| How to Find Hidden Cameras Posted: 23 Sep 2018 05:00 PM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to find hidden cameras in your house or building. Even though hidden cameras are incredibly small and easy to hide, there are a few techniques you can use to search for them under the right conditions. EditUsing Basic Techniques - Know where to look. Unfortunately, hidden cameras can be as small as the end of a pen, making it easy to hide them virtually anywhere. When searching a room for hidden cameras, look in places such as the following:[1]
- Smoke detectors
- Electrical outlets
- Power strips
- Night lights
- Books, DVD cases, or video game cases
- Shelves
- Small holes in the wall
- Pictures or other decorations
- Stuffed animals
- Lava lamps
- Understand what part of the camera to look for. Most of the camera will usually be hidden, but the camera's lens must always be visible for the camera to be effective. This means that you can always spot a camera by looking for its lens.
- Any camera installed by an expert will not display wires or lights, but the lens must be visible.
- Consider the best angle for coverage in a room. It's easiest to search for the camera from the perspective of someone wanting to record the center of activity in a room; for example, if you're worried someone is recording your kitchen, it doesn't make much sense to look for the camera in the floorboards.
- Corners of rooms often provide the best picture of the whole room, though cameras placed in the corner are often less inconspicuous than most hidden cameras.
- Look for oddly placed mirrors or decorations. While things like stuffed animals and books can be placed pretty much anywhere, mirrors and decorations (e.g., pictures or paintings) often aren't. If you see a mirror or decoration at a weird height or in an otherwise odd location, there may be a hidden camera embedded.[2]
- Check stuffed animals and clocks. The eyes of stuffed animals and the screws or details on clocks can often conceal a camera.
- Since both stuffed animals and clocks are easy to move, consider removing them from your vicinity if you suspect that they house cameras.
- Turn off the lights to search for camera indicators. Most cameras have red or green lights which blink or display steadily; if the hidden cameras were poorly installed, you may be able to see these lights when you turn off the room's lights.
- Chances are slim that anyone who installed hidden cameras was too sloppy to hide the camera's indicator lights, so don't rule out hidden cameras if you don't see any.
- Create a DIY camera detector. Professional camera detectors can cost several hundred dollars, but you can make a cheap one with nothing but a paper towel and a flash light:[3]
- Turn off all the lights in the room, and draw the blinds (or wait until nightfall).
- Hold up a paper towel roll to one eye, then close the other eye.
- Place a flashlight at eye level (in front of the closed eye) and turn on the flashlight.
- Scan the room, keeping an eye out for glints as you do so.
- Use your cell phone to scan for interference. This isn't a perfect system, but it will help you find certain types of cameras:
- Make a call on your cell phone, and leave the caller on the line.
- Walk around the room with your phone on speakerphone.
- Listen for crackling, clicking, or buzzing from your phone.
- Purchase and use an RF detector. An RF detector allows you to scan for hidden cameras by physically sweeping the detector around a room and listening for feedback; if you hear sudden crackling or beeping through the detector, there's a good chance you'll find a hidden camera in front of it.
- When using an RF detector, you'll need to unplug any items which broadcast radio signals. These include things like kitchen appliances, baby monitors, routers and modems, gaming consoles, TVs, and so on.
- You may need to cycle through several different frequencies before you find the correct one.
- RF detectors can be found anywhere from electronics stores to Amazon, and you can expect to spend between $15 and $300 on one.
- Search for public cameras. While public cameras tend to be less nefarious and more conspicuous than their personal counterparts, it may be good to know where the nearest "hidden" camera is if you're attempting to dispute a traffic incident or something similar. You can usually find cameras in the following locations:
- ATMs
- Store ceilings
- Two-way mirrors in stores and high-profile shops (e.g., jewelry fronts)
- Gas stations
- Traffic lights
EditUsing Your Smartphone's Front Camera - Open your smartphone's Camera app. On an iPhone, you'll usually find this app on the Home Screen, while Android users can search for the Camera app in the App Drawer.
- Switch to the front-facing camera. If the camera isn't showing your face while you hold the screen side facing you, tap the "Rotate" icon (which usually resembles a circular arrow or two) to flip it.
- You can't perform this process with the rear camera.
- Verify that your smartphone can see infrared light. In order to search for hidden cameras, your smartphone's front camera cannot have an infrared filter. You can determine whether the camera has an IR filter by using a TV remote:
- Point a remote control at the camera.
- Press any button on the remote control.
- Look for a flash on the remote control's front light.
- Turn off the lights in the room you want to scan. In order to scan for infrared light, you'll need to have the room as dark as possible.
- If there are any other lights in room (e.g., night lights, power strip indicators, etc.), unplug their sources if possible.
