| How to Cook Ahi Tuna Posted: 17 Feb 2022 08:00 AM PST Ahi tuna, also known as yellowfin tuna, has a deliciously meaty taste. This hearty fish is an excellent source of protein, is low on fat, and it's extremely simple to prepare. Ahi tuna steaks are mostly grilled or seared to bring out the best in their flavour, but you can also bake them to reach a different texture. In case you are buying a piece of sushi-grade tuna, you can forego cooking and serve it raw. - Prep time (Searing): 10 minutes
- Cook time: 4-5 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
[Edit]Ingredients - Ahi tuna steaks
- Peanut or vegetable oil
- Seasonings or marinade
[Edit]Searing Ahi Tuna - Choose fresh or frozen tuna steaks. Ahi tuna is sold in form of large steaks or fillets that can be cooked in a similar fashion to beef steaks. Look for deep red tuna steaks with firm flesh. Avoid steaks that have a rainbow sheen or look dry, also avoid buying fish that looks mottled or pale in color.
- Buy a six-ounce steak per serving you need.
- If you're using frozen tuna steak, thaw it completely and put in the refrigerator before using.
- Fresh tuna is in season from late spring to early fall. If you're choosing fresh tuna, it's best to get it while it's in season. Frozen tuna is available all year round.
- Ahi or yellowfin tuna from the United States or Canada is the best choice, since it has relatively low levels of mercury and is not in danger of being overfished. Bluefin tuna should be avoided, as the mercury levels are higher and it is being over-fished across the world.[1]
- Make a spice mixture for the tuna. Seared tuna is frequently coated with spices that complement the tuna's meaty flavour. You can use a steak rub or any other type of spice mix that includes ingredients like garlic powder, pepper and dried herbs. Try making your own spice mix by combining the following ingredients in a bowl (makes enough to coat one six-ounce steak):
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Heat your skillet or grill. Tuna steaks and fillets are easy to sear on either a grill or stove top. The key is to fully heat the cooking implement you're using before adding the tuna. This will ensure that the tuna cooks evenly and attains a good crunchy sear.
- If you're using the stove top, heat a cast iron skillet or other heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add a tablespoon of peanut oil or canola oil and heat it until the oil just begins to smoke.[2]
- If you're using a grill, light the charcoal at least half an hour before you plan to cook the tuna. that way it will have plenty of time to get nice and hot before you add the tuna.
- Coat the tuna with your spice mixture. Each six-ounce steak or fillet will need approximately one to two tablespoons of seasoning. Pat the seasoning into the tuna on all sides so that it's completely coated. After you've coated the steak, allow it to sit out and come to room temperature before you place it on the grill or skillet.
- Sear the tuna on both sides. Tuna steaks are normally served rare, since the texture of rare tuna is more appealing than the texture of a fully-cooked piece of tuna, which tends to be on the dry side.
- To achieve a sear on the outside and keep it rare inside, place the tuna on the skillet or grill and let it sear for two minutes on the first side. Flip the tuna and let it cook for another two minutes, then remove it from the heat.
- Watch the tuna as it cooks to make sure you don't overcook it. You'll be able to see the heat cooking the tuna from the bottom up. If two minutes seems like too much time on one side, flip the tuna sooner.
- If you'd prefer to make sure the tuna gets fully cooked, leave it on the heat for extra time.
[Edit]Baking Ahi Tuna - Preheat the oven to .
- Grease a baking dish. Choose a glass or ceramic dish that's just a little bigger than the size of the tuna steaks or fillets you're baking. Use olive oil to grease the bottom and sides of the dish so the fish doesn't stick.
- Butter and season the tuna. Rub each steak or fillet with a teaspoon of either melted butter or olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and the dried herbs of your choice. The tuna itself will be the star of the show, so keep the seasoning light and complementary.
- A squeeze of lemon juice complements the flavor of the tuna well if you want to add a little extra flavor.
- You could also season the tuna with classic pairings like soy sauce, wasabi and ginger slices.
- Bake the tuna. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the skin is no longer pink and flakes when poked with a fork, about 10 to 12 minutes. The actual cooking time will depend upon on how thick your steaks are.[3] After 10 minutes, check the steaks to see if they need more time.
- Err on the side of undercooking the tuna, since overcooked tuna tends to be dry and take on a fishier taste.
- If you want the baked tuna to be seared on top, turn on the broiler and broil the top for the last two to three minutes of cooking.
[Edit]Making Tuna Tartare - Select sushi-grade tuna. Tuna tartare is a dish made with raw ahi tuna. It's a light, refreshing dish that doesn't actually require cooking, but it's one of the most popular ways to prepare the fish. It's important to get sushi-grade tuna if you're using this preparation method, since you won't be cooking the fish to kill parasites and bacteria.
- To make four servings of tuna tartare, you need one pound of tuna. Either steaks or fillets will do.
- This dish is best with fresh tuna, rather than tuna that has been previously frozen.
- Prepare the sauce. Tuna tartare is prepared with a sauce made from fresh flavors like citrus paired with the deep warmth of wasabi. To make a delicious tartare, combine the following ingredients in a bowl:[4]
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cut the tuna into small cubes. Use a sharp knife to cut the tuna into cubes. It's easiest to do this with a knife, but you may use a food processor to save time.
- Toss the tuna cubes with the sauce. Mix them together thoroughly so the tuna is completely coated. Serve the tuna tartare right away on crackers or potato chips.
- If you don't serve the tuna right away, the lemon juice in the sauce will begin to react with the tuna and change its texture.
- If you wish to prepare the tuna tartare in advance, keep the sauce and tuna separate until just before serving.
- When searing, use vegetable or peanut oil because of their high smoke points. Butter and olive oil will cook away or burn before the pan gets hot enough to allow a sear.
[Edit]Warnings - Do not overcook the fish, as it will be very dry.
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| How to Weave a Basket Posted: 17 Feb 2022 12:00 AM PST There are lots of ways in which to make baskets, from willow to rope. The simplest basket to make, however, is the woven basket. Starting with an easy-to-work-with material, such as paper, will help you understand the process. Once you get the hang of it, you can move on to more complex baskets made from willow or reed. [Edit]Creating the Bottom - Cut colored paper into eight strips. Use a ruler to make the strips nice and straight. They can be all 1 color, or they can be 2 different colors. For example, you could have 4 pink strips and 4 blue strips. This will be enough to make a small, square basket. You can cut more strips to make a larger basket.[1]
- If you are making a larger basket, cut 2 extra strips for every that you would like to add.
- Construction paper will work the best, but you can also use thin plastic sheets, cardstock, felt, or thin cardboard.
- These methods won't work well for reed or willow because you need to prepare those materials differently.
- Arrange 4 strips side-by-side vertically. If you used 2 different colors, arrange them in an alternating pattern. For example: pink-blue-pink-blue. Make sure that the strips are almost touching. You will be adjusting the strips later on to eliminate any gaps.[2]
- You want just a sliver of space between the vertical strips because this will make weaving the horizontal strips through them easier.
- If you are making a larger basket, then add more vertical strips. For example, if you want a basket, then use 5 vertical strips total.
- Weave a fifth strip horizontally across the 4 vertical strips. Take 1 of your remaining 4 strips, then weave it over and under across the 4 vertical strips. Try to position it as close to the center of the vertical strips as possible.[3]
- Make sure that the horizontal strip is centered, too; you want an equal amount of paper sticking out to the first and last vertical strip.
- Repeat the process with the remaining 3 strips. If you used 2 colors for your strips, be sure to alternate them here as well. For example, if you used blue in your previous row, continue with a pink-blue-pink pattern.[4]
- If you are making a larger basket, then continue to add horizontal strips. For example, if you're making a basket, then add a fifth horizontal strip.
- Adjust the strips so that everything is centered and even. Slide the vertical strips closer together so that they are all touching. Next, slide the horizontal strips so that they are halfway down the vertical strips; make sure that they are touching as well. You will end up with a grid in the middle of your woven strips.
