How to Ask for a Favor Author Info In this Article Article Summary Asking a Favor Courteously Accepting a Favor Graciously Community QA One of the reasons we make friends and acquaintances is so that well have a network of people who can help us when we run into difficulty Unfortunately even if youve got plenty of potential helpers at your disposal asking for a favor can be a difficult thing to do For many of us its hard to admit that we need help with something even if the consequences for proceeding without that help are major Dont sweat it this short guide will teach you how to ask for favors with tact and grace Part 1 Asking a Favor Courteously 1 Approach your helper at an appropriate time If you ask someone for a favor at an inconvenient time you can embarrass or even anger him or her You also might decrease the chances he or she will say yes If youre going to ask your teacher for help with your math homework dont ask in the middle of his lecture Definitely dont ask right after hes learned his house has burned down In general try not to interrupt someones work nor their moments of joy or sadness Depending on the favor you might also want to move to a private location when you ask your person If your favors embarrassing to you or this other person for instance if you need help removing a wedgie dont ask him or her in front of other people 2 Tell them youre looking for a favor The sooner you mention your intentions the better Its polite to be upfront about you want but its also a smart use of your time If you ask for a favor at the end of a long conversation and your helper says she cant help you youve wasted time you could have spent looking for another helper Its simple all you need to say is something like Hey I was wondering if I could ask you a favor within your first few sentences Then simply launch into your request Your potential helper will probably appreciate that you werent sneaky about 3 Word your request for a favor carefully You want to be polite and gracious while also being crystal clear about what you want Explain the facts of the situation Leave nothing to guessing Then without dallying explain what you need this persons help with Ask them plainly if theyll help you in the form of a simplyworded question Dont allow any chance of misunderstanding If this issue is important enough to require a favor you should address it headon Say Do you think you can help me with my math homework for an hour tomorrow not Hey if you want to show me some math stuff thats Specify any relevant deadlines or qualifying information up front For instance in our math homework example if youve got a test at the end of the week be sure to include this information so the person will know she will have to free up time before then Dont try to coerce or guilt someone into doing you a favor A favor isnt a favor unless its given genuinely and willingly 4 Get to the point Dont procrastinate the longer you wait before bringing up your need for a favor the bigger chance you have of losing your nerve and leaving the conversation without even having asked If you let this happen youll be back to square one Make your greeting exchange one or two short pleasantries move to a quiet area if you need to then immediately tell this person that youre looking for a favor Dont let him or her get away before you gather the courage to ask 5 Flatter your helper Let this person know that theyre the only person whos good enough for the job even if theyre not Compliment this persons abilities in our example we might say something like Could you please help me with my math homework Youre crazy good at trigonometry didnt you get an A on the last test Your praise can range from subtle to gushing depending on how desperate you are for help 6 Offer this person a reason to help People who are reluctant to help you can be swayed if you tell them the consequences for you if they dont grant your favor Tell them the worstcase scenario of what will happen if they wont help you out In our example you might tell your potential tutor that if you cant get help with your math homework youll definitely fail math You dont have to be overthetop or maudlin to get your point across but if youre desperate it can help 7 Give your helper an out If youre desperate for a favor it can be quite tempting to shoot down a potential helpers excuses for not being able to help If you do this though youll regret it as soon as the favors done For peace of mind and to avoid lingering awkwardness or hurt feelings its a good idea to include a subtle exit strategy for your helper when you ask for a favor Mention a potential reason why your helper might not be able to grant your favor theyll probably take this excuse if they dont want to help In our homework example we would say something like Hey Id really appreciate it if you can give me a hand with my homework unless youre busy or something 8 Accept refusals politely The act of asking for a favor implies that theres a possibility theyll say no Prepare for this possibility Dont get upset if this person cant help you instead be happy that she was honest about his or her capacity to help you If out of guilt they had offered to help you only to withdraw their help later they would have cost you valuable time By being up front theyve given you a better chance to find help elsewhere Tell them that you understand and dont ask them for a favor again You can however ask them if they know anyone else that can help With luck theyll be able to recommend someone you hadnt considered Dont take it personally if someone cant do you a favor its not a reflection of their opinion of you If you suddenly start ignoring this person she will think you only cared about his or her ability to help you 9 Have a backup plan Asking someone a for favor doesnt necessarily mean theyll agree to help you They may be too busy to help or may not know how They may simply not want to In any case dont be too emotionally invested in your first choice have a few alternate options in mind in case you need to look for help elsewhere In our math homework example for instance we would first plan to ask the girl in class who gets straight As for help If she cant help wed then ask the boy who answers the most questions in class If he cant help then and only then will we approach our standoffish teacher Part 2 Accepting a Favor Graciously 1 Thank your helper A good rule is to offer your sincere gratitude three times when your helper agrees to help you when theyve finished helping you and the next time you see them after that Remember that this person had no obligation to grant your favor she did it out of personal kindness Your thanks doesnt have to be flowery and complicated Thank you so much is simple and effective Most people can tell if your thanks is genuine so a small but heartfelt Thank you is better than an overwrought thank you speech If the favor was a big one consider writing this person a thankyou note or buying him or her a gift Remember that when giving gifts sincerity and emotional weight mean much more than the material value of the gift 2 Follow through with your end of the bargain If this favor requires your participation provide it Nothing is worse than asking someone for a favor then not offering that person the full attention and participation the person needs to help you For instance in our math homework example if we ask a fellow student to tutor us before the test its very unfair to show up unprepared or to text during our tutoring session If the favor requires the use of certain items do your best to provide these to your helper If your friend takes time out of the day to help you with your homework try to show up with paper pencils a calculator etc 3 Be ready to help others when they need it If you accept someone elses help you should in turn try to help someone else You might try asking your helper if she needs help with anything as soon as shes done helping you If not simply go on with your life keeping an eye open for people in need Remember that the initial reaction when someone asks you a favor may be reluctance or hesitance Try to overcome these feelings If you can realistically help someone do it Think about how relieved you felt when this person agreed to help you By helping others youre giving them that same feeling of relief Dont only help other people after someones done you a favor Strive to help others whenever you can itll make you feel great Community QA Question Whats a basic outline for a letter asking for a favor wikiHow Contributor Community Answer After addressing the reader of the letter with Dear name of person youre writing to open the letter with something cheerful to get the reader into a positive mood as positive moods can increase the chance of the reader fulfilling your favor Then subtly introduce the favor The more subtle you are the more likely the reader is to want to fulfill your favor Some examples are I was wondering or Could Iyouwe Lastly end your letter Make sure the overall tone of your letter is pleasant and cheerful Not Helpful 2 Helpful 4 Submit Tips Swallow your pride Dont feel embarrassed to ask for a favor Asking for a favor isnt a sign of weakness Admitting that you need help is often much more difficult than denying it so you should be proud of your willingness to seek help Remember that every single person in human history has at some point had to take someones help Alexander the Great wasnt too proud to take Aristotles help when he was a boy you shouldnt balk at asking for help on your homework

