On some phones, there will be a physical button that takes you straight to your contacts. That will be indicated by a label on the main menu that says contacts, near the button that opens it. On some, you'll have to scroll through the menu to find the contacts application.  Smartphones will have an app for contacts, or it will be an option in the phone menu. Once you've opened your contacts, find the name of the person you'd like to send a message to.  You should be able to either search (entering the first letters of the person's name) or scroll to find who you'd like to reach.  On a non-smartphone, you'll hit the "Okay" or "Select" button. On a smartphone, you'll generally just tap the person's name to open the contact details. Look for something that says "send message" or, on a smart phone, a message icon (usually a cartoon-like speech bubble icon).  Selecting this option should take you to a window where you can compose your message. Type your message and select send.
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One-sentence summary -- Open your contacts on your phone. Open the contact of the person you want to message. Select the message option.


Scoop up a generous amount of the paste so you can completely cover the item. Aim to get the paste on all of the bristles if you can.  If you need more baking soda as you go, simply dip your brush back into the dish. If you don’t have an extra toothbrush handy, use a cotton swab instead. Never use a dirty toothbrush or you could damage your jewelry or spread germs. Lay a clean towel next to the sink, and put your jewelry on top after you rinse it clean. Leave the jewelry on the towel for 5-10 minutes to ensure it dries completely.
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One-sentence summary -- Dip a clean toothbrush into the paste to get some on the bristles. Place your jewelry on a towel to let it dry.


Perhaps you see your boyfriend talking to another girl or find out your friend got the exact truck you want. Instead of freaking out, calm yourself instead. Take a deep breath in through your nose for five seconds, and then exhale slowly through your mouth. Do this until you feel calm. If you want to address the issue, do so only when you’ve calmed down. For instance, if you see your boyfriend talking to a girl, calm down first, then approach him and say ‘hello’ to both of them. She may just be a friend or classmate. Social media floods you with images of people sharing fragments of their lives that might spark your jealousy. But, what you may not know is the girl who constantly posts pics of the flowers her boyfriend gets her may be unhappy in her relationship. People tend to only post things that show them in a positive light, so stay off social media while you’re overcoming your jealousy. If you can’t stay off of social media, unfollow or unfriend the people you’re jealous of. When you’re feeling jealous, you might resort to name-calling or trying to diminish the accomplishments of others. However, this only shows your insecurity and makes others feel bad. Instead of being negative, keep your comments to yourself or compliment them. For instance, if your girlfriend comes home telling you about her new coworker, don’t say something like, “Oh, so since he’s so smart, you wanna go out with him now?” Allow your significant other to tell you things without fear of rudeness. If you're very jealous of a sibling, best friend, or significant other, and have been for years, tell them. Getting it off your chest can help you move on from this negative feeling and clear the air. For instance, you might say, “Sis, I know that I’ve been a bit rude to you for a while. But when you got into Stanford and I didn’t, it hurt me. I’ve been so jealous of you because I feel like you’re living my dream. I know it’s not your fault, and I wish I didn’t feel this way.”
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One-sentence summary -- Take a few deep breaths when you start feeling jealous. Stay off social media. Avoid criticizing or using sarcasm. Confess your feelings if the person is close to you.


If possible, you will want to backup your data before wiping the computer, as all data will be completely erased. You will need a Windows 7 installation disk or alternative OS (such as Linux, which is free) as the OS will also be wiped and you will need a new one if you wish to use the computer again. You will need to download a program for securely wiping your computer. DBAN is a common program but there are also others, like Active@KillDisk. Be sure to download the program from a reputable source. You will need the program on some kind of storage device from which your computer can load.  This should occur automatically. If it doesn’t, you may need to enable this in your BIOS settings. Start the computer and as it is loading press F10 or F12 (depending on your system and keyboard) to access the Boot menu. From there you can specify to boot from a USB or CD first. Turn the computer off and when you reboot it should start from the specified device. Once the computer boots from the disk, the fastest method to wipe the computer will be to type in “dodshort”. You can also open the interactive mode if you want more options. Hit enter and it will start wiping. Once it is done, reinstall your operating system and your computer should once again be functional. You will only need to restore files from your backup.
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Backup all of your data. Have a replacement OS. Download Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN). Put the program on a CD or USB. Plug in or insert the wipe program disk or USB. Boot the computer from the disk or USB. Type “dodshort”. Hit enter. Reinstall your operating system.