| How to Use Coffee Meets Bagel Posted: 02 Nov 2021 05:00 PM PDT Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app for people looking for long-term, meaningful connections, but who are tired of the typical swiping most dating apps use. Instead of endless swiping, CMB uses a smart algorithm to find and present you with potential matches based on your dating preferences! This wikiHow article will give you an overview of Coffee Meets Bagel's best features, teach you how to create an account, and list some pros and cons of the app. [Edit]What Are Coffee Meets Bagel's Best Features? - The Suggested Section. This section is the heart of CMB's platform.[1] Every day the smart algorithm will present you with potential matches, which CMB calls "bagels."
- You can choose to "Like," "Pass," or "Priority Like" any of these matches.[2]
- You can send messages with your likes to help you stand out if you really like a certain profile.
- If a match likes you back, your messages will show up in your Chat section.
- Icebreakers & Chats. Once you and a bagel have liked each other, it's time to get chatting. In order to chat, both parties must confirm interest in each other by liking the other's profile.
- Chats will expire after seven days to encourage you to get face-to-face with your match.
- If you don't feel comfortable meeting up so soon, ask for their contact information over chat.
- The Discover Section. While CMB will present you with matches every day, if you want to find other people, check out the Discover section. This page allows you to explore profiles that might not have been presented to you in your Suggested section.
- Use the Advanced Filters feature to filter profiles based on location, age, sex, or similar interests.
- You can try to connect with these people using beans (the in-app currency) or by becoming a subscriber.
[Edit]Who Is Coffee Meets Bagel For? - Coffee Meets Bagel is for young people looking for committed relationships. Every dating app has a certain crowd it's intended for, whether that's based on age, location, or gender. CMB's typical crowd includes:
- Singles looking for committed relationships.
- A slightly younger group. CMB's most prominent age range is 25 - 39 years old.
- Anyone who enjoys free dating apps and an easy-to-use interface.
[Edit]What Are Beans? - Beans are CMB's in-app currency.[3] Like we mentioned earlier, purchasing beans allows you certain special privileges in the CMB app.
- With beans, you can pay to Like in the Discover page, turn on Read Receipts in your chats, and more.
- You can earn beans by creating an account, referring friends, following CMB on social media, or you can buy them from the Bean Shop.
[Edit]What Comes With a Coffee Meets Bagel Subscription?[4] - If you are constantly buying Beans to gain access to special features, subscribing to CMB might be right for you. A premium subscription costs $34.99 a month with options for auto-renewal and other longer-lasting packages to reduce the monthly cost.[5]
- With a subscription using the iOS app, you'll:[6]
- Gain access to which users have liked you and match instantly.
- Have the ability to send eight likes from the Discover page each month.
- Get a monthly profile boost, to magnify your profile for up to five times more views in 48 hours.
- Receive an activity report on other bagels to see their activity on CMB.
- With a subscription using the Android app, you'll [7]
- Gain access to which users have liked you and match instantly.
- Receive 6,000 beans per month to use on special features.
- Get a monthly profile boost, to magnify your profile for up to five times more views in 48 hours.
- Receive activity reports on other bagels to see their activity on CMB
- Be able to turn on Read Receipts in chats to see which users have read your messages.
[Edit]How Do I Get Started? - Create an Account.
- Download the CMB app, which is available for iOS or Android.
- When you first open the app, you'll be prompted to create a new account.
- You have the option to link a pre-existing Facebook account which will save you time by pulling all your photos and personal information.
- You can also create an account from scratch via a phone login process.[8]
- Choose Your Photos. Upload at least three photos to your profile, the more the better. Select photos that show off your personality and your interests. Here are some good examples:
- A photo of you and your pet
- A photo of you smiling
- A photo of you doing a hobby you enjoy, like hiking, reading, etc…
- Fill Out Your Profile Prompts. Make sure you are detailed and specific in your description so potential matches get a sense of the real you. Coffee Meets Bagel will provide you with some prompts for filling out the details:
- "I am…"
- "I like…"
- "I appreciate when my partner…"
- Create Icebreakers. CMB will ask you to provide three fun facts about yourself, which won't be displayed on your profile, but might be used later as icebreakers between you and bagels.
- These can spark conversations and might be the difference between connecting with others or not, so pay special attention to these facts.
[Edit]Pros & Cons of CMB - Pros
- Most features can be used from the free version of the app.
- Because messaging requires both parties to like and match, there is no unwanted contacting or solicitation.
- CMB's chill atmosphere with intuitive and easy-to-use features creates a truly kind community of people.
- Cons
- You can only match up to 5 times a day, which may make the dating process feel a little slow.
- Some advanced features require payment or subscription.
- The gender ratio is uneven, with the split being about 60% women and 40% men.[9]
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| How to Mulch Around a Tree Posted: 02 Nov 2021 09:00 AM PDT Putting mulch around a tree makes lawns more attractive, controls weeds, and helps maintain soil moisture. However, if you apply mulch incorrectly, you can stimulate the growth of fungus, attract insects, and starve the tree's roots of oxygen. Luckily, properly mulching is easy as long as you follow the right steps.[1] [Edit]Removing an Existing "Mulch Volcano" - Shovel away old mulch, dirt, and rocks. Shovel away all the old mulch, debris, and rocks so that you can see the tree trunk. A "mulch volcano" occurs when mulch is piled up year after year on the base of a tree. Mulch piled up at the base of a tree is detrimental and starves the roots of needed oxygen.[2]
- Cut up-growing roots with pruners. Up-growing roots can wrap around the base of the tree and kill it over time. If you notice any roots growing upward around the tree as you clear away old mulch, cut them away. Up-growing roots are a sign that the tree is starved for oxygen.[3]
- Remove grass and other weeds with a spade or gardening claw. Scrape the area around the base of the tree to get rid of any weeds or grass. Once you shovel away excess mulch, dirt, and rocks, you should see the primary root flare around the base of the tree.
