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The American consumer protection authority warns against QR codes. Fraudsters could use the links hidden behind the codes to steal personal information. Fraudsters pretend to be parcel deliverersBetween July and September alone, the cybersecurity company Trellix found tens of thousands of examples of attempted scams using QR codes, the New York Times reported. The dangerous codes can be hidden anywhere. The FTC is even aware of cases in which fraudsters have covered up existing QR codes with their own in places where the codes appear harmless, such as on parking…

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If you’ve ever wondered how you can reduce your heating costs without sitting in the cold all the time, you should definitely read on. It can be unpleasant outside in winter – so it’s all the nicer when you come back to a warm living room afterwards. To prevent your heating costs from exploding, as little heat as possible should escape. Here’s how it can work:. Curtains and blinds keep the heat insideOf course, the most important thing is that you have well-insulated windows. If this is not the case,…

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Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas continue to rise. They are expected to reach an all-time high of 36.8 billion tons in 2023, as experts write in the Global Carbon Budget report. This is 1.1 percent more than in 2022 and 1.4 percent more than in the pre-CoV year 2019. “The effects of climate change are evident all around us, but action to reduce carbon emissions from fossil fuels remains painfully slow,” said research leader Pierre Friedlingstein of the University of Exeter, according…

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Bananas are a fruit that can be found in every household. Whether as a snack, in a cake, or even as a side dish, they can be prepared in many different ways. This is fortunate because bananas are a nutrient source that offers numerous benefits. Although it is said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, the same can be said of bananas, but there are specific rules to follow. The benefits of bananasA British study published in the European Heart Journal in 2022, which followed around 25,000…

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The coronavirus pandemic still has us in its grip: new mutations, some extremely aggressive, are constantly being discovered. But now there is some good news: A new vaccine has been approved and should work even better and longer than the previous ones. Even more potent than the one from BionTech: vaccine from Arcturus Therapeutics approvedIn many parts of Europe, the vaccine from Biontech is still predominantly used. The recommendation is at least three vaccine doses. After a few months, a fourth vaccination or booster is also recommended for people over…

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The onset of cold weather often goes hand in hand with an increase in respiratory infections. According to ÖGK Chief Physician Andreas Krauter, over 113,000 people in this country were on sick leave with colds two weeks ago, over 29,000 of them with COVID-19. Over 400 were infected with influenza, and more than 84,000 people were at home due to flu-like infections. As several diseases are currently circulating, it is therefore crucial to protect yourself and others, according to experts. How to protect yourself against infectionsVaccinations offer the best protection…

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He is one of the most popular and best-known saints in the Church: Nicholas of Myra. But who was Bishop Nicholas? How did the customs for his feast day on December 6 come about? And how is St. Nicholas celebrated in other countries? Find out all about the history and significance of St. Nicholas, who is said to have worked miracles during his lifetime, in this article. Who was St. Nicholas?Why do we celebrate St. Nicholas (Greek: “victor of the people”)? The life of Nicholas of MyraThe better-known person, Nicholas…

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In the middle of the Christmas shopping season, the Chamber of Labor warns against buying gifts from mail-order companies in installments. Under certain conditions or as part of promotions, there is the possibility of zero-percent financing, but apart from that, installment payments can be expensive. The effective interest rates can be more than 20 percent, writes the Chamber on Tuesday. Effective interest rates for mail-order companies can be more than 20 percentAccording to the AK, the effective interest rate at Universal Versand, Otto Versand, or Neckermann.at is 21.70 percent. If…

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Are you someone who painstakingly peels off the white threads of mandarins and the like? If so, you might want to rethink your habit. Now that it’s getting uncomfortably cold outside and the flu epidemic is sweeping over us, you should make sure to strengthen your immune system. Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins, among others, are considered vital substances for the immune system. Their high vitamin C content can intercept so-called free radicals in the body and thus ensure better cell protection. Tastes differ, and the question of whether to…

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