| How to Use WeChat Posted: 07 Sep 2021 05:00 PM PDT WeChat is a free messaging alternative to cellular text messages[1] and supports sending text, photos, videos, and more. It is available through the App Store and Google Play Store for iOS 9 and above as well as Android 4.4 and above. This wikiHow will teach you how to use WeChat; however, many of the features available only work in China. [Edit]Registering an Account - Open the WeChat mobile app and tap . The app icon looks like two chat bubbles with eyes on a green background that you can find on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.
- Tap to sign up via your phone number or a Facebook account. If you sign up with "Mobile," enter your name, select your region, enter your phone number, and create a password. Tap Next to continue.
 - If you sign up with "Facebook," the app will redirect you to your Facebook account that WeChat is trying to connect with. Tap Continue to allow the connection, then choose your region, enter your phone number, then tap Next.[2]
- If you get an error with Automatic Registration and you're required to have another WeChat user help you register, follow the on-screen instructions to have them scan the QR code. If you don't know any WeChat users, you have to ask for help outside WeChat (like Reddit) for anyone who can help. Make sure their WeChat account meets the conditions listed on your screen (either a 1-month old account if they are international or 6-months if they are a user from Mainland China; hasn't completed a "Help a Friend Register" for other users in the last month; hasn't been blocked in the last month; has activated WeChat Pay if they are a user in Mainland China), then have them go to WeChat > WeChat Team > Account > Help Register Friend.[3]
- Due to laws in India, WeChat is not available in that region.[4]
- The region of Tunisia is also unable to register new accounts with WeChat.[5]
- Verify the account. WeChat will send you a text message with a four-digit verification code. In the "Enter code" field, type the verification code, and then tap Submit.
- If you didn't get a verification code, tap No verification code received?, and then tap Resend to get another text message. Alternatively, tap Phone Call to get an automated phone call with the verification code instead of a text.
- According to the WeChat Terms of Service, you need to be at least 13 years old or have your parents' permission to use WeChat.
- Set Up a WeChat Profile. On the Setup Profile screen, in the "Full Name" field, type a name.
- On this screen, you can also choose a photo for your account. This is optional.
- You can type whatever name you want to use in the Full Name field.
- Find your friends on WeChat. On the Find Friends screen, WeChat will ask you if you want to Find WeChat Friends. If you agree to this, WeChat will upload the names, phone numbers, and email addresses in your phone to the WeChat servers in order to find your friends using WeChat.[6]
- Tap Learn more to learn more about how WeChat will use your friends' contact information.
- If you choose not to do this now, you can always do it later. If you choose not to do this, you can add friends manually.
[Edit]Adding Friends - Open WeChat and tap (to manually add friends). This plus sign is in the top right corner and will let you enter phone numbers to add friends manually.
- Tap . This will take you to an "Add Contacts" screen with multiple ways to add friends.
- Type the phone number of a friend who you know has WeChat. Enter this in the search field at the top of the page. You can also search by WeChat ID if you know it.
- To find your WeChat ID, go to Me > tap your profile picture > WeChat ID.[7]
- Tap Friend Radar to find friends that are around you so you don't have to find their phone number or WeChat ID.[8]
- Tap Mobile Contacts to let WeChat access your contact list and see who's using WeChat. After WeChat checks your contacts list, tap Add next to the contact to add them to your WeChat contacts.
[Edit]Using WeChat - Send a message. Tap the Contacts tab at the bottom of your screen, tap a friend's name, and then tap Messages to open a chat. Type a message in the message field, and then tap Send.
- If typing a message isn't for you, tap the voice icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. You can then talk while you press the "Hold to talk" button at the bottom of your screen to send a voice message that lasts up to 60 seconds.[9]
- Add an emoticon to a message. Type your message, and then tap the smiley face button to open a panel of emoticons and stickers. Tap an emoticon to choose it.
- Send a photo or video. To the right of the message field, tap +, and then tap Images to send an image. If you've given WeChat access to your camera roll, you'll see your photos and videos. Tap a photo to add it to your message. If you want, you can type a message with your photo.
- On iOS, the first time you try to send a photo or video from your camera roll, it will ask you if it can access your photos. You can change this setting in your iOS Settings app by scrolling down to the WeChat settings and then changing the Privacy settings.
- Take a photo or video to send. To the right of the message field, tap +, and then tap the Camera button to take a photo or video. Take a photo or record some video, and then tap Use Photo. WeChat will send the photo or video.
- Be careful when sending video because those files can get quite large.
