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How to Search for a Word or Phrase in a PDF Document
If you have a long PDF document, you can easily search for words using the Find feature. This can be done in your default PDF reader, Google Chrome, or another browser. Here's how to search for a word or phrase in a PDF document using a desktop browser, i...
How to Merge Onto the Highway Without Crashing
Merging onto the highway is one of the more stressful lessons we all learn in driver's ed. Because highway conditions (and other drivers) are unpredictable, it's difficult to apply the same rules to any given situation. Understanding traffic laws and havi...
How to Overcome Boredom
Feeling bored? Overcoming boredom can be difficult, but there are many ways you can make a dull situation more entertaining. Find ways to channel your creativity by reading, writing, or making crafts. Take advantage of dull moments by being productive. Wo...
How to Become an Eagle Scout
Eagle Scout is the highest rank that can be attained in Scouts BSA (formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America.) To achieve this status, you must be an active member of the Boy Scouts who has advanced through all of the previous ranks. Then you have to a...
How to Write a Fanfiction
Fanfiction refers to a type of fiction using the settings or characters of existing work in tribute to it. If you're a big fan of a certain fictional universe, you may choose to write about some of its characters yourself, either expanding the official st...
How to Use "A" and "An" Correctly
It can be a little confusing to figure out where the indefinite articles "A" and "An" are used. Here is the proper way to use them.Note to Reader: A and An rules may differ in different countries. These rules are based in America and may or may not apply...
How to Exercise to Become a Better Swimmer
Swimming is a low-impact aerobic exercise, which also strengthens important muscle groups like shoulders, back, legs, hips, abdominals and glutes.[1] X Research source However, since swimming requires a lot of movements and muscles not typic...
How to Detect Diabetes in Dogs
Diabetic animals are unable to produce enough insulin to properly regulate their blood sugar. Insulin is responsible for transmitting sugars to cells for energy. With an excess of sugar in their system and without enough energy at the cellular level, diab...
6 Easy Ways to See Your IP Address on PC, Mac, Android & iOS
Do you need to find your computer, phone, or tablet's IP address? When it comes to your home or office computer, phone, or tablet, you'll typically have two IP addresses—a public IP address that's visible to other people on the internet, and a private IP...
How to Earn the Respect of Your Peers at School
You may feel like other kids at school don’t respect you, but you can change their opinion. Kids can be hard on one another, but they also recognize when someone is doing the right thing. The best way to earn the respect of your peers is to show respect a...
How to Make a Movie
You have a great movie idea, but how do you turn your vision into reality? Don’t worry—in this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make your own movie, from getting the necessary equipment to writing the script to actually filmi...
How to Hit a Tennis Ball
Looking to become the next Andre Agassi? Hold on there, it might take some time. But if you have realistic goals, tennis can be fun and not too difficult to learn. There are several fundamental strokes that beginners can start practicing: forehand, backha...
How to Brush a Dog's Teeth
Brushing your dog's teeth is an important part of overall care. Keeping your dog's breath fresh is just one good reason to brush regularly. Clean teeth can also boost the health, happiness, and longevity of your canine friend. Plaque and tartar don't just...
How to Clear a Sinus Infection
Your sinuses are cavities in your face that serve various functions, including moistening the air you breathe and producing mucus to trap and expel pathogens from your body. Sometimes, the sinuses can’t fight off the pathogens, leading to the familiar sym...
How to Donate Your Hair to a Good Cause
Many people are suffering from cancer and have lost their hair due to the effects of chemotherapy. Many other children and adults suffer from Alopecia, an auto-immune disease that causes permanent hair loss of which there is no known cause or cure. If you...
How to Kill a Cricket that's Loose in Your House
If you’ve got a cricket in your home, there are several different ways that you can kill it. Alternatively, you can also try to catch the cricket in a trap. Once you’ve taken care of the cricket, you can work on making your home less hospitable to cricket...