You can add special commands to CS:Go that modify it when it launches. These commands can help optimize performance. This will open a new window. Another new window will open for you to enter launch options. You can paste the following code exactly for the best performance gains. If your computer is dual-core (most modern computers are quad-core), change -threads 4 to -threads 2: -novid -high -threads 4 -nojoy +cl_forcepreload 1 -nod3d9ex When you boot up CS:GO, the intro video will not load, the game will take high CPU priority, it will run across all four cores of your processor, joystick support will be disabled, maps will preload, and Alt+Tab ↹ will work better.

Summary: Open Steam. Right-click on CS:GO in your Library and select "Properties." Click the "Set Launch Options" button. Paste the following launch options. Save your changes.


Crafting a wooden pencil holder is a quick and easy project. You’ll just need a few supplies, all easily available from a craft or hardware store:  A block of wood. The size is really up to you -- just choose one that’s at least a few inches in all dimensions. A drill and a 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) drill bit (this will be wide enough so you can use your holder for pencils and most other writing utensils as well). (Optional) supplies for decorating your pencil holder, like paint or stain. Unlike an open canister-style pencil holder, the wooden block will have an individual hole for each pencil. Use a pencil, pen, or marker to mark the spots where you’d like the holes to be positioned -- you can place them in even rows, randomly, or in an arrangement like a zigzag or star shape. Whatever pattern you use, make sure to leave some space (at least 0.5 inches (1.3 cm)) between each hole. The holes you’ll drill should be at least a couple inches deep to hold the pencils securely in place. You don’t want them so deep that they’ll go right through the bottom, however. Take a piece of painter’s tape or other take, and wrap it around your drill bit at the depth you want the holes to be. For instance, if you want the holes to be 2 inches (5.1 cm) deep, wrap a piece of painter’s tape that far from the end of the drill bit. Set the drill bit on the first hole mark you made on your block, and carefully drill the hole. Keep the drill vertical so that the holes will be straight, and don’t forget to stop drilling when the tape you placed on the drill bit just touches the top of the block.  Repeat this step for all of the holes you marked in your block. Turn the block upside down when you are finished, and lightly tap it to remove all of the sawdust. At this point, your pencil holder is ready to use as-is. If you’d like, however, go ahead and add some flair. You could paint the block with spray paint, finish it with wood stain, apply Mod Podge to the sides and paste photos on it, or use any other method you would like to decorate it.

Summary: Gather a few basic materials and tools. Mark where you’d like to place your pencils. Wrap tape around your drill bit to mark the hole depth. Drill the holes into your block of wood. Give your pencil holder more character (optional).


Your child’s moody behavior has physiological foundations.  Puberty hormones flush often-overwhelming levels of chemical input through your child’s developing brain. Note that hormones present in adults can operate differently in teenager.  Adult brains experience the hormone THP, for example, as a calming influence; in your teenager, THP produces heightened anxiety. Humans’ frontal lobe -- the part of the brain responsible for impulse control, judgment, and decision-making -- doesn’t fully mature until we are in our early 20s.  Your child’s brain is quite literally still under construction, even as the rest of his or her body may begin to appear “adult.” Your child is struggling to cope with the confluence of hormonal change, body changes, developing identity, pressure from friends, and a developing sense of independence.  No wonder he or she is acting out!  They may be frustrated, confused, or even scared by the changes taking place in their lives.  Your child needs you to provide stability and support -- even if he or she is telling you something quite different. Perhaps the best way to understand your teenager is to remember what it was like to be one yourself.  Think about your own triumphs and struggles, and consider how your parents experienced them.

Summary: Recognize that hormones have a significant impact upon mood. Remember that your teenager’s brain is still developing. Remind yourself that your child isn’t enjoying being moody. Look back on your own adolescence.


When used correctly, condoms are 97% effective against most sexually transmitted infections. Use a condom any time you have vaginal or anal intercourse, and opt for protection such as a dental dam during oral sex. To properly put on a condom:  Inspect the wrapper for any cuts, holes, or punctures, and look for the expiration date. Do not use an expired condom or one that appears to be damaged. Carefully open the wrapper to ensure that the latex of the condom does not tear. Remove the condom and pinch the tip before rolling down the shaft of the penis. While still pinching the tip of the condom with one hand, line the condom up with the head of the penis and use your other other hand to roll the condom down the shaft of the penis to its base. Dispose of a used condom by tying off the open end and placing in a waste receptacle. Vaccines that guard against certain high-risk strains of HPV are now readily available to women and boys. It is recommended that girls get the vaccine between ages 11 and 12, but it may be administered at any point between ages 9 and 26. Boys can get the vaccine at ages 11 or 12, or up to age 21.  The vaccine is ideally administered before a girl or woman becomes sexually active, but may still benefit sexually active young women. HPV vaccines are generally given as a course of three shots over six months. Whenever you begin having sex with a new partner, have an open and honest discussion about your sexual history with your partner. Talk about what types of testing and screening you’ve had recently, and how many sexual encounters you have had since your last test or examination.  Take the time to discuss your sexual history before you begin having sex with a new partner. Do not be afraid to ask them specific questions such as, “Have you noticed any symptoms that may be related to HPV such as warts?” and, “How many sexual partners have you had?” Do respect a person’s decision to not share information with you if they do not want to, but also understand that you are under no obligation to have sex with anyone and may choose to not engage in intercourse if you cannot get the information you need to feel comfortable consenting.
Summary: Use a condom. Get vaccinated. Discuss sexual history.