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How to Beat No 7 of Mushroom XIII in Kingdom Hearts II Author Info In this Article Locating Mushroom No 7 Preparing Your Equipment Challenging Mushroom no 7 Community QA References Mushroom XIII is a mini game in Kingdom Hearts II Defeating all 13 mushrooms is a requirement for unlocking Soras golden crown Mushroom no 7 is one of the most annoying mushrooms to beat the challenge is to kill it within 10 seconds but it will continuously charge at you preventing you from dealing damage to it Part 1 Locating Mushroom No 7 1 Go to Twilight Town Land at Sunset Terrace 2 Head down the stairs Then follow the train tracks until you see the man wearing a green shirt 3 Go through the entryway Youll see a large entryway with 1 written above it this is the one to go through 4 Follow the arrows that point to 2 When you arrive at the entryway no 2 look left and youll see the mushroom Part 2 Preparing Your Equipment 1 Place Thundaga on your shortcut menu This will be the only attack you need Since you cant attack the mushroom spam Thundaga on it 2 Place some ethers on your shortcut menu This is in case you run out of MP before the mushroom dies 3 Equip Photon Debugger This is for added damage to thunderbased magic 4 Equip Fatal Crest Final form This is for added magic boost This keyblade is even stronger than Ultima Weapon in terms of magic damage Part 3 Challenging Mushroom no 7 1 Drive into Final form Press to start the challenge 2 Jump and glide away as soon as start This will keep you from getting hit as soon as the challenge starts 3 Circle around the area and spam Thundaga Be careful when circling around the area is pretty small and you might hit a wall and get attacked by the mushroom 4 Use aerial recovery if you get hit by the mushroom 5 Continue casting Thundaga The mushroom should die within 5 seconds Video Tips You can also spamcast Reflega instead of Thundaga You wont have to move at all but its a bit slower than Thundaga References httpwwwkhwikicomMushroom_XIII

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How to Clean a Fish Coauthored by wikiHow Staff 15 References In this Article Article Summary Cleaning the Fish Filleting a Fish Community QA 15 References Cleaning a fish is quite simple though it isnt always pleasant That said after youve got the first one done and have tasted the glory of freshlycaught fish youll forget all about the bit of blood and guts Make sure you have a sanitary work station and dispose of all raw fish parts after working Method 1 Cleaning the Fish 1 Get a plastic bag or bucket and lay out newspaper to keep clean Youll use the bag or bucket for guts and bones Get your disposal system ready before you start cutting so you can toss the guts and excess fish without getting up Newsprint laid out on the cutting surface is helpful for soaking up the inevitable liquids that will spill out of the fish 2 Use a dull knife or spoon to remove the scales While a knife or spoon will work a more effective option is to screw a bottle cap onto a wooden handle and use the cap to remove the scales Work against the normal direction of the scales raking up from tail to head Think of a short shallow scoop motion getting under the scales and pushing up and into them quickly to rake them out of the fish Get both sides the top and bottom of the fish It can help to scale under running water or simply underwater in the sink to prevent a mess Dont worry if you miss a few scalesthey arent tasty but they wont hurt anyone 3 Skin thickskinned fish instead of removing the scales If youre cleaning a bullhead also known as a Sculpin catfish or another thickskinned bottom feeder consider skinning it To do so cut a 1 inch 25 cm notch right where the top of the fishs head meets its body Then gripping the fish from the head peel the skin back to the tail Rinse the flesh thoroughly when youre done These fish in particular have a thick unappealing skin that most people remove before cooking 4 Cut a shallow incision from the anus up towards the head The small hole on the belly of the fish back near the tail is the anus Using a sharp knife make a shallow cut from here along the belly of the fish stopping at the base of the gills Dont jam the knife in their or youll cut the intestines open You want a shallow cut so that you can pull them out intact preventing messy and unappetizing spillage 5 Use your fingers or a dull spoon to scoop out the fishs innards Get in there and get everything out These gummy long guts should come out without much of a fight Make sure to check inside to get out anything you missed like the large dark kidney in the back or some strands of innards along the walls 6 Scrape out any dark inner membrane if found Not all fish have this thin layer in their inner cavity but you want to remove it if they do This is strongly flavored and has an oily extrafishy aroma that you dont want in your final dish 7 Cut off the head off directly behind the gills if desired You do not have to cut the head off and depending on your cooking method you might not want to as the head adds flavor and depth The cheek meat of the fish as well is considered the best part in some cultures 8 Remove a dorsal fin by pulling firmly from tail to head This like the head does not have to come off if you dont want to remove it but it will help remove many nasty little bones Simply grip the fin tightly near the tail and pull quickly in the direction of the head to rip it out cleanly 9 Rinse the fish off inside and out in cool water Make sure you wash the outside getting rid of any sticky scales as well as the inside getting rid of bits and blood Your fish is now ready to cook Use as little water as possible to preserve the flavor of the fish Some people prefer to gently wipe off the fish with a paper towel instead of rinsing it Method 2 Filleting a Fish 1 Cut just behind the top of the head until you hit the backbone To do this lay the fish on one side Take care not to cut through the spine just to it 2 Continue this cut in an arc around the fishs head Again you dont want to cut deeper than the backbone You will not be cutting the head off just cutting about halfway into the fish 3 Turn the knife and cut horizontally towards the tail through the center of the fish Youll basically be cutting off the entire side of the fish removing the whole flank skin and all The knife will travel perpendicularly to the backbone which you can use as a guide to ensure a nice flat cut 4 Flip the fish and repeat on the opposite side Simply repeat the same process on the other half of the fish removing the other fillet 5 Lift and remove the rib cage from the inside of the fillet Using a smaller knife to remove the rib cage This will be the small almost translucent set of bones on the lower third of fish fillet It should come off in one piece 6 Cut directly through the fish perpendicularly to form steaks as an alternative If you dont want fillets you can cut steaks Use a sharp knife and cut perpendicular to the backbone going all the way through the spine to get 1 inch 25 cm steaks This is common with bigger fish like trout and salmon and retains the spine running through the middle of the fish 7 Scale the fish or remove the skin entirely if desired If you want to cook the fish with the skin still on use the dull side of a knife to rake the scales off Use a short lifting motion from the tail to the head to quickly scrape all of the scales off If you dont want the skin simply slide the knife between the fish and the skin and simply cut the skin away Community QA Question How long can fish stay on ice before cleaning Kody Lee Guide Fishing Trips Expert Answer This depends on many variables so there is no one answer At the very least try to clean them the day you caught them Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1 Question If it has misty eyes and blood is that okay wikiHow Contributor Community Answer If the eyes are misty that means it died outside of water When cleaning fish youre always going to have some blood Not Helpful 2 Helpful 9 Question Can I cook my fishing ice wikiHow Contributor Community Answer It is not recommended to cook with the ice that you used for fishing There could be some kind of contaminant on it that you do not want to ingest Not Helpful 3 Helpful 5 Unanswered Questions Which is the most beneficial part in fish Answer this question Flag as Submit Video Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video Tips If you catch a brook trout all of its fins are edible The fins will taste like potato chips if they are put into a frying pan with butter and flour Only clean and gut a fish if its longer than 3 inches 76 cm Warnings Some people have accidentally eaten the wrong tropical fish The rule of eating fish is Temperate eat all tropical he falls Do not eat a fish in the tropics unless you know its not poisonous When you eat the fish be aware that no matter how well you removed the spine there will usually be ribs left in the meat The ribs are edible but make sure none of them go down the wrong pipe If you do not know what type the fish is do not eat it If you do eat it remove all the fins Some fish have dangerous spines on their fins Things Youll Need Butter Pepper Flour Knife Frying pan Oil optional

