| How to Draw on Pictures on Android Posted: 02 Feb 2018 04:00 PM PST This wikiHow teaches you how to use draw or paint on a photo using an Android phone or tablet. You'll need an app like PicsArt Color Paint or You Doodle to get started--you download either for free from the Play Store. EditUsing PicsArt Color Paint - Open PicsArt Color Paint. It's the pink and blue icon with a white "P" in the middle.
- If you don't have PicsArt Color Paint on your Android, you can download it for free from the Play Store .
- Tap . It's the pink button at the bottom-center of the screen.
- If you don't see Start Drawing, tap the left panel with the ＋ at the center to start a new project.
- Tap the photo icon. It's the icon that resembles a photo of mountains with a "+" sign at its bottom-left corner. It's at the top of the screen.
- Tap Allow if prompted to give PicsArt permission to access your photos.
- Scroll down and select a picture to draw on. This will open the picture in editing mode.
- You can also tap the camera icon and take a new photo instead.
- Arrange the photo. Tap and hold in the center of the picture to drag it to a new position. You can also edit and arrange the photo by tapping and dragging on the icons in the photo's corners:
- Ⓧ: Delete the picture.
- ⤡: Change the picture's size.
- ⟲: Rotate the picture.
- Tap . It's at the top-right corner. This sets the image in place.
- Tap the blue color wheel icon. It's in the toolbar on the bottom-left of the screen. This opens the color picker.
- Select a color and tap . You can tap a location on the color wheel to select a color and then tap on a location in triangle to adjust that color's brightness level.
- You can also tap a color suggestion at the bottom instead.
- Tap the paintbrush icon. It's in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to the right of the color wheel icon. This opens the brush picker.
- Select a brush. Swipe through the brush types until you find one you like. You can also adjust the sliders for each brush to change the size or opacity (see-through) of each brush.
- You can tap the ^ icon in the top-right corner of the brush selector window to view the brushes full-screen.
- Swipe-down on the brush selector to hide it.
- Draw on your picture. Use your finger to draw on the screen. You can change the color and brushes at any time. You can also use other tools to refine your drawing.
- Tap ↩ to undo any mistakes you make.
- Tap the eraser tool to erase specific areas.
- Tap . It's in the top-right corner. This takes you to the "Save and Share" page.
- Tap . This saves the picture to your Android's gallery.
EditUsing You Doodle - Open You Doodle on your Android. It's the round icon with a multicolored paint palette inside.
- If you don't have You Doodle on your Android, download it now from the Play Store .
- Tap . It's at the top of the screen.
- Tap . It's the last option in the menu. A list of sources will appear at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap your photo gallery icon. If you use Google Photos, tap Photos. Otherwise, look for Gallery or Photo Gallery.
- Tap the photo you want to draw on. This opens the photo in the crop tool.
- Crop the photo to the desired size. Drag the corners or edges of the rectangle to surround the part of the photo you want to use, then tap Crop at the top of the screen.
- To select the whole photo, tap the first icon (the square with two arrows) at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- If you want to rotate the photo, tap the curved arrow the bottom of the screen.
- Tap . It's at the top-right corner of the screen. The photo will now open in the drawing editor.
- Tap the brush icon. It's at the bottom of the screen. A list of options for your brush will appear.
- Customize your brush and tap . Select either a color or pattern to draw with, and then use the sliders to adjust size and opacity.
- Tap Fill to select a single color from the palette, or select one of the pattern options at the top of the screen.
- Drag the "Size" slider to the right to increase the brush size, or left to decrease it.
- Drag the "Opacity" slider to the left to make the brush color or pattern more see-through, and right to make it more solid/opaque.
- Use your finger to draw on the picture. If you make a mistake, tap the curved arrow at the bottom-left corner to undo your last action.
- Tap . You will now have the option to save or share your edited photo.
- Tap . A list of file types will appear.
- Tap your preferred format. Select either PNG or JPG. The quality is similar, but it takes a little longer to save a PNG file.
- Type a name for your photo and tap . This saves your edited photo to your Android's photo gallery.
