| How to Send Your Heartbeat from the Apple Watch Posted: 23 Apr 2018 01:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to send a beating heart Digital Touch message from your Apple Watch's Messages app. To receive this message, your recipient must have an iPhone or iPad with at least iOS 10 installed. Edit10 Second Summary 1. Open Messages on the watch.
2. Tap a conversation.
3. Tap the heart icon.
4. Tap and hold the screen with two fingers.
5. Wait for a beating heart to appear.
6. Release your fingers to send.
- Unlock your Apple Watch. Press the Digital Crown—which is the dial on the right side of the Apple Watch's housing—then enter your passcode and press the Digital Crown again. This should bring up a group of your current apps' icons.
- If doing this opens an app instead of the app group, press the Digital Crown one more time.
- If you're currently wearing your Apple Watch, you won't need to enter your passcode.
- If your Apple Watch is already unlocked but the screen is off, raising your wrist will prompt the display to open.
- Open Messages . Find the Messages app icon, which resembles a white speech bubble on a green background, and tap it.
- Select a conversation. Scroll through the available conversations until you find one to which you want to send your heartbeat, then tap the conversation. It will open.
- If Messages opens to a conversation, first tap the "Back" button in the upper-left corner of your Apple Watch's screen.
- To start a new message, press down on the screen, tap New Message, tap Add Contact, select a contact, and tap Create Message before proceeding.
- Tap the "Digital Touch" button. It's the heart-shaped icon with two fingers on it. You'll find this in the bottom-right corner of the Apple Watch's screen.
- Use two fingers to tap and hold the screen. This will create a beating heart after a second or two.
- Send the message. You can send your beating heart message by removing your fingers from the screen.
- If you created a new message rather than selecting a conversation, you may have to tap Send in order to send the message.
- You can also send Digital Touch messages from the Messages app on an iPhone or an iPad.
- Non-iPhone users cannot receive Digital Touch messages.
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| How to Clean a Seat Belt Posted: 22 Apr 2018 05:00 PM PDT Seat belts are devices integral to the safety of anyone in a car. Yours also collects sweat from your skin, coffee spills, and food stains. Unfortunately, it is easy to forget the seat belt when cleaning the rest of the car, making stains, smells, and even mold growth commonplace. To clean your seat belt, hold the seat belt out at full extension, apply a light coating of cleaner, then allow the belt to air dry. EditDoing General Cleaning - Pull out the seat belt. Gently pull the belt forward until it can go no further. When this happens, the entire belt will be unspooled and much easier to reach.
- Place a clamp near the belt reel. Follow the belt strap upwards and locate the reel. This is where the majority of the belt is stored when not in use. Attach a metal clamp on the belt right next to the reel. The belt will be unable to retract back into the reel.[1]
- Metal clamps can be found at hardware stores.
- Spray the belt with cleaner. An all-purpose cleaner or a fabric cleaner are safe to use on the belt to remove stains. These are purchased from a general store and come in spray bottles. All-purpose cleaners are designed for even delicate fabrics and should not have bleach in them. Spray all along the belt, creating a light, even coating. Don't forget the underside.[2]
- A mixture of equal parts of a gentle, neutral pH detergent such as Dawn dish soap or a baby wash and water can be used as a cleaner instead.[3]
- Vinegar and vinegar-based cleaners are useful for removing smells, but vinegar is an acid and too much of it can damage the belt's integrity over time. Use baby wipes and delicate fabric cleaners instead.
- Scrub the belt. Take a stiff-bristled scrubbing brush. Work from the top end of the belt and move downwards. Don't move the brush in circles or go back up the belt. Move gently to avoid wearing out the belt's threads.[4]
- A second coating of cleaner can be added to deeply stained belts.
- Wipe the belt with a microfiber towel. Surround the belt with the towel and drag the towel downwards along the belt. This removes excess moisture. Only use microfiber towels. These towels are gentlest on the belt's threads.[5]
- Let the belt dry. Leave the belt alone for at least overnight. If it isn't completely dry, leave it for longer. It's important to make sure the belt is dry before you unclamp it and let it retract so that mold doesn't grow on it.
