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7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Mac OS X

7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Mac OS X

2025-10-04 22:10

If you want to capture a funny chat conversation, show someone an error message on your computer, share instructions on how to complete a task, or even contribute to a wikiHow, screenshots are the ideal solution. With screenshots, you can show others what appears on your computer screen.

How to Use Twitter (with Pictures)

How to Use Twitter (with Pictures)

2025-10-04 22:10

This wikiHow teaches you how to use Twitter, including how to create an account and upload tweets. Step Part 1 of 7: Creating a Twitter Account Step 1. Open Twitter Visit https://www.twitter.com/ through your computer's web browser.

How to Create Icons Using Paint (with Pictures)

How to Create Icons Using Paint (with Pictures)

2025-10-04 22:10

This wikiHow teaches you how to create a Windows icon file using Microsoft Paint and Paint 3D in Windows 10. However, there are some limitations you'll find with the regular version of Microsoft Paint when creating icons. Therefore, you can use Paint 3D to create more complex icons if necessary.

3 Ways to Study for Tests

3 Ways to Study for Tests

2025-06-01 06:06

It's called a test/exam that thrives like weeds, right? You take one exam and there's another exam waiting around the corner. It's time to show those exams who's in charge: you're sure to get a lot of "A" and "B" marks soon.

How to Make the Most of Life as a Teen (with Pictures)

How to Make the Most of Life as a Teen (with Pictures)

2025-06-01 06:06

You may want to make the most of your teenage years. Living seriously in this time can help develop good habits for adulthood. There are several ways to improve life as a teenager. Set goals and desires, pursue success academically and in other areas, cultivate a sense of self-worth and image, and make sure you develop positive relationships.

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How to Make Peanut Butter: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make Peanut Butter: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

Peanut butter is an ingredient that you can easily and inexpensively make in your own kitchen. Making your own peanut butter can also be a healthier option than commercial peanut butter sold in stores, because homemade peanut butter is preservative-free.

4 Ways to Cook Brown Rice

4 Ways to Cook Brown Rice

Broken rice or brown rice is much more nutritious than plain white rice and can be both healthy and filling. Cooking brown rice is very simple and easy, but it takes a little more water and time than plain white rice. Here's how to cook brown rice using several methods.

3 Ways to Make Pecan Pecan Pie

3 Ways to Make Pecan Pecan Pie

Pecan nut pie is a delicious dessert that is especially delicious on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other cold winter days. In this recipe, the pecans will be mixed with a sugar-based filling that contrasts perfectly with the buttery pie crust.

How to Crack a Macadamia Nut: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Crack a Macadamia Nut: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

Macadamia nuts are very hard to crack, even after being boiled or roasted. A regular nutcracker won't be able to crack these nuts, and other harsh methods like cracking them with a hammer can cause the soft nuts inside to crumble. Read on to learn about two methods you can use to crack a macadamia nut.

How to Cook Bulgur (with Pictures)

How to Cook Bulgur (with Pictures)

Bulgur is a grain product that has been half boiled, dried, and ground into a powder. Bulgur is a cereal commonly used in Middle Eastern, Southern Asian, and European dishes. You can quickly cook bulgur with boiling water, then season it and use it in recipes as needed.

3 Ways to Prepare Black Rice

3 Ways to Prepare Black Rice

Black rice is a medium grain rice that is easy to prepare and easy to use in other recipes. Once cooked, this rice turns dark purple in color and has a unique taste with a soft texture. Unlike other rice, black rice does not cook well in a rice cooker.

3 Ways to Fix Overly Soggy Rice

3 Ways to Fix Overly Soggy Rice

Stomach so hungry but the rice you just cooked ended up too mushy, sticky and not tasty enough to eat? Do not worry! In fact, rice that is too soft in texture can still be improved, you know! For example, you can try to evaporate or drain the excess liquid contained in the rice, or process the rice into various other dishes that are no less delicious.

