How To

Here is how to use GnomeBaker to make a CD in Linux. You don't have to use GnomeBaker to burn a CD, there are many burning software to choose from, like k3b for example.

The "slumber" part of a slumber party can easily be forgotten. You may look forward to having fun with your friends, but may be too shy to say you actually want to get some rest. Plus, a morning feeling cranky and sleep deprived is anything but fun. Remem...

Online shopping is becoming more common every single day, so it makes sense that knockoffs and scams are, too. So how can you be sure that that gorgeous, designer purse is the real deal—and not just a cheap fake? Don't stress, there are actually super eas...

When relating a story, do you wonder whether to say, "Hector and I went to the movies," or "Hector and me went... ." Here, you would say, "Hector and I went to the movies," but (despite what your mother may have told you) "Hector and I" is not always cor...

Do you have a hankering for a smelly prank? Is one of your buddies just asking for you to get even with him? If so, you're in for a treat. Actually, someone else is in for a mighty smelly time. Read on for several different ways to make a stink bomb.

Wrestling is a popular physical sport which you can compete in at the high school, college, amateur, or professional level. If you're interested in picking up a few wrestling basics, joining a local wrestling league or your high-school wrestling team is t...

Are you using a solar, graphing, scientific, or regular calculator at school but can't figure out how to turn it off? Don't worry—almost all calculators are designed to turn off automatically after a few minutes of no use. But if you need to turn the calc...

Choking is lethal and is a leading cause of accidental deaths. In the most drastic of situations, if the Heimlich maneuver fails, a tracheotomy, or cricothyroidotomy, may have to be performed to save the person’s life. This procedure should be a last reso...

Not everyone can lick their elbow. If you've been blessed with a particularly short upper arm, though, combined with an abnormally long tongue, learning the right reaching technique can help you make this supposedly impossible task a reality. See Step 1 f...

Noise pollution can be defined as an unwanted or disturbing sound that interferes with normal daily life, including sleeping, conversation, communication, or any other facet of existence that affects the quality of life. Causing not only emotional strain...

A clean engine bay can make it easier to conduct repairs or maintenance. If it's been a long time since you cleaned your engine, it may take a bit of time to allow the degreaser to soak through the grime, and a bit of elbow grease to brush off deposits o...

With unauthorized copies of movies and other media being sold around the world, you may be wondering whether that DVD is a counterfeit. If you are shopping from a street market or online seller, here is how to check for authenticity.

Splinters are “foreign bodies” that have somehow gotten under your skin. Most people have experienced a splinter caused by a tiny piece of wood, but you can also get splinters from metal, glass, and some types of plastics. In general you can remove most...

Balance is an important skill in horseback riding. Balance will help you control the horse through muscular movements, and it will keep you in the saddle if the horse spooks or bolts. A good balance begins with a good seat in the saddle. Once you have fix...

There are situations like boxing, MMA, and self-defense in which knocking someone out as quickly as possible might be the goal. In such situations, it might be the quickest way to end the fight. Generally, you knock someone out when you cause their head t...

Coffee is a flavorful drink with a vivid history surrounding it, but it can be an acquired taste. If you've never enjoyed coffee, you may not have found the right brew for you. Experimenting with different roasts, exploring a more broad coffee-drinking ex...