Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Open the Start screen. Click the Search button and enter manage audio devices. Find your microphone. Troubleshoot a missing microphone.

Answer: Click on “Manage audio devices” in the results to open the Sound control panel. On the Sound control panel, click on the Recording tab. If you have correctly connected your microphone to your computer, your microphone will be listed here with a green check mark on the bottom right of its icon. If you see multiple connected devices, blow into the microphone you want to use and watch for green bars to react, indicating that mic is picking up the noise. Once you can confirm your microphone is listed here and picking up sound, you are ready to use your microphone. If you are sure that you have your microphone correctly connected to your computer, but you do not see it listed, right click anywhere on the list and select Show Disabled Devices. Right click and Enable any disabled Microphone or Line In, and test your mic again by blowing into it.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Disclose your funds. Avoid bringing firearms. Declare any meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, animals or animal products. Bring extra money for duty and taxes.

Answer: There is no limit to how much money you can bring into or take out of Canada. However, if you are carrying more than $10,000 USD (or the equivalent in foreign currency), you will need to declare that to the border officer upon crossing.  The penalties for non-compliance can be severe and very expensive. Travelers' checks and money orders that exceed that limit must also be declared. Canada’s firearm laws are very different than those of the Unites States. If you must bring them, declare and provide documentation for them to the border officer. Failure to declare them will result in seizure of the firearms and possibly even criminal charges.  If you are carrying a weapon that is illegal in Canada, it will be seized at the border. Most weapons, including tasers, will not be allowed to enter Canada. Expect additional delays and inspections if you bring firearms. By law, these items must be declared before you cross the border. This includes products that are made from plant or animal matter. The CBSA collects duty and taxes on imported goods. These fees can vary wildly from product to product, so the best course of action is to consult the Canada Border Service Agency’s website for information. They also provide a Duty and Taxes Estimator that you can use so that you will know what to expect when you get to the border.  Small children and infants are entitled to a personal exemption as long as a parent or guardian can make a declaration to the CBSA for a child. The goods you are declaring must be for the child's use. Have your purchases and your receipts readily available when you attempt to cross the border and expect to be asked questions about them.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use the appropriate tool to loosen the lug nuts. Remove the lug nuts. Apply liquid thread loosen it if need be. Set the lug nuts aside someplace safe. Pull the wheel toward you. Use a rubber mallet to loosen stuck on wheels.

Answer: Before jacking the car up, use your wrench or tire iron to break the lug nuts loose.  Do not remove them completely, but turn them a quarter turn or so in the counter-clockwise direction each to make them loose enough to unscrew while the vehicle is in the air.  You can purchase tire irons from your local auto parts stores that usually have an end that fits all vehicles. You may also choose to simply use a deep socket of the appropriate size with a ratchet or breaker bar. Because the lug nuts are already loose from before you lifted the car, they should be fairly easy to unscrew the rest of the way.  Use a wrench if need be to turn the lug nuts counter-clockwise until they come off of the lug studs.  The wheel may shift as you remove the lug nuts, so watch your fingers for pinches. Remove the lug nuts across from one another in a star pattern, rather than each one in a row. If the lug nuts have rusted over, apply a generous amount of a thread loosener or rust remover to the nuts.  Allow it to sit for a few minutes, then attempt to loosen the lug nut again.  If the lug nut and stud break, you will need to have a new lug stud installed in order to repair the vehicle. Be sure to use the correct sized socket.  A socket that is slightly too large could round off the lug nut. A stripped or rounded lug nut will have to be cut off by a professional. Place the lug nuts in a safe place to be sure you don’t lose them.  If you lose a lug nut, you may be able to secure the wheel temporarily with the remaining nuts, but if you lose more than one, it will not be safe to drive the vehicle until they have been replaced.  You can purchase replacement lug nuts at your local auto parts store. Store the lug nuts in a small bowl or container so they can’t roll away as you work. Once the lug nuts have been removed, place your hands on either side of the tire.  Grip the back of the tire and pull it toward you to remove the wheel from the lug studs.  If the wheel has not been removed in a long time, it may require quite a bit of force to pull the wheel off.  Be careful, if the tire is damaged there may be metal wire sticking out of it that can cut you. Wear gloves to pull on a damaged tire. If the wheel is seized in place and won’t come off from you pulling on it, use a rubber mallet to bang it loose.  Strike the tire where the rim and tire meet all along the circumference of the wheel until it breaks loose.  Do not use a metal hammer to hit the rims or you may damage them. It may take a good deal of force to remove the wheel if it is rusted in place.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Decide how you want the room to feel. Look through decorating magazines and websites. Select a color scheme. Pick a color family to create feeling.

Answer:
What kind of mood do you want your room to convey?  Colors can create a sense of calm or rev up your mood.  Decide if you want to feel soothed when you spend time in your room, or if you want to feel peppy and full of energy. Bright colors can energize a room. Alternatively, dark or muted colors can have a calming effect. Create a file with images you like and use these as a guide to help you decide what you want to do.  Look for images of rooms that have an overall feel that you like. Save images that have elements or details that appeal to you. Make notes to yourself about why you like a particular room or look.  You may forget if you collect a lot of images. Pin up print images in your room and visualize how different looks would work in your space. Color family and tone are important factors in how a room will look and feel.  Colors will also range from light to medium to dark.  Accent colors or trim colors should have the same tone as the wall and ceiling, but you can use color intensity or color families that complement each other to create contrast.  Color tone is either warm, cool, or neutral.  Warm tones can create a cozy feel, while cool tones can make a room feel bigger. Choosing coordinating colors of the same intensity can make a room feel more spacious. Large rooms can look very dramatic and dynamic if there are sharp contrasts between the intensity of the trim and the wall color. Different color families affect how people feel; some colors are warmer, and others cooler, and these qualities are important for conveying a mood.  Reds are hot or warm colors typically.  Red is also a very hot color in terms of creating a feeling in a room.  Red can feel romantic and dramatic, or lively and exciting. Blue is a cool color, and conveys a sense of calm and peace.  Like the perfect clear light blue of a summer sky or the deep blue of the ocean, the soothing quality of blues won’t vary much with intensity. Try green colors for a good balance between warm and cool.  Because green is the result of a warm color (yellow) and a cool color (blue), it is an excellent choice for rooms with a neutral feel. Yellow is an energy color as well as a comforting hue.  Yellow is a great choice for rooms that could use some brightening up while still feeling soft and tranquil. Neutrals like beiges or whites will almost always have a hint of color and tone.  If you want a very quiet space these are a good choice, and you can introduce a suggestion of warmth or coolness by choosing a neutral with warm or cool colored tints.