EditTreating Difficult Stains - Mix detergent and water. Fill a small cup of warm water. Add three cups of a gentle dish soap or all-purpose cleaner. Don't use one that has bleach or vinegar, since the acid can damage the belt. Most stains can be handled by detergent or fabric cleaner no matter the origin. You don't have many options for cleaners because they are too harsh for the seat belt.[6]
- Dip a stiff-bristle brush into the mixture. Dip the bristles of the brush into the bowl to pick up some of the cleaner. Minimize the amount of moisture on the brush as much as possible to avoid soaking the seat belt.
- Scrub the stain. Move downwards from the top of the stain. Be careful not to move the brush in a circle or go back up the belt. Scrub the stain gently, adding small amounts of cleaner when necessary to apply a light, even coating.
- Use a steam machine. For truly stubborn stains, you or a professional can use a steam machine or hot water extractor. Once you've added a coating of fabric cleaner or upholstery shampoo, run the machine over the belt on a low moisture setting.[7]
EditRemoving Mold and Odors - Pull out the seat belt. Again, gently tug the belt forward until it is completely unspooled. This will allow you to identify any mold spores and reach the entirety of the belt to remove odors.
- Place a clamp near the belt reel. Find the reel where the belt spools when not in use. Place the metal clamp on the belt next to the reel. The belt will no longer be able to retract.
- Mix cleaner in a bowl. Pour about one tablespoon (15 mL) of a non-bleach dish soap into a cup (240 mL) of warm water. Add two tablespoons (30 mL) of vinegar. Stir the mixture until soapy.[8]
- Scrub the belt. Use a soft-bristled brush to gently work in the cleaner. Dip it in the mixture and move it downwards from the top of the belt. Don't move the brush in circles or go back upwards. Do this to apply a small, even coating that won't wear out the belt's threads.[9]
- Blot the seat belt with a microfiber towel. Use a dry microfiber towel in order to avoid adding moisture that can damage the integrity of the belt's threads. Squeeze the belt between the towel and gently move up and down to remove excess moisture.
- For recurrent mold issues, spray on a mold preventative such as Concrobium Mold Control or Mold Armor while the belt is still damp. Try to choose one that doesn't have bleach in the ingredient list.
- Air dry the belt. Leave the belt overnight or until dry. It must be completely dry before you remove the clamp or else the wet belt will provide ample breeding ground for mold and nasty odors inside the reel.[10]
- Don't use bleach. It will weaken the seat belt. It also doesn't stop removed mold from growing back.
- Common air fresheners won't remove odors deep in the seat belt, but odor eliminators may work without deep cleaning.
- Mold spores can be dangerous. Consider wearing a mask when treating your car for mold.
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| How to Find a Cheap Place to Stay in San Francisco Posted: 22 Apr 2018 09:00 AM PDT San Francisco is the commercial center of Northern California and can be an expensive place to visit. If you want to stay in San Francisco but are on a limited budget, there are ways you can get free or cheap accommodations. There are many websites, like Airbnb and Hostelworld.com, that offer reservations for affordable rooms. If you're really strapped for cash, you can try to stay with a friend, camp out, or use a hospitality exchange like Couchsurfing to stay somewhere for free. EditGetting Discounted Rooms - Compare room rates on a variety of booking sites. Search for hotels or motels on a variety of different booking sites to find the best deal. If you find a room that you want to stay in, look it up on competitor websites and see if you can get a better deal.[1]
- Popular websites to use include Booking.com, Priceline, Hotwire, Orbitz, and Expedia.
- Use discount websites to find deals. Sites like LivingSocial Escapes and Groupon Getaways sometimes have discounts on places to stay in San Francisco. After looking at the traditional accommodation websites, take a look at these discount sites to see if you can find any good deals.[2]
- Read the fine print and take note of additional fees before finalizing your reservation.
- Call the hotel or motel directly instead of booking online. Ask the hotel if they have any deals or promotions on rooms. Most hotel and motel chains will match a price that you found online. If the rooms they offer are more expensive than what you found online, ask them if they will match the price. [3]
- Hotels and motels are most likely to offer deals on non-peak seasons and on weekdays.
- Non-peak seasons are November through April while peak seasons are May through October.
