| How to Send Large Files Through Outlook Posted: 22 Nov 2021 04:00 PM PST Whether you're sending email in the desktop version of Outlook or through Outlook.com, you'll run into size limits when trying to attach large files. Outlook won't allow you to send a message that's larger than 20 MB through web-based email servers like Outlook.com or Gmail, or larger than 10 MB when sending through an Exchange server. So what happens when you need to get a large file to someone right away? You can still send the file by first uploading it to OneDrive. Or, if you're trying to send photos that are too large through the desktop version of Outlook, you can also use Outlook's image size reducer to shrink them. A third way is to compress the file(s) into a ZIP file, which will usually reduce its size. [Edit]Uploading to OneDrive - Sign in to https://www.onedrive.com. Because email servers limit the size of attachments, you'll want to upload your file to cloud service and then include a link to the file in your email message.
- You get 5 GB of space on OneDrive for free with a free Microsoft account. If you subscribe to Microsoft 365, you'll have 1TB of space, and can upload files up to 250 GB.
- If you'd prefer, you can use a different cloud drive service, such as Dropbox or iCloud, instead of OneDrive.
- Click the button. It's at the top of your file list. A menu will expand.
- Click on the menu. This opens your computer's file browser.
- Select the large file and click . This uploads the file to OneDrive. You can watch the progress at the top-right corner of OneDrive.
- Select the uploaded file and click . You'll see this at the top-left corner of the file list.
- Click . This saves a direct link to the large file to your computer's clipboard.
- Paste the file into the email message in Outlook. Whether you're using Outlook.com on the web or the Outlook app on your computer, you can paste the URL you copied into the body of the message. Just right-click the location in the message where you want to insert the link and select Paste.
- Send the message. When the recipient receives the message, they'll be able to download the large file by clicking the link you included.
[Edit]Reducing Image Size in Outlook 365 - Attach the large photo(s) to your email message in Outlook. If you're using the Outlook application on your computer and want to share large photos, you can tell Outlook to make the images smaller when sending.[1]
- To attach files in an Outlook message, click the paperclip icon at the top of the new message, select Browse This PC, choose the file(s), and then click Open.
- Click the menu and select . The File menu that you need to click is the one that's on the new message, not the one at the top of Outlook. You'll see an Info menu option at the top of the File menu when expanded.
- Select . It's the first option in the yellow box under "Image Attachments."
- Click the back button to return to your email message. Now that you've told Outlook to reduce the size of the attached image(s), you should be able to send the message without error.
- If you can't get the images small enough to send this way, send multiple email messages with a few images attached to each, or upload them to OneDrive instead.
[Edit]Compressing Files Before Sending - Open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). If you're trying to send a file (or group of files) that are too large to attach to an email, you may be able to reduce the size of the file by compressing it into a ZIP file. The recipient can then unzip the file to view what's inside.
- To open File Explorer for Windows, click the folder icon in the taskbar, or press Windows key + E.
- To open Finder for macOS, click the two-toned smiley face icon on the Dock.
- Some mail servers won't allow you to attach a ZIP File to an email. If you get an error about attaching a ZIP file, try using OneDrive instead.
- Go to the folder where you've saved the large file(s). For example, if your large files are photos, you can open your Photos or Pictures folder.
- Compressing files that are already in compressed formats, such as MP3, JPG, or MP4, will typically not reduce the file size by much. This method will work best for uncompressed files such as large Adobe documents, uncompressed video, and images in the RAW format.
- Select the file(s) you want to compress. To select multiple files, hold down the Control (PC) or Command (Mac) key as you click each file.
- Add the selected file(s) to a compressed ZIP file. The steps are a little different depending on your operating system:
- Windows: Right-click the selected file(s), choose Send to on the menu, and then select Compressed (zipped) folder.
- macOS: Press Control as you click the selected file(s) and choose Compress from the menu.