- Use your smartphone's camera to look for flashing lights. With your phone's screen facing you, rotate while looking for flashing spots. If you see a flashing area, it's most likely a hidden camera's IR light.
- Wireless cameras operate with a wireless transmitter and tend to be bit larger because they contain the wireless transmitter. These can operate on a battery and be transmittable to a recording device within a range of about 200 feet (60.96 m). This type can be popular for people looking to spy on other individuals.[4]
- Perform the same discrete visual checks and sweeps in hotels and in workplaces. In a workplace and in other business settings, realize that dummy cameras may be set up to intimidate you into good behavior.
- Hardwired cameras are typically the kind used in businesses to prevent crime. These can connect with a recording device or with television monitors.
- If you do find a hidden camera in your home or office, it's best to contact authorities immediately.
- There are several paid smartphone apps which claim to sense cameras. These apps often have poor reviews and even poorer performance, so steer clear of them.
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| How to Read at Night Posted: 23 Sep 2018 09:00 AM PDT Reading at night is a pleasant and calming activity that many people enjoy. A few unique challenges can present themselves, though, and include the risk of inadequate comfort and light, potentially keeping yourself awake, and disturbing your sleeping partner. Be sure to select your reading material wisely, and prop yourself up with pillows to ensure comfort and back support. If you're reading on a digital device, you should turn off the device an hour or so before bed, or turn off the device's blue light. EditReading Comfortably at Night - Sit or recline in a quiet, calm environment. Reading before bed is calming, and helps prepare your mind and body for a night of restful sleep. To get the most out of reading for bed, find a quiet space to read in.[1] If you have guests or friends at your home, ask them to keep noise to a minimum.
- The brain is not made to multi-task, and if you try to watch TV and read at the same time, you'll find it is ineffective and frustrating. Turn off the noisy TV, and focus on reading.
- Light a candle to help you relax or set the mood while you're reading.
- Prop pillows behind yourself to support your neck and back. Reading in bed can be bad for your posture if you allow yourself to slouch. So, it's important to sit or lie in a way that won't cause you any neck or back pain. Ensure that you have appropriate supports by using pillows or neck rests to keep your back and neck as vertical as possible.
- If you're lying down or sitting on a couch, add something helpful such as a horseshoe pillow or a large slanted pillow. Small neck pillows may be helpful too.
- Changing positions every 30–45 minutes can also help you to avoid bad posture and can prevent you from feeling discomfort in your neck or back.
- Bring the book closer to your face to help you straighten out your back slightly.
- Read light fiction at night to prepare yourself for sleep. If you tend to feel sleepy when reading at night, avoid reading technical non-fiction, dense poetry, or heavy fiction that asks too much of you intellectually. These genres will be hard to follow if you're drowsy. So, read a light novel or short story at night. This will relax your mind, and prepare it for sleep and dreaming.[2]
- If you're studying or finalizing work, consider doing the tough reading earlier in the night. That way, you can leave lighter reading for bedtime.
- Clip on a book light if you don't want bright lights on in your room. Many different versions of the clip-on book light exist, but they all work basically the same way. Clip the clamp onto the back cover of your book, angle the bulb towards the page you're currently reading, and switch on the light. Some book lights are designed to clip on to the edge of your reading glasses instead.[3] Either type of book light will keep the light source directly over the book, and won't wake up anyone else sleeping in the same room.
- You can purchase clip-on book lights at department stores, bookstores, or through online retailers.
- Most book lights require 1 or 2 AA batteries.
- Situate yourself under the covers with a flashlight to read undetected. If you're trying to read quietly and unobtrusively (e.g., without waking up your parents), crawl down beneath the covers and pull the top of the blankets back over your head. Then, switch on a flashlight and point it at your book. The blankets will prevent light from leaking out, so you can read comfortably for as long as you want.[4]
- This approach may be impractical for an adult trying to avoid waking their partner in the same bed. Your partner may find the rustling under the covers even more distracting than sleeping with the lights on.
- Avoid reading in the dark so you don't strain your eyes. When reading at night, you may find yourself sitting in a dark room, straining and squinting to read the words on the page or screen. This can exhaust and potentially damage your eyes. To avoid straining your eyes reading at night, sit or lie near a source of good lighting. You could read by the light of a lamp or an overhead light.
- If you need reading glasses, wear them. They will reduce the strain that causes your eyes to feel tired.
- Listen to an audiobook instead of reading. Instead of flipping through the pages of a hard-copy book, try loading up an e-book on your tablet or smartphone. That way, you can put earphones in, hide any light source and listen to a book in the dark, without waking up any sleepers.[5] Just try to avoid drifting off while the book is still playing, or you may lose your place.