- Mulch will act as a natural weed-barrier.
- Roll-out weed barriers, which are also called landscaping fabric, starve the tree of oxygen and compact the soil underneath -- you should avoid using them.[4]
[Edit]Adding a Proper Mulch Bed - Purchase a medium-textured mulch. Fine textured mulch gets compacted and can starve your tree's roots of oxygen. Coarse mulch is too porous to maintain adequate water. A medium-textured mulch will hold water and won't starve the tree's roots of oxygen.[5]
- Organic mulches include wood chips, bark, pine needles, leaves, and compost mixes.[6]
- If you're unsure of how much mulch you'll need, type "mulch calculator" into a search engine to find online tools that will help you calculate the amount. See, for instance, https://schneidertree.com/mulch-calculator/.
- Spread mulch in a diameter around the tree. Lay down a thin layer of mulch around the tree. The mulch should not touch the tree itself. Leave of space between the base of the tree and the mulch.[7]
- You can lay mulch up to an diameter before it stops being useful.
- Continue laying down mulch until it's deep. Keep layering the mulch around the tree until it's the proper depth. The mulch shouldn't be piled up in a hill and should be spread level around the tree.[8]
- Create a mulch-bed barrier with stones or extra mulch. You can pile extra mulch around the edges of your mulch bed to create a barrier that will prevent the mulch from washing away when it rains. You can also place rocks around the mulch bed to create a barrier.[9]
[Edit]Maintaining the Mulch Bed - Pull or kill weeds that grow out of the mulch. Mulch is meant to act as a barrier for weeds and grass. You should pull any weeds or grass that grow out of the mulch bed throughout the year to prevent future growth. You can also use an herbicide, which is a chemical weed killer, around your tree to prevent grass and weeds from growing in your mulch.
- If you use an herbicide, make sure that it's safe to use around trees.
- Rake the mulch occasionally to prevent it from getting packed down. Compacted mulch prevents oxygen from passing through and can starve your tree's roots. If you notice that the mulch has been compacted down due to rainfall or people walking over it, make sure to occasionally loosen it up by raking it.
- Replenish the mulch once a year. Make it a point to replenish the mulch around the tree once a year. This will prevent weeds, provide essential nutrients, and help with the tree's drainage.[10]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Preparing the Area [Edit]Laying Down Mulch - Medium-textured mulch
- Shovel
[Edit]Maintaining the Mulch Bed - Weed killer (optional)
- Rake
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| How to Clean an iPhone Charging Port with a Toothbrush Posted: 02 Nov 2021 01:00 AM PDT Are you having some trouble charging your iPhone? If there is any dust or debris stuck inside the charging port, your iPhone may not be able to charge. This wikiHow article will teach you a safe, effective way to clean out your iPhone charging port using a toothbrush. [Edit]Inspecting the Charging Port - Remove your phone case. Take off your phone case if you are using one.
- Depending on the case, you can remove it using a variety of methods. A common technique is to first peel off one corner of the case so you can then grip that part of your phone. Once you have a hold on your phone, proceed to remove the other corners of the case.
- Shine a flashlight on the charging port. In order to clearly see all of the potential debris, we recommend shining a flashlight on the charging port.[1] If you see any signs of debris, dirt, or dust, follow along with our next method to learn some cleaning tips and tricks!
- If you don't have a flashlight handy, ask someone with a smartphone if you can use their built-in flashlight.
[Edit]Cleaning the Charging Port - Turn off your phone. To do so on an iPhone X, 11, 12, or 13, simultaneously hold down the Power button and one of the Volume buttons.[2] For any generation below an iPhone X, simply hold down the Power button.[3] You should now see a new screen pop up on your phone. Swipe the "slide to power off" button at the top of your screen by tapping and holding the white circle and then swiping your finger towards the right.
- While powering off your phone is not absolutely necessary, we recommend doing so to avoid accidentally manipulating your phone while cleaning the charging port. [4]
- Get an anti-static or brand new toothbrush. Using an anti-static toothbrush will minimize the static electricity created when brushing, making it extra safe to use with your iPhone.[5] Alternatively, if you do not have access to one, you can use a brand new, clean toothbrush.[6]
- Gently brush out any debris. Using the head of the toothbrush, carefully swipe the bristles along the charging port to remove any debris. If you observe any particles further within the charging port, use the tip/corner of the bristles to reach inside.[7] We recommend using a scooping motion to fully clean out the port.
- Make sure that you never wet the toothbrush. This could potentially cause unwanted water damage to your iPhone.
- Try charging your phone. After you have removed all debris, turn on your phone using the same method as when you turned it off. Plug a charger into the port and see if your phone is now charging. If your phone is still unable to charge, we'll give you some additional cleaning tips.
[Edit]Removing Hard-to-Get Debris - Use a toothpick for more precision. Carefully insert the toothpick into the port and lightly guide it along the inside walls. Remove it after you have completed one circle to see if it picked up any debris. If so, wipe off the toothpick with a paper towel or cloth and repeat the process until it comes out clean.[8]
- Use compressed air. A can of compressed air may help remove any dust. Make sure to hold the can upright and a couple inches away from the charging port. You can now blast a few brief shots of air into the port.[9] Just as before, you should power on and plug in your phone to see if it worked.
- Feel free to combine these steps for optimal results. Simply alternate between a toothpick and compressed air until no debris remains.[10]
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