- Check the size of the new ZIP file. Once you compress the files into a ZIP, a new file ending with the ".zip" extension will appear in the same folder you're in. You'll want to make sure it's fewer than 10 MB if you're sending it through an Exchange server, or 20 MB if sending through most other types of mail servers. Here's how to check its size:
- Click the file ending with .ZIP once to select it.
- If you're using a Mac, click the File menu and select Get Summary Info.
- If you're using Windows, right-click the file and select Properties.
- Attach the ZIP file to an email in Outlook. You can do this using the desktop version of Outlook or Outlook.com on the web. Just click the paperclip icon at the top of the message, select Browse this Computer or Browse this PC, choose the file, and then click Open. If the file is smaller than the maximum, the message will send as normal.
- If you're still unable to send the message after compressing the file, or Outlook won't let you attach a ZIP file to an email, you could try uploading the file to OneDrive or another cloud drive instead.
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| How to Grow Parsley from Cuttings Posted: 22 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PST Rather than growing them from seeds, many herbs and other plants can be grown from cuttings—that is, stems you cut from an existing plant and help to take root on their own. While parsley cuttings have a low success rate compared to many other common herbs, why not give it a try? You can improve your odds by making the cuttings with clean, sharp scissors, nurturing the cuttings indoors in an appropriate growing medium, and transplanting the rooted cuttings to a good growing location for parsley. [Edit]Cutting Parsley Stems - Clean your sharp scissors with soap, water, and rubbing alcohol. Clean off any surface dirt from your garden scissors with soapy water, then rinse them with plain water. After that, soak a cotton ball or soft cloth in rubbing alcohol and wipe down the blades of the scissors. Allow them to air dry for about 1 minute.[1]
- Cleaning your garden scissors regularly greatly reduces your chances of spreading any plant diseases. Always clean the scissors right before making any cuttings.
- Always use sharp garden scissors so you can make clean, accurate cuts with minimal tearing.
- Identify several leafy stems about long. Pick out 3-4 healthy-looking stems that are a vibrant green color and have at least 3 segments of leaves at the top of each stem. Avoid stems with flowers, stems or leaves with brown areas, or stems with exceptionally large leaves.[2]
- The success rate for parsley cuttings is low, so make 3-4 cuttings even if you only really want 1. Likewise, if you want 2-3, make at least 6-8 cuttings.
- Cut the stems at an angle and trim any lower leaves. Instead of cutting off the stems straight across, snip them at about a 45 degree angle. Cut each stem at any point above the soil line so that it's around long. If there are any leaves on the bottom half of the cutting, snip them off.[3]
- Snipping at an angle increases the surface area and allows the cutting to soak up water more quickly.
- When making cuttings of other herbs like basil or mint, snip the stem off just below a node—the point where a leaf shoots off from the stem. Parsley's leaf nodes are typically near the top of the stem, so this is less important.
[Edit]Nurturing the Cuttings - Place the cuttings in a jar of filtered or spring water for 2 hours. A small glass jar filled with of water is good for 3-4 cuttings. If possible, avoid using tap water, which contains chlorine, or distilled water, which lacks nutrients.[4]
- Using an activated carbon or reverse osmosis filter will remove chlorine from tap water, as will boiling it for 20 minutes. Leaving the water in a lid-free pot for 24 hours also removes most or all of the chlorine.
- Make your own rooting solution, if desired, instead of using just water. To give your parsley cuttings a slightly better chance of sprouting roots, dissolve 1 uncoated aspirin tablet in the jar of water before adding the cuttings. Aspirin contains a derivative of salicylic acid, which was originally discovered in willow bark and potentially acts as a growth hormone for plants.[5]
- The effectiveness of this hormonal rooting solution is based more on anecdotal observation than scientific evidence. However, it is still unlikely to harm your cuttings.
- Fill a plant pot with of a good growing medium. You might, for example, fill the pot with equal parts of sand, perlite, and peat moss. Whatever growing medium you choose, make sure it's good at retaining moisture evenly.[6]
- Parsley typically isn't picky about its growing medium, but you'll want every advantage you can get when trying to grow from cuttings.