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| How to Fix Bent Glasses Posted: 02 Feb 2018 08:00 AM PST It doesn't take much to bend the thin frames of most eyeglasses out of shape, but there's no need to spring for a new pair every time you drop yours or sit on them by mistake. You can easily repair most types of glasses yourself, provided you're careful. Use a pair of plastic-tipped pliers and a protective cloth to gently right crooked metal frames. For plastic frames, heat the glasses with hot water in order to ease them back into their original shape. Always check for damage before you begin tinkering with your eyeglasses—broken glasses tend to be a much more expensive fix than bent ones. EditRepairing Metal Glasses - Grab a pair of plastic-tipped pliers. Pliers will allow you to make micro-adjustments to the bent frames more safely than trying to force them into shape by hand. If possible, equip yourself with a pair that has a soft plastic coating on the tips. Ordinary metal pliers may scratch or even snap thin wire frames.[1]
- If you don't have a suitable set of pliers on hand, a plastic hand clamp or pair of forceps will also get the job done.
- Place a protective cloth over the glasses. Drape the unfolded cloth directly over the section of the frames you'll be manipulating. This will create a buffer between the glasses and the pliers that will minimize scratches and gouges. The blanketed fabric will also keep you from taking a screw or shard of plastic to the eye in the event that the glasses break accidentally.[2]
- Make sure there are no wrinkles or folds in the cloth that could cause it to shift unexpectedly while you're straightening the glasses.
- A thin piece of fabric like a bandana or handkerchief is ideal for this purpose.
- Grip the frames with the pliers. Position the tips of the pliers over the bent section of the glasses and squeeze the handles together to secure them. If the worst of the disfiguration is around the nosepiece, for instance, you'll cinch down on one side of the piece that runs across the bridge of your nose.[3]
- Only squeeze the pliers firmly enough to hold the frames steady. Being too forceful may just cause even more damage.
- The slender pliers will create an anchor point around which you can make more precise adjustments.
- Twist the pliers to bend the frames back into shape. Apply gentle pressure in the opposite direction of the bend until you feel the frames start to give. Make your adjustments as small as possible to avoid breaking or over-correcting your glasses. When you're satisfied with their shape, slide them on and see how they feel on your face.[4]
- Don't yank, wrench, or bounce the frames. Doing so will most likely leave you with a broken pair of glasses.[5]
- You may need to adjust your glasses more than once in order to get them to fit properly.
EditReshaping Plastic Glasses - Fill a shallow container with warm water. Give the tap a minute or two to heat up—the water needs to be pretty hot in order to soften the plastic frames enough to make them pliable. Run enough water to completely cover the bent glasses.[6]
- Intense temperatures can melt plastic frames. If the water is too hot to touch, chances are it's too hot for your glasses.
- You also have the option of holding the glasses directly under a stream of hot water or using a hair dryer if there are no suitable containers around.[7]
- Dunk the glasses in the water for 30 seconds to a minute. Lower the glasses to the bottom of the container so that they're fully submerged. There, the heat of the water will begin to act on them. Let them sit for at least 30 seconds before removing them and patting them dry with a clean microfiber towel.[8]
- If you're using a hair dryer, hold the nozzle about away from the frames and wave it back and forth for 30-60 seconds.
- Handle the glasses carefully. They'll be even more fragile than normal when warm.
- Bend the frames into position delicately. Hold the glasses steady with both hands while you use your thumbs to work on the most misshapen areas. Apply pressure a little at a time, holding the frames in the desired shape for a few seconds, then letting them relax. You should feel the plastic flexing under your touch.[9]
- Avoid placing unnecessary stress on the frames, especially around the arms and nosepiece. If you try to bend them too much, they could easily snap.
- If the frames start to cool off before you're finished, give them another 20-30 seconds of hot water or air. You can repeat this process as many times as needed.[10]
- Allow the glasses to cool before wearing them. Once you've got your glasses looking good as new, leave them to sit out at room temperature for a few minutes. This will give the plastic a chance to harden back up, making your corrections permanent. You can then try them on without have to worry about them warping or breaking.
- Keep in mind that plastic frames can be harder to fine-tune than metal ones. If your glasses still don't fit exactly how you want them to, it may be a good idea to take them back to the retailer to have them repaired professionally.[11]
EditMaking Common Adjustments - Bend the frames in the center to tighten or loosen the glasses. To get a more snug fit, hold the glasses with the lenses pointing away from you and place both thumbs in the center of the nosepiece. Pull the edges of the frames toward you to bend them inward slightly. Relaxing them is just as simple—this time, just hold them so that the frames are facing you.[12]
- Remember to shape your glasses a little by little, whether they're made from plastic or metal. Getting impatient could end up costing you the price of a brand new pair of glasses.[13]
- Creating more of an inward curve can be especially useful for inexpensive plastic frames, which have a tendency to loosen up over time.