- On iOS, the first time you try to take a photo or video using WeChat, it will ask you if it can access the Camera app. You can change this setting in your iOS Settings app by scrolling down to the WeChat settings and then changing the Privacy settings.
- Make a voice or video call. In addition to sending text messages, images, and videos, you can also use WeChat to make voice or video calls. Tap +, and then tap Voice Call or Video Call.
- If the person you're trying to call has not added you as a friend, you won't be able to make a voice or video call.
- If you're not on a Wi-Fi network, voice and video calls will use your cell phone data plan. A video call, especially, could quickly use up your data plan.[10]
- To un-send a message before anyone sees it (it's too late to recall your message if someone sees it or if the message has been sent longer than 2 minutes ago), long-tap a message, then tap Recall.
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| How to Make Concentrated Coffee Extract Posted: 07 Sep 2021 09:00 AM PDT Coffee extracts, concentrates, and syrups are coffee-based flavorings that you can use to make or flavor coffee, baked goods, and other foods. Each flavoring has its own unique uses and its own process for making it. Coffee extract is made by brewing coffee beans in alcohol, and it's great for flavoring baked goods. Coffee concentrate is a concentrated brew that you can use to make hot and iced coffee quickly. Coffee syrup is a coffee-flavored liquid sweetener that you can use to flavor and sweeten drinks and baked goods. All of these flavorings can be made at home with a few simple ingredients. [Edit]Ingredients - 1 cup (235 ml) vodka
- ¼ cup (21 g) coffee beans, whole
Makes 1 cup [Edit]Coffee Concentrate - 12 ounces (340 g) coffee
- 6 cups (1.4 L) water
Makes 4 cups [Edit]Coffee Syrup - 2 cups (470 ml) water
- 2 cups (450 g) sugar
- ½ cup (43 g) coffee beans, medium grind
Makes 3 cups - Crack the beans. Transfer the beans to a mortar and use a pestle to crack them open. You don't need to grind the beans like you would to make coffee. Instead, you just want the beans open so they will release their coffee flavor.[1] If you don't have a pestle and mortar, you can:
- Pulse the beans a few times in a food processor, coffee grinder, or blender
- Transfer the beans to a thick plastic bag and crack them carefully with a hammer
- Combine the beans and vodka in a mason jar. Pour the cracked coffee beans into a clean mason jar. Cover the beans with the vodka, and swirl the jar to fully incorporate the beans and the alcohol. Place the lid on the mason jar and screw on the ring to keep the lid in place.[2]
- Let the mixture brew for a week. Move the jar somewhere that's cool and dry to brew. As the cracked coffee beans sit in the vodka, the alcohol will extract the oils and flavors from the beans. Don't leave the mixture to brew for longer than a week, as the extract can become bitter.
- For a faster coffee extract version, grind the beans finely in a coffee grinder. Combine the beans and vodka in a blender. Blend the mixture together for five minutes, and then let it rest for an additional 10 minutes.
- Shake the brew daily. Shaking will help the beans to release more of their flavor, and make for a more potent extract.[3] The shaking will also help to distribute the beans in the alcohol, making for a more consistent flavor.
- Strain the brew. After a week, remove the lid from the mason jar. Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth, a jelly bag, or a coffee filter. Place a bowl under the strainer and pour the extract into the strainer. Set the extract aside and let it trickle through into the bowl below.
- The straining process could take about 30 minutes.
- Bottle the extract. Place a funnel into a small jar with an easy-to-pour lid. A clean vanilla extract bottle is ideal for this. Pour the strained liquid into the funnel and fill the jar. Screw the lid on the bottle and store your extract at room temperature.
- When stored with an airtight lid, your coffee extract should last for at least a year, thanks to the preserving effect of the alcohol.[4]
- Use the extract to flavor drinks and baked goods. Coffee extract can be added to cakes, cookies, and other baked goods in place of or in addition to other flavorings like vanilla. You can also use it to top ice creams, to make sauces, in cocktails, or to give iced coffee drinks a more potent flavor.
- Use 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 ml) of coffee extract to give baked goods and other foods a coffee flavor.
[Edit]Making Coffee Concentrate - Grind the coffee. Measure the coffee beans and transfer them to a grinder. Depending on the size of your machine, you may have to grind them in smaller batches. Grind the beans to a coarse grind, which is about the same size as grains of sea salt.
- You can adjust the quantities to make larger or smaller batches of concentrate. Use the ratio of one part coffee per four parts water, by weight.[5]
- Combine the grounds and water. Transfer the coffee grounds to a large glass pitcher. Cover the beans with cold water from the tap. Stir the mixture well to completely saturate the grounds.
