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How to Put Things in Perspective
Life can sometimes seem very overwhelming. This feeling can be normal, although it may be debilitating to routines and lifestyles. You should try and develop your own methods of putting your life in perspective, no matter what it is that has shaken you. F...
How to Make a Lot of Money by the Age of 20
You’re a teenager in the prime of your life, 13 to 20, the opportunities are all the same for all teens. You’re full of energy and have big ideas but you have no money to do the things you want to do. Your parents maybe aren’t rich and even if they were t...
How to Improve Your Mother Daughter Relationship
Face it. You don't always bond with your daughter. She might be busy on the computer, the phone, with her friends, or with schoolwork. When you try to talk to her, she doesn't listen, or just leaves the room. She thinks that you are embarrassing, and you...
How to Activate Telnet in Windows 7
Telnet is a command line tool that is designed for administering remote servers through the Command Prompt. Unlike earlier versions of Windows, Windows 7 (and its predecessors) does not come with the Telnet client installed. You will need to activate it b...
How to Discipline an Older Child
Disciplining methods for older children are quite different. You can't treat older children like young children, babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers, but that doesn't mean older kids can't be disciplined. There are still ways you can punish bad behavior...
How to Write a Script Treatment
A treatment is a summary of a script, which is meant to explain the main points of the plot. It also gives good description of the main characters involved in the story. Treatments have no strict page limit, but shorter is usually better. Treatments are a...
How to Remove Stuck Contact Lenses
Most wearers of contact lenses will, at some point, experience difficulty removing them. This problem is especially common for people who haven't been wearing them for very long. Contact lenses can get stuck because they are dried out from too many hours...
How to Identify Wasps
Wasps are one of the most misunderstood insects out there. In fact, most people picture one kind of wasp—the yellowjacket—when they think of a wasp! In reality, they’re one of the diverse groups of insects out there, and there are all kinds of different w...
Identifying Brown Recluse Spiders: Unique Characteristics
These shy little spiders are most known by their dark-brown violin markings, which is why they're also called "fiddle-back" or "violin" spiders. Although many people are afraid of them and they have a bad reputation, brown recluse bites are actually very...
How to Remove a Fish Smell from a Refrigerator
The key to getting rid of a fish smell in the refrigerator is to empty the fridge and clean everything thoroughly. Then, use deodorizing products like baking soda, fresh coffee grounds, and crumpled newspaper to absorb leftover smells and get rid of the b...
How to Open Linux Firewall Ports: Ubuntu, Debian, & More
Do you need to allow inbound or outbound connections to your Linux system? If you're using firewall software like Iptables, Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW), or Firewalld, you can easily open ports from the command line. For products like ConfigServer Firewal...
How to Get Download Games in the Background (While Xbox Is Off)
Downloading the bytes and bits of an entire game over the internet takes a lot longer than downloading a wikiHow article.[1] X Research source Naturally, your Xbox needs some time to get the game, but this could slow your connection during a...
How to Make Your Hair Look Gray for a Costume
There are several ways to temporarily color your hair gray if you are trying to go all in on a costume. For a quick solution, you can brush talcum powder or white face powder into your hair to coat it, then spray with hairspray to set the powder into your...
How to Draw Zebra Stripes
Zebra stripes can be used to decorate anything from a drawing of an Equus quagga to your next piece of artwork, and, you only have to stick to black and white if you're after accuracy. Patterns are fun to doodle, can add a touch of flair to an everyday it...
How to Have a Clean Face Without Cleanser
Regular face washing is a must for keeping your skin fresh and free of oil and dirt. If you’ve run out of face cleanser, or just want to give your skin a break from chemical products, you can keep your skin healthy and glowing--and save money--by using na...
How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, and express your own emotions, as well as to perceive and respond to the emotions of others.[1] X Research source These skills help you manage your stress levels and commun...