This is very important. You don't want to damage your CPU. You can remove static by simply touching the outside of your computer case, or by getting things like anti-static hand pads or anti-static "watches" for some extra peace of mind. . Putting together a computer is more complex than it sounds. Make sure you do it correctly or it will not run. . A high quality gaming PC will usually be more powerful than a gaming console. You may enjoy connecting your PC to your high definition TV to get the big screen experience. However, many veteran PC gamers prefer a monitor over a TV screen. Getting a monitor that can support the large number of frames that your new PC can pump out is critical for certain kinds of gaming, like mass online multiplayer games where a single frame advantage is critical. Using TVs or monitors with lower refresh rates causes ghosting and makes the PC seem less responsive than it actually is. There are many great companies offering monitors such as Acer's Predator Series or ASUS. A good standard resolution is 1920x1080 with a refresh rate of 144Hz. Remember to use a Display Cable (DP), as standard HDMI or VGA cables do not support high frame rates. PC gaming controls can be hard to learn and use for people who are more familiar with console gaming. However, you can easily connect a console controller to a PC and play your game as normal.
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One-sentence summary -- Remove the static from your hands. Make sure you put all of the parts together correctly in the case Connect your computer to a monitor with a high refresh rate Connect your console game controller to your computer if you prefer those controls.

Assertiveness is about getting your needs met in appropriate and respectful ways. The more assertive you can be, the more likely you will get what you want. Be direct. Approach your friend calmly and tactfully. Listen to her point of view, and then explain how you feel. Use "I statements," such as, "I felt angry when I heard you were talking bad about me to other people." Make sure you emphasize how you feel instead of what the other person did; you should always state your feelings first in order to reduce the likelihood that the other person will react emotionally or take it personally. Focus on positive aspects of the relationship. You could say something like, "Your friendship means a lot to me and I don't want this to come between us." Maintain positive eye contact. Don't stare without looking away every once in a while, and don't avoid eye contact. Maintain eye-contact that is comfortable, look away every once in a while, then regain eye-contact. Aggressive communication is based on, "I'm okay, you're not okay" thinking. It assumes that you are right and the other person is wrong. Examples of aggressive communication include: raising your voice or yelling, threatening, putting down the other person (e.g., "You're stupid"), and pointing your fingers. Avoid engaging in hurtful behaviors such as name-calling, put-downs, or blaming. For example, don't say things like, "I can't believe you did that. I hate you. You're stupid." Instead, say something assertive like, "I felt really angry when I heard that you were talking about me behind my back. I know that it may have been taken out of context, but can you give me your side of what happened? I'd like to understand where you're coming from." Some people back down and beg for forgiveness at the first sign of a fight, even when they are not the only one responsible for the issue. However, passive behaviors like avoiding confrontation are associated with more negativity within friendships. Don't avoid the problem, this can result in unresolved conflict. Don't apologize for everything, only your part in the problem. In other words, do not take the entire blame. There are always two people in a conflict, and in most case both people exhibit behaviors that contribute to the issue. Look at your friend and maintain eye-contact instead of staring at the floor or fidgeting. Do not simply accommodate the other person's will or wishes. Your needs are just as important. Passive-aggression is associated with showing your aggression in a passive way. Instead of telling someone how you feel, you tell the person through your actions. These passive forms of aggression can be confusing and hurtful. Some examples of passive-aggressive communication are sarcasm, talking behind the person's back (speaking negatively about her to others), spreading rumors, or getting other people to dislike your friend.
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One-sentence summary -- Practice being assertive. Reduce aggressiveness. Limit passive communication. Avoid engaging in passive-aggressive behaviors.

The Spanish language uses the same vowels that are used in the English language, "a," "e," "i," "o," and "u." There are five vowel sounds that you should become familiar with. Unlike the English language, each of these vowels always makes the same sound in every single word. Also remember that vowels are never silent when you are pronouncing Spanish words. " The letter "a" in Spanish is sounds like the "a" in the word "father." If a Spanish word has more than one "a," all of the "a"s will make the same sound (e.g. manana). "Manana" sounds like "mah-nya-nah" The long "a" found in words such as "blame" or "name" is never used when you speak Spanish. " The letter "e" in Spanish sounds like the "e" in "weigh" or the "a" in the word "late." For example, "pero" should sound like you are saying "pay-ro." The long "e" sound in words like "need" or "speed" are not used when you are speaking Spanish. " The letter "i" in Spanish sounds like the "i" in the word "machine." The Spanish "i" also sounds like the long "e" in the word "be." Never pronounce "i" with the sound used in the word "hide," "if," or "hit." For example, "hija" sounds like "ee-ha." " The letter "o" in Spanish is always pronounced as a long "o" in the English language. Spanish "o"s sound like the "o" in the word "no." Avoid pronouncing the "o" that is used in the word "opportunity" and "other." For example, "como" sounds like "koh-moh." " The letter "u" in Spanish is pronounced like the "u" in the word "lunar." This letter only makes one sound in the Spanish language. In English, words that begin with the letter "u" (e.g. useful, utilize) make a "y" sound. However, do not use this pronunciation of the letter "u" when you pronounce Spanish words. "Curcuma" sounds like "koor-koo-mah." The letter "u" never makes the sound found in the word "flutter" or "ultimate" either. Native English speakers have a tendency to drag out vowel sounds. Spanish vowels should be pronounced using short sounds. For example, in English you may pronounce the word "hey," as "heeeeey." Instead, keep the pronunciation short as if you are saying "late." Elongating the sound of your vowels when you speak Spanish will alert others that you are not a native Spanish speaker and can make it more difficult for other people to understand what you are saying. A diphthong is two vowels next to each other. When you see this, pronounce the sound of the first vowel and then pronounce the sound of the second vowel. Practice until you can say the two sounds as one syllable. You will have to make the sounds quickly and not drag out the sounds of each individual vowel. For example, "feo" sounds like "feh-oh,"cuando" sounds like "kooahn-doh", and "suizo" sounds like "sooee-soh."
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Know the five vowels. Say the letter "a. Pronounce the letter "e. Practice saying the letter "i. Say the letter "o. Be careful with the letter "u. Do not drag out the sound. Practice diphthongs.