- You can also brew the concentrate in a glass bowl if you don't have a large pitcher.
- When you're making smaller batches, you can make the concentrate in a French press. When the concentrate is brewed, press down the plunger to strain out the grounds.[6]
- Cover and brew the mixture for 24 hours. Place a clean tea towel over the pitcher to keep out dust, bugs, and other particles. Set the pitcher aside on the counter and let the concentrate brew at room temperature for a full day.[7]
- Because this mixture is brewed with cold rather than hot water, the extraction process takes much longer.
- Strain the concentrate. Line a fine-mesh strainer with a disposable coffee filter, cheesecloth, or jelly bag. Position the strainer over a bowl and pour the concentrate into the strainer. Set the concentrate aside and let it drain for 30 to 45 minutes until all the liquid has trickled through the strainer.
- Don't stir the brew as its being strained, or the concentrate could become cloudy.[8]
- Bottle the concentrate. Transfer the concentrated mixture to an airtight jar or container, such as a mason jar. Screw on the lid. Unused portions can be stored in the refrigerator for a week to 10 days.[9]
- Mix the concentrate with water to make coffee. To use the coffee concentrate, mix one part concentrate with one to two parts boiling water for hot coffee. Add milk and sugar, to taste. You can also use the same ratio of concentrate and cold water or milk to make iced coffee.[10]
- It's best to use liquid sweetener in iced coffee, because granulated sugar may not dissolve in the cold coffee.
[Edit]Making Coffee Syrup - Heat the sugar and water. Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for another five minutes to dissolve the sugar.[11]
- Add the coffee grounds. When the sugar has fully dissolved, remove the pan from the heat. Add the grounds and stir the mixture to completely saturate the coffee with the syrup.
- To make vanilla coffee syrup, stir 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 ml) of vanilla extract into the syrup as well.[12]
- Brew the coffee syrup. Set the pan aside for about an hour. This will give the syrup time to cool, and give the grounds time to infuse the syrup with a delicious coffee flavor.[13]
- Strain the syrup once it has cooled to room temperature. Line a fine-mesh strainer with a coffee filter or cheesecloth, and position the strainer over a bowl. Pour the syrup into the strainer and let the pure syrup strain through into the bowl below.[14]
- Bottle the syrup. Transfer the coffee syrup to a sealable jar or container with an easy-to-pour lid. A clean syrup or squeeze bottle is ideal for this, but you can also use a mason jar. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.[15]
- Use the syrup to sweeten drinks or desserts. Add between 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon (5 to 15 ml) of syrup to sweeten and flavor coffee beverages, cocktails, milkshakes, and other drinks.[16] You can also use the syrup in place of sugar to flavor baked goods, or drizzle it over iced cream and other desserts.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Pestle and mortar
- Mason jar with a lid
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth
- Bowl
- Funnel
- Small jar
[Edit]Coffee Concentrate - Coffee grinder
- Large glass pitcher
- Spoon
- Clean tea towel
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth
- Bowl
- Mason jar with a lid
[Edit]Coffee Syrup - Medium saucepan
- Spoon
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth
- Bowl
- Sealable jar
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| How to Become a Top Writer on Medium Posted: 07 Sep 2021 01:00 AM PDT Medium is a place for writers to share their stories, thoughts, and musings in a community that values independent and unique perspectives. Without the distraction of outside advertisements or sponsorships, Medium focuses on substance and authenticity. [1] Top Writer status on Medium is one of the best designations you can earn on the independent writing platform. We'll go over the nuts and bolts of being a Top Writer and give you a few suggestions on how to earn the coveted title. [Edit]How do I start writing on Medium? - Make an account and consider joining the Medium Partner Program. It's free to make an account on Medium and publish articles.
- Your articles are more likely to be recommended to readers and accepted to publications if you pay to become a member and join the Medium Partner Program. Partner Program members are also able to earn money on their articles.
- Take a Medium writing course. There are lots of free professional, online courses to help you become a better writer and teach you how to navigate Medium. You can take a course specialized for Medium or one more focused on writing.
- If you're planning to primarily publish on Medium, taking a course specialized for this platform may be more worthwhile than a general writing course.
- You can also take courses from current Top Writers to learn their tips and tricks to become a Top Writer. Many top writers include call to actions to sign up for their free Medium writing email courses in their bios and at the end of their articles.
[Edit]What does it mean to be a Top Writer? - Top Writers are officially designated by Medium as being an authority in a certain category. When a writer receives Top Writer status, they will receive an email from Medium congratulating them on becoming a Top Writer on a certain topic. Top Writer's articles are featured on category pages and recommended to readers more often.
