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This wikiHow teaches you how to delete a locked or otherwise restricted file on your Windows or Mac computer. You can use Safe Mode or an app called Process Explorer on Windows, while Mac users can either use the Get Info window to unlock the file or forc...

Meat or poultry are important parts of a balanced nutritional diet, as they contain powerful proteins and other vitamins your body needs to be healthy. Some meats, however, also contain unnecessary fat and cholesterol, and choosing meat with these compone...

Slipcovers are a great way to extend the life of your couch or chairs. They are made to fit snugly over a couch and cover the upholstery. They can protect your sofa or update your home decor to a new color. Slipcovers often soak up spills and everyday wea...

This wikiHow teaches you how to close applications on your Android phone or tablet. Closing an app prevents it from running in the background, and can improve things like battery life and operating speed. If you're still having trouble after you've closed...

Microsoft Word 2007 can be useful for personal and business applications. You can create letters, flyers, mailing labels, greeting cards and documents of numerous types quickly and easily. Word 2007 also allows you to create passwords for opening and for...

Printing labels can be complicated if you are not familiar with how your printer is set up. Taking a few preparatory steps before you begin can help you avoid hassles and frustrations with your inkjet printer. Load labels into an inkjet printer by startin...

If garlic is a staple in your cooking (and why wouldn’t it be), growing your own at home is a great way to ensure you always have some fresh garlic on hand when you need it. Garlic doesn’t necessarily grow super quickly, but in the meantime you can regula...

Investment proposal letters are less formal than some business plans and similar documents. In some ways, an investment proposal is an abbreviated form of a business plan, wherein you can provide details about your business and the way you intend to use...

Hickory nuts are the fruit of the hickory tree, which is in the walnut family. There are over 16 species of hickory tree, and they share some similar characteristics, such as a compound leaf structure, a straight and narrow trunk, an average height of abo...

Diving headfirst feels exhilarating, and since it helps you swim faster and reach further depths, it opens up a whole new side of swimming in the pool. Learning to dive can be a little nerve-wracking at first, but good technique can help you can make the...

A lot of us love the look of straight hair, but some don't want the heat damage, don't have a flat iron on hand, or just don't the time to style it that way. Read on if you want a simple, easy way to straighten your hair without the heat!

To zip a PowerPoint file, open the file's location→ Right-click on the file→ Click on "Compress".

Vampires have been a major part of the Sims franchise since their introduction in The Sims 2, and are a favorite occult type of players everywhere. This wikiHow will teach you how to turn your Sim into a vampire in the Sims franchise.

An iced espresso is a cold and refreshing way to enjoy your morning cup of joe on a warm summer day. Making them at home is a great way to save money, and it allows you to customize your drink just the way you like it. Iced espresso starts with freshly br...

A flash memory card is used for storing digital media files. Its thin, compact design makes flash memory card storage disks well suited for devices like cell phones, digital cameras, camcorders and gaming consoles. Transferring data from a flash memory ca...

As companies earn profits, they can choose to either reinvest those profits in the company or distribute them to shareholders in the form of dividends. This is not a requirement (except in the case of certain "preferred" shareholders), but some companies...