Month: August 2023

Is it wrong to leave your laptop plugged in all the time?

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Many people leave their laptops plugged in all the time. This raises the question of whether constant charging can damage the battery or shorten its life. This is the case with older models, especially since overcharging is risky. The batteries themselves are old and show signs of wear and tear. On the other hand, new models have more robust batteries and improved software, making overcharging less critical, according to PCWelt. In particular, charging processes are stopped in time – the so-called trickle charging helps to keep the batteries fully charged…

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iPhone 15 with USB-C: Apple cable is said to have significant disadvantage

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Apple will unveil its new-generation iPhone 15 smartphone in mid-September. It will probably be the first to have a USB-C port rather than a Lightning port because of EU regulations. This means that Apple will also include a USB-C cable with the phone. Now, details about the cable have leaked out. And they are somewhat disappointing. While the 1.5-meter cable is supposed to be particularly thick and durable, it only supports USB 2.0 speeds. We can only speculate about what exactly can be deduced from this. It would be conceivable…

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Climate bonus 2023: How much money will I get?

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There will also be a climate bonus in 2023. But this time, unfortunately, you won’t get much. How much will you get paid? The climate bonus payment is getting closer and closer. Unfortunately, there are some changes compared to last year. Above all, the amount may not necessarily cause enthusiasm. After all, not everyone gets the same amount (or little). The amount of climate bonus depends on the place of residenceThis year, for example, the amount no longer depends on inflation but only on the development of the price for…

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How heat affects our brain

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When temperatures rise, our brain function drops. But what causes this, and what can we do about it?Unbearable heat, extreme exhaustion, and even the sensation that you can still not focus after the fifth cup of coffee are regrettably common summertime experiences for some of us. Once the heat wave hits, our brains can quickly suffer. So, as “NetDoktor” explains, it’s no wonder we start sweating when we’re exceedingly hot. Our bodies natural processes keep us from becoming too hot. This can set in either when temperatures are high or…

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Sporting activities in everyday life: tips on how to integrate more exercise into everyday life.

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An active lifestyle is the key to a healthy and fulfilling life. But in today’s hectic world, incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine can often be a challenge. The good news, however, is that there are many simple and effective ways to add more movement to your daily routine without spending much extra time. In this blog article, we’ll share practical tips on playfully incorporating more activity into your daily routine to boost your health and fitness. An active start to the day: exercise first thing in the morning.…

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Spicy food: Here’s what it says about your personality

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Do you like chilli? Or other spices? Or does the mere thought of such foods make you uncomfortably hot? Your preference for spiciness may say more about you than you think. Assuming you are among those who smother their pizza in a mountain of chilli sauce—well done! And to your guts, too. Your digestive system must be hardened to the max by this. But when spicy food can become dangerous, you can read here. The palate and the headYou might be surprised to learn that your taste in food has…

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Why you should never kill a spider in your home

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An American researcher warns against a seemingly harmless act: killing a spider. Sometimes the eight-legged critters seem repulsive, but in everyday life, they greatly help us. “Stop the Massacre!”: American entomologist Matt Bertone sounds the alarm and publishes a plea for the protection of… Spiders! It was published on The Conversation site, and it is a proper eulogy to our eight-legged friends. “Don’t kill the next spider you see in your home,” urges Matt Bertone, who immediately provides arguments for this, even if they seem very surprising at first glance:…

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“El Nino” influences world health

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Tropical cyclones, heavy rainfall, severe droughts—the extreme weather phenomena associated with “El Nino” also impact health. Crop failures can threaten food security, and cholera, malaria, and dengue fever outbreaks become more frequent. The warmest year to date since the beginning of industrialization was 2016, a strong “El Nino” year. For a few weeks now, “El Nino” has been back. It will reach its peak at the end of the year. Combined with artificial global warming, 2024 could bring new record high temperatures, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expects. This will…

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Sun is more active than it has been for a long time

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The number of sunspots is currently higher than it has been for over 20 years. Since their frequency is related to the Sun’s activity, many solar storms then occur – and depending on their direction, they can also become explosive for the Earth. More solar storms are likely to occur in the coming years, Sami Solanki, director at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS), told dpa. In the long term, in the middle rangeSunspots occur more frequently in a roughly eleven-year cycle. Currently, the Sun is in…

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