- Plant the bottom of the cuttings into the growing medium. For each cutting, make a small indentation into the growing medium with your fingertip or a pencil, insert the cut tip of the stem, and lightly pack the growing medium around it. Space out the cuttings at least apart.[7]
- If a cutting won't stand upright on its own, plant it slightly deeper than .
- Provide the pot with indirect sunlight and even moisture. Water the pot just enough to evenly dampen the growing medium, then place the pot on a windowsill or other spot where it will receive primarily indirect sunlight. Check the pot's moisture level every 1-2 days.[8]
- Test the moisture level by sticking the tip of your finger into the growing medium. If it's damp to a depth of at least , it doesn't need extra water.
- You may only need to add water once per week, especially indoors.
- If there's no risk of frost, you can instead place the pot outdoors in a mostly-shady location. It's more challenging to control the moisture level outdoors, though.
- Check daily after 2 weeks for signs of root growth. Focus only on keeping the moisture level even for about 14 days. After that, check for roots by gently scraping away some of the growing medium around each cutting. Look for white roots emerging from the submerged part of the cutting.[9]
- If the roots reach long, consider your effort a success. You can start the process of transplanting your rooted cuttings into pots or the soil.
- If there's no sign of root growth after 3 weeks and the cutting is wilted and brown, it's not going to take root. Hopefully, at least one of your several cuttings will make it!
[Edit]Growing Rooted Cuttings - Move the rooted cuttings into pots with adequate spacing. Each new parsley plant should have at least of spacing all around, so you may want to transplant each rooted cutting into its own pot. Prepare the growing medium in a similar fashion as before—for example, by mixing equal parts sand, perlite, and peat moss. Then, carefully scoop out each plant with the soil attached to its root ball and nestle it into its new home.[10]
- While indirect sunlight was the best option for the new cuttings, aim for partial sunshine—about 4-6 hours per day—for the transplanted cuttings. You can keep the pots indoors or move them outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
- Transplant the parsley into the ground, if desired, instead of using pots. Choose a spot outdoors that gets partial sunshine and has moist, loamy soil. After the risk of frost has passed, work in some compost and loosen up the soil, then carefully transplant the cuttings and their root balls.[11]
- Give each plant at least of spacing all around.
- Some gardeners find that their parsley grows especially well when planted near tomatoes. Alternatively, some gardeners claim that growing parsley near roses causes the rose blossoms to be more fragrant.
- Maintain evenly moist conditions for the best results. Once it has taken root, parsley is pretty resilient and can handle both dry and wet conditions. However, it does best in an evenly moist growing medium. Plan your watering strategy accordingly.[12]
- The growing medium should feel moist when you stick your finger into it.
- Harvest the outermost leafy stems of your parsley plants first. Multiple stems will soon emerge from each parsley plant, and each stem will develop a clump of leaves at the end. Focus on harvesting the outermost stems first, once the leaves are vibrant and well-developed. New stems should continue to emerge near the center of the plant.[13]
- If you want to make new cuttings, choose these healthy outermost stems as well.
- Parsley is a biennial plant in most climates. This means that it produces abundant leaves during its first growing season, then primarily "goes to seed" and dies off during its second growing season. You'll still get some leaves to harvest during the second season, and can collect the seeds for planting.
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| How to Deal with an Online Stalker Posted: 22 Nov 2021 12:00 AM PST If someone is continually threatening, harassing, and intimidating you online, you might have a cyberstalker on your hands. Cyberstalkers are people who just won't leave you alone and might even make you fear for your life. Unfortunately, if you have an online stalker, you're not alone. As many as 8% of Americans report being stalked online at some point in their life.[1] In many cases, it's possible to get rid of the person on your own by locking down your social media and other accounts. But if the problem persists, call the police. [Edit]Handling Matters on Your Own - End all contact with the person. If you're replying to their messages, you're encouraging them to continue. Although it can be extremely hard to ignore repeated messages, it might provoke the person to leave you alone.[2]
- Even telling the person to leave you alone can encourage them to continue stalking you. They know that their messages are unwanted — they don't need you to tell them.
