How To

When your computer misbehaves, it's useful to know how to troubleshoot problems yourself. There are a variety of things that could be going wrong with your computer, but you can usually track down and fix the problem on your own.

Your first day of school can be a nervous time. However, there are lots of ways that you can prepare in advance to help your first day go as smoothly as possible. On your first day, try to smile, breathe deeply, and stay positive. Within a few weeks, your...

Despite common use of the term in media, the FBI does not have a job called “profiler.” Instead, agents at the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC) at Quantico, Virginia, have job duties that are similar to the common depictions of “p...

It is important to have polite and friendly etiquette when answering the phone, especially if you’re speaking to a stranger or talking in a workplace or even from home. When answering the phone, it’s important to know how to answer properly so you don’t s...

Using a public restroom can seriously give you the “ick” effect, especially where there’s a lack of sanitization. Although it’s highly unlikely you’ll contract any serious diseases from sitting on a toilet seat, you may want or need to sanitize a public t...

Want to learn how to play a song using dial tone sounds while you're on a phone call? You can play songs like "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Itsy Bitsy Spider," "Happy Birthday," and even "Hotline Bling" by Drake using nothing but the number keys on your keyp...

Knitting tutorials and patterns often describe how to knit assuming the reader is right-handed. Luckily, these instructions are easy to modify for lefties. Start by learning how to hold your knitting needles and cast on left-handed. Then, practice knittin...

Becoming enlightened can mean different things to different people. In general, most people think of enlightenment as a greater awareness of the world or a higher consciousness. Although becoming enlightened may not be an easy task, you can move a little...

Your bedroom is your own personal universe, so it should suit you and your personality. If you’re feminine and proud to be a girly girl, then your bedroom should reflect that. Here’s how to turn your bedroom into a girly sanctuary.

When it comes to proposing, your girlfriend might not be the only person you ask for her hand in marriage. If you or your girlfriend are fairly traditional, then getting a blessing from her parents is the first step before popping the question. We know ex...

Many people who have moved to digital photography will have a number of treasured pictures in the old print or slide format. Fortunately it is relatively easy to get these older pictures into the digital domain. There are two principal ways in which this...

Are you a bit too shy to ask your favorite girl to the school dance? Making a plan and practicing what you’ll say can help you feel more confident. Asking a girl to a dance is all about destroying your fear of rejection and being the real you, because a g...

Hate them all you might, injections are largely unavoidable. Most commonly, injections are used to vaccinate patients, and without such vaccinations, one may contract many deadly diseases. Many other important medical procedures, like diabetes treatments,...

Ready to get off the market and stop being single? Putting yourself out there is the best way to find the love of your life. But if you’re feeling a little stuck and you aren’t sure where to look, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll share the best locat...

Dealing with a flea infestation can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling getting rid of fleas on your pets, in your home, and around your yard. Fortunately, you can eliminate a flea infestation and stop it from returning without having to ca...

Thousands of students all over the world dream to be admitted to an Ivy League or similarly elite institution, which many consider to be the pinnacle of collegiate education. Accomplishing this has become more and more difficult due to a rapidly growing a...