As before, a clean rag made from cotton or microfiber is ideal. You can use a cotton swab instead. Rub the toothpaste over the scratched area. Always move from the center directly to the edge. Repeated movement will slowly wear down the CD, smoothing it out to the level of the scratch. Do not press hard. Hold the CD under running water. Wipe it with a clean cloth in the same direction of movement. Be careful, as  dry CD is more easily scratched than a wet one. Blot away most of the water first, placing a lint-free cloth directly onto the CD and lifting. Finish by air drying or very gentle rubbing with a dry area of the cloth. As always, rub from the center to the edge in straight lines. Test the CD once it is completely dry. If it still doesn't function, you can try the same cleaning process with a polish meant for silver, plastic, or furniture. Never use a polish that smells like kerosene or contains petroleum derivatives, as these can break down the CD.

Summary: Squirt the toothpaste onto a lint-free cloth. Gently wipe the scratched area. Wash off the toothpaste. Dry the CD. Try stronger abrasives.


Mix together 1  c (240 mL) of chlorine bleach, 1  c (240 mL) of laundry detergent, and 1 US gal (3.8 L) of warm water. This mixture will create a cleaning solution that is strong enough to remove most dirt and stains, but gentle enough to keep from damaging your teak furniture. As always when handling bleach, be careful not to get it on any other materials. Use a soft plastic brush to apply the bleach solution and gently scrub it into the teak wood. Let the solution sit for approximately 15 minutes and then rinse it off completely with water. Make sure to do this cleaning outdoors. If you must do it inside, use a drop cloth on the floor to avoid spilling any bleach around your home and damaging something. Instead of power washing away all of the dirt (along with all of the protective elements), use a handheld scrubbing brush to get a controlled clean for your teak furniture. Gently scrub away any stains or imperfections in the wood. But don’t scrub too hard or you might damage the wood permanently. Getting the teak wood wet first can help the scrubbing process be more effective. And a constant flow of water will help rinse away any dirt or grime as you clean. This cleaning method is more aggressive in fighting stains and signs of wear. So it may be better suited for teak furniture that has been left outdoors for long periods of time. Simply apply the teak cleaning solution to the furniture and scrub it in with a soft brush. Generally, you should let it remain on the teak for 15 minutes or so before you rinse it off with the hose.  Follow the directions for application on the bottle. Look for the active ingredient oxalic acid in any store-bought teak cleaner. Whether you use store-bought teak cleaner or a bleach cleaning solution, you’ll need to rinse off any remaining residue after you finish cleaning. Use a garden hose to rinse the teak off completely and let it air dry. If you are cleaning your teak furniture indoors, use a damp cloth to wipe off any remaining cleaner residue.

Summary: Make a bleach cleaning solution. Apply the bleach with a brush. Use a brush to scrub. Use store-bought teak cleaner. Rinse off the cleaning solution.


Take four metal clothes hangers and stretch and bend them to make the outlines of wings. The top two wing sections will be thinner and bigger on top while the bottom two will be shorter but wider. Posterboard is a good substitute material and can be cut into wing shapes, covered with felt, and decorated later. Black adhesive felt or tape sticks to the metal. Take pieces one at a time and wrap them closely around the exposed parts of the hangers. This also softens any metal edges sticking out so they don't puncture decoration material later. Take one or two trash bags per wing. Pull them as tight as you can over the wings. If the material bunches up at the end or hangs loosely, you can trim the open end until they cover more securely. Tape the bags together around the front side of the hangers. If the wings are for a child, they can enjoy decorating too. Using scissors, cut shapes out of colored felt and then glue them onto the backs of the wings. Vary your shapes and lay them next to each other to create patterns like those on a monarch butterfly. Finish decorating by adding spots to the black edges of the wings. This hides the trash bags and adds variety. One way to do this is to add gold and white office stickers of varying sizes, but you can also use an alternative such as paint. Two strips of Velcro are enough to secure the wings. The sticky sides of the Velcro attach to the inner side of the wings and to the back of your clothes. To put the wings on, push the Velcro sides together and you're done. Arm or thumb loops can be sewn onto felt-covered cardboard. Wrap the material around the wearer's shoulder or thumb to measure the material needed. Hold the material in loops on the wings, then use pins or a sewing needle to bind them together and to the wings.

Summary: Shape hangers. Cover the hangers with felt. Cover the wings with trash bags. Cut patterns out of orange felt. Decorate the wings. Attach with Velcro.


Since BIOS menus don't support mouse input, you'll need to use the arrow keys and other computer-specific keys to navigate the BIOS. You can usually find a list of controls in the bottom-right corner of the BIOS homepage. When adjusting settings in your BIOS, be sure that you certain what the settings will affect.  Changing settings incorrectly can lead to system or hardware failure. If you don't know what you want to change coming into the BIOS, you probably shouldn't change anything. If you want to change what device to boot from, enter the Boot menu. From here, you can designate which device the computer will attempt to boot from first. This is useful for booting from a disc or flash drive to install or repair an operating system. You'll typically use the arrow keys to go over to the Boot tab to start this process. You can create a password that will lock the computer from booting unless the correct password is entered. Your BIOS’s clock will dictate your Windows clock. If you replace your computer's battery, your BIOS clock will most likely be reset. These options are for advanced users only. In this menu, you can overclock your CPU, potentially allowing for higher performance. This should be performed only if you are comfortable with your computer’s hardware. When you are finished adjusting your settings, you will need to save and exit by using your BIOS' "Save and Exit" key in order for your changes to take effect. When you save and restart, your computer will reboot with the new settings. Check the BIOS key legend to see which key is the "Save and Exit" key.
Summary: Familiarize yourself with the BIOS controls. Change your settings carefully. Change the boot order. Create a BIOS password. Change your date and time. Change fan speeds and system voltages. Save and exit.