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We overcollect and we underprotect
Those words really made me think, how about you? tweeted by Subrahmanyam KVJ.
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A Mechanical Watch vs. the Apple Watch
With both types of watches, there are pros and cons. A mechanical watch can perform all its functions with no battery, simply by moving your wrist or winding the crown. The Apple Watch offers an vast array of modern functions,… Read More ›
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Another drivable work of art
The new Vantage is definitely a compact package; it’s 11 inches (284mm) shorter than the DB11, and it manages to take up less room on the road than even a Porsche 911. It’s significantly lighter, too; the company says it… Read More ›
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386 hours with the iPhone X
After 2 weeks the iPhone X it has reached that point where I wonder why the £1,150? It is actually a good place for it to be because the novelty wears off and work, my kids, my wife, my dreams,… Read More ›
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Gritsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Anti-Slip Machiney
David Plowie and Gritsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Anti-Slip Machiney have been chosen as the names of two road gritters following a council-run online poll which sparked a flurry of hilarious suggestions. Doncaster Council received thousands of votes including from… Read More ›
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Malcolm Young dies at 64
Australian guitarist and AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young has died aged 64 after a long battle with dementia. He died peacefully on Saturday with his family nearby, a statement said… More here. So sad. If there is one band I wish… Read More ›
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Affordable Alternatives
Instead of buying a knock-off of an original luxury watch, consider picking up an “homage” to it. An homage watch is one made by another company that takes design inspiration from a classic wristwatch. They’re not exact replicas of the… Read More ›
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What Women Look Like Without Makeup
Please look closely at the photo on the left. That, reader, is me, the writer, wearing a full face of makeup. Clearly, my gelled brows and tinted lips were intended to con some schmuck of the opposite sex into thinking… Read More ›
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How Do You Measure Delight?
However, it’s not just a phone. It’s your de facto microcomputer/assistant. It is with you throughout your waking hours-more than your co-workers, more than your wife, more than your friends, more than your kids-you get the drift. To be able… Read More ›
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Control Center is in the Wrong Place on the iPhone X
The problem is that Control Center is too far away. I use my iPhone in my right hand, and even as someone who carried a Plus-sized phone for three years, I struggle to activate Control Center. Because Spotlight can be… Read More ›
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