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How to Fix Bent Pins on a CPU
A CPU is both a critical and fragile piece of hardware. A drop to the floor or a failed attempt at mounting can easily result in bent pins. Bent pins will prevent the CPU from seating normally and likely cause hardware errors in your computer. Luckily, th...
How to Season Cast Iron Cookware
Cast iron is much beloved by serious chefs for its even heating and non-stick surface. And cast iron lasts nearly forever if you take care of it. Seasoning cast iron cookware is the essential part of this care. It is necessary to maintain its ongoing non-...
How to Grow Old Without Feeling Old
As you sit in the hospital waiting room, waiting for the baby to be born, you think back to the day when you had your first child. Now, here you are, looking forward to your first great-grand child. It's amazing how time flies by, and looking back can l...
How to Increase Your Speed and Finger Strength on the Fretboard
Sooner or later every guitarist reaches the point where they want to play longer and faster. Regular practice of basic techniques will not only speed up your playing and make learning new techniques easier, it will also strengthen your fingers so that you...
How to Massage Yourself
Do you feel stiff and sore after you wake up or get home from work? If so, your body may be growing tense and developing uncomfortable knots. Massaging yourself can help reduce these issues by loosening your muscles so you can relax. Ready to wind down an...
A Fun Guide to Playing Mafia With Your Friends
Trying to spice up your party? Mafia could be the perfect game for you! Mafia—also called Assassin, Werewolf or Village—is a group role-playing game that tests your powers of deduction. Set in an imaginary small village, players take on the roles of local...
How to Kill Roaches with Borax or Boric Acid
If you’re tired of surprise roaches scurrying across your floors and up your walls, borax is a lifesaver. This natural powdery substance, also called sodium tetraborate, kills insects like roaches, and it’s easy to use. In this article, we’ll show you how...
How to Practice Sight Reading Piano Music
If you want to improve your piano playing skills, you must learn how to sight read sheet music. Sight reading is the act of playing a new song by just reading the music. Before you can start sight reading, you'll need to know how to read sheet music and u...
How to Tell if It's an Acquaintance, Friend, Crush, or Love
Feelings and emotions can be complex and difficult to understand, especially when trying to decipher those of someone you know. Are you simply an acquaintance? Do they consider you a friend? Is it love or just a crush? There are many layers to relation...
How to Get Rid of House Flies with Cloves
While there are many deterrents used to get rid of pesky house flies from your home or other surroundings, cloves are among the most popular. To get rid of house flies with cloves, simply poke 20 to 30 whole cloves into an apple, place the apple in the mi...
How to Do a Secret Santa
The point of "Secret Santa" is to make Christmas shopping easier and to spread around the spirit of giving to those who you might not normally have on your Christmas list. It involves a group of people exchanging names for a secret gift exchange. Consider...
How to Bathe Your Cat With a Damp Towel
Washing a cat is perhaps one of the most difficult things a cat owner might have to deal with. This is largely because cats like to take care of their own cleanliness and hygiene, and are averse to being completely cleaned by their human companions. As a...
How to Reject a Guy Who Wants Your Number
If a guy is interested in you and asks for your number, who you really don't like or have no interest in him, the best thing is to get to the point and say "no thanks." Of course, that may not be your style, or you may feel safer trying a different option...
How to Change Spark Plugs in a Car
Like all mechanical parts, spark plugs wear out, but they're a relatively easy-to-fix issue that you can learn to diagnose and correct with the right tools and the right know-how. If you've never changed spark plugs in a car before or just need a refreshe...
How to Sneak Out of Your House
There comes a time in every teenager's life when sneaking out of the house must be done. There's a party to be seen at, friends to meet, and general things to ensue. How do you get out of the house without waking mom, dad, and the family dog? Read on.
How to Calculate Horsepower
Horsepower is a unit of measurement that calculates power. It was originally coined by a Scottish engineer to compare the power of steam engines with the power of horses. This article will show you how to calculate the horsepower of your cars engine, an e...