- There should be an equal amount of paper on each side of the grid.
- Glue down the corners on the grid. Starting at the top-left corner, lift the paper to expose the strip beneath it. Put a dab of glue on the bottom strip, then press the upper strip back down. Work your way around the grid until you are back where you started.[5]
- You just need to do the corners for right now. Don't worry about the top, bottom, and side edges.
- A glue stick will work just fine for paper, but if you are working with plastic or felt, hot glue will be the way to go.
- Fold the strips towards the center to create a box shape. Using the top edge of the grid as a guide, fold down the paper strips to crease them, then unfold them. Repeat this step for the remaining 3 sides of the grid. You'll end up with a sort of box shape.[6]
- Some of the strips may peel away from the bottom edge of your "box." Glue these down so that the edge is seamless.
[Edit]Adding the Sides - Cut four strips of paper. These should be all 1 color, but this can be different from the color(s) that you used to make the bottom of the basket. For example, if you used pink and blue previously, you could use purple here.[7]
- If you used more than 8 strips to make your base, count how many strips are on each edge, then add . This is how long your new strips should be in inches.
- If your paper is not long enough, tape or glue 2 strips together to make a longer strip.
- If you are making a bigger basket, then make 1 additional strip for every of height.
- Mark and fold your first strip every . You will end up with four segments and one segment. These 4 segments will make the 4 sides of your basket. The segment will allow you to connect the strip into a square.[8]
- If you used more strips to make your basket, it will be larger. Count how many strips are on 1 side. This is how far apart your marks will be.
- If you are working with a longer strip for a larger basket, you still want 4 equal-sized segments and one segment.
- Overlap and glue the ends together to form a square. Your strip should already be forming a rough square or pentagon shape. Take the 2 ends of your strip, and overlap them until they form a square shape. Secure the square with tape or glue.[9]
- The end of your strip should nestle into the fold that comes just before the segment.
- This square will create the first row on all 4 sides of your basket.
- Repeat the process for the remaining 3 pieces. Make and fold the strips into four segments and one segment. Overlap and glue the ends to turn them into squares. When you are done, you'll have 4 paper squares, including the first one.
- Each square will create 1 row for your basket.
- If you made a bigger basket, make more squares. If you want a shorter basket, however, you can skip this.
- Weave the basket's strips through the first square. Set the first square down on top of the grid so that it's nestled inside the strips. Take every other strip, and pull them so that they are now on the outside of your square. Do this for all 4 sides of the square.[10]
- This will complete 1 row.
- Repeat the process, reversing which strips go on the outside. This means that the strips that were on the inside of the first square, should now be on the outside of the second square.[11]
- Continue adding paper squares and weaving your strips around them until you reach the top.
- Each square that you add will make your basket taller. If your basket reaches the height you want, then stop adding squares.
[Edit]Finishing the Basket - Glue the top edges of the vertical strips down to the last square. Starting on the outside, peel back the vertical strips. Place a dab of glue on the exposed horizontal row, then press the strip back into place. Repeat this step for the inside of the basket.[12]
- A glue stick will work just fine. If you choose to use liquid glue, secure the paper with a paper clip until it dries. Use hot glue for felt or plastic.
- Your basket has vertical strips and horizontal strips. The vertical strips come from the base and sides of the basket. The horizontal strips come from the squares you made.
- Trim the vertical strips that are sticking out over the top of the basket. When you first cut your paper, you made the vertical strips a little longer than necessary to allow room for weaving. As such, you may have some excess material sticking out over the top of your last row. Trim these strips down until they are flush with the last, horizontal row.[13]
- Cut one strip of paper for the handle. If you made your basket multiple colors, then you can choose any of these colors for the handle. If your basket is all 1 color, then match the handle color to the basket.[14]
- If you made a different sized basket, measure the height of your basket. Multiply it by 3, then add .
- Tuck the handle into the basket so that the ends touch the base. Place the left end of the handle against the left side of the basket, and the right end against the right side of the basket. Make sure that both ends of the handle are on the inside of the basket, then slide them down until they hit the bottom of the basket.[15]
- If the handle is too long, cut the ends shorter. If the handle is too short, move it upwards.
- Use tape or clothespins to temporarily secure the handle in place.
- Secure the handle with glue. Pull away 1 side of the handle, coat it with glue, then press it back into place. Repeat the process for the other side of the handle. Alternatively, you can just weave both ends of the handle through the strips in the basket.[16]
- A glue stick will work just fine here, but liquid glue will be even better. If you made a felt or plastic basket, use hot glue.
- Use the basket with care. Most baskets are pretty delicate to begin with, but homemade baskets are even more fragile. Unless your basket is made from plastic or foam, you should avoid getting it wet. Also, don't carry anything too heavy inside your basket.
- A paper basket is great for kids' Easter baskets with plastic eggs.
- You can store heavier items in you basket, but you don't be able to carry your basket around; otherwise, it may break.
- If you want to get really straight lines, use a paper slicer or a metal ruler and craft blade to cut your paper.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Construction paper
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Glue
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| How to Make a Bar Graph in Excel Posted: 16 Feb 2022 04:00 PM PST It's easy to spruce up data in Excel and make it easier to interpret by converting it to a bar graph. A bar graph is not only quick to see and understand, but it's also more engaging than a list of numbers. This wikiHow article will teach you how to make a bar graph of your data in Microsoft Excel. [Edit]Adding Data - Open Microsoft Excel. It resembles a white "X" on a green background.
- A blank spreadsheet should open automatically, but you can go to File > New > Blank if you need to.
- If you want to create a graph from pre-existing data, instead double-click the Excel document that contains the data to open it and proceed to the next section.
- Add labels for the graph's X- and Y-axes. To do so, click the A1 cell (X-axis) and type in a label, then do the same for the B1 cell (Y-axis).
- For example, a graph measuring the temperature over a week's worth of days might have "Days" in A1 and "Temperature" in B1.
- Enter data for the graph's X- and Y-axes. To do this, you'll type a number or word into the A or B column to apply it to the X- or Y- axis, respectively.
- For example, typing "Monday" into the A2 cell and "70" into the B2 field might show that it was 70 degrees on Monday.
- Finish entering your data. Once your data entry is complete, you're ready to use the data to create a bar graph.
[Edit]Creating a Graph - Select all of your data. To do so, click the A1 cell, hold down , and then click the bottom value in the B column. This will select all of your data.
- If your graph uses different column letters, numbers, and so on, simply remember to click the top-left cell in your data group and then click the bottom-right while holding .
- Click the tab. It's in the editing ribbon, just right of the Home tab.
- Click the "Bar chart" icon. This icon is in the "Charts" group below and to the right of the Insert tab; it resembles a series of three vertical bars.
- Click a bar graph option. The templates available to you will vary depending on your operating system and whether or not you've purchased Excel, but some popular options include the following:
- 2-D Column - Represents your data with simple, vertical bars.
- 3-D Column - Presents three-dimensional, vertical bars.
- 2-D Bar - Presents a simple graph with horizontal bars instead of vertical ones.
- 3-D Bar - Presents three-dimensional, horizontal bars.
- Customize your graph's appearance. Once you decide on a graph format, you can use the "Design" section near the top of the Excel window to select a different template, change the colors used, or change the graph type entirely.
- The "Design" window only appears when your graph is selected. To select your graph, click it.
- You can also click the graph's title to select it and then type in a new title. The title is typically at the top of the graph's window.[1]
[Edit]Sample Bar Graphs - Graphs can be copied and then pasted into other Microsoft Office programs like Word or PowerPoint.
- If your graph switched the x and y axes from your table, go to the "Design" tab and select "Switch Row/Column" to fix it.
