Look at the cable box. Is it showing a number or is the screen blank? If it's showing a number, it's probably already on. Get the remote control for the cable box. Sometimes it is different than the one for the TV. On this Comcast remote, you would press the "All On" button. If this remote controls both your TV and your cable box, it will turn both of them on at the same time. If it only controls your cable box, proceed to the next step. If the TV doesn't turn on, something might be wrong with the remote. Check the batteries or, if it's a universal remote, press the "TV" button and try the power button again. If the TV turns on but you're not seeing a channel (just a blue screen, or the phrase "no signal"):  Check that the cable box is indeed on. Check that the TV is on the correct channel to receive a signal from the cable box. In many cases, this is channel "zero".
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One-sentence summary -- Make sure the cable box is on first. Press the power button on the TV remote.


such as starting to do your laundry before s/he gets on it, after his/her mentioning wanting to do laundry soon—especially if it's at night, when you would force the other person to wait for the next day. Also, if you do it first, then hurry; cut corners. If you hear the buzzer, do not ignore it (especially the washer). If questioned, say that you will put your laundry in the dryer quickly, and use a "less dry" setting to get it out right away, and avoid shrinkage, of course! You can use it as an excuse to do their stuff, and to beat them to cleaning when they want to do it! Avoid moving their stuff around, especially papers or small valuables that you know they get a bit touchy about. You will make them happy and you will keep a fight from starting. If your roommate or relative is a bit on the obsessive (OCD) side, be sure to not misplace little things around the house all the time. Also, don't purposely leave a cup in the sink, papers on the table and in chairs, shoes and socks/stockings strewn down the hall...
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One-sentence summary -- Avoid one-up-man-ship: Clean up the house quietly—for example at night, when the other is talking about heading off to bed.


It's important to use the right type of USB-to-USB cable, as there is more than one variety. The only USB-to-USB cable that should be used to connect two PCs is a called a “bridging cable,” sometimes also referred to as a “USB data transfer cable,” “USB networking cable,” or “USB link cable.” The correct cable has an electronic circuit at the center (you'll see the bulge) and male USB connectors at both ends. Do this before plugging the cable into the computers. The cable likely came with a CD or DVD containing software. Insert the disc and run the installer when it appears on the screen. If it doesn't launch automatically, press ⊞ Win+E to launch the File Explorer, then navigate to your CD/DVD ROM drive on the left side of the screen. Double-click on the file called “setup” or “installer.”  If the cable didn't come with software, go to the manufacturer's website and look for a section called “Software” or “Drivers.” Download the software made specifically for your cable. Do this on both computers. If you are given the opportunity to select a “mode,” select “link” mode (may be called “bridge” or “transfer” mode). Try not to stretch the cable out too much. If the cable must be pulled taut to connect the computers, move the computers closer to one another to avoid breaking the cable. No matter how the software was installed, there should  be an entry for it in the Start menu. Click “Start,” go to “All Programs” or “All Apps,” and select the software from the menu. From this point, you won't need to keep switching back and forth between computers to transfer files—everything can be done from one computer. Notice that the software looks like a file manager with  two windows (called “local” and “remote”)—one for each computer. The Local window displays files on the computer you're currently using, and Remote shows the files on the other computer. If you'd like to copy something from the remote computer to the one you're using, drag the desired file from the Remote window the desired destination in the Local window. You'll also be able to drag files from the local computer to the remote computer the same way.
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One-sentence summary -- Get a USB-to-USB bridging cable. Install the software on both computers. Plug each end of the USB cable into a USB port on each computer. Launch the transfer software on both computers. Browse one computer's files from the other. Share files.


Undo is the first item you will find under the Edit pull down on the menu bar. You can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl-Z for this function also. Once you use Undo you will find Redo as an option in its place.  The rest of the menu, Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Find, Find Next, Replace, Go To, Select All, and Time/Date, are standard in nearly all Windows programs that deal with word documents. The “Go To” option is only available if Word Wrap is disabled and if your document contains numbered lines. Notepad defaults with Word Wrap turned off. Unless Word Wrap is enabled, all text you type will be on the same line until you press the “Return” key and the line will scroll indefinitely. In order to fix this, open the next pull down on the menu bar. Word Wrap is the first option you will see. Simply select Word Wrap and your document will be adjusted accordingly. Select Font from the Format option on the menu bar. Now, you have the ability to select from a series of preloaded fonts, choose options for Bold, Italics/Oblique, or Bold/Italics. You can also select your font size from this window.  A change in font affects the entire document. You cannot use one type of font on one part of the document and another type on another part. From the dropdown menu item listed as “Script” in the Font window, you can find characters that are not available in the standard “Western” style fonts. The only option you will find is called “Status Bar.” This option is also only available when Word Wrap is disabled. When word Wrap is disabled, a notification will display on the lower border of your document window showing you where your cursor is located in the document. It is recommended that you enable Word Wrap. Adjust the font as you desire and remember that it will be consistent with the entire document text. Note that the “Tab” key will move your cursor ten spaces across your text line, unlike Microsoft Word, which moves five spaces. Once you have finished, navigate to the “Save As” option from the File pull down on the menu bar. Notepad uses the default folder “My Documents” on Windows 7, and the “OneDrive” folder on Windows 8.1.  If you would like to save your document in a different place, simply browse your preferred folder from the “Save As” window and select it. Notepad will switch to this choice for future documents. Remember that all of your files will be saved with the .txt extension. Click on the File menu and then select the Print option from the dropdown. This will bring you to a separate window where you can select the printer and options you would like, and click print. To change the settings that determine how your printed document will look, click the File menu, and then click Page Setup:  To change the paper size, tap or click a size in the Size list. To change the paper source, tap or click a tray name or a feeder in the Source list. To print the file vertically, click Portrait; to print the file horizontally, click Landscape. To change the margins, enter a width in any of the Margins boxes.
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Become familiar with the “Edit” tab on the menu bar. Enable Word Wrap. Adjust your font. Use the “View” pull down from the menu bar. Start typing. Save your document. Print your finished document.