- There is no limit to the number of Top Writers. The good news is that there aren't a limited number of Top Writers on Medium. Anyone can become a Top Writer if they meet the requirements. It will take commitment and dedication to your craft, but we've listed a few steps you can take to earn the title!
[Edit]What are the perks of being a Top Writer? - Being a Top Writer defines you as a writer. The Top Writer tag will appear on your profile and tells readers what type of articles you write the most and excel in on Medium. There are a couple of main reasons you want this title:
- Be a Trusted Source. Top Writers on Medium are trusted, reliable, and consistent sources. As a Top Writer, you can shift perspectives and offer new thoughts on your topics as a validated, trusted source.
- Earn More Money. Since Top Writer status is essentially Medium's official stamp of approval, Top Writers typically attract more followers and more reads, which means they can earn more money from their articles/
- Expand Your Writing Circle. This title will not only identify you as a solid resource on the topic you're writing about, and it could also open up other writing opportunities to collaborate with other publications or writers.
[Edit]How often should I write new articles? - To become a Top Writer, you need to produce and write content consistently. This is probably the most important piece of advice on this list. If you're only producing content every month or so, it will be extremely difficult to gain any notoriety or consistent readership.
- Try to create a routine to motivate yourself to publish at least 2-3 times a week. Brainstorm headlines, outline your articles and then write your first draft. It's easier to edit than to write a perfect article from scratch, so don't agonize over every word. You've got this!
[Edit]How can I make my Medium articles easier to find? - Getting your writing discovered is essential. Adding tags to your work will help readers find your articles by searching keywords.
- Medium provides suggestions for adding tags based on your topic and popular searches. [2]
- Make sure your tags relate to your pieces but also have a substantial amount of followers. You can find a list of popular tags along with their follower counts on Medium's website.
- Publish consistently in the same topic or category. Top Writers are designated by category. You should try to publish consistently in the same tags to achieve Top Writer status for that topic.
- Not all tags are eligible for Top Writer status. A few tags that are eligible include Money, Productivity, Finance, and Self-Improvement.
[Edit]Do I need to publish articles in Medium publications? - Medium publications are a shared landing page of articles centered on a specific topic.[3] They are a great way for readers to discover your writing since people can choose to follow a specific publication.
- Often, publications have greater reach than individual writers and are rusted sources of information. Getting your work accepted to a publication will add to your article's authority and credibility.
- You don't need to publish articles with publications but is it the most effective way to get your articles discovered when you're first starting out.
[Edit]How should I format my articles? - Formatting your Medium articles so they are easy to read is essential. Not only do you make more money the longer Medium members read your stories, but formatting your articles will make your stories more professional.
- Use headings, subheadings, and bullet points to break up your article. Use images sparingly -- typically just one at the top of your article. Focus on readability! Long paragraphs without any visual breaks do not perform as well. [4]
- Publications will have specific formatting instructions. If you're submitting an article to a publication, be sure to research the publisher's formatting requirements. Most publications list their requirements on a "Submit Your Story" or "Write For Us" tab on their publication homepage.
- Almost every publication will require titles to be written in Title Case and subtitles to be written in sentence case. There are lots of free tools online that will automatically format your titles correctly.
[Edit]What topics do well on Medium? - Certain writing topics do especially well on Medium. It's not unheard of for other types of articles to excel on this platform, but these articles on these topics typically do best:
- Entrepreneurship
- Startups
- Political Commentary
- Cultural Critiques
- Technology
- Motivational/Self-Improvement
- Humor
- Personal Essays
[Edit]Can my Medium articles get indexed on Google Search? - Articles that align with Medium's mission will be accessible on Google search. Being featured in Google search means an article has been "indexed." Being indexed means that more readers will be able to find your account and stories through Google search, not just on Medium.
- It can take time to reach the reader threshold to be indexed in Google search. Produce your best, most meaningful work, and avoid clickbait and spam content to improve your chances of having your work indexed on search.
- Medium discourages content that is focused solely on SEO. SEO or "search engine optimization" is the practice of improving the quality of writing with the goal of ranking higher in search gaining more traffic to your webpage[5].
- Medium may consider hyper SEO-focused content as spam or clickbait, especially if it does not actively contribute to their mission of sharing independent, genuine thought or writers are "keyword-stuffing" their articles.[6]
- Becoming a Top Writer on Medium is not an impossible task. If you are dedicated to the process of earning the title, you'll get there! Be patient and trust your abilities and your readers and Medium will react in kind.
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