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| How to Make Oat Milk Posted: 16 Feb 2022 08:00 AM PST Whether you're vegan, lactose intolerant, or you want to try something new, this oat milk recipe is a great substitute for cow's milk. [Edit]Ingredients - 1 cup oatmeal
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon agave (optional)
- Place the oatmeal in a big bowl then add your water. Let the oatmeal sit for 30 minutes or leave it overnight.[1]
- Dump the oatmeal into a blender. Blend the oats on high for 1 minute.[2]
- Once done blending use a sieve to get rid of the left over pieces of oatmeal. Place the sieve over a large bowl and pour the oat milk in slowly. Keep doing this until there is no more oatmeal left inside the milk.[3]
- Whisk in the vanilla extract, agave, and cinnamon. This step is optional but it adds flavour to the milk so it's not bland.
- Pour the oat milk into an empty container then store it in the fridge.[4]
- Done. Use the oat milk like regular milk. You can add it in your cereal, coffee, tea, and when you're baking.[5]
- You can also add dates.
- If you want your milk thicker add less water. If you want your milk thinner add more water.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Large bowl
- Whisk
- Blender
- Measuring cup
- Sieve
[Edit]Related wikiHows [Edit]References ↑ https://simpleveganblog.com/how-to-make-oat-milk/ ↑ https://minimalistbaker.com/make-oat-milk/ ↑ https://simpleveganblog.com/how-to-make-oat-milk/ ↑ https://www.karissasvegankitchen.com/homemade-oat-milk/ ↑ https://lovingitvegan.com/oat-milk/ |
| How to Solder Electronics Posted: 16 Feb 2022 12:00 AM PST Learning to solder through-hole components is an essential skill for any amateur hobbyist or electronic professional. You can learn what equipment and skills you'll need to get started soldering electronics properly. [Edit]Getting the Necessary Equipment - Use a soldering iron with the appropriate heat control. For soldering electrical components into printed circuit boards, the best soldering irons are Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) safe, temperature-controlled, high-power irons. These will let you solder for hours, and are good for complex amateur radio projects. For simple kits, an inexpensive pencil iron will do just fine.
- Use a fixed power soldering iron, 25-watt for small jobs and 100-watt for larger jobs with heavy cabling.[1]
- If possible, variable temperature irons are available, which will make for the safest treatment of the boards. The tip temperature can be controlled to suit the size of the job.
- Use solder wire of an appropriate alloy. The most common solder alloy used in electronics is 60% tin and 40% lead, sometimes termed 60/40(SN/Pb); the lowest melting temperature is actually 63/37. This is recommended if you are new to soldering, though because of the lead content it is somewhat hazardous. You must use proper ventilation (or a proper respiratory mask), or soldering equipment with a vacuum attachment.
- Solder that is 60/40 becomes pliable at but doesn't melt until it's , which means it may be difficult to work with if you're a beginner. Instead you can try solder that's 63/37 since it melts at .
- Various lead-free alloys are becoming necessary in recent years under the RoHS regulatory initiative. These require higher soldering temperatures and do not "wet" as well as tin-lead alloys. While they are safer, they are also more confusing. The most common is 96.5% tin to 3.5% silver and will produce a joint with less electrical resistance than a tin-lead alloy. In practice, this is not a reason to use it; the safety issue is the driving factor. You can also get solder that is almost 100% tin, but it is more expensive.
- Both lead and lead-free formulations are available online at places like solderdirect.com and in various stores in most localities.
- Use a flux-cored solder wire for electrical work. Make certain the flux used is electrically compatible.[2] Plumbing solder flux is most definitely not. Flux is a material (rosin or a variation for electrical work) used to prepare surfaces for soldering. Dirt, grease, and so on will interfere with the solder joint and must be removed. Including the flux within the solder wire automatically supplies flux to the surfaces being soldered and is the most sensible choice, though very small, surface mounts or automated soldering may use alternatives.
 - There are several different fluxes commonly available for electrical/electronic work. In order of popularity, these are RMA, RA, and water-soluble fluxes.[3] The more active a flux is, the more important it is that it not remain after soldering, lest continuing chemical action compromise or damage the operation of the electrical or electronic equipment. In particular, water-soluble fluxes must be removed.
- After soldering, rosins leave a brown, sticky residue which is ideally, non-corrosive and non-conductive. Cleaning can be accomplished with a purpose-formulated rosin removal product, or with isopropyl alcohol.
- No-clean flux leaves a clear residue after soldering, which is non-corrosive and non-conductive. This flux is designed to be left on the solder joint and surrounding areas.
- Water-soluble flux usually has a higher activity that leaves a residue which must be cleaned with water. The residue is corrosive and may also damage the board or components if not cleaned correctly after use.
- Get the necessary board and components. Mostly, electrical soldering deals with "through-hole" components, whose leads are inserted into holes in printed circuit boards (PCBs) and soldered to a pad of metal plating (a PCB trace) around the hole. The interior of the hole may be "plated through" or not; in the latter case the inserted lead is the electrical connection between traces on the top and bottom of the PCB. Soldering the lead on both sides will commonly be necessary in the last case.
- Soldering other electrical items, such as wires or lugs, has slightly different techniques, but the general principles of operating the solder and iron are the same. Note however, the lugs and other unsupported soldering points require a firm mechanical connection prior to soldering. A solder joint does NOT provide mechanical strength or resistance to vibration; it only provides a very low resistance electrical connection.
- Get a clamp to hold the components. Electrical components are usually quite small, and you'll need tongs, needle-nosed pliers, or tweezers to hold them in place while you operate the soldering iron and negotiate the solder. It can be a balancing act.
- Some kind of clamp or stand is usually best to hold the board in place while you solder the components.
[Edit]Soldering the Components - Prepare the components for soldering. Select the correct component by checking its type and value carefully. With resistors, check their color code. Bend leads correctly, if necessary, being careful not to exceed the stress specs (eg, by too sharp a bend), and clinch leads to fit the board.
- Be extremely careful and solder only in an appropriate environment. Always solder in a well-ventilated area, using breathing and eye protection. Make sure to safely place the iron (using a fireproof stand or holder) when it is on but not in use. Irons can start fires quite easily by burning into your workbench or paper or plastic. Always use a thermal mat or board to protect the area.
- Leave of space between the electronic components and your face, or solder bits or hot flux may reach your eyes. Safety spectacles are a very sensible precaution. Molten solder may splatter, and is essentially unpredictable.
- "Tin" the soldering iron tip. Melt a small blob of solder on end of the soldering iron. This process is called tinning and it helps to improve heat flow from the iron to the lead and pad, keeping the board safe from prolonged heat.[4]
- Carefully place the tip (with the blob) onto the interface of the lead and pad. The tip or blob must touch both the lead and the pad.
- The tip of the soldering iron should not be touching the nonmetallic area of the PCB, whether fibreglass (very common) or some other material. This area can be damaged by excessive heat.
- Feed the solder wire onto the interface between the pad and lead. Flux from the solder wire is only active very briefly maximum after melting onto the joint. It is burned off slowly (this is the smoke rising from the joint) and loses its effectiveness as it does so. The component lead and the pad should be heated enough for the solder to melt into the connection point. The molten solder should "cling" to the pad and lead together via surface tension. This is commonly referred to as wetting.
- If the solder does not melt onto the area, the most likely cause is insufficient heat has been transferred to it, or the surface needs to be cleaned of grease or dirt. The activity of the flux was not sufficient, and external flux may be necessary. Careful cleaning of surfaces prior to soldering may be needed.
- Use care—sandpaper will generally be too harsh and steel wool (though less mechanically harsh) will add tiny bits of conductive metal—probably leading to unintended shorts and electrical misbehavior.
- Stop feeding new solder when all the surfaces have been wetted. When the gaps are filled and the surfaces are wet, you should stop adding more solder. No more than a drop or two of solder should be necessary for most joints, though it will vary slightly for different components. The correct amount of solder is determined by:
- On plated-PCBs, you should stop feeding when a solid concave fillet can be seen around the joint.
- On non-plated PCBs, you want to stop feeding when the solder forms a flat fillet.
- Too much solder will form a bulbous joint with a convex shape (ie, blob-like), while too little solder will form an irregular concave joint. Both are visual indications that the solder joint is defective.
