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How to Alter Startup Programs in Windows XP
If you've been using Windows XP for a while, you may have noticed that your computer is taking longer to boot up. This is because programs are adding themselves to your start up, and they all have to load before you can start using the computer. Just foll...
How to Wash a Baseball Cap
Washing your baseball cap will keep it fresh and can make it last longer. It's easy to do using just some mild detergent and a cloth. Some hats can even be washed in the dishwasher. With a few tips you can make sure to use the best method to keep your cap...
How to Remove Odors from Your Car
Nobody likes a smelly car. It's unpleasant to sit in your car and smell a bad aroma, and you may feel embarrassed if you're giving friends a ride. Fortunately, in most cases, it's relatively simple to remove a bad smell from your car. Start with taking ou...
How to Automatically Turn On a Computer at a Specified Time
This wikiHow teaches you how to make your PC or Mac computer start up at a specific time. If you're using a PC running any operating system (Windows or Linux), you can schedule automatic startups in the system BIOS. If you're using a Mac, you can set up a...
How to Avoid Bumps When Plucking Hair
Plucking facial and body hairs can often lead to unsightly red bumps. There are several ways to prevent this. You should sooth your skin on a regular basis and before and after shaving. Healthy, moisturized skin will be less prone to bumps. You should als...
How to Do a Snowboard Turn
You see the pros gliding down the hill - back and forth, back and forth. You wish you could be just like them, and turns out, you can! With a little practice, you'll be able to glide smoothly down the hill, just like them!
How to Group and Outline Excel Data: Easily Collapse Rows of Info
Outlining (grouping) data in Excel is a great way to organize and summarize data. This feature nests your information into up to eight levels. Inner levels have the detailed data for the surrounding outer level. As long as your data has column headings an...
How to Remove Bugs, Tar, and Sap from Your Car
Bugs, sap and tar can build up on your car and bite into the paint, leaving unsightly marks and affecting visibility. Luckily, all three substances can be cleaned off without going to much expense. See Step 1 and beyond to learn how to remove sticky debri...
How to Get a Tan
People tend to look great when they have a bit of a tan—it adds a warm glow to the skin, masks blemishes, and helps make colorful clothes stand out. It can be tricky business, getting the right tan—there are UV rays to worry about, awkward orange colors t...
Can You Use a Lemon to Lighten Your Skin? Risks, Benefits and What Works
If you’re looking for a way to lighten your skin naturally, you’ve probably stumbled upon the lemon juice lightening method. While lemons do contain some key vitamins, putting lemon juice on your skin isn’t the best (or safest) way to lighten dark marks....
How to Play Guitar
You can use a guitar to play anything from death metal to classical and everything in between. Learning to play guitar is more approachable than learning to play many other instruments, once you master a few basics. You, too, can learn how to get started...
How to Watch Television
Whether you’re a Game of Thrones fanatic or a nightly news watcher, there are so many different ways to get your TV fix. Go with traditional cable if you like live television, like sports or talk shows, or choose from one of the incredibly popular streami...
How to Have Fun at School
Going to school day after day can get boring after a while. Sometimes you need some inspiration to make going to school fun again. By connecting to your school through clubs and activities, socializing with friends, and making sure you’re prepared every d...
How to Get Students' Attention Quickly without Yelling
Getting the attention of an entire class can be a challenge no matter what age group you’re teaching. While it can feel intimidating, there are strategies you can use so your class is ready to learn. If there’s an individual student that still isn’t payin...
How to Write a Check on a US Bank to a Canadian Payee
With the world being increasingly interconnected, needing to make transactions across country borders is becoming more and more common. If you need to write a check to a Canadian payee, you may worry about international banking complications. However, by...
How to Determine the Rental Cost of a Property
Setting the right rent for your investment property involves more than simply trying to make a profit. Tenants have so many choices when it comes to rental properties, so you have to make yours stand out. This means setting the right rental price that a...