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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 Eat an Apple: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Eat an Apple: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

Apples have a sweet taste, crunchy texture, and are high in fiber and vitamins, which make them one of the most popular fruit snacks in the world. There are literally hundreds of types of edible apples and many different ways to eat apples. Learn how to pick the best apples, how to store apples, and the fun idea of eating apples raw or cooked first.

3 Ways to Get Rid of Jalapeno Chili from Hands

3 Ways to Get Rid of Jalapeno Chili from Hands

The same compound that makes jalapeno peppers so hot-capsaicin-can also leave a burning sensation on contact with the skin. If your hands are burning hot after chopping the jalapeno peppers, don't panic! The oil-like compound capsaicin can be safely and effectively removed using common household products.

3 Ways to Cook Chickpeas

3 Ways to Cook Chickpeas

Chickpeas are low-calorie vegetables that are very rich in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate. Unfortunately, the taste of chickpeas can be drastically reduced if the processing technique is wrong. So, in order to avoid a plate of chickpeas that are too mushy and unappetizing, try reading this article to find tips on how to process chickpeas so that they remain crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside, so you can still taste their natural delicacy!

How to Choose a Watermelon: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Choose a Watermelon: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

Many people do not know how to choose a watermelon. They just tapped on this fruit as if they understood what they were doing. While it's hard to tell how ripe a fruit is from the outside, there are some clever tricks you can learn to help you pick the perfect watermelon.

How to Ripe Pears: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Ripe Pears: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

Pears are a unique fruit. This fruit will ripen after being picked from the tree! To taste the deliciousness of pears, choose fruit that is firm and not bruised, and let the pears ripen at home. Pears will ripen by leaving them on the counter for a few days.

3 Ways to Store Peppers

3 Ways to Store Peppers

Brightly colored fresh bell peppers make a delicious addition to any dish. However, if peppers are not stored properly, they can rot before they can be used. It's important to store whole or chopped peppers in the refrigerator so they don't go bad.

4 Ways to Make Onion Ring Dough

4 Ways to Make Onion Ring Dough

The batter of sliced fried onions (onion rings) can be made plain or with spices, depending on your taste or your cooking style. There are several approaches to making onion ring dough available here, including a baked version of the dough for those of you who want to try to reduce the fat in your diet.

How to Make a Chocolate Apple: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make a Chocolate Apple: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

Chocolate apples are a delicious snack for any occasion. You can make it as an instant snack after school, or wrap it in expensive chocolate for dessert after a dinner party. These dishes are delicious, whether using sliced apples or whole apples!

How to Choose Carrots: 4 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Choose Carrots: 4 Steps (with Pictures)

Carrots are a versatile ingredient that can be used for dinner or dessert. You can get good quality carrots through proper observation and storage. Good quality carrots are bright in color, don't crack, and feel crunchy to the touch. When you get home, remove all the leaves and put the carrots in a plastic bag.

4 Ways to Cook Fresh Chickpeas

4 Ways to Cook Fresh Chickpeas

Chickpeas are a nutritious complement to dishes available all year round. Before cooking chickpeas, wash them first with clean water and remove the ends of the stems with a knife or break them off. Read on for information on the basic method of cooking chickpeas and two popular chickpea recipes.

4 Ways to Process Apples

4 Ways to Process Apples

Apples have long been a cook's best friend because they can be processed into a variety of delicious dishes. In the country of the four seasons, apples are usually harvested during the fall, but can still be enjoyed during the winter. If you are tired of eating fresh apples, why not give it a try?

How to Ripe an Unripe Pineapple: 10 Steps

How to Ripe an Unripe Pineapple: 10 Steps

Most of the sweetness in pineapples appears within a few days of the tree's rapid ripening process. When picked, the fruit is not sweet. On the other hand, this uniquely shaped fruit sometimes reaches maturity even though the skin is still completely green.

How to Make a Caramel Stuffed Apple: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make a Caramel Stuffed Apple: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

Delight your guests or children with these delicious caramel-filled apples. Caramel apples aren't just made in the fall -- you can make them almost any time of year, perfect for a last-ditch picnic or afternoon party. Ingredients 3 large Granny Smith apples 1 large lemon (or a squeeze of lemon) 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp.

3 Ways to Cut Apples

3 Ways to Cut Apples

If you don't have an apple corer, you'll need to use a sharp chef's knife or paring knife (a small knife 3-4 cm long) to cut the apples. There are several ways to slice an apple, each with a different level of efficiency. However, regardless of the method, you should always peel the core of the apple!

How to Eat Kumkuat Fruit: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Eat Kumkuat Fruit: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

Have you ever seen or eaten kumquats? This small fruit is generally oval in shape and has a bright orange color. Due to its sour taste, kumquats can be bred together with other citrus fruits, but are sometimes classified as a separate genus.

4 Ways to Store Tomatoes (For the Long-Term)

4 Ways to Store Tomatoes (For the Long-Term)

The abundance of vegetables from gardening or shopping at traditional markets sometimes leaves a lot of fresh tomatoes for you. Instead of eating ketchup and salad for a whole week, opt for a storage method to preserve them. Store green tomatoes in a normal temperature cellar to keep them fresh.

4 Ways to Cook Butternut Squash in the Oven

4 Ways to Cook Butternut Squash in the Oven

Butternut squash or butternut squash is a healthy vegetable to serve as a side dish or light. Here are some methods you can use to cook pumpkin in the oven. Ingredients Makes 2 to 4 servings. Method One: Baked 1 large butternut squash Olive oil 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter Salt and pepper to taste Method:

How to Ripe Bananas Quickly: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Ripe Bananas Quickly: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

Sometimes you just need a ripe banana - whether it's for a specific recipe, or just because you're in the mood to enjoy the sweet and creamy deliciousness of a ripe banana. Whatever the reason, there are several things you can do to speed up the banana ripening process quickly and easily.

9 Ways to Process Corn

9 Ways to Process Corn

There are many variations of ways but it is quite easy to process corn. Corncobs can be boiled, microwaved, roasted, steamed, or roasted, while corn kernels are usually boiled, steamed, or microwaved. Keep reading to learn more about your preferred cooking method.

3 Ways to Make Pickles

3 Ways to Make Pickles

Salting is one of the oldest ways of preserving food. Salting is accomplished by preserving food using an acid, such as vinegar, or fermenting the food in salty water which creates the conditions for lactic acid to form. When it comes to pickles, cucumbers are the most common that comes to mind, but many other fruits and vegetables can also be pickled.