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The Best Trash Compactors Will Cut Down Your Garbage Trips
Miss one trash day and the garbage seems to pile up. If you live in a bustling household, then your problem may be even worse. Finding the most reliable and best trash compactors to help ease the burden will go a long way in lightening your weekly trash load.
By Patty Ramsen8 years ago in 01
Best Lap Desks on Amazon You Can Buy. Top Story - June 2018.
Laptops are now becoming the more popular options as opposed to desktops, and it's easy to see why. They offer just as much power, ease of use, and connectivity as a desktop in most cases. The thing is, they're cheaper and remain more mobile than desktops, too.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in 01
Best 3D Printers on the Market in 2018
Though it once was the stuff of science-fiction novels, 3D printing is very much a real thing today. Unlike what you may have seen on a show like Star Trek: Discovery, the modern 3D printer doesn't just "print out" food or magically teleport a gun into existence. 3D printing will change the world son enough, though, and we will see a more Star Trek-y world because of it.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in 01
Best Hidden Wearable Cameras You Can Buy
For better or for worse, technology has managed to make it easier than ever to record people doing just about everything. We have iPhone cameras that are so good, you can even buy lenses for your smartphone to make the photos more Instagram-worthy. We have things like some of the best DSLR cameras ever made, as well as revolutionary cameras like the Rylo 360.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in 01
Why You Should Buy a Dehumidifier for Your Home & the Best Ones in 2018. Top Story - May 2018.
There are two things every home should have just before summer starts. The first is air conditioning; it is almost necessary to have some form of AC in your home in the hotter months. The second is less well-known but may be even more valuable to have, a dehumidifier.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in 01
The Best Apple Watch Stands and Docks You Should Consider Buying
Ever since I got my first smartwatch, I finally understood all the buzz about Apple Watches. These watches aren't only useful due to the apps they have; they're as easy as possible to set up and make a serious fashion statement.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in 01
Top 23 Father's Day Gifts for a Tech Savvy Dad 2018
Father's Day only comes around once a year, so if you're anything like me, you'll want to surprise your dad with a great gift to show him how much he means to you. Even though my dad is in his 70s now, he's not exactly behind on the times when it comes to technology. He did teach me how to use a computer, after all. Of course, I still have to show him how to change the settings on the TV when the picture looks weird, but it's a give and take. And speaking of giving, I want to give him something for Father's Day that's both modern and easy to operate. After digging through the burrows of the internet, I think I've found the best gifts for a tech savvy dad that money can buy.
By Katie Marchbank8 years ago in 01
iPhone Accessories That Will Extend the Life of Your Phone
When the iPhone X rolled out onto sales floors everywhere, people were elated. However, there came a small caveat. Like most smartphones these days, iPhones have a tendency of running out of batteries, having screens shatter if you sneeze on them, or just otherwise getting wrecked.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in 01
Information Societies
The popular notion that our hyper-informed digital age is “unique in history” is a misconception: “every society since ancient Egypt,” writes Martyn Lyons, “has been an ‘information society’”—i.e., a society where “those who control and restrict access to knowledge…thereby control a key component of power.” Indeed, the accessibility of information—more so than any single technological innovation—is a major element driving and shaping western European society, giving rise to numerous innovations in communication as well as information—recording and—accessibility. Crucial groundwork was laid by premodern societies long before the sweeping changes the press would one day catalyze: it was, as Elizabeth Eisenstein wrote, not “the agent, let alone the only agent of change in Western Europe,” but “an agent” whose effects would be chiefly determined by its utilization and relationship to information.
By Jay Tilden8 years ago in 01
Understanding Your Instagram Influence
The following is an excerpt from a talk I gave on social media at Amplifying Ideas. St. Albert's Amplify Festival celebrates student art and inspires creativity. It is entirely youth initiated. Thank you so much to the Amplify Festival Committee for welcoming me to speak at your event!
By Kate Korte8 years ago in 01
How To Choose the Right Tablet for Your Child. Top Story - May 2018.
Though many people might argue against it, a little bit of screen time can be good for kids. It can help them learn more, improve their overall ability to react, and can also be a better way to help keep your little one calm while you run errands.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in 01
