In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: They have more life experience than you do, so they may be wiser than you realize. Ask them for advice, and value the things they tell you (even if you don't always agree). Think about how many good things they have done for you. Chances are, you'll never able to stop counting.  Parents aren't perfect, and sometimes they give bad advice and make bad decisions. Hear them out, and then explain your point of view as calmly as you can. Work together to figure out a good approach. Don't accept a bad situation. Most parents are good (or at least decent), but some are mean or abusive. If things are bad at home, talk to another adult you trust. Try a teacher, school counselor, parent of a friend, clergy member, relative, or other adult who is a good listener. Talk to them what's going on, and ask for help handling the situation. . When you see your parents or siblings looking like they need help (struggling with packages, doing chores, etc.) say "Is there anything I can do to help you?" Open doors for them, help carry things... little things can make a big difference. The next time you see your parents or older siblings doing chores, try asking them to show you how. The two of you can do it together. You'll practice and help out at home, and then you'll be good at it when you're an independent adult. Learn how to cook, do laundry, do housework, and other basic tasks. Help out your parents and anyone you see who could use a hand.   Offer to babysit for your neighbor's young children when they go out at night.  Teens can traditionally make good money this way. Try yard work like mowing your lawn, taking care of the plants, and weeding. Try your hand at basic engineering tasks, such as auto repair, changing a flat tire, and fixing a leaky tap. Girls are better at engineering than most people realize! Some parents are willing to set up an allowance in exchange for chores, or pay you for doing chores (e.g. $10 for mowing the lawn). . Clean your room and any messes that you make around the house. If you see messes that are not yours, you can still help clean them up. Sweep, vacuum, put away clutter and dirty clothes, and clean things like windows and mirrors.  Cleaning up other people's messes is nice, and optional. Don't feel obligated if you don't have the energy. . Look for the things that you have in common, and have fun together. Speak politely to them (even when they annoy you!), and respect their boundaries—they'll probably do the same to you in return.   Let them have space when they need it. If you can't handle your siblings right now, then don't. Say that you need some quiet time, and retreat to a quiet space. Your siblings should respect that, and if they don't, ask an adult for help.
Summary: Respect and listen to your parent(s). Offer help at home Learn helpful skills. Keep your space clean Be kind to your sibling(s)

By default, Windows 8 boots to the Start screen, which is great for tablets but less useful for those looking for a standard Windows experience. Windows 8.1 allows you to set your computer to boot directly to Desktop mode, bypassing the Start screen. Windows 8.1 Update, an automatic update available to all Windows 8.1 users, handles this process automatically by detecting a keyboard and mouse. Click the Navigation tab. Click Apply to save the changes. Now that you've made the change, every time you log into your Windows account or close all full-screen apps, you will be taken to the Desktop mode.
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One-sentence summary -- Open the Desktop mode. Right-click on the taskbar and select "Properties". Check the "When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start" box. Log into your account to see the changes.

Q: Editing the registry will allow you to disable the Windows Update function by providing an exception for how the software runs on your system by causing it to not run. You run the risk of causing your computer to become unstable if the registry is damaged and can be safely repaired by using a restore point. Create a restore point by clicking on Start>Run then type in “%SystemRoot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe” then click on OK to open System Restore. Click on “Create a restore point” and click on Next. Type in a name for the restore point and click on Create. Once the restore point is created, click on Close. The Registry Editor is a program that allows you to edit your Windows Registry. The registry provides information to your system and is used to change the behavior of a program and how it works with Windows. Click on Start>Run then type in “regedit” and press ↵ Enter. The subkey is located in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hierarchy which is designed to contain information for both hardware and software. On the left hand side is the hierarchy of your system’s registry. Expand the following paths: “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options” Right-click on “Image File Execution Options” then click on New>Key. A new subkey will be created and will be prompted to enter a name. Type in wupdmgr.exe then press ↵ Enter. Right-click on “wupdmgr.exe” then click on New>String Value. Type in “Debugger” to name the new string value. Double click on the Debugger string value to enter into the Value Data text field “ntsd --”then click on OK. Quit the registry editor. Windows Update can no longer be opened on your computer unless you revert your edits to the registry or perform a System Restore. You can still manually update Windows by downloading patches from Microsoft’s website.
A: Create a restore point for your computer. Open the Registry Editor. Expand the Image File Execution Options subkey. Add the Windows Update Manager subkey. Add a Debugger string value to the Windows Update Manager subkey.

Problem: Article: Beating procrastination takes a lot of work, and it's best to start with a small goal. Look through your planner for an assignment that's due in a few weeks. Set a personal goal to get that assignment completely finished at least three days before it's due. Write down the days you plan to work on the assignment in your planner, and stick to them. Once you've achieved the goal of getting one assignment done early, do it again! Keep setting new goals until all or of your assignments are scheduled to be done before they're due. Getting distracted with your phone, video games, or friends is a big part of why people procrastinate. If this is you, set a goal of being distracted as little as possible. Put your phone on silent and move it to another room, shut down any computer programs or apps you aren't using for work, and don't keep the TV on in the background. If you can, shut the door to the room you're in to prevent further distractions. Very few people can actually work effectively with music playing. If you like to listen to music while you work but find you aren't getting anything done, try going without it for an hour to see if your concentration improves. It's hard to get over procrastination, so make sure you reward yourself for a job well done! Rewards can be big or small. You can get yourself a cookie for working for an hour without looking at your phone, or you can splurge on a new outfit for handing in all of your assignments at least a day early.
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Set a goal of getting one assignment done before the due date. Set goals for your other assignments. Limit distractions until you're finished working. Reward yourself for meeting your goals.