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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 Activate the Microphone on Mac: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Activate the Microphone on Mac: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to activate the built-in or external microphone on your Mac. Step Step 1. If desired, connect an external microphone via USB port, audio input port, or Bluetooth Most Mac computers (and all Mac laptops) have a built-in microphone.

How to Record Sound on PC (with Pictures)

How to Record Sound on PC (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to record both internal and external sound on a Windows computer. If you want to record internal sound (eg sound from playing media), you can use Audacity's WASAPI feature. External audio recording requires more setup:

3 Ways to Fire a Friend

3 Ways to Fire a Friend

If you have to fire a friend, you can at least make the firing process as comfortable as possible. Whether you're feeling close to a coworker, or bringing an old friend to work in your office, follow these steps to differentiate between friend and boss responsibilities, sympathize with your friend, and make the firing process as quick and smooth as possible.

How to Deal with an Obnoxious Coworker (with Pictures)

How to Deal with an Obnoxious Coworker (with Pictures)

At some point in your career path, you may find yourself resentful of a coworker's behavior because, yes, you are human too. First, you need to know how to live with the problem if you can afford it. If not, try talking to the person concerned.

3 Ways to Pretend to be Busy

3 Ways to Pretend to be Busy

During your daily activities, it's natural for you to occasionally be reluctant to do your homework or want to take a break, for example while working in the office, studying at school, or having to go somewhere. One easy way to avoid tasks is to do activities that make you look busy, such as writing to make it look like you're focused or walking to another room as if there was something to do.

How to Call an Angry Client: 15 Steps

How to Call an Angry Client: 15 Steps

If you work in customer service or have your own business, there are times when you have to receive calls from angry clients who are disappointed. How to deal with and serve clients will determine the customer satisfaction index and the success of the business you manage.

How to Provide Positive References for Employees (with Pictures)

How to Provide Positive References for Employees (with Pictures)

The job market is getting more competitive day by day. To be able to compete for new jobs, having positive and commendable recommendations from previous employers/employers will be the most valuable support. If you want to provide a positive reference for an employee, you should think carefully about how you will represent that person.

How to Write a Resignation Letter (with Pictures)

How to Write a Resignation Letter (with Pictures)

When you make the decision to leave your job and move to a new location, you must give at least two weeks notice of your intention to resign. Keep reading to learn how to write a polite but firm resignation letter to hand over to your boss. Step Part 1 of 3:

How to Deal with a Job Interview During a Hangover (with Pictures)

How to Deal with a Job Interview During a Hangover (with Pictures)

Seriously! You forgot you had a job interview today, and to make matters worse, last night you were out drinking so now you feel like you've been hit with a sledgehammer on your head, your stomach feels like throwing up, and your mouth is full of sand, even though to get this job you have to look great.

How to Calculate Unemployed Income: 11 Steps

How to Calculate Unemployed Income: 11 Steps

When you become unemployed, uncertainty becomes a very big fear. Unlike other lucrative programs, earnings during your absence are calculated as a percentage of your previous salary. To lighten the load on your mind, it's good to estimate the amount of your income during the period of not working in advance so that you can manage your expenses.

3 Ways to Make a Good Impression at a Job Interview

3 Ways to Make a Good Impression at a Job Interview

What is the most important thing you should remember when you attend a job interview? What can you do to give yourself an edge? A successful interview, regardless of your qualifications, could be the reason you got the job. Here are tips to ensure a successful interview.

How to Create a Sample Writing for a Job Application: 9 Steps

How to Create a Sample Writing for a Job Application: 9 Steps

Some companies usually ask for writing samples that you must include with your job application letter, especially for positions that focus on translating, writing, and editing written content; or for research positions. You can make sample writing effortlessly, and it can be done with just a few simple steps.

How to Become a Dental Assistant: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Become a Dental Assistant: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

Dental assistants or dentist assistants play an important role in a dental clinic (office). His duties range from helping patients prepare for treatment, to getting involved in x-ray methods. Interestingly, dental assistantship is a flexible and lucrative profession, especially with a lot of “room” for career advancement, if you end up interested in becoming a dental nurse or a dentist.

3 Ways to Take Psychological Tests for Prospective Employees

3 Ways to Take Psychological Tests for Prospective Employees

When undergoing the recruitment process, prospective employees usually have to take (and pass) a psychological test in order to be accepted for work. Even though you already know that psychological tests are used by many employers to screen potential employees, you may feel nervous when faced with them.

4 Ways to Have a Job Interview by Phone

4 Ways to Have a Job Interview by Phone

Telephone interviews are often conducted if the applicant lives far from the company or because of the large number of incoming applications. Make the most of this opportunity so that you can move on to the next stage, which is to undergo a face-to-face job interview.

5 Ways to Create a Reference Page

5 Ways to Create a Reference Page

A reference page is an additional page on your resume that contains the contact information of your co-workers. The colleague you write his name in the reference column must have knowledge of your work ethic and habits, and your value in the eyes of the boss.

How to Answer the "Why Should I Hire You" Question

How to Answer the "Why Should I Hire You" Question

Interview question “Why should I hire you?” is a standard question that is often asked of prospective employees. Unfortunately, an incorrect answer will reduce your chances of getting a job. To properly answer this question, you should do thorough preparation for the interview and link your skills and ambitions to the employer's goals.

6 Ways to Ask Availability of Job Opportunities

6 Ways to Ask Availability of Job Opportunities

The job search often feels very long, especially because of the wait. Job applicants wait for the right opportunity, wait for job applications to be accepted, and wait anxiously for the results of the interview. However, patience plays an important role in a situation like this!

How to Write a Portfolio Foreword: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Write a Portfolio Foreword: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

The introduction to the portfolio serves to provide information to the reader about the author's background and briefly explain the things presented in the portfolio. If you're writing a portfolio for a job application, list any professional accomplishments you've had and some personal information to make your portfolio more quality.

How to Write a Cover Letter to a Hiring Consultant: 14 Steps

How to Write a Cover Letter to a Hiring Consultant: 14 Steps

The job of a recruitment consultant is to help business people who are looking for job applicants to fill available vacancies. After finding the most suitable candidate, the recruitment consultant will send information about the applicant to the company in need for further evaluation.