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This wikiHow teaches you how to build a desktop computer using custom parts. Successfully building a computer is largely contingent on defining your computer goals and budget, buying the right parts, and putting everything together in the correct order.

If you wear contact lenses for vision correction, you should always wear them (or eyeglasses) when driving an automobile; however, some types of contacts are better suited to driving than others, especially at night. Also, moving air from vents or open w...

Being optimistic doesn't mean you're walking around with rose-colored glasses thinking everything is awesome—it just means that you focus on the good instead of dwelling on the bad, that you expect things to go well despite temporary setbacks. Do you wish...

Bridging an amplifier combines the available channels into one channel with half the ohm (Ω). It is commonly used in car stereo systems, allowing a powerful mono signal to be sent to a subwoofer.

Do you want to take a dip in your pool but the water looks green or cloudy? Algae in your pool is a common issue that makes the water dirty, but it’s so easy to get rid of the blooms and make your water crystal clear in just a few days. There are a few di...

Grout can easily become discolored and dingy over time - something that is displeasing to many people. Rather than suffering through dealing with unattractive dark lines between your tiles, you can take action to change the color of your grout. Although n...

The metric system is the most common measurement system in the world, but it is not the only one. Several nations, most notably the United States, are still using pounds to measure weight instead of grams. However, since the metric system is so easy to co...

Most of the problems that arise from trying to put shoes on a baby are related to the fit and style of the shoes. By ensuring that your baby is wearing the proper size and style shoe, you will have a much easier time getting their shoes on and keeping the...

Staying a virgin in a sex-obsessed society can be a challenging task. You'll find that setting strong and healthy personal boundaries is key to maintaining autonomy over your own body, and, further, to setting the terms of what you are and are not comfort...

Neuropsychiatrists are doctors who treat patients with mental or behavioral symptoms that have neurological causes, such as traumatic brain injuries. Neuropsychiatry was once a field of its own, before breaking into two separate fields: neurology and psyc...

Lying can be complicated and difficult, especially if you don’t do it very often. Beginner liars must learn a few basics about what makes a good lie, such as sticking with a simple lie and making sure the lie is believable. If you plan the lie ahead of ti...

"To find yourself first learn about yourself." Finding the real you is an enlightening experience. You become self-sufficient and do things for yourself, for once. It's a hard feeling to put into words, but when you don't know who you are, it's hard to ig...

Learning a new language just takes dedication and practice! If you're looking to teach yourself a foreign language, there are tons of resources and tips to help you get started. We've put together a guide to point you to the right course materials and str...

Though as a general rule, the sonnet is defined as having 14 lines and an iambic pentameter meter, there's a significant difference between the two most common forms of the sonnet: the Shakespearean (aka English) and Petrarchan (aka Italian) sonnets. This...

The Internet provides your children with loads of opportunities to learn, grow, and communicate with friends. However, it’s also full of dangers, and your kids likely aren’t aware of what could go wrong. Fortunately, you have a lot of resources for ensuri...

This wikiHow teaches you how to install a power supply for a Windows desktop computer. The power supply is what facilitates the flow of power from an electrical source to the other components of the computer. Keep in mind that if your computer came pre-as...