Q: If you're concerned that your finger may be sprained, try to use it as you typically would for the next day or 2. If you notice that the finger doesn't function normally, doesn't bend, can't hold weight, or is too painful to use, it's most likely sprained. For example, if you find yourself unable to pick up a gallon of milk using your hand with an injured finger, you're probably experiencing a sprain. When a finger is sprained, its muscles are often effected. Watch your finger as you go about your daily routine, and take note of any painful or uncomfortable cramps. Cramps may cause your finger to bend itself into a twisted position. Sprains are also commonly accompanied by muscle spasms. So, if you notice that your finger is twitching or bending on its own, it's probably sprained. Any finger injury will be painful, but the degree of pain you feel will indicate how seriously the finger is sprained. If the finger still hurts 48 hours after the incident, it's most likely sprained, since pain from a lesser injury should go away within 48 hours. If the pain is sharp and severe, you've either seriously sprained or broken your finger. If your sprained finger was impacted head-on, it may be compressed and have potential joint damage in addition to a potential sprain. This condition is known as a "mallet finger." So, if you try to straighten your finger and the tip stays bent at an angle, it will need to be professionally splinted. Unless it's accompanied by a sprain, mallet finger is often painless.
A: Try to use the finger normally after the injury. Pay attention to cramping or spasms in your finger muscles. Note how much pain you feel in the sprained finger. Straighten your finger and see if the tip stays bent.

Q: Maybe your partner has been clear that they want to cuddle, or maybe you're taking the initiative to start your snuggling. Regardless, it is best to start slow. Don't jump into cuddling - literally, don't jump on them, no matter how impatient you are. Place a hand on their shoulder, back, or on their waist to show your intent. Rest it there for a few minutes or give a light rub. Make sure that your intentions for cuddling are clear. You can place a hand on their shoulder, but that doesn't necessarily mean you want to cuddle with the person. Caress their arm instead to make sure they understand what you are leading into. Remember that cuddling is often a stand-alone activity, and doesn't necessarily translate into foreplay. Start slow and work till you're comfortable, not with the intention of progressing things past the cuddle stage. So you've done the basics, and are ready to proceed into real cuddling. Before you make the transition though, keep in mind important environmental factors. Is it hot out? Because you might have to limit the amount of physical contact you have in order to avoid turning into a swamp monster. Are you on a couch or a bed? Or something else entirely? The amount of space you have to sprawl will change the cuddling positions you can perform. You're about to be held down in a hug for quite some time, so make sure that you're comfortable first. If you plan on doing some long-term cuddling during a movie or before bed, change into comfortable clothes or grab a cozy blanket. Although you might be resting on the other person, having a pillow present might be a good idea too. The PG kind; rub your partner's back, legs, or arms in a sensitive and endearing fashion. This may or may not be the same as light massage. The goal here is to make the other person comfortable and interested in further cuddling with you. When you have transitioned into true "cuddling," you may choose to continue the light rubbing to prolong the positive feelings you both get from it.
A: Start slow. Be aware of environmental factors. Get comfortable. Do a little rubbing.

Q: This will run the DirectX diagnostics tool. At the bottom of the window the current installation of DirectX will be listed. DirectX is an application programming interface (API) integrated into Microsoft platforms used for handling video and audio tasks in games. Many games will package the installer for the versions of DirectX necessary to run the game and will automatically run when you run the installer for the game. This will open up a list of settings for Windows. This will open a window with Windows Update selected. This will pull all of the latest software updates for your operating system from Microsoft's server. Microsoft no longer releases standalone packages for newer versions of DirectX and they must be acquired from Windows Update.. If you wish to only install DirectX deselect all other updates by clicking the checkbox next to each file. In order to complete installation of Microsoft updates you will need to restart your computer. If you are running an older game that requires DirectX 9.0, you can acquire the DirectX End-user Runtime directly from Microsoft. Multiple versions of DirectX can coexist on your computer without conflict. If you are still encountering issues, you can rule out DirectX as the cause.
A: Press Win + R and enter "dxdiag". Press Win and click "Settings". Click "Update and Security". Click "Check for Updates". Install the updates. Restart your computer. Download and install DirectX End-User Runtime (optional). Run your game.

Q: Get very into the Thriller dance by dressing up like a zombie. First, look for some old clothes that you won't wear anywhere. You can wear pants or a skirt and shirt. Or, you can wear a dress. The choice is yours. 1980s style clothing is ideal because that's the decade Thriller came out. Use scissors or your hands to tear them up so that they look very old. You can find cheap clothes at a thrift shop if you don't have any clothes you're willing to rip up. A zombie will probably not have very neat hair. Run your fingers through your hair to make it very untidy. You can use a comb to tease your hair into different directions. Use hairspray to get the unkempt hairstyle to hold. Place a few leaves or twigs in your hair if you want step up the zombie-like appearance. Your goal with your makeup is to make it look like you've been long dead and rotting. Wear very light foundation to give you a pale appearance. Use dark eye shadow or black eyeliner to create dark circles around your eyes. Apply more of the dark eye shadow to your cheeks to make them look gaunt. Next, take purple and reddish eye shadow and apply it to look like wounds around your face. You can buy fake wound kits at many costume stores. Wear zombie contacts for an extra creepy appearance. A zombie costume is not complete without fake blood. Purchase fake blood from costume, or make it out of red food coloring, water, and corn syrup. Spread the blood on your face, arms, and legs if they are exposed. Pour it on your torn clothes, and pour a small amount into your hair. Make sure that the fake blood does not irritate your skin before putting a lot of it on your skin. Mix in some dirt into the blood to look extra dirty.
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Rip up some old clothes. Make your hair untidy. Wear zombie makeup. Put on fake blood.