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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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3 Ways to Make Your Own Drum

3 Ways to Make Your Own Drum

Have you ever wanted to own and play drums, but felt the price of this instrument was too expensive to buy? Or maybe you want to add to your collection of percussion instruments at a low cost. Whatever the reason, homemade drums are easy and fun to make from a variety of materials.

3 Ways to Repair Damaged Plastic

3 Ways to Repair Damaged Plastic

The majority of people think that it is easier to dispose of damaged plastic furniture than to repair it. But actually, repairing plastic is easier than you might think. The key to making a repair that doesn't leave a mark is to melt the plastic so that it can be joined to an intact surface to form a stronger bond.

3 Ways to Engrave

3 Ways to Engrave

Artists and engravers have carved metal or wood for centuries, and produced many works from this branch of art. Today, new laser engraving tools and other engraving machines can be used to engrave plastic, gemstones, and other materials that are difficult to engrave.

3 Ways to Make Gift Ribbons

3 Ways to Make Gift Ribbons

Want to beautify your gift, bag or skirt? Ribbons can decorate almost any type of item. Most ribbons can be made using any type of ribbon. However, use ribbons that have wire edges for complex ribbon ties to make them last longer. Beautiful ribbon shapes can be made with plastic, fabric, satin, or silk ribbons.

3 Ways to Get the Best Seating in the Cinema

3 Ways to Get the Best Seating in the Cinema

Not all seats in the cinema have the same arrangement. In fact, some seats in theaters are better than others. Finding the best seats at the cinema is easier if you consider how to buy your tickets and choose your seats carefully. Step Method 1 of 3:

How to Measure Head Size to Make a Hat: 4 Steps

How to Measure Head Size to Make a Hat: 4 Steps

If you're looking to get into the art of making hats or are tired of hats that don't fit, try measuring it yourself and have the hat made just for you. Step Method 1 of 1: Taking Head Measurements for Hats Step 1. Measure around the head Start by measuring the line from your forehead to the hairline.

How to Clean an Old Book: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Clean an Old Book: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

Old books are like a romantic bond to the past which is unfortunately quite fragile. Dust, light stains, and pencil marks are quite easy to remove. However, more serious damage from insects, acids, or moisture is difficult-but not impossible-to repair.

3 Ways to Clean Stuffed Animals

3 Ways to Clean Stuffed Animals

Stuffed animals are very popular among children of all ages. So, it is important to know how to clean it properly. Make sure you always read the label so that the doll is not damaged or torn. Use a soap that is safe, either for the doll's material or for your health.

How to Make Anklets (with Pictures)

How to Make Anklets (with Pictures)

The anklet perfectly reflects the relaxed summer feel, the long flowered skirt, and the scent of freshly trimmed grass. This bracelet is a symbol of friendship and a unique accessory to complement any type of outfit. Bracelets are easy to make and make great gifts for loved ones or friends.

How to Prepare for a Marine Training Camp

How to Prepare for a Marine Training Camp

Marine training camps in the United States are challenging even when compared to other branches of the military in the United States. People who wish to become Marines (or "poolees" while waiting to report to boot camp, "recruits"

3 Ways to Clean Ancient Coins

3 Ways to Clean Ancient Coins

If you are an amateur coin collector or are just starting out with old coins, you may want to clean your old coins. Cleaning a coin can make the images on both sides of the coin look clearer and remove dirt and dust that has accumulated over the years or even decades.

3 Ways to Imitate the Style of Famous Characters

3 Ways to Imitate the Style of Famous Characters

There's no more exciting surprise to wow your friends at a party than a successful imitation of a famous character. By finding interesting characters to emulate and continuing to do this easy exercise, you will soon have success making your friends burst out laughing.

How to Make Liquid Soap from Bar Soap Leftovers (with Pictures)

How to Make Liquid Soap from Bar Soap Leftovers (with Pictures)

Making your own liquid soap from leftover bar soap is easy, and can prevent wastage. However, if you want to make fancy soap, make a liquid soap using a mixture of lye and leftover soap. Once you know the basics of making liquid soap, you can even experiment with ingredients and combinations yourself!

How to Learn to Observe People: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Learn to Observe People: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

People-watching allows you to experience the beauty and rhythm of community life around you. For some who enjoy this activity, observing people involves creativity as they get the opportunity to try to guess someone's story based on mere observation, while enjoying the excitement of what is really amateur social science.

How to Talk Like Donald Duck: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Talk Like Donald Duck: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

Talking like Donald Duck can be a great trick to surprise friends and make the kids laugh. The character of Donald Duck is over 80 years old and his voice is instantly recognizable to people of all ages. The key to speaking well like Donald Duck is perfecting your voice and imitating some of Donald Duck's signature slogans.

3 Ways to Make a Volcano from a Soda Bottle

3 Ways to Make a Volcano from a Soda Bottle

Making a volcano out of a soda bottle is a classic science experiment, which at the same time gives you a valid reason to make an explosive mess. There are several combinations of ingredients that will cause a fun explosion. Two of the classic methods for making a soda bottle volcano use a combination of soda and Mentos (which can produce a five-meter-high explosion if done right) or baking soda and vinegar.

How to Clean a Weapon: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Clean a Weapon: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

Inspecting and cleaning your weapon regularly and properly will maintain its effectiveness and safety in shooting. Due to the small explosion inside the gun when you pull the trigger, a lot of residue and sediment is left in the barrel, so taking the time to regularly clean it to avoid danger is important.

How to Become a Spy (with Pictures)

How to Become a Spy (with Pictures)

If you dream of becoming a professional spy or just want to make it a hobby to fill your spare time, learning how to observe other people or interpret events that have happened is very beneficial. Here are some tips to get you started Step Part 1 of 4:

How to Make the Day Go by Fast (with Pictures)

How to Make the Day Go by Fast (with Pictures)

So far, we haven't managed to find a way to travel through time. So, it is impossible to speed up the time loop. If someone says he wants to make his day go by quickly, it's because he feels like time is running slower than usual. You may feel frustrated in a situation like this, but there are lots of things you can do to keep yourself busy and make the day go by faster, no matter what circumstances you're in at the time.

How to Catch Otters (with Pictures)

How to Catch Otters (with Pictures)

Beavers can be very disturbing when the topography of an area is changed by diverting water flow and damming rivers. They also cut down trees with their teeth for food and use the trees to build dams and huts. If you don't want to hire an expert to trap beavers, there are certain methods that are relatively easy to do yourself.