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How to Install RAM
Has your computer started to feel a little sluggish? Maybe it’s not performing like it used to, or can’t keep up with the latest software? Upgrading your RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to quickly improve your computer’...
How to Stretch a Canvas
Before you paint a masterpiece, a canvas needs to be stretched just right for it to work and hold paint properly. If you're a painter, learning to stretch your own canvases is a great way of saving money and keeping your overhead low and keeping yourself...
How to Sharpen a Pencil With a Knife
Perhaps one of your friends has mentioned that they prefer to sharpen pencils with a knife. Or maybe you just need to sharpen a pencil but don’t have a sharpener. Either way, sharpening pencils with a knife is not only especially practical, it is an art i...
How to Play Hacky Sack
Footbag, more commonly known as hacky sack, is a sport that can be played individually or with a group of people by kicking a bag with your feet. It’s a pretty simple concept, but if you’ve never played it before, you may be a little intimidated about try...
How to Make a Guy Jealous
All is fair in love and war, they say, and in the battleground of love there are few weapons more powerful than jealousy. If you want to make a guy jealous, then this wikiHow is for you.
What to Write in a Thank You Note After a Funeral (& Who to Send Them To)
When a loved one passes the living can be left with quite a deal to do, including acknowledging all the help and kindness they’ve received. Writing thank you letters can be daunting, but we’ve done our best to find you the easiest, most heartfelt ways to...
How to Be Friends with Your Parents
When you’re much younger, an equal friendship with a parent is generally off the table. That’s because traditional child-rearing practices like setting and enforcing rules get in the way. However, as a kid, you can still work to build a better relationshi...
How to Change a Crank
A bike's cranks must be properly maintained to keep your bike operational. These are the arms connected to the Bottom Bracket (consisting of axle, bearings, etc.) via the axle(usually square on the ends). If you need to change your cranks, you can do so a...
How to Choose Vitamin Supplements
Many vitamins and nutrients are necessary for a healthy life, but you may not be getting enough of them. Deciding whether or not you need vitamin supplements is difficult enough, and given the vast amount of brands and products, choosing the right supplem...
How to Make Your Friend's Older Brother Think of You Romantically
Your friend's older brother may think of you as one of the pipsqueaks who comes over for sleepovers and girl time with his kid sister. In reality, though, you’re a young woman with a serious crush on him. You may be wondering how you should act and what y...
How to Clean a Body Piercing
Body piercings are a wonderful form of self-expression, but your body will treat them like wounds that need to heal. This is why it's important to gently clean the piercing site with saline a few times a day. Go easy on yourself so your body can heal and...
How to Deal With Teachers That Hate Your Guts
School can be difficult if you have a teacher that seems to hate you. Oftentimes, teachers don't actually hate you, but have unresolved issues with you that need to be fixed. If you're willing to change your behavior, have honest discussions with your tea...
How to Use Google
Google may be synonymous with searching the Internet, but the services they offer are far broader than simple searching. From email to document creation, calendars to music, Google products can be used for almost every aspect of life online. Follow this g...
How to Persuade Someone to Quit Smoking
Persuading someone to quit smoking isn’t always an easy task. It’s possible that your smoker has tried to quit, but failed. It’s possible that they want to quit, but don’t have the tools or support they need to move forward. That’s where you come in. Your...
How to Do a Toe Touch
The toe touch is a classic cheerleading and dance move. You'll basically need to jump from a crouch as you raise and spread your legs. This trick shows up in a lot of standard cheerleading and gymnastic routines, and with a few tips and tricks you can mas...
How to Buy a Private Island
The process of buying a private island is similar to the process of buying any other kind of real estate, but there are a lot of additional considerations to take into account, such as accessibility and basic utilities. No matter what kind of island you a...