- It's also possible that the messages will increase in frequency and intensity when you ignore them. The person is just trying to crack you so you'll respond. It's your attention that they want. Don't give it to them.[3]
- Warn your friends and family about your stalker. Tell everyone you know about your cyberstalker so they won't inadvertently give the person information about you that they could use to harm you. Be specific about what the person is doing and provide as much information about their identity as possible, including screen names or aliases that they use online.[4]
- It's also a good idea to tell them not to engage the person or try to intervene. If they start defending you and telling the person to stop stalking you, the person might start stalking them as well.
- If your stalker is threatening your reputation, you might also tell people at your work or school about the stalker and let them know what's going on. It might not completely reverse the damage, but it's good damage control.[5]
- Block the person from your email and social media accounts. Go to each social media platform where you have a presence and block your cyberstalker's account. If they have more than one account that they use, block each of them separately.[6]
- Once you've blocked the person, they'll be unable to see your posts or your account. Usually, they can't even see your comments on other people's posts.
- It's possible that the person will create other accounts once they figure out that you've blocked them. You might consider suspending your own account until you've taken care of the cyberstalking.[7]
- Report defamation or abuse to social media platforms. If the person is violating the platform's terms of service agreement, the platform will remove damaging posts for you. Take screenshots of the offensive posts before you submit your report, so you have a copy for your records.[8]
- Start a log of the date and time of each report that you make. If you have friends or family submitting reports as well, include that information in your log.
- Increase the privacy settings on all of your accounts. Review the information on your accounts very carefully and get rid of any personal information that doesn't need to be there, such as your email address or phone number. Lock down all of your information so that only your friends and family members can see it.[9]
- Become familiar with the privacy settings on all the platforms you use, so you can quickly make changes if necessary.
- Log out of your accounts, then search them online to see what you can see if you're not connected. Some platforms, such as Facebook, allow you to view your account the way others would see it while you're tweaking your privacy settings.
- If you have accounts that you don't use anymore, go ahead and close them out. They could provide a way for your stalker to reconnect with you again.
- Get help from a professional counselor or support group. Cyberstalking can take an immense toll on you and cause a lot of stress. Talking to a professional counselor can help you move on from the experience. Joining a support group with other victims can also help you feel less alone.[10]
- Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings to recognize when you might need help. If you find yourself obsessing over your stalker or constantly in fear that they'll return to cause you problems, therapy can help you move on.
- Contact information for many groups and organizations is available at https://victimsofcrime.org/getting-help/.
[Edit]Reporting Criminal Stalking - Keep records of all messages or comments. Make screenshots of every message you get from your cyberstalker, as well as all comments, blog posts, or other online content that's related to you. Record the dates and times in your log.[11]
- If you've blocked the person from your email, any emails they send you will end up in your spam folder. Check that regularly so you can include those emails in your records.
- Copy information about the person stalking you. Usually, the person cyberstalking you knows you personally in some way — although you might not know who they are at first. Keep records of all the user names or screen names they use so you can quickly identify them.[12]
- If you're able to get the person's IP address, record it as well. It can provide you valuable information about their location. For example, if you have your own website, you can connect it to a tracking service that logs all the IP addresses that visit your website. Many of these services are free.
- File a report with your local law enforcement agency. Go to your local police department and tell the officer behind the desk that you want to file a police report. Bring copies of all the emails, messages, comments, and other content from your cyberstalker with you and show them to the officer who takes your report.[13]
- Answer any questions the officer asks you as completely and honestly as possible. If you're not certain of your cyberstalker's identity, let them know that as well.
- Before you leave the police department, ask when the written report will be available. You might have to wait a couple of days before you can come to pick it up.
