Sniff sniff ... so you've caught a virus and are now sniffling and coughing all day and all night. Having a cold is a pain and, if it just virus-induced, you can't do anything but wait for it to run its course. How long would that take? Most uncomplicated colds usually last between eight and nine days, however about 25 percent can last up to two weeks, and to some extent, … [Read more...] about How long do colds last?
Together Forever: 10 animals that mate for life
Do you remember Rick Astley's song, "Together Forever"? You know the one that goes "Together forever and never to part. Together forever with you. And don't you know I would move heaven and earth to be together forever with you!" Well, if you think that song only applies to love-struck humans you've got another thing coming. Apparently, humans are not the only species that … [Read more...] about Together Forever: 10 animals that mate for life
Caring for your Camera
Even though digital cameras have made photography more accessible to everyone, photography is still quite an expensive hobby or profession. Yes, producing images hardly cost a thing, but the equipment needed to capture those images are more intelligent than older cameras thus - they cost more than older versions. Some high level point and shoot cameras can already cost an arm … [Read more...] about Caring for your Camera
Does draining a smartphone’s battery help prolong its battery life?
No, unless your smartphone runs on the old Nickel Metal Hydride batteries of yore. Draining Nickel-based batteries were done in order for these batteries to "remember their full potential". Lithium-Ion batteries need to be treated differently from their predecessors. If you want to prolong your smartphone's battery life, it is best to keep the battery charged at 50% of its … [Read more...] about Does draining a smartphone’s battery help prolong its battery life?
10 Things That Will Make You Feel Old
It's 2013 and you've just celebrated another birthday. It may be a significant one, may not be - but a birthday nonetheless. Here are 10 random tidbits that you can use as a benchmark to determine whether or not you really are old. If you can relate to any one of these then ... well ... let's just say you really are getting on in years. :) Read on ... … [Read more...] about 10 Things That Will Make You Feel Old