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How to Determine the Resale Value of a Computer
Wondering how much your desktop or laptop computer is worth? We'll show you how to determine your computer's resale value so you know how to price it when it's time to sell!
How to Handle Valentine's Day in a New Relationship
Valentine’s Day for new couples may feel as awkward as a 10-ton gorilla doing ballet, given that your feelings for one another are very new and you're not sure where your relationship is headed. Whether you’ve been on only one date or have been seeing eac...
How to Develop Interpersonal Skills
Chances are, you'll have to interact on a variety of levels throughout your life. Whether you're interviewing for a job, starting a new relationship, or communicating as part of a team, interpersonal skills are important. You've probably already noticed t...
How to Determine the Difference Between Palm Tree Species
Palm trees are so named because many of them feature fan-shaped, or palmate, fronds. There are over 2,600 species of palm trees, including some that can withstand temperate climates with cold winters. The distinguishing characteristics of palm trees are t...
How to Make Your Resume ROAR (Results Oriented and Relevant)
Two of the most important characteristics of a resume are that the resume must be Results (not task) Oriented And Relevant to potential employers. Unfortunately, many resumes present the reader with life histories and/or restated job descriptions (task or...
How to Make a Simple Handmade Birthday Card
There are several different ways you can make a birthday card, but that doesn't mean you need to spend a lot of time on something complicated. Making a simple homemade birthday card is quick and easy. Take just a few minutes to let your creative juices fl...
How to Dice Tomatoes
Tomatoes are used in a seemingly infinite amount of recipes and often need to be diced. Dicing tomatoes is a quick, simple process anyone can master with some practice. Both Roma and regular tomatoes can be diced and then added to salads, soups, casserole...
How to Clean Stainless Steel Jewelry
Stainless steel jewelry is popular because it is lightweight and has a trendy look. It can last a long time and look like new if you keep it clean. It does get dirty from time to time, and when that happens, you will need to clean it. Fortunately, there a...
How to Shorten Your Period
Periods are a normal and natural part of life. At the same time, they aren't usually "fun," so it's understandable if you want yours to be as short as possible. The average period lasts 2 to 7 days and isn't always regular—some periods might be longer, wi...
How to Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry
Turquoise jewelry is beautiful, especially when paired with silver. However, cleaning can be tricky. It's vital to clean the silver part and the turquoise part separately. Keep any polish or cleaner you use for the silver off the turquoise. With a little...
How to Adopt a Guinea Pig
Adopting a guinea pig is a much better way to acquire a pet guinea pig than buying from a pet store. When you adopt a guinea pig through an animal shelter or a rescue agency, you're giving a home to an animal in need. Adoption also cuts out unethical bree...
How to Study Computer Science
These days, understanding how to use a computer is helpful in many areas of life, from work to school to socializing. Computer science is a field of study that takes computing to the next level, understanding not just how to use the computer but how the c...
How to Reduce Floor Noise
Flooring often produces creaks and noises in addition to amplifying sounds like footsteps. This is especially true with older buildings, poor construction, or hardwood floors. There are a number of ways you can muffle noisy floors, according to the proble...
How to Fill out a Guarantor Form
A guarantor is someone who agrees to take financial responsibility for another person. People who are young or have bad credit will often need a guarantor for things like loans and rental agreements. In order to be a guarantor, it is likely that you will...
How to Get over Being Shy in Front of Your Crush (Girls)
Don't you just hate it that you're so shy in front of your crush? You don't want to move or talk, and you just stare at them? It's even more frustrating when you keep thinking about it when you're around them, not knowing what to do. You just want to scre...
How to Control Mood Swings
It's happened a million times before. You're walking along, feeling just fine, when suddenly an interaction with a friend or a stranger, or even an idle thought, leads you into what feels like a pit of despair. Or maybe you're happily hanging out with fri...