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How to Cure a Stomach Ache Coauthored by Chris M Matsko MD In this Article Article Summary Trying Simple and Quick Fixes Taking Home Remedies Treating Chronic Indigestion or Heartburn Preventing Future Stomach Aches Community QA 36 References Stomach aches can become a distracting discomfort that keep you from some of your favorite activities The internet is full of information about this and fortunately weve dug through it to find that first you should resort to quick fixes such as going to the bathroom Next consider taking home remedies If you suffer from chronic indigestion you may need to make continuous choices about your diet and medications Finally limit the number of stomach aches you get by taking preventative action Method 1 Trying Simple and Quick Fixes 1 Visit the bathroom Often people who experience nausea or generalized abdominal pain are simply in need of a bowel movement Before you try anything else then try sitting on the toilet for a few minutes while leaning forward with your knees drawn up to your chest This position naturally encourages bowel movement without undue stress Dont try to force a bowel movement by straining or pushing Undue force can cause serious complications such as hemorrhoids If you have blood in your stool or your vomit you should seek medical attention immediately this is called hematochezia and hematemesis respectively 2 Apply a warm compress to your stomach Warming your stomach area can help to relax your muscles and reduce any tightness or cramps Use a hotwater bottle microwaveable compress or electric heating blanket and place it over your stomach for several minutes If you dont have any of the instruments listed above fill a pillowcase or clean sock with some rice and microwave it for a minute or two 3 Stand up and touch your toes Mild indigestion can often be fixed by releasing some of the gas stored in your stomach and intestines You can help your body do this by touching your toes and performing other similarly simple exercises For example lie on your back with your legs and feet elevated or crunch your knees to your chest while rocking gently Elevating your feet will reduce pressure on the abdominal region release pentup gas and relieve discomfort 4 Let yourself vomit If youre seriously nauseated your body might be telling you that it needs to vomit This unpleasant action may seem like the worstcase scenario but in fact its your bodys way of expelling ingested bacteria viruses or food which are causing irritation Just be sure to visit the doctor if you continue to vomit over several days as it could indicate a serious underlying condition If youre nauseated but cant vomit try nibbling on some soda crackers or slipping on some antinausea magnetic bracelets to ease your queasiness Vomiting can cause dehydration quickly so drink electrolytesupplemented sports drinks if youre purging more than once These replenish the sodium and potassium in your body which it needs in order to fight illness 5 Take a hot bath Immersing yourself in warm water will increase your circulation and relax your muscles This can mitigate abdominal pain and also help to relieve any stress youre experiencing Stay in the bath for 1520 minutes at least and add one or two cups of Epsom salt to help draw out inflammation 6 Massage your stomach Stomach cramping may be caused by muscle constriction You can lessen this by giving yourself a gentle massage apply light pressure to different areas of your stomach and back Focus on parts that feel particularly sore but dont overdo it and push or rub too hard While massaging focus on breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth Deep breathing can help relax your muscles and distract you from the pain 7 Take an overthecounter medication There are many overthecounter medications available for runofthemill nausea indigestion and cramping You dont want to rely on these meds on a consistent basis but moderate use is generally safe and effective Follow dosage instructions carefully and ask your pharmacist for additional tips or warnings which apply to the specific medicine youre thinking of purchasing For indigestion look for medications containing bismuth or calcium carbonate as they coat the stomach lining and reduce pain and nausea with little to no side effects or contraindications If pain persists after taking bismuth try a medication with a low dose of acetaminophen rather than aspirin or ibuprofen Just be sure not to overuse this drug as it can eventually lead to liver damage Method 2 Taking Home Remedies 1 Ingest prunes or other highfiber foods A common cause of stomach ache is constipation your body needs to move its bowels but something is blocking or impeding this movement You can ease constipation by eating or drinking fiberrich items such as prunes bran or broccoli Prunes are particularly powerful as they contain the natural laxative sorbitol as well as packing a mean fiberfull punch If constipation persists after consuming fiberrich foods and drinks try a mild laxative such as a watersoluble powder or sennosidecontaining tea A cup of coffee can also stimulate your digestive tract muscles and cause a bowel movement Dont gulp it down all day long though Coffee is a natural diuretic so too much of it can cause dehydration and exacerbate constipation Prune juice is well known to help stimulate the bowels and get them moving Drink a small glass in the AM and a small glass in the PM to help with constipation 2 Drink peppermint chamomile or ginger tea Studies have shown that these three herbs can help mitigate nausea and general abdominal discomfort Ginger regulates digestion while mint and chamomile can be particularly soothing to cramped muscles You can also chew on boiled mint leaves or drink ginger water rather than drinking teas made from these herbs To make ginger water toss a few chunks of ginger in hot water steep and strain 3 Mix up a solution of baking soda and water Most overthecounter antacids contain baking soda as their primary ingredient so next time skip the store and make your own antacid at home Simply dissolve a tablespoon into a glass of warm water and drink the solution slowly Repeat this process every few hours until your indigestion or nausea subside 4 Drink applecider vinegar Unlike regular white vinegar apple cider vinegar alleviates nausea by absorbing unwanted nutrients in your stomach Mix two to three tablespoons of it into a glass of lukewarm water If the taste doesnt put you off too much you can sip on a glass every few hours until your nausea goes away Purchase an organic unpasteurized apple cider vinegar which clearly states that it contains the mother This means that it holds the raw enzymes and bacteria which are particularly useful for intestinal health 5 Sip on aloe vera juice Aloe vera juice has shown to decrease the pain of stomach cramps It also has ties to helping with constipation and indigestion as well It used to be available exclusively at specialty and health food stores but increased popularity in recent years has made it much more widely available Method 3 Treating Chronic Indigestion or Heartburn 1 Watch what you eat If you experience indigestion or heartburn frequently you should focus on treating the cause of your indigestion rather than simply addressing its symptoms Start this process by monitoring your consumption and meal habits Seemingly small habits such as eating too rapidly taking large mouthfuls or overeating with excessive portions can aggravate your indigestion Once youve noticed your bad mealtime habits correct them by eating smaller meals over a longer period of time Eating slowly allows your stomach more time to digest and smaller portions lessen its workload Problems with the stomach after eating is called nonulcer dyspepsia which is also known as indigestion 2 Drink after your meal Waiting until an hour after mealtime to drink a beverage can help ease indigestion While it may seem counterintuitive chugging water with your meals can dilute the digestive acids in your stomach and make them less effective Opt for water or milk rather than soda coffee or alcohol as these can be abrasive to your stomach lining and make you more uncomfortable 3 Avoid oily and spicy foods Indigestion is frequently caused by consuming hardtodigest foods which aggravate pain and increase acid production One of the easiest ways to curb indigestion then is figuring out which foods trigger dyspeptic symptoms and eliminating them from your diet Instead opt for bland foods such as oatmeal broths toast applesauce crackers and rice These items are easy to digest and thus wont put undue stress on your digestive system 4 Wear clothes that are loose around your waistline This can seem like a small consideration but in fact your clothes can have a big impact on indigestion and acid reflux Super tight waists on pants or skirts can dig into your abdomen and put pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter impeding regular digestion and causing stomach acids to rise up your esophagus This doesnt mean you have to ditch your favorite skinny jeans entirely Just make sure you slip into some looser fitting clothing before digging into a big meal 5 Take supplements to promote digestion Digestive enzymes hydrochloric acid supplements and entericcoated peppermint oil are three widely available supplements which can make a big impact on your indigestion For example taking entericcoated peppermint oil gel capsules daily has been shown to reduce or cure indigestion for up to 75 of users Although many times indigestion is thought to be the cause of overactive stomach acid it can also be the result of insufficient stomach acid Ask your doctor if you think this could be your issue and try a hydrochloric acid supplement if they recommend it No matter which supplement you decide to try be sure to follow the dosage directions and consult a doctor if you experience any side effects 6 Add a probiotic to your diet Probiotics are good bacteria that grow in your stomach and aid digestion Studies have shown that