Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Put batteries into the universal remote. Find out which of your devices will be compatible. Turn on the first component you want to set up. Enter the universal remote’s setup mode. Press the key on your remote that corresponds with the device. Program the code for the device into the remote. Repeat the process for your other devices. Store your manual in a safe place.

Answer: Most remotes come with batteries, but you may have to purchase your own. The battery type will be listed on the remote’s packaging.  Some universal remotes lose the programmed codes when both batteries are removed. When replacing batteries, do so one battery at a time. This ensures that there is a current running with just enough voltage to keep the stored codes from getting erased. If you’re worried you’ll forget and remove both batteries, use a label maker or paint marker to write a reminder on the inside of the battery cover. The packaging for your remote should explain how many devices (and which type) it can control. The manual for your universal remote will have even more detailed information on compatibility. This will probably be your television, but it can be any device. The packaging, as well as the owner’s manual, will detail how to enter your remote’s setup mode. Some universal remotes require a computer running specific software for setup. Others can be configured on the TV screen or on a smaller screen built right into the remote. Some universal remotes even come with smartphone apps.  You can enter setup mode in most universal remotes by pressing a button that says something like “setup” or a combination of two buttons (like On and Off at the same time). If you don’t have the manual, visit the manufacturer’s website and search for one to download. For example, if you’re programming your remote to turn on your television, press the button on your remote that says “TV.” Depending on your remote, you may need to hold down the button for a few moments. Each device has its own code which needs to be programmed into the remote. These codes are located in the universal remote’s manual, but some remotes have internal lists that can be accessed from the setup screen. Since these codes vary across remotes, you’ll need to use the ones that work with your specific remote.  There are websites which contain links to various manufacturer’s codes. You can find them by searching for the manufacturer and model of your remote along with the word “codes.” Typically, you’ll have to type in a numeric code and wait a few moments before receiving a screen confirmation or LEDs flashing in a certain pattern. Some remotes have a feature called Learning Mode which doesn’t require entering codes. If your device can “learn” and your other devices have remote controls, you can point the two devices at one another and use a key combination to force your universal remote to emulate the original. See your manual for information on how to start Learning Mode. Turn on the next component and re-enter setup mode in your universal remote. Press the button representing the component on your remote and enter its code. You never know when you’ll need it.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Open Uber. Tap ☰. Tap Help. Tap Trip and fare review. Select a trip. Scroll down and tap I lost an item. Tap Contact driver about a lost item. Scroll down and enter your phone number. Tap SUBMIT. Wait for a response. Negotiate your item's return. Consider submitting an appeal.

Answer: Tap the Uber app icon, which resembles a black box with "Uber" written on it. This will open the map view if you're logged into your Uber account. If you aren't logged in, enter your email address (or phone number) and password as prompted. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. A pop-out menu will appear. This option is near the middle of the pop-out menu. This will open the Help page. You'll find this near the bottom of the page. Tap the trip on which you lost your item. You may have to scroll down to find the correct trip. It's near the middle of the page. This option is at the top of the page. Doing so opens the Uber Lost Item page. Tap the "Phone number" text box, then type in your phone number. If you don't have access to the phone with which you usually use Uber (i.e., if you lost your phone in an Uber), enter the number of a friend or family member whom you can quickly access should your driver call back. It's at the bottom of the page. Your request will be submitted, and Uber will attempt to connect you to the driver. If your driver picks up, the call will be routed through your phone. If you don't get a response, wait an hour or two and fill out the form again. If the driver confirms that they have the item you lost, agree upon a meeting time and location. You will be charged $15 by Uber once you confirm that your item was returned. If you don't hear back from your driver for several days in a row after submitting your number multiple times, you may have to take your problem to Uber.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Visit a locksmith. Go to a dealership to get a copy of a car key. Take your key to a hardware store if there's one close to you for convenience. Stop by a key-cutting kiosk for a quick experience.

Answer: A locksmith will be able to make an exact replica of your key with special tools and machines. Locksmiths will also be able to work with keys that cannot be copied at other locations. Some locksmiths may be able to make copies of a key just from a picture of the original. Many car keys have transponder chips in them so duplicates cannot be cut normally. Find a dealership with your model of car and ask about their replacement key services. Older vehicles may just need a copy of the key without a chip. Ask the dealership what is required for your specific make and model. Many hardware stores or big box stores offer a key-cutting service that only takes a few minutes to complete. Pick a blank replacement key in the design you want and ask the workers to make a copy. Make sure the key design you choose matches the thickness of the original key, or else it will not fit in the lock. KeyMe is a service that places kiosks in various locations that can make a copy of a key. Common keys can be cut right at the kiosk while car keys or other specialty keys will be sent to you by mail.  Find a KeyMe location on their website: https://www.key.me/  Scan the key into the phone app for ordering a spare key at home.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Hold the thread in one hand and the needle in the other.

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At first, it's generally easiest to grip the needle between the thumb and forefinger of your non-dominant hand. Hold the thread comfortably between the thumb and forefinger of your dominant hand. Raise the needle and the thread up to your eye level, about two inches apart. Make sure that there's plenty of light to see everything clearly! Consider pinching the thread between your fingers so that only the tiniest tip is visible. If you're having trouble, this technique might help you steady the thread.