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How to Forward a Port on Any Router: Easy Guide
Are you playing a game or using an app that requires certain ports to be open? If you are using apps like BitTorrent clients, or multiplayer servers for games, they may require you to set up port forwarding. You may also need to set up port forwarding i...
How to Change Your Image
Everyone views themselves a certain way, but the way everyone else sees you may not match up. If you’re no longer satisfied with the version of yourself that you show to other people, it may be time to alter your public image. Changing your image isn’t ab...
How to Count Sheep: Does It Really Help You Sleep?
Has a loved one ever told you to "count your sheep" before you go to bed? Believe it or not, counting sheep isn't something they made up! This sleep theory has been around for centuries, and some say it's a helpful trick that makes them fall asleep faster...
How to Escape from Killer Bees
Killer bees, otherwise known as Africanized Honey Bees, are a species of bee that tenaciously defends their hive. The name "killer bee" is a bit misleading because the bee is actually smaller and its sting is less venomous than other bee species. However,...
How to Treat a Heart Attack
About every 34 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack. The physical damage due to heart attack can be minimized by early intervention, so prompt recognition of the signs of a heart attack and immediate transport to a hospital is crucial and great...
How to Avoid Getting Beat Up by a Bully
You wake up, go to school, and next thing you know, a bunch of bullies insult you and shove you around. You feel intimidated. What should you do? Unfortunately, most people have experienced bullying in some form. If you’re concerned about physical violenc...
Is Your Dog Pregnant? Tell-Tale Signs Puppies Are on the Way
So, your dog’s acting different, but she’s not in heat…could she be pregnant? The early stages of pregnancy can be a bit tricky to spot right away, but if you know what to look for, you’re golden. Luckily for you, we’ve laid out everything you need to kno...
How to Remove Dish Soap from a Dishwasher
If you’ve ever accidentally put dish soap into your dishwasher instead of dish detergent, you know the kind of mess it can create: a huge bubbly mess that doesn't just clear up by running the dishwasher. If you happen to be dealing with an avalanche of s...
How to Dress Like a CEO (Men)
Exude the confidence and power of a successful CEO by being able to choose the right attire for the occasion, pick out quality suits, and add tasteful accessories. Never underestimate the power of “dressing to impress!”
How to Keep Your Voice from Cracking
Vocal cracking occurs when a voice is under strain, either from the rapid growth of the larynx as a result of puberty or from pushing the voice into higher or lower registers. A lot of the time, drinking a glass of water or tea will prevent voice cracks....
How to Remove a Processor Fused to a Heatsink
When removing processors, you may occasionally find that it has become fused or stuck to the heat sink (that is, the processor pulls out of the socket while the socket's lever is locked). Reasonable force may not be enough to remove it and, at this point,...
How to Build a Lesson Plan: Templates, Requirements, and More
As a teacher, developing a thoughtful lesson plan is an essential part of your job. Not only do your lesson plans lay out everything you’ll do in a given class, but they can be shared with subs to complete your lessons when you’re out sick, and administra...
How to Type
Do you look at the keyboard and type each letter at an unbearably slow speed? Impress your friends and family by learning how to type faster! The following steps will increase your ability to touch-type at a faster speed. If you follow the steps in this a...
How to Use the Memory Palace Technique
If you’ve ever read about Sherlock Holmes, you may wonder how anyone can possess so much information in just one brain. We’ll let you in on a secret: the world’s most famous literary detective used the most powerful memory technique in history: the memory...
How to Properly Align Rank Insignia on Marine Uniforms
The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) requires that members wear the proper rank insignia on their uniforms. The type of insignia changes with the rank of the marine. Enlisted marines, warrant officers and commissioned officers wear different insignia and follow d...
How to Travel to Antarctica
Travelling to Antarctica is one of the most exhilarating trips you will ever take. Although it's expensive, it's truly spectacular. A trip to Antarctica is something that you and your travelling companions will never forget. It is an inhospitable and dist...