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COMPUTERS 
October 7, 2018 Mobile apps may or may not be collecting your child’s data—but here’s why you should assume they are
This week two democratic senators are calling on federal regulators to investigate if children’s apps are tracking their data. Senators Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter on Wednesday to the Federal Trade Commission, writing they are concerned that numerous apps are potentially violating the law. Without explicit parental consent, it […]
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CLOTHING 
August 3, 2018 Dear clothing manufacturers – fat women want clothes that fit their curves not bigger versions of your original designs
Plus-size clothing aren’t always made to fit (Picture: Mmuffin for Metro.co.uk) I love high street clothes shopping. The obsession began from the first rite of passage trip sans-mum with a few fellow 16-year-old friends round the local mall (OK, so it was a tiny Berkshire shopping centre, but Clueless had just come out). Since then, […]
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ALL DEALS 
June 21, 2018 Smartphones During Family Time May Impact Your Kids’ Emotional Well-Being: Study
HIGHLIGHTS Do you spend more time on your smartphones? Beware, your child’s social-emotional well-being could be at stake It may lead your children to show more frustration, hyperactivity Do you spend more time on your smartphones or watching television and engage less in family activities at home? Beware, your child’s social-emotional well-being could be at […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
March 16, 2018 Yes it’s okay to feed wild birds in your garden, as long as it’s the right food
A pair of Rainbow Lorikeets in a garden feeder. Flickr/john skewes, CC BY-ND Many Australians feed wild birds in their gardens – yet the practice is discouraged by many bird groups and governments. That’s in stark contrast to what’s encouraged in other countries, so what should we be doing? It’s an issue I studied in detail for […]
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CLOTHING 
February 20, 2018 Soon you may be able to 3D print clothing in your own home
A 3D printed bomber jacket and dress by Danit Peleg.Daria Ratiner Three-dimensional printing has changed the way we make everything from prosthetic limbs to aircraft parts and even homes. Now it may be poised to upend the apparel industry as well. Fashion designers have already unveiled shoes and clothing made via 3D printing, in which […]
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ELECTRONICS 
February 14, 2018 How to Recycle Electronics and Why Your Small Business Should
There’s a good chance your business uses a fair amount of electronic devices to manage your operations. There’s also a good chance that you update those electronics fairly regularly. So what do you do with the old devices when you replace them? For electronic devices ranging from printers to mobile devices, recycling can be a […]
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ELECTRONICS 
February 3, 2018 How to Record Your Mac’s Screen
HIGHLIGHTS It’s very simple to record the screen on your Mac for free All you need to use is use the pre-installed QuickTime app It can also be used to record only a portion of the screen We’ve talked about recording your screen on an iPhone, and also how to do it on an Android phone. What […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
January 13, 2018 How to Start Your Little Kitchen Garden
Highlights What better way to connect with nature than to start your own garden You can easily grow some herbs and veggies at home Try sprouts. mint, rosemary, lemongrass and more The kitchen is the holy space where all the treats for our tongue originate. Kitchens are designed in a way that the experience of […]
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CLOTHING 
January 10, 2018 3 Tricks To Help You Take Care Of Your Expensive, Delicate Clothing
Take care of your clothes and they’ll take care of you You have to be disciplined when it comes to the life of clothing Whether you’re a complete fashionista or avoid shopping like the plague, invariably, one ends up spending a lot of money on clothes. And we’ve all dealt with situations when we’ve dirtied our […]
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CLOTHING 
January 4, 2018 3 Tricks To Help You Take Care Of Your Expensive, Delicate Clothing
Take care of your clothes and they’ll take care of you You have to be disciplined when it comes to the life of clothing Whether you’re a complete fashionista or avoid shopping like the plague, invariably, one ends up spending a lot of money on clothes. And we’ve all dealt with situations when we’ve dirtied our […]
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COUPONS 
January 3, 2018 Coupons and charity: How to turn your savings into good deeds
Some charities can use gift cards you can get with deals or discounts.(File photo) If you are taking full advantage of coupons and picking up every free item available, you will probably find yourself with products you don’t really need. I used to pass up the baby care, dog food, kid toys and makeup in […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
December 1, 2017 Who Buys Smart Home Tech? Test Your Knowledge of the Home-Tech Market
Integrators are pretty well connected to the technology out there, but sometimes can be a bit disconnected from the general public sensibility. It can happen easily, especially if your average clientele tend to be affluent and your typical project is large. But staying in touch with consumer sentiment today is vital… you never know when […]