Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find your server's address. Open the Minecraft launcher. Sign in if prompted. Click PLAY. Click Multiplayer. Click Add Server. Enter a server name. Enter the server's address. Click Done. Select the server once it connects. Click Join Server.

Answer: You'll need to know the address of the Minecraft server to which you want to connect before you proceed. You can find free Minecraft servers on sites such as minecraftservers.org. Click the Minecraft app icon, which resembles a grassy block of dirt. If you aren't logged into your Minecraft account, enter your email address and password, then click LOG IN. It's a green button at the bottom of the launcher window. This will start Minecraft. This is in the middle of the main menu. If you're on a Windows computer, you'll need to click Allow access on the Firewall prompt before proceeding. It's in the lower-right corner of the window. Type the name that you want to use for your Minecraft server into the "Server Name" text box. Type your server's address into the "Server Address" text box. It's near the bottom of the window. Once you see the server's name and a status bar appear in the main window, click the server's name to select it. It's in the lower-left side of the window. Doing so will connect you to the server.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use silicone caulk if you need a neutral-colored waterproof sealant. Use acrylic latex caulk if you need a colored water-based sealant. Remove existing caulk from your work surface. Clean the surface. Use blue painter's tape to mask off areas and ensure straight lines.

Answer: There are two main types of caulk silicone and acrylic latex. Silicone caulk is a completely waterproof and flexible sealant. It will bond with a lot of different kinds of surfaces. Silicone is a good choice if you're caulking outdoors, or wet indoor spots like around shower stalls and bathtubs. It's quite expensive and doesn't do well in high-traffic areas. Silicone caulk is ideal for areas of high moisture that need to remain mildew-free. Silicone caulk can also be useful when you need to adhere surfaces, like fastening countertops to walls or putting a top on a vanity. Silicone caulk is typically only available in three shades clear, white, and almond. Silicone caulk cannot be painted over. Acrylic latex caulk is easier to use and cheaper than silicone. It can be used for a wider range of projects and it comes in a rainbow assortment of colors to match bathtub and sink glazes. Acrylic latex is water-based so it's best used indoors. It is not as durable as silicone caulk and won't last as long. Since acrylic latex is water-based, it is possible to paint over it. Acrylic latex caulk shrinks up more than silicone. It also dries much harder. Unless specifically noted on the packaging, latex caulk isn't suitable for any exterior surfaces. Acrylic latex caulk is not suitable for tiling or areas with direct sunlight. Old caulk must be removed before you add more. Use a utility knife, razor scraper or painter's tool to cut away existing caulk. Use quick, sharp strokes. Keep in mind that metal blades aren't ideal to use around plastic fixtures. Use a tool with a plastic razor blade, which you can get at any home improvement store, to avoid damaging the plastic. For concrete and masonry applications, use a wire brush for removal. Home improvement stores sell caulk remover products that will chemically remove old caulk. Keep in mind that these products will damage plastic surfaces. For silicone caulk, you may just need to rip up enough that you can grab an end with a pair of needlenose pliers. Then, you can pull the caulk out in one long strip. Use a brush or vacuum to remove any remaining debris from the work area. Scour the surface clean with a dry, nonabrasive sponge or pad. Use rubbing alcohol to remove soap scum and body oils from a bathtub or shower stall. Dry the area completely before you begin caulking. Both kinds of caulk need a clean surface, but if you're using silicone, it's imperative that you remove all debris and residue from the surface before you begin. For silicone clean up, soak a rag with mineral spirits (such as turpentine) and wipe the surface down with it. Then use a damp rag to wipe the surface down again. Apply strips of the tape to protect any surface area where caulk shouldn't appear. Put them down vertically on either side of the area you plan to caulk. The painter's tape acts as a guide to ensure your caulk lines are straight and uniform. The end result will look more polished and professional if you use painter's tape.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Shop from reputable businesses. Beware of deals that are too good to be true. Compare a suspected counterfeit to the genuine item.

Answer: Whether you're shopping in-person or online, you can safely avoid the risk of counterfeit goods by only purchasing from well-known, established retailers. Temporary, unknown, or suspicious businesses are more likely to sell counterfeitseven if they display manufacturer logos on their storefront or website. For example, while you're guaranteed to find real Apple products at the Apple store, you may not find the genuine article at a temporary mall kiosk. If you're not certain if a business is legitimate or not, search for the business name online. Nearly all genuine businesses have a website. Next, look for user reviews: if others are calling the products and goods "fake," or "a rip-off," you can be certain they're counterfeit. When in doubt, avoid a potentially shady business. Not all fakes sell at lower prices than their genuine counterparts, but an unreal bargain is one of the surest signs of a counterfeit product. Ask yourself how someone can sell, for example, a brand new $140 tool for $50. Chances are, it's because the product is a fake. Odds are you purchase many of the same products or brands over and over again. Pay attention to the look and design of similarly-branded products that you already own. This will make you better at spotting a counterfeit, because you'll have something to compare it to. Look for any deviations in the workmanship and in the text on the item, either the copy or the font and text placement. If you're purchasing a brand that is new to you or a product that you don't frequently buy, compare it to the same product at other stores.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pinch mums during late spring and early summer. Identify leggy stalks to be pinched. Grasp the tip under the first set of leaves. Pinch the tip off with your fingernails. Stop pinching in mid June to early August.

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Pinching refers to the pinching off of the top of the stems of a plant to encourage bushy growth and blossoming. Pinching can be done alongside the removal of dead blooms in late spring to early summer, as doing it before winter can also cause the mum to be vulnerable to the cold weather. Pinching is not strictly necessary but is a good addition to your deadheading routine, as it can make your plant fuller and healthier while keeping the shape of the plant compact and bushy. Because pinching is best done on tall stalks that you want bushier and more fruitful, take a good look during the late spring and early summer for stalks that you want shorter. It's best to pinch your mums once the new shoots that emerge in the spring are 3 to 4 inches (7.62- 10.16 cm) high. Also look for any tips that look dead or browned. Once you have identified some stalks that should be pinched, grasp the tip of a shoot right under the first set of leaves, about to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 cm) down the stem from the tip. Use your fingernails to pinch off this tip and discard the pinched off tip of the plant. Repeat the process of pinching on all unhealthy or overly-tall stems. Pinching not only shortens the height of a tall plant, it also allows encourages rapid growth of leaves and blooms right below the pinched off area. The optimal time to stop pinching for most mums is in mid July so that the plant has time to blossom and grow before blooming season. If your mum plant is an early cultivator then you should stop around mid-June, and if it is a late cultivator like a "Minnyellow" or a "Minngopher" mum, you can get away stopping pinching around early August. Look up your type of mum to see whether it is an early or a late cultivator.