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How to Remove Eggplant Seeds
Eggplant, or aubergine, is a versatile vegetable that can be used to make many types of dishes. The middle of an eggplant has a soft, pulpy core that holds its seeds. You don’t have to remove the seeds to eat an eggplant, but they do sometimes have a bitt...
How to Make a One‐Sided Mirror
A one-sided mirror, otherwise known as a two-way mirror, creates a cool illusion where 1 side of the glass is reflective and the other is dark. This can help you add a sense of privacy to your home, and can also be a useful addition to certain workspaces,...
How to Build a Blinking Light Circuit Using Basic Components
Building a blinking light circuit is a great method to introduce yourself to the electronics world. The art of building circuits that serve a purpose has been around for many years, but the beauty of this circuit is that it can be built by buying only a h...
How to Find an Octave on a Guitar
Western musical scales are based on 8 notes and those 8 notes form an octave. In turn, you can break those 8 notes down into 12 half steps, represented on the fretboard of a guitar by 12 frets, the metal bars across the neck of your guitar. There are 5 oc...
How to Do Curve Fitting in MatLab
Curve fitting is an important tool when it comes to developing equations that best describe a set of given data points. Curve fitting is also very useful in predicting the value at a given point through extrapolation. In MATLAB, we can find the coefficien...
How to Test the Effectiveness of a Bandage
Applying an adhesive bandage might feel like the last step of first-aid, but you've got to check that the bandage is on properly before you're done. Remember to clean a cut or scrape before you stick an adhesive bandage on it and check circulation. The mo...
How to Stop Your Mind from Wandering
It’s normal for the human mind to wander. There are so many different things filling your mind and pulling your thoughts in different directions. This isn’t always a bad thing, either. If you’re a creative person, a wandering mind can spark a new creative...
How to Prepare a Sorensen's Phosphate Buffer
Buffers are an important part of most laboratory experiments, as they help keep mixtures between a 5.0 and 8.2 pH level. A Sorensen’s phosphate buffer is a non-toxic option for your projects and doesn’t contain any harmful substances, unlike a cacodylate...
How to Sew an Invisible Zipper with Lining
Give your handmade garment a professional fit by attaching an invisible zipper. This creates a seamless look so there aren't gaps near the closure. As long as you use an invisible zipper foot on your sewing machine, it's easy to attach the zipper to your...
How to Identify Single Phase and 3 Phase Electricity In Your Home
If you’re planning on installing solar panels, high-power appliances, or just have blown a fuse, it’s important to know whether or not you have a single-phase or 3-phase power supply. Generally, most residential homes use single-phase circuits and commerc...
How to Do in Text Et Al Citations in Harvard Style
Many universities in the UK, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries use the Harvard (author-date) System for citing sources in academic research papers. In this system, if you're citing a source that has 3 or fewer authors or editors listed, include...
How to Add Cells in Google Sheets
Using the desktop version of Google Sheets, you can insert a single cell; however, in the mobile app, you only have the ability to insert a row or column. This wikiHow will show you how to add cells to Google Sheets using your desktop browser as well as g...
How to Test a Temperature Sensor with a Multimeter
Your vehicle’s temperature sensor is an important component of your engine’s cooling system, so if you’re having problems with your car or truck overheating, you may have a faulty sensor. Luckily, replacing a temperature sensor is as simple as plugging in...
How to Make Avocado Seed Powder
If you’re a tried-and-true avocado lover, you may want to think twice about throwing those beautiful golden-brown seeds in the trash. Avocado seeds have an astounding number of practical uses, from purportedly making ordinary foods more nutritious to prom...
How to Avoid Swelling During Flights
Travelling by plane is fast and convenient, but it does have a major drawback of causing swelling in the feet and ankles. Swollen legs can cause discomfort and pain during your flight, which isn’t fun to deal with on a trip. Fortunately, you can take a fe...
How to Activate Cortana in Windows 10
With Windows 10 came Cortana, Microsoft's digital assistant. This wikiHow will teach you how to activate "Hey Cortana" mode so you don't have to open the Cortana app every time.