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How to Wrap a Present
Cut wrapping paper to the right size, hide the seam on the bottom of the box, fold flat triangle ends, and measure enough ribbon to tie a bow on the first try.
How to Play Piano
Play your first melody on a piano or keyboard. Sit at the right height, find middle C, use C position, read the notes on the staff, play Mary Had a Little Lamb, add C and G chords, and set up a daily practice.
How to Void a Check
Void a check for direct deposit or automatic payments. Write VOID in black ink clear of the numbers at the bottom, leave it unsigned, keep a copy, shred any original you keep, and see what to send if you have no checkbook.
How to Unpair Apple Watch
Unpair an Apple Watch from your iPhone to back it up, erase it, and remove Activation Lock, or erase it without the iPhone and clear Activation Lock on iCloud.com. Includes cellular plans and what the backup leaves out.
How to Block Someone on TikTok
Block someone on TikTok from their profile, a comment, a direct message, or up to 100 comments at once, see what a block does and does not stop, and find your blocked list to unblock.
How to Connect Apple Pencil to iPad
Pair any Apple Pencil with your iPad. Identify your model, check that your iPad supports it, plug in or attach the pencil to pair it, check the battery, and fix a pencil that will not pair.
How to Skateboard
Skateboard as a complete beginner. Find your stance, push and ride in a straight line, turn, stop with a foot brake, and build board control with kick turns and tic-tacs.
How to Use Noise Cancellation on AirPods
Turn on noise cancellation on AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods 5, switch to Transparency or Adaptive, and fix noise cancellation that sounds weak.
How to Do Long Division
Divide by one- and two-digit numbers on paper with worked examples, three ways to write a remainder, zeros in the quotient, and a check by multiplying back.
How to Sober Up Fast
Nothing sobers you up fast. Count about 2 hours per standard drink, learn the signs that mean calling 911, do not drive, and get through the wait with water, food, and rest.
How to Cook Ribs in the Oven
Bake pork ribs wrapped in foil at 275°F until tender, finish them with sauce at 400°F, and pull them while the meat still holds to the bone, for baby back, spare, or St. Louis-style racks.
How to Stop Snoring
Test side sleeping, less evening alcohol, a clear nose, weight loss, and throat exercises against your snoring, and know the sleep apnea signs that need a doctor.