INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some computers and tablets that run Windows 8.1 come with Skype preinstalled. You can check by going to the Start screen, the screen with all the colored tiles, and clicking or tapping the Store tile, which has a shopping bag with the Windows logo on it. If you don't see the Start screen, press or tap the Start button until it appears. Type "Skype" into the search box. Click the Skype tile. If Skype is installed, you'll see a message that reads "This app is installed on this PC." Click "Update" to see if you're running the latest version. Follow the steps to install Skype for modern Windows on your device.

SUMMARY: Check to see if you already have Skype for modern Windows installed. If Skype isn't installed, click the "Install" button.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you have your play style or role as part of a team figured out, equip a gun of the right size to help you accomplish your mission. Heavily-armed defensive or stationary players will be able to make use of heavier guns like the N-Strike Vulcan,Stampede or the Doominator Blaster, whereas player who needs to be mobile and quick on their feet should opt for less bulky weapons like the Elite Retaliator or the Strongarm. Nerf guns can get quite heavy. The N-Strike Stampede ECS, for instance, weighs in at a whopping 5 pounds. This can make them hard to wield effectively if you tend to be quicker on your feet. Make sure you've got enough munitions to survive the round. Snipers and players who pick their shots carefully will be able to get by with weapons that hold fewer darts. The run-and-gun types, however, will want to either stockpile extra cartridges or arm themselves with a high-capacity wrecking machine like the Vortex Pyragon Blaster or the dreaded Lawbringer. Load up on extra Nerf magazines (sold separately) so that you can reload mid-game Certain Nerf blasters like the Disruptor and the Hammershot are cylinder loaded, which means it's easy to scoop darts right up off the ground if you need to quickly reload on the spot. You've got two handswhy not use two guns? Simply pick up an extra weapon and keep those trigger fingers working overtime. Try it with smaller, easier to handle sidearms like the Hammershot, Stryfe, or even primary weapons like slingfire and hyperfire. What you'll lack in ammo capacity and precision, you'll make up for in having two of them. although this will require you to be able to carry and reload them, which is quite a hassle. Take time to line up your shots. It can be easy to burn through ammo when you're carelessly firing two weapons at once.

SUMMARY: Pick a gun of appropriate size. Decide how much ammo you'll need to carry. Wield two weapons simultaneously.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Because sarsaparilla bark was outlawed by the FDA a long time ago, commercial root beer is made with root beer extract. It's commonly available in homebrew stores for $3-$5, enough to make several batches of your own homemade root beer. The materials pay for themselves in the long run. Zatarain's is a common and cheap brand that's widely available, but experiment with different varieties to find one you like best. Add two tablespoons of root beer extract after boiling the sweetener and water, before adding the yeast. Try using brown sugar instead of white for an added molasses kick to the finished product. Try out other roots for unusual earthy-botanical sodas. Licorice root extract is also available that tastes delicious and surprising, especially when mixed with a little lemon rind. Orange, grape, lemon-lime, strawberry, even lemon-papaya: fruit sodas are where it's at. Adding a few tablespoons of any fruit extracts you can find will give you a great fruity summertime soda. Instead of using extract, start your soda base with grape juice instead of water to make authentic grape soda. It's a far cry from that fake-tasting purple stuff you can get at the store. If you want to make a citrus-based soda, steep the rinds of oranges, lemons, or limes in the sugar-water mixture for several hours before straining and adding the activated yeast. You'll get the most potent flavor from the rind. Consider adding a few drops of food coloring if you want the flavor to match the look. The flavors that go into Coca-Cola are almost impossible to identify and replicate for a reason--you don't become the number one selling soda for nothing. With the right combinations of food-grade essential oils added to a basic soda mix, though, you can come close to approximating the classic flavor of the most famous cola. Experiment with different combos to get the flavor as close as possible, but start with a combination of equal amounts of the following surprising flavors to get in the neighborhood: orange lime lemon nutmeg coriander lavender It's a simple classic, cool, soothing, and refreshing. Making ginger ale from raw ginger and sweetened with honey will beat any commercial soda on the market, perfect for mixing into cocktails or drinking on ice. To make up your own ginger ale: Mix up a gallon of water, a cup of honey, and the juice of two small lemons in a big pot and bring to a boil. Grate at least two thumb-sized (about 2 inches) pieces of peeled ginger into the pot and let it cool for at least an hour. When the temperature has subsided, you can add the yeast and strain the ginger pieces through a strainer before bottling. Let it sit for at least 48 hours before refrigerating, and let it refrigerate for a few days for the best results.

SUMMARY: Try out an old-fashioned root beer. Make fruit soda from fruit juices or extracts. Try cracking the Coke-code. Brew up some sweet ginger ale.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This method will work best on shoes that lace up or have a rubber toe cap, such as Converse, but it can work on all-fabric canvas sneakers as well, such as Toms and Vans. Here's a list of what you will need: Canvas Bleach Water (optional) Bowl Old rag Rubber gloves If you don't take them off, then the spaces under the laces will still be the original color. You might also end up bleaching the laces. This will protect your hands from the bleach if your rag gets soaked through. You can use the bleach full-strength or you can dilute it with water. Pure bleach will give you faster results, but it may also eat away at the fabric. Using diluted bleach will take more time, but it will be less harsh on your fabric. If you are diluting bleach, use one part bleach to one part water. You might also want to bring out some Q-tips or an old toothbrush to reach small areas. If you rub the bleach into the shoe it will lighten the cloth more. Don't be worried if the canvas turns weird colors for example, navy may turn brown. This will go away. Keep in mind, however, that some shoes will never turn fully white. For example, most shades of black tend to turn brown or orange. If it's a dark color, you may have to use a lot of bleach and go through this step several times. They will get lighter and lighter as you go. It may take some time and patience. Use a Q-tip to get into small areas, such as corners and between grommets. This will stop the bleach from acting and prevent it from eating away at the fabric. After that you may want to wash them so they stop smelling like bleach.

SUMMARY:
Gather your supplies. Take any laces out of your sneakers and set them aside. Put on a pair of rubber gloves. Pour some bleach into a bowl. Get out an old rag. Use the rag to apply the bleach to the surface of the shoes. Repeat as many times necessary. Wash the shoes in a bucket of soap and water. Allow the shoes to dry. Lace up your Converse when you are done.