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I tried the viral I-shaped mouth tape to improve my sleep and I’ll never wear it again — here’s why
Mouth taping is a sleep trend which took social media by storm in 2024. Largely, this viral practice has not really died down with the internet divided in opinion about how it impacts sleep. It involves taping your mouth shut to encourage breathing through the nose when you sleep which can potentially help with issues like dry mouth, snoring and…
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I’ll Never Buy a Keyboard Without Media Controls Again
Summary Dedicated media keys provide a more convenient and intuitive way to control media. Custom key bindings are a suboptimal workaround for keyboards lacking media controls. Consider external options like the Elgato Stream Deck, but be aware that they can be costly. Having dedicated media keys on your keyboard isn’t just a luxury—if you listen to as much music as…
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Why I’ll Never Buy a Gaming Phone
Summary Gaming phones are overpriced flagships that lack top-tier cameras and long-term software support. Mid-range devices offer sufficient gaming performance, making flagship chips unnecessary for mobile gaming. A gaming controller can enhance the gaming experience on any phone, but it’s still arguably no match for a dedicated handheld gaming device. I’m not a hardcore mobile gamer, but I do enjoy…
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I used a sunrise alarm clock for a week and it didn’t wake me up once — here’s why I’ll still use it
Much like everyone, when the darker mornings and earlier evenings arrive, I find it more and more difficult to wake up feeling alert and ready to tackle the day. Waking up in the dark isn’t healthy for any of us, but unfortunately, there’s not much we can do to avoid this during winter. This is where sunrise alarm clocks come…
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