Input: [Purpose] Lets you jot down things you need to remember and get reminders for them. [iPhone App Name]

Output: Reminders

Identifying Apps on the iPhone 5 Home Screen - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Adjusts settings and preferences for iPhone and apps. [iPhone App Name]

Output: Settings

Identifying Apps on the iPhone 5 Home Screen - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Tracks market movements and individual investments. [iPhone App Name]

Output: Stocks

Identifying Apps on the iPhone 5 Home Screen - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Holds apps like Clock, Calculator, Compass, and Voice Memos. [iPhone App Name]

Output: Utilities Folder

Identifying Apps on the iPhone 5 Home Screen - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Lets you watch videos. [iPhone App Name]

Output: Videos

Identifying Apps on the iPhone 5 Home Screen - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Records audio. [iPhone App Name]

Output: Voice Memos

Identifying Apps on the iPhone 5 Home Screen - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Provides up-to-date, worldwide weather forecasts. [iPhone App Name]

Output: Weather

Identifying Apps on the iPhone 5 Home Screen - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] AAC/M4P [Type] Audio [File Use]

Output: Play music with iTunes

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] AVI [Type] Video [File Use]

Output: Play video clips on any PC with Windows Media Player

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] BMP [Type] Image [File Use]

Output: Store archive images on CD or DVD with Windows Paint

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] JPEG [Type] Image [File Use]

Output: Send photos through e-mail or display them on the web

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MOV [Type] Video [File Use]

Output: Play video clips on PCs and Macs with Apple QuickTime Player

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MP3 [Type] Audio [File Use]

Output: Play music on your hard drive or MP3 player with Media Player

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MPEG [Type] Video [File Use]

Output: Play video clips on PCs, Macs, and Linux computers

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] PDF [Type] Document [File Use]

Output: Share and print high-quality electronic documents

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] PNG [Type] Image [File Use]

Output: Display images on a web page

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] RAR [Type] Archive [File Use]

Output: Archive and compress multiple files into one file

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] TIFF [Type] Image [File Use]

Output: Share files between PCs, Macs, and Linux computers

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] WAV [Type] Audio [File Use]

Output: Add sound effects within Windows 8

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] ZIP [Type] Archive [File Use]

Output: Archive and compress multiple files into one file

PCs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This . . .] Turn on Num lock [. . . Use This Shortcut]

Output: Alt + left Shift

Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This . . .] Turn on Cap lock [. . . Use This Shortcut]

Output: Alt + right Shift

Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This . . .] Turn off Num or Cap lock [. . . Use This Shortcut]

Output: Shift

Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This . . .] Go to top of a page or list [. . . Use This Shortcut]

Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This . . .] Go to bottom of a page or list [. . . Use This Shortcut]

Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This . . .] Insert period [. . . Use This Shortcut]

Output: Space twice

Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This . . .] Capitalize letter [. . . Use This Shortcut]

Output: Press and hold letter

Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This . . .] Insert @ or period for e-mail address [. . . Use This Shortcut]

Output: Space

Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This . . .] Type accented or special character [. . . Use This Shortcut]

Output: Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right

Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This . . .] Switch between input language [. . . Use This Shortcut]

Output: Alt + enter

Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Function] Asc, AscB, or AscW [To Do This]

Output: Convert a character into its ASCII, DBCS, or Unicode numeric value

VBA For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Function] Chr, ChrB, or ChrW [To Do This]

Output: Convert a number into its ASCII, DBCS, or Unicode character

VBA For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Function] CStr [To Do This]

Output: Convert any expression, including any supported data type, into a string

VBA For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Function] CVErr [To Do This]

Output: Create a user-defined error number for your program

VBA For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Function] Format [To Do This]

Output: Change an enumeration or other expression into formatted text

VBA For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Function] InputBox [To Do This]

Output: Get a single input from the program user

VBA For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Function] MsgBox [To Do This]

Output: Display a short message box onscreen

VBA For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Function] Str, Format, or CStr [To Do This]

Output: Convert a number into a string

VBA For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Function] Val, CByte, CCur, CDbl, CDec, CInt, CLng, or CSng [To Do This]

Output: Convert a string into a number

VBA For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Function] Resize [Explanation] Reduce large photos. [Recommendation]

Output: For e-mailing or the Web

Editing Your Digital Photos - For Dummies


Input: [Function] Auto adjustments [Explanation] Automatically perform standard fixes, such as the ones in this table. [Recommendation]

Output: Let the program make the decisions.

Editing Your Digital Photos - For Dummies


Input: [Function] Crop [Explanation] Select an area of the photo to keep while deleting everything outside that area. [Recommendation]

Output: Crop photos to emphasize the subject.

Editing Your Digital Photos - For Dummies


Input: [Function] Red-eye fix [Explanation] A flash causes red-eye or red spots in eyes. [Recommendation]

Output: Convert red spots into black pupils with this function.

Editing Your Digital Photos - For Dummies


Input: [Function] Exposure adjustment [Explanation] Adjust photos which are too light or too dark. [Recommendation]

Output: Fine tune brightness, contrast, shadow, and highlight.

Editing Your Digital Photos - For Dummies


Input: [Function] Straighten [Explanation] Fix photos that show a tilt. [Recommendation]

Output: Adjust along horizontal or vertical lines.

Editing Your Digital Photos - For Dummies


Input: [Function] Panorama [Explanation] Shoot a scene that is too wide or tall for one photo. [Recommendation]

Output: Stitch separate, overlapping photos together into one.

Editing Your Digital Photos - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This ...] Start a slide show [Use This ...] F5 [Use This ..._3] W [To Do This ..._2]

Output: Display a white screen

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This ...] Advance to the next slide [Use This ...] N [Use This ..._3] Escape [To Do This ..._2]

Output: End a slide show

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This ...] Perform the next animation [Use This ...] Enter, Page Down, right arrow, down arrow, or spacebar [Use This ..._3] H [To Do This ..._2]

Output: Go to the next hidden slide

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This ...] Go back to the previous slide [Use This ...] P [Use This ..._3] Ctrl+P [To Do This ..._2]

Output: Display a pen pointer

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This ...] Repeat the previous animation [Use This ...] Page Up, left arrow, up arrow, or backspace key [Use This ..._3] Ctrl+A [To Do This ..._2]

Output: Display an arrow pointer

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This ...] Go to a specific slide [Use This ...] Type the slide number and then press Enter [Use This ..._3] Ctrl+H [To Do This ..._2]

Output: Hide the pointer

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Tap once. [Action]

Output: Touch

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Tap twice in the same location. [Action]

Output: Double-tap

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Touch a spot while keeping your finger pressed down. [Action]

Output: Long-press

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Touch a spot and drag your finger left, right, up, or down. [Action]

Output: Swipe

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Same as swipe: Touch a spot and drag your finger left, right, up, or down. [Action]

Output: Flick

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Touch with two fingers apart and bring them together as you continue to touch the screen. [Action]

Output: Pinch

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Touch with two fingers close together and then spread them apart as you continue to touch the screen. [Action]

Output: Spread

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Touch with two fingers and then pivot them around a central point, like you're dialing the combination on a safe. [Action]

Output: Rotate

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Benefit] Cheaper [How You Tout Benefit]

Output: A more economical value for your money.

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Benefit] Green [How You Tout Benefit]

Output: A relaxing shade of color that will blend nicely with the rest of your furniture.

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Benefit] Faster [How You Tout Benefit]

Output: Will give you more free time.

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Benefit] Better quality copies [How You Tout Benefit]

Output: Enhance your professional image.

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Benefit] More miles per gallon [How You Tout Benefit]

Output: Generates income back to you with real savings in reduced fuel consumption.

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Benefit] Security [How You Tout Benefit]

Output: Sleep better with true peace of mind.

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Benefit] Swimming pool [How You Tout Benefit]

Output: Think of the fun memories you’ll build with your family enjoying the cool waters together.

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Benefit] Barbecue grill [How You Tout Benefit]

Output: Can’t you just smell the steaks sizzling as you enjoy a relaxing dinner in the great outdoors?

