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How to Check a PC Operating System
Are you not sure which operating system you have installed on your computer? We'll show you exactly how to find out what operating system you have installed on your computer, such as Windows or Linux, and which version you're running.
How to Install Interior Doors All by Yourself
If home improvement isn't your specialty, installing a new door may seem like an impossible task. You may be surprised that with the right tools and information, it's really not that difficult. This article covers installing an interior, wooden door. Befo...
How to Germinate Peas
Peas supply a wide variety of nutrients to your diet. Depending on the type--from sugar snap peas to dry peas to green garden peas - they provide high amounts of fiber, iron, protein, Vitamin C, lysine, tryptophan and carbohydrates. Peas are a cool-season...
How to Check a New York State Nursing License
Prior to being employed as a registered nurse in New York State, an individual must first have her or his license verified. Knowing how to correctly verify and check a nursing license is important when you are considering hiring a nurse for yourself or to...
How to Rename a Drive
Computers typically use drive letters to name and organize storage volumes. This is true whether the volume is internal storage (HDD or SDD), a USB drive, or a CD/DVD drive. To keep things organized, you can name a drive yourself. On Windows, you can a...
How to Reduce Fat in Arms (for Women)
If you’re trying to lose weight, you may strive for sculpted, toned arms with no flab or jiggling. Reducing fat in your arms as a woman means doing arm strengthening exercises, trying sports or activities that help to build arm muscles, and maintaining a...
How to Make a Digital Clock
Digital clocks can be used to tell time at a glance. They became quickly more popular than the older sweep hand clocks, now known as analog clocks. The time derived by analog clocks came from either a pendulum or a spring. Pendulums are unusable on moving...
How to Uninstall Windows 7 from Your Computer
Want to remove Windows 7 from your computer? We'll show you how to replace Windows 7 with a different operating system, such as Ubuntu or Windows 8.1, as well as how you can delete Windows 7 from a PC that has multiple operating systems installed.
How to Write a Late Payment Letter
When making a payment for a bill or a loan, the best thing you can do is to pay on time, every single time. In an ideal world, this would always be the case. However, sometimes things occur that prevent you from making a payment on time. Sending a late pa...
How to Ask for a Favor
One of the reasons we make friends and acquaintances is so that we'll have a network of people who can help us when we run into difficulty. Unfortunately, even if you've got plenty of potential helpers at your disposal, asking for a favor can be a difficu...
Accessing CenturyLink (Embarqmail) from a Web Browser or Email Client
If you are a Centurylink customer (formerly Embarq and CenturyTel) and you are wondering how to log into your email account, the following steps should help get you in.
How to Serve Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the better known full-bodied red wines. It was originally produced in the Bordeaux region of France and has been popular for centuries. California has become a popular producing region for domestic Cabernet. The bold and heart...
How to Install an Ethernet Jack in a Wall
If you’re planning on adding a new Ethernet jack to one of the walls in your home, you can save a few bucks by doing it yourself. Installing a network jack is surprisingly easy, and only takes a matter of minutes with the right tools and know-how. Start b...
How to Account for Stolen Inventory
Retailers often employ special accounting treatments that aren't seen in other industries. Because inventory controls are so important to these companies, they have developed several methods for tracking and accounting for the flow of inventory, from prod...
How to Add Text Transitions and Animations in PowerPoint
Adding eye-catching transitions to the individual slides of your PowerPoint presentation can enhance your message, increasing the chance that your viewers will remain interested. Some of the most visually appealing transitions are those that add text to a...
How to Maintain a Clean Toilet
Keeping a toilet clean is essential to your health and the health of your family. Maintaining a clean toilet is not only better for your health but also more pleasant for visitors. While it is not recommended that you use bleach on most toilets because it...