taking probiotics can improve certain chronic digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome and infections diarrheaEating yogurt and other cultured milk products on a daily basis can boost your probiotic levels but make sure that you check the label and purchase products containing live cultures If you cant stomach yogurt you can swallow a gel capsule supplement with water instead Good supplements include Florastor and Align which are probiotic supplements that help with your GI health 7 Take artichoke leaf extract three times a day Artichoke boosts the production and flow of bile in your stomach allowing food to move more rapidly through the digestive tract Recent studies have shown that taking artichoke extract can significantly mitigate symptoms of indigestion such as flatulence and a premature sense of fullness Though widely used in Germany artichoke extract can be more difficult to find in other countries Look for the product in health food stores or browse online retailers which can ship to your home 8 Check your consumption of nitrates and antiinflammatory drugs Many commonly prescribed and consumed drugs can cause indigestion or heartburn so check your medicine cabinet to see if youre taking anything that could be contributing to your problem Dont just quit important meds cold turkey though Ask your doctor if you can stop using the drugs and how you can substitute for it Nitrates are often used for heart disease as they widen blood vessels and common nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen are typically used for addressing pain 9 Rest after eating You should take a break before doing any physical activity in order to let your food digest If you exercise too soon after eating your body interrupts any digestion it was doing so that it can provide blood and energy to your active muscles and lungs This interruption delays digestion and can cause a stomach ache Sit upright or lounge for up to an hour after eating your meal If youve just eaten a large meal with a lot of fat in it you may need to wait two to three hours before vigorous exercise 10 Consult your doctor about a prescription medication There are many over the counter prescriptions that can treat your indigestion but many of these have unpleasant side effects if used over a long period of time If your indigestion persists despite making dietary changes and taking supplements talk to your doctor and find out if theres a medicinal option to address your problem For example your doctor might decide to put you on a proton pump inhibitor or an H2receptor antagonist These medications work to lower acid production in the stomach or reduce existing acid levels Method 4 Preventing Future Stomach Aches 1 Manage stress through stretching and meditation Stomach problems including nausea and indigestion are more common if you experience high levels of stress In order to lower your stress try stretching slowly and meditating These measures can all relax your body and mind while reducing your odds of future stomach pain Recent studies suggest that deep breathing can also alleviate mild heartburn Unlike most preventative medications breathing exercises carry no unwanted sideeffects so theres no downside to trying it out next time you experience a bit of heartburn 2 Exercise regularly Frequent exercise boosts your metabolism and helps prevent constipation Over a long period of time your exercise regimen can even strengthen your digestive tract making it more efficient and consistent at removing waste and clearing its bowels If you take up longdistance running you might find yourself more prone to bouts of diarrhea due to the sustained jarring impact and decreased blood flow to your bowels You can limit these adverse sideeffects by avoiding caffeine and sugar substitutes before setting off on a run 3 Keep a food diary Writing down everything that you eat on a daily basis can help you identify foods which cause indigestion so that you can avoid them in the future You dont have to do this indefinitely but take at least a week where you note all the foods you eat and in what quantity as well as when you get a stomach ache and what kinds of pain were associated with it For example dont just write Pizza Stomach ache afterward Instead say something like Two slices of pepperoni pizza Half hour later experienced sharp heartburn for about an hour 4 Manage your weight Studies have shown that even a little extra weight can increase your chances of painful heartburn While the reason for this correlation is unknown doctors speculate that it arises when fat around the belly presses against your stomach This added pressure causes acidic fluids to rise up into your esophagus ultimately causing heartburn To shed some unwanted pounds get regular aerobic exercise cook healthy meals hydrate frequently and do resistancebased strength training 5 Drink 22 liters of water per day Your body needs plenty of water to accomplish effective digestion and regular bowel movements Without sufficient water intake your bowels cant excrete builtup waste causing painful constipation polyps and hemorrhoids Be sure to drink water at room temperature Cold water can present a shock to your system slow digestion and even cause mild stomach aches 6 Get plenty of rest If youre fighting a stomach virus your body needs to rest and conserve its resources in order to fight the virus If youre simply suffering from acid reflux sleep deprivation can make the problem worse by increasing the time that your esophagus is exposed to acid If your stomach ache is keeping you up at night ask your doctor what kind of medication or homeopathic remedies you can take to promote sleep Community QA Question What if your parents are out and you have a really bad stomachache Chris M Matsko MD Family Medicine Physician Expert Answer To reduce the symptoms of a bad stomach ache I recommend resting and trying to drink some water or ginger ale Not Helpful 22 Helpful 134 Question I have a stomach ache and constipation What should I do Chris M Matsko MD Family Medicine Physician Expert Answer I would try to drink some prune juice this is a natural stimulant for constipation while many doctors recommend this treatment Not Helpful 50 Helpful 154 Question How do you help treat a stomach ache for a kid Chris M Matsko MD Family Medicine Physician Expert Answer The child may be suffering from constipation you may want to start the child on fiber supplementation and get an abdominal xray Not Helpful 63 Helpful 184 Question What if I have a stomach ache and most treatments arent working Chris M Matsko MD Family Medicine Physician Expert Answer Seek medical attention they may need to do imaging such as xray or CT to evaluate your condition Not Helpful 59 Helpful 148 Question My sisters husbands stomach hurts what should he do Chris M Matsko MD Family Medicine Physician Expert Answer If he has chronic pain or has blood in his stools he should seek medical attention immediately Not Helpful 69 Helpful 146 Question What if youre just a kid and you get a cramp in the middle of the night and your parents are asleep wikiHow Contributor Community Answer You could always call for your parents depending on how close they are Or stay calm and gently rub on the spot where it hurts to try to loosen it out Once it is starting to get a little looser start doing some small stretches After that stretch regularly It may also help to go to the bathroom to relieve yourself Not Helpful 93 Helpful 645 Question I have a stomachache because I ate too much How do I get rid of it wikiHow Contributor Community Answer Lie down somewhere comfortable and do an easy activity such as reading or watching TV for a a short time to let the worst of it pass Maybe give your stomach a gentle massage Then as hard as this may sound go for a walk Walk slowly at first then more briskly Walk somewhere interesting to distract you from thinking about the stomach When you come back home the fresh air and movement should have helped some of the stomach contents to shift and you may even feel like a bowel movement You can also sip tea or suck a Not Helpful 83 Helpful 543 Question How do I know if I am sick wikiHow Contributor Community Answer It depends on how often you vomit If you vomit four times you should probably see a doctor However if you vomit due to anxiety you are probably not sick vomiting is just your nervous systems response to severe stress Not Helpful 8 Helpful 63 Question How do I know I have a stomach ache wikiHow Contributor Community Answer You will get anything from a cramp type of feeling to actual pain in your stomach and sometimes you may feel that you have to use the restroom more than usual You may also feel nauseated Not Helpful 40 Helpful 221 Question What if the person with the stomach ache is a kid wikiHow Contributor Community Answer Most of the same treatments will work Children should not take painkillers without a doctors advice Visit a doctor if the stomachache lasts more than 24 hours if the pain is sharp or if the belly feels hard Not Helpful 65 Helpful 329 Show more answers Submit Warnings Many people get stomach aches when they travel overseas You can significantly lower this risk by drinking bottled water brushing your teeth with bottled water and avoiding potentially contaminated ice Additionally skip raw foods like peeled fruit and salad that other people touch with their hands Immediately call an emergency number if your stomach ache is associated with a recent injury or if you feel pain and pressure in your chest Make sure you eat meat and fish that is fully cooked If you dont cook it to a high enough internal temperature then you wont kill harmful organisms living in the meat Eating undercooked food can give you a nasty case of food poisoning Have someone take you to an emergency room if you are in so much pain that you either cant sit still or you need to curl into a ball for relief Also go to the emergency room if your stomach is swollen or tender if your skin is yellow if you have bloody vomit or stools or if your nausea and vomiting continue for multiple days