- You can download audiobooks through the Kindle, Amazon, Google, or Apple online stores. Many public libraries also have audio books, either on CD or digitally.
EditStaying Awake While Reading - Sit up to read in bed to avoid falling asleep. Your mind probably associates reclining in your bed with sleeping, which may cause you to fall asleep while you're reading. If you find yourself in this situation, do not read lying down at nighttime. Prop yourself up and sit comfortably in your bed while reading, instead. Or, read sitting or reclining on your sofa.[6]
- Experiment with different sitting positions, to see if any help you to stay awake while reading.
- Eat a light snack while you're reading. A light snack will give you something to munch on while you're reading and can help you stay awake by giving your body a few late-night calories. Look for a relatively healthy option so you're not just filling up on empty calories, carbohydrates, and processed foods.[7]
- Try snacking on pretzels, celery sticks, blueberries, or popcorn.
- Drink a cold, decaffeinated beverage to keep yourself awake. Having a glass of ice water or lemonade will help you stay awake while you're reading at night. Slowly sip the drink while you're reading. Avoid caffeinated beverages like coffee, iced tea, or black tea. These drinks will keep you awake even after you're ready to fall asleep.[8]
- Also keep in mind that you may wake up in the middle of the night needing to use the bathroom if you drink too much liquid before bed.
- Get 7–9 hours of sleep every night so you're less tired when you read. Reading at night while you're sleep-deprived will make your tiredness worse. You may even fall asleep while you're reading. If you're over 18, you should get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night.[9] If you find that you're getting less sleep than this, try cutting back on your reading time and devoting more of your time to sleep.
- If you're between 6 and 13 years old, you should get 9–11 hours of sleep every night.
- If you're between 14 and 17, aim for 8–10 hours of sleep.
EditReading on a Digital Device - Choose a digital device for reading. Depending on personal preference and what's available, this might mean an e-reader, a laptop, a smartphone, or a tablet. Select a device that you can read with ease (avoid squinting or straining to read). If you'd like to hold the device as you read in bed, choose a device that's relatively light and that you can hold with ease.[10]
- Some digital devices suitable for reading come with a stand or you are able to purchase one separately, to allow for hands-free reading.
- Keep digital reading for the evening and early nighttime only. Avoid reading on a digital device before your bedtime, or if you're reading late at night. The bright blue light from a digital screen can delay or suppress the release of melatonin, the hormone that regulates your circadian clock and helps you to feel sleepy.[11]
- It is a good idea to turn down the level of brightness of the reading screen and to stop reading on the device about 2 hours before your intended bedtime.
- Shut off your device's blue light when reading late. Many devices have a built-in setting that allows you to turn off the disruptive blue light. Look through your device's settings, and turn the blue-light blocker on if you're reading after it's dark outside. With this setting turned on, you can read late without disrupting your sleep pattern.[12]
- If your smartphone or tablet doesn't have a function to turn off the blue light, search the app store for an app that performs this function. Just search for "blue light" and look through the results.
- If you like to read at night on the bus, in a car (as a passenger), or while camping, make use of a good headlamp, flashlight, or flashlight app on your smartphone. These will help you to see the text, generally without disturbing anyone else.
- The idea that reading in dim or dark light will damage your eyes is a myth.[13] However, you may feel eye strain due to over-exerting your eyes to read in the dim light.
- Some people can fall asleep easily after reading at night, while others find it arouses their mental faculties too much and keeps them alert and awake. If you are in the latter category, don't read in the hour leading up to your sleep time.
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| How to Put Together a First Period Kit Posted: 23 Sep 2018 01:00 AM PDT Most girls get their first period between the ages of 9 and 16. If you've started to notice a change in your mood, heavier discharge from your vagina, new body hair, or sudden breakouts, your first period will probably be coming sometime soon. However, you don't need to be worried or afraid! You can make a kit with all of the items that you need while on your period, like pads, tampons, and spare underwear, and put it in your bag so that you're prepared. EditHelp Making Your Kit EditIncluding the Necessities - Pick a bag that will fit in a backpack or tote. Look for a medium-sized cosmetic bag that will fit in the bag that you take to school. Try to find one that is a solid color or printed on the outside if you don't want anyone to know what's inside of the bag.[1]
- If you're having trouble finding one, try looking in the cosmetic section of the supermarket, or order a cosmetic bag from an online retailer.
- Put 2 panty liners and 3 pads in the bag. Panty liner are great for protecting your underwear from discharge, or wearing on lighter days. On days with a heavier flow, you'll need to use a pad. Whatever you decide to wear, make sure you change it every 4-6 hours to ensure that you don't have any leaks.[2]
- If you've never used a sanitary pad before, don't worry. It's easy to learn how to use a pad. Simply remove the plastic wrapper and protective paper strip from the back, and place the sticky side onto the inside of your underwear.
