Article: Select the “General” tab from within the Properties dialog, followed by “Advanced”. In the “Advanced dialog select “Encrypt contents to secure data” followed by “OK”. Open the Finder and navigate to Applications>Utilities> and double-click Disk Utility. From within Disk Utility, select File>Blank Disk Image. Enter a name in the “Save As:” field and select “128-bit AES encryption (recommended)” from the “Encryption” drop down menu. You can also browse to select a specific location to save the new disk image. Click the “Create” button. Enter a password and verify a password for the disk image and click “OK”. A new “.dmg” disk image will be created. Double-click it to open it as a virtual drive. You can now simply drag and drop files and folders onto the virtual, password-protected drive to keep them protected when on a Wi-Fi network.
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Encrypting important private files and folders is a great method of keeping them from prying eyes that may have been able to access your machine through a Wi-Fi network. On Windows, right-click the file or folder you want to encrypt, select “Properties” from the context menu. On Mac OS X, you can encrypt files by creating a virtual password-protected drive to store sensitive files and folders.
Article: When all the pieces are dry, you can remove the painter’s tape and reassemble the vanity pieces with the hardware you stored. Re-stock it with your products, and then it’s ready to be used! As you’re putting items back into the vanity, think about how often you use them. If you’ve barely or never used them, get rid of them to make more space inside your new vanity. Switch out your drawer and cabinet handles for new hardware. Try hardware in a different metal, glass knobs, or handles instead of knobs. This will complete the vanity’s transformation and make it feel brand-new. Use a very fine grit sandpaper to lightly sand the chipped area. Then use a brush with the same paint that’s already on the vanity and paint over the scratch. Try to fill the scratch in with the paint so it looks level with the rest of the surface. Let the paint dry for a few minutes, and the vanity should look as good as new. Very fine sandpaper includes grits of 240, 320 and 400.
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Reassemble the vanity after it’s dry. Take the opportunity to do some spring cleaning. Revamp the hardware to give the vanity a whole new look. Patch up scratches by gently sanding and painting over them.
Article: Don’t put off all explanation of these issues until kids hit puberty and instead, approach topics gradually over time. In addition to making the subject feel taboo, you miss opportunities to correct misinformation. It can be helpful to start developmental dialog about boys’ and girls’ bodies when children are young instead of waiting until puberty. Let boys know that they can come to you with questions about anything to both establish trust in you and guide their understanding of development in a positive way. Young children are extremely inquisitive and observant. Boys may notice a sanitary napkin in the trash or notice you buying tampons in the grocery store. While you don’t have to go into detail with very young children (3-6 yrs old), address general curiosity as okay and not embarrassing to ask or answer.  If a boy asks, “What is that?” in reference to a menstrual product, respond with the name of the object (tampon, sanitary pad, menstrual cup, etc). You may follow up your response with, “This is something women use to keep their bodies clean.” As boys mature, they may ask progressively more in-depth questions about the process of menstruation or how babies are made. Use your judgment when giving details so you don’t overwhelm them with information they didn’t want or need. Children have a knack for asking personal or slightly uncomfortable questions in very public places or at a time that may seem inappropriate to adults. If you are asked a question about menstruation, do not say you will talk about it later or at home, since this will give the impression that it’s an embarrassing subject. Even if other people are nearby, casually answer the question. Do your best to answer the question in that moment. If the question caught you off guard or if your answer was not helpful, consider doing a follow-up response later that night. Adjust your responses to your child’s developmental level and emotional maturity. Think about what concepts your child can grasp and how to break down explanations into smaller parts. Recognize that talking about menstruation is part of the greater theme of development and sex education. Breaking these discussions into manageable parts over boys’ formative years allows you to build on concepts as maturity and awareness increase.  Don’t overcomplicate your answers. Speak simply and avoid using complicated metaphors, especially with young children (such as “Aunt Flo” or “time of the month”). Give as much information as it should satisfy his curiosity. Don’t over-explain by giving too much information before he asks.
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Initiate conversations early on. Answer curious questions from young children. Don’t avoid answering questions. Tailor your answers to maturity level.