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Archives / November 2019
29. November 2019

Fitness trackers—do they work?

So you’ve decided to do some CrossFit and today is about weights. How can a device that’s made to count steps and calculate calories register the value of the workout you’re getting from squats? Most decent fitness trackers have a heart-rate monitor. That’s the real secret. Keeping your heart-rate in the zone can reap great...
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Gadgets
29. November 2019

Eyestrain

Ever have a headache right behind your eyes, trouble sleeping, or feel like your eyes have been overused? It probably comes after a long day in front of the computer screen. Modern screens are great for image quality but the use of blue light can increase eyestrain which can cause all the above problems. Two...
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Equipment
29. November 2019

Eyestrain

Ever have a headache right behind your eyes, trouble sleeping, or feel like your eyes have been overused? It probably comes after a long day in front of the computer screen. Modern screens are great for image quality but the use of blue light can increase eyestrain which can cause all the above problems. Two...
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Computers
29. November 2019

When will electric cars become the norm?

Tesla might be leading the way, but electric cars are under production by several car makers. The main issues are a lack of charging points and batteries that are either limited in range or wear out from continual recharging. The former problem is being solved by many governments investing in infrastructure and the latter by...
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Tech
29. November 2019

Phone disaster?

You drop your smartphone in a drink or the sink. Game over? There are tricks you can try. Power off. Remove the SIM card. Dry carefully with a cloth. Shake out the liquid. Don’t be tempted to use a hairdryer, heat will damage your phone. Get some silica gel sachets (avoid the uncooked rice trick,...
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Phones & tablets