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How to Play the Lute
The lute is a classical and historical musical instrument that's still crafted and played today. Unlike a guitar, the lute has “courses,” or sets of two strings, which give it a more lyrical and expansive sound. Although this instrument can have up to 13...
How to Receive a Gift from iTunes
If you've received an iTunes gift, it can be either a code you can redeem for a monetary value or a code for a specific song or album. Most often, you'll receive an email with the code, and you'll just need to click Redeem Now to receive your gift. This w...
How to Apply Gold Leaf to Paper
Gold leaf is a type of real gold that has been hammered into a thin sheet. It has been used throughout the ages in paintings and mixed media artwork. Putting gold leaf on paper makes beautiful designs stand out on their own, or adds depth to paintings and...
How to Block Sun from Windows
Blocking the sun from coming in through your windows can make it easier for you to see television and computer screens clearly, as well as reduce your heating and cooling costs. To either completely or partially block the sun from shining in through your...
How to Express Condolences in an Email
Writing a condolence email is a thoughtful way to express your grief for someone's recent loss of a loved one. When crafting your email, focus on providing comfort and sharing memories you have of the deceased. Offer to help them with something specific,...
How to Heal Vocal Cords from Acid Reflux
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a type of digestive disease in which stomach acid comes up to your esophagus and irritates your food pipe lining, including your throat and vocal cords. If you’ve had acid reflux for a long time, you may have damaged or i...
How to Find Your Social Security Number
Social Security numbers are issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to all US citizens and permanent residents. Ideally, you know where your Social Security card is and can check it if you can't remember your number. However, if you've misplace...
How to Work at SpaceX
SpaceX is a company owned and operated by Elon Musk. They do special projects like rocket launches, space exploration, and spacecraft design. They are currently the fastest growing provider of launch services, which means that jobs there are extremely sou...
How to Massage Lower Back Pain
Most of the time, lower back pain goes away on its own within a few days. If it doesn't, lower back pain can be managed with a combination of massage and exercise. To relieve lower back pain through massage, ask the masseuse to concentrate on the quadratu...
How to Treat a Cut on the Bottom of Your Foot
A cut on the bottom of your foot can be an absolute pain to deal with, since it’s hard to stay off of your feet entirely as it heals. Luckily, most smaller cuts heal on their own after a few days. To ensure that a cut heals properly, rinse your wound out...
How to See Someone's Recently Added Friends on Facebook
Did your friend get a new friend on Facebook and not tell you about it? You can look at Facebook's Recently Added tab on your friend's profile to find out if they've been making new friends. Although this part of Facebook is not available in the mobile ap...
How to Reset Spotify
If you find that Spotify's algorithm doesn't suit you anymore and you want to reset your Spotify account, you can either close and open a new account or continue listening to the kind of music you prefer and wait for Spotify to catch on to your change. Th...
How to Take CBD Oil for Shingles
Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster (chickenpox) virus, so if you’ve ever had chickenpox, you’re at risk of getting shingles. This condition causes a painful rash and itching that usually lasts for 3 to 5 weeks. However, about 10 to 18% of people w...
How to Pack in a Small Suitcase
Packing can be a challenge if you can only bring a small suitcase. Luckily, there are several ways to ensure that you’ll have everything you need on your trip. Start by narrowing down your packing list, using tried and true strategies like the 5-4-3-2-1 r...
Quick and Easy Ways to Preserve Dill in Your Freezer
It’s easy to extend dill’s shelf life and flavor by placing it in the freezer. Once you’ve washed and dried the herb, you have a few options—freezing the dill in freezer-safe bags, freezing it in oil, and freezing it as a paste. We’ll walk you through eve...
How to Set Up OpenGL GLFW GLEW GLM on a Project with Visual Studio
Installing and configuring OpenGL, GLFW, GLEW, and GLM, as well as starting your first project in Visual Studio 2022 using the GLFW-GLEW-GLM Template, are the first hurdles that this article will help you overcome. It will presume that you are running Win...