If you switch back and forth between Desktop and Modern (the UI that Windows 8 uses), you may want to pin your most used Modern apps to your Desktop's taskbar. This will let you easily open them while in Desktop mode. You can pin any of your Live Tiles, or move down to the All Apps screen and pin any of the apps listed. This will add a shortcut to the app on your Desktop taskbar. This is especially useful if you want to get rid of the Store button that appears on the taskbar after updating to 8.1.
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One-sentence summary -- Open the Start screen. Right-click on the app you want to pin. Select "Pin to taskbar". Right-click on pinned apps and select "Unpin this program from the taskbar" to remove it.


Think about how your kid plays, how old they are, and how they could realistically use the space. It's easy to design a room that you'd like for yourself but remember that kids have very different needs than adults. Their personality will also play a big part in how they enjoy the room and what they'll need to get the most from their room.  For example, a bench at the foot of the bed is useful for you to get ready in the morning, but your child wouldn't use one. For example, are they more bookish? If so It's probably more important to have a reading area with a comfy place to sit than a larger play area that they'll never use. But it depends on them! Kids benefit from open floor space in a way that adults do not, so try to find ways to give them as much space as possible. A good way to do this is to make some spaces do double duty. A loft bed, for example, is not only fun for your child but allows you to tuck away items like a dresser and a desk, so that your child has the rest of the room to play in. When arranging furniture in a room, it's a good idea to try to group the furniture items by function. For example, put the dresser and bed next to each other because those are the functional items of the room, and have another area that's for play and contains bookshelves and toys. You can even use furniture to divide a room into smaller sections. Make a secret bed cove by placing the bed against the back wall and then placing big book shelves across in front of it. Your child will love their secret hide out! Remember: you don't want big furniture in a small room if you can help it. If your child's bedroom is small, don't take up all the space to move around with big beds and dressers that they don't really need. You should also remember that kids are small...a big bed that they have to jump to get in to isn't going to help them a lot, for example.
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One-sentence summary -- Consider your kid's needs. Double up as much space as you can. Group spaces. Scale furniture to the kids and the room.


Fill the lower chamber of your moka pot with water and set the strainer on top. Fill the strainer with your espresso-ground coffee and wipe away any grounds on the edge. Screw on the top of the pot and set it on your stove over low heat. Heat the espresso until you hear gurgling and the water boils. Turn off the heat once the moka pot is full of espresso. Stir the pot and use the espresso right away.  Avoid packing down the espresso in the strainer. This can clog your moka pot. You should heat the moka pot for 5 to 7 minutes.
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One-sentence summary -- Make your espresso in a moka pot.


When getting ready to stay over, you want as big a bag as possible. Do not rely on your purse alone to carry all you need to your boyfriend's place, especially if you plan on staying for the weekend instead of just a few days.  If you have a backpack, this can be a good choice as long as you're a light packer. If you're the type to bring several changes of clothes, and any cosmetic products, this may be a bad option. Something like a small duffel bag or a gym bag may work well if you tend to pack a little extra. Even if you know your cycle, your period could always come a little early. Just in case, pack some pads or tampons in a separate toiletry bag. You do not want to be stranded at your boyfriend's without necessary feminine products. You never want to be away from home and have no way to charge your phone. Even if your boyfriend has the same type of phone as you, bringing a phone charger is a good courtesy. Things may get frustrating if you both need to charge your phone at the same time. If you stay over at your boyfriend's a lot, you may want to splurge on a second charger and keep it at his place. This way, you won't be stuck in a pinch if you stay over again and forget your charger. Unless you already have your own toothbrush at your boyfriend's place, make sure you pack that as well. If you have a strong preference for a certain type of floss, mouthwash, or toothpaste, you may want to take that along as well.  Make sure to pack your toothbrush in a plastic bag or plastic toothbrush container. You do not want it to get messy in your bag. It's a good idea to have a separate toiletries bag to pack these kinds of products. If you're on a medication you take every day, make sure to bring it along. If you're prone to something like a headache or a stomach problem, you may want to also pack some over-the-counter medication. If you're on birth control, make sure to pack this. It's important you take your pill every day to prevent pregnancy. If you have intercourse with your boyfriend while staying overnight, you want to be able to take your pill the next day as usual. What you bring for your hair depends on you. If you usually simply wash and brush it, it may be no more than shampoo and conditioner. If you use special styling products, bring these as well.  If you plan to go out at any point, you may need a good number of styling products on hand. However, if you're just hanging out, you may not need to bring all that much. If you're bringing a lot of product over, consider buying travel sized containers of the products you use. This will free up space in your bag. You want to make sure you stay smelling fresh the whole time you're at your boyfriend. You do not want to end up with no deodorant after a morning shower and end up sweating throughout the day. Pack your regular deodorant before heading out for the night. As you'll be sleeping over, you will probably want pajamas to sleep in. Pack some clean pajamas you feel comfortable wearing in front of your boyfriend. In a pinch, you may be able to use one of your boyfriend's t-shirts as PJ's, but you don't want to assume anything. Pack a pair of your own just in case.
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Choose a big enough bag. Make sure to keep feminine products on hand. Do not forget your phone charger. Pack your toothbrush. Remember to pack any medication you need. Pack all your hair essentials. Do not forget deodorant. Pack some pajamas.