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How to Discharge a Capacitor
Capacitors are found in a number of electrical appliances and pieces of electronic equipment. They store excess electrical energy during power surges and discharge it during power lulls to provide the appliance with a constant, even supply of electricity....
16 Strategies for Handling Someone's Insecurity
Whether they're a friend, family member, coworker, or romantic partner, dealing with someone who's insecure can be exhausting. But if you treat them with kindness and respect, they'll become more trusting of you and might even rebuild their self-confidenc...
How to Easily Solve Trigonometric Equations
Did you get homework from your teacher that was about solving Trigonometric equations? Did you maybe not pay full attention in class during the lesson on Trigonometric questions? Do you even know what "Trigonometric" means? If you answered yes to these qu...
How to Find a Queer Relationship in High School
Dating in high school is hard for everyone, but the stakes are even higher when you identify as a queer teen. You know you want to enter into a romantic relationship, but you’re not sure where to start. Figuring out your romantic options may be challengin...
How to Teach the Sidestroke
The sidestroke is a great stroke to start with when teaching new swimmers. It’s best to begin by teaching the kick and arm movements separately on dry land. Once your students have the kick and the arm movements down, you can ask them to put it all togeth...
How to Make Your Parents Leave You Alone
Do you have the feeling your parents are hovering over you too much? It's normal for your parents to be involved with your life, but sometimes you need boundaries. As you and your parents grow, your relationship must also evolve. You need space to becom...
How to Teach Creative Writing
Creative writing is one of the most enjoyable types of writing for students. Not only does it allow students to explore their imaginations, but it helps them to structure their ideas and produce writing that they can be proud of. However, creative writing...
How to Know if She's Right for You
There are few more enjoyable feelings than finding a woman who complements you perfectly. When you do, you might find yourself feeling happy and smiling even when she's not around. But knowing if she is right for you isn't always easy. The best thing to r...
How to Work on a Suicide Hotline
Working on a suicide hotline is important, serious work that can truly make a difference in someone’s life. While you will receive thorough training before you ever take your first call, remember that one of the most valuable tools you will bring to a cal...
How to Respond to an OSHA Complaint
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), your employees have the right to turn you in for any number of work-related safety violations, including use of hazardous materials, fire protection, or noise exposure. Knowing how to respond to an OSHA...
How to Charge a Home Air Conditioner
One of the most expensive items on your electric utility bill in areas with hot summers is the cost of operating a central air conditioner. If your unit doesn't have the correct amount of refrigerant, this cost can be even higher. Here are some steps to...
How to Cope With a Clingy Girlfriend or Boyfriend
Of course you care about your girlfriend or boyfriend, but you may want more space than she or is willing to give you. Perhaps he or she always calls you whenever they find him or herself in a time of need (which may be daily) or is constantly requesting...
4 Easy Ways to Edit Text on Any Website Using HTML
Do you want to edit the text on a web page to fool a friend? Most modern browsers are equipped with Developer Tools, which allows you to look at and change the code on a web page. You don't need to be familiar with coding to do this; it will only take a f...
How to Stick to a Diet
Creating a diet plan is hard enough, but sticking to it is even harder. You might have been dieting for a few months, or just a few weeks, and are finding it hard to stay focused and motivated. If you really want to stick to your diet, then you have to fi...
How to Be Well Behaved at School
Carry yourself well, stay under control, be polite at all times, and you will develop a good reputation for being well-behaved. Good behavior makes a good impression on teachers and administrators and they'll be inclined to put in a good word for you. A s...
How to Create a School Project on the Layers of the Earth
There are 5 layers of the Earth: the crust, the upper mantle, the lower mantle, the liquid outer core, and the solid inner core.[1] X Research source The crust is the thinnest outside layer of the Earth where the continents reside. The next...