- Rotate the eyepieces in opposite directions to straighten the glasses. If the lenses themselves are out of whack, twist them gingerly around the nosepiece until they sit flush against your face. This may take a few attempts to get just right. Continue modifying and trying on your glasses until they return to alignment.[14]
- The nosepiece is the weakest point on any pair of glasses, so be careful not to put too much tension on the center of the frames.
- Once the eyepieces are straight, flex the frames inward or outward to find a fit that feels good.
- Straighten the arms of plastic glasses to reduce irritation. When you're tired of having the backs of your ears rubbed raw, try warming the offending frames with a hot water bath or hair dryer and pressing against the part of the earpiece that rests against your temples with your forefinger. A mild curve will allow the arms to follow the natural contours of your face.[15]
- Move slowly down the length of arms to the ends a few millimeters at a time, coaxing them into their new shape.
- Your glasses may move around a little more after you've straightened out the arms.
- Curve the earpieces for a more secure fit. To deal with glasses that are constantly sliding down your face, smooth ends of the arms downward so that they hook behind your ears. Focus most of your effort on the area where they begin to curve. Accentuating the angle of the earpieces will help make sure that your specs stay put while you're reading, looking around, or being active.[16]
- It may not be possible to reshape the arms of some metal frames, which often feature plastic-coated earpieces.
- If you're not sure which way your glasses should be tweaked, extend the arms and place them flat on a table. Whichever side is raised will need to be bent down.
- Don't throw out your favorite pair if you're not having any luck correcting them yourself. Most eyeglass retailers will straighten out deformed frames for a small charge—some may even do it for free if you purchased the glasses from them originally.
- Get an extended warranty on new eyeglasses in case they wind up bent or broken beyond repair.
- If you're not confident in your ability to fix your glasses without breaking them, play it safe and have a professional do it for you.
- Always check for cracks, loose screws, discoloration and other potential signs of damage before you attempt to reshape your glasses.
- Submerging prescription glasses in hot water may have an effect on the clarity of the lenses. For this reason, it may be wisest to reserve this method for sunglasses or cheap reading spectacles.
EditThings You'll Need - Plastic-tipped pliers
- Soft, thin cloth
- Shallow container
- Hair dryer (optional)
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| How to Avoid Getting the Flu in Winter Posted: 02 Feb 2018 12:00 AM PST The flu (influenza) can occur anytime, but appears mostly in the fall and winter. Chilly weather keeps lots of people indoors at the same time, and the holiday season brings together family members of all ages, increasing the probability for sickness. The flu can leave you suffering from fever, chills, and body aches, and can become so severe as to warrant hospitalization. Prevent the flu this winter by getting your yearly flu shot, practicing good hygiene, and keeping your body healthy with diet and exercise. EditProtecting Yourself from the Flu Virus - Get the flu shot every year. Every person over the age of 6 months should get a flu shot every year, usually in the early fall before flu season begins.[1] There are a few different flu shots available, so ask your doctor or pharmacist which vaccine is right for you. Get your flu shot at a doctor's office, clinic, pharmacy, college health center, or even in some schools and workplaces.
- Last year's shot won't protect you from this year's flu - get a shot every year.
- Talk to your doctor before getting the shot if you're allergic to eggs, have ever had Guillain-Barré Syndrome, or are not feeling well the day you are supposed to get the shot.[2]
- Wash your hands frequently. Wash your hands any time you cough, sneeze, or blow your nose, after using the restroom, before eating or preparing food, after caring for someone who is sick, after changing a diaper, and after touching garbage. Use proper hand washing technique:[3]
- Wet your hands with clean, running water (hot or cold). Turn off the water tap, then apply soap to your hands.
- Rub your hands together to lather up the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, up to your elbows, and underneath your fingernails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds, then rinse the soap off under clean, running water.
- Dry your hands using a clean towel or an air dryer.
- Use hand sanitizer if you can't wash your hands. If you don't have access to soap or clean, running water, use hand sanitizer at times when you would otherwise wash your hands. Your hand sanitizer should be made of at least 60% alcohol. Place some sanitizer in the palm of your hand and rub your hands together, rubbing the product over your whole hands and fingers until your hands feel dry.[4]
- Hand sanitizers are not as good at removing germs as washing your hands. Wash your hands whenever you have the option.