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [The Results] Crisp, brightly colored foods with lots of nutrition and flavor, but little fat [What You Need] A wok or large frying pan [How Long?] Lightning-quick — there’s not time. [Tips] Have all your ingredients and sauces prepared ahead of time; cook ingredients in stages. [Technique]

Output: Stir-frying

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [The Results] Healthful, almost fat-free foods whose fresh, natural flavors stand out [What You Need] An electric steamer; a wok or pan with a steamer rack [How Long?] Not too long — as long as it takes to fully cook the food [Tips] Be careful when removing the steamer lid so you don’t get a painful steam burn. [Technique]

Output: Steaming

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [The Results] Softened — not fully cooked — foods that are now ready for complete cooking via another method [What You Need] A wok or pot big enough to hold plenty of boiling water [How Long?] Brief — just a few minutes or long enough to soften [Tips] Make sure to stop the cooking after removing the food the food by rinsing it with or plunging it into cold water. [Technique]

Output: Blanching

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [The Results] Gently cooked, tender, juicy, and flavorful food [What You Need] A wok or pot that can hold enough water to cover the food [How Long?] A while — from a few minutes to more than an hour [Tips] Gentle is the key word: After you bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat and gently cook the food until it’s done. [Technique]

Output: Simmering

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [The Results] Flavorful, tender, morsels from the toughest cuts of meats [What You Need] Same equipment as simmering [How Long?] A long time; normally a couple hours will do the trick [Tips] Browning the meat first adds flavor and color; just be patient and don’t put too much meat in the pan at once. [Technique]

Output: Braising

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [The Results] Food that’s crisp and golden on the outside, tender and fully cooked on the inside [What You Need] An electric fryer; a large pan or wok with a flat bottom or a ring stand [How Long?] Not too long, because the quicker the food fries, the better the texture becomes [Tips] Don’t let the oil temperature drop! Be careful working near the hot oil, too. [Technique]

Output: Deep-frying

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [The Results] Foods with a crisp, caramelized exterior and juicy, tender flesh (but they get that texture from dry, circulating heat rather than from hot oil, as in deep-frying) [What You Need] An oven [How Long?] Depends on the food’s thickness, but generally a longer, less fuel-efficient method [Tips] Make sure that air circulates around the food, and baste it with the marinade or pan juices to add flavor and keep it moist. [Technique]

Output: Roasting

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [The Results] Foods with a distinctively smoky, aromatic flavor [What You Need] A wok, which easily turns into a smoker [How Long?] A longer, slower cooking method [Tips] Choose from many flavoring agents, such as tea and rice, to flavor your smoke. [Technique]

Output: Smoking

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Stir-frying [The Results] Crisp, brightly colored foods with lots of nutrition and flavor, but little fat [How Long?] Lightning-quick — there’s not time. [Tips] Have all your ingredients and sauces prepared ahead of time; cook ingredients in stages. [What You Need]

Output: A wok or large frying pan

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Steaming [The Results] Healthful, almost fat-free foods whose fresh, natural flavors stand out [How Long?] Not too long — as long as it takes to fully cook the food [Tips] Be careful when removing the steamer lid so you don’t get a painful steam burn. [What You Need]

Output: An electric steamer; a wok or pan with a steamer rack

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Blanching [The Results] Softened — not fully cooked — foods that are now ready for complete cooking via another method [How Long?] Brief — just a few minutes or long enough to soften [Tips] Make sure to stop the cooking after removing the food the food by rinsing it with or plunging it into cold water. [What You Need]

Output: A wok or pot big enough to hold plenty of boiling water

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Simmering [The Results] Gently cooked, tender, juicy, and flavorful food [How Long?] A while — from a few minutes to more than an hour [Tips] Gentle is the key word: After you bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat and gently cook the food until it’s done. [What You Need]

Output: A wok or pot that can hold enough water to cover the food

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Braising [The Results] Flavorful, tender, morsels from the toughest cuts of meats [How Long?] A long time; normally a couple hours will do the trick [Tips] Browning the meat first adds flavor and color; just be patient and don’t put too much meat in the pan at once. [What You Need]

Output: Same equipment as simmering

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Deep-frying [The Results] Food that’s crisp and golden on the outside, tender and fully cooked on the inside [How Long?] Not too long, because the quicker the food fries, the better the texture becomes [Tips] Don’t let the oil temperature drop! Be careful working near the hot oil, too. [What You Need]

Output: An electric fryer; a large pan or wok with a flat bottom or a ring stand

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Roasting [The Results] Foods with a crisp, caramelized exterior and juicy, tender flesh (but they get that texture from dry, circulating heat rather than from hot oil, as in deep-frying) [How Long?] Depends on the food’s thickness, but generally a longer, less fuel-efficient method [Tips] Make sure that air circulates around the food, and baste it with the marinade or pan juices to add flavor and keep it moist. [What You Need]

Output: An oven

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Smoking [The Results] Foods with a distinctively smoky, aromatic flavor [How Long?] A longer, slower cooking method [Tips] Choose from many flavoring agents, such as tea and rice, to flavor your smoke. [What You Need]

Output: A wok, which easily turns into a smoker

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Breakfast [Have:] Muesli [Instead of:]

Output: Cornflakes

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Unprocessed oats made into porridge [Instead of:]

Output: Instant porridge oats

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Granary toast [Instead of:]

Output: White toast

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Lunch [Have:] Baked sweet potato with filling [Instead of:]

Output: Jacket potato with filling

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Pitta bread [Instead of:]

Output: White baguette

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Wholegrain bread sandwiches [Instead of:]

Output: Brown bread sandwiches

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Dinner [Have:] Curry with basmati rice [Instead of:]

Output: Curry with white rice

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Spaghetti bolognese [Instead of:]

Output: Shepherd’s pie

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Stir-fry with noodles [Instead of:]

Output: Stir-fry with instant rice

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Desserts [Have:] Bread and butter pudding made with fruit loaf [Instead of:]

Output: Bread and butter pudding made with white bread

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Fruit crumble made with oat topping [Instead of:]

Output: Fruit crumble made with white flour

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Snacks [Have:] Cakes, biscuits, or muffins made with fruit, oats, and wholegrains [Instead of:]

Output: Muffins/cakes/biscuits

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Fruit loaf with ricotta [Instead of:]

Output: White bread and jam

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Wholegrain crispbread with avocado or hummus dip [Instead of:]

Output: White crackers and cheese

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Touch [How to Touch the Screen]

Output: Tap once.

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Double-tap [How to Touch the Screen]

Output: Tap twice in the same location.

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Long-press [How to Touch the Screen]

Output: Touch a spot while keeping your finger pressed down.

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Swipe [How to Touch the Screen]

Output: Touch a spot and drag your finger left, right, up, or down.

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Flick [How to Touch the Screen]

Output: Same as swipe: Touch a spot and drag your finger left, right, up, or down.

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Pinch [How to Touch the Screen]

Output: Touch with two fingers apart and bring them together as you continue to touch the screen.

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Spread [How to Touch the Screen]

Output: Touch with two fingers close together and then spread them apart as you continue to touch the screen.

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Rotate [How to Touch the Screen]

Output: Touch with two fingers and then pivot them around a central point, like you're dialing the combination on a safe.