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How to Downsize Photos Coauthored by wikiHow Staff Tech Team Tested In this Article Article Summary Using Paint in Windows Using Preview on Mac Using Adobe Photoshop Community QA This wikiHow teaches you how to reduce the file size of digital photos using Paint for Windows Preview on Mac or Adobe Photoshop Method 1 Using Paint in Windows 1 Rightclick on an image and click on Open with Its in the popup menu 2 Click on Paint Paint automatically ships with most versions of Windows 3 Click on Home Its a tab near the top of the window 4 Click on Resize This will open the Resize and Skew dialog box 5 Check Maintain aspect ratio 6 Set a new size for the image To do so Click on Percentage to enter a percentage in either the Vertical or Horizontal field and reduce the image size by a certain proportion Click on Pixels to enter specific dimensions in the Vertical or Horizontal field 7 Click on OK 8 Click on File in the menu bar then click on Save as 9 Type a name for the image in the File name field 10 Click on Save The image will be saved with the dimensions you specified Method 2 Using Preview on Mac 1 Open a photo in the Preview app Do so by doubleclicking on the blue Preview icon that looks like overlapping snapshots then clicking on File in the menu bar and Open in the dropdown menu Select a file in the dialog box and click on Preview is Apples native image viewer app thats automatically included with most versions of Mac OS 2 Click on Tools Its in the menu bar at the top of the screen 3 Click on Adjust Size 4 Set a new size for the image Select new dimensions or Custom from the Fit into menu If you select Custom enter the dimensions in the Width and Height fields andor the number of pixels per inchcm in the Resolution field 5 Click on OK 6 Click on File in the menu bar then click on Save The image will be saved with the dimensions you specified Method 3 Using Adobe Photoshop 1 Open a Photoshop file To do so doubleclick on the blue app icon that contains the letters Ps then click on File in the menu bar and Open in the dropdown menu Select a file in the dialog box and click on 2 Click on in the menu bar at the top of the screen 3 Click on Image Size This will open a dialog box 4 Click on Bicubic Sharper best for reduction in the dropdown menu at the bottom of the dialog box 5 Enter the new dimensions Type them in either set of Width and Height fields the other set will adjust automatically You can also adjust the number of pixels per inchcm in the Resolution field in the Document Size section If you dont want to keep the same aspect ratio for the image uncheck Constrain Proportions at the bottom of the dialog box 6 Click on OK 7 Click on File in the menu bar then click on Save as 8 Type a name for the image in the Save As field 9 Select an image format in the Format dropdown menu The default format is Photoshop 10 Click on Save The image will be saved with the dimensions you specified Community QA Submit Video Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video

