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Most everyone has lost at least one appliance or electronic device due to a power surge or lightning strike at some point.
But a quality surge protector
For maximum protection, it’s essential that you choose the best surge protector for the device(s) in question. [Read more…]
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Have you ever had to make plans to meet someone at a place that was halfway between your two locations?
If so, you might have found it a bit difficult to find an appropriate meeting place in the general vicinity of the half-way point.
Well, there’s a fantastic web tool called Meetways that makes finding the most appropriate halfway meeting place between any two locations an absolute breeze. [Read more…]
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Question from Gloria: Hi, Rick. I have a question for you. Is it possible to watch YouTube videos in slow motion?
I’m taking a dance class and every week we are assigned a set of instructional dance videos to watch on YouTube.
The problem I’m having is the dancers move so quickly that I have trouble following (and learning) the steps. One of the hazards of getting older I guess.
I usually watch these videos on my desktop computer, but I occasionally watch them on my phone as well.
Is there some way to slow YouTube videos down to make them easier to follow? [Read more…]
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Most of us who remember the good ole days of MS-DOS and Windows 1.0 also remember the first time we used a mouse with our PC.
Whether it was to control a graphics-intensive game or lay out a document in a desktop publishing program, the power and flexibility provided by the computer mouse quickly became apparent.
Mice have changed quite a bit from the rudimentary devices that we first used back in the day. [Read more…]
Modern workplaces often favor open office layouts to encourage collaboration, boost transparency, and break down hierarchical barriers. For creative teams, this setup promises faster communication, spontaneous brainstorming, and a more connected work environment.
But while the benefits sound appealing, many professionals report the opposite: constant distractions, privacy issues, and difficulty focusing on complex tasks. [Read more…]