Mastering Droid X2 Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Breakfast [Instead of:] Cornflakes [Have:]

Output: Muesli

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] Instant porridge oats [Have:]

Output: Unprocessed oats made into porridge

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] White toast [Have:]

Output: Granary toast

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Lunch [Instead of:] Jacket potato with filling [Have:]

Output: Baked sweet potato with filling

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] White baguette [Have:]

Output: Pitta bread

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] Brown bread sandwiches [Have:]

Output: Wholegrain bread sandwiches

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Dinner [Instead of:] Curry with white rice [Have:]

Output: Curry with basmati rice

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] Shepherd’s pie [Have:]

Output: Spaghetti bolognese

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] Stir-fry with instant rice [Have:]

Output: Stir-fry with noodles

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Desserts [Instead of:] Bread and butter pudding made with white bread [Have:]

Output: Bread and butter pudding made with fruit loaf

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] Fruit crumble made with white flour [Have:]

Output: Fruit crumble made with oat topping

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Snacks [Instead of:] Muffins/cakes/biscuits [Have:]

Output: Cakes, biscuits, or muffins made with fruit, oats, and wholegrains

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] White bread and jam [Have:]

Output: Fruit loaf with ricotta

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] White crackers and cheese [Have:]

Output: Wholegrain crispbread with avocado or hummus dip

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Info [Function] Displays the Information screen in the Backstage View where you can see a preview along with statistics about the workbook as well as protect the workbook, check the file for compatibility issues, and manage different versions created by the AutoRecover feature [Hot Key]

Output: Alt+FI

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→New [Function] Displays the New screen in the Backstage View where you can open a blank workbook from one of the available templates [Hot Key]

Output: Alt+FN

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Open [Function] Displays the Open screen in the Backstage view where you can select a new Excel workbook to open for editing or printing [Hot Key]

Output: Alt+FO

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Save [Function] Saves changes to a workbook: When you first select this command for a new workbook, Excel displays the Save As screen in the Backstage view where you designate the place to save the file [Hot Key]

Output: Alt+FS

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Save As [Function] Displays the Save As screen in the Backstage View where you designate the place to save the file followed by the Save As dialog box where you can modify the filename and format that the file is saved in [Hot Key]

Output: Alt+FA

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Print [Function] Displays the Print screen in the Backstage View where you can preview the printout and change the print settings before sending the current worksheet, workbook, or cell selection to the printer [Hot Key]

Output: Alt+FP

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Share [Function] Displays the Share screen in the Backstage View where you can invite people to share the workbook or a link to it (provided it has been saved to your SkyDrive), post the workbook to a social network site, e-mail a copy, or link to the file [Hot Key]

Output: Alt+FH

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Export [Function] Displays the Export screen in the Backstage View where you can change the workbook file type or convert it to an Adobe PDF or Microsoft XPS document [Hot Key]

Output: Alt+FE

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Close [Function] Closes the current workbook without exiting Excel [Hot Key]

Output: Alt+FC

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Account [Function] Displays the Account screen in the Backstage View where you modify your user information, select a new background and theme for all Office 2013 programs, and check on and add connected services such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, as well as get statistical information on your version of Office 2013 [Hot Key]

Output: Alt+FD

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Options [Function] Displays the Excel Options dialog box in the regular worksheet view where you can change default program settings, modify the buttons on the Quick Access toolbar, and customize the Excel Ribbon [Hot Key]

Output: Alt+FT

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This ...] Start a slide show [To Do This ..._2] Display a white screen [Use This ..._3] W [Use This ...]

Output: F5

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This ...] Advance to the next slide [To Do This ..._2] End a slide show [Use This ..._3] Escape [Use This ...]

Output: N

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This ...] Perform the next animation [To Do This ..._2] Go to the next hidden slide [Use This ..._3] H [Use This ...]

Output: Enter, Page Down, right arrow, down arrow, or spacebar

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Input: [To Do This ...] Go back to the previous slide [To Do This ..._2] Display a pen pointer [Use This ..._3] Ctrl+P [Use This ...]

Output: P

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This ...] Repeat the previous animation [To Do This ..._2] Display an arrow pointer [Use This ..._3] Ctrl+A [Use This ...]

Output: Page Up, left arrow, up arrow, or backspace key

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Input: [To Do This ...] Go to a specific slide [To Do This ..._2] Hide the pointer [Use This ..._3] Ctrl+H [Use This ...]

Output: Type the slide number and then press Enter

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This ...] Display a black screen [Use This ...]

Output: B

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Variety] Cerignola [Description]

Output: This enormous olive is sold both green and black. The green variety has a mild and vegetal flavor. When black, the flesh is softer and sweeter, and the pit is much easier to remove.

The Different Types of Olives - For Dummies

Popular Olive Varieties


Input: [Variety] Gaeta [Description]

Output: Small brownish black olive that can be hard to pit, but the flavor, which is reminiscent of nuts, is worth the effort.

The Different Types of Olives - For Dummies

Popular Olive Varieties


Input: [Variety] Kalamata [Description]

Output: A plump, purplish black Greek variety that’s especially popular in U.S. markets and a good choice in most recipes calling for black olives.

The Different Types of Olives - For Dummies

Popular Olive Varieties


Input: [Variety] Niçoise [Description]

Output: This small, brownish purple variety grows in southern France. Removing the large pits from these chewy, flavorful olives is hard.

The Different Types of Olives - For Dummies

Popular Olive Varieties


Input: [Variety] Oil-Cured [Description]

Output: These wrinkled black olives have a meaty, chewy texture and are often very salty.

The Different Types of Olives - For Dummies

Popular Olive Varieties


Input: [Variety] Sicilian Green [Description]

Output: Sometimes called Sicilian Colossals, these oversized olives have a dense, somewhat sour or tart flesh.

The Different Types of Olives - For Dummies

Popular Olive Varieties


Input: [Keys to Press] Alt+1 [Result]

Output: Selects the Home Site tab

SharePoint 2007 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies

General Site Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keys to Press] Alt+3 [Result]

Output: Selects the View All Site Content link

SharePoint 2007 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies

General Site Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keys to Press] Alt+6 [Result]

Output: Selects the Help button

SharePoint 2007 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies

General Site Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keys to Press] Alt+/ (forward slash) [Result]

Output: Selects the Actions button

SharePoint 2007 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies

General Site Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keys to Press] Alt+S [Result]

Output: Selects the site’s Search box

SharePoint 2007 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies

General Site Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keys to Press] Alt+L [Result]

Output: Selects the site’s Welcome menu button

SharePoint 2007 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies

General Site Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Problem] Respiratory illness [Signs] Sneezing, coughing, gasping, swollen face [Possible Actions] Isolate sick birds from the rest of the flock [Common Cause]

Output: Mycoplasmosis (MG), infectious coryza, infectious bronchitis

Chicken Health For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Problem] Feather loss [Signs] All over [Possible Actions] Examine feather shafts for lice [Common Cause]

Output: Normal molt or louse infestation

Chicken Health For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Signs] Head, neck, and shoulders [Possible Actions] Observe flock for signs of feather pecking behavior [Common Cause]

Output: Feather pecking from flock mates, poking head through wire fence

Chicken Health For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Signs] Hen’s back [Possible Actions] Provide hens with protective cloth saddles [Common Cause]

Output: Attention from the rooster

Chicken Health For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Signs] Vent area [Possible Actions] Provide toys and veggie scraps to keep the flock busy [Common Cause]

Output: Feather pecking from flock mates

Chicken Health For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Problem] Strange eggs [Signs] Thin shells [Possible Actions] Keep hens cool, provide oyster shell for the hens to eat [Common Cause]

Output: Old hen, hot weather, or lack of calcium in diet

Chicken Health For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Signs] Soft or no shells [Possible Actions] Handle hens quietly and gently. Make their living quarters safe from predators. [Common Cause]

Output: A scare or a stressful event, or an infection of the oviduct

Chicken Health For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Signs] Blood-stained shells [Possible Actions] Feed good quality layer diet. Place nest boxes no more than 18 inches off the ground. [Common Cause]

Output: Young hen, underweight hen, or vent pecking by flock mates

Chicken Health For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Signs] Weird-shaped shells: ridges, chalky coating, lumps, and so on [Possible Actions] Provide more nest boxes. Handle hens quietly and gently. [Common Cause]

Output: Stress, rough handling, too few nest boxes, or oviduct infection

Chicken Health For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Joint] Ball-and-socket joint [Movement] Circular movements; joints can move in all planes, and rotation is possible [Example] Shoulder, hip [Description]

Output: The ball-shaped head of one bone fits into a depression (socket) in another bone

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Joint] Condyloid joint [Movement] Can move in different planes but cannot rotate [Example] Knuckles (joints between metacarpals and phalanges) [Description]

Output: Oval-shaped condyle of one bone fits into oval-shaped cavity of another bone.