- Follow up with your report when you have new information. Every time the person messages you or otherwise harasses you online, make a copy. Call the police officer assigned to your case and let them know that the person is harassing you again. If nothing else, this helps create a paper trail.[14]
- Don't call every day — you don't want to become a stalker yourself! But keep the police aware that the person is continuing to harass you.
- If you don't hear from the officer assigned to your case, call every couple of weeks to find out the status.
- Connect with a local victims advocate. When you file your police report, ask the officer about victims' advocates. They'll usually be able to connect you with one. Victims' advocates can tell you what to do to stay safe and help you come up with a game plan to get your cyberstalker to leave you alone.[15]
- The law varies in different states. Cyberstalking is a crime in some states and not in others. However, the victims' advocate might know of other laws that would apply to your situation.
- The victims' advocate can also help you gather and organize your evidence for either a criminal or civil trial.
- Apply for a restraining order against the person. In many states, unfortunately, you can only get a restraining order against someone if you know them personally. But it doesn't hurt to try! It won't cost you anything to apply for a restraining order and, if the judge grants it, the person won't be able to contact you anymore.[16]
- It is a crime to violate a restraining order, although the specific rules vary from state to state. Typically, the person is arrested immediately for violating the order.[17]
[Edit]Suing Your Stalker in Court - Hire an attorney who has experience handling cyberstalking cases. This sort of lawsuit can be traumatic and emotionally draining. You need a lawyer on your side who understands the court system and all the ins and outs of court procedure. Most attorneys offer a free initial consultation, so you can at least talk to them about your situation and find out what your options are, then go from there.[18]
- The website of your state or local bar association is a good place to start looking for attorneys. Most bar associations have a free referral service that will give you the names of a few attorneys after you answer some brief questions about your case.
- Many lawyers will take this sort of case on a contingency fee basis, which means you won't have to pay them any money unless you win your case or your stalker settles with you out of court. So don't worry about how you'll be able to afford attorney's fees!
- Find out your stalker's identity and location if you don't already know. It's rare for your cyberstalker to be someone you don't know in real life, but it's possible that they're masking their identity online so that you can't tell who they are. Unmasking their true identity, however, is necessary if you're going to sue them in court.[19]
- Your lawyer will have access to investigative resources they can use to figure out who your cyberstalker is and where they live.
- You need to know where your cyberstalker lives to make sure you're suing them in the right court and can serve them with your lawsuit. If you can't find out where your cyberstalker lives, that usually means you won't be able to sue them.
- Go over your petition with your attorney to start your lawsuit. Your attorney will draft a petition to file with the court and start your lawsuit. This document lays out your allegations against your cyberstalker and includes information about the money you're asking the court to award you, in addition to any other requests that you have.[20]
- For example, it's common for these petitions to include a request for an order from the judge prohibiting the person from contacting you again.
- Cyberstalking specifically isn't usually what you'd sue them for. Typically, these are lawsuits for "intentional infliction of emotional distress," which simply means that the person was harassing you because they wanted you to become upset, scared, or stressed out.
- Ask the judge for a preliminary injunction against your cyberstalker. Through the course of filing your lawsuit, it might also be possible to get a temporary order from the judge that puts a halt to the cyberstalking behavior until your case comes to trial. These are called "preliminary injunctions," and basically amount to the judge finding that you have enough evidence to prove that your claims have merit.[21]
- Preliminary injunctions are similar to restraining orders except that they only last until the conclusion of the case on which they're based.
- Typically, if your cyberstalker violates the preliminary injunction, they would be arrested and sent to jail — possibly until the trial is over.
- Organize your evidence of the cyberstalking. To prove your case, you'll need to show all the messages, comments, posts, and other internet content. The frequency and intensity of the content help establish the stalking pattern.[22]
- Include your logs and any other documents you have that show actions you took against your cyberstalker, such as complaints to social media platforms or police reports.