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How

to

Get

a

Crick

Out

of

Your

Neck

Coauthored

by

Robert

Borer

DC

In

this

Article

Article

Summary

Treating

Your

Neck

at

Home

Seeking

Medical

Treatment

Community

QA

References

A

crick

in

your

neck

can

vary

in

severity

from

mild

stiffness

to

severe

sharp

pain

Home

treatment

usually

works

well

for

mild

onetime

cricks

but

severe

cricks

in

the

neck

or

chronic

neck

pain

may

need

to

be

treated

professionally

Here

are

a

few

common

methods

to

use

when

trying

to

get

a

crick

out

of

your

neck

Method

Treating

Your

Neck

at

Home

Use

an

overthecounter

pain

reliever

Possible

options

include

aspirin

ibuprofen

and

naproxen

Antiinflammatory

medications

like

these

reduce

the

swelling

and

ultimately

relieve

the

pain

Before

taking

an

overthecounter

medication

make

sure

that

you

are

not

on

any

prescription

medications

that

could

interact

negatively

with

the

drug

Moreover

you

should

also

make

sure

that

you

do

not

have

any

medical

conditions

that

prevent

you

from

taking

one

or

all

of

these

drugs

For

instance

someone

with

an

ulcer

should

avoid

taking

aspirin

Note

that

overthecounter

medications

only

provide

temporary

relief

Do

not

let

the

immediate

lack

of

pain

lull

you

into

a

false

sense

of

security

since

you

can

still

worsen

the

strain

by

overworking

it

Alternate

cold

and

warm

packs

Both

cold

and

warmth

can

help

with

a

crick

in

the

neck

but

for

best

results

you

should

consider

alternating

them

Begin

by

applying

an

ice

pack

for

to

minutes

The

cold

reduces

inflammation

and

it

must

be

applied

first

A

bag

of

frozen

vegetables

or

ice

wrapped

in

a

towel

will

work

too

but

you

should

never

apply

ice

directly

to

the

skin

Take

a

warm

shower

use

a

hot

water

bottle

or

use

a

heating

pad

set

to

low

on

the

back

of

your

neck

Apply

heat

in

to

segments

or

less

Heat

soothes

sore

muscles

but

it

can

make

inflammation

worse

if

applied

too

often

Give

your

neck

a

break

from

both

You

can

alternate

between

cold

and

warmth

throughout

the

day

as

necessary

but

you

should

give

the

muscles

in

your

neck

minutes

or

more

in

between

treatments

so

that

your

neck

has

a

chance

to

stabilize

itself

Rest

your

neck

Lie

down

on

your

back

several

times

throughout

the

day

so

that

your

neck

has

a

break

from

the

strain

of

holding

your

head

up

Do

not

lie

on

your

stomach

since

you

will

need

to

twist

your

neck

when

you

do

so

Your

neck

should

be

straight

as

you

lie

down

If

the

crick

is

not

severe

enough

to

warrant

lying

down

you

should

still

reduce

your

activity

for

a

few

days

Do

not

do

any

heavy

lifting

or

twisting

for

the

first

or

weeks

at

minimum

Avoid

jogging

football

golf

ballet

weightlifting

or

other

strenuous

exercise

Do

not

rest

too

much

however

If

you

do

nothing

but

lie

around

all

day

the

muscles

in

your

neck

will

become

weak

As

a

result

when

you

are

forced

to

resume

your

usual

activities

you

are

more

likely

to

hurt

your

neck

again

Alternate

periods

of

rest

with

periods

of

nonstrenuous

activity

during

the

day

Keep

your

neck

supported

Wear

a

scarf

or

turtleneck

sweater

to

provide

gentle

support

throughout

the

day

Alternatively

you

could

also

position

a

neck

pillow

behind

your

head

as

you

work

Usually

stiff

support

is

not

necessary

If

you

are

unaccustomed

to

it

stiff

support

may

actually

aggravate

the

problem

or

cause

you

to

experience

pain

in

other

areas

of

your

body

like

your

back

Soft

support

is

often

sufficient

Gently

stretch

your

neck

Slowly

move

your

neck

from

side

to

side

holding

it

in

place

for

seconds

with

each

rotation

Focus

on

stretching

your

neck

to

the

side

and

to

the

front

but

avoid

bending

it

too

far

back

since

this

often

aggravates

a

crick

in

the

neck

Only

stretch

as

far

as

the

pain

will

allow

Do

not

try

to

push

your

way

past

the

pain

and

do

not

perform

these

exercises

too

quickly

Carefully

massage

your

neck

Use

your

fingers

to

gently

rub

the

back

of

your

neck

near

the

crick

for

up

to

minutes

Do

not

apply

firm

pressure

and

stop

immediately

if

mild

pressure

makes

your

neck

hurt

more

If

you

are

unable

to

bend

your

arms

back

due

to

the

pain

ask

a

friend

or

family

member

to

gently

rub

the

area

for

you

Mind

your

posture

Your

neck

should

be

fairly

straight

as

you

sit

and

lie

down

but

do

not

hold

your

neck

stiffly

in

an

effort

to

maintain

the

position

This

treatment

is

more

longterm

than

shortterm

since

good

posture

is

essential

to

preventing

neck

cricks

from

coming

back

Lie

down

on

your

back

or

side

as

you

sleep

Do

not

sleep

on

your

stomach

since

doing

so

twists

your

neck

in

awkward

positions

Make

sure

that

your

pillows

are

not

so

high

that

they

cause

you

to

bend

your

neck

but

also

make

sure

that

they

are

not

so

low

that

they

offer

no

support

Avoid

sitting

too

long

with

your

head

bent

down

or

leaning

forward

Take

breaks

throughout

the

day

to

stretch

and

move

around

Method

Seeking

Medical

Treatment

Get

chiropractic

treatments

A

doctor

who

specializes

in

chiropractic

techniques

can

apply

gentle

force

to

a

joint

in

an

effort

to

work

it

back

into

place

after

being

thrown

out

Chiropractic

treatment

to

the

neck

is

a

safe

and

effective

way

to

remove

the

cause

of

the

crick

in

the

neck

and

can

also

be

used

to

fix

the

cause

of

a

pinched

nerve

Most

chiropractors

also

incorporate

physical

therapy

and

massage

into

their

practice

Ask

your

doctor

for

a

prescription

pain

medication

If

the

pain

does

not

respond

to

overthecounter

medication

after

several

days

your

doctor

may

prescribe

a

muscle

relaxant

or

tricyclic

antidepressant

Muscle

relaxants

reduce

the

strain

and

discomfort

caused

by

overworked

neck

muscles

Some

antidepressants

increase

neurotransmitters

in

the

spinal

cord

thereby

reducing

pain

signals

sent

to

the

brain

Go

to

physical

therapy

Physicianprescribed

neck

exercises

and

traction

can

provide

immediate

relief

while

strengthening

the

muscles

helping

to

prevent

future

cricks

in

the

neck

A

physical

therapist

can

lead

you

in

performing

specific

