INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Click on "Lock the taskbar" to unlock it. The Quick Launch toolbar should be right next to the Start button. Uncheck “Show Title”. You’ll see that the “Quick Launch” label vanishes. Uncheck “Show Text”. Upon doing so, you’ll see the labels disappear: the Quick Launch icons are all now neatly arranged into small icons.

SUMMARY: Right-click the taskbar. Click and hold on the dots near the Quick Launch Bar, then drag it all the way to the left. Right-click on the dots near the Quick Launch Bar. Right-click on the dots near the Quick Launch Bar.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ask them if they want to talk about it. You can say, "I can tell that you've been really upset lately. Is something wrong?" They may want to talk and has been waiting for the invitation. Therefore, listen to their answer. Be silent and don't interrupt. You don't need to offer you words of advice unless they ask. If they don't want to talk about it, respect their choice. They may be too hurt at the moment, feeling that they will break down if they talk about it. They may just need to process the situation and their feelings for a while. Give them some time, and let them know you're there when they feel like talking. Remind them that they're a great person and how much they means to you.  Acknowledge their feelings when they shares her pain. You could say something like, "I know that's got to hurt. I'm sorry you're going through this." Continue to show them kindness and encouragement. Continue to be a loyal friend. Now is not the time to abandon or avoid them.  Don't go around telling others about their problem. If they ask for your advice, then give it. If you don't know what to tell them, then suggest someone else who could, like another trusted friend, a family member, or a professional. If you can't understand, then just listen. You can offer support without encouraging a situation with which you disagree. Don't condemn them and rub salt in their wound. For instance, if they're upset over a fight that they had with their spouse, don't say, "I told you that you should have never married him."  If you can't say anything in their favor, then simply tell them that you're here for them regardless.  Don't minimize their feelings. A hug and a squeeze of the hand speaks volumes. Your friend may be grumpy or short with you, and they may snap at you. Don't take it personally. Ignore it and realize they're not themself. They are under a lot of stress, and you know that they've seen better and happier days.

SUMMARY: Ask them what's wrong. Support them emotionally. Try to understand what your friend is going through. Be patient.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: These are tools that can help you better understand yourself. Do several online tests and collect the results. Then, review all of your results to look for commonalities. This will help you identify your personal qualities and traits that are your strengths.  VIA Character Strengths Assessment (free): http://www.viacharacter.org/www/  University of Kent Strengths test (free): https://www.prospects.ac.uk/planner  Truity Myers-Briggs Type Assessment (free or $29.99): https://www.truity.com/test/type-finder-personality-test-new  Clifton Strengths Assessment by Gallup (costs $49.99): https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/ While you might think of intelligence as just being smart, there are actually multiple types of intelligence. Each type of intelligence is important in different ways. Here are the different types of intelligence that you can possess:  Verbal-linguistic intelligence (words and writing) Logical and mathematical intelligence (abstract logic and numerical reasoning) Spatial and visual reasoning (ability to think in images and visualize accurately) Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence (ability to control your body and handle objects) Musical intelligence (ability to make music) Interpersonal intelligence (ability to understand and relate to others) Intrapersonal awareness (self awareness) Naturalist intelligence (understanding nature) Existential intelligence (understanding life’s deep questions) You may have strengths that you've never recognized. It's hard to know what to look for if you aren't sure what counts as a strength. Look at the following list of strengths and consider which ones you might possess:  Communication skills Empathy Social and emotional intelligence Leadership skills Ability to persuade Ability to analyze Critical thinking skills Strategic thinking skills Problem solving skills Planning skills Organizational skills Technical or mechanical abilities Traits like honesty, integrity, creativity, dependability, and responsibility Artistic ability Writing skills Public speaking skills Teaching skills Project or people management skills Physical coordination Humor

SUMMARY: Take career and strength tests to point you in the right direction. Recognize different types of intelligence within yourself. Learn common skill sets so you can recognize them in yourself.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can get inspired by looking at comics you love and enjoy as a reader. You may be a fan of Marvel comics, with a preference for a particular superhero or series. Or you may be more interested in Japanese comics, such as manga, and use manga titles as inspiration for your comic. Study the drawing style and the storytelling of the comics you admire. You could then use them as a jumping off point for your own comic or get inspired to make a comic you have already made better. You may also think about creating your own version of an existing comic book character, such as a female version of a character or a character who is trans or queer instead of straight. You may put your own on spin on an existing character, being sure not to copy the character exactly. Try to put your original take on the character so it feels like your own. You can also get inspiration by adapting an existing myth or fable for your comic. You may choose a myth that is obscure and not very well known to your audience, such as a Native American myth or a Japanese myth, and use elements of it in your comic. Leaning on an existing myth could allow you to get creative with interesting source material. You may also put an original spin on an existing myth or fable that is well known, such as your own take on the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Doing this could allow you to create a comic that is unique and relatable to your readers. You may also find inspiration by adapting an original work you have written, such as short story or a poem, and turning it into a comic. You may use the storytelling in your story to plan out the comic and use the same characters. You may also improve an existing comic to make it better by using other story ideas you may have in the comic. Combining several story ideas or adding more ideas or characters to the comic could make it better.

SUMMARY:
Study comics you admire. Look to existing myths and fables for inspiration. Take an original story and turn it into a comic.