The flavor of very thin steaks can easily be overwhelmed by a dry rub. Choose steaks that are at least 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) thick. Look for cuts of steak that are well marbled with little or no connective tissue. Great choices are ribeye steaks, t-bone steaks, New York strip steak, and sirloin steaks.

Summary: Choose 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) thick cut steaks.


Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. This is at the top of the Apple drop-down menu. It's a globe-shaped icon in the middle of the System Preferences window. You'll find this button in the lower-right side of the window. This tab is on the far-left side of the row of tabs at the top of the window. It's near the top of the window. The series of numbers to the right of the "IPv4 Address" heading is your Mac's specific IP address.

Summary: Open the Apple menu . Click System Preferences…. Click Network. Click Advanced. Click TCP/IP. Find the "IPv4 Address" heading. Note your Mac's IP address.


Managing a chronic illness often requires a wide range of strategies, which can be overwhelming. Ask your doctor questions about your illness when you go for appointments, but also ask them where to get more information on managing your condition. For example, your doctor may be able to provide you with informational pamphlets, suggest medical websites, or point you towards organizations that provide resources for people with your chronic illness. It's important to follow your doctor's recommendations for managing your condition. Ask your doctor what you can do to manage your chronic illness. This may include a wide range of things, such as:  Taking your medications as directed Changing your diet Exercising Quitting smoking Going to physical therapy Reporting any changes in your condition to your healthcare team Once you have identified the best way to manage your chronic illness, set some goals to help keep you focused and motivated. Choose something that you can control and set a SMART goal (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-based goal) for yourself.  For example, if your doctor has identified getting 30 minutes of daily exercise as something that will help to lower your blood pressure, then set a goal for yourself to “take two 15 minute walks around your neighborhood every day.” If your doctor has recommended cutting out all sources of gluten to manage your celiac disease, then your goal might be to “start reading labels on products to check for gluten before you buy them.” If you have prescription medications for your chronic illness, take them exactly as your doctor has instructed. Read the instructions that came with your medication and ask your doctor or pharmacist if anything is unclear. For example, if you have been prescribed an anti-inflammatory medication to help ease the symptoms of arthritis, then make sure that you take your medication every day. In some situations, you may need to consult with healthcare professionals other than your primary care physician to manage your chronic health condition. These may include dietitians, physical therapists, therapists, or specialist physicians, such as a pulmonologist (lung doctor) or cardiologist (heart doctor). Let your doctor and any specialists know what you are doing to manage your condition, medications you take, and any other information they might need to know to help you. They are unlikely to talk with each other, so you will have to keep track of what each professional recommends for you.

Summary: Learn as much as you can about your condition. Consult with a doctor on the best approach to managing your condition. Identify realistic health goals that you can work towards. Take your medications as instructed by your healthcare provider. Seek advice from specialist healthcare providers as needed.


the wood until it is very smooth. Sand the entire surface with a hand sander or an electric sander to get rid of rough areas and imperfections. If your wood is pretty rough to start with, begin sanding with a rough sandpaper with a grit of 100 or 120. Progress from rougher grit to finer grit sandpapers, which allows you to reduce major irregularities before achieving a fine finish. To get a very smooth surface you should end with 400 grit sandpaper.  Even if your wood already feels pretty smooth, take the time to run 400-grit sandpaper over it before sealing it. This will ensure that the surface is completely smooth once the sealant is applied. Sand with the grain, which means that you need to follow the lines of the wood grain straight back and forth. This will help you avoid leaving behind swirly marks on the surface. Wipe the entire surface several times. This will help you avoid getting wood particles stuck in your sealant, which will create an imperfect surface.  A tac cloth is a special sticky cloth that is specially made to remove the dust from the surface of wood after sanding. Tac cloth will remove even fine particles that resist removal from a cloth. Avoid using water on unsealed wood, because it can alter the wood's grain and create roughness. the wood to change the color or to highlight the grain, if desired. Apply the stain before you apply your sealant so that it is able to soak into the surface. There are a variety of colors and types of stains available but most are applied with rags. First you will wipe your stain on the wood and then let it set for a specific amount of time, which is stated on the stain packaging. Then you will wipe off the excess with a clean, dry rag.  The container of your stain will tell you how long you need to wait after applying stain to apply a sealer. Wood stains are available at all hardware and home improvement stores. These products allow you to apply colorant and create a water-resistant surface at the same time. They are a quick-finish option if you have a large surface and not a lot of time to seal it.  For example, many people use this type of combo product with sealing a deck, due to the large surface area that needs to be treated. They are available at all hardware and home improvement stores. These products can typically be applied with a brush or a roller.
Summary: Sand Remove any sawdust from the surface with a dry rag or a tac cloth. Stain Use a stain and sealant combo to complete your project quickly.