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Joint] Gliding joint [Movement] Sliding or twisting in different planes [Example] Joints between carpal bones (wrist) and between tarsal bones (ankle) [Description]

Output: Flat or slightly curved surfaces join

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Joint] Hinge joint [Movement] Up and down motion in one plane [Example] Elbow, knee [Description]

Output: Convex surface joins with concave surface

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Joint] Pivot joint [Movement] Rotation is only movement possible [Example] Joint between radius and ulna at elbow and joint between atlas and axis at top of vertebral column [Description]

Output: Cylinder-shaped projection on one bone is surrounded by a ring of another bone and ligament

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Joint] Saddle joint [Movement] Many movements are possible [Example] Joint between carpal and metacarpal bones of the thumb [Description]

Output: Each bone is saddle shaped and fits into the saddle-shaped region of the opposite bone

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Function] SUBSTRING [Effect]

Output: Extracts a substring from a source string

String Value Functions


Input: [Function] SUBSTRING SIMILAR [Effect]

Output: Extracts a substring from a source string, using POSIX-based regular expressions

String Value Functions


Input: [Function] SUBSTRING_REGEX [Effect]

Output: Extracts from a string the first occurrence of an XQuery regular expression pattern and returns one occurrence of the matching substring

String Value Functions


Input: [Function] TRANSLATE_REGEX [Effect]

Output: Extracts from a string the first or every occurrence of an XQuery regular expression pattern and replaces it or them with an XQuery replacement string

String Value Functions


Input: [Function] UPPER [Effect]

Output: Converts a character string to all uppercase

String Value Functions


Input: [Function] LOWER [Effect]

Output: Converts a character string to all lowercase

String Value Functions


Input: [Function] TRIM [Effect]

Output: Trims off leading or trailing blanks

String Value Functions


Input: [Function] TRANSLATE [Effect]

Output: Transforms a source string from one character set to another

String Value Functions


Input: [Function] CONVERT [Effect]

Output: Transforms a source string from one character set to another

String Value Functions


Input: [How You Tout Benefit] A more economical value for your money. [Benefit]

Output: Cheaper

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How You Tout Benefit] A relaxing shade of color that will blend nicely with the rest of your furniture. [Benefit]

Output: Green

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How You Tout Benefit] Will give you more free time. [Benefit]

Output: Faster

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How You Tout Benefit] Enhance your professional image. [Benefit]

Output: Better quality copies

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How You Tout Benefit] Generates income back to you with real savings in reduced fuel consumption. [Benefit]

Output: More miles per gallon

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Input: [How You Tout Benefit] Sleep better with true peace of mind. [Benefit]

Output: Security

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How You Tout Benefit] Think of the fun memories you’ll build with your family enjoying the cool waters together. [Benefit]

Output: Swimming pool

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How You Tout Benefit] Can’t you just smell the steaks sizzling as you enjoy a relaxing dinner in the great outdoors? [Benefit]

Output: Barbecue grill

Sales Prospecting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+S [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Displays the Split Transaction window (so you can use more than one category to describe a payment or deposit).

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Shift+Delete [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Cuts out the selected text in a field and moves it to the Windows Clipboard (so you can paste it into some other field).

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+Insert [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Copies the selected text in a field to the Windows Clipboard (so you can paste it into some other field).

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Shift+Insert [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Pastes what is on the Clipboard into the selected field.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+P [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Prints the contents of the active window. (Well, almost always.)

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] F1 [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: For those times when you just have to say, "Aaagh! Help! Help!"

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+O [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Lets you open another Quicken data file.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Crtl+I [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: To insert a transaction.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Crtl+M [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: To memorize a transaction.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+K [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Displays the financial calendar.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+B [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Puts you on the fast track to backing up your data.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Crtl+G [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: To go to a specific date.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+A [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Displays the Accounts List window.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+W [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Displays the Write Checks window.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+L [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Displays the tag list.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+T [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Displays the memorized transactions list.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+J [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Displays the scheduled transactions list.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+U [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Displays the Portfolio View window.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+Y [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Displays the security list.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+H [Why You Need to Remember This]

Output: Displays the Loans window.

20 Time-Saving Shortcuts in Quicken 2009 - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] 3 [Action]

Output: Move up in a screen

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Input: [Shortcut] 9 [Action]

Output: Move down in a screen

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] 1 [Action]

Output: Move to the top of the screen

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] 7 [Action]

Output: Move to the bottom of the screen

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] First letter of the menu item [Action]

Output: Move to a menu item

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Alt + Escape [Action]

Output: Switch applications

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] End [Action]

Output: Go to the Home screen

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] * [Action]

Output: Lock the keyboard

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Send + * [Action]

Output: Unlock the keyboard

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] # [Action]

Output: Toggle between Default and Vibrate profiles

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] 6 [Action]

Output: Move to next item

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] 4 [Action]

Output: Move to previous item

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Escape [Action]

Output: Exit or back to previous screen

BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Windows 7 Version] Windows 7 Starter [What It Does]

Output: A stripped-down version of Windows 7 that can only run three programs at a time. This version is ideal for netbooks.

The Different Versions of Windows 7 - For Dummies


Input: [Windows 7 Version] Windows 7 Home Basic [What It Does]

Output: Designed for developing countries, this version adds better graphics and Internet connection sharing to the Starter edition.

The Different Versions of Windows 7 - For Dummies


Input: [Windows 7 Version] Windows 7 Home Premium [What It Does]

Output: Built to fill most consumers’ needs, this version includes programs for watching and recording TV on the PC as well as for creating DVDs from videos.

The Different Versions of Windows 7 - For Dummies


Input: [Windows 7 Version] Windows 7 Professional [What It Does]

Output: Aimed at the business market, this features everything from Home Premium plus tools used by small businesses: extra networking features, for example, and similar business tools.

The Different Versions of Windows 7 - For Dummies


Input: [Windows 7 Version] Windows 7 Enterprise [What It Does]

Output: Microsoft sells this large business version in bulk to large businesses.

The Different Versions of Windows 7 - For Dummies


Input: [Windows 7 Version] Windows 7 Ultimate [What It Does]

Output: This version aims at the wallets of information technology specialists who spend much of their lives in front of their keyboards.

The Different Versions of Windows 7 - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Automatic [When to Use This Mode] Use when you're learning about your camera and photography or when you need to transfer the workload to the camera so you can relax and have fun. [Description]

Output: Point the camera, press the shutter button halfway to focus, and then press the shutter button fully to take the photo. Some cameras have more than one automatic mode, one of which will be Advanced.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Flash Off [When to Use This Mode] Use it when you want to be in Auto mode but can't turn off the flash. [Description]

Output: This mode is Auto without the flash. It may be called Auto (Flash Off) on your camera.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Portrait [When to Use This Mode] You're photographing people. [Description]

Output: Take photos with nicely blurred backgrounds and sharp subjects.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Landscape [When to Use This Mode] Photograph cityscapes as well as traditional shots of nature. [Description]

Output: Scenes full of scenery, processed to make the colors stand out.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Sports/Action [When to Use This Mode] Someone else is moving or you're moving. [Description]

Output: Optimized to photograph moving subjects with a fast shutter speed.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Macro/Close-up [When to Use This Mode] You need something close up. [Description]

Output: A close-up.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Other scenes [When to Use This Mode] Try them out in different scenarios. [Description]

Output: Your camera may have more scenes, such as Child, Sunset, Night View, Handheld Night, Twilight, or Night Portrait.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Specialty [When to Use This Mode] When you want to try high dynamic range (HDR). [Description]

Output: Many cameras now have some form of automatic HDR shooting mode. Some enable you to shoot multiple exposures. Sony cameras have Sweep Panorama and Continuous Advance modes.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Program Auto (P) [When to Use This Mode] When you want to point and shoot, but want to set up options like metering, drive mode, white balance, and so on. [Description]

Output: Program auto is like Auto mode, but you have much more control over the camera. Exposure is automatic. You can shift the program by changing which combination of aperture and shutter speed the camera uses in a given situation.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Shutter priority (S or Tv) [When to Use This Mode] Good for sports, action, and when you are moving. [Description]

Output: Set the shutter speed; the camera works around that to get the right exposure. In all other aspects, the camera is under your full control.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Aperture priority (A or Av) [When to Use This Mode] Good when you want to control the depth of field more directly. Good for portraits, landscapes, and close-ups. [Description]

Output: Set the aperture; the camera works around that to get the right exposure. In all other aspects, the camera is under your full control.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Manual exposure (M) [When to Use This Mode] You're ready for major responsibility. [Description]

Output: You're responsible for all exposure settings.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Bulb (B) [Description]

Output: This mode opens the shutter for as long as you hold down the Shutter button. If you don't have a B mode on your dial, you may access it by increasing your camera's shutter speed.

