Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pull the lift string out of the bottom rail of the blind with pliers. Use the restring tool to rethread the lift string if it slides through. Melt the old string and the new string to join them together. Pull the old string out to run the new string through the blind. Replace the head rail strings separately if your lift cords aren't connected. Tie the new string at the bottom of the blind to keep it from sliding through. Repeat this process on the other lift string using the other lift cord.

Answer: Lower your blind as far as it will go. Go underneath the bottom rail and inspect the area where your lift strings meet the bottom rail. If there is a knot tied, clip it off and use pliers to pull the lift string out a little bit. If there is a cap holding the strings it place, pry it off with pliers or a flathead screwdriver to access the lift string. Complete this process for the lift string on the right before completing it on the left. If the lift string accidentally slides through the hole at the bottom and goes into the bottom rail, use the restring tool. Thread the string through the oval-shaped opening at the end of the restring tool and push the tool through the opening to bring the wire through the rail. Put on a pair of thick rubber gloves to protect your hands. Take your new string and hold it up to the length of lift string sticking out the bottom of your blind. Use a lighter to singe the tip of the old string and the tip of the new string. Then, quickly tap the 2 strings between your fingers with the singed tips touching to fuse them together. It's okay if the strings catch fire for 1-2 seconds, but if the flame won't go out immediately, blow on the flame to put it out. This can be kind of dangerous, so keep a cup of water nearby in case you need to extinguish the fire. Pull on both of the lift cords lightly to find which one raises the right side of the blind. Once you identify the string that you replaced, pull the lift cord down all the way until the new string slides through the blind and out through the lift cord. Essentially, you're using the old string to run the new string through the slot for the lift cord in the head rail. Some blinds do not have the lift string connected directly to the lift cord in the head rail. On these blinds, manually thread the new string up through each slat, use the wire restring tool to push the cord through the head rail, and force the lift string into the rolling mechanism, which is the grooved cylinder at the top of the head rail. You will need to remove your blind to do this. To remove your blind, slide the covers on each end of the head rail out and carefully slide the blind out of the brackets. These blinds typically use a cylinder to rotate the lift strings and pull them up or down. To avoid letting the lift string shoot through the bottom rail when you pull the lift cord, tie a large knot at the bottom of the string so that the string catches against the interior of the bottom rail. If you had a plug that you needed to remove to access the lift string, replace it by pushing the plug back into place. Use scissors to cut any excess string off of the bottom of the rail. Once you've replaced the lift cord for the right side, repeat the process on the left. Use pliers to pull the lift string through the bottom rail and cut the knot off. Then, use your lighter to join the new string to the old string. Next, pull the lift cord for the left side to thread the new string through the head rail. Tie the bottom of the new string the same way that you tied the other side.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make the call with Skype. Make the call with an app. Make sure the recipient can receive international calls.

Answer: Skype is an internet-based service that allows you to make phone calls worldwide. To use Skype you'll first need to set up an account and download the software. Then, you'll need to use a microphone and headset to make the calls. Depending on what you sign up for, you may get free calls or need to pay a fee. The recipient of your phone calls will also need to sign-up and activate Skype in order for you to get the cheapest, easiest calls using Skype. FaceTime, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger can be quickly installed on your phone and used for international calling. Once you've downloaded the app, read over the instructions and directions to determine which option is the best for you. If you're using FaceTime, whoever you are calling also needs to be an iOS user. If you keep calling a certain number and it never connects, then it's possible that they've blocked all paid or out-of-country calls. This is something done by many people (and phone companies) to save on any associated fees. Send a quick email to the recipient letting them know to lift these restrictions.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine your installation order. Boot from your installation disc. Try your Linux distribution before installing. Wait for the Setup program to load. Enter your product key. Choose your installation type. Format your partitions. Set your Linux options. Wait for the installation to complete. Create your Windows login. Install your drivers and programs.

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If you are installing a Linux distribution that you want to run alongside Windows, you need to install Windows first and then Linux. This is because Windows has a very strict boot loader that needs to be in place before Linux is installed, otherwise Windows won't load. Insert the installation disc into your optical; drive, and reboot your computer. Normally a computer boots from the hard drive first, so you will need to adjust some settings in your BIOS in order to boot from the disc drive. You can enter the BIOS by hitting the designated Setup key during the boot process. The key will be displayed on the same screen as your manufacturer's logo. Common Setup keys include F2, F10, F12, and Del/Delete. Once you are in the Setup menu, navigate to the Boot section. Set your DVD/CD drive as the first boot device. If you are installing from a USB drive, make sure that the drive is inserted and then select it as the first boot device. Once you've selected the correct drive, save your changes and exit Setup. Your computer will reboot. Most Linux distributions come with a copy that can be loaded directly from the installation disc. This will allow you to "test drive" your new operating system before you commit to the installation process. Once you are ready to install, click the Installation program on the desktop. This is only possible with Linux distributions. Windows does not allow you to test out the operating system before you install. No matter which operating system you choose, the setup program will need to copy some files to your computer before it can continue. This can take several minutes, depending on the speed of your computer's hardware. You will most likely need to choose some basic options, such as language and keyboard layout. If you are installing Windows 8, you will need to enter your product key before you can begin the installation. Older Windows versions will ask for the product key after installation is complete. Linux users will not need a product key unless it is a purchased version such as Red Hat. Windows will give you the option of Upgrading or performing a Custom installation. Even if you are upgrading an older version of Windows, it is highly recommended that you choose Custom and start from scratch. This will minimize problems that may arise later from combining old settings and new ones. If you are installing Linux, you will be given the option to install alongside your existing operating system (Windows), or to erase the disk and install Linux by itself. Choose the option that best meets your needs. If you choose to install alongside Windows, you will be given the option to choose how much hard disk space you want to designate for Linux. If you are installing Windows, you will need to choose which hard drive partition you want to install it on. Deleting partitions will wipe the data on the partition and return the space to the Unallocated section. Select the unallocated space and create a new partition. If you are installing Linux, the partition needs to be formatted in the Ext4 format. Before installation begins, your Linux installer will ask you for your timezone, and you will need to create a username and password. You will use this to log in to your Linux distribution as well as authorize system changes. Windows users will fill out personal information after the installation is complete. Depending on the speed of your computer, this can take up to an hour to finish. Most installations are hands-off at this point. Your computer may reboot several times during the installation process. Once your Windows installation is complete, you will need to create a username. You can also choose to create a password, though this is not necessary. After creating your login info, you will be asked for your product key. In Windows 8, you will be asked to customize the colors first. After that, you can choose to either log in with a Microsoft account or use a more traditional Windows username. Once the installation is complete, you will be taken to your new desktop. From here, you can begin installing your programs and make sure that your drivers are installed and up to date. Make sure to install an antivirus program if you are going to be connecting to the internet.