Category: General Interest

Towels, bathrobes, and even mattresses are sometimes stolen by hotel guests. But new measures are preventing thieves from getting away scot-free. If you shop in any store, you can expect the goods to trigger a beep at the exit if they have not been paid for. RFID radio chips are often used for this purpose. They are only one gram in weight and two millimeters in size, and they can be deactivated by radio. They are also increasingly being used in hotels to prevent theft. Stealing in the hotel? “Better…

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Summer is here, and the desire to go on vacation is growing. But many people have to watch their wallets in times of rising prices and inflation. Our ranking of the cheapest beaches in Europe is just what you need! Plus: Which destinations are the most popular with Austrians? First, the cheapest beach in summer 2024 is Playa de Las Canteras on Gran Canaria. Holidaymakers can rent a sun lounger with an umbrella for just three euros a day, a beer from the beach bar costs 3.50 euros, and a…

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When it’s hot, it’s particularly important to drink enough fluids. But how can you tell? A dermatologist explains.A skin tension test should show whether the body is sufficiently hydrated. For example, you form a fold of skin with your thumb and index finger on the back of your other hand. It should quickly snap back to its normal position if you let go of it. If the fold is slow to smooth out again, this is a sign of poor skin tension, indicating dehydration. Time to have a drink. So…

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Why is the iPhone called the iPhone at all? What does the lowercase letter “i” at the end stand for? Anyone who thinks they know is probably wrong because the whole truth has almost been forgotten. It’s actually quite clear: Apple’s world-famous nomenclature began with the first iMac in 1998 – iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. That’s right, but what did the little “i” stand for in the knobbly all-in-one? Worth knowing: The “i” in iPhone doesn’t just mean “Internet”Some Apple users think they know the answer and shout: Internet!…

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Brazil is currently experiencing the worst dengue outbreak in history. More than 4,000 people have died as a result. Brazil is currently battling the worst dengue outbreak the country has ever had. According to the Ministry of Health, more than six million infections have been reported since the beginning of the year. The comparison makes it clear: the largest epidemic to date was in 2015, where “only” 1.6 million cases were counted in The entire year.According to the figures, 4,019 deaths from the infection have already been confirmed. In the…

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Summertime is watermelon time! Watermelons live up to their name: they consist of almost 95 percent water, which makes them a refreshing summer snack. The remaining 5 percent contains valuable ingredients such as amino acids, minerals and vitamins. Reason enough to reach for them more often in hot temperatures! But nothing is worse than an unripe and tasteless melon. That’s why we’re revealing three simple tricks to help you quickly and easily determine whether a watermelon is already ripe or even too ripe. Sound – Tap the watermelon with your…

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The NSA has collected some practical security tips for cell phone users. Regarding espionage, the US National Security Agency (NSA) knows its stuff like no other. That’s why it also has some practical tips for the public on how to protect themselves in everyday life. “Der Standard” now reports on a document in which such advice has been handily summarized. A security tip that even many people interested in technology have probably not yet had on their radar is to restart their cell phones at least once a week. This…

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Almost every driver is familiar with the two indentations on the vehicle’s fuel filler cap. However, only very few know what purpose they serve. If you fill up your car regularly, you will probably have noticed the two indentations on the tank cap. At first glance, their purpose is not obvious. However, the notches can be extremely useful when refuelling. Notches on the fuel filler cap: this is their purposeIn short, these notches allow you to attach the fuel filler cap to the fuel filler flap. You clamp the cap…

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A total of 130 locally acquired dengue diseases were registered in the EU, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland in 2023, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC),, based in Solna, Sweden, announced on Tuesday. In 2022, there had only been 71 cases. “Europe is already experiencing climate change, providing more favourable conditions for invasive mosquitoes to spread to previously unaffected areas and infect more people with diseases such as dengue,” said ECDC Director Andrea Ammon at a press conference. Due to climate changeThere is a “link between higher temperatures…

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