How To
How to Dedupe Records in a Spreadsheet
Many of us deal with very large lists in Excel, such as large mailing lists. Excel 2007 has a built-in deduping feature, but deduping can be done in almost any spreadsheet software.
How to Make a Cape
A cape can be used for fashion or for costume purposes. It's a fairly straightforward item of clothing that has been used throughout the centuries to add warmth, increase stature or improve appearance. From Red Riding Hood to the catwalk, a cape looks goo...
How to Get Quality Sleep
The quality of your sleep is just as important as the quantity. Getting the right number of hours every night is unlikely to benefit you if you are frequently waking up, if you sleep at wildly different times, or if you sleep shallowly. Alcohol, caffeine,...
How to Make a Paper Popper
A paper popper is perfect for scaring or pranking your siblings and friends. By folding a piece of paper correctly, you can create air pockets that will make a loud popping sound if you snap the paper down using the right technique. All you need is one pi...
How to Get Togepi in Pokémon Games
Togepi is a cute and fun character in all the Pokémon games! You can learn how to get and enjoy this character in Pokémon Platinum, Diamond, and other versions easily by following our instructions. See Step 1 for more information.
How to Watch Naruto
Naruto is a very popular Japanese manga series about Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who tries to become the strongest and most powerful ninja in his village. There are ten anime films about Naruto, a TV show, several video games and novels based on the man...
How to Set up a Wireless Network in Windows XP
This is a walkthrough of setting up wireless (IEEE 802.11 also known as WiFi) home networking with Windows XP.
How to Cut an Avocado
Don't be daunted by this delicious morsel of food. Avocados are about as easy to cut as they are good for you. Then, when you've finally extracted the avocado meat, there's no shortage of things that you can do.
How to Say Shut Up in Spanish
There are a variety of ways to say "shut up" in Spanish. They are of varying severity but they all get the point across. If you want to learn to say "shut up" in Spanish, for whatever reason, just follow these easy tips.
How to Put Lighter Fluid in a Lighter
Your lighter is out of fluid. While you might think it's time to toss it and pick up a new one at the store, you can actually save money and resources by refilling it. Yes, even the “disposable” lighters. No need to drop a few dollars on a new one when yo...
How to Be the Real You
Everybody is different. Whether you are a comedian, nerd, great cook, athlete, or love politics, all people have their own niche in life. Finding out who you really are and embracing your uniqueness is a healthy way to live your life. Once you discover yo...
How to Start a Siphon (Fish Tank)
For optimum fish health, fish tanks must be drained 25% on a weekly basis. This can be done by way of a siphon, and your fish can stay in the tank. A simple aquarium vacuum kit can be purchased at most pet stores. This kit can be used to siphon a tank, us...
How to Act when Your Boyfriend Tells You That You're Beautiful
So you hear the big words! They're not "I love you," but they're "you're beautiful." A large and awkward pause dominates the conversation as your boyfriend waits for an ideal reply. You don't want to sound big-headed, but you don't want to appear under-co...
How to Get An Elderly Person to Bathe or Shower
When you are faced with an elderly person who is reluctant to take a bath or shower, it can be difficult to know where to begin with trying to change their routine. But if you approach the situation carefully, you should be able to encourage the person t...
How to Straighten Curly Hair
Curly hair is beautiful, but sometimes you want to go straight and flat for a special occasion or a certain style. With the right preparation and protection, your straightened hair can last for several days--and help you feel glamorous and stylish the who...
How to Be a Successful Business Woman
All over the world, women are shattering glass ceilings and proving that they have what it takes to be successful business leaders. Here is some practical advice for becoming a successful business woman.