neck

exercises

and

stretches

that

can

aid

in

your

longterm

recovery

The

therapist

will

likely

ask

that

you

perform

the

treatments

at

his

or

her

office

initially

but

most

of

these

can

eventually

be

done

at

home

Traction

is

a

specific

type

of

therapy

that

relies

on

a

system

of

weights

and

pulleys

to

stretch

your

neck

out

It

is

always

done

under

professional

supervision

and

it

works

best

when

the

crick

is

linked

to

nerve

root

irritation

Request

a

medical

neck

collar

These

collars

provide

stiff

support

for

your

neck

and

help

to

relieve

pain

by

reducing

the

amount

of

pressure

on

your

neck

muscles

You

should

wear

such

a

collar

for

no

longer

than

two

weeks

though

since

wearing

it

past

this

time

can

actually

cause

the

muscles

in

your

neck

to

weaken

Inquire

about

steroid

injections

The

doctor

injects

corticosteroid

at

the

nerve

root

and

into

the

joints

or

muscles

of

your

neck

This

is

an

especially

helpful

treatment

for

cricks

in

the

neck

caused

by

arthritis

Similarly

the

doctor

may

inject

a

numbing

medication

like

lidocaine

into

the

neck

Find

out

if

surgery

is

an

option

Surgery

is

usually

involved

in

severe

cases

where

the

nerve

roots

or

spinal

cord

are

the

cause

of

the

problem

Most

cricks

in

the

neck

are

not

caused

by

such

serious

matters

however

so

surgical

treatments

are

not

often

used

Go

to

an

acupuncture

practitioner

A

certified

practitioner

inserts

sterile

needles

into

pressure

points

along

the

body

to

relieve

pain

Studies

are

mixed

about

the

effectiveness

of

this

treatment

for

cricks

in

the

neck

but

the

therapy

may

be

worth

looking

into

if

you

experience

such

cricks

chronically

Have

a

professional

massage

When

performed

by

a

trained

practitioner

a

massage

can

provide

longterm

pain

relief

A

professional

massage

is

worth

looking

into

if

the

crick

in

your

neck

feels

mildly

better

when

you

rub

it

gently

Learn

about

TENS

With

transcutaneous

electrical

nerve

stimulation

TENS

electrodes

are

placed

near

the

skin

and

a

small

electrical

pulse

is

sent

through

the

electrodes

to

relieve

pain

in

that

area

There

is

emerging

clinical

evidence

to

show

that

TENS

can

be

helpfulwith

the

correct

frequency

and

intensityto

a

variety

of

pain

conditions

Though

personal

TENS

units

are

available

for

purchase

its

recommended

that

for

most

effective

results

you

receive

treatment

from

a

doctor

Community

QA

Question

What

causes

a

crick

in

my

neck

wikiHow

Contributor

Community

Answer

It

can

be

from

sleeping

wrong

or

a

lack

of

proper

exercise

Not

Helpful

Helpful

Question

The

pain

goes

from

my

neck

into

my

right

shoulder

is

this

normal

wikiHow

Contributor

Community

Answer

Yes

alternate

heat

and

ice

and

get

someone

to

massage

the

area

if

possible

Not

Helpful

Helpful

Question

Should

I

go

see

a

doctor

if

nothing

is

helping

wikiHow

Contributor

Community

Answer

If

you

think

its

bad

and

if

nothing

works

to

help

it

then

it

may

be

more

serious

than

you

think

In

this

case

seeing

a

doctor

might

be

a

good

idea

Not

Helpful

Helpful

Question

I

am

trying

to

get

rid

of

my

crick

and

I

wanted

to

know

if

there

is

a

certain

way

I

should

sleep

that

would

be

best

for

it

wikiHow

Contributor

Community

Answer

On

your

back

with

your

head

rested

on

a

pillow

or

two

This

position

places

less

stress

on

the

neck

and

thus

leads

to

more

efficient

recovery

Not

Helpful

Question

Will

my

neck

break

of

its

pulled

or

cracked

the

wrong

way

wikiHow

Contributor

Community

Answer

It

is

possible

but

you

need

much

strength

to

do

so

You

should

definitely

leave

it

up

to

a

professional

to

do

anything

like

that

however

It

might

not

even

be

the

right

kind

of

treatment

for

you

Not

Helpful

Helpful

Question

What

do

I

do

if

I

cant

stand

straight

because

my

neck

and

back

are

in

pain

wikiHow

Contributor

Community

Answer

You

should

be

very

careful

and

seek

medical

treatment

before

things

get

worse

The

solution

may

be

physical

therapy

Not

Helpful

Helpful

Question

Is

it

okay

if

my

someone

else

pops

my

neck

wikiHow

Contributor

Community

Answer

Yes

if

they

are

trained

in

the

proper

procedure

like

a

chiropractor

or

physical

therapist

because

if

it

is

done

wrong

then

you

will

be

in

even

more

pain

Not

Helpful

Helpful

Question

Will

this

help

me

snap

my

own

neck

wikiHow

Contributor

Community

Answer

It

is

not

a

good

idea

to

try

to

snap

your

own

neck

Although

it

works

sometimes

it

can

make

the

pain

much

worse

if

you

dont

do

it

correctly

Not

Helpful

Helpful

Question

I

wear

a

CPAP

mask

at

night

is

it

possible

that

the

mask

could

cause

the

crick

wikiHow

Contributor

Community

Answer

If

you

sleep

on

your

side

yes

so

try

to

sleep

on

your

back

Not

Helpful

Helpful

Question

What

if

the

crick

is

so

bad

that

I

cant

breathe

when

I

move

wikiHow

Contributor

Community

Answer

Limit

your

movements

as

much

as

possible

for

a

day

or

so

and

heat

the

muscle

moderately

Not

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Seek

medical

help

immediately

if

the

crick

in

your

neck

prevents

you

from

touching

your

chin

to

your

chest

Stiffness

this

severe

can

be

a

sign

of

meningitis

Contact

your

doctor

if

your