[Edit]Soldering Well - Move quickly. Unfortunately, it's quite easy to damage a component or the board with too much heat. For the most part, however, you can keep the components and the board safe by moving swiftly. A finger on the board nearby may help to notice too much heat.
- Try to err on the side of irons that are less powerful than you think you might need. A 30-watt iron will be adequate for most electronic work. Practice soldering is a very good idea.
- If working with a double-sided circuit board check both sides for good solder joints. A good joint will look shiny and cone-shaped. if it looks frosty and dull then it is likely a cold joint.[5]
- Consider using heat sinks to protect sensitive components. Some components (diodes, transistors, etc.) are quite susceptible to heat damage and require a small aluminum heat-sink clipped on to their leads on the opposite side of the PCB. Small aluminum heat sinks can be purchased through electronics supply houses. Hemostats (small) can also be used.
- Learn to recognize when there is enough solder present. After a proper application of solder, the solder will be shiny and not dull. Visible indications are the best way to know if your solder joint is good. The solder must melt onto the surface of the electronic components or PCB traces, rather than the tip of the soldering iron. This way, when the solder cools, it forms a close connection to the surface of the metal.
- The solder joint should coat the surface of the component evenly, not too much such that it forms a glob, nor too little such that it does not completely coat the surface.
- Keep the soldering iron clean. Burnt flux, rosin from the core of the solder, or plastic sheaths from wires may all contaminate the soldering iron tip. Such contaminants prevent the formation of a proper bond between the electronic components. This is undesirable because it raises the electrical resistance and also reduces the mechanical strength of the solder joint. A clean tip is shiny all the way around, without burnt gunk on it.
- Clean the iron in between each component that you solder. Use a damp sponge or bronze (or brass) wool to clean it thoroughly.[6]
- Let the solder cool completely before moving the components. Solder remains soft for a time, and there is little visual indication when the mushy phase ends. This cooling should only a few seconds in most electronic situations; large components have more mass and are both harder to heat sufficiently to solder them and also take much longer to cool to solidify.
- If the components are too hot to handle, use needle nose pliers, or a tool called helping hands which consists of two alligator clips attached to a little articulated stand. If you watch carefully, the cooling solder will settle right before your eyes.
- Practice on junk components. It's important to practice on throwaway stuff before you move straight to trying to solder something important. Get some junk components from an old radio or some such to practice on.
- Nobody is perfect, not even the professionals. Don't be ashamed to repeat a bit of soldering work (it's officially called rework in the business). It will save you time in troubleshooting later.
- The tip of a soldering iron tends to get stuck with time (if frequently used), due to oxides that build up between the copper tip and the iron sleeve. Plated tips do not usually have this problem. If the copper tip is not removed now and then, it will get stuck permanently in the soldering iron! It is then destroyed. Therefore: every 20 - 50 or so hours of use, when cold, remove the tip and move it back and forth and around so the oxide scales can come out, before locking it in place again! Now you soldering iron will last for many years of use!
- Keep handy a rubber-bulb or other suction de-solderer (sucks up melted solder) or a spool of desoldering braid (fine copper mesh that absorbs melted solder) in case you mess up and need to disconnect something or remove excess solder from a joint.
- If you should accidentally burn yourself with the soldering iron, rinse the burn with tap water for 15 minutes. The burnt area will create a boil, but don't worry, it will heal within 3 to 4 weeks. If the condition persists, go to the clinic and consult with the doctor.
- Also if you have it on hand, when the iron is cold, use a wire brush (brass is best) to work on the scale and oxides. Only recommended every 60-75 hours of use.
- Most soldering irons have replaceable tips. Soldering iron tips have a limited working life and also are available in different types of shapes and sizes, to suit a variety of jobs.
[Edit]Warnings - Soldering irons are very hot. Do not touch the tip with your skin. Also, always use a suitable stand or holder to keep the tip up and off of your work surface.
- Use a thermal mat or board to protect your workspace from burns or possible fires.
- Solders, especially lead-based solders, contain hazardous materials. Wash your hands after soldering, and be aware that items containing solder may require special handling if you dispose of them.[7]
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| How to Recycle Paper Posted: 15 Feb 2022 04:00 PM PST Recycling saves the environment, but there's more to it than just putting your recyclables on the curb. There's a lot you can do with old scrap paper around your house. Follow these steps to maximize your recycling. [Edit]Recycling in the Garden & Garage - Turn newspaper and office paper into mulch. Tear the paper into strips, and layer it around your plants. This will help prevent weed growth and will keep the soil moist. The paper will eventually decompose and help give nutrients to the soil.[1]
- Corrugated cardboard can be effective as well.
- Do not use glossy paper or colored ink.
- Add newspaper to the compost. Newspaper will add carbon to a well-balanced compost pile, and is classed as "brown." Check out our guide here on how to build a balanced compost.
- Protect against spills. Use old newspaper as a spill guard when performing auto repair or when painting and staining furniture. Use it as a covering for all of your craft projects.
[Edit]Recycling in the Office - Print on the back. Many printers only print on one side. If you're printing something that doesn't need to look professional, use an already printed scrap page.[2]
- Create a notepad. Assemble a stack of once-used papers. Turn them all upside down, then bind the top with staples or brads.[3]
[Edit]Recycling Around the House - Make cat litter. Shredded newspaper can be turned into an effective cat litter. All you need is some baking soda.
- Shred the paper, preferably in a paper shredder.
- Soak the paper in warm water. Add a small amount of biodegradable dish soap.
- Drain the water and soak again without the soap.
- Sprinkle baking soda onto the paper and knead the mixture together. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Crumble onto a screen and let dry for a few days.
- Wrap presents. Use old newspaper to wrap gifts. The Sunday comics are especially effective due to the many colors.[4]
- Pack a box. Use old paper to stuff a package for shipping. Wrap fragile objects in layers of paper, and fill the gaps in the box with crumbled wads so that everything stays snug.[5]
- Make a book cover. You can use paper bags to make book covers for your old and new hardbound books that you can decorate however you'd like.
[Edit]Recycling Through a Waste Management Service - Contact your local waste management company. Ask them about their available recycling services, as well as any recycling centers in your area. Ask them for details on what can and cannot be recycled.
- Know what can and can't be recycled. Different areas have different policies on what they can accept, but here's what generally will and will not be taken:
- What you can recycle: Newspaper, magazines, maps, packaging (except frozen food), envelopes, cardboard.
- What you can't recycle: Waxed paper, laminated paper, pet food bags, food-soaked paper, frozen food boxes.[6]
- Sort and place your recycling on the curb. If your waste management company offers recycling, then take your sorted recyclables out to the curb in the recycle bins on trash day.
- Take your old paper to a recycling center. If your local sanitation company doesn't support recycling, or you have too much to fit into a bin, pack up your recyclables and take them to your local recycling center.
- Don't buy memo pads. Use the excess paper from print-offs or use the computer memo pad.
- Don't print out papers you don't need.
- Keep a box in the kitchen or by the computer to put paper in - this way you will be more likely to remember to use.
- Set your printer to print on both sides. If your printer does not support that, try to print one page at a time, so you can manually flip the page over.
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| How to Organize Your Closet Posted: 15 Feb 2022 08:00 AM PST Having an organized closet is the gateway to having an organized room and an organized life. To organize your closet, you'll have to sort through all of your clothes to determine what you really need and find the best way to reorganize your clothes and other belongings. If you want to know how to organize your closet, just follow these steps. [Edit]Sorting Through Your Clothes - Remove all of the clothes from your closet. Take all of your clothes off their hangers and out of any bins or drawers in your closet. Fold them in piles on the floor or on your bed. This includes your shoes as well. It may also include other accessories such as belts, scarves, purses, or ties.
- Decide which clothes you will keep. You may have the urge to keep everything, or toss everything. But go through systematically and piece by piece to really scrutinize your clothing. What you want in your closet are clothes that you wear on a regular basis, that fit you and are functional, and fit in the space available.
