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How to Remove a Thymoma
A thymoma is a tumor that grows in the thymus gland which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Thymoma is sometimes associated with myasthenia gravis, a paraneoplastic syndrome in which a patient experiences muscle fatigue and a loss of...
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 Keep Yourself Healthy After Recovering from an Eating Disorder
You've completed the hardest step of your recovery from an eating disorder, but it's not quite over yet. You'll still need to take steps like sticking to a meal plan and avoiding triggers to stay on track. Managing your emotions will also help you avoid r...
How to Replace a Flush Valve
If the flush valve on your toilet stops working properly or you have a leak, it can be time to replace the flush valve. Although plumbing work can seem like a job best left to the experts, you can replace the flush valve on your toilet with minimal hassle...
How to Import Contacts from Excel to an Android Phone
If your contacts are stored in an Excel CSV file, it's easy to import them into your Android. The trick is to make sure your CSV file is formatted using Google's standard formatting, which ensures that the name, address, phone number, and other fields imp...
How to Get Through an Airport
This article is written for those who have never used an airport or flown before, and do not know what to expect. The article covers the basics of how to get through an airport and out the other end, what to expect, as well as some useful travelers' tips.
How to Use Shodan
Shodan is a type of search engine that allows users to search for Internet-connected devices and explicit website information such as the type of software running on a particular system and local anonymous FTP servers. Shodan can be used much in the same...
How to Treat Focal Seizures in Dogs
Focal seizures occur when your dog experiences a surge of electrical activity in one part of the brain. They are different than generalized seizures because focal seizures only affect part of the brain, and therefore, part of the body. However, that doesn...
How to Enlarge Email Fonts on Mac
If you’ve been squinting your eyes out trying to view those very little, hard-to-read fonts of the email messages on your Mac computer through the Mail app, then you don’t have to worry anymore. You can enlarge the email print on your messages to make it...
How to Keep Your Resume to One Page
While a longer resume may be merited if you're applying for an executive-level position or have 20+ years of experience, for most people a one-page resume is sufficient. Any longer than that and you run the risk that the hiring manager won't read the whol...
How to Treat Heart Failure in Dogs
While heart failure is generally the end result of a diseased heart, there are still ways that you can help to prolong your dog’s life and make him as comfortable as possible, particularly if heart failure is diagnosed early on. These treatments involve c...
How to Use Relative Clauses in the English Language
A relative clause is a type of dependent clause — a phrase that cannot stand on its own to form a complete sentence. As a result, relative clauses are always attached to a full sentence by commas. A relative clause is used to modify (or describe) a noun i...
How to Install a Smart Cover on an iPad
The Smart Cover is a good accessory to have with your Apple iPad. It conveniently attaches itself to the tablet using proprietary connection features at the left portion of your tablet. The Smart Cover will protect your device and keep the display clean,...
How to Annotate a Poem
When you’re reading poetry, it’s common to struggle with understanding what the poem means. Fortunately, annotating a poem can help you figure out what the poet is trying to say. Although it sounds complicated, annotating is just a way to take notes when...
How to Safely Take Out a PICC Line
A PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) is a type of catheter, normally inserted in the upper arm. A PICC line is a safe, stable way to deliver intra-venous (IV) medications. It can stay in the body for weeks or months, alleviating the need to sub...
How to Write a Process Essay
A process essay, otherwise known as a how-to essay, tells a reader how to perform a particular task. The best process essays follow a clear step-by-step organization. Start by providing your reader with a time estimate and general summary of the task. The...