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How to Close Port 21
When doing routine computer maintenance, you may run a port scan and discover that a number of ports are open. Ports are docking points that your computer uses to accept and send information to and from programs. Malicious Internet users may use open port...
How to Get Your Driving Permit
One of the most exciting parts of being a teenager is learning how to drive, or if you're already an adult, being able to drive yourself to places. But before you're ready to hit the road, you'll have to go through the process of obtaining your learner's...
How to View XML Files
This wikiHow teaches you how to view an XML file's code. You can do this on any computer by using the built-in text editor, a browser, or an online XML viewer.
How to Apply Advantage to Cats
During a flea infestation, your cat may become unbearably itchy and develop a condition called flea allergy dermatitis (also known as flea allergy hypersensitivity).[1] X Research source Moreover, their fleas can jump onto you and even make...
How to Paint Circles
There's something a little nerve-racking about trying to paint a perfect circle, especially if you're attempting to do it freehand. Fortunately, you can make your job a little easier by using a stencil or drawing a faint guideline with pencil before you p...
How to Use Parchment Paper in Cooking
Parchment paper, also often called “baking paper,” is a super handy item to have in your kitchen! It can be used on baking sheets, inside cake pans, and on other baking containers to act as a barrier between the dish and the food being baked or cooked. It...
How to Make a Paper Money Pouch
Money is a common gift for occasions such as birthdays, graduation, New Years, and Eid. Instead of giving it by hand or in a plain envelope, why not make a custom money pouch instead? Making your own money pouch will allow you to customize the pouch to th...
How to Check a Car Before Driving
Driving an automobile is one of the potentially most dangerous things people do, but you can prevent certain problems if you know how to check your car before driving. Visual inspections may prevent an accident caused by a blown tire, and many other poten...
How to Paint a Motorcycle Tank
Painting a motorcycle tank is way to customize your motorcycle, but not everyone knows how to paint a motorcycle tank. The gas tank on a motorcycle is a highly sensitive part, and there is a specific technique to painting it safely so that you get a smoot...
Accounting for Donated Assets: Recording Transactions & More
When donations are given to an organization, usually a nonprofit entity, those donations have a "worth" and must be counted as an asset for that company. The value of assets that have been donated is normally based on what those assets would cost if purch...
How to Install Lowering Springs
Installing lowering springs refers to the process of customizing your car's suspension, enabling it to ride closer to the ground. The process is not difficult, so anyone with garage access and a little know-how can accomplish this modification. Since lowe...
How to Use Switchwords to Clear Negative Thoughts
Switchwords are powerful words you can use to connect directly to your subconscious mind. In this article, we'll show you how to use switchwords to hack your subconscious and remove negative thoughts.
The Ultimate Guide to Canceling a DIRECTV Subscription
This wikiHow article teaches you how to cancel your DIRECTV subscription by calling a customer service representative and requesting that the service be cancelled. If you have a DIRECTV STREAM subscription, which is similar to Netflix or Hulu, you can can...
How to Read a Racing Form
Racing forms, which are typically sold at race tracks, are independent publications that provide a comprehensive history of the horses participating upcoming races. They are an invaluable tool for “handicapping;” determining the probability that a horse w...
The Best Ways to Store Fresh Garlic So It Stays Strong
Garlic is considered to be an herb, but it is actually a strongly flavored bulb closely related to an onion. It is used in a variety of ways in cooking and sometimes for medicinal purposes. Fresh garlic bulbs can be found in your local grocery store or in...
5 Quick Ways to Make Desktop Icons Smaller
If your desktop icons are too big, you can easily reduce the size to Medium icons or Small icons. You'll just need to right-click (or control-click) your desktop. You can also change the size of your iPhone or Android icons. Here's how to make desktop ico...