How To
How to Stop Being Homophobic
Homophobia is discrimination, fear, or hatred of gay (and often bisexual) people. It takes many forms, including acts of violence, feelings of hate, or gestures of fear. Both individuals or groups can be homophobic and can create hostile environments. Luc...
How to Get Luigi on Super Mario 64 DS
Super Mario 64 DS offers the classic, unforgettable gameplay of the original Super Mario 64 (for the Nintendo 64) with tons of extra features made possible with the Nintendo DS. Unlike the original game, you can now play as four characters — Mario, Yoshi,...
How to Play Gamecube Games on Wii
This wikiHow teaches you how to play games made for Nintendo's discontinued GameCube system on Wii consoles made before October 2011. Wii consoles made in October 2011 or later do not have ports for GameCube controllers and will not play the discs.[1] X...
How to Feel Lucky
Are you interested in attracting good luck and experiencing more success in your life? In this article, we'll show you how to use positive thinking to maximize your opportunities, attract good fortune, and enjoy the feeling of success.
How to Write Business Emails
Email overload! Many people in business get more emails than they can deal with. To make sure your business emails are well received you need to make them clear, concise and actionable. In addition, using the appropriate format and knowing what to include...
How to Open a Can
A pantry full of cans without a can opener doesn't have to be a depressing sight. It can be a challenge instead, and one you can win handily with nothing more than a flat piece of concrete or a spoon. Of course, a can opener is even simpler, and there are...
How to Sink the 8 Ball on the Break
Sinking the 8-ball on the break requires a skilled, practiced shot. The breaker--the player that "breaks" the rack, or triangular formation of pool balls, with the white cue ball--aims to knock the 8-ball into a pocket on the opening shot. In some variati...
How to Get Your Mind Off a Girl
Stuck on a girl? Everybody goes through it. Whether you've been through a break-up or are trying to get over a crush that didn't work out, you can learn how to move on and distract those frustrating thoughts. It'll get better.
How to Hide Braces
Braces are a fact of life for many of us, and the benefits they confer are important. If you are currently wearing braces, you know that in the end your smile will be straighter and your bite will be more comfortable. Meanwhile, however, it's common to fe...
How to Celebrate Saturnalia
Saturnalia is the Roman festival celebrated on the 17th of December honoring Saturnus, who introduced agriculture and the arts of civilized life. It was the season when agricultural work was completed; a sort of joyous Thanksgiving-type holiday of relaxat...
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Grow Your Hair (Boys)
One popular trend today is medium to long length hair for males. There are many young males who long to grow out their locks. But what happens when your parents are completely opposed to the long hair trend? There are many ways to help your parents see yo...
Pro Tips for Shinier, Healthier, & Fuller Hair
Having strong, shiny, vibrant hair can boost your confidence and make you feel ready to take on the world, and it's not hard to get healthy locks. We talked to the pros to find out what things they recommend that will have the biggest impact on the health...
How to Hem a Pair of Pants
Next time you find a pair of pants that are perfect in every way except their length, go ahead and buy them! Hemming your own pants is easy to do with a few basic supplies. You can use a sewing machine or do the job by hand. See Step 1 to get started.
How to Get the Help You Need: What to Say & When to Say It
Maybe you’re a new parent overwhelmed by keeping the house in order. Or maybe you’re a student struggling with a tough homework assignment. Everyone has been in a situation where they could use some help. Unfortunately, it can feel tough to ask for help....
How to “Get Sick” to Stay Home From School (& Avoid a Trip to the Doctor)
It’s just one of those days when you feel like staying home, but your parents aren’t going to let you skip school without a solid excuse. Faking sickness is one of the best ways to miss class, but how can you pull off a convincing act without raising too...
How to Password Protect Files on a Mac
This wikiHow teaches you how to create a password-protected disk image (DMG) folder on a Mac.