Q: A soft reset essentially forces the phone to end all of its current processes, turn off, and then restart from a fresh state. No long-term data is lost — you'll still have all of your apps, messages, and contacts saved to your phone after you perform a soft reset. The only data you risk losing is unsaved data in programs that are running when the phone turned off. Because a soft reset is quick, easy, and relatively risk-free, it's a good first step when trying to solve minor issues.  Situations that might call for a soft reset include: You can't seem to receive calls or texts properly Your phone seems slow or "laggy" You can't seem to connect to wifi networks that you know are broadcasting correctly Your touch screen seems unresponsive or erratic An app has become frozen or unresponsive To start the soft reset process, close any applications that are currently open. Be sure to save anything that you're working on, like important texts or emails (note however, that most modern phones will automatically save drafts of your messages.) If the reason for the soft reset is that one of your applications is frozen and won't close, you don't have to waste time trying to close it. Just proceed to the next step. When you're ready to start your soft reset, slide off the rear casing. Carefully lift the battery out of its slot. This will cause the phone to immediately turn off. Give the phone a brief chance to "cool down" after removing the battery by waiting at least a few seconds. Then, simply replace the battery and turn the phone back on as you normally would by holding the power button down for a few seconds. This brief waiting period is something that's also frequently recommended when resetting everything from desktop computers to network routers. The reason for this has to do with capacitors — small structures inside most modern electronic devices that store electric charge. Ten seconds is about how long it takes for most capacitors to discharge. Thus, waiting ten seconds before restarting your phone allows you to be sure that it's 100% "dead" before turning it back on. Another (slightly longer) way to soft reset your phone is simply to turn it off like you normally would by holding down the power button. Select "Power off" or "Restart" from the menu that pops up. Note, however, that if your phone is frozen, you may not be able to get a response this way, so removing the battery will be necessary. Note that some sources of tech knowledge (including executives from companies like Apple) recommend powering off a phone at least once every few days to preserve battery life. Since performing a soft reset by turning your phone off is so quick and easy, you may want to make it part of your regular schedule, especially if there are times of the day when you don't use it (like at night.) Another reason this can be a good idea is because it gives the phone a chance to (literally) cool off. The heat that can result from continuous use can eventually cause the lithium ion batteries in most phones to degrade.
A: Use a soft reset for minor problems and service hiccups. Close all applications. Remove the phone's battery. Wait at least ten seconds before turning the phone back on. Alternatively, just use the power button. Consider powering off your phone semi-regularly.

Q: Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan.  If you prefer a thinner butter, add a bit more apple juice. This recipe makes it very thick. You can also add 1/2 teaspoon of allspice to the recipe, or substitute, increase, or decrease the spices to taste. Adding 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of whiskey and 1/4 cup of maple syrup are other options. Bring the ingredients to a boil over a medium heat. Reduce to a low heat and cover.  Some suggest letting it simmer uncovered. Pumpkin butter can splash everywhere, so you may want to cover and prop the lid open with a spoon to let the steam out. You can also cook the pumpkin butter in a crock pot. Cook on low for 6 hours, or until thick. Let the mixture simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the mixture reaches your desired consistency.  Stir often with a whisk, since it can stick to the bottom of the saucepan. After the mixture has cooled to room temperature, transfer the pumpkin butter to sterile jars, or even Tupperware. You can store it in the refrigerator for two to three weeks. You can freeze the butter for up to a year. Do not can pumpkin butter. The USDA recommends against this.
A: Combine the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer. Pour into a container.

Q: Sit and stand with your back straight. Keep your shoulders back.  Good posture conveys poise and confidence. Even when you don't feel confident, projecting confidence to the world makes you more attractive. Some studies show that good posture can act as a positive feedback loop when it comes to confidence. Maintaining good posture can actually boost your mood and build confidence on its own. Keep this in mind if you have a lot of anxiety and feel intimidated by a potential partner. Even the most confident people can hide insecurity. Reminding yourself that it's ok to feel nervous will help you to keep it from showing through. If your confidence is low, it may be difficult to make proper eye contact with others. Holding your gaze for the appropriate amount of time will make you appear more confident, likeable, and attractive to the other person.  When you're speaking with someone one-on-one, make eye contact for 7-10 seconds before looking elsewhere. If you're in a group, this should be 3-5 seconds.  When breaking contact, look to the side or up slightly to appear confident and self-assured. Looking down at your shoes makes you seem anxious or submissive.  Don’t make eye contact for too long. When you "stare," you can come off as intimidating or creepy. The more comfortable you are with yourself, the easier building confidence will be. Even if great self-esteem doesn’t come naturally to you, there are many ways of cultivating it on your own.  Exercise mindfulness and positive self-talk. This can be as simple as telling yourself a few affirmations every morning in the mirror. Avoid admonishing yourself when you make a mistake and instead simply resolve to do better next time.  Write down a list of things you like about yourself. Read it every time you need to cheer up. Set realistic goals. Pick things that you know you can do with some effort. (For example, "learn how to mountain climb" rather than "climb Mount Everest.") Celebrate each step on your way to fulfill that goal.
A: Maintain good posture. Remember that other men may be just as nervous as you are. Make and hold eye contact longer. Love and accept yourself for who you are.

Q: YouTube Red is a premium subscription service offered by YouTube. One of its incentives is an ad-free viewing experience.   After the first month, a YouTube Red account is $9.99/month. You should have at least two payment options here:   Add new credit or debit card - Check this option if you want to use a credit or debit card to pay for YouTube Red. Unfortunately, you can't use a prepaid Visa here.  Add new PayPal account - Check this option if you want to use your PayPal account to pay for YouTube Red.  Existing payment option - If you have a card number saved on your Google account, you can select this option to use it by default. If you're setting up a new card or PayPal account, you'll need to enter your payment info (e.g., card number or email address). Your YouTube Red subscription should begin immediately, complete with an absence of ads. You may need to exit your browser and re-open YouTube in order for the ads to completely disappear.
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Open the YouTube Red page. Click Try it Free. Enter your Google username and password. Review your payment options. Check the box next to your preferred option. Click Buy.