- Purchase someone else's reservation if you don't mind last-minute booking. Sites like Roomer allow people to sell room reservations that they can no longer fulfill. Typically, these cancellations are made due to last minute travel changes. Though you can find high-quality rooms for cheap using this method, you might be cutting it close when you book your room.[4]
- Stay at a hostel instead of a hotel or motel. Hostels are like hotels or motels but are cheaper and have shared living and cooking areas. Popular hostels in San Francisco include HI San Francisco, USA Hostels San Francisco, and Amsterdam Hostel. A night's stay typically ranges from $30 - $100 USD.[5]
- Find hostels in San Francisco on websites like Hostelworld.com and USA Hostels.
- Book your room 2 months in advance to save money. Booking last-minute is more expensive than getting your room in advance. Try to plan out your trip and book your accommodations 2 months in advance to avoid peak booking fees and overpriced rooms.[6]
- Booking further than 2 months in advance won't typically save you more money.
- Consider staying outside of San Francisco to find cheaper accommodations. If you can't find cheap accommodations in San Francisco, consider staying right outside of the city. Use Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART, to cheaply travel from outside of the city into San Francisco. You can use tools like Google Maps to plot your trip before you leave.[7]
- Affordable towns outside of San Francisco include Oakland and Berkeley.
- Taking the BART from Oakland to San Francisco costs under $3 USD.
- Once in the city, use public transportation like Muni buses or the Metro train to save money.[8]
EditRenting an Apartment - Rent an entire apartment instead of staying at a hotel. People can put their apartments up for temporary rentals on websites like Airbnb, Wimdu, and Roomorama. You can rent their apartments and have access to an entire apartment in San Francisco.[9] Renting an apartment is typically around 1/3 the cost of booking a hotel room.[10]
- As an added bonus, you'll also have contact with a local who can tell you about fun things to do in the area.
- Get a private or shared room instead of an entire apartment. If you want to spend less money, you can rent a private or shared room instead of an entire apartment. Single rooms are typically around 1/2 to 1/3 the cost of renting an entire apartment or house. While it's a smaller space and you won't have access to amenities in the house like the kitchen, it's a good option if you're trying to save money.[11]
- Visit San Francisco during the off-season for cheaper options. Instead of traveling to San Francisco between May and October, try traveling there November through April. The city receives fewer visitors in these months, and therefore will be offering cheaper rooms![12]
- You can typically find rooms for 15%-30% cheaper during the off-season.
- Many Californians take weekend trips to San Francisco. If you can, try planning your trip during the weekdays for cheaper deals.[13]
EditFinding Free Accommodations - Stay with family and friends who live nearby. If you have a friend or family member who lives in or around San Francisco, you can ask if you can stay with them. Ask them well in advance, and try offering to help with chores or errands while you stay. If they say yes and let you stay at their place, make sure to respect their space and their belongings when you stay there.[14]
- You can ask by saying something like, "Hey, I planned on coming to San Francisco from December 11th to the 15th. Do you think I could stay at your place? I'll help with chores while I'm there."
- If you have the money to spare, you should offer to help pay the utility bills for the time that you spent there.
- If your friend or family member says no, accept their decision and find other accommodations.
- Find a free bed on a hospitality exchange website. Hospitality exchanges can connect travelers with San Francisco residents that are willing to let someone stay at their place for free. Websites like Couchsurfing, Global Freeloaders, and Hospitality Club offer listings from places all around the world.[15]
- Before committing to a place, read customer reviews to make sure that the person is a good host.
- The listing that you select should be verified by the website and their profile should be completely filled out.
- Use an online home exchange program if you own a home. Sites like Homestay, Love Home Swap, and Home Exchange, allow you to swap homes with another family for a period of time. Search these sites for listings in San Francisco. Then, contact the homeowner and sort out the details for the exchange.[16]
- Some home exchange programs have a monthly fee associated with the service.
- The monthly fee can range anywhere from $2 USD to $25 USD per month.
- Camp at a free campsite. The Bicentennial Campground is free during certain times of the year. When you camp, you'll have to bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and camping equipment.
- Don't book a place just because it is cheap. Remember to read user reviews and avoid staying in places that have negative reviews regarding safety.
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