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How to Kill Norovirus
Research suggests that you can get norovirus through interaction with an infected person, by eating contaminated food, touching contaminated surfaces, or drinking contaminated water.[1] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
How to Retract a Resignation Letter
You thought you wanted to leave your job, so you submitted a resignation letter, but then—wait! You want your job back. Unfortunately, you need to make that resignation letter disappear. Begin by drafting a letter retracting your resignation.[1] X Expe...
How to Take an Apical Pulse
The apical pulse refers to the pulsation at the apex of the heart. The heart in a healthy person is situated such that the apex is in the left part of the chest, pointing down and to the left. It is also sometimes referred to as the “point of maximum im...
How to Overcome an Addiction to Electronics
If you're reading this article, your probability wondering, "How am I supposed to stop using my electronics?" If you're tethered to your cell phone (iPhone, Samsung, Android), iPad, laptop/computer, television, video games, or other electronic devices, yo...
How to Edit Your Education on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a popular social media site that focuses on business and networking. You can use it as a means to add contacts and connect with coworkers (past and present) as well as potential business associates. In short, LinkedIn helps bring people who ha...
How to Care for a Hyacinth Macaw
The hyacinth macaw, or blue macaw, is the largest of all parrots whose coloration is a stunning cobalt blue. It requires more intensive care than other birds, and is not well-suited for an introduction to bird care. However, given the right living conditi...
How to Check Your Bank Balance
You probably make most of your financial transactions electronically, which makes it hard to track your spending. Fortunately, your bank keeps a record of all of your transactions for you, so all you need to do is check your balance. The easiest way to mo...
How to Avoid Hurting Insects
Like humans, insects are animals that sense harmful stimuli and seek to avoid them. Some scientists believe that insects are conscious and hence are aware that they're in pain when injured. Christof Koch, one of the world's leading neuroscientists, said:...
How to Format a PC
Formatting a drive will delete all of the data on it and create a new file system. You'll need to format a drive in order to install Windows on it, or to start using it if you're installing an extra drive. You can format a drive to quickly erase all of th...
How to Live Without Social Media
You don’t need social media to live a fulfilling life. Devoting less time to social media will help you recover time you didn’t know you had—time you can spend on the stuff that makes you truly happy. Whether you’ve decided to give it up entirely or cut b...
How to Remove a Video from Your Watch Later List on YouTube
Deleting videos from your Watch Later list on YouTube may be easy. However, looking for these buttons to delete them seems to fool most people. This article will explain this process to you.
How to Keep a Cavity from Getting Worse
Cavities, small holes in your teeth that can enlarge over time, occur when the protective enamel of your teeth is eaten away by acids and bacteria. When the enamel is removed, the cavity continues eating away at your tooth in a process known as “tooth dec...
How to Get Ready to Leave the House
For a large number of people, leaving the house isn't as simple as it seems. Sure, you could grab your wallet or handbag, the car keys or bus pass, and simply go. However, for most people, there is an array of things to think about and do before leaving....
How to Put Music on Facebook
Putting music on your Facebook page will allow you to share your favorite songs and albums with your Facebook friends. You can either put music on Facebook using the sharing feature available on most third-party websites, post links to music directly in y...
Simple Steps to Install Linux on Your Chromebook
With the latest updates to ChromeOS, you can enable Linux in the developer settings. This will create a Linux environment you can use to install Linux apps and run Linux commands in a Terminal. This wikiHow article teaches you how to enable Linux on a C...
How to Thread a Necchi Sewing Machine
Necchi was an Italian company that began in 1919 shortly after the end of World War I. Their 20th Century sewing machines are still popular among sewing enthusiasts, but by the 1980s production of domestic Necchi sewing machines ceased in Italy and all d...