Shaped Selections: The icon looks like a dotted box. Click and hold the icon for more shapes, which allow you to cover any basic item. The Lasso Tools: You have a lot of options here, each of which requires you click the mouse, then trace out the object with your mouse. Clicking again creates an anchor point, then complete the shape to end the selection. Quick Selection: The icon looks like a paintbrush with a circular dotted line around the brush....

One of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a router is the distance between the router and the devices that you are wirelessly connecting. More expensive routers generally have more antennae, which can lead to a more stable connection at further distances. Another factor to consider is the amount of signal interference. If you have multiple devices that operate on the 2. 4 GHz band, such as microwaves and cordless phones, these can interfere with the Wi-Fi signal....

Even if you’ve used Word for a while, there might be some features or settings that you’ve missed. Click “Yes” when a dialog box appears asking if you want to load your automatically saved documents in Word. File names followed by “Original” were last saved using the manual “Save” button method, whereas files followed by “Autosaved” were last saved with the AutoSave feature. The files will also display the date and times each version was saved....

One or two lights are going to be your backfill and one light will be your accenting light for doing photography or videography. It is aimed lower than the main light. It is positioned lower than the main light. Use less fill light if you want more shadows. Make sure that it is less powerful than the main light. You can set up the rim lighting above or below the subject, depending on how you want the effect....

The size of the batting you choose to buy will depend on how large you want your blanket to be. Prepackaged batting usually comes in standard widths of 45 and/or 60 inches. However, if you buy the batting custom cut, you can get it in any size you wish. You can choose either cotton or polyester batting. Cotton is more soft to the touch, while polyester is stiffer. Often cotton batting comes pre-shrunk as well which is a bonus....

You can use your regular cornrowing hair products, or you can use something natural, such as shea butter and olive oil. If you have long braids at the end of your cornrows, pull them back along your head and pin or sew them to the adjacent cornrows. Great options for cornrow patterns to use include straight to the back cornrows or a beehive pattern, though you can use whatever style appeals to you....

Make sure that your needle will fit easily through the buttonholes in your button. Some needles have larger eyes to make it easier to thread them, but this can also interfere with sewing through small spaces. You may also use a fabric marker or chalk to mark the position where you want to sew on the button, or use a pin to hold the button in place. If you have inserted a pin to hold the button in place, you can remove it now....

If you aren’t logged in, enter your email address and password to continue. On Android, selecting your file will prompt a menu to appear. As you type an email address, the matching contact will appear below the drop-down menu if they’re in your Google contacts. You can tap the contact name to add the rest of the email address. Edit (iPhone) or Can edit (Android) - Allow recipients to make changes to the item....

It’s best to start with a fresh, clean face so that the blade glides smoothly over your skin. Plus, washing your face before shaving helps prevent breakouts, especially if your skin is prone to acne. A cleanser will slightly dry out and tighten your skin, making the roots of your hair easier to reach. You can typically find these in multi-packs for under $5. Always use a new razor when shaving your face....

Relax your shoulders, neck and chest as you continue to breathe in and out. This helps release tension from those areas. [1] X Research source Try to keep your arms loose as you practice. Avoid the urge to ball up your fists or strain your arm muscles when trying to hit high notes. Don’t drink ice water, caffeine or milk before warming up your voice. These can have a negative effect on your singing voice....

Think about why you felt or still feel embarrassed. Making mistakes is part of being human. If your anxiety stems from having unreasonable expectations, remember that you aren’t perfect. Laugh at yourself. [1] X Research source We may be in the age of humiliation[2] X Research source , but it only matters if you internalize it. Assess your strengths, weaknesses, and limitations. Being humble about your abilities will help you feel confident about what you can accomplish....

Traditional or Classic skis are for groomed trails and all skill levels. They come in either normal or compact. Skate Skis are used for racing/speed skiing, and are usually preferred by intermediate or advanced skiers. They are shorter and thinner than traditional skis. Off-Track Skis are a hybrid between traditional and skate. They are wider than traditional skis and are used for open, ungroomed territory. Backcountry skis are shorter and used for longer off-trail explorations....

You can discard the giblets or save them to make into a stock or incorporate into stuffing. If the turkey is frozen, you’ll need to thaw it first. If you thaw the turkey in the fridge, this could take up to 5 or 6 days for a larger bird. [3] X Research source If you like, you can add butter and seasoning under the skin or inside the body cavity....

Just the act of writing down a plan of action can release some energy which can help calm your mind. Break down large, overwhelming tasks into smaller, more manageable action steps. [2] X Research source Consider what resources you will need and what distractions you can eliminate. Be sure to include time for short breaks in your plan. CBT teaches specific methods for changing your thinking so that you can feel mentally and emotionally calmer and more in control....

The helix aspersa is a popular snail to farm in Europe. [2] X Research source In some countries certain snail species are deemed as invasive and are thus illegal to own. The lissachatina fulica or the large African land snail is illegal in the USA. [3] X Research source Choose snails that fit in their shell, as this is an indication that they are healthy. A trench is the perfect location for a snail pen because it’s not exposed to high-winds....

Or, if you can hear the TV, turn off and see (from the crack of your door) the lights go off and wait a few minutes just to be sure everybody has left the room. NOTE: Somebody could walk out of their room to get a snack, and chances are they will turn on lights. When you hear somebody coming, shut down/turn off everything silently, but quickly. Crouch down (behind a nearby chair or under something very tall but couch works the best) to the floor and stay still....

If you need to cut the pipe for your project, make sure that you use a tube cutter, clamping the pipe firmly and rotating the cutter around the pipe. It should take about 8 turns. [1] X Research source Ordering your supplies online? Check out wikiHow’s coupon pages for Lowes and The Home Depot to scope out the potential savings. Type L tubing is marked with a blue tag and is typically the most commonly used in commercial/residential installations....

The House Minority leader, the lower chamber’s top Republican, joined two other GOP congressmen—Jim Jordan and Scott Perry—on Wednesday in refusing the committee’s request for interviews about their conversations with Donald Trump, and for documents. There have been vociferous calls for the panel to launch an almost unprecedented move to subpoena a sitting congressman, with The Washington Post publishing an editorial headlined simply “Subpoena Kevin McCarthy” the following day....

If you don’t have something like Vaseline or Neosporin handy, you can use your regular facial lotion. It won’t lock in moisture as effectively, but it should still provide some relief. Apply petroleum jelly or Neosporin to your nose immediately after soaking your nose with a washcloth. Either dispose of the washcloth or wash it immediately. Always loosen the mucus with a decongesting technique before blowing your nose. Note that oral decongestants tend to make your mucous even dryer, increasing irritation....

If you want to create a new spreadsheet instead, click Blank in the upper-left side of the page instead. If you aren’t logged into your Google account, you’ll be prompted to sign in with your Google email address and password first. The columns you want to sort must be next to each other. If you opened a new spreadsheet, enter your data before continuing. For example: If you had names in column “A” and salaries in column “B”, you would select column “A” to sort by name and column “B” to sort by money amount....