 - Does the item fit? Clothing in the closet should fit you properly, neither too loose nor too tight. It typically means it is comfortable, not pinching, clothing can button easily, and no red marks left on the skin. It may also mean letting go of items no longer in fashion, such as skin tight skirts you really should not wear to your professional job.
- It is usually best to let go of "inspirational items" such as the jeans you hope to someday fit back into; trends being what they are the item may well be out of fashion when you do lose the weight. One pair of "fat pants" may be OK to remind you of your weight loss accomplishment.
- If your weight is fluctuating up or down (such as in growing young adults, pregnant women, or dieters) this may be tricky. Still, get rid or store items that clearly do not fit you.
- Do I wear this? Have you worn the item in the last year? How often do you wear it: once a week or only once this year? If you have not worn the item in a long time, that may well indicate it is time to let go.
- Special use items may be OK to keep even if used only periodically. You might have a Christmas sweater, or interview outfit, or formal dress that isn't used often but still worth having available.
- Do I like this? If you really don't like an item, do not keep it. In general, do not hang onto items out of guilt--such as that shirt your father bought you but you just do not like.
- Do I have multiples of this? Work or school uniforms are one thing. But if you have seven black almost identical t-shirts, that might be a sign to let go of a few.
- Make a "Keep" pile for the clothes that you will keep and wear on a regular basis.
- Decide which clothes you will store. You should store the clothes that you won't be wearing for a while because they aren't seasonally appropriate. If it's the middle of summer, you can store your winter sweaters and scarves, and if it's the dead of winter, you can store your tank tops and summer dresses.
- You can also store clothes that may have sentimental value for you, such as a shirt your grandmother knitted for you, or an old t-shirt from your high school tennis team that no longer fits. Try to keep the sentimental value clothes to a minimum, though. Clothes are meant to be worn, after all.
- Consider displaying beloved clothing instead of keeping them in your closet. Consider framing your prized concert T-shirt, or creating a shadow box of your Boy Scout uniform and awards, or make a T-shirt quilt of your old marathon shirts.
- When you're done sorting through the clothes you will store, put them in a plastic bin or a clear bag marked keep. You can either store them in the back of your closet, under your bed, or in a storage unit or a different part of your home if you have the room.
- Decide which clothes you will donate or throw out. This is the hardest step, and the most important. If you want to have a truly organized closet, then your goal should be to get rid of as many items of clothing as possible. This doesn't mean you should throw out your favorite things - however, it does mean that you should take a long hard look to ask yourself which clothes you will actually ever wear again.
- If you haven't worn something in over a year and it has no sentimental value, it's time to donate it.
- If you have an item that is so worn, covered in moth holes, or faded that you and anyone else will never wear it again, then it's time to throw it out.
- If you have a few items of clothing that are just way too small, stop waiting for the day that they will fit and donate them.
- Donate all of the clothes you don't need that are in good condition, or give them to a sibling or friend.
- Clean the inside of the closet. You should do this before you put back your clothes. Vacuum or sweep the floor, wipe the walls down with all-purpose cleaner, and sweep away any cobwebs that may have accumulated there.
- If you want to make any changes, such as painting the inside a different color or adding and removing some shelves, do it now.
[Edit]Organizing Your Clothes in Your Closet - Hang up your clothes and organize them. Try to hang up as many of your clothes as you can. This will make it easier for you to find your clothes and to conserve space. You should not only hang up your clothes, but you should also organize them in a particular way so you can easily find them whenever you need to. Here are some ways to organize the clothes you hang up:[1]
 - Organize your clothes by season. If you've stored away some of your seasonal clothes, organize your clothes by season just for half the year. If it's summer, hang up your summer clothes first, followed by your fall clothes.
- Organize your clothes by type. You can separate your tank tops, shirts, pants, skirts, and dresses.[2]
- Organize your work and casual clothes. Separate your work clothes from your casual clothes so you can easily get dressed for work in the morning.
- Organize your clothes by how often you wear them. You can choose any method of organization, but hang up a few key items, like your favorite hoodie or the pair of jeans you wear all the time, in the most accessible place.
- If you really want to step it up a notch, you can use differently colored hangers to mark a different type of clothing. For example, you can hang your tops on pink hangers, or your work clothes on green hangers.
- Colour code your clothes. example in rainbow colours
- You can also think about installing another pole to hang up your additional clothes.
- Put additional clothes in other parts of your closet. Once you've hung up all of the clothes fit on your pole, you should find other parts of the closet to store the rest of your clothes. The clothes that you put in the bins should be used less frequently than the clothes you hang up, or they should be clothes that don't need to be hung up, like your workout clothes. Here are a few ideas:
- Don't waste the space under your hanging clothes. Put a few plastic bins of clothes under the hanging clothing.
- If you have room for a dresser, consider putting one in your closet. It will save you time and space.
- Consider installing a closet organizer to find a more efficient way to store your remaining clothes.
- If you have overhead space, make the most of it. Use it to store bulky sweaters, sweats, and other items that are thick and easy to spot.
- Organize your shoes. Your shoes may take up a lot of the space in your closet, so once you've chosen which shoes you will keep, it's important to make the most of your space by storing them in the most organized and efficient manner. Here are some ways to organize the shoes in your closet:
- Organize them by type. Separate your dress shoes, sandals, and boots.
- Organize them by how often you wear them. Keep your favorite pair of boots, flip-flops, or sneakers in the place with the easiest access.
- Invest in a shoe rack to place on the floor of your closet. This will make it much easier to find the pair of shoes you want.
- Try storing your shoes in your overhead space. This is another easy way to save space.
- If your closet has a door that opens instead of a sliding door, consider getting a hanging shoe rack.
- If you have a front hall closet, consider putting the shoes you wear the most often there instead to save space in your personal closet.
[Edit]Organizing the Rest of Your Closet - Organize any boxes in your closet. If your closet is big enough, then it's likely that you've stored things other than clothes in it, such as big boxes filled with mementos, old photo albums, and CDs you haven't seen for ten years. To finish organizing your closet, you should go through these old boxes to see what you should keep and what you should toss. Here's how to do it:
- Get rid of any papers or items you've kept for over a year that have no sentimental value.
- Consolidate the boxes to save closet space. If your closet is already cramped, consider putting some of the items in a different place, such as putting your old high school yearbooks on the bottom of your bookshelf.
- If you've been using cardboard boxes, trade them up for plastic bins. They will last longer and will be more visually appealing.
- Label the boxes or bins so you know what's in them next time you move or organize your things again.
- Organize any additional items in your closet. Take the time to go through any additional items in your closet to make sure that you still need them and that the closet is really the best place for them. Here are some examples:
- If you find any towels, sheets, or blankets, put them in your linen closet.
- If you've had an old lawn chair or another piece of furniture you don't really need hanging out back there, it's time to throw it out.
- If you've had to pick up an item and spend at least fifteen seconds trying to figure out what the heck it is or why you would need it, it's time to throw it out.
- Make sure that all of the other items you find belong in the closet and not another part of your home. For example, if you find a box of light bulbs, a box of comic books, or a box of chocolate, ask yourself if those items wouldn't be more logically organized elsewhere.
- Make your closet more visually appealing. Turn your creativity loose and think of ways to add pleasure to the routine of getting dressed and looking through your closet every day. If you spend more time making your closet look nice, then you will be less likely to let it get messy in the future.
- Paint your closet a soft pretty color.
- Add mirrors for sparkle.
- Hang jewelry and scarves where you can see them -- as long as they don't get in your way.
- Hang up a small poster or painting that makes you smile every time you open your closet.
- Enjoy your newly organized closet. Take a step back and admire your hard work! Hopefully, your closet is organized now so that all of its contents are easy to find and its overall appearance is to your liking. If not, take a few more minutes to make any minor changes that still need to be made.
