Article: Place the plums in a 6-qt to 8-qt (6-L to 8-L) pot, then cover the fruit with 1/2 cup (125 ml) of water. Set the pot on the stove over medium-high heat.  Stir the contents of the pot as they heat up to prevent the plums from burning. If you prefer thinner jam, you can use up to 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) of water. Adding too much water could prevent the jam from setting properly, though. Once the water reaches a full boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Allow the plums to simmer for 5 minutes. Note that it will usually take 5 to 10 minutes for the water to reach a steady, rolling boil. Only reduce the heat after this "full boil" stage has been cleared. Sprinkle the sugar into the pot and add the butter. Turn the heat back up to medium-high and allow the contents to reach another full boil.  Leave the pot uncovered and stir its contents continuously to prevent the plums from burning. The use of butter or margarine is only optional. Adding it can help reduce the amount of foaming, but if the mixture hasn't developed much foam by this point, the butter probably won't be necessary. Add the pectin to the contents of the pot, stirring it into the mixture as quickly as possible. Boil the entire mixture for an additional minute.  Continue stirring the contents of the pot continuously during this final minute. You should also skim off any foam that develops using a large metal spoon. You don't need to use a cooking thermometer to test the jam, but if you do opt to use one, the temperature of the jam will need to reach approximately 220 degrees Fahrenheit (104.4 degrees Celsius). Test the consistency of the jam by removing a spoonful using an ice-cold metal spoon. Let the jam cool on the spoon and note its texture.  Remove the jam from the heat source while testing it to avoid accidentally over-cooking it. Keep the metal spoon submerged in ice water before the test so that it is thoroughly cold by the time you use it. Wait until the mixture cools to room temperature on the spoon. If the jam thickens to your desired consistency, it's ready to use and ready to can. If it's still too thin, boil the jam for another minute and test again.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Place the plums in a stockpot or large saucepan. Simmer the plums for 5 minutes. Add the sugar and butter. Add the pectin. Test the jam.
Article: Resetting your Samsung Galaxy will wipe completely the files, data, and settings, including the passcode. This means that you'll be able to access and use your Samsung Galaxy again, but it won't have any of your files (e.g., photos) on it. Any data that was synchronized with your account may be recoverable once you log back into your Samsung Galaxy after resetting it. If so, the data will be restored automatically. It's usually on the upper-right side of the Samsung Galaxy housing, though you may find it at the top of some tablets. A menu will appear. It's a green image of a circular arrow. Your Samsung Galaxy will begin to restart itself. Tapping Power off will prompt you to enter the password, so you'll need to restart instead. Do this immediately after tapping Restart, and don't let go until you arrive at the "Recovery" screen which resembles a white Android logo on a light-blue screen. The Lock button is the non-volume button on the left side of the Galaxy. Once you arrive at the Recovery screen, let go of the buttons and wait for the black recovery console to appear. This may take several minutes. Press the Volume Down button until this option is selected (usually four presses will do). Doing so confirms your selection of the wipe data/factory reset option. Use either the Volume Up or the Volume Down button to do so. This will prompt your Samsung Galaxy to begin erasing itself. Once the Samsung Galaxy finishes erasing, you'll find yourself back at the recovery console screen; press and hold the Power button to prompt your Samsung Galaxy to restart. From here, you'll be able to set up the Samsung Galaxy as a brand-new phone or tablet.
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Understand how a hard reset works. Press and hold the Power button. Tap Restart. Press and hold the Power, Volume Up, and Lock buttons. Release the buttons. Select wipe data/factory reset. Press the Power button. Select Yes when prompted. Press the Power button again. Restart the Samsung Galaxy.
Article: You can do this style right after you step out of the shower, but you might want to pat your hair dry with a T-shirt or a microfiber towel first so that it is no longer dripping wet. Alternatively, mist your hair with water from a spray bottle. If you have natural hair, apply a generous amount of leave-in conditioner to your damp locks. Start with a keratin treatment oil or cream first, then apply a curl-enhancing cream to combat frizz and add shine. A little bit of oil goes a long way. Start with a pea-sized amount, then use more as needed. You don't need to use oil made specifically for hair. Olive oil, pure argan oil, or coconut oil will also work! Start with a medium-heat setting, then finish off with a cool setting once your hair is about 90% dry. Aim the blowdryer towards the crown of your head. You can then style your hair with or without a side part. If your hairdryer doesn't have a medium setting, start with a high-heat setting. Find any curls that appear frizzy, and wrap them around a hot curling iron for a few seconds, then slide the curling iron out. You don't have to curl every strand--just the ones that appear frizzy or stick out. Mist your hair with a heat protectant before you curl it. This will help keep your curls looking smooth and glossy throughout the day. Start with a pea-sized amount, then use more as needed. Focus on the mid-lengths and ends of your hair.
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Start with damp hair. Apply a keratin treatment, curling cream, or hair oil to create extra shine. Blow dry your hair straight back to create a sleek pixie. Touch up the unruly strands of a bob with a curling iron. Finish off with a shine serum or spray.