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Stir-frying [What You Need] A wok or large frying pan [How Long?] Lightning-quick — there’s not time. [Tips] Have all your ingredients and sauces prepared ahead of time; cook ingredients in stages. [The Results]

Output: Crisp, brightly colored foods with lots of nutrition and flavor, but little fat

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Input: [Technique] Steaming [What You Need] An electric steamer; a wok or pan with a steamer rack [How Long?] Not too long — as long as it takes to fully cook the food [Tips] Be careful when removing the steamer lid so you don’t get a painful steam burn. [The Results]

Output: Healthful, almost fat-free foods whose fresh, natural flavors stand out

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Blanching [What You Need] A wok or pot big enough to hold plenty of boiling water [How Long?] Brief — just a few minutes or long enough to soften [Tips] Make sure to stop the cooking after removing the food the food by rinsing it with or plunging it into cold water. [The Results]

Output: Softened — not fully cooked — foods that are now ready for complete cooking via another method

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Simmering [What You Need] A wok or pot that can hold enough water to cover the food [How Long?] A while — from a few minutes to more than an hour [Tips] Gentle is the key word: After you bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat and gently cook the food until it’s done. [The Results]

Output: Gently cooked, tender, juicy, and flavorful food

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Braising [What You Need] Same equipment as simmering [How Long?] A long time; normally a couple hours will do the trick [Tips] Browning the meat first adds flavor and color; just be patient and don’t put too much meat in the pan at once. [The Results]

Output: Flavorful, tender, morsels from the toughest cuts of meats

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Deep-frying [What You Need] An electric fryer; a large pan or wok with a flat bottom or a ring stand [How Long?] Not too long, because the quicker the food fries, the better the texture becomes [Tips] Don’t let the oil temperature drop! Be careful working near the hot oil, too. [The Results]

Output: Food that’s crisp and golden on the outside, tender and fully cooked on the inside

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Roasting [What You Need] An oven [How Long?] Depends on the food’s thickness, but generally a longer, less fuel-efficient method [Tips] Make sure that air circulates around the food, and baste it with the marinade or pan juices to add flavor and keep it moist. [The Results]

Output: Foods with a crisp, caramelized exterior and juicy, tender flesh (but they get that texture from dry, circulating heat rather than from hot oil, as in deep-frying)

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Smoking [What You Need] A wok, which easily turns into a smoker [How Long?] A longer, slower cooking method [Tips] Choose from many flavoring agents, such as tea and rice, to flavor your smoke. [The Results]

Output: Foods with a distinctively smoky, aromatic flavor

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Current ratio [Formula] Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities [Use]

Output: Gives some indication whether a company has enough financial cushion to meet its near-term obligations.

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Input: [Ratio] Quick ratio [Formula] (Current assets – inventory) ÷ Current liabilities [Use]

Output: Same as current ratio, without including inventory in the calculation. Provides another sign of a company’s strength or weakness.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Return on equity (ROE) [Formula] Net earnings ÷ Owners’ equity [Use]

Output: Measures how well the company is managing its resources.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Return on assets (ROA) [Formula] Net earnings ÷ Total assets [Use]

Output: Reflects the relationship between a company’s profit and the assets used to generate it.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Debt to equity [Formula] Total debt ÷ Owners’ equity [Use]

Output: Indicates how dependent a company is on debt.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Debt to assets (or debt ratio) [Formula] Total debt ÷ Total assets [Use]

Output: The higher the ratio, the more financial risk the company has assumed.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Price-to-earnings (P/E) [Formula] Stock price per share ÷ Net earnings per share [Use]

Output: Clues you in to how much you are paying for the company’s earnings.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Price-to-book (P/B) [Formula] Stock price (total market cap) ÷ Book value [Use]

Output: Compares the company’s market value to its accounting (or book) value.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] The ball-shaped head of one bone fits into a depression (socket) in another bone [Movement] Circular movements; joints can move in all planes, and rotation is possible [Example] Shoulder, hip [Type of Joint]

Output: Ball-and-socket joint

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Oval-shaped condyle of one bone fits into oval-shaped cavity of another bone. [Movement] Can move in different planes but cannot rotate [Example] Knuckles (joints between metacarpals and phalanges) [Type of Joint]

Output: Condyloid joint

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Flat or slightly curved surfaces join [Movement] Sliding or twisting in different planes [Example] Joints between carpal bones (wrist) and between tarsal bones (ankle) [Type of Joint]

Output: Gliding joint

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Convex surface joins with concave surface [Movement] Up and down motion in one plane [Example] Elbow, knee [Type of Joint]

Output: Hinge joint

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Cylinder-shaped projection on one bone is surrounded by a ring of another bone and ligament [Movement] Rotation is only movement possible [Example] Joint between radius and ulna at elbow and joint between atlas and axis at top of vertebral column [Type of Joint]

Output: Pivot joint

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Each bone is saddle shaped and fits into the saddle-shaped region of the opposite bone [Movement] Many movements are possible [Example] Joint between carpal and metacarpal bones of the thumb [Type of Joint]

Output: Saddle joint

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [How to Do It] Touch the screen. [Action]

Output: Touch

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Input: [How to Do It] Touch the screen twice in the same location. [Action]

Output: Double-tap

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Input: [How to Do It] Touch a spot on the screen and keep your finger down. [Action]

Output: Long press

Droid 4 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How to Do It] Touch the screen, keep your finger down, but move your finger around. [Action]

Output: Drag

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Input: [How to Do It] Touch a spot on the screen and drag your finger left, right, up, or down. [Action]

Output: Swipe

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Input: [How to Do It] Use two fingers to touch the screen and bring both fingers together as you continue to touch the screen. [Action]

Output: Pinch

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Input: [How to Do It] Use two fingers close together and then spread them apart, touching the screen as you spread them. [Action]

Output: Spread

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Input: [How to Do It] Use two fingers to twist around a central point which has the effect of rotating an object on the screen. [Action]

Output: Rotate

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Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FI [Function] Displays the Information screen in the Backstage View where you can see a preview along with statistics about the workbook as well as protect the workbook, check the file for compatibility issues, and manage different versions created by the AutoRecover feature [Excel Ribbon Command]

Output: File Menu→Info

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FN [Function] Displays the New screen in the Backstage View where you can open a blank workbook from one of the available templates [Excel Ribbon Command]

Output: File Menu→New

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FO [Function] Displays the Open screen in the Backstage view where you can select a new Excel workbook to open for editing or printing [Excel Ribbon Command]

Output: File Menu→Open

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FS [Function] Saves changes to a workbook: When you first select this command for a new workbook, Excel displays the Save As screen in the Backstage view where you designate the place to save the file [Excel Ribbon Command]

Output: File Menu→Save

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FA [Function] Displays the Save As screen in the Backstage View where you designate the place to save the file followed by the Save As dialog box where you can modify the filename and format that the file is saved in [Excel Ribbon Command]

Output: File Menu→Save As

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FP [Function] Displays the Print screen in the Backstage View where you can preview the printout and change the print settings before sending the current worksheet, workbook, or cell selection to the printer [Excel Ribbon Command]

Output: File Menu→Print

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FH [Function] Displays the Share screen in the Backstage View where you can invite people to share the workbook or a link to it (provided it has been saved to your SkyDrive), post the workbook to a social network site, e-mail a copy, or link to the file [Excel Ribbon Command]

Output: File Menu→Share

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FE [Function] Displays the Export screen in the Backstage View where you can change the workbook file type or convert it to an Adobe PDF or Microsoft XPS document [Excel Ribbon Command]

Output: File Menu→Export

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FC [Function] Closes the current workbook without exiting Excel [Excel Ribbon Command]

Output: File Menu→Close

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FD [Function] Displays the Account screen in the Backstage View where you modify your user information, select a new background and theme for all Office 2013 programs, and check on and add connected services such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, as well as get statistical information on your version of Office 2013 [Excel Ribbon Command]

Output: File Menu→Account

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FT [Function] Displays the Excel Options dialog box in the regular worksheet view where you can change default program settings, modify the buttons on the Quick Access toolbar, and customize the Excel Ribbon [Excel Ribbon Command]

Output: File Menu→Options

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [. . . Use This Shortcut] Alt + left Shift [To Do This . . .]