- From this point forward, try to keep your closet organized as you add to it, or remove and return its current contents. Doing so will prevent you from needing to do another large overhaul on your closet in the future.
- Keep yourself entertained by playing music or making it like a game can make organizing your wardrobe more fun.
- Metal wire hangers are not considered the best choice. Plastic, wood, or fabric-covered are less likely to cause discoloration or other issues.
- Hang your clothes with the opening of the hanging part of the hanger toward you. When you wear an item, put it back in normally, so 4 -6 months later, you can go through your closet and target hangers still backwards and decide whether you want to keep the clothes or donate them.
- Having the same color hangers make the closet look more organized
- You can also organize your clothes by color or design.
- Every season, go through the clothes you have and decide whether they would fit the next time that season comes around. If not, you could donate or toss it, while saving you time for the following year.
- Over-the-door shoe racks are a great way of saving space compared to on-ground shoe racks.
- Put all panties in a container. Put all bras in a separate container.
- Sort clothes by color to make it look more creative.
- You can consider installing an additional pole in your closet if you have room for it.
- You can organize tops by sleeve length.
- Plastic milk crate containers make excellent impromptu organizational tools. They're stackable, perfect for bulky items like sweaters or sweatshirts, shoes, and more.
- If you have some space in your closet. You can put a dresser with lots of clothes on it.
- If you hook on of the can soda pop top onto the hanger, you can hang another item, creating a bit more rod space.[3]
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| How to Hook Up a Laptop to a TV Posted: 15 Feb 2022 12:00 AM PST The ultimate guide to connecting your MacBook or Windows laptop to any TV By connecting your laptop to your TV, you can turn almost any TV—even TVs that aren't "smart"—into a full-fledged media center. Whether you connect with an HDMI cable or wirelessly through AirPlay, Miracast, or Chromecast, hooking up your PC or Mac laptop to your TV is easier than you think. This tutorial will show you the easiest ways to mirror video and audio from your Windows laptop or MacBook to your TV screen. [Edit]Connecting a Windows Laptop to a TV (Wired) - Check the video output port on your PC laptop. Most PC laptops have HDMI ports, but some use other formats like DisplayPort or USB-C. But don't worry—even if your laptop doesn't have an HDMI port, you can get an affordable adapter to translate its signal to one that your TV understands.
- For example, if your laptop has a DisplayPort, you can get a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter.[1]
- Connect an adapter to the PC's video port (if needed). If your PC laptop doesn't have an HDMI port, you can connect an HDMI-to-DisplayPort (or whichever type of port your laptop has) to your laptop. Once connected, you'll be able to connect any standard HDMI cable to the adapter.
- Connect your TV to the laptop with an HDMI cable. If you have an adapter, plug the HDMI cable into the adapter, and then plug the other end into an HDMI port on the TV. If not, just plug the HDMI cable right into the HDMI ports on both devices.
- If you have multiple HDMI ports on your TV, take note of the number on the port you choose. You may need to select that port with your remote control in a moment.
- Make sure your HDMI cable is long enough that it isn't pulled taut.
- Use the TV's remote control to switch to the HDMI input. For example, if you plugged the HDMI cable into HDMI 2, use the "Source" or "Input" button on the remote to select HDMI 2 form the input menu.
- Play a movie, listen to music, or open your favorite app. Anything you do on your laptop should now also appear on your TV screen. Additionally, since HDMI carries audio, you should hear audio come through the TV rather than your laptop.
- If you don't hear the sound coming through your TV, click the volume icon in the taskbar near the system clock at the bottom-right corner, and then select the name of your TV (or HDMI) as the output.
[Edit]Connecting a Windows Laptop to a TV (Miracast) - Connect your PC laptop to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. If both your PC and TV support Miracast, you'll be able to connect your laptop to your TV and play video and audio without the need for cables.[2]
- If you're not sure whether your TV supports Miracast, try pressing your TV's Menu or Setup button and looking for "Miracast," "Wi-Fi Casting," or "Screen Casting." You may also find one of these three options as a separate source by pressing the Input or Source button on the remote control. You can also use a Miracast adapter that plugs into your TV, or a Roku, which supports Miracast.
- If your TV doesn't support Miracast, it may support Chromecast, which means you can stream video and audio from a web browser like Chrome or Edge. If you have an Android TV, or even a Amazon Fire Stick, NVIDIA Shield TV, or game console like Xbox One or PS5, you can use Chromecast. See the Connecting a Windows Laptop to a TV (Chromecast) method instead.
- Click the Action Center (Windows 10) or Network (Windows 11) icon. If you're using Windows 10, click the icon that looks like a squared speech bubble to the right of the clock, which is usually at the bottom-right corner of the screen. If you're using Windows 11, click the network icon, which is several curved lines to the right of the volume icon.
- Click (Windows 10) or (Windows 11).
- If you don't see Cast on Windows 11 after clicking the Network icon, click the pencil icon at the bottom-right corner of the menu, click +Add, and then select Cast.
- Select your TV or streaming device. All Miracast-enabled devices that are turned on and available will appear in the list. Clicking the TV or streaming device you want to connect to will immediately connect your PC to the TV.
- You may be prompted to enter a code from the TV once connected.
- Play a movie, listen to music, or open your favorite app. Anything you do on your laptop should now also appear on your TV screen. Additionally, since HDMI carries audio, you should hear audio come through the TV rather than your laptop.
- If you don't hear the sound coming through your TV, click the volume icon in the taskbar near the system clock at the bottom-right corner, and then select the name of your TV or streaming device as the output.
- When you want to stop mirroring your screen, return to the Cast or Connect option and select Disconnect.
[Edit]Connecting a Windows Laptop to a TV (Chromecast) - Connect your PC laptop to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast TV. If you have a TV that supports Chromecast, including any Android or Google-based TV or streaming device, you can use Chromecast to stream movies, shows, and anything else from Chrome or Edge to your TV.[3]
- Most common streaming devices, including Amazon Fire TV devices and modern gaming consoles, support Chromecast. You can also connect a Chromecast dongle to your TV's HDMI port to make it Chromecast-compatible.
- Open Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Windows 10 and Windows 11 both come with the Microsoft Edge web browser, which you'll find in the Windows menu. If you prefer Chrome, you can launch it instead.
- Open the content you want to stream. Since both Edge and Chrome support Chromecast, you can go to any website, like Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime. You can then cast the content from your browser to your TV screen.
- You'll also have the option to cast your entire screen to the TV if you prefer to use a different app, such as your media player or the Windows Netflix app.
- Click or tap the three-dot menu. You'll see three horizontal dots at the top-right corner of Edge, or three vertical dots at the top-right corner of Chrome.
- Select the option. If you're using Chrome, the option is called Cast…. On Edge, you'll first select More tools and then choose Cast media to device.
- You may also see the Chromecast icon at the top of the browser—it looks like a square with curved line at its bottom-left corner.
- Click to choose a source. If you want to cast from a tab in your web browser, you can skip this step. To cast your entire desktop, choose Cast desktop from the Sources menu. Alternatively, you can cast an individual file by selecting Cast file.
- Select your TV or Chromecast-compatible device. Once selected, the content you selected will appear on the TV. Additionally, the sound from the video or audio you play will be routed through the TV instead of through your laptop.
- To stop casting, return to the Cast menu and select Stop casting or Disconnect.[4]
[Edit]Connecting a MacBook to a TV (Wired) - Check the video output on your Mac. While most TVs have HDMI ports, not all Mac laptops have HDMI ports.
- If you have a MacBook Pro from 2021 or from any time between 2021 and 2015, you'll just need a standard HDMI cable to connect to your TV.[5]
- If your MacBook doesn't have an HDMI port, you can still connect it to your TV's HDMI port using an adapter. For example, if your MacBook has a USB-C port (very common), you can use a USB-C to HDMI adapter, such as Apple's USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
- To find out what type of video ports your Mac has, visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201736 to find your model.
- Connect the HDMI adapter to your laptop (if needed). If you've found that your Mac laptop doesn't have an HDMI port, start by connecting the adapter the video port.
