1. How to clean the 72-pin connector on a Nintendo Entertainment System
People who grew up on the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) know how much a hassle it can be when it ages and gets the blinking red light of death. Put in your favorite game cartridge and it teases you with two to three seconds of the opening loading sequence before restarting. This usually happens because dust gets into the 72-pin connecter inside the actual NES causing a faulty connection between the game cartridge and the motherboard. To clean the connecter, you just need to take apart the chassis using a regular screwdriver, removing the metal spring components that hold a game cartridge while playing, and gently removing the motherboard itself. Using a bit of force, the 72-pin connector can be removed from the motherboard and then cleaned. Cleaning can be done with a regular pink pencil eraser and some rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab. Sometimes you can also take a moment to bend the pins back so as to better connect the game. Put everything back together and start up your now functional NES.
2. How to meditate
Many people say they would like to meditate on a regular basis but they just don’t know how or what to do. It’s really quite easy, especially with some practice. Make yourself comfortable lying in bed or sitting on a chair in a dark, quiet room with your eyes closed. Take three deep breaths, inhaling through your nose and exhaling trough your mouth, thinking of releasing all tension as you do so. Slowly begin to tense and then release your muscles, starting down at your feet and working your way up to your head. As you clench and hold the tensed muscle, think of tension in your life, and when you release the muscle, think of letting it go. You are free to do this as many times as you want but doing it twice is preferable. After that is the more difficult part that takes some practice. To clear your mind, just focus on your breathing without controlling it. Be aware of air first filling, and then leaving your lungs as if on its own free will. At this point you can listen to some calming music or a tape to help you meditate. My personal preference is chakra opening binaural beats that can be found on youtube. You can meditate at any time and can even use it to help you fall asleep at night.
3. How to study like a pro
Most students these days have horrible study habits. They either cram the night before, or just don’t know how to study. Good study skills are imperative to receiving a good education. The first thing that needs to be realized is that the human mind works in images and isolated events. If you’re trying to remember a list of terms, think of some imagery that will help you remember, or create a unique, isolated event that you will think of when that term is brought up. The human mind can also only take in so much information at a time, so take hourly breaks while studying to relax your mind and let the new information sink in, otherwise it would just be like filling a glass of water until it poured over. And if you feel tired, take a nap. It’s during sleep that the brain takes information from the day and locks it away for long term memory.
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