Remove your potatoes from the freezer. Place them in their airtight container directly into your refrigerator. Let them sit for 1-2 days before cooking them. This gives them time to defrost. If you only want to defrost a small amount of potatoes, remove them from the airtight container and place them in a separate airtight container for defrosting. Put the potatoes into a pot over medium-high heat. Stir the potatoes occasionally as they cook. Then, add additional ingredients or garnishes, as desired. You can also heat the potatoes in a covered dish in the oven at 350F (177C) for about 30 minutes. To cook them in a microwave, heat them at half power for about 5 minutes. Check them, then heat on high in 30 second intervals until they're warm. Spread the frozen fries out on your greased baking sheet. Then, put them into the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Flip them about halfway through baking. Eat the fries while they're warm. Cooked fries only need to heat for about 5-15 minutes. Check them often to make sure they don't burn.

Summary: Thaw raw or prepared potatoes for 1-2 days in your refrigerator, if you have time. Heat prepared mashed potatoes over medium-high heat until warm. Bake frozen french fries at 450F (232C) for 20-25 minutes.

Your new hard drive must be larger than the space that's currently occupied on the hard drive that you want to copy. If you're creating a clone of your hard drive, the new hard drive must be at least the same size. There are two types of hard drive to which you can copy your old hard drive's contents: Internal - A hard drive that sits inside of your computer's housing. External - A hard drive that connects to your computer via a USB cable. Most external hard drives will work on any computer, though in some cases you must format the hard drive before using it. If you're copying your hard drive's contents onto another internal drive, you'll need a USB adapter so that you can attach the new hard drive to your computer. There are two types of hard drive connections: SATA, which has a narrow cable attaching the connector to the drive, and IDE, which has a several-inch-wide cable attaching the connector to the drive. You can buy SATA-to-USB and IDE-to-USB adapters online or in tech department stores such as Best Buy. If you're using a Mac, make sure that you get a USB-C to SATA/IDE adapter rather than a USB 3.0 version, as Macs no longer have USB 3.0 ports. . Creating a backup on a separate drive is optional, but recommended in case something goes wrong during the copying. Plug the hard drive's USB cable into the computer's USB slot. If you're using an internal hard drive with an adapter, make sure that the hard drive is firmly connected to the adapter as well. If you're using an external hard drive on a Mac, you may need to format the drive before you can store your hard drive's contents on it.

Summary: Make sure that you have the new hard drive. Buy an adapter for your hard drive if necessary. Back up your computer Attach your hard drive to your computer.

Cream blushes don't have to contain dangerous chemicals. By making your own cream blush, you get to decide exactly what goes into itand you can customize the color too. This section will teach you how to make your own cream blush. You can apply it using your fingers or makeup sponge. Fill the bottom pot with an inch or two of water and place the upper pot on top. Transfer everything to the stove and turn the stove on to a medium heat. If you do not have a double boiler, then you can make your own by filling a large pot with an inch or two of water, and placing a large bowl over it. The bottom of the bowl should not touch the water. You will need 1 teaspoon of shea butter and teaspoon of emulsifying wax. Place both ingredients into the upper pot or bowl of your double boiler. Heat the two ingredients until they melt. Be sure to stir them while they are melting with a spoon or spatula. This helps the butter and wax melt more evenly, and it mixes them together. Once the shea butter and emulsifying wax have melted completely, turn the stove off and move the double boiler to a heat-resistant surface. The mixture in the pot should look translucent, and there should be no clumps. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, measure out 1 tablespoon of aloe gel and transfer it to the mixture. Blend everything together with a spoon or spatula. Try to use a clear aloe gel, as opposed to a tinted one. Add both your mica and cocoa powders a little bit at a time until you get the color you want. You can use any color of mica powders you want, but pinks and reds might yield the best and most natural results. The cocoa powders will help darken the blush. If you wish to have a lighter blush, then use less cocoa. You will need to 1 teaspoon of each powder, depending on your preferences. Consider dipping a spoon into the mixture, letting it cool, and holding it against your cheek to make sure you have the right color. Once you have achieved the color you want, transfer everything into a small, seal-able jar using a spoon or spatula. Leave the jar in a cool place, unopened, until it has solidified, then seal the jar tightly with a lid. Wait 24 hours before using the blush. This allows it to solidify. You can leave your container as is, or you can personalize it further by adding a personalized label or embellishing it with stick-on gems.
Summary: Consider making a cream blush. Assemble your double boiler. Measure out the shea butter and emulsifying wax and put it the a double boiler. Melt shea butter and wax in a double boiler. Remove the double boiler from the stove. Add aloe and mix until smooth. Add mica and cocoa powders a little bit at a time. Transfer everything into a little jar and let it solidify. Consider decorating your container.