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How to Change Windows Startup Sound
Want to change the sound you hear when you boot up your older PC? We'll show you how to replace the boring startup chime with something more dynamic in Windows 8, 7, and Windows XP.
How to Deal With an Ex in Social Situations Without Losing Friends
Just because you've been through a breakup doesn't mean you have to stop hanging out with your mutual friends. Our guide will show you how to handle the social scene so you can minimize any awkwardness as you move on.
How to Define Curly Hair
If you have curly hair, it might become a struggle at times to take care of your hair and define your curls on a regular basis. As mainstream hair care methods and products might prove useless for your frizzy, flyaway curls, it is natural to get frustrate...
How to Know when to Split Pairs in Blackjack
In most versions of Blackjack, when you are dealt a pair (two of the same card), you have the option to split them into two new hands. You are dealt two more cards (one for each new hand) and your bet is doubled. You play each hand normally — you get two...
9 Quick and Easy Ways to Start a Fire by Yourself
To survive in the woods, learning how to start a fire is essential. Fire offers warmth, protection, and a place to cook and sterilize tools in an emergency. However, matches and lighters can be fickle—and easy to lose or get wet! In this guide, we'll teac...
How to Get Started Learning Malay Language
Malay is considered one of the easiest Asian languages to learn - it has no plurals, conjunctions, or verb tenses! Whether you are a beginner looking to learn a couple of vocab words for fun, or are looking for a in depth start to learning the language, t...
How to Cut Elegant Paper Snowflakes
We all probably learned how to make a simple paper snowflake at some point when we were kids, but here's the "grown-up" version of this favorite childhood wintertime craft.
How to Calculate Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on Equity (ROE) is one of the financial ratios used by stock investors in analyzing stocks. It indicates how effective the management team is in generating profit with money the shareholders have invested. The higher the ROE, the more profit a comp...
How to Survive In a Boarding School
Are you going to a boarding school? It can be really stressful at first, as you're going to be living away from your parents and friends, but life at boarding school can be better than you thought! If you need some tips and tricks to have a good time at b...
How to Know If a Guy Wants to Kiss You at a Movie Theater
Going to the movies is a classic and fun date, but figuring out if he wants to kiss you at the movies can be intimidating. If you don’t know whether he wants to kiss you or not, you can read his signals to figure it out. You should pay close attention to...
How to Write a Note to a Boy You Like
Sometimes, it’s hard to put our feelings into words. This is when a nice note or letter comes into play. It’s often easier to say how we feel on paper than it is face to face. If you like a boy, but are scared to tell him, don’t worry! Put your feelings d...
How to Deal With People Who Make Fun of Your Appearance
It can be really hurtful if someone makes fun of you for how you look! If you interact with people like this regularly, you might be wondering the best way to handle the situation. Being poked fun at constantly can not only hurt your feelings, but can d...
How to Play Around the World
Around the World is a basketball game that tests your accuracy and precision when shooting. Each player must make a series of shots in a row in order to win. Miss two shots, however, and you need to start over. Whether it's for practice or for a little fr...
The Ultimate Guide to Having a Wake-Induced Lucid Dream (WILD)
A wake initiated lucid dream, or WILD, is when you enter a lucid dream directly from the waking state, and are aware of the transition from wakefulness to dreaming. Most recorded lucid dreams are "dream initiated," stemming from an ordinary dream.[1] X...
How to Repair a Crochet Blanket
Crocheted blankets for children are much loved and greatly treasured items. So, you've got a lovely crochet blanket from Grandma that is coming undone? Here are tips to help you get that keepsake blanket back into a usable condition.
How to Knit Socks
Knitting socks can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! You can knit socks on a loom even if you have never knit before. If you are a little more experienced, then you can try sock knitting with a pair of straight needles. Or, if you have even more...