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When you write a research paper, you integrate material from outside sources with your own thoughts or ideas about a topic. Generally, use an in-text citation for anything other than your original words. A paraphrased statement, generally, is cited the sa...

Because illegally cloned smartphones can look just like originals, you cannot always identify them at first glance. This wikiHow teaches you how to figure out whether your iPhone or Android is authentic or just a convincing clone.

Peculiarly, the Amazon Kindle Fire does not include one of the greatest ways to view videos over the internet. If you own a Kindle Fire, you can install the popular YouTube app with a few simple steps. Doing so requires an Internet connection and access t...

Yahoo! is a popular site for basically anything: email, news, articles, etc. Like many search engines, Yahoo! will save your searches so that you can return to recent history easily. However, you may want to remove some of this information from time to ti...

A radiator circulates water to provide heat in a room. It is usually installed with clips or brackets on the wall, so you must remove it entirely if you want to repaint the room. You will need to shut off the radiator and bleed out the water before you tr...

Pansies bloom in early spring and can add some lovely color to your garden after winter. Pansies are generally one of the first plants to come up in the spring, and will continue to bloom until the temperatures rise and cause the plant to become dormant....

Toolbars are great features in web browsers that lets users configure the browser on the fly. It will let you put custom tools in the toolbar, which help you better control the browser in an efficient manner. The process of enabling the toolbar will diffe...

Creating "anointing oil," also known as blessing or consecrating oil, is a ceremonial act that turns standard olive oil into a great spiritual symbol and tool. The process is straightforward and it's a wonderful way to call out to the Lord and ask for His...

Dishwashers are a popular appliance because of how effortlessly they clean dishes, but they also need to be cleaned out on occasion too. Wash your appliance with soap and water to prevent stains. The drain, filter system, and rinse arm need to be scrubbed...

Bluing is a thin protective shell of black iron oxide (Fe3O4) intended to provide nominal protection against rusting for gun metal. Over time, however, this shell can wear away and need to be renewed to restore the gun’s appearance. Depending on the gun’s...

One of the most beautiful and unusual creatures in the world of bugs, the praying mantis makes a great pet. Catching and keeping one is fun and easy. Just grab a jar large enough to accommodate a mantis and drop it in. Make your new pet comfortable by...

Creating musical instruments out of recycled household materials is a fun, cheap, and easy DIY project. Plus, you'll be helping the environment by reusing materials in creative ways instead of putting them in the garbage. Best of all, there's really no li...

Do you have a .DEB file that you need to install on Ubuntu, Debian, or Linux Mint? If you downloaded a DEB file for a program like Chrome from the web, you have several easy install options. If you prefer a graphical install method, you can use the Ubuntu...

This wikiHow teaches how to troubleshoot a black screen after logging into Windows 7, otherwise known as the Black Screen of Death (BSOD).

With PC gaming constantly improving, you may find your gameplay becoming slower, less fluid, or even glitchy as time goes on. However, there are a few simple and effective ways to boost your computer's speed and performance for gaming. In this article, we...

Tulip, Japanese or saucer magnolias (Magnolia x soulangeana) are deciduous trees that grow to a height of 20 to 25 feet (6.1 to 7.6 m) and produce huge, fragrant flowers in the spring. Due to its unique growth patterns, it’s very important that magnolias...