Article: If you are going to be making backyard movie nights a regular summer occasion, it might be wise to invest in a projector of your own. On the other hand, if you're looking to use a projector once, rent one from a local library or electronic supply store. Get a projector with HDMI connectivity to easily connect your projector to your laptop. Here are some other specs to keep in mind while choosing a projector: There are currently no projectors that are made exclusively for outdoor use, but most home theater projectors with above 2,000 lumens for brightness and with HD capabilities (i.e. resolutions of 720 or 1080p) will work perfectly. The larger your screen is, the higher resolution you will need. Get a projector with bluetooth capabilities to make your audio system setup a whole lot smoother. Streamline your setup by purchasing a projector that is wifi enabled. These projectors are able to connect directly to apps like Netflix, HBO Go, Hulu, Google Play, or Amazon Instant Video and stream from there. Use an HDMI cable to connect your laptop to your projector. HDMI cables are pretty inexpensive, so you can easily purchase one from an electronic supply store near you if you don't have one. There are adapters that you can purchase that will allow you to connect your iOS or Android device directly to a projector with an HDMI cable. If you have one of these, you can project a movie off of your phone! Do a test run before showing the movie to make sure it will appear the way you want it on the screen. Move the projector closer to the screen if you want to enlarge the image, but move it farther away if you want to make it smaller. Ideally, the projection of the film will fit perfectly on the sheet. Keep in mind that projectors only produce a limited amount of light, so increasing image size usually means decreasing brightness as well. You may need a stand or support of some sort to get your projector at the right height, too. There are special projector stands that you can purchase, but you can also experiment with any furniture pieces or chairs that you might have on hand. Set up your outdoor theater as close as possible to your wifi router. Then, go to the settings of your laptop or projector and check the strength of your wifi connection. If you're planning on streaming your movie directly from your projector or laptop, you'll need a strong wifi connection to stop your movie from buffering all evening long. Some routers support device prioritizing for streaming. Check your router's settings to see if it has this capability. If it does, prioritize the projector so it gets the best possible connection speed. Speedtest.net by Ookla can tell you exactly how fast your connection is. Run this test from the spot that you would like to set up your theater in your backyard. Netflix recommends a speed of 25 Megabits (Mbps) per second for high-quality HD streaming. If your projector has a "cinema" or "movie" mode, select that. Then, project a scene of the movie that features a lot of the color black. Go to the picture settings menu and push the brightness dial up and down until the image is bright enough, but detail appears in the black areas. For example, if you're watching the scenes from Gravity that feature a lot of the black space background, you'll still want to be able to see the stars and smaller details in the black parts. Find a scene that features a lot of the color white and adjust the contrast slider until the white parts of the image retain as much detail as possible. Doing this will likely alter the appearance of your black images, so do your best to find a balance where you can discern detail in both colors. With a projected image, black is just the absence of light, whereas white is the addition of it. If your brightness or contrast is off, it can leave black and white parts of images looking like blobs of color rather than objects with details. Skip to a scene that features any human. Then, adjust the color temperature slider on your projector until the shade of their skin looks natural. Finding the right color temperature is easiest to do when looking at skin tones.
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Buy or rent a projector with HDMI connectivity. Connect your projector to your device, if necessary. Adjust the location of your projector until the image is large enough. Check that your wifi connection is strong enough. Adjust your projector's brightness so you can see details in black. Balance your projector's contrast to bring out details in white. Adjust color temperature so actors in the movie don't look orange.
Article: Fill a small frying pan with approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of water. Bring the water to a gently boil over medium-high heat. As soon as the water boils, turn down the heat so that the water is just barely simmering. The water must bubble at a gentle pace before you add the eggs. As the water boils, crack each of the eggs into separate ramekins. Open the eggs carefully to avoid breaking the yolk. Use a serrated knife to carefully saw through the shell and membrane at one end, then pour the inner egg into the ramekin through that opening. Ideally, you should only cook three to four eggs at a time. For larger amounts, you may need to work in batches. Carefully pour each egg into the bubbling water. Space the eggs apart so that they do not touch one another. Position the edge of the ramekin as close to the surface of the water as possible before pouring in the egg. Doing so will allow the egg to gently slide into the water, thereby preserving the yolk. Cook the eggs for about 1 minute, or until the whites are set and the yolk has reached your desired level of doneness. Use a spatula to carefully remove the finished eggs from the water. Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels so that the water may drain. Serve the eggs immediately. Poached quail eggs are typically served atop simple green salads or cooked green vegetables, but you can also enjoy them separately. If you need to save the eggs for later, keep them in a bowl of ice water for up to several hours. Reheat the eggs in simmering water for 30 seconds, or until heated through, before serving.
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Simmer the water. Meanwhile, crack the eggs. Slide the eggs into the water. Cook until set. Serve warm.
Article: Although blood blisters will heal on their own, and should be left to do this in most cases, there are times when draining them might be the best option. For example, if it is collecting a lot of blood and causing a lot of pain. Or if it is getting so big it is likely to tear anyway. Think about if you really need to drain it, and err on the side of caution. This is especially the case with blood blisters, which require more careful treatment than normal blisters. If you do decide to drain it, you have to be careful and methodical in order to limit the chances of infection. Due to the risk of infection, you should never drain a blood blister if you have a condition such as HIV, diabetes, heart disease or cancer. If you have decided that you need to drain the blood blister you need to ensure you do not infect it. Wash your hands, and the area where the blister is, thoroughly with soap and water before you begin. Next sterilize a needle with rubbing alcohol. You are going to use this needle to lance the blister. (Never use a straight pin - they are less sharp than a needle, and sometimes have bur on the end.) Carefully and gently puncture the edge of the blister with the needle. The fluid will begin to drain out of the hole you have made. You can apply very gentle pressure to help it on its way if necessary. Now apply an antiseptic (assuming you have no allergies) such as betadine, to the blister. Clean around the blister and dress it with a sterile dressing. Once you have done this you should avoid pressure or friction on the blister as much as possible. To ward off potential infection you should observe it closely and regularly change the dressing.
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Decide if it is best to drain the blood blister. Prepare to lance the blood blister. Lance and drain the blood blister. Clean up and dress the drained blood blister.