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I have been trying to significantly increase my soluble and insoluble fiber intake lately, and one of the things that has become routine for me is adding a cucumber smoothie with some psyllium husk powder to my daily diet. I love the orange‑flavored sugar‑free Metamucil, but it does have a tendency to clump up, so even if I drink the psyllium husk on its own, I need to use the blender to make sure…
I’ve always believed in squeezing every ounce of life out of my gadgets. By that, I mean using them right up to the edge of their usefulness. It’s not always the most practical approach, especially when the hassle of dealing with a failing device outweighs the cost of replacing it. (I’m guilty of doing the same with my cars, even though I know maintenance costs eventually climb almost…
Lasco Wifi Smart Plug (Airconditioner) Optimizing Household Energy Consumption with Smart Plugs I've been trying to minimize unnecessary expenses for a while now, and reducing our electricity bill seemed like a logical place to start. Over the years, our monthly power bill has steadily crept upward, partly due to the addition of new appliances, and partly because of rising electricity costs. One…
Chromebook Logo on a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (Mediatek Kompanio) I’ve been a fan of ChromeOS ever since I got my first device, a Lenovo ChromeOS S100. Back then, it was pretty basic: no touchscreen, no Linux support, and no Android apps. It was essentially just a laptop running a basic browser with little else to offer. Watching the platform evolve has been fascinating. Over time,…
A recent news article about Audible caught my attention, especially since I have been an Audible member in the past. From what I recall, Audible has long maintained that even if you cancel your subscription, all the titles you’ve purchased will remain accessible and playable. This assurance has shaped my belief that digital assets like audiobooks can be owned outright, provided you take the right…
If you have not heard yet, Blackmagic Design has released a series of eBooks that are meant to be reference materials to DaVinci Resolve 20 ( https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/training#books ). If you prefer the printed version, all of the books are compiled into one printed volume available at Amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPRM1Y8X ). I think that it is a wonderful…
I was surprised when the companion app for my blood glucose meter suddenly stopped working. At first, I thought it had just logged me out of my account, but then I realized the usual password recovery process, which had worked multiple times before, no longer did. After reaching out to the developer, I was informed that the company is withdrawing support for my country. Fortunately, the data…
Embracing Self-Hosted Audiobooks with Libation and Audiobookshelf In today’s world of digital media subscriptions, there’s a hidden risk: content you’ve purchased can be altered (read: censored) or even removed from your library without warning. For audiobook enthusiasts who cherish ownership and flexibility, self-hosting is a powerful way to protect your collection and regain control over how you…
Flickr website. I just renewed my Flickr Pro subscription for ₱4,674.28 ($79.99) for another year. Honestly, it’s starting to feel impractical. I’ve been a Flickr Pro user since 2004 - over two decades now. That realization alone is wild. However, with the subscription cost increasing year after year, I’m starting to wonder whether it’s still worthwhile. Flickr Pro, once the gold standard for…
An image depicting syncing across multiple devices. Generated using Copilot. One of the great advantages of cloud-based solutions is their seamless continuity across devices. Whether you're listening to an audiobook, editing a document, or updating your to-do and grocery lists, you can typically pick up right where you left off, regardless of which device happens to be in your hands. However, as I…
