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A layup is considered the easiest shot in basketball, because it's taken so close to the basket that odds are you'll score every time. Since you're moving toward the basket when making a layup, the most important part of a layup to master is the footwork....

This wikiHow teaches you how to organize your computer's files by creating a filing system out of folders.

Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is an ancient Chinese "internal" or "soft" martial art often practised for its health-giving and spiritual benefits; it is non-competitive, gentle, and generally slow-paced.[1] X Expert Source Frank BlaneyCertified Tai...

For centuries, the sea has captured the spirits of sailors and adventurers all over the world. In his poem "Sea Fever", John Masefield claimed that all he needed was "a tall ship and a star to steer her by" to feel complete. Breaking into the sailing worl...

While there's certainly nothing wrong with being a nerd, and certainly nothing wrong with being yourself, sometimes life demands we act as social chameleons. Whether its for a job fair or for meeting a new group of people, there are occasions where some h...

Want to contact your favorite movie star, singer or acting performer to let them know how much you like their work? Or maybe you're starting an autograph collection? Meeting or contacting a famous person can be difficult because of their busy schedules an...

Losing a spouse is one of the most painful experiences one can be put through. You may feel completely numb, or like you are in shock; the world may pause around you.[1] X Research source Losing a loved one changes your entire life, especial...

Cleaning a stove can feel like a massive undertaking, but it's actually quite simple. Whether you have a stove with gas or electric burners, you can easily clean the burners, drip pans, and the stovetop. Remember to take safety precautions when working wi...

Smoking tobacco from a hookah is a major step up from smoking dry cigarettes. You can purchase many different flavors of shisha to make smoking as pleasant as possible. If you don't have a place nearby to buy a hookah, then you can create your own out of...

Do you need to convert grams (g) to pounds (lbs), or pounds to grams? It's easy to do. All you need to know is that 1 g = 0.0022 lbs, and thus 1 lb = 453.6 g.[1] X Research source From there, conversion is just a simple multiplication pro...

Sometimes, security starts to seem like a good thing. If you're tired of playing the field, or are interested in turning a good relationship into a serious commitment, you may have a lot of questions about how to make it work. You can learn to tell whethe...

It is rarely a good idea to pop pimples, since doing so can cause scars or worsen your breakout. If you must pop a pimple, the best way to prevent damage is to use a needle. Alternatively, applying a wet rag can gently remove a whitehead. Using your hands...

Your room is a wreck and you need to clean it—but you just can't seem to get motivated. We've been there! It's not easy to get excited about the idea of cleaning, but there are ways to make cleaning more fun and little tricks you can try to get the job do...

This wikiHow teaches you how to fix a pixel that won't change color on your LCD monitor. Stuck pixels are usually a color other than black or white, and can often be fixed in a couple of different ways. If your pixel is dead instead of stuck, it cannot be...

Need to make a certain line of text stand out in your PDF document? This wikiHow article will show you how to highlight text in a PDF on your PC or Mac using Adobe Reader DC and Preview.

If you aren't Daniel LaRusso from The Karate Kid who just so happened to live next to the karate master Mr. Miyagi, chances are that you are going to have to do some serious research before deciding what type of martial arts you want to pursue. You’ll nee...