Output: Turn on Num lock

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Input: [. . . Use This Shortcut] Alt + right Shift [To Do This . . .]

Output: Turn on Cap lock

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Input: [. . . Use This Shortcut] Shift [To Do This . . .]

Output: Turn off Num or Cap lock

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Input: [. . . Use This Shortcut] T [To Do This . . .]

Output: Go to top of a page or list

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Input: [. . . Use This Shortcut] B [To Do This . . .]

Output: Go to bottom of a page or list

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [. . . Use This Shortcut] Space twice [To Do This . . .]

Output: Insert period

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [. . . Use This Shortcut] Press and hold letter [To Do This . . .]

Output: Capitalize letter

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [. . . Use This Shortcut] Space [To Do This . . .]

Output: Insert @ or period for e-mail address

Typing Shortcuts for the BlackBerry Bold - For Dummies


Input: [. . . Use This Shortcut] Hold letter and scroll trackball left or right [To Do This . . .]

Output: Type accented or special character

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Input: [. . . Use This Shortcut] Alt + enter [To Do This . . .]

Output: Switch between input language

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Input: [Type of Joint] Ball-and-socket joint [Description] The ball-shaped head of one bone fits into a depression (socket) in another bone [Movement] Circular movements; joints can move in all planes, and rotation is possible [Example]

Output: Shoulder, hip

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Joint] Condyloid joint [Description] Oval-shaped condyle of one bone fits into oval-shaped cavity of another bone. [Movement] Can move in different planes but cannot rotate [Example]

Output: Knuckles (joints between metacarpals and phalanges)

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Joint] Gliding joint [Description] Flat or slightly curved surfaces join [Movement] Sliding or twisting in different planes [Example]

Output: Joints between carpal bones (wrist) and between tarsal bones (ankle)

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Joint] Hinge joint [Description] Convex surface joins with concave surface [Movement] Up and down motion in one plane [Example]

Output: Elbow, knee

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Joint] Pivot joint [Description] Cylinder-shaped projection on one bone is surrounded by a ring of another bone and ligament [Movement] Rotation is only movement possible [Example]

Output: Joint between radius and ulna at elbow and joint between atlas and axis at top of vertebral column

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Joint] Saddle joint [Description] Each bone is saddle shaped and fits into the saddle-shaped region of the opposite bone [Movement] Many movements are possible [Example]

Output: Joint between carpal and metacarpal bones of the thumb

Articulating the Importance of Joints in Anatomy - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FI [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Info [Function]

Output: Displays the Information screen in the Backstage View where you can see a preview along with statistics about the workbook as well as protect the workbook, check the file for compatibility issues, and manage different versions created by the AutoRecover feature

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FN [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→New [Function]

Output: Displays the New screen in the Backstage View where you can open a blank workbook from one of the available templates

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FO [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Open [Function]

Output: Displays the Open screen in the Backstage view where you can select a new Excel workbook to open for editing or printing

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FS [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Save [Function]

Output: Saves changes to a workbook: When you first select this command for a new workbook, Excel displays the Save As screen in the Backstage view where you designate the place to save the file

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FA [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Save As [Function]

Output: Displays the Save As screen in the Backstage View where you designate the place to save the file followed by the Save As dialog box where you can modify the filename and format that the file is saved in

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FP [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Print [Function]

Output: Displays the Print screen in the Backstage View where you can preview the printout and change the print settings before sending the current worksheet, workbook, or cell selection to the printer

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FH [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Share [Function]

Output: Displays the Share screen in the Backstage View where you can invite people to share the workbook or a link to it (provided it has been saved to your SkyDrive), post the workbook to a social network site, e-mail a copy, or link to the file

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FE [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Export [Function]

Output: Displays the Export screen in the Backstage View where you can change the workbook file type or convert it to an Adobe PDF or Microsoft XPS document

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FC [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Close [Function]

Output: Closes the current workbook without exiting Excel

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FD [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Account [Function]

Output: Displays the Account screen in the Backstage View where you modify your user information, select a new background and theme for all Office 2013 programs, and check on and add connected services such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, as well as get statistical information on your version of Office 2013

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Hot Key] Alt+FT [Excel Ribbon Command] File Menu→Options [Function]

Output: Displays the Excel Options dialog box in the regular worksheet view where you can change default program settings, modify the buttons on the Quick Access toolbar, and customize the Excel Ribbon

Hot Keys for Common Excel 2013 File Menu Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Touch [How to Do It]

Output: Touch the screen.

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Input: [Action] Double-tap [How to Do It]

Output: Touch the screen twice in the same location.

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Input: [Action] Long press [How to Do It]

Output: Touch a spot on the screen and keep your finger down.

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Input: [Action] Drag [How to Do It]

Output: Touch the screen, keep your finger down, but move your finger around.

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Input: [Action] Swipe [How to Do It]

Output: Touch a spot on the screen and drag your finger left, right, up, or down.

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Input: [Action] Pinch [How to Do It]

Output: Use two fingers to touch the screen and bring both fingers together as you continue to touch the screen.

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Input: [Action] Spread [How to Do It]

Output: Use two fingers close together and then spread them apart, touching the screen as you spread them.

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Input: [Action] Rotate [How to Do It]

Output: Use two fingers to twist around a central point which has the effect of rotating an object on the screen.

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Input: [Problem] Respiratory illness [Signs] Sneezing, coughing, gasping, swollen face [Common Cause] Mycoplasmosis (MG), infectious coryza, infectious bronchitis [Possible Actions]

Output: Isolate sick birds from the rest of the flock

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Input: [Problem] Feather loss [Signs] All over [Common Cause] Normal molt or louse infestation [Possible Actions]

Output: Examine feather shafts for lice

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Input: [Signs] Head, neck, and shoulders [Common Cause] Feather pecking from flock mates, poking head through wire fence [Possible Actions]

Output: Observe flock for signs of feather pecking behavior

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Input: [Signs] Hen’s back [Common Cause] Attention from the rooster [Possible Actions]

Output: Provide hens with protective cloth saddles

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Input: [Signs] Vent area [Common Cause] Feather pecking from flock mates [Possible Actions]

Output: Provide toys and veggie scraps to keep the flock busy

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Input: [Problem] Strange eggs [Signs] Thin shells [Common Cause] Old hen, hot weather, or lack of calcium in diet [Possible Actions]

Output: Keep hens cool, provide oyster shell for the hens to eat

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Input: [Signs] Soft or no shells [Common Cause] A scare or a stressful event, or an infection of the oviduct [Possible Actions]

Output: Handle hens quietly and gently. Make their living quarters safe from predators.

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Input: [Signs] Blood-stained shells [Common Cause] Young hen, underweight hen, or vent pecking by flock mates [Possible Actions]

Output: Feed good quality layer diet. Place nest boxes no more than 18 inches off the ground.

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Input: [Signs] Weird-shaped shells: ridges, chalky coating, lumps, and so on [Common Cause] Stress, rough handling, too few nest boxes, or oviduct infection [Possible Actions]

Output: Provide more nest boxes. Handle hens quietly and gently.