- Document all of your costs associated with the cyberstalking. If you win your lawsuit in civil court, you're entitled to monetary damages.[23] These damages are meant to compensate you for the costs you incurred as a result of the cyberstalking. Generally, you'll need proof of your expenses to have your amount of damages approved by the court.[24]
- For example, if you started seeing a therapist as a result of the cyberstalking, all of the costs associated with that therapy could be included.
- In addition to specific costs, you can also get money for "pain and suffering." While this is a subjective amount, it's based in part on how long the cyberstalking has been going on and how badly it has affected you and those around you.
- Testify against your cyberstalker at trial. Ultimately, if your case goes to trial, you'll be expected to testify. This can be a traumatic experience for anyone, especially since your cyberstalker will likely be in the courtroom. Your attorney will practice with you so you know what to expect when you take the stand.[25]
- When you're in the courtroom, avoid looking at your cyberstalker at all, or even in their general direction. Face forward and look at the judge. When you're on the stand, look at your attorney.
- It's usually a good idea to bring along a close friend or family member for moral support, especially on the day you're going to testify.
- If your cyberstalker ever makes you feel that you're in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.[26]
[Edit]Warnings - Although many of these things will work no matter where you live, this article primarily focuses on how to deal with an online stalker in the US. In other countries, laws and legal processes might be different.
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| How to Carry Luggage on Top of Your Car Posted: 21 Nov 2021 04:00 PM PST It can be a little frustrating when you don't have the space in your vehicle for all of your bags. Luckily, you can haul your luggage with the extra space you have on your roof. As long as you secure your things properly, you can take them on any long drive! We'll walk you through all the different options you can use on your roof and how to make sure you and your things stay safe while you're on the road. [Edit]Choosing a Storage Option - Loop straps through your vehicle doors for a cheap but less secure alternative. Tying your things directly to your vehicle can help you save money if you're in a hurry. You can use ratchet straps for the most security or rope with a trucker's hitch knot. Open your car doors and feed the strap through a driver's-side door and out the passenger-side door. Loop the strap over the luggage at least 2 or 3 times length- and width-wise before tying it down.[1]
- Ratchet straps usually cost around $20 USD and you can buy them from most hardware stores.
- Putting your luggage directly on your vehicle could scratch or dent it, so place a towel or blanket down first. Your luggage will also be exposed to the elements and potential thieves.
- Avoid using bungee cords to hold your luggage in place since it's the least secure.
- Raise your luggage off the roof with a rack or basket. Roof racks and baskets prevent you from scratching or denting your vehicle if your luggage moves around. The most secure racks and baskets install directly on roof rails or cross bars, but you may be able to find some that attach or clip into your door jamb. You can get a variety of sizes, but look for one that's made to fit the make and model of your vehicle. You'll also need ratchet straps in addition to your rack to tie your items down.[2]
- Roof racks tend to cost around $50–75 USD, but higher-end models can be pricier. Ratchet straps are available at most hardware stores and only cost $20 USD.
- Roof racks and baskets still leave your luggage exposed to weather. They could also attract potential thieves since your items will be out in the open.
- You can also cover your roof rack with a cargo net to keep your things in place so they're less likely to move around or fall off.[3]
- Choose a cargo bag to keep your luggage dry. Cargo bags have a soft outer shell that zips over your cargo so it doesn't get damaged with the weather. You can clip cargo bags directly to your vehicle in the door jambs or you can tie them onto rails or rack on your roof.[4]
- Cargo bags typically cost around $50–100 USD.
- Most cargo bags also come with a lock so you can protect your belongings.
- Items may shift around in a cargo bag, but it may contain straps inside to help you secure your items down.
- Pick a hard-shell cargo box for the most secure protection. Cargo boxes have a sturdier plastic design that you can lock closed so your items stay dry and safe even if they're unattended. Since your luggage isn't visible, you're less likely to deal with any thieves. Most cargo boxes have to attach to a roof rack or rails with crossbars, so you may need some additional hardware and installation.[5]
- Cargo boxes are the most expensive and usually cost anywhere from $300–500 USD, but they may get pricier for larger models.
