Article: You can enter the commands for testing network and internet latency directly at the command line. Click on Start, select Run. Type cmd, and press OK. This will launch the command line window where you can simply type the test commands to execute them. You can also search for cmd.exe in the windows search The Ping loopback test will test your computer's connection to verify that there are no local hardware problems causing the network or internet latency issue. Type "Ping 127.0.0.1 -n 20". This IP address is the same for nearly all built in network connections, the "-n 20" extension will send 20 packets of data before terminating the test. If you forget to type "-n 20" you can cancel the test by entering Ctrl+C. View the statistics. The time it took for the packet of data to travel locally should be less than 5ms and there should be zero packet loss. Now that you have verified that your local port is working, you can Ping remote servers to test the latency. Again, normal latency varies by the type of connection from 5 - 40ms for cable modem, 10 - 70ms for DSL, 100 to 220ms for dial-up and 200 - 600 for cellular. The distance to the remote server also adds to latency, you can estimate an additional 1ms in latency for every 60 miles (100km) the data travels. Type "Ping" followed by the IP address or site URL you wish to ping and hit enter. You may want to start with the URL of your internet service provider and proceed to other sites you commonly access. View the report. As the test pings the remote address, it will report back the results, the final number after the "time = " is the time it took, in milliseconds, for the packet to travel to the remote site and back to your computer. Note: the "-n 20" extension works with this command, as does the "Ctrl+C" should you forget to enter it. The traceroute test will show the path that data travels from your computer to the remote server and any delay in that path. This can be helpful in determining the source of network or internet delays. Type "tracert" followed by the IP address or site URL you wish to route and hit enter. View the results. As the test traces the path it will display each address along the way and the time it took for a data packet to travel and acknowledge receipt for each "hop" along the path. The more "hops" or other devices the data packet needs to route through, the more delay you will experience.
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Access the Command Line Prompt. Run Ping Loopback test. Run Ping to a remote server. Run Traceroute test.
Article: Hardware stores and home-improvement stores sell a variety of both chemical and natural repellent sprays. Purchase 2 or 3 and alternate them so deer don't become accustomed to 1 of the scents. Follow the instructions printed on the packaging and apply as directed. Keep in mind that the spray will wear off after a rainstorm, and should be reapplied about 1-2 times per month even in dry weather. Not all commercial deer repellents are environmentally friendly. Read the label before you purchase a repellent if you're concerned about the environment. This is especially important if you'll be spraying the repellent on a vegetable or herb garden. Also consider the smell factor when purchasing a deer repellent. If a spray is too odorous, you're unlikely to want to sit in your garden or yard! A spray made from hot red pepper flakes works as a natural, environment-safe deterrent that won't harm deer but will keep them away from your yard and plants. Cover the perimeter of your yard with the spray 23 times a month to keep deer out. Or, if you're interested in protecting specific plants in a garden plot, spray plants that you don't want eaten by deer with a hot pepper spray. Make the spray by combining 1 gallon (3.8L) of water with 3 tbsp (37 g) of crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer in a saucepan for 15 minutes, then mix in 2 teaspoons (9.9mL) of liquid castile soap. Remove the liquid mixture from the heat and let it sit for 24 hours, then strain it into a plastic spray bottle. Deer dislike both the smell and the taste of soap. Sprinkling a few generous handfuls of it around the perimeter of your yard or garden beds can repel deer. You only need to reapply the soap to your yard about 1 time per month, or after a heavy rainstorm. To create the soap flakes, try grating off pieces of bar soap using a clean cheese grater. Or, use a kitchen knife to cut a bar of soap into 14in 14in (0.64cm 0.64cm) cubes. The human scent that emanates from the hair will deter the deer from entering your yard. Spread a generous amount of hair around the perimeter of your yard if you're concerned that deer may invade. If you have a smaller garden plot or flowerbed, spread hair across the entire area. To obtain a bag of hair, visit a local barber or hairdresser. They should have plenty of leftover hair at the end of every business day, and will most likely give it to you free of charge. Make 10-15 of these hair-filled socks, and hang them from tree branches or fence posts around the perimeter of your yard, flower bed, or vegetable garden. Hanging socks full of hair will fill the area with a human scent and keep deer away. Since the hair will be contained within the socks, the makeshift repellent should work for a few weeks. Then, fill new socks with hair and hang them in the same locations. Use dirty, old socks that you don't mind throwing away once the hair has stopped deterring deer from entering your yard.
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Spray a commercial deer repellent across your yard. Cover the edges of your yard in hot pepper spray as a natural deterrent. Sprinkle 4-5 handfuls of soap flakes around the edges of your yard. Spread 10-20 handfuls of human hair across your yard. Put 23 handfuls of hair into a sock for a longer-lasting repellent.
Article: Not drinking doesn't mean you're not able to have fun. Binge and excessive drinking is never healthy, whatever your age, but partying is good for your soul. The objective of a party is ultimately to socialize and you can do that with a glass of Virgin Mojito or Soda in your hand. Enjoy the dance floor. Keep your water intake up and you can rock the floor all night long. Hold a champagne glass or similar with non-alcoholic cider in it, or a tumbler with dark soda in it. This can help you fend off unwanted offers and saves unnecessary explanations to people you hardly know. Most people love it when someone else pays them good attention! Although alcohol might help you unwind if you're the shy type, a clear mind allows you to make a great conversation and stay focused on whatever is the subject. If you have a house party with your friends, you can hit the kitchen counter and introduce them to the art of making great alcohol-free drinks that look just as cool as an ordinary cocktail. There is an infinite number you can learn to make: try your hand at a Basil Lemon Mojito Mocktail, a Ginger and Fred, a Safe Sex on the Beach, a Virgin Flirtini or a Roy Rodgers.
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Keep partying. Spend time talking with friends and listening to them attentively. Become a mocktail master.