Problem: Article: Traditionally, making brandy at home was a way to capture and preserve the flavors and fragrances of summer and fall fruits. Pears, apples, grapes, peaches or plums were gathered, processed into wine, then distilled into fruit brandies. If you want to make your own wine, you'll need to gather your fruit and start the fermentation process at least a month before you distill it to make brandy. If you'd prefer to start distilling right away, purchase a few liters of fruit wine and skip to the next section. Wait until the fruit you want to use is in season, and harvest at the peak of ripeness. For this recipe, you'll need about 3 quarts of fruit, which will yield enough wine to make a small batch of brandy. Harvest and ferment more fruit if you want more brandy. Commercial brandy is usually made from grape juice or crushed grape skins. The resulting distillate is harsh in taste, so it's aged in oak barrels to take off the edge. Brandy made from fruit other than grapes is more suited to making at home, since it doesn't require oak barrel aging. Wash it thoroughly, then cut it into slices. There's no need to peel the fruit, but you should remove pits for this recipe. Place the fruit in the jar, then use a potato masher or another instrument to mash it down. This will help the fermentation process go more quickly. If you're using berries, which are lower in sugar than other types of fruit, you'll need to add sugar. Line the bottom of the crock with sugar, then add a layer of fruit. Add more sugar, and continue layering until the fruit and sugar have been used up. Use a stone crock large enough to accommodate all of the fruit with a few inches to spare, since the mixture will bubble up during the fermenting process. If you don't have a stone crock, you can use a glass bowl or another thick, heavy container. It should be made of glass or ceramic, not wood or metal. Dissolve 6 teaspoons of dry yeast in a cup of warm water. Use active dry yeast, not instant yeast, found at any grocery store. Pour the yeast mixture over the fruit and sugar mixture. Add six cups of cold water. The liquid inside will begin to bubble up during the fermenting process, so you'll need the tray to catch any overflow. Leave the mixture in a cool place for a week. Uncover the crock and use a clean, long-handled spoon to stir it thoroughly, then place the cover on top. Each week the alcohol content will increase. At the end of four weeks, pour the wine into glass bottles and cover tightly. You can store the wine for several months to deepen the flavor.
Summary: Choose the fruit you want to use. Process the fruit. Mash the fruit in a stone crock or glass jar. Add yeast and water. Place the crock on a tray and cover with a plate. Stir the mixture once a week for four weeks. Bottle the wine.

Problem: Article: If you're using an Android or iPhone as a hotspot for your computer, turn it on now. It's in the menu bar at the top-right side of the screen. A list of available wireless networks will appear. If it's your phone, select your phone. You'll be prompted to enter a passcode. If you aren't prompted for a passcode, the network might be publicly available. However, some public hotspots (e.g. airports or cafes) require an extra step. Point a web browser to www.wikihow.comif you're redirected to a page that tells you to agree to rules or sign up for an account, follow the instructions to get online. If you see wikiHow's homepage, you're good to go. As long as you entered the correct password, you should be able to connect to the internet through this hotspot.
Summary: Turn on your mobile hotspot. Click the button. Click the hotspot you want to join. Type the passcode and click Join.

Problem: Article: If a traumatic accident has taken place and you think the victim has injured their spine, then do not move them unless it's absolutely necessary to evade an urgent danger, such as a flood. If you absolutely do need to move a victim that might have injured their spine, then you'll need to drag them instead of carrying them over your shoulder to minimize the chances of spinal damage. If the victim is on their back, roll them over on their stomach so they'll be easier to lift. To do this, just place one arm on the victim's shoulder and one arm on the same side of their body and push or pull them on to their stomach. If there is time and the person is not breathing, you may need to perform CPR.
Summary: Make sure that there's no possibility of spinal injury before moving the victim. Roll the victim onto their stomach if they're on their back.

Problem: Article: Not getting enough sleep and oversleeping can leave you feeling groggy and less alert. Medical experts recommend 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. To feel more alert, establishing a routine is also important. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. If it's too cold in your room or too warm, you can start to feel sleepy and foggy. To be more alert, try increasing or lowering the temperature in your room. Researchers have concluded that the optimal room temperature for sleep is about 65 degrees Fahrenheit, so adjusting the temperature a few degrees in either direction can help you wake up and feel more focused. If you are in a work environment or place where you do not have control over the thermostat, bring a sweater or jacket with you so you can easily warm up or cool off to feel more alert. Houseplants filter out chemicals and allergens that drain our energy and cause us to be less alert. Try bringing a plant to keep in your workspace or at home to feel more awake. Sitting in a darkened room can make you feel less alert because it interferes with the body's circadian rhythms. Open the curtains or blinds and let the sun shine in. If you live in a place where it is seldom sunny or it's currently dark outside, research indicates that turning on lights can also help you feel more alert. If you are in a meeting and need to feel more alert, select a seat by a sunny window. Although it's best to talk with your doctor before introducing any herbal supplements or vitamins to your daily routine, you may want to consider trying some of the options below that have been shown to make people more alert: A vitamin B-12 deficiency can cause memory problems and low energy. The recommended dosage for people age 14 and older is 2.4 micrograms per day. Many multivitamins already contain B-12, so unless you have been diagnosed with a vitamin B-12 deficiency, you may already be getting sufficient levels. Ginseng, according to some research, may elevate your mood and energy levels, which will make you more alert. There are no standard dosages, so talk with your doctor or a pharmacist about how much to take. Make sure you purchase ginseng from a reputable health food store or online retailer because it is expensive and many retailers add filler ingredients to their supplements. Guarana is an herb high in caffeine that some people believe can help improve mental focus. Check with your doctor about the right dosage for you, but many people trying to be more alert take 200 to 800 milligrams of guarana per day. If you already consume a lot of caffeine, you should use this cautiously because it may disrupt your sleep. Many pharmacies and health food stores also sell specific energy or alertness vitamins and supplements. Drugs and alcohol slow your reaction time, dull your responses, and make you less alert. Avoid these substances if you want to focus, concentrate, and be on your game. If you are having a hard time staying alert, it's a good idea to talk with a medical professional as soon as possible. There may be an underlying condition causing your symptoms that is best diagnosed and treated by a doctor.
Summary:
Get the right amount of sleep. Adjust the temperature in your room. Keep a plant in your home or office. Let the sun shine in. Consider herbal supplements and vitamins. Avoid substances that make you less alert. Seek medical advice.