a long, busy week, a relaxing weekend can be just what you need to recharge. So, how can you let go of the stress from your week and fully focus on enjoying yourself on the weekends? We’re here to help you make them as stress-free as possible! There...
How to Write a Scientific Lab Report: Basic Format & Key Parts
If you've just finished an experiment in your physics class, you might have to write a report about it. This may sound intimidating, but it's actually a simple process that helps you explain your experiment and your results to your teacher and anyone else...
How to Keep Score in Golf
Fore! Unlike the scoring system of most sports, in golf, less is actually more. A score of 72 is way better than a score of 102. Keeping score in golf may seem simple -- hit the ball, find it, hit it again, and so on -- and add up all shots at the end. H...
How to Call a Meeting to Order
When you're chairing a meeting, calling the meeting to order is an expectation. Some people find this task intimidating, especially when they are new to it. Speaking in front of a group can be difficult, but it gets easier once you start. While you may fe...
How to Choose a Tie
Few fashion accessories can enhance an outfit like a necktie. And every man should have at least a dozen good ties in the wardrobe.[1] X Research source Follow these tips to look your classiest.
How to Make a Period Kit
Getting your first period is a sign that you're growing up, and periods in general are a good sign that your body is healthy and working the way it's supposed to. Unfortunately, periods are also quite messy, and they can sometimes pop up in unexpected mom...