- Cargo boxes are also the heaviest, so you may not be able to carry as much on your roof.
[Edit]Loading Your Luggage - Check your vehicle's load weight limit so you don't exceed it. You can find the load limit for your vehicle in the owner's manual or by searching your make and model online. The load limit determines how much weight you can safely carry without it affecting your driving. If you go over the load limit, it could affect the balance of your vehicle and make it unsafe to travel.[6]
- Many vehicles have a load limit around but it varies.
- Layer heavier luggage on top of lighter items to keep them in place. Lighter items are more likely to fly off of your vehicle when you're driving at top speed. Distribute the lightest items evenly across your roof and then set your heavier bags on top to weigh them down.[7]
- Even if you have lighter soft duffel bags and heavier suitcases, always start with your lighter luggage so you don't risk losing anything.
- Distribute the weight evenly across your roof. If you put all your heavier items on one side, it will affect how well your vehicle controls. Spread the weight out across the roof of your vehicle so it stays balanced. If you only have one large bag, then put it in the center of your roof for the best performance.[8]
- Lie your luggage on its side for better aerodynamics. When you put things on your roof, the wind resistance impacts your vehicle's efficiency. Rather than standing your luggage up, lay it down as flat as you can against the roof. If you need to stack your items, store the bulkier items near the back of your vehicle instead of near the front.[9]
- Avoid letting anything hang over the sides of your vehicle since it's illegal in most areas. It's okay if things extend off the front or back as long as it doesn't affect your visibility.
- Give the load a strong shake before you leave to check that it's secure. Grab the side of your items and give them a good shake or push. If you see anything moving around, tie it down or reposition it so you don't risk losing it while you drive. Make sure that every strap feels secure and taut when you're about to head out.[10]
- Remember that you'll probably be driving at highway speeds so if shaking your things makes them move around, then it will easily bounce around during the trip.
[Edit]Driving with Your Luggage - Drive slower so you don't risk losing your items. Since you have some added weight on your vehicle, it can be a little harder to turn and stay in control. Try to stay at or slightly under the speed limit wherever you're driving. If you come to a rough road, slow down even more to ensure your luggage doesn't bounce around or fall off.[11]
- Take turns cautiously since taking a sharp turn with heavy items on your roof could put your vehicle off-balance.
- It's illegal in most areas to have something fall off your car while you're driving. You could end up with a fine or even jail time.
- Give yourself more stopping time if you have a full load. The extra weight of your items makes it take longer for you to stop. Plus, coming to sudden stops could make items fall off the front or back of your vehicle if they come loose. Leave an additional car length between you and other vehicles and watch out for any hazards coming up on the road so you can stay safe.[12]
- Stop and check if your luggage is secure every 15–30 minutes. After you go at your top travel speed for a little while, pull off of the road and check your straps and ties. Make sure everything still feels tight and that nothing shifted around during the trip. If everything looks okay, you're fine to keep going. However, if something did move or feels loose, secure it again tightly.[13]
- Account for the extra travel time so you can check on your luggage frequently.
- Remove any aftermarket racks or bags when you aren't using them since they can affect your car's aerodynamics.[14]
- Use a step ladder when you load your roof rack so you're less likely to scratch or damage your vehicle as you lift your luggage up.
[Edit]Warnings - It's illegal in most areas for items to fall off your vehicle while you're driving. Always check the road debris laws for the areas you're driving through so you know the risk.[15]
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| How to Make a Stylus for iPad Posted: 21 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PST If you have an iPad, a stylus is an incredibly useful tool. It lets you draw masterpieces, eat without getting food fingerprints on your screen, easily scroll through articles on the web, and more. These styluses can be a little expensive, but if you are looking to save money, or just looking for a fun DIY project, there are ways you can make your own. In this wikiHow article, we will show you how you can create a stylus for your iPad. [Edit]Creating a Stylus with Household Supplies - Gather a pen, aluminum foil, a q-tip, scissors, and some tape. Lay these items out on your workspace. With just these supplies (and a few drops of water), you can make a stylus for your iPad.[1]
- When you get your foil, be sure you have enough to wrap it around the pen a few times.
