INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are a variety of options you can toggle in the Performance section before launching your game. Disabling features may make the game run better, but they can also cause significant problems and stability issues. Games aren't designed to use the features, so the chances of encountering a problem are high. Remember, this will only be effective on games made in the early 2000s and earlier. Newer games will not benefit from this program, and will likely crash upon startup. Most Windows games will use the "DirectX 8.1 and 9.0 Options" section. Older games will use the "OpenGL Options" section. Select "disable textures" to turn off all textures in your game. Be prepared for a very ugly game, as textures are what give the 3D models details. Everything will appear flat when you force textures off. This will result in one of the biggest performance gains if it works with your game. If you want to use textures, but still want a performance increase, select "force small texture (32x32)". This will load basic textures, but they will be much smaller than normal. Dynamic lighting is a popular way to make games appear more realistic, but it can have a dramatic impact on your framerate. Disabling lighting can help you get a newer game running on an older system. Again, this will not work on all games. After adjusting a few settings, try playing the game by clicking the "RUN" button. If the game crashes or doesn't work like it should, go back to the Performance section in 3D Analyze and try some different settings. It will take a lot of trial and error before you find a combination that works well for your game and your system.

SUMMARY: Use the Performance section to adjust graphics settings. Disable textures for a big performance boost. Disable lighting for another good performance increase. Try running your game.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Just be relaxed and confident. You don't have to do the corny thing where you pretend to yawn and then spread your arm over her shoulder. Just be cool about it. You can be bold and drape your arm around the seat before she sits down, or ease into it after the movie starts. You don't want to assume too much and make the girl uncomfortable by making a move too soon. Feel her out. If she responds well to your touch and affection in general and you've put your arm around her before, then doing so at the movies won't be a big deal. You can even ask her if she's cold; chances are that she will be, because movie theaters are always freezing. This gives you an excuse to put your arm around her. As the movie progresses, you should lean in closer to the girl. Do this slowly when the time is right, or during a scary or romantic scene in the movie. After you put your arm around her, move closer to her so that your heads are almost touching. You can stroke her upper arm with the arm that is draped around her, or you can put a hand on her knee. Just find a way to make her feel comfortable and closer to you. This is where those concessions can become a bit of a pain. Make sure you don't accidentally knock over a drink or a box of Milk Duds. If she seems really into her snack, then you may want to wait a bit until she eats her food so she doesn't feel intruded upon when you try to get close to her. If she's constantly glancing at you or looking at your lips, then she probably wants to kiss you. If she seems a little nervous but responds well to your touch, then she may also want to kiss you. If she keeps pulling away when you try to get close, then she may not be ready for kissing. Remember that you're only in middle school, and many girls have not kissed and are not comfortable with doing so at that age. Ease off on the pressure or she'll feel uncomfortable. If she turns to you to make little comments or just when she laughs, then it's another sign that she wants your faces to be closer together. When the time is right, go in for a kiss. You can make eye contact, touch her cheek, and then tilt her face toward yours and lean toward her until you lock lips. Your lips should touch each other firmly, but not too firmly. You can kiss her for just a second or two before you pull away. Most middle school girls are not ready for French kissing, so you shouldn't use your tongue unless you are very, very sure that the girl is ready for this, or you both will be in for an unpleasant surprise. After a few seconds, you can try to kiss her again, or sit back and enjoy the movie until you have another opportunity to give her a kiss. Even after you pull away, remain affectionate. Keep an arm around her shoulder or on her knee so she still feels like you're paying attention to her. When the movie is over, squeeze her hand and let her know you had a great time and that you can't wait to see her again. Make sure the girl knows that you like her company more than you like kissing her. Though you're at an age where kissing is one of the most new and exciting things you can do, so is getting to know a girl you really like. If you kiss her just enough without coming on too strong, you'll be buying your movie tickets again before you know it.

SUMMARY: Put your arm around her slowly. Get closer. Look for signs that she wants to kiss you. Make a move. End on a good note.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's a good idea to keep yourself busy in the wake of a breakup. If you linger on bad feelings for too long, you may lash out towards others. To regulate your emotions, take up a new hobby or rediscover an old one. This can help you be a better person, as you'll be focusing on new, positive things rather than negative feelings. You can try to join a hobby where you meet new people. You may be in a better overall mood if you focus on starting fresh with new friends. You could, for example, take a cooking or painting class. If you're taking care of yourself, you're more likely to have the energy to manage your emotions. This will make you a better person in the aftermath of a breakup. Make sure you keep up with eating right, sleeping right, exercise, and personal hygiene. Don't try to do too much when you're feeling wounded emotionally. Especially in the days right after a breakup, it's okay to take time for yourself. Do not feel bad if you have to lessen your commitments for awhile. For example, say no to things more often. Don't agree to do extra favors for others or take on volunteer opportunities. You need time to recover. Skip one obligation during the week. For example, miss one meeting for your church's vestry. Instead, stay in and do something nice for yourself. It's a good idea to stay social after a breakup. This can help you remember that there are still people that value you, even if you're not in a romantic relationship. Make plans with friends from work or school. Invite an old friend out to coffee. Staying socially active after a breakup can really help you mend.

SUMMARY:
Take up a hobby. Practice basic self-care. Take it easy. Make plans with others.