- Connect the cable to the adapter or HDMI port on the TV. If your MacBook has an HDMI port, connect one side of an HDMI cable to the port on your MacBook, and the other to an HDMI port on your TV. Otherwise, connect a USB-C, Thunderbolt, or Mini DisplayPort cable (whichever is compatible with your laptop) to the adapter, and then plug the HDMI end into the TV.
- Take note of the number on the HDMI port you connect to, as you may need to switch to that source using your TV's remote control.
- Switch to the HDMI source on your TV. If you don't immediately see your Mac's screen on your TV, use the remote control to change the "Input" or "Source" to the HDMI input. If you have multiple HDMI ports on your TV, they'll be numbered—make sure you choose the numbered port to which you connected. You should now see your Mac's screen on the TV.
- Adjust the display (optional). If, on your TV, the Mac's desktop seems to extend beyond the borders, you may need to change the scaling. Press Option + F1 on the keyboard, and then drag the "Underscan" slider until the picture fits.[6]
- Play a movie, listen to music, or open your favorite app. Anything you do on your Mac should now also appear on your TV screen. Additionally, since HDMI carries audio, you should hear audio come through the TV rather than your MacBook.
- If the sound is coming through your laptop instead of the TV, click the Apple menu, select System Preferences, and then click Sound. In the "Output" section, choose HDMI as the sound output.
[Edit]Connecting a MacBook to a TV (Wireless) - Connect your MacBook to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. As long as you have an AirPlay 2-enabled TV or streaming device, connecting your MacBook to your TV wirelessly is simple.
- If your TV does not support AirPlay 2, you can use an AirPlay 2-enabled streaming device like an Apple TV or any modern Roku.
- Click the Control Center icon on your Mac. It's the two gray sliders in the menu bar at the top-right corner of the screen.[7]
- If you're using macOS Catalina or earlier, click the icon of a square with a triangle in the menu bar instead.
- Click . Your Mac will now scan for available AirPlay 2-ready devices.
- You can skip this step if you're using macOS Catalina or earlier.
- Click the name of your TV or streaming device. For example, if you want to connect your MacBook to your Apple TV, choose the Apple TV option. If it's your first time mirroring your screen to your TV, you may be prompted to type in a code that appears on the TV to make the connection.
- Play a movie, listen to music, or open your favorite app. As soon as you select the TV or streaming device for mirroring, anything on your MacBook's screen will appear on your TV. If you play video and audio on your computer while mirroring is enabled, you'll see and hear the content on the TV.
- If the sound is coming through your laptop instead of the TV, click the sound icon in the menu bar at the top-right, and then select the name of your AirPlay 2-enabled TV or device.
- If the screen size doesn't look right on the TV once the Mac is mirrored, click the two overlapping blue squares in the upper-right corner of the screen, and then choose your TV or streaming device's name.[8]
- Stop mirroring the screen when you're finished. To disconnect from the TV, click the Control Center icon again (the two sliders), click Screen Mirroring, and then click the name of your TV or streaming device.
- If you're using macOS Catalina or earlier, click the icon of a rectangle with a triangle at the center, and then select Turn AirPlay Off.
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| How to Broil Fish Posted: 14 Feb 2022 04:00 PM PST Learning how to broil fish provides cooks with a heart-healthy way to enjoy tender, flaky fish. [Edit]Preheat the Broiler In gas ovens, the broiler may be located either at the top of the oven or in a separate compartment of the oven. In electric ovens, the broiler is most often located at the top of the oven. - Place your oven rack about 4 inches (10 cm) from your broiler.
- Place a heavy metal baking pan on the rack. You can also use the broiler pan that came with your oven.
- Turn on the broiler. Some recipes will specify whether you should use the "high" or "low" setting. Fish needs to cook quickly under high heat, so use the "high" setting unless otherwise instructed.
[Edit]Prepare the Fish Placing the fish on foil and then broiling it on a pan that is already hot ensures even cooking on both sides without the need to flip the fish mid-way through the process. - Rub the dull side of a piece of aluminum foil with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. To save calories, you may spray the foil with cooking spray instead. You can either use your hand or a pastry brush to rub the oil onto the foil.
- Place your fish on the piece of foil. If the fish has skin, the skin side should be in contact with the foil and the flesh side should be facing up.
- Season the fish. Use 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper as a good basic seasoning. You may also add a squirt of fresh lemon juice for additional flavor.
[Edit]Cook the Fish Check the fish at least every two minutes to ensure that it does not overcook. - Put on a pair of oven mitts, open your oven door and pull out both your rack and the hot pan. You should pull the rack out enough so that you can easily place the fish on the pan but not so much that you remove the rack.
- Slide the foil and fish on top of the hot pan. You may want to curl up the edges of the foil so that any juices don't pour out onto the cooking pan and burn; this will also save you cleanup time.
- Close the oven door immediately.
- Broil the fish. Expect to cook the fish for about 5 to 7 minutes for every inch of thickness. However, check the fish often to prevent burning.
- Remove the baking pan and the fish from the oven and place the fish (while still on the foil) on either your counter or your range top. Let it sit and rest for about a minute before loosening it from the foil.
- Remove the fish from the foil using a spatula. You'll need to use the widest spatula that you own to ensure that the fish does not fall apart when you remove it from the pan. If you used fish with the skin on one side, you may find that you can separate the flesh from the skin easily with the spatula at this point.
- Plate the fish and serve.
- Finished.
- To make fish tacos with whitefish, rub the fish with vegetable oil and mild chili powder before you broil it. While the fish is broiling, chop up 2 cucumbers, 1/2 cup (45 grams) cilantro, and 1 hot chili pepper of your choice. Mix the vegetables and cilantro together and add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice to it. When the fish has cooled, flake it into small pieces. Serve the fish in corn tortillas with the vegetable and cilantro topping.
- Before broiling your fish, mix 1 pound (0.5 kilograms) of sliced tomatoes with 2 tablespoons each of capers and diced red onion. Add a 1/2 teaspoon olive oil to the tomato, caper and onion mixture, and then spread the mixture on top of and around the fish. Then, broil the fish.
[Edit]Warnings - Avoid pouring sauces, oil or marinade over your fish while you are broiling it because the ingredients will burn easily.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Thick metal baking pan or broiler pan
- Aluminum foil
- Pastry brush
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon (optional)
- Oven mitts
- Wide spatula
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| How to Find Area and Perimeter Posted: 14 Feb 2022 08:00 AM PST The perimeter is the length of the entire outside boundary of a polygon, and the area is the measure of the space that fills the polygon boundary.[1] The area and perimeter are extremely useful measurements that can be used in household projects, construction, DIY projects, and in the estimation of materials you might use.[2] For example, the simple act of painting a room requires knowing how much paint you will need or, in other words, how much area the paint will cover. The same can be said when plotting a garden, building a fence, or doing various other chores at home.[3] In these situations, you can use area and perimeter to save time and money when purchasing materials. [Edit]Finding Perimeter - Determine the shape you want to measure. Perimeter is the outside boundary around a closed geometric figure, and different shapes will require different approaches. If the shape that you want to find the perimeter of is not a closed shape, the perimeter cannot be taken.
- If this is the first time you are calculating perimeter, try a rectangle or a square. These regular shapes will make finding the perimeter easier.
- Draw a rectangle on a piece of paper. You will use this rectangle as a practice shape and will find its perimeter. Make sure that the opposite sides of your rectangle are the same length.[4]
- Find the length of one side of your rectangle. You can do this with a ruler, measuring tape, or by making up your own example. Write down this number by the side it represents so you don't forget its length. As a guided example, imagine that the length of one side of your rectangle is 3 feet.
- For small shapes you may want to use centimeters or inches, while feet, meters or miles will work better for larger perimeters.
- Since the opposite sides of rectangles are equal, you will only have to measure one of each set of opposing sides.[5]
- Find the width of one side of your rectangle. You can measure the width with a ruler, measuring tape, or by creating your own example. Write down the value for your width next to the horizontal side of your rectangle it represents.
