In the modern world, we rely more on digital information than ever before. Print newspapers are shuttering worldwide, being replaced by online news sources. Gone are the days of huge office pools, replaced by a few workers with PCs. This has led to massive increases in worker productivity. It’s also changed our everyday lives. For …
Ever since the first cave paintings, human beings have had a desire to decorate our homes with pictures. These pictures tell a story. In the cave paintings, we see people hunting animals like mammoths and gazelles. Were the paintings meant to commemorate a particularly successful hunt? Were they illustrations for teaching purposes? Chances are, we’ll …
These days, virtually every smartphone has a speakerphone mode. This is more than good enough if you’re in your own home on the phone by yourself. However, a smartphone’s “speakerphone” mode loses effectiveness if you’ve got six people sitting around a table. In most cases, for more than one or two people, you’re going to …
When you’re hauling your gear from point A to point B, a good backpack can make all the difference. That said, a backpack is a deceptively complex piece of equipment in its own right. The reason is that there are so many features for manufacturers to take into consideration. To begin with, what’s the backpack …
In recent months, COVID-19 has forced everyone in the world to take extra precautions for their own health. Masks, social distancing, and sanitizer are the order of the day. Hopefully, all of this will blow over within the next year. But while we’re dealing with these hard times, maybe we can learn a thing or …