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How to Create an Image Map Using Gimp
An image map is an image with URLs "mapped" onto it. You can dress up your website or personal start page with an image map with your favorite sites that you like to visit. There is a lot of software that you can do it, but this article will use Gimp.
How to Get a Guy to Ask You Out
To get a guy to ask you out, you have to subtly let him see that you want to get to know him, and drop hints that you're ready for a date. There are a few things you can do to make him see that you want him to ask you out, from using positive body languag...
How to Get a Kiss from a Girl You Like
Have a crush on a great girl? How exciting! You might be looking to take the next step by sharing a kiss from her, and if that's the case, you're in luck. Below, we've included all the tips you need to set yourself up for success, and make sure the two of...
How to Make a Bun for Short Hair
If you have enough hair to pull back into a ponytail, you have enough hair for a bun. You can give the impression of having more volume by pinning back your hair instead of twisting it like you would if your hair were longer. Wear a high ballerina bun, a...
How to Clean a DVD Player
Does your DVD player need a spring clean? Don't know how to clean it? Read on...
How to Dispose of Dry Ice Safely
Dry ice comes in flake, pellet, or block form. It is commonly used for transporting temperature-sensitive items, making fog effects, or doing scientific experiments. To get rid of dry ice, it is best to let it return to its gaseous form in an open space w...
How to Write Birthday Cards
Birthday cards are a wonderful way to let someone know that you are thinking of them on their birthday. Start with “Happy Birthday” and then add a few heartfelt and sincere sentences. Take the opportunity to share well wishes, kind words, funny memories,...
How to Prevent Soil Erosion
Erosion is the loss of soil. As soil erodes, it loses nutrients, clogs rivers with dirt, and eventually turns the area into a desert. Although erosion happens naturally, human activities can make it much worse.
How to Sterilize a Needle
Sterilizing and disinfecting needles are two different things. While they both decontaminate, disinfecting only reduces the number of bacteria and contaminants and doesn’t guarantee safety from infection. Sterilization, on the other hand, completely remov...
How To Talk on a Radio (or Walkie Talkie)
This is how to talk on a radio or walkie talkie for business or group use.
How to Change a Typewriter Ribbon (and When to Do It)
The typewriter ribbon acts as an inkwell for the hammers of your keys. The ribbons last a long time, but they do eventually wear out. You'll know that it's time to replace your typewriter ribbon when the ink begins to wear thin. The process is easy if you...
How to Roll a Filter Cigarette by Hand That Requires Little Effort
Practice makes perfect. With this method I learned to roll my own cheap cigarettes in a short time and hopefully, you will too.
How to Face Paint a Butterfly
A butterfly design can incorporate a person's facial features to great effect. This technique is great for party or carnival, but can also be used to match a theme of your cosplay, fancy dress, or theater costume. Take your time while painting and make us...
How to Defeat Melody in Luigi's Mansion
Melody Pianissima, a piano player, is a ghost in Luigi's Mansion. She can be a little tricky at times, but she is actually pretty simple once you get the hang of it. Read the rest of this article to find out how to defeat this piano-playing ghoul.
How to Clean Hairspray off of a Curling Iron
Spraying your hair with hairspray and then using a curling iron is a great way to make your curls last a long time. However, this process can lead to getting hairspray stuck all over your curling iron. Hair spray all over your curling iron can lead to it...
How to Change an Icon in Windows 7
Perhaps you have a Windows 7+ computer/laptop and you think your icons need to look different. If so, this is the article for you.