- Continuing with the guided example, imagine that in addition to a length of 3 feet, that the width of your rectangle is 5 feet.
- Write down the correct measurements on the opposing sides of your rectangle. Rectangles have four sides, but the length of opposite sides will be the same.[6] This is also true for your rectangle's width. Add the length and width used in the guided example (3 feet and 5 feet respectively) to the opposite sides of your rectangle.
- Add all your sides together. One a piece of scratch paper, or on the paper you have written the guided example, write: length + length + width + width.[7]
- So, for the guided example, you would add 3 + 3 + 5 + 5 to get a perimeter of .[8]
- You can also use the formula 2(length + width) for rectangles, since the length and width values are doubled. In our example you would multiply 2 by 8 to get .
- Adjust your approach for different shapes. Unfortunately, different shapes will require different formula for you to solve for perimeter. In real life examples, you can measure the outside boundary of any closed geometric shape to find its perimeter measurement. But you can also use the following formulas to find the perimeters of other common shapes:
- Square: length of any side x 4
- Triangle: side 1 + side 2 + side 3
- Irregular polygon: add all sides
- Circle: 2 x π x radius OR π x diameter.[9]
- The π symbol stands for Pi (pronounced like pie). If you have a π key on your calculator, you can use it to be more accurate when using this formula. If not, you can approximate the value of π as 3.14.[10]
- The term "radius" refers to the distance between the center of a circle and its outside boundary (perimeter), while "diameter" refers to the length between any two opposite points on the perimeter of a circle that pass through the circle's center.[11][12]
[Edit]Finding Area - Determine the dimensions of your shape. Draw a rectangle or use the same rectangle you drew while finding perimeter. In this guided example, you will be using the height and the width of your rectangle to find the area.
- You can use a ruler, measuring tape, or come up with your own example. For the purposes of this guided example, the length and width will be the same as the previous example used to find perimeter: 3 and 5, respectively.
- Understand the true meaning of area. The area is all of the surface inside the perimeter of your shape.[13] The area can be smaller or larger than the perimeter depending on the shape.
- You can divide your diagram into one-unit (feet, cm, miles) segments vertically and horizontally if you want to visualize how the area measurement will look.
- Multiply the length of your rectangle by the width. For the guided example, you will multiply 3 by 5 to get an area of 15 square feet. The unit of measure for area should always be written in square units (square miles, square yards, etc.).
- You can write the "square units/units squared" notation shorthand as:
- Feet²/ft²
- Miles²/mi²
- Kilometers²/km²
- Change your formula according to shape. Unfortunately, different geometric shapes will require you to take a different approach to solve for area. You can use the following formulas for finding the area of some common shapes:
- Parallelogram: base x height
- Square: side 1 x side 2
- Triangle: ½ x base x height.
- Some mathematicians use the notation: A=½bh.
- Circle: Ï€ x radius²
- The term "radius" refers to the distance between the center of a circle and its outside boundary (perimeter), and the raised two (referred to as the "squared" notation) indicates that the value being squared must be multiplied by itself.[14][15]
- These area and perimeter formulas only work for the area of a shape. If you need to find the area of a three dimensional shape, which is called volume, you will need to look for formulas for volume, which should include: cones, cubes, cylinders, prisms or pyramids.
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- Measuring tape (optional)
- Ruler (optional)
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| How to Care for Air Plants Posted: 14 Feb 2022 12:00 AM PST Air plants, known as Tillandsia (Tillandsia spp.), cannot live on air alone. They are epiphytes that grow naturally in cracks in rocks and on trees and they do not need soil. They grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11, so they can survive temperatures that dip to 10 degrees F (-9.4 degrees C). They require a bright, sunny location but that requirement is easily met, even in a house that does not have a sunny window. These are fun, easy-to-grow houseplants but you have to know how to water and feed them.[1] [Edit]Giving Your Plants Water and Light - Find your plant's discs. Air plants have tiny silver discs or scales all over their leaves. If you look closely at an air plant in bright light, you will see the discs shimmering. These discs absorb moisture and nutrients for the plant.[2]
- Water air plants every two to three days during spring, summer and fall. Spray a fine mist until the water drips from the leaves. Use room-temperature water to avoid stress that would be caused by cold tap water. Cold stress could cause the leaves to turn brown and brittle.[3]
- Mist them in the morning so they will be dry or nearly dry by the end of the day.
- Water them less often in the winter during their dormant season.
- Give your plant a heavy soak once a week, instead of watering it lightly every 2 to 3 days. They can also be watered by soaking the entire air plant in a sink or bowl of water for 30 minutes once a week. With this method, the air plants should be shaken gently after soaking to remove excess water.[4][5]
- Help your plant out if it is not getting enough water. If the air plant's leaves curl or roll up, it is not being watered often enough and has become too dry. Soak it in a bowl of room-temperature water overnight. Take it out of the water the next morning, shake it off and put it back in its place.[6]
- Mist it or soak it more often to prevent it from drying out again.
- Set the air plant near an east-, west- or south-facing window if possible but not in direct sunlight. You can care for an air plant indoors by setting it directly in front of the window if a sheer curtain is hung between the plant and window.[7]
- The optimum amount of light will result in a vigorous air plant with healthy green or gray-green leaves. Inadequate light will cause slow growth and pale leaves. Excessive light will turn the leaves tan, dry and brittle.
- Too much direct sunlight could burn the leaves on your air plant.[8]
- Use a fluorescent lamp to provide additional light. This is particularly helpful if there isn't a bright, sunny window in the house. Use a special fluorescent bulb designed for plants that provides full spectrum light. Set the light up so that the bulb is above the air plant and leave it on for 12 to 18 hours each day, depending on how much natural light it receives.[9]
- The light should be turned on in the morning around sunrise and turned off 12 to 18 hours later.
[Edit]Feeding Your Plant and Promoting Air Circulation - Feed air plants a dose of fertilizer every four weeks. Liquid, water-soluble fertilizer with a 10-5-5 ratio is fine.[10]
- Dilute the fertilizer to one-fourth the recommended strength and mist the air plant with the solution in the morning.
- Know when your plant needs more fertilizer. An air plant that is receiving adequate fertilizer will grow vigorously and have a healthy color, usually bright gray-green but this varies.[11]
- Inadequate fertilizer will result in slow growth, but excessive fertilizer will turn the leaves brown and brittle.
- Make sure your plant gets plenty of air. Air plants require healthy air circulation. Although they need to get their leaves wet, if they do not dry quickly the air plant could develop crown rot. Do not place them too close to other plants, walls or furniture.[12]
- If air circulation is a problem in the house, set up a fan so that it blows away from the plant and turn it on for an hour or so once or twice a day. Make sure the fan doesn't blow directly on the plant. That would cause it to dry quickly before it has a chance to absorb any moisture.
- Recognize rot. If the crown or roots develop rot, they will turn brown or gray and slimy. If the rot is only on the roots, trim off the rotten roots. Crown rot is usually fatal. The plant should be thrown away and replaced with a new air plant.[13]
[Edit]Displaying Air Plants - Tie the air plant to another object. Air plants can be displayed by tying them to a piece of driftwood, cork or rock with nylon fishing line.[14]
- They can also be glued to the wood or rock with hot glue or construction glue.
- Do not cover the base of the plant with soil or moss, regardless of how you decide to display your air plant. Covering the base of the plant will keep it too wet and can make it rot.[15]
- Consider placing your air plant in a bowl. A decorative bowl filled with interesting rocks can be a fitting home for an air plant. Simply nestle the air plant on the rocks or glue it to a rock and set it in the center. They can be nestled in a decorative seashell for an interesting display.[16]
- Despite popular belief, these plants do not pull nutrients from trees or rocks. They actually get moisture and nutrients they need from rain that falls on their leaves and debris that accumulates around the roots and base of the plant.
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