4 Ways to Cook Pinto Beans

4 Ways to Cook Pinto Beans

When made properly, pinto beans are soft and tender after cooking. Most people cook pinto beans on the stove, but pinto beans can also be prepared in a slow cooker. Soaking the beans beforehand is one of the recommended ways. These are the things you should know when making pinto beans.

How to Cook Champorado: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Cook Champorado: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

Champorado is a traditional Filipino breakfast made of sticky rice, milk and chocolate. This delicious and sweet dish is usually served as a dessert in Western countries. Although loved by many in the Philippines, making the perfect champorado is not easy.

How to Cook Rice: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Cook Rice: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

Cooking is something that almost anyone can do. Cooking is a relaxing but rewarding way to end your day, and it doesn't have to be complicated. Rice is a versatile staple of many different regional cuisines. Rice is the main dish and is quite easy to make if you follow these basic steps.

How to Avoid the Risk of Food Poisoning Due to Eating Undercooked Nuts

How to Avoid the Risk of Food Poisoning Due to Eating Undercooked Nuts

Have you ever eaten undercooked peanuts? Besides being disgusting, eating beans that are not cooked properly can also lead to food poisoning and indigestion! The reason is the pectin content in peanuts known as phytohaemagglutinin or hemagglutinin.

How to Process Oak Acorns into Food and Drink

How to Process Oak Acorns into Food and Drink

Like other nuts that are included in the true nut variety, acorn or more commonly known as oak nuts / oak tree seeds is a food that is very rich in nutrients and popular enough to be processed into various food and drink recipes in the past.

4 Ways to Cook Beans

4 Ways to Cook Beans

Cooking beans at home is an easy way to add delicious flavor and lots of nutrition to your next meal. Rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants, nuts are not only a versatile base for many dishes, but also offer many health benefits. Besides being able to quickly and easily cook beans straight from the can, prepare beans by cooking them on the stove, using a slow cooker or pressure cooker, you can also control the taste, additives, and types of beans.

4 Ways to Cook Barley

4 Ways to Cook Barley

Barley or barley is a high-fiber cereal with a nutty taste that contains many important minerals. Barley is perfect for savory dishes, and can be turned into alcohol after fermentation. Depending on how it's cooked, barley can have a soft or chewy texture.

3 Ways to Peel Pumpkin Seeds

3 Ways to Peel Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are also known as Pepita. These seeds are usually found in pumpkins and plants belonging to other pumpkin tribes. Most pumpkin seeds are stored in a white or yellow shell which is also known as husk. The seeds themselves are green and flat.

3 Ways to Cook Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)

3 Ways to Cook Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)

Preparing black beans takes a long time, but the delicacy it produces is well worth the effort. All you need to cook these delicious beans is a steady dish, boiling water, and of course, some black beans. Step Method 1 of 3: Washing Black Beans Step 1.

How to Process Red Beans: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Process Red Beans: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

Kidney beans, also known as rajma, are a staple food commonly used in Indian and Western dishes. Generally, red beans are processed into soup, chili, curry, lettuce, and various rice-based dishes. Because kidney beans are very rich in protein and vitamins, you can use them instead of meat or eat them straight.

3 Ways to Cook Canned Peas

3 Ways to Cook Canned Peas

Peas are a healthy vegetable and easy to prepare. You can eat it straight, make a salad mix, cook it with chicken, etc. Canned peas are also easy to prepare and can be cooked quickly. To serve delicious canned peas, you can boil, roast, or microwave them!

How to Cook Azuki Beans (with Pictures)

How to Cook Azuki Beans (with Pictures)

Adzuki beans are very often used in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean dishes, but you can also use them in Asian dishes and as a substitute for other beans on your favorite American menu. These beans are rich in protein and low in calories compared to other beans, including black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, white beans, and chickpeas.

3 Ways to Cook Lentils

3 Ways to Cook Lentils

To legume connoisseurs, lentils may seem like a simpler version of legumes. In fact, lentils are one type of bean that is very rich in benefits, you know! Besides being full of protein and fiber, lentils are also very low in calories so they are good for consumption by those of you who are on a diet.