- Unscrew the pen cap, remove the ink chamber, then reattach the cap. Unscrew the cap at the tip of your pen, then remove the ink cartridge to make space for other components of the stylus.
- Cut your q-tip. Use your scissors to cut the q-tip in half. You should be left with two pieces that are roughly the same size, each with a fuzzy tip and shorter stem.
- Insert one piece of the q-tip into the pen. Push the stick end of a q-tip half into the tip of the pen cap, leaving the head of the q-tip exposed. This will be the "point" of your stylus.
- Tape the q-tip to the pen. Wrap tape around the point where the q-tip and the pen meet to secure it in place.
- Wrap the pen in aluminum foil. Encircle the pen several times with your aluminum foil, making sure the q-tip is in contact with the foil. Otherwise, your stylus will not work!
- In this case, the foil acts as a conductor for that electricity to and from your finger, sending it through the head of the q-tip. This means that if you are not touching the foil, or the foil is not touching the q-tip, your stylus will not work.
- Tape the aluminum foil down. To prevent your foil from uncurling, tape the edge down.
- Wet the end of the q-tip. Sometimes, your iPad might have some trouble recognizing your stylus. In that case, simply wet the end of the q-tip, and your stylus is ready to go.
- Wetting the end of the q-tip will increase its conductivity, making your stylus more easily recognizable by your iPad.
- Draw away! When testing out your new stylus, be sure you're holding the aluminum foil. Also, don't be afraid to apply some pressure when you're using it.
[Edit]Creating a Stylus that Doesn't Need Water - Grab a plastic highlighter, 3 feet of bare wire, a small piece of conductive foam, some electrical tape, pliers, and scissors. While some of these items are less common than those used in the other method, they are still quite inexpensive, and the stylus will be recognizable without using water.[2]
- Before you begin, make sure you are not using insulated wire. To act as a proper conductor, the wire must be stripped.
- Remove the inner parts of the highlighter. Unscrew the end of the highlighter to remove the ink well, then use your pliers to remove the tip, making space for the components of the stylus.
- Pull your wire through the highlighter. Insert your wire into the highlighter, leaving some extra wire out the tip and the end for later use.
- Wind your wire around the foam. Wrap your wire around one end of your conductive foam. This wire is responsible for providing conductivity to and from the foam and keeping it secure, so make sure you wrap it tightly.
- Pull the wire at the back of the highlighter to secure the foam. Use the wire hanging out the back of the highlighter to bring the conductive foam to the tip of the marker. Pull in enough foam that about ¼ inch is still exposed for the tip of the stylus.
- Wrap the remaining wire around the highlighter. Cover the outside of your highlighter with the rest of the wire. Be sure to wind it down the entire marker, otherwise the stylus won't work.
- As mentioned in the previous method, the wire serves as a conductor between the iPad, the foam, and your hand, so you have to be touching the wire when using the stylus.
- Trim the foam tip. Use your scissors to shape the tip of your stylus however you please.
- Try out your brand new stylus! If it does not work, make sure your wire is properly attached to the conductive foam tip, and that you are touching the wire while using it. Also, do not be afraid to apply pressure with the stylus to help the iPad sense it.
- In the first method, you can also replace the q-tip with a bit of sponge. Just remember to remove any abrasive backing, and to wet it for optimal use.[3]
- iPads have what are known as capacitive touch screens. This means they need an object with an electrical charge (usually, your finger, which is naturally charged) to detect "touch".[4]
- You can also make styluses in different shapes. Any object you can attach foil and a q-tip/sponge or wire and some conductive foam to will work. If pens and highlighters are not comfortable for you to use, try experimenting with differently-shaped objects to see what you prefer.
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