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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 Preserve Tomatoes (with Pictures)

How to Preserve Tomatoes (with Pictures)

You want to keep your summer memories in a jar? You can do this by preserving tomatoes - this way, in the depths and darkness of winter, you can open a jar and immediately imagine as if you were basking in the warm summer sun. Whether growing your own tomatoes, or buying them in bulk during the growing season, preserving tomatoes can also save you a lot of money.

3 Ways to Preserve Pumpkin

3 Ways to Preserve Pumpkin

The best way to preserve pumpkin will depend on what kind of pumpkin you want to preserve and why. You can preserve carved or sculpted pumpkins by keeping them moist and clean, but whole, decorative or ornate pumpkins need to be dried to last.

3 Ways to Make Papaya Milkshake

3 Ways to Make Papaya Milkshake

A papaya milkshake is a sweet and refreshing treat, especially if you use fresh papaya. You can adjust the level of sweetness, thickness, and portion size of the milkshake according to taste. You will get a milkshake with the following ingredients.

4 Ways to Cook a "Patty Pan" Pumpkin

4 Ways to Cook a "Patty Pan" Pumpkin

If you find an interesting patty pan squash at the market, don't hesitate to buy one to cook at home! The patty pan squash has a small size with a delicate aroma like zucchini or summer squash. Try grilling a pumpkin that has been halved and topped with olive oil and herbs in the oven, or tossing the cheese mixture into a whole pumpkin patty pan before you bake it.

4 Ways to Split a Pomegranate

4 Ways to Split a Pomegranate

Pomegranate is a delicious and nutritious fruit, but it is a bit difficult to open. Luckily, you can open this delicious fruit using a few simple techniques. If you just want to eat it, make shallow slices with a knife, then open the fruit.

3 Ways to Bake Sweet Potatoes

3 Ways to Bake Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy choice for everyday meals. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin A and are also very easy to prepare, one of which is roasting. Read on to find out baked sweet potato in 3 variations namely simple and sweet baked sweet potato, lots of additions, and sliced into sticks like french fries.

4 Ways to Preserve Olives

4 Ways to Preserve Olives

Preserving olives is an ancient process that turns a naturally bitter fruit into a salty, sour and delicious snack. Choose the best preservation method for the type of olive you have. Preserving with water, salt, drying, and lye, each produces a different taste and texture.

9 Ways to Eat Coconut Oil

9 Ways to Eat Coconut Oil

Medical research has shown that coconut oil provides a wide range of health benefits. Coconut oil has been shown to improve blood sugar and insulin control, which helps in diabetes management. Coconut oil has also been shown to strengthen mineral absorption, which can promote healthy teeth and bones.

3 Ways to Cook Pumpkin

3 Ways to Cook Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a delicious, healthy, and easy ingredient to make as a side dish or salad. Read this article for a few different ways to cook this delicious summer squash. Ingredients Sauteed Pumpkin Base 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 2 small/medium pumpkins, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions Salt and pepper Total Time:

4 Ways to Cook Stuffed Peppers

4 Ways to Cook Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers have traditionally been part of Spanish cuisine, but this delectable dish has been adopted by foodies around the world. Stuffed peppers can be made with a variety of ingredients, from meat, cheese, minced turkey, or various vegetables.

3 Ways to Eat Papaya

3 Ways to Eat Papaya

Papaya is a tropical fruit rich in Vitamin B, C and other minerals. If you're interested in this superfood, take one of the prep options below for the ultimate papaya eating experience. Step Method 1 of 3: Picking Papaya Step 1.

How to Make Tomato Puree: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make Tomato Puree: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

Tomato puree can be used as a base for other recipes, such as marinara sauce, soup or salsa. Tomato puree is not the same as tomato sauce because it is usually thicker, doesn't contain a lot of additional ingredients and is only cooked for a while.

How to Prepare Spinach: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Prepare Spinach: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

Spinach is a green leafy vegetable that is rich in iron. Spinach is not only for Popeye, but can be enjoyed by anyone, whether cooked or raw. You can add spinach to salads or smoothies, boil it, saute it, or even make creamed spinach, to maximize the flavor of this simple and delicious vegetable.

3 Ways to Clean Apples

3 Ways to Clean Apples

Remember, all types of fruit, including organically grown apples, must always be cleaned before consumption to remove bacteria and pesticide residues that are still attached. Usually, apples only need to be cleaned under running tap water. However, if the condition is very dirty, try cleaning it with the help of vinegar.

4 Ways to Extract Onion Juice

4 Ways to Extract Onion Juice

Onions have a fairly high water content so you can extract a large amount of juice from just one onion. Actually, there are not many nutrients contained in onion juice, but in many countries, this juice is considered a traditional medicine to treat hypertension, poor blood circulation, urinary tract infections, and colds.

4 Ways to Cook Green or Brown Lentils

4 Ways to Cook Green or Brown Lentils

Green or brown lentils, also known as continental lentils, are a type of lentil that is rich in protein, iron, and fiber. Therefore, green or brown lentils are perfect for consumption as a vegetarian dish. Unlike red or yellow lentils, green or brown lentils do not crack when cooked.

How to Prepare and Cook Jicama: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Prepare and Cook Jicama: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

Jicama (in English called jicama) is a tuber plant that originally came to Mexico. Of this plant, only the tuber is edible, which we know as yam, and resembles a large turnip with light brown skin. The inside or flesh of the yam tuber is creamy white and has a crunchy texture a bit like pears or raw potatoes.

How to Eat Artichokes: 11 Steps

How to Eat Artichokes: 11 Steps

If you've never eaten artichokes before, this whimsical vegetable might present some unique challenges when you finally decide to cook or eat them. How to eat artichokes is a bit unintuitive because the fruit cannot be eaten raw because of the tough fiber and sharp leaf tips that can cause problems in your digestive system.

3 Ways to Bake Zucchini

3 Ways to Bake Zucchini

Grilling is one of the simple ways to bring out the best flavors from these summer vegetables. This is one of the tastiest ways to finish zucchini (or courgette) without putting too much effort into it. The mild flavor of zucchini makes it easy to combine with a variety of spices, so don't be afraid to experiment!

How to Extract Oil from Fruit Peel: 11 Steps

How to Extract Oil from Fruit Peel: 11 Steps

Essential oils are very useful for refreshing the body before leaving for work, scenting the room with the aroma of oranges, even for cooking or making crafts. Essential oils are also easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Step Method 1 of 2: