It's a blue "e" with a yellow band on it. This option is in the upper-right corner of the Internet Explorer window. It's near the bottom of the drop-down menu. This is at the top of the Internet Options window. This button is under the "Local Area Network (LAN) settings" heading near the bottom of the page. It's below the "Proxy server" heading. Change the following fields as needed:   Address - Edit the proxy's URL.  Port - Change the port that the proxy uses to connect through your Firewall. Doing so saves your changes. These settings will also apply to Google Chrome.

Summary: Open Internet Explorer. Click Settings . Click Internet options. Click the Connections tab. Click LAN settings. Check the "Use a proxy server for your LAN" box. Edit your proxy's information. Click Apply.


This can be accessed from Start > All Apps (or All Programs) > Firefox on Windows and Applications > Firefox on OSX. Some Firefox add-ons can be acquired outside of the built-in add-on interface. Navigate to the website that hosts your desired extension file and download it. Firefox extension files use the .xpi filetype (cross-platform installer).  XPI files can be acquired from external installation links by right-clicking and selecting “Save Link As…” if you prefer to install manually or want installers for archiving purposes. Firefox uses the desktop as the default download destination. A notification will appears to the left of the address bar that an external source wants to install an add-on. Press “Install” in the notification and restart Firefox if necessary.

Summary: Open Firefox. Search the internet for Firefox extensions. Drag and drop XPI file in Firefox window. Verify Installation.


How you purchased your Betta can tell you a little about his or her sex. Male bettas are typically sold exclusively in the typical "pet store" because of their bright colors and large fins. These are typically male traits, and, consequently, most pet stores sell and stock only male Bettas. Female Bettas are typically sold by aquarium enthusiasts or higher-end aquarium stores. Many pet store staffers are more knowledgeable about pets than you. However, their expert knowledge may be limited by their own pet interests. When consulting a pet store staff worker about the sex of a Betta, consider asking if they have ever personally bred Bettas, or if they have to look at the label before telling you if a Betta is male or female. When in doubt, assume the fish is male. When males are ready to mate, they typically create bubbles on the surface of the water. They create hundreds or thousands of little tiny bubbles that group together. This is in preparation for tending to fertilized eggs. Male Bettas typically tend to be the primary caregivers for their offspring. Both male and female Betta fish have a membrane under their gills that is a different color than their body. Usually, the beard is brown or black in coloration. Males tend to have larger beards than females. You may only be able to see the female's beard with when her gills are closed if you look hard enough. Males tend to be more obvious even when the gills are open.

Summary: Consider the method of purchase. Look for bubble nests. Check your Betta's gills for a beard.


Sit down with your schedule for the week and use it to make a list of meals. Consider how busy your day is and how much time you have to prepare food each day. You should also keep the weather in mind so you plan meals you actually want to eat. For example, if you'll be running errands or working all weekend, you'll want meals that are simple to prepare. Or if it looks like the weather will be extremely hot for several days in a row, plan to make meals that don't require turning on the oven. Look over the list of meals you've made and ask yourself if you'll be excited about eating them. If there are meals you don't really want to eat, you'll be less likely to actually make them. Instead, schedule meals that inspire you or stick with your favorites. To get inspiration, try a new recipe or ingredient every week. You might just find a new favorite flavor. Once you've got a list of meals, look through your pantry to see what ingredients you already have and what you'll need to buy. Write down the ingredients you need to get and only buy what you'll need for the week (or however long it is between your shopping trips). Divide your grocery list into sections to make grocery shopping faster and more efficient. For example, create a produce, meat or dairy, dry goods, and frozen section on your list. Planning your meals and following a grocery list will really help you reduce your grocery bill. Remind yourself to only buy what you need for the week, especially when it comes to produce. Try to balance your budget by considering the cost of your meals. For example, if you want to splurge and make an expensive meal one night, you might want to eat leftovers or a few inexpensive meals to balance out your grocery budget. It might seem like a good idea to stock up when your grocery store runs sales, but you'll either need to store or use large portions of food which can be difficult. Instead, only buy what you'll need for the week. Use the bulk bins to measure out just what you'll need or use the meat counter to buy small cuts. If a recipe calls for an ingredient and you'll only need a very small amount of it, check if there are any substitutions you could do instead of buying a new ingredient.
Summary: Make a weekly meal plan according to your schedule. Plan meals that you enjoy. Write down a grocery list. Stick to your grocery list to stay on-budget. Buy smaller portions.