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Fishing rods and reels come in 4 main types: spincasting, spinning, baitcasting, and fly-fishing. While the basic action of casting a fishing rod is similar, each of these rods comes with its own unique design elements and mechanisms, which have an impact...

When you tend to talk too much, people undervalue what it is you bring to the table. While talking is not a bad thing, being too talkative is. Fostering new relationships and maintaining the ones you have means learning when to speak and especially when n...

Error message 0x800ccc78 generally shows up with an "unknown error" tag, making it seem impossible to diagnose and fix. Like most problems with software, however, it is actually a much easier fix than you might think. Some simple settings changes should b...

Western Union money transfers are a secure way to send money to someone else. Typically you go to a Western Union agency and entrust them with money to deliver to a recipient. However, people make errors by misspelling names or providing other inaccurate...

Paper people are a great way for imaginary play because they are easy and cheap to make. There are all sorts of paper people that you can make, from simple standing figures to clothed paper dolls. If you like origami, then you could try your hand at an or...

This wikiHow teaches you how to switch from a French keyboard layout to your preferred language on your PC or Mac. Whether you're using Windows or macOS, you can opt to keep the French keyboard for occasional use or delete the French keyboard completely.

Both sweet and spicy peppers can be preserved in several different ways. If you plan on using the peppers in a recipe, freezing or drying are easy options. To preserve their crunch, a more involved canning process is required. Unless you own a working pre...

Are you working with a PDF document that you want to break into multiple files? Splitting PDFs is quick and easy if you have the right software. If you have Adobe Acrobat, you can use the built-in Split Document function to split the pages up. But if you...

The twist is a dance that originated from Chubby Checker's 1959 song, “The Twist.” The dance can also be used in other settings and with other styles of music. The dance itself is fairly simple, and most beginners can pick it up in no time.

Most people blow fuses by mistake when they run too much electrical current through an appliance or home circuit. However, you can do this on your own using a set of simple supplies. This can be a good way to teach how circuits, voltages, and amps work. P...

Have you seen the movie Despicable Me? The minions are many peoples favorite part of the film. If you’re thinking about making a loom band, why not make a minion band? Making a Despicable Me loom band isn't the easiest but if you're already experienced at...

Bulimia nervosa, or bulimia for short, is an eating disorder characterized by a "binge and purge" behavioral pattern, often with an unhealthy obsession with body size or weight. Individuals will ingest a large amount of food in a short period of time (bin...

Are you hoping to hone your archery talents but aren't sure of the right way to hold your bow? You're not alone. There are many misconceptions about bow grip, and we're here to clear them up. Developing a proper archery grip is pretty simple, yet it has a...

Many people yearn for long, luscious hair. Unfortunately, unless you shell out some money for extensions, growing out your hair can be a tedious process. Whether you’re trying to grow out your hair after an unfortunate haircut or you’re simply eager to ha...

Are those graphics just not quite up to par? If you're a hardcore gamer/game developer, video editor, or just an average user wanting more speed in intensive applications, then you want only the best. However, you probably don't want a new laptop. Replaci...

Do you collect Pokémon cards, but don't have enough rare cards to make your next unbeatable deck? There are plenty of ways to improve your collection, with some requiring you have a little money to spare, and others requiring that you just have a few frie...