- If the pad has wings, remove the paper strips from the adhesive and fold them out and around your underwear to keep the pad in place.
- Never flush a pad or panty liner down the toilet. When you're done with the pad, take it out of your underwear and fold it up to throw it in the trash.
- Include 2-3 tampons in the bag if you know how to use them. Tampons are made of cotton and other fibers and can be inserted into your vagina to absorb some of your flow. Many women use tampons when they're going swimming or doing other activities that would be uncomfortable while wearing a pad. Like pads, change your tampon every 4-6 hours.[3]
- Generally, you should try to avoid wearing a tampon during your first period. It can be difficult to predict how heavy your flow will be, and wearing the wrong size tampon can cause discomfort or leaks.
- If you want to wear a tampon, practice before you get your period so that you know what to do.
- Try to avoid flushing your tampons down the toilet because they can expand in the water and cause the toilet to clog.
- Add a spare pair of underwear to the bag. Since your first period might catch you off guard, it's good to have an extra pair of clean underwear in case you have a leak. Fold them up so that they fit into the bag, with the rest of your items.[4]
- Try to pick a dark-colored, comfortable pair of underwear that will fit a pad or panty liner. Darker colors tend to show stains less than lighter colors.
- Fold a resealable plastic bag and place it in the bag. If you do happen to have a leak in your underwear, you'll need to keep them separate from the rest of the items in your bag until you can wash them. Include a sandwich-sized resealable bag in your kit just in case.[5]
- If you end up using the bag, be sure to replace it as soon as possible.
- Include a piece of dark chocolate. Studies show that eating dark chocolate can help to make your period easier to deal with. Eat a piece of chocolate to boost your mood between classes or for a burst of energy when you're just feeling "blah."[6]
- If you don't like dark chocolate, add a package of mints, which can help to soothe mild cramps and stomach pain.
- Add a small package of ibuprofen or naproxen if you're allowed. Ibuprofen and naproxen are helpful medications that can temporarily relieve cramps. Check your school's policy before purchasing the medication. Look for a small package to fit in your bag, and only include it if you're allowed to take them to school.[7]
- Some schools don't let students carry medicine with them. However, you can talk to your school nurse, and have a parent drop off a bottle of ibuprofen or naproxen in the office in case you need it to handle cramps or a headache. If you have cramps, ask to visit the nurse, and they will give you the right dose.
- You can find small containers of medication at most grocery stores and pharmacies.
- Put a travel-sized container of hand sanitizer in the bag. In some bathrooms, you might not be able to wash your hands after changing your pad or tampon. In that case, use a drop of hand sanitizer to ensure that your hands are clean and free of germs.[8]
- Be sure to seal the bottle of hand sanitizer tightly when you put it back in the bag to prevent it from spilling on the rest of the items.
- If you don't want to include liquid hand sanitizer, look for sanitizing wipes in the supermarket. With wipes, there's no risk for a leak or spill!
- Consider including a pocket calendar if you want to track your period. Most women have a menstrual cycle that takes about 28-30 days, with their period lasting for 5-7 days. It can be helpful to have a calendar or notepad on hand to mark the first and last day of your period, and to check that it's coming every month.[9]
- If you notice that you don't get a monthly period or have your period for more than 7 days at a time after the first 5-6 months, talk to your doctor about possible causes for this. It can take some time for your period to become regular, so be patient and try not to worry!
- Remember to replace the items in your bag when you use them. If you don't, you might need to improvise a pad by folding toilet paper and placing that in your underwear until you can restock.
- If you're at school when you get your period, and find that you don't have the proper things with you, don't be embarrassed. Ask a friend, the school nurse, or a teacher that you trust if they have any spare supplies. Most school nurses will have extra supplies if you're out.
- Having your period isn't something that you should be ashamed of. It's completely normal and natural!
- If you're confused or worried about getting your first period, talk to someone who you trust.
- Always change your panty liner, pad, or tampon every 4-6 hours. Waiting too long can cause a urinary tract infection or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), which are dangerous and uncomfortable medical conditions.
- Try to stay away from scented wipes or other products that are meant to "freshen up" your vulva or vagina during your period. Sometimes, they can cause redness and irritation.
EditThings You'll Need - Cosmetic bag
- Panty liners
- Pads
- Tampons
- Pair of underwear
- Resealable plastic bag
- Dark chocolate (optional)
- Ibuprofen or naproxen (optional)
- Liquid hand sanitizer or wipes (optional)
- Pocket calendar (optional)
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