Q: If you're tagged, simply stop moving and stand in place until someone on your team tags you, at which point you can play again as if nothing ever happened. This often makes the game much faster and more offensive minded. If you capture the flag you can throw it to a teammate to try and get it out of your territory. The tagging rules still apply, and you can add the rule stating that if the flag is dropped (by a bad pass or missed catch), the flag must be returned to the starting space. This is a great variation for Open-Field games, where it is impossible to hide a flag. This is a great way to extend the game longer, or make it more fun for larger groups (20+) in large areas. Give each team 3-5 flags to hide individually. The game is not over until all the flags are found by one team. You can also give each flag a point score, based on the difficulty of finding and returning it to your base. Set a time limit on the game, and the team with the most points at the end wins. Don flashlights or headlamps and head out for a spooky, extra challenging game of CTF. To prevent dangerous collisions, make a rule that you can only be running with a light on. However, turning your light off and sneaking slowly around is a great way to search for the flag, or spring a trap on an unsuspecting attacker. You can also try Capture the Flag REDUX for a ready-to-play glow-in-the-dark CTF kit. For a safer, easier version of paintball capture the flag, cut up several pairs of pantyhose into small, 3-4 inch long strips. Tie one end up and fill it with enough flour that it is easily thrown back and forth. Tie the top up, and make sure all the players are wearing dark clothing. Now, instead of tagging someone, you have to hit them with the flour bomb, which will leave a puff of flour as proof. Water balloons or water guns can be substituted as well, but refilling them takes time, especially over a long game. Having a neutral zone prevents impossible-to-judge situations where two players tag each other near or on the line. To do so, simply make the center line 3-5 yards wide. If you're in this area, no one can be tagged and sent to jail. Players are not allowed to go to the neutral zone and stay there! That is considered cheating.
A: Freeze people on tags instead of sending them to jail. Play with a frisbee or ball for your flag that you can pass to teammates. Hide multiple flags per team. Try out Capture the Flag at night. Tag people with water balloons or "flour bombs" instead of your hands. Set up a neutral zone where no one can be tagged.

Q: If you leave your computer on all the time, you can often fix a problem by turning off the computer, then unplugging it (or remove the battery, if it is a laptop), then holding down the power button for 30 seconds while computer remains unplugged (this will often cause a light, or lights, to flash), then reinserting the battery, plugging the computer back in and powering it on. By cutting off the power to the motherboard, it allows the hardware to reset and the memory to clear. You will need to take a look inside for this. Remember that any time you need to open up your computer cabinet, shut down your computer and unplug it. If you have long hair, tie it back. Take off any jewelry that might get in the way. Also avoid wearing any clothing that produces a lot of static, as a spark can damage hardware and cause intermittent, hard-to-troubleshoot problems. Many computers now come with built-in diagnostics which can tell you if you have certain issues. 4 brands of computers that normally have diagnostic options are HP/Compaq, Dell, Lenovo and Acer. To access these diagnostic options: Power down the computer, wait a few seconds then turn it back on. HP - Immediately start pressing F2 on startup to access the diagnostic menu. Select Start Up Test, Quick, One Pass (if option is present) to begin the testing process. Dell - Immediately start pressing F12 on startup to access the diagnostic menu. Use the arrow keys to select Diagnostics from the menu. Lenovo - press F10 during the boot sequence and this will launch the Lenovo diagnostics. Acer - restart the computer and press the "F2" key during startup. Once the setup utility comes up, go to the diagnostic menu and run a test. Write down any error codes and consult the internet, the computer manufacturer or a local technician for assistance. If it's hot, then there may be a heat related issue. For laptops, you generally do not want to try to open the case, but you can still vacuum the fan ports. Some computers just run hot, particularly laptops, but heat is never good for electronics. Gently examine the front and rear fans and blow out any dust. You can apply a clean cloth to dust out hidden particles. Remember: Your computer must be shut down while you're cleaning inside it. If you have more than one hard drive in your computer, avoid installing them right next to each other in the chassis; this makes them more prone to heat failure. To install an extra hard drive in a wide slot, such as the slot that holds your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, you can buy mounting brackets at a store that sells computer parts. Even if your computer isn't having problems, it's a good idea to clean the fans regularly. Before you close up the case, check all the cables and make sure everything is still plugged in. If you have to reset a video card or a stick of memory, avoid applying heavy pressure to the motherboard as this can damage it. Many times when doing a Windows Update, your system may download and install an incorrect driver, which may result in the computer freezing. You can check the status of drivers from Device Manager. Any devices with a yellow exclamation next to them are in an error state. Unplug any USB devices, if connected, and see if the error goes away. If so, that device is a problem. Power-on your computer and see if it works. If it does, good; otherwise you can restore your computer to an earlier configuration. System Restore will roll your system back to an earlier set of drivers. It can be accessed by pressing and holding the Windows Logo key and pressing R, and then typing "rstrui" in the Run dialog box. Using a restore point to restore your computer can remove software (like an app, driver, or update) that might be causing the problem. Once started, System Restore can NOT be interrupted, so be patient. Changes made to your PC by System Restore cannot be undone if you are running it in Safe Mode or the Windows Recovery Environment. Your hard disk is a storehouse of information, so when it gets used for a long duration it might get cluttered and patchy; this slows down the performance of your computer. Hence, use your Windows utility CHKDSK to scan and remove bad sectors on regular basis. It is the best preventive way of maintaining computer health. If all else fails, reinstalling your operating system might help. Back up your files before doing this step.
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Give your computer a bit of rest. Determine if your computer is overheating. Run a diagnostic check. Open the cabinet of your computer and check the temperature of the metal chassis. Inspect your device drivers. Try a System Restore. Inspect your hard disk. Install and run a good antivirus and anti-malware program. Reinstall your operating system.