Problem: Article: Pour 1 cup (250 mL) clean, sorted lentils into a small to medium saucepan and add twice as much water. You can cook as few or as many lentils as you would like using this method. No matter how many lentils you plan on cooking, though, make sure that the ratio of lentils to water is 1 portion of lentils per 2 portions of water. Heat the water on the stove using medium-high heat. Allow the water to reach a rapid simmer, but avoid letting it come to a rolling boil.  You should see many small bubbles coming to the surface during a rapid simmer. During a rolling boil, large bubbles that almost resemble waves will come to the surface. Leave the saucepan uncovered. Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low, dropping the contents of the saucepan down to a gentle simmer.  During a gentle simmer, you should only be able to see minor bubble formation. You may even see a small amount of movement in the lentils, but the movement should not be violent. Keep an eye on the lentils as they cook. If necessary, you may add more water during the cooking time, but only add enough to make sure that the lentils are just barely covered. Leave the saucepan uncovered. Covering the saucepan traps more heat inside and makes it nearly impossible to drop the water movement down to that of a slow simmer. The end result of a covered pot is mushy lentils. Note that older lentils may take longer to cook. These lentils are also more likely to shed their skins while they simmer. Allow the lentils to stand for 5 to 10 minutes so that they absorb more of the water. If you like tenderness and texture of your lentils after they have boiled for 20 to 30 minutes, though, you can skip this step and move directly to the next one. As the lentils absorb more of the water, they will only become softer. Pour the contents of the saucepan through a fine-mesh colander or strainer to separate the water from the lentils. When done, return the lentils to the saucepan. Stir 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) salt into the lentils. Taste, and add more salt as needed.  Note that salt and acidic ingredients should only be added to lentils after they finish cooking. Adding them before or during the cooking process will cause the lentils to remain hard and crunchy. You should still stir the salt in while the lentils are warm, though, since doing so will allow the lentils to absorb more of the taste than they would if you added the salt after the lentils cooled. Note that this step completes the cooking process.
Summary: Combine the lentils and 2 cups (500 mL) water. Bring to a rapid simmer. Simmer the water for 20 to 30 minutes. Let stand. Strain. Add salt to the lentils.

Problem: Article: Many programs will install extensions that start up with your computer. They are designed to provide quick access to that program, but too many can significantly increase your startup time. The icons here are programs that have started up with your computer. Click the arrow (Double Arrow) on the left to expand and see all the icons. The method for removing individual programs varies, but in general right-clicking on the icon will bring up a menu. In this menu, there may be an option to remove it from the startup. If not, there is usually an Options, Preferences, or Tools menu where you can adjust the startup settings. Some programs will not appear in the notification area, but still start when the system does. To remove unseen programs, go to the Start menu and type "msconfig". Select programs you don’t want to start and click Disable. This will prevent them from starting with Windows. Be sure that you know what you are disabling; you can disable critical Windows services in this screen that can keep Windows from functioning properly.
Summary: Remove unnecessary programs from startup. Look in the notification area in the bottom-right corner of the desktop. Select the programs that you don’t need at startup. Remove unseen programs.

Problem: Article: Mobil One and other oil manufacturers recommend checking engine oil levels before driving your vehicle, when the oil is still cold. However, some manufacturers will recommend checking the oil after you've warmed up the engine, so check your owner's manual to find the specific recommendations for your vehicle. You want the oil to be in the oil pan, not in the engine as it will be while you're driving. Immediately after driving, the oil level will appear lower, making it easier to overfill the oil. If you want to check the oil and have been driving the vehicle, wait five or ten minutes to let it settle into the oil pan before checking it.  In very cold weather, it may be appropriate to drive the car around a bit first to get the oil loosened up and less viscous before checking it. Let the engine run for a few minutes, then let it cool down for five before you check it. Many people disagree about whether or not the oil should be checked hot or cold. Some manufacturers recommend checking engine oil warm, and it's perfectly fine to do so as long as you're looking at the right line. There will appear to be "less" oil on the gauge when the oil is colder, but the oil will thin out as the vehicle runs up to normal operating temperature. Synthetic oil expands more when it is hot than "regular" oil does, so it may be best to check your oil cold if you use synthetic oil. Talk to your mechanic if you aren't sure. To get an accurate reading, you'll also need to make sure the oil isn't sloshed to one side of the pan, which can give you a slightly inaccurate reading. Try to find a relatively flat surface on which to park and check your oil. When you check your oil, it's important that you have a couple of paper towels or some other cloth that you can use to wipe it off and check the consistency of the oil. Paper towels usually work best, because it gives you a nice white backdrop contrast to examine the color. Also a great way to keep your hands clean.
Summary: Refer to your owner's manual. Park the car on a flat even surface. Get some paper towels or an old rag.

Problem: Article: Do this by double-clicking the browser's icon shortcut on the desktop.  This will prevent the plugin from running with Chrome on startup. Do this by hitting the “X” button in the red box in the upper-right corner of the Google Chrome browser window, and then launching it again through the browser shortcut on your desktop.
Summary:
Launch your Google Chrome browser. Type in or paste chrome://plugins/ in the address bar at the top of the screen then hit Enter. You will be taken to the plugins window, which lets you configure the plugins that run on Chrome. Locate the plugin you want to disable and click on the “Disable” button beside it. Restart Chrome.