HOW TO CREATE A CHRISTMAS LANTERN FROM STRAWS

         Instead of throwing used straws from gatherings or occasions, you can utilize it to make a very creative work of art that symbolizes the yuletide season -- a Christmas Lantern.


  
  Materials:
Used straw
Stapler and staples
Old scratch papers
or News Papers
Scissors
    
  Procedures:
  
     1. First thing to do is to wash the used straws ( it might be dirty).

     2. Then next is to cut the straws into these sizes;
             -Original size (approximately 10 inches): 40 pcs
             -Half of the original size crosswise (approximately 5 inches): 10 pcs
             -One fourth (approximately 2.5 inches): 10 pcs

     3. Connect the ends of the 10" straw to form a star shape using the stapler. (it will require 10 straws.) Then Make Another one.

     4. Connect the 2 star shapes you've made so to make a double layer.

     5. Now staple the Half size straws as in the picture and then the 1/4 size straws in the front and back

     6. Then attach the 10" straws at the middle of each side as seen on the picture.

     7. Next is to cut off five shorts straws of equal sizes from the remaining straws that you have.(about 2 inches). It will be used as the braces which will make the lantern look inflated. Place them on the corners of the pentagon shape formed inside the star. you can do this by using the stapler.

    8. It is almost finished. But still you can add some more designs on your lantern. You can add a decoration tail out of the old news papers or scratch papers.
       * get a paper, Fold it into 1/4, then fold it diagonally forming a triangle.
       * next is to cut it alternately from each opposite sides (just leave a little space before it is thoroughly cut).
       * open it then reverse it so that you can see the pattern of the tail.

Just attach it to your Lantern and now it is completed.

        
      

UPGRADING FROM WINDOWS 7 STARTER TO ULTIMATE

There are New Netbooks right now that comes with windows 7 but its only the starter version so here are easy  steps on how to upgarde to windows 7 ultimate;

           First of all, go to Start Menu then in the search box, type "windows anytime upgrade" then click on it.

           But before that, you must have the product key, if not then buy one either in stores near you or online (it doesn't cost that much.
           Next, as you open windows anytime upgrade, click on windows 7 ultimate in the options on what version you want to upgrade to.
           Then, click upgrade and it will start to upgrade which will take about 10 minutes or less depending on your computers speed.
           Afterwards it will  update drivers and features then you already have the windows 7 ultimate.

There are downloadable Keygens in the web for windows anytime upgrade but I personally discourage you on using those because it will greatly affect the stability of your PC and sometimes it makes it vulnerable from Malawares and spywares even with the presence of antivirus. It is still best to purchase the genuine ones.

How to install an Operating System On a New PC

To install an operating system (OS) in a new computer simply follow these simple steps:

     1. First, set your computer to boot from a CD drive. Start your computer, then when the screen displays options on what to enter, (Ex. F1=boot menu, F10=setup Etc..) press F10 to enter setup then go to boot order then set to boot first from CD drive. Save the settings then turn off your computer.
     2. Now start your computer then insert the CD which Contains your Operating System.(Ex. windows XP, Vista, windows 7).
     3. Then the computer will display "press any key to boot from CD. . ." and press any key to start the installation process.
     4. Just follow the instructions being displayed on the screen.
     5. You will be asked if you want to partition the memory in your hard drive. If you don't want to partition it, then you can start. It will first reformat the hard drive and then it will install the files from the CD.
     6. After it is finished, you will be asked to enter the Product Key. (it is usually located on the CD case).
     7. You'll be asked for the Administrator password. (optional).
     8. Now its done and you can already customize and use your PC.