- Hand sanitizers don't work well if your hands are greasy or visibly dirty.
- Keep hand sanitizer out of reach of children – do not let children swallow it.
- Don't touch your face. Avoid touching your face, eyes, mouth, or nose unless you wash your hands first. Illness is spread easily this way. Carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer in your purse, briefcase, or backpack to use first if you need to touch your face.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes. Sneeze and cough into a tissue, then throw the tissue away. This is cleaner than sneezing into your hands, and can help prevent the spread of flu.[5] If you don't have a tissue with you, sneeze or cough into the crook of your elbow.
EditMinimizing Germs at Home and Work - Avoid people who are sick. If possible, avoid being around someone who has the flu. Stay away from sick friends or neighbors until they're well. Stay out of crowds during the peak of flu season, in possible – being in public transportation, auditoriums, and places where people congregate make it easy for flu to spread.[6]
- Stay home from work or school if you're sick so you don't contaminate others. You can return to school or work 24 hours after your fever returns to normal, but continue to practice good hand washing hygiene.
- Take precautions around sick family members. If someone in your household is sick, consider sleeping in a different room from them if you usually share a bedroom. Be sure to wash your hands after you interact with them, and clean any cups, cutlery, or dishes they use thoroughly.
- People can still be contagious for up to a week after they're feeling better.[7]
- Clean your home and workspace regularly. Use disinfecting sprays or wipes to clean surfaces that can harbor flu germs.[8] Clean your bathrooms, bedroom surfaces, wood and glass tables, office desks, and other areas that you use or touch often. Keep a container of disinfecting wipes at your office, and wipe down your desk, phone, and keyboard every morning before you start work.
- Sanitize your phone. Phones harbor many germs because you use them so often and they sit around in lots of places, exposed to viruses. Use a disinfecting wipe or slightly soapy rag to carefully clean your phone every other day during flu season.
- Of course, do not submerge your phone in water.
- Change your hand towels often. Because you will be washing your hands more frequently, you will need to change your communal towels more often so that they do not remain damp and become a vector for disease. Replace the towel every couple days or if it is damp when you go to reuse it. Keep hand towels separate so that each family member has their own towel.
EditPracticing Healthy Habits - Sleep 7-9 hours a night. Getting adequate rest helps your immune system perform at its best.[9] Aim to get 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Try techniques to improve your sleep habits:
- Set a regular bedtime and wake up time.
- Exercise regularly (but not within 3 hours of bedtime so it doesn't keep you up).
- Avoid caffeine after 4pm.
- Avoid napping during the day.
- Relax before bed with a warm bath or reading.
- Save your bedroom for sleeping – don't watch TV in bed. Sleep in a cool, dark room.
- Eat a nutritious diet. Eating a nutritious and varied diet helps your immune system work. Think about eating a "colorful" diet – one high in fresh fruits and vegetables of many different colors. This can help you get lots of vitamins and nutrients to keep your body healthy.[10]
- Drink enough water. Stay hydrated to maintain your overall health and avoid getting sick.[11] In general, men should drink around 13 cups of water and other fluids daily (about 3 liters), and women should aim for 9 cups (2.2 liters).[12] Drink more if you sweat a lot. Water, juice, and tea count towards your fluids.
- Stay active. Aerobic workouts are those that increase your heart rate and breathing rate. Walking, slow jogging, biking, and swimming are good options. Aim to get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity at least 5 days per week for optimal health. This won't stop the flu, but it can keep you healthy and make recovery easier.[13]
- You may have to get creative to exercise during the winter. Get a gym membership, go dancing, use workout videos at home, find an indoor pool – do what you can to stay active in the winter.
- Decrease your stress level. The stress hormone cortisol negatively affects numerous body systems – including your immune system.[14] Try yoga, meditation, deep breathing, taking a walk – anything that helps you relax. If you have a stressful lifestyle due to work or family, practice mindfulness meditation or learn stress management skills. While it won't stop
- The flu shot cannot give you the flu. Some people experience mild flu-like symptoms like low fever or body aches after getting the shot, which is just your body reacting to making antibodies. Any side effects from the shot are significantly milder and shorter-lasting than getting the flu.
- Getting the flu shot also protects others from getting sick – the more people who get the flu shot, the fewer people will get influenza every year. This can save lives![15]
- Healthcare workers and those who work with children are more likely to get the flu or other contagious illnesses. It's important to practice excellent hand-washing hygiene.
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