INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Find the fan, and spray it with compressed air. Vents, do the same. The keyboard may also be sprayed with compressed air. If the laptop is really old (more than just a couple of years), you want to do a thorough cleaning job, and you feel comfortable doing this, find a specific manual for the laptop online that shows you how to take it apart (most laptops are different), and spray each component individually. If you do this, you want to make sure you clean certain parts, specifically, the heat sink (fan on the CPU, look for a fan on a chip on the motherboard). Buy some screen cleaner and use a microfiber cloth to clean the screen. Do not spray directly on screen, spray on cloth then wipe til' there isn't anymore solution on the screen. Be sure to wipe the whole case to make it more appealing. This isn't necessary, but it's a good idea. No one wants to buy a laptop without a power supply.

SUMMARY: Spray it with compressed air. Clean the screen. Wipe down the laptop with a microfiber cloth (no alcohol solution). Include a working power supply.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Clip the stems until 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of stem is left. Discard the stems. Depending on the size of your container, you may need to use multiple containers to fit all of your flowers. Before placing the flowers in the silica gel, sprinkle silica gel inside the flowers. Make sure silica gel gets all the way inside the petals.  Contrary to its name, silica gel is more like a sand than a gel. You can find containers at your local hardware store or crafts store. Place them side-by-side, but try not to overcrowd them. Leave a little room, about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of space, between each flower. Additionally, avoid stacking the flowers on top of each other. Do not pour the silica gel directly on top of the flowers since this will distort its shape. Instead, build up the silica gel by spreading it around the flowers. Add silica gel until the flowers are completely covered. Place and secure the lid on each container. Place the containers in a cool, dry place, like a hallway or bedroom closet. Do this while your flowers are setting. Choose a shadow box that is 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) deep. This way, the flowers will have enough room to fit inside the shadow box. Gently pour the silica gel out into a large bowl to remove the flowers. Mist each flower with fixative spray. The fixative spray will help preserve the color of the flowers. Alternatively, use hairspray. You can purchase fixative sprays from your local crafts store. Remove the back of the shadow box. Place the flowers upside down against the glass. Arrange them however you like. Play with the arrangement before you decide on a final design. Take a picture of the final design so you have a reference to refer back to once you begin gluing the flowers to the back of the shadow box. Lay the back of the shadow box flat on a protected work surface. Place a dime-sized amount of hot glue on the back of a flower. Place and hold the flower to the back of the shadow box for 30 seconds. Repeat this process for each flower.  To protect your work surface, cover it with sheets of newspaper. You can purchase a hot glue gun and glue from your local crafts store. Hang the box on a wall in your bedroom, living room, or dining room. Alternatively, place the box on a shelf, or stand it up against the wall on top of a table.

SUMMARY: Cut the stems with scissors. Fill a plastic, airtight container halfway full with silica gel. Place the flowers upright in the silica. Fill the rest of the container with silica gel. Let the flowers set for two weeks. Visit your local craft store to purchase a shadow box. Remove the flowers and spray them with a fixative spray. Arrange them inside the shadow box. Hot glue the flowers to the back of the shadow box. Display the shadow box.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Because cold sores are contagious, you don't want to reuse an applicator later, as you can give them back to yourself. Sponges work better than cotton, as cotton swabs or balls can leave bits of themselves behind, highlighting your cold sore instead of hiding it. In addition, sponges will create a smoother finish than cotton. Pick one that comes as a paste rather than a liquid. Yellow or green concealers will help neutralize the redness of a cold sore, which is why they are the best option for the first layer, at least. These concealers are sometimes labeled as correcter and concealer. After working in a correcting concealer, you need to add a foundation that matches your skin tone. That way, the color-correcting concealer won't stand out against your skin. Add dots of it to your whole face in a light pattern, moving from the center of your face outward, then use more of it over the cold sore. Dab at the foundation with a sponge until it blends in with your skin. Remember to toss the sponge when you're done. These powders help keep your makeup in place so they don't run later in the day. With a brush, you can thoroughly clean or don't mind tossing later, apply a light layer of powder all of your face. It's important to apply the powder everywhere, as it makes your face look even in texture and color. If you just apply it over your cold sore, you could make it stand out more. Taking off that thick layer of concealer can irritate your cold sore, so try to do it as gently as possible. Rub the cleaner onto your face, and let it sit for about 15 seconds. Then use a wet washcloth to gently wipe the makeup off.  You can use a bit of cleansing oil on the cold sore if the facial cleanser doesn't take it off. Make sure to use a clean washcloth each time you wash your face. If you prefer, you can use facial cleansing wipes so you can just toss them.

SUMMARY: Use a small, disposable makeup sponge. Choose a thick, yellow- or green-based concealer to cover your cold sore. Cover the concealer with a foundation. Finish your makeup with a fine setting powder. Remove makeup gently with your facial cleanser.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Jogging, and other cardio workouts, will raise your heart rate and cause you to sweat. As you sweat, nicotine will pass out of your body in the sweat itself. Make sure that you jog long enough to work up a good sweat. Depending on the region you live in, the time that this takes will vary. Jog for at least 15–20 minutes. If it’s cold outside, or if you prefer not to run outdoors, you could visit the gym and run on a treadmill. Saunas are designed to provide a hot, steamy environment with causes you to sweat. This is an ideal way to pass nicotine from your system: the more you sweat, the more nicotine will pass out through your skin. Sit in the sauna for 20-30 minutes, then take a dip in the pool. Then, get back in the sauna for another 20-30. If you don’t have a sauna at your disposal, try to find other hot environments that will make you sweat. For example, lay out for a couple of hours at the local pool. to permanently remove nicotine from your body. In order to remove all of the nicotine in your body—and keep nicotine out—quit using all tobacco products. These include cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vapes (or twisps) , and chewing tobacco. When removing nicotine from your body, anything short of stopping the use of tobacco products is only a temporary fix. In addition to the possibility of nicotine addiction, smoking is tremendously harmful to your body in many ways. Stopping yourself from smoking will improve your health and decrease the likelihood of various types of cancer and disease.

SUMMARY:
Go for a jog. Visit a sauna. Stop smoking