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How to Install Debian Author Info In this Article CD Installation USB installation Community QA References Debian is an operating system based on the GNULinux build The Debian operating system like most other Linux distributions is free and open source It is a popular operating system for both desktop and server use spawning several notable offshoots such as the Ubuntu operating system The development and distribution of Debian is handled by a nonprofit organization and the operating system can be downloaded free of charge from their website Learning how to install Debian is a relatively straightforward process requiring an Internet connection disk imaging software and a blank CD or USB stick Method 1 CD Installation 1 Back up any important files on your computer Installing Debian on your machine will clear your entire hard drive and reformat it erasing all data in the process Store your important information on a removable drive before beginning the installation 2 Navigate your web browser to the Debian website Debian is distributed through wwwdebianorg and the necessary files can be found on the Getting Debian page 3 Download the Debian installation image From the Debian website choose the installation image that is suited for your processor architecture If you dont know what type of processor your machine has choose the 32bit PC netinst iso image as this one is compatible with common 32bit Intel or AMD processors 4 Burn the installation image to a CD or DVD Once you have downloaded the image file it will have a iso extension burn it to a disc using disk imaging software There are several free applications available that can perform this task though your computer must have a CDR or DVDR drive Alternatively you could burn the image to a USB drive if your computer supports booting from a USB drive 5 Boot your computer from the newlyburned disc Once you mount the iso file onto a disc leave the disc in your optical drive and restart the computer The computer will boot from the disc and take you directly to the Debian installation wizard 6 Test Debian Live from the disc if desired Debian includes an option that lets you run the operating system completely from the CD or DVD without overwriting any information on your hard drive this option is called Debian Live Choose this option from the installation wizard if you want to test Debian before installing it completely Note that performance will be quite slow with this option 7 Install Debian according to the instructions in the installation wizard When you are ready to proceed with the full installation follow the prompts in the installation wizard to set up the operating system as desired You will be given the option to partition your hard drive in case you want to run Debian alongside another operating system such as Microsoft Windows Method 2 USB installation 1 Back up any important files Installing another operating system on your computer will reformat your hard drive thus erasing any files stored on your previous OS For this reason you should back up any important files onto a removable device After the installation you can easily copy them back into Debian 2 Find a USB stick and back up all of its contents This USB stick is going to be used as the Debian installer All of its contents will be erased so make sure to back up any files that you want to keep The USB stick should have at least 2 GB of storage to hold the installer 3 Get a Live USB creating application There are many popular choices when it comes to software used to create Live USB sticks UNetBootin is available to people using Windows Mac OS X and Linux We will be using UNetBootin in this article If you choose not to use UNetBootin these instructions will still generally apply to most Live USB creators 4 Download the disk image file From the Debian website under the Getting Debian tab you will be presented with the option to download either the small or complete installation image Choose the one that best suits your situation Choose the small installation image if your computer can connect to the Internet Choose the larger complete installation image if your computer can not connect to the Internet This image contains more packages making it easier to install on devices that have no Internet connection This file will take longer to download so you also have the option of downloading it over a torrent If you have a BitTorrent client using it will make downloading the file much quicker 5 Launch the Live USB creator On Windows click the start button and search for UNetBootin On Mac OS X open Spotlight search and enter the same keyword You will probably be asked to grant the application administrative privileges Enter your password and press enter 6 Open the disk image file Click on the Diskimage radio button Ensure that ISO is selected from the drop down menu and press the button at the very left in order to open the file explorer In this window locate the ISO file you downloaded earlier and open it 7 Load the installer onto the USB stick At the bottom of the window ensure that USB Drive is selected from the Type drop down menu and that you have the correct drive selected in the Drive menu This is very important as if these to arent set correctly you could end up formatting the wrong USB stick or worse your entire hard drive Finally hit OK to set up the USB stick This process may take a while It might be a good idea to save and close all of your work since you will need to reboot your computer to start the installation 8 Reboot your computer and enter the boot menu Once you have all of your work saved reboot your computer Once you are presented with the manufacturer splash screen you should see that the key used to enter the boot menu listed in one of the bottom corners of your screen Press this key If you arent given the option to enter the boot menu then its probably hidden in the BIOS menu Enter the BIOS menu instead and navigate to the tab labeled Boot Menu If you arent given the option to enter the boot menu or the BIOS menu then you will need to search your model up online to figure out what key you need to press Typically youll need to press F2 F11 F12 or Del Once you are in the Boot menu your USB stick should be listed as either the brand name Lexar SanDisk etcetera or something along the lines of Debian followed by the version name and number Select this option to boot into the installer 9 Follow the instructions in the installation wizard During the installation it may be a good idea to plug your computer into your router using an Ethernet cable to ensure that you dont lose connection mid installation Enter the required information at each prompt If you want to dual boot Debian with another OS such as Windows you will be given the option to partition your hard drive near the end of the installation to do this Community QA Question Can Android phones use Debian wikiHow Contributor Community Answer No The Android operating system is a version of Linux but it is designed specifically for mobile phones Debian on the other hand is made for desktop PCs and laptops and can not handle the inputs and outputs of a smartphone Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1 Submit Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video Tips If for some reason you can not download and mount the installation images yourself you can purchase a Debian installation disc from the Debian website Debian can take a while to install so its best to have something to do while you wait Warnings Make sure you back up your files before installing Debian or you will probably lose them forever Things Youll Need A working Computer Disk imaging software A Blank CD DVD or USB References httpwwwdebianorgdistrib httpwwwdebianorgreleasesstablei386

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