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Input: [Background Process Name] PMON [Description]

Output: The process monitor manages the system’s server processes. It cleans up failed processes by releasing resources and rolling back uncommitted data.

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Input: [Background Process Name] SMON [Description]

Output: The system monitor is primarily responsible for instance recovery. If the database crashes and redo information must be read and applied, the SMON takes care of it. It also cleans and releases temporary space.

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Input: [Background Process Name] DBWn [Description]

Output: The database writer’s sole job is taking dirty blocks from the dirty list and writing them to disk. There can be up to 20 of them, hence the n. It starts as DBW0 and continues with DBW1, DBW2, and so on. After DBW9, it continues with DBWa through DBWj. An average system won’t see more than a few of these.

Basics of the Oracle 12c Background Process - For Dummies


Input: [Background Process Name] LGWR [Description]

Output: The log writer process flushes the redo log buffer. It writes the redo entries to disk and signals a completion.

Basics of the Oracle 12c Background Process - For Dummies


Input: [Background Process Name] CKPT [Description]

Output: The checkpoint process is responsible for initiating check points. A check point is when the system periodically dumps all the dirty buffers to disk. Most commonly, this occurs when the database receives a shutdown command. It also updates the data file headers and the control files with the check point information so the SMON know where to start recovery in the event of a system crash.

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Input: [Background Process Name] ARCn [Description]

Output: Up to 30 archiver processes (0–9, a–t) are responsible for copying filled redo logs to the archived redo storage area. If your database isn’t running in archive mode, this process shuts down.

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Input: [Background Process Name] CJQ0 [Description]

Output: The job queue coordinator checks for scheduled tasks within the database. These jobs can be set up by the user or can be internal jobs for maintenance. When it finds a job that must be run it spawns the following goodie.

Basics of the Oracle 12c Background Process - For Dummies


Input: [Background Process Name] J000 [Description]

Output: A job queue process slave actually runs the job. There can be up to 1,000 of them (000–999).

Basics of the Oracle 12c Background Process - For Dummies


Input: [Background Process Name] DIA0 [Description]

Output: The diagnosability process resolves deadlock situations and investigates hanging issues.

Basics of the Oracle 12c Background Process - For Dummies


Input: [Background Process Name] VKTM [Description]

Output: The virtual keeper of time sounds like a fantasy game character but simply provides a time reference within the database.

Basics of the Oracle 12c Background Process - For Dummies


Input: [Background Process Name] LREG [Description]

Output: The listener registration process, which registers database instance and dispatcher information with the Oracle listener process. This allows incoming user connections to get from the listener to the database.

Basics of the Oracle 12c Background Process - For Dummies


Input: [Background Process Name] MMON [Description]

Output: The manageablity monitor process supports the Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) by capturing statistics, monitoring threasholds, and taking snapshots. This is related to performance tuning and troubleshooting.

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Input: [Background Process Name] MMNL [Description]

Output: The manageability monitor lite’s job is to write Active Session History (ASH) statistics from ASH buffer in the SGA to disk. This is related to performance tuning and troubleshooting.

Basics of the Oracle 12c Background Process - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] X [Action]

Output: View Thumbnail version of page

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Input: [Shortcut] ? [Action]

Output: Bookmark page

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Input: [Shortcut] ! [Action]

Output: Hide or unhide banner

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Input: [Shortcut] R [Action]

Output: Refresh current page

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Input: [Shortcut] Space [Action]

Output: Insert period in Go To field

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Input: [Shortcut] Shift + Space [Action]

Output: Insert slash in Go To field

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Input: [Shortcut] Escape (arrow key to the right of the trackpad) [Action]

Output: Stop loading Web page

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Input: [Shortcut] Press and hold Escape (arrow key to the right of the trackball or trackpad) [Action]

Output: Close browser

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Input: [Shortcut] . (period) [Action]

Output: Move to specific page

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Input: [Shortcut] 5 [Action]

Output: Open bookmarks

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Alt+F1 [Action]

Output: Open Visual Studio Documentation

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Shift+B [Action]

Output: Build your application

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+F5 [Action]

Output: Run your project

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Alt+X [Action]

Output: Open the toolbox if it’s closed

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] F5 [Action]

Output: Debug the application

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+. [Action]

Output: Display the Smart tag menu, from which you can add references, implement interfaces, and so on

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Shift+F [Action]

Output: Find in files

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+I [Action]

Output: Interactive search; allows you to start typing the search text interactively after you press Ctrl+I

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Spacebar [Action]

Output: Activates IntelliSense

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] F4 [Action]

Output: Show Properties window

Common Visual Studio Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] F10 [Action]

Output: Step over code while debugging

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] F11 [Action]

Output: Step into code while debugging

Common Visual Studio Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] F7/Shift+F7 [Action]

Output: Switch between XAML and code-behind file

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Tab [Action]

Output: Switch among open documents

Common Visual Studio Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+K, C/Ctrl+E, C [Action]

Output: Comment code

Common Visual Studio Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+K, U/Ctrl+E, U [Action]

Output: Uncomment code

Common Visual Studio Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+C [Action]

Output: Copy selection into clipboard

Common Visual Studio Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+V [Action]

Output: Paste selection from clipboard

Common Visual Studio Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+X [Action]

Output: Cut selection

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Shift+V [Action]

Output: Cycle through previous clipboard selections

Common Visual Studio Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+S [Action]

Output: Save current open file

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Shift+S [Action]

Output: Save all open files

Common Visual Studio Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+G [Action]

Output: Goto line number

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Input: [Keyboard Shortcut] Alt+Shift+ENTER [Action]

Output: Show Visual Studio in Full Screen mode

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Input: [Ratio] Current ratio [Use] Gives some indication whether a company has enough financial cushion to meet its near-term obligations. [Formula]

Output: Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities

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Input: [Ratio] Quick ratio [Use] Same as current ratio, without including inventory in the calculation. Provides another sign of a company’s strength or weakness. [Formula]

Output: (Current assets – inventory) ÷ Current liabilities

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Return on equity (ROE) [Use] Measures how well the company is managing its resources. [Formula]

Output: Net earnings ÷ Owners’ equity

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Input: [Ratio] Return on assets (ROA) [Use] Reflects the relationship between a company’s profit and the assets used to generate it. [Formula]

Output: Net earnings ÷ Total assets

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Debt to equity [Use] Indicates how dependent a company is on debt. [Formula]

Output: Total debt ÷ Owners’ equity

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Debt to assets (or debt ratio) [Use] The higher the ratio, the more financial risk the company has assumed. [Formula]

Output: Total debt ÷ Total assets

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Price-to-earnings (P/E) [Use] Clues you in to how much you are paying for the company’s earnings. [Formula]

Output: Stock price per share ÷ Net earnings per share

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Price-to-book (P/B) [Use] Compares the company’s market value to its accounting (or book) value. [Formula]

Output: Stock price (total market cap) ÷ Book value

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [SureType] Alt+Shift [QWERTY] Alt+left Shift [To]

Output: Turn on Num Lock.

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Input: [SureType] n/a [QWERTY] Alt+right Shift [To]

Output: Turn on Caps Lock.

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Input: [SureType] Alt [QWERTY] Shift [To]

Output: Turn off Num or Caps Lock.

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Input: [SureType] ER key [QWERTY] T [To]

Output: Go to the top of a page or list.

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Input: [SureType] CV key [QWERTY] B [To]

Output: Go to the bottom of a page or list.

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Input: [SureType] Space twice [QWERTY] n/a [To]

Output: Insert a period.

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Input: [SureType] Press and hold the letter key [QWERTY] n/a [To]

Output: Capitalize a letter.

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Input: [SureType] Space [QWERTY] n/a [To]

Output: Insert @ or a period for an e-mail address.

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Input: [SureType] Hold the letter key and scroll with the trackpad left or right [QWERTY] n/a [To]

Output: Type an accented or special character.

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Input: [SureType] Alt+Enter [QWERTY] n/a [To]

Output: Switch between input languages.

