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Easily Share Files Between Linux Systems with NFS
NFS (Network File System) makes it easy to share files and directories from a Linux server to other Linux systems on the network. To set up file sharing with NFS, you'll need to install the NFS server software on the host system and the client software on...
How to Teach Facebook to Seniors
Since its launch in 2004, Facebook has become one of the most popular social networking sites on the Internet. While many of its users are teenagers and young adults, it's also an excellent way for all family members to keep in touch in our busy and often...
How to Explore Layers in the Mind and Live Beyond Them
In many traditional and new-age philosophies, the mind seen as being made up of a series of overlapping layers, each with its own purpose. These layers are ultimately constructions of our own mind and, therefore, with the correct approach, they can also b...
How to Deal With an Annoying Situation
We always get stuck in situations when things are just too annoying in life, from broken cell phones to people yelling at each other while you're waiting in line to buy lunch. How do you deal with an annoying situation effectively without blowing your own...
How to Adjust the Stirrups on an English Saddle
Learning how to adjust your stirrups is a vital part of riding. If they are too long, or too short, you begin to lose contact with the horse, and he may not respond to your leg cues. Always start by adjusting the stirrups from the ground, then confirm the...
How to Write an MLA Style First Page
Many academic research papers, especially those written for language or literature courses, use the citation and formatting style of the Modern Language Association (MLA). When using MLA style, you'll seldom have a separate title page. Instead, provide th...
How to Distract Yourself from Things You Don't Want to Think About
If certain thoughts or memories cause you to feel sad or anxious, you may be looking for an outlet to distract yourself from these thoughts. Finding distractions can help you get your mind off upsetting or negative thoughts. Everyone has distressing thing...
How to Be a Glamorous 1940s Femme Fatale
Have you always wanted to be the type of woman who is sultry, exotic, vampy, and just ultra glamorous? Women like Ava Gardner, Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor epitomize this type of beauty. Every woman has the potential to appear this way if she wishes....
How to Practice Confucian Filial Piety
Confucian filial piety or Hsiao is a Confucian virtue, one of the primary virtues of a Chun-Tzu or perfect gentleman. It is loving one's family, friends, neighbors, and mankind in general. It must be stated Hsiao does cross over with Chung or loyalty to t...
How to Make Pink Lemonade
If you get pink lemonade from the store or a drink machine, you're most likely paying for the exact same lemonade taste, plus food coloring. If all you want is the fun color, you can use the same trick at home, but getting the color from fruit or fruit ju...
How to Be a Film Director
Becoming a film director is a dream job for many people. If you're ready and willing to put in the time, have creative vision and an impressive ability to make something out of nothing, then becoming a film director might be the perfect job for you. Just...
How to Deal With a Barking Dog
A barking dog can represent anything from a minor annoyance to a major threat. Dogs that bark at doorbells, passersby, or simply to receive attention can create excessive noise and distraction. If it is your dog, help keep it from barking by getting rid o...
How to Flirt With a High School Guy
He’s hot. He’s cool. He's just the guy you've had your eye on since starting high school. When it comes time to getting closer to him, you should know how to flirt with style. Since he’s a high school guy, it's time to up your game. This means you need to...
How to Convince Someone to Try a Long Distance Relationship
If you or your partner are going to be moving in the near future, you may be discussing the potential of a long-distance relationship. If your partner isn’t totally sure they want to be long-term or you haven’t talked about it yet, strategizing how you la...
How to Do Number Sense (Mental Math)
Number Sense or mental math is the skill of using applied algebra, mathematics technique, brain power and invention to solve math problems. Full details of some of these techniques are described in links to other wikiHow articles. Prerequisite: Knowing b...
How to Set Up Your Java_Home Path in Ubuntu
This wikiHow teaches you how to set your JAVA_HOME Environment path. This is where Java Development Kit (JDK) is installed on your computer. Java is one of the most popular programming languages. It is used to run everything from desktop graphic user inte...