In the wake of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the January sales, people are buying more computers and smart devices than at any other time of the year. But in the New Year’s spirit of “out with the old, in with the new”, this means getting rid of old devices to make way for newer models. This sounds easy enough, but if you take into account the large amount of personal detail which is found on these devices, it requires more thought. Improperly disposing of an old laptop or tablet could have serious implications, by giving people access to sensitive…
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There are plenty of good reasons that explain the increasing number of people looking for homes for sale in Winnipeg. Canadians are generally considered friendly and nice, but Winnipeggers and Manitobans are even friendlier. In the city of Winnipeg, the cultural diversity has also resulted in a fantastic foodie scene filled with diverse cuisines and fresh local ingredients. Tourists come for the festivals, of course, and these include the yearly 10-day Festival du Voyageur winter festival celebrating historical French-Canadian culture. Many of these tourists arriving with the Canadian working holiday visa, which is a great option for you to come…
Scientists from the University of Granada (UGR) have developed an optical sensor based on nanotechnology that allows improving the quality of the beer manufacturing process. It is a sensor that uses a tissue of nanofibers manufactured with electrospinning as a recognition zone, and that is capable of determining the presence of the biogenic amine tryptamine, a group of chemical compounds of great relevance in food, whose presence in the case of the beer guarantees its quality. This is not the first time that electrospinning systems have been used outside of the medicinal field, although it’s probably one of the most…
There are so many advantages to learning a new language that there’s almost no need for us to list any of them here. Not only does it help you connect with new people around the globe, but there’s also strong evidence to suggest learning a second language can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s and increase brain power. The ability to speak multiple languages is especially helpful in business, with the global market becoming increasingly important to even businesses of all sizes. Some companies may instead choose to rely on an interpreter. As Global Voices explains in its guide to face…
There’s only one thing people still remember from Apple’s iPhone X launch event last summer, and it’s not the bezel-free screen, the portrait lighting feature, or the wireless charging. It’s the facial recognition function—or, rather, malfunction. Apple faced ridicule after the iPhone failed repeatedly to recognise software engineer Craig Federighi in a live demo. The embarrassing incident sums up the position of facial recognition in the current tech landscape: just because it’s becoming more widely used, it doesn’t always work as it should. With this in mind, it’s worth investigating facial recognition’s recent prevalence in the world of home security.…
The UK government recently caused vitriol when it emerged MPs had voted not to write part of an EU treaty recognising animals as sentient beings into the EU Withdrawal Bill. The decision was lambasted by animal welfare groups, with the RSPCA’s David Bowles stating that it was a “truly backward step” for animal welfare, and British Veterinary Association Senior Vice President Gudrun Ravetz calling the decision “extremely concerning”. The public also let their feelings be known, with a petition to reverse the decision gaining over 178,000 signatures. The public and welfare groups alike may not be on the same side…
Around 8 million people (equivalent to 22% of the working population) in the U.K are considered lone workers, defined as those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision. Unfortunately, these type of roles are often fraught with safety risks. Not only are lone workers susceptible to violence from members of the public, but they have nobody around to help them if they are involved in an accident or fall ill onsite. The British Crime Survey revealed that around 150 lone workers are attacked either verbally or physically at work everyday. Figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)…
A car is a lot of things: a vehicle to take you from A to B, a place for a family to play 20 questions, the only place in which anyone listens to the radio any more. But above all that, a car can be an object of desire. Like it or not, our cars become part of our identities—they are the bulky metal clothing we wear on the roads. This value is reflected financially, as cars are sought after by collectors and often sell for large sums at auction. In the first quarter of 2017, 959,000 new cars were…
The economies of Caribbean islands are largely dependent on tourism. Take the idyllic island of Aruba, where travel and tourism contributes more than 88% of total GDP and the sector supports nine out of ten jobs. Losing this channel of income could be catastrophic for the emerging economies of Caribbean islands, but the increasing influence of climate change poses a real threat of this happening. The need for genuine sustainable tourism has therefore never been more urgent. Fortunately, some islands in the region, such as Dominica, are a guiding light leading the way with sustainable development. Dominica’s commitment to sustainability…
Boilers are at the heart of the home, yet servicing a boiler isn’t something we really think about or have on the top of our to-do lists, even though it is important. Boilers can break down any time and if the faults are left too long it is likely to cost you more money, as you will probably need to get it replaced rather than repaired. Booking in an annual boiler check will help prevent major problems and ensure that everything is working as it should. Here are some reasons why you should get your boiler checked every year: Annual…
