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How to turn a Word Document into a PDF in 30 seconds
PDFs are a convenient way to share written and visual content with others, without having to worry about whether all your formatting will remain in place. Whether you’re creating a free report, a simple ebook, a memo, or a pitch knowing how to create a PDF quickly and simply is a useful skill. In case…
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Why you should ignore absolutely everyone
I made 3 New Year’s resolutions in January… 1) Put on weight 2) Drink more real ale 3) Work less hard So far it’s going extremely well. It’s a whole new approach I’m taking. Striving low means you’ll not only achieve your goals, you’re very likely to surpass them. Ok, ok I *may* be being…
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3 simple ways to remove fingerprint marks from walls
Here are 3 simple tricks you can use to remove pesky fingerprint marks from walls without repainting, wallpapering or moving house. If you have children or drunk friends, the chances are you’ll have got mucky fingerprint marks on your walls at some stage. It’s annoying. It doesn’t matter where you look the stain seems to…
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7 ingenious uses for coconut oil
It smells great, is readily accessible and can be stored for up to 2 years without ruining. Here are 7 little known alternative uses for coconut oil that you might not have come across… from chewing gum removal to houseplant wizardry Jars or tubs of coconut oil can be readily picked up from most good…
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16 ways to help prevent and cure hangovers
Here are 16 top tips for dealing with hangovers Now some of these might seem blindingly obvious, but honestly, they do work so don’t just skim over them – no matter how much your head hurts and you want to hug yourself. We’ll start out with some preventative measures. 1. Eat something substantial before you…
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How to clear your Internet browser’s cache memory (and fix annoying glitches)
If you sometimes find web pages won’t update properly… or you get error messages when you try to login to certain websites… or your hard drive keeps filling up and making your computer run slowly, here’s something that might help. Try clearing your cache memory. Cache what?! Don’t worry, this is actually dead simple. Let…
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How to get insider knowledge about what’s happening in your local area online (from people who actually live there)
Here’s a great way to get to know your neighbours online, discuss local issues and even offer trades and services. It’s a social network for your local area. Whether you want to find out if anyone nearby wants your old chest of drawers… discuss the local farmers’ market, or organise an all-night rave – Streetlife…
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How to stick pictures on the wall without using nails
3 simple ways to hang heavy pictures on walls without leaving big holes in your wall, losing your deposit on rented accommodation… or smashing your beautiful place to smithereens for the sake of a bit of home improvement. Modern life is simple. We no longer hunt down wild animals with our bare hands to eat,…
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7 natural cures for dry skin
Nearly half of us suffer from dry skin – yet only around 28% are aware of it – so often the problem goes untreated and the condition worsens. There a number of reasons why we get dry skin. It can be genetic, it can be seasonal, it can be allergy related – it can even…
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How to clear computer cord clutter with this simple trick
I’m untidy. My desk looks like it’s been vomited on by the papier-mâché god of stationary. There are lidless pens… crumpled post-its, half read books and mountains of paper everywhere. Sophie hates it and she says I’m a desk hoarder. I agree. Trouble is, 3 days after I’ve done a cleanup all this miscellaneous ‘stuff’…