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How to Apply for the Link Card in Illinois
The Illinois LINK card is a debit card issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to certain low-income people. The card can be used to buy food from authorized retailers. To receive a LINK card, a person must qualify for the Illinois' foo...
How to Screen Share on Skype
This wikiHow teaches you how to show your computer's screen to a Skype recipient during an audio or video call. While you can do this on a Windows or Mac computer, you cannot share your screen on mobile.
How to Make Ringtones for the iPhone
If a ringtone appears in an app like Zedge, chances are somebody else is already using it. The only way to have a truly unique ringtone is to make one yourself. There are apps that claim to be able to do this right on your iPhone, but they all require a s...
How to Cosplay As L Death Note
Have you ever wanted to look like L, one of the most popular characters from the anime "Death Note", or cosplay as him? This will give you some tips for your cosplay.
How to Compress Files in Windows
Do you want to share some files from your computer, but get a "File size too large" error? You're in luck! This wikiHow article will show you how to compress files by zipping them. If you right-click on a file or folder, then select Properties, you can se...
How to Start a Day in a Healthy Way
Mornings can be very busy and sometimes it’s hard to remember to be healthy. If you feel like your morning routine has become unhealthy and you’d like to make some changes, there are simple things you can do to improve it. Taking time to eat breakfast, wr...
How to Earn Trust Back
It can’t be seen, heard, tasted or smelled, but you certainly know when it is damaged and gone. Trust is a word given to a feeling that on one hand is so fragile, and on the other hand is profoundly stable. Relationships between people, companies, and cou...
How to Organize Papers
Between work, school, and family obligations, we can easily let our documents become disorganized. When the time comes to pay bills, refer to a contract, or refinance a loan, disorganized papers make life even more chaotic. The good news is there are actu...
How to Get Wavy Surfer Girl Hair
Having your hair in loose waves, like you just spent the day in the water, is a cute and fun hairstyle. It is easy to achieve beach waves and add texture to your hair. You can braid your hair overnight, scrunch your hair when it is wet, or use hot tools t...
How to Teach a Child to Read
Learning to read can be a long process, so it is never too early to prepare a child. While learning to read is a big milestone, it is important that the learning process be fun and engaging for the child. Reading should be something that the child comes t...
How to Adjust the Automatic Choke on an Aircooled Volkswagen (VW) Beetle
The automatic choke regulates the air/fuel mixture during engine start up. It produces a richer fuel/air mixture when the engine is cold, then gradually makes the fuel mixture leaner as the engine warms up. This is accomplished by a butterfly valve in the...
How to Unpop a Speaker Cone
Speaker cones get popped easily. Whether your children think it's funny or you've accidentally dropped your speaker during transit this article will help you unpop your speaker cone. This will improve sound quality. You may also use this method on Subwoof...
How to Acid Wash Concrete
Acid washing, also known as acid etching, prepares a concrete surface to accept a sealer. You can also use acid in weaker concentrations to remove white mineral deposits (efflorescence) and heavy grime. Acid washing is dangerous for people, plants, and me...
How to Acid Wash a Swimming Pool
Whether your pool looks like a swamp, or you just want a fresh, clean-looking appearance, acid-washing your swimming pool can help. Also called "drain and clean," pools need this type of cleaning when winterizing the pool isn't done correctly, or algae ha...
How to Organize Your School Notebook
Besides keeping information close at hand, straightening up your notes each day can be an easy warm-up or cool-down when you study and do homework. It can remind you of assignments and help you keep on top of your studies. And it can impress your teachers...
How to Care for Newborn Hamsters
Hamsters are born deaf, blind, thin-skinned and hairless, and they need proper care early on in order to survive. If your favorite hamster has gotten pregnant, you're going to need to learn how to take care of the mother hamster and her babies. Taking the...