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How to Build a Trebuchet (1 Meter Scale)
A trebuchet is a device used in the Middle Ages to launch very heavy objects at opponents during battle. Trebuchets work by using a counterweight system turning the falling energy of the back end into a high speed launch of a heavy projectile.[1] X Res...
How to Direct Actors
Actors and actresses have a reputation for being hard to work with, but this isn’t always the case. For the most part, directing is fun and rewarding! Directing allows you to collaborate with other creative individuals to work on a project that is fulfill...
How to Know if You've Been Hacked
This wikiHow teaches you how to recognize signs that your computer or account has been hacked, as well as how to take proactive steps to prevent further hacking. Keep in mind that the bulk of modern "hacking" involves either stealing computer or account i...
How to Be a Singer Songwriter
Being a singer songwriter is a dual craft - you must be both a good lyricist and an excellent performer to be successful. Having a strong background in music is key, but you must also be willing to put in the work to improve your singing and writing skill...
How to Use a Guitar Whammy Bar
A whammy bar (also called a tremolo arm) is a device attached to electric guitars that bends the strings. Classic guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen used the whammy bar for their dramatic solos. The whammy bar creates an unique sound that c...
How to Check the Charge of a Dell Laptop's Battery
Do you have a Dell laptop but don't know how much charge it has? Can't turn the laptop on? Just about to go outside and wait for the taxi? This is help you with that task!
How to Check the Charge of a Dell Laptop's Battery
Do you have a Dell laptop but don't know how much charge it has? Can't turn the laptop on? Just about to go outside and wait for the taxi? This is help you with that task!
How to Read Algebraic Chess Notation
Algebraic chess notation, based on a system introduced by Philipp Stamma,[1] X Research source is a system for recording chess movements. Being more concise and less ambiguous, algebraic chess notation has become the standard method for reco...
How to Get Wavy Hair Overnight (Braid Method)
Wavy hair is a fun, glamorous hairstyle for work or play, but creating waves with a curling iron is a time-consuming task. Thankfully, however, there’s another method to get flowing waves in a fraction of the time, and with none of the heat damage. By sle...
How to Download Fonts from Dafont
This wikiHow teaches you how to download fonts from https://www.dafont.com for Windows or Mac computers.
How to Tame Your Guinea Pig
Guinea pigs, or cavies, are beloved pets in most parts of the world.[1] X Research source They are friendly, easy to handle, and active. When you first bring a guinea pig home, you will have to be patient as it gets used to you and its new...
How to Play American Indian Flute
The American Indian Flute is a fun and fairly easy instrument with a rich history. Its six holes and two chambers make it unique from other flutes. To play it, you’ll need to learn how to hold the flute, seal the holes with your fingers, blow air through...
How to Make a Bomb Bag
Making a bomb bag is a fun and safe experiment for kids of all ages. A bomb bag is essentially a Ziploc or sealable bag in which you add warm water, vinegar, and a small amount of baking soda. After adding the ingredients, you seal the bag and wait for th...
How to Truncate Text in Excel
This wikiHow teaches you how to shorten the appearance of data in Microsoft Excel. To do this, your full, unshortened data will need to be entered into Excel first.
How to Choose Comfortable Underwear
Underwear isn't usually the most exciting type of clothing to shop for, but boy, are you in trouble if you pick the wrong pair! No one wants to feel their undies pinching, sagging, rolling, or rising up all day because that means you're stuck tugging at t...
3 Ways to Splice a Rope Together
“Splicing” is the process of weaving the ends of a length of rope into the body of the rope itself, or into another rope. It’s handy in boating or other outdoor activities to make secure loops, prevent the ends of rope from fraying, or even joining 2 leng...