INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Run a stream of cool water over the beans until they're completely submerged. There should be about 3 inches (7.5cm) of water above the top layer. From here, you can decide whether you'd prefer to hot soak or cold soak the beans. A good rule of thumb is to use roughly 2-5 cups (475ml-1L) of water for every cup of dried beans you want to soak. The exact amount you add will depend on the quantity of beans you're preparing, as well as their size. The beans will expand as they soak, so it's important that you place them in a container that offers a little extra room and use plenty of water to keep them covered. If the beans are in a stove-safe pot, turn on the cooktop and let them begin heating up. If you're using a bowl, you can heat the water in a tea kettle first, then pour it over the top of the dried beans. Black beans will typically need 1-4 hours for a proper hot soak. Smaller servings (between 2-4 cups, or 300-600g) shouldn't require much time, whereas a big batch may need to sit longer in order to fully soften up. A thorough soak will break down the starches around the shells of the beans, effectively tenderizing them. For a more hands-off approach, submerge the beans in water that's room temperature, then find something to occupy yourself for the next 6-8 hours. It's that easy! Set a timer to remind yourself to drain the beans once they're finished soaking. Move the beans to the refrigerator while they soak if space in your kitchen is at a premium. Cold-soaking is a convenient way to prepare black beans if you want to enjoy them at the end of a busy dayjust put them in water before you head to work or school. Remove the beans from the bowl or pot and transfer them to a colander. Run them under a light stream of water, giving the colander an occasional shake to separate them. When you're finished, they'll be ready to cook and add to your favorite recipes or store for later. Rinsing the beans after soaking them isn't strictly necessary, but it will help get rid of some of the starches that cause gas and make them hard to digest.

SUMMARY: Fill the container with water. Hot soak the beans to save time. Leave the beans to soak overnight instead. Rinse the beans clean.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the best reasons for your dog to wear a collar is that you need a collar in order for him to wear identification tags. I.D. tags are essential for your pet's safety. If your pet is lost or becomes separated from you, his tag's will help someone return him to your home. Your dog's tags should include his name and a phone number for you or your veterinarian's office. Make sure your dog is wearing his collar and tags anytime he leaves the house. Even if your dog is well-behaved, the unexpected can happen when you are out for a walk. For your dog's safety, and the safety of others, you should also walk your dog with a collar and leash. This way you can control your dog. You don't want him to suddenly dash into traffic or get into an argument with another dog. If your dog has trouble walking on a leash, you may want to consider a training program. Obedience will make walks more enjoyable for both you and your dog. Remember that a collar should be both comfortable and effective. Ask your vet for recommendations about what kind of collar will work best for your dog. Your dog's safety and health are the most important factors to consider when making a collar.

SUMMARY: Consider important information. Learn about safety. Think of your dog's needs.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the square port on the back of your desktop's CPU box, then plug the other end of the cable into the square port on the side of your laptop. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Doing this will search your computer for the Control Panel program. You'll find this at the top of the Start window. Control Panel will open. It should be on the left side of the Control Panel page. If your Control Panel page has "Small icons" or "Large icons" written in the top-right corner, skip this step. Doing so opens a list of all current connections, including your Ethernet connection to the laptop computer. It's a link below the current Internet connection in the Network and Sharing Center window. This is in the bottom-left corner of the window. You'll find this line of text in the middle of the window. Clicking it will select it. It's in the lower-right side of the window. Check the "Use the following IP address" box near the top of the page, then fill out the following fields: IP address - Type in 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask - Type in 225.225.225.0 Default gateway - Type in 192.168.1.2 To do so: Go to the Network and Sharing center in the same way that you did on the desktop. Open the Ethernet properties, select Internet Protocol Version 4, and click Properties Check the "Use the following IP address" box at the top of the page. Type 192.168.1.2 into the "IP address" field. Type 225.225.225.0 into the "Subnet mask" field. Type 192.168.1.1 into the "Default gateway" field. Click OK twice. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click the folder-shaped icon in the lower-left side of the Start window. Click on a folder that you want to share from your desktop to your Mac computer. You can also create a new folder to share. To do so: Click Share in the top-left side of the window. Click Specific people... Click the drop-down arrow. Click Everyone Click Share Click Done when prompted. To do so: Find the files that you want to share. Select the files. Press Ctrl+C to copy the files. Open the shared folder. Press Ctrl+V to paste the files. Go back to the Windows laptop on which you want to access the shared folder. Open Start, click File Explorer {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/0\/0d\/Windowsstartexplorer.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Windowsstartexplorer.png\/30px-Windowsstartexplorer.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":"30","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Windows icon.
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<\/p><\/div>"}, click the desktop computer's name in the lower-left side of the File Explorer window, and double-click the folder. You may have to scroll down through the far-left column of folders to access the desktop computer's name. Select the files, press Ctrl+C, open a folder in which you want to store them, and press Ctrl+V. You can also add files from your laptop to the shared folder if you want to access them on the desktop computer.

SUMMARY:
Connect the two computers with an Ethernet cable. Open Start on the desktop computer. Type in control panel. Click Control Panel. Click Network and Internet. Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Ethernet. Click Properties. Click Internet Protocol Version 4. Click Properties. Change the IP address for your connection. Change the IP address on your laptop computer. Open Start on the desktop computer. Open File Explorer . Select a share folder. Share the folder. Place files to share in the folder. Switch to the laptop computer. Open the shared folder. Move the shared files onto your laptop.