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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 Escape a Sinking Car: 8 Steps

How to Escape a Sinking Car: 8 Steps

Any car accident is scary, let alone being trapped in a submerged vehicle. This kind of accident is very dangerous because of the risk of drowning. In Canada alone, 10% of drowning deaths are related to vehicles that have entered the water. About 400 people a year die from being trapped in sinking cars in North America.

How to Determine a Broken Finger (with Pictures)

How to Determine a Broken Finger (with Pictures)

Fractured phalanx, or broken finger bones, is one of the most common injuries faced by doctors in the emergency department. However, before visiting the hospital, it is helpful to determine if your finger is actually broken. A sprained or torn ligament is also painful, but does not require an emergency room treatment, while a broken bone can cause internal bleeding or other problems that require immediate medical attention.

How to Treat Salmonella Poisoning: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Treat Salmonella Poisoning: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

Salmonella poisoning is usually caused by ingestion of food or drink contaminated with salmonella bacteria. This can cause fever, diarrhea and stomach cramps. Symptoms can occur within 2-48 hours and last up to 7 days. In general, these bacteria will disappear on their own, but complications can arise in some rare cases.

3 Ways to Fight Fires in the Early Stage

3 Ways to Fight Fires in the Early Stage

When a fire starts in its early stages, it may still be small enough that you can extinguish it with thick blankets or any available fire extinguisher. With preparation and quick action to determine the type of fire you are dealing with, you have a better chance of not only fighting the fire but also doing so without risking injury.

How to determine a person's level of consciousness during first aid

How to determine a person's level of consciousness during first aid

You can help the medical assistance team that will come by determining in advance the level of consciousness of a person when performing first aid. There are several things you can do to determine a person's level of consciousness or help stabilize someone who is unresponsive while waiting for medical assistance to arrive.

How to Band a Sprained Thumb (with Pictures)

How to Band a Sprained Thumb (with Pictures)

A sprained thumb is a common injury in sports, such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, skiing, skating, tennis and table tennis. However, whether you sprained your thumb due to exercise or for other reasons, once diagnosed with a sprained thumb you should know how to bandage it, so that the healing process can begin.

3 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Slenderman

3 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Slenderman

The monsters under your bed and in your closet are long gone. Now your nightmare is packed with the shadow of this faceless skinny human, with abnormally long sleeves, wearing an absolutely immaculately ironed suit. You can practically miss those Boogieman days.

How to Avoid Violence: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Avoid Violence: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

Violence can take many forms. Unfortunately, sometimes the manifestations are very subtle and difficult to identify. Have you experienced violence or received serious threats in the past? If so, it is natural that you are afraid that similar events will happen to you again.

How to Survive a Tsunami: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Survive a Tsunami: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

A tsunami is a series of destructive and dangerous waves usually triggered by earthquakes and seismic activity on the ocean floor. If you live in a tsunami-prone area, make sure you know what to do when a tsunami occurs. This article includes some steps for responding to a tsunami and surviving when you are in danger.

3 Ways to Protect Yourself When Someone Followed On The Way Home

3 Ways to Protect Yourself When Someone Followed On The Way Home

In certain situations, you may feel that someone is following you as you walk or drive home. In that situation, you must be enveloped in fear or panic. Fortunately, there are things you can do to protect yourself from being hurt or robbed by the stalker.

3 Ways to Have Intelligence on the Road

3 Ways to Have Intelligence on the Road

Street intelligence is an important skill and helps you keep yourself safe. Learn about the environment, transportation systems, and emergency services in any place you visit. Avoid dangerous locations and situations, and be alert at all times.

How to Deal with Someone Harassing You: 14 Steps

How to Deal with Someone Harassing You: 14 Steps

If someone is constantly threatening you, trying to sexually harass you, or following you, think carefully about how to protect yourself. The first step is usually to tell the person to stop, and stay away from the person to cut contact with them.

How to Recognize Negative Stalking Behavior (with Pictures)

How to Recognize Negative Stalking Behavior (with Pictures)

Today, stalking is a fairly common negative event and has the potential to cause serious harm although, unfortunately, it is not taken seriously by most people. In general, a stalker is someone who manifests his attention in "terrible"

How to Find Water in the Desert (with Pictures)

How to Find Water in the Desert (with Pictures)

Desert or desert is an area that gets less than 250 mm of rainfall in a year. This area is hot and dry during the day and cold at night. The most important thing needed in the desert is water. Hot and dry temperatures make you dehydrated more quickly, especially if you can't protect yourself from the sun and continue to be physically active.

4 Ways to Avoid Shots

4 Ways to Avoid Shots

When the trigger is pulled, it is almost impossible to avoid the shot. The bullets were too fast for humans to dodge. However, you can follow these steps to avoid getting shot in the first place. Step Method 1 of 4: When You're Not The Main Target Step 1.

How to Deal with Parents Who Often Do Violence

How to Deal with Parents Who Often Do Violence

Violence against children, although common, is still a serious problem that can threaten a person's life. If you or someone you know has experienced violence that was (ironically) perpetrated by a biological parent, don't hesitate to ask for help (immediate help and long-term help), ensure your safety, and try to respond in a healthy way.

How to Keep Safe When Alone at Home (for Children)

How to Keep Safe When Alone at Home (for Children)

You have to stay home alone. Maybe you're happy, but also feeling a little nervous. Yes, such feelings are natural. You have to face new responsibilities. However, don't worry! You can take steps to prevent harm while at home, as well as learn what to do in an emergency.

How to Check Lymph Nodes: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Check Lymph Nodes: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

Lymph nodes are small round shaped tissue resembling lumps that are part of the lymph system. Lymph nodes play an important role in the body's immune system. So, these glands will usually swell if there is an infection or other problem. Lymph nodes may even swell for several weeks after the infection clears.

How to Measure Blood Pressure Without Tools: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Measure Blood Pressure Without Tools: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

The results of measuring blood pressure actually identify how strong the blood flow is being pumped throughout your body and therefore, is a very important measure of the quality of your health. Generally, the measurement process should be carried out with the help of a cuff and a stethoscope.

How to Pass Drug Checks with a Simple Solution

How to Pass Drug Checks with a Simple Solution

The most effective solution for passing a drug test is to avoid it and wait for the substance to clear from the body's system. However, if you need to have a urine test in the next few days, you can try some home remedies. There are also a number of home remedies you can try for certain types of tests, such as blood, hair, and saliva tests.