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+A [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Chart of Accounts window

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+C [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Copies your selection to the Clipboard

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+F [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Find window

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+G [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Goes to the other side of a transfer transaction

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+I [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Create Invoice window

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+J [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Customer:Job List window

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+M [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Memorizes a transaction

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+N [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Creates a new where is whatever is active at the time

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+P [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Almost always prints the currently active register, list, or form

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Q [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Creates and displays a QuickReport on the selected transaction

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+R [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Register window

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Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Crtl+T [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the memorized transaction list

QuickBooks 2009 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+V [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Pastes the contents of the Clipboard

QuickBooks 2009 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+W [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Write Checks window

QuickBooks 2009 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+X [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Moves your selection to the Clipboard

QuickBooks 2009 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Z [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Undoes your last action — usually

QuickBooks 2009 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Ins [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Inserts a line into a list of items or expenses

QuickBooks 2009 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Del [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Deletes the selected line from a list of items or expenses

QuickBooks 2009 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+A [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Chart of Accounts window

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+C [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Copies your selection to the Clipboard

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+D [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Deletes check, invoice, transaction, or item from the list

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+E [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Edits transaction selected in the register

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+F [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Find window

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+G [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Goes to the other side of a transfer transaction

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+I [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Create Invoice window

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+J [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Customer:Job List window

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+M [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Memorizes a transaction

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+N [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Creates a new where is whatever is active at the time

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+P [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Almost always prints the currently active register, list, or form

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Q [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Creates and displays a QuickReport on the selected transaction

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+R [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Register window

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Crtl+T [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the memorized transaction list

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+V [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Pastes the contents of the Clipboard

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+W [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Write Checks window

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+X [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Moves your selection to the Clipboard

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Z [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Undoes your last action — usually

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Insert [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Inserts a line into a list of items or expenses

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Delete [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Deletes the selected line from a list of items or expenses

QuickBooks 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Stir-frying [The Results] Crisp, brightly colored foods with lots of nutrition and flavor, but little fat [What You Need] A wok or large frying pan [Tips] Have all your ingredients and sauces prepared ahead of time; cook ingredients in stages. [How Long?]

Output: Lightning-quick — there’s not time.

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Steaming [The Results] Healthful, almost fat-free foods whose fresh, natural flavors stand out [What You Need] An electric steamer; a wok or pan with a steamer rack [Tips] Be careful when removing the steamer lid so you don’t get a painful steam burn. [How Long?]

Output: Not too long — as long as it takes to fully cook the food

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Blanching [The Results] Softened — not fully cooked — foods that are now ready for complete cooking via another method [What You Need] A wok or pot big enough to hold plenty of boiling water [Tips] Make sure to stop the cooking after removing the food the food by rinsing it with or plunging it into cold water. [How Long?]

Output: Brief — just a few minutes or long enough to soften

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Simmering [The Results] Gently cooked, tender, juicy, and flavorful food [What You Need] A wok or pot that can hold enough water to cover the food [Tips] Gentle is the key word: After you bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat and gently cook the food until it’s done. [How Long?]

Output: A while — from a few minutes to more than an hour

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Braising [The Results] Flavorful, tender, morsels from the toughest cuts of meats [What You Need] Same equipment as simmering [Tips] Browning the meat first adds flavor and color; just be patient and don’t put too much meat in the pan at once. [How Long?]

Output: A long time; normally a couple hours will do the trick

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Deep-frying [The Results] Food that’s crisp and golden on the outside, tender and fully cooked on the inside [What You Need] An electric fryer; a large pan or wok with a flat bottom or a ring stand [Tips] Don’t let the oil temperature drop! Be careful working near the hot oil, too. [How Long?]

Output: Not too long, because the quicker the food fries, the better the texture becomes

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Roasting [The Results] Foods with a crisp, caramelized exterior and juicy, tender flesh (but they get that texture from dry, circulating heat rather than from hot oil, as in deep-frying) [What You Need] An oven [Tips] Make sure that air circulates around the food, and baste it with the marinade or pan juices to add flavor and keep it moist. [How Long?]

Output: Depends on the food’s thickness, but generally a longer, less fuel-efficient method

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Smoking [The Results] Foods with a distinctively smoky, aromatic flavor [What You Need] A wok, which easily turns into a smoker [Tips] Choose from many flavoring agents, such as tea and rice, to flavor your smoke. [How Long?]

Output: A longer, slower cooking method

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Imperfect Expression] era menester que [Translation]

Output: it was necessary that

Expressing Uncertainty in Spanish with the Imperfect Subjunctive - For Dummies

Expressions That Require the Imperfect Subjunctive


Input: [Imperfect Expression] era preciso que [Translation]

Output: it was mandatory that

Expressing Uncertainty in Spanish with the Imperfect Subjunctive - For Dummies


Input: [Imperfect Expression] era urgente que [Translation]

Output: it was urgent that

Expressing Uncertainty in Spanish with the Imperfect Subjunctive - For Dummies


Input: [Imperfect Expression] era natural que [Translation]

Output: it was natural that

Expressing Uncertainty in Spanish with the Imperfect Subjunctive - For Dummies


Input: [Imperfect Expression] era justo que [Translation]

Output: it was fair that

Expressing Uncertainty in Spanish with the Imperfect Subjunctive - For Dummies


Input: [Imperfect Expression] era interesante que [Translation]

Output: it was interesting that

Expressing Uncertainty in Spanish with the Imperfect Subjunctive - For Dummies


Input: [Imperfect Expression] era mejor que [Translation]

Output: it was better that

Expressing Uncertainty in Spanish with the Imperfect Subjunctive - For Dummies


Input: [Imperfect Expression] convenía que [Translation]

Output: it was suitable that

Expressing Uncertainty in Spanish with the Imperfect Subjunctive - For Dummies


Input: [Imperfect Expression] importaba que [Translation]

Output: it was important that

Expressing Uncertainty in Spanish with the Imperfect Subjunctive - For Dummies


Input: [Imperfect Expression] parecía mentira que [Translation]

Output: it was hard to believe that

Expressing Uncertainty in Spanish with the Imperfect Subjunctive - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Stir-frying [The Results] Crisp, brightly colored foods with lots of nutrition and flavor, but little fat [What You Need] A wok or large frying pan [How Long?] Lightning-quick — there’s not time. [Tips]

Output: Have all your ingredients and sauces prepared ahead of time; cook ingredients in stages.

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Steaming [The Results] Healthful, almost fat-free foods whose fresh, natural flavors stand out [What You Need] An electric steamer; a wok or pan with a steamer rack [How Long?] Not too long — as long as it takes to fully cook the food [Tips]

Output: Be careful when removing the steamer lid so you don’t get a painful steam burn.

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Blanching [The Results] Softened — not fully cooked — foods that are now ready for complete cooking via another method [What You Need] A wok or pot big enough to hold plenty of boiling water [How Long?] Brief — just a few minutes or long enough to soften [Tips]

Output: Make sure to stop the cooking after removing the food the food by rinsing it with or plunging it into cold water.

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Simmering [The Results] Gently cooked, tender, juicy, and flavorful food [What You Need] A wok or pot that can hold enough water to cover the food [How Long?] A while — from a few minutes to more than an hour [Tips]

Output: Gentle is the key word: After you bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat and gently cook the food until it’s done.

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Braising [The Results] Flavorful, tender, morsels from the toughest cuts of meats [What You Need] Same equipment as simmering [How Long?] A long time; normally a couple hours will do the trick [Tips]

Output: Browning the meat first adds flavor and color; just be patient and don’t put too much meat in the pan at once.

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies


Input: [Technique] Deep-frying [The Results] Food that’s crisp and golden on the outside, tender and fully cooked on the inside [What You Need] An electric fryer; a large pan or wok with a flat bottom or a ring stand [How Long?] Not too long, because the quicker the food fries, the better the texture becomes [Tips]

Output: Don’t let the oil temperature drop! Be careful working near the hot oil, too.

Chinese Cooking Techniques - For Dummies