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2 Easy Ways to Use a Protractor
If you’re learning about angles in geometry, your teacher probably just asked you to find angle measurements using a protractor. If one look at this tool has you scratching your head, don’t worry! Learning how to use a protractor is actually super easy. I...
8 Simple Steps to Embed a Video or Playlist from YouTube
Embedding a YouTube video into a blog or website allows you to share videos freely across the internet. Since YouTube handles the video traffic, you don't have to worry about managing your site's bandwidth. Keep in mind this can't be done on mobile; it ca...
How to Add Files to a Memory Stick or USB Drive
Memory sticks--more commonly known as "flash drives"--are miniature portable hard drives capable of holding files, folders, pictures, and even entire programs or operating systems independent from your computer's hard drive. You can add files to a memory...
How to Ask a Question on Stack Overflow
Stack Overflow is a Q&A website where you can ask questions on a wide range of programming topics and get feedback from other users.[1] X Research source Stack Overflow also features a voting system that allows users to help select the best...
2 Simple Ways to Download Images From Flickr
You can easily save photos from Flickr to your computer, whether they're your images or someone else's. If you plan to use someone else's images, make sure they carry a Creative Commons License. Here's how to download images from Flickr.
How to Use Google Maps
Google Maps is an incredibly versatile tool that makes it quick and easy for you to find your way from point A to point B--whether that's a quick jaunt down the street or a cross-continental trip. Best of all, it's completely free. This wikiHow teaches yo...
How to Use Google Street View
Have you ever seen one of the Google Street View cars driving around your neighborhood? They have a large, ball-shaped camera attached to the roof, which allows them to take a continuous stream of 360° pictures. These pictures can then be accessed using G...
How to Make a Foot Spa
Your feet are precious; they carry you many a mile and help you to maintain your posture. It is no surprise that they may feel tired, calloused, or swollen by the end of the day. Give your feet the attention they really deserve by pampering them with a fo...
How to Care for Anal Fissures Postpartum
Experts say that anal fissures may cause pain when you have a bowel movement, itching around your anus, and bleeding from your anus. While these symptoms can be scary and may cause a lot of discomfort, it's very common to have anal fissures after you have...
How to Cook Squid
Though it sounds gourmet, squid is readily available, inexpensive and surprisingly easy to prepare and cook. If your memories of squid are of lengthy, chewy bites followed by a hard swallow, you should know that there are a variety of ways to cook squid t...
How to Use Citrus Fruit Peels in the Home and Garden
Citrus peels can be used in myriad ways instead of simply tossing them out or composting them. In a household that consumes many oranges, lemons, grapefruit, tangelo, and other citrus, making use of the peels can save you money and produce some wonderful...
How to Write a Hard News Article
While “soft news” articles (such as interviews, human interest stories, and reviews) offer the writer more flexibility with structure and personal opinion, “hard news” articles follow a precise formula. Known as the “inverted pyramid,” this formula is des...
How to Make Your Mother Happy
It can sometimes be hard to think of ways to make your mom happy beyond the obvious things such as flowers and gifts. While these things are nice, and most moms would not turn them down, there are many other ways you can show your mom that you care about...
A Guide to Writing a Simple Program in C
Want to write your first program in C? You'd be surprised at how easy it is, even if you don't have any experience with coding. The simplest way to get started is to install an IDE (a program for writing code) and a C compiler, and then experiment with so...
How to Be Good at Capoeira
Part game, part martial art, and part dance, capoeira is a beautiful practice with Brazilian roots that can improve flexibility, strength, reflexes, and health. We’ll guide you through the process of becoming skilled at capoeira through proper training an...
How to Freeze Plums
If you find yourself with an abundance of plums this summer, freezing them is a great way to preserve them for up to twelve months, so you can enjoy them until next year's crop is ready. Sweet, cold plums are delicious straight from the freezer, or you ca...