Depending on how you plan to use it, one or the other is likely a better fit for your needs. You might prefer something that is portable like a walkie-talkie if you plan to use it at work, in the car, or away from a particular room or location. On the other hand, a tabletop model tends to have a higher quality, does not require batteries or charging, and can often hold more channels. There are more and less expensive ones, but the difference is not in quality of sound but rather in the amount of frequencies you are able to program. If you are a beginning hobbyist, you probably don't need hundreds of channel, but even the basic models usually have at least 200. But if you want to upgrade to a better model, a more expensive type is likely to hold more channels and frequencies. Actually, it matters more. The size and placement of your antenna will determine the range of frequencies and their clarity. To upgrade an existing scanner, consider purchasing a longer or larger antenna or placing it higher. This can help you receive a clearer signal. There are many websites online where you can check out purchasing guides based on the specifications of various scanner manufacturers and models, so take advantage of these great resources as you make your selection: Check out www.advancedspecialties.net/scannercomp.htm, which has charts that compare the most popular manufacturers. For even more detailed charts, check out www.wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Digital_Scanner_Comparison_Chart.

Summary: Choose a tabletop or handheld. Know that most scanner models are similar. Know that the antenna matters as much as the model. Let the hobbyists do the work for you.

When you feel yourself becoming too possessive of your partner, taking a time out to evaluate yourself is a good idea. A little break gives you the chance to think about what you are doing, why you are doing it, and what effect it might have on your relationship. For example, if you are at a restaurant with your partner and notice that you are beginning to feel possessive because the server is smiling at you all, excuse yourself for a moment. Take a mental timeout if you can't leave the immediate area. Take three slow, deep breaths and during that time focus only on your breathing. Use the time to ask yourself why this situation is making you feel possessive. For instance, ask yourself, "Am I feeling jealous? Insecure? Why am I feeling so possessive?" It's okay to feel a little jealous or insecure some times. It's also okay to express to your partner that you're feeling this way as long as you do so in the right way. You can be less possessive of your partner if you talk to them and express any feelings of jealousy or insecurity in a calm, mature way. Tell your partner how you are feeling and what you think is making you feel that way. Let your partner know what they can do to help you overcome your feelings. Try saying something like, "I'm feeling kind of possessive right now. It's silly, but I think I'm jealous of the attention you're getting." There may be times that you do something that shows how possessive you are before you can stop yourself. If this happens then you need to apologize to your partner and anyone else involved in the situation. For example, if you are rude to a salesclerk because you felt possessive when they greeted your partner, then you should apologize to the salesclerk and our partner. When you are apologizing to someone else, you might say, "I'm sorry for the way I just behaved. It was uncalled for and won't happen again." When you need to apologize to your partner you can start with, "I need to apologize for the way I acted. I was feeling too possessive. It's no excuse, but it's what happened."

Summary: Take a timeout. Express yourself appropriately. Apologize when you need to.

Some people view failure as a reason to quit. They've failed; it's time to stop. However, people with a growth mindset view failures as simple mistakes. The difference is a mistake is something that can be learned from. Once they've learned from their mistake, they can move on and do better in the future. When you have a setback, spend some time reflecting on the mistake. What went wrong? Could you have done something differently to prevent it? Write down your findings so that you can review them and be mindful of them the next time around. For example, say you tried a new recipe that didn't go well. You could declare yourself a bad cook and not try again. Alternatively, you could analyze what went wrong and try to do better next time. Maybe the dinner burned because you weren't paying enough attention to it. Next time, you'll know to be more attentive. Another problem you may have with failure is letting it define your sense of self. When you do that, you start seeing yourself as a failure. The problem is, that tends to push you towards a fixed mindset, rather than a growth mindset. Mistakes are something you do. That aren't who you are as a person. When you can learn to separate the two, you'll find it easier to grow and learn from your mistakes. For example, maybe you made a big mistake at work, such as screwing up a major order. One possibility is seeing yourself as a screw-up, as someone who can do nothing right. However, if you view it just as just a mistake, you can move on. That is, you made a mistake: screwing up the order. But it was just one mistake, and now you know better. You'll do better on the next order because you've learned from the mistake. Take a moment to identify all the things you've done well or right in the situation. For instance, maybe you did a great job smoothing things over with the client once you realized your mistake. This can help make the mistakes easier to accept. Part of developing a growth mindset is always working to grow and challenge yourself. That means that you must try new things. However, when you try new things, you're bound to make mistakes, which keeps many people from even attempting new things. The important thing is to keep trying and challenging yourself. That includes taking on things that seem too challenging. You'll make mistakes, but you'll learn from the experience and realize what you can do. For instance, maybe you've always wanted to learn a new language, but you've been afraid you won't be able to understand it. Take on the challenge, anyway. Even if you don't become fluent, you'll still learn more about yourself and another culture.

Summary: Treat failures as mistakes. Remember mistakes don't define who you are. Be willing to try new things.

If you're using Windows 10, right-click the Start menu and select Command Prompt. If you're using Windows 8, press Win+X and select Command Prompt from the menu. This will display your network connection information. Your active connection may be labeled Wireless Network Connection, Ethernet adapter, or Local Area Connection. It may also be labeled by the manufacturer of your network adapter. Find your active connection and look for IPv4 Address. The IP address is four sets of digits, with up to three digits per set. For example, it might look like 10.0.0.1 If you're on a local network behind a router (common when connected to Wi-Fi), this address may be internal only. See the "Finding Your Public IP Address Using Google" method to find out your public IP address. If you're behind a router, the router's local IP address is the one listed next to "Default Gateway."
Summary: Open the Command Prompt. Type ipconfig and press Enter. Find your IP Address.