Month: August 2026

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Technology

Seven Smartphone Features Hidden in Plain Sight

You are so used to your smartphone and the general use that it gives you, but there are some features that are perhaps overlooked. Some of these features can be very helpful. Let’s have a look at seven features that may be of use. 1. Calculator Most smartphones have a built-in calculator where you can perform basic tasks when holding the phone vertically. However, if the phone is rotated horizontally, […]

todayAugust 31, 2026 6

Health and Welfare

Health: How can Psoriatic Arthritis affect the Feet?

PsA (Psoriatic Arthritis) is a chronic condition that causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in the joints. It also causes dactylitis, which refers to the swelling of entire toes or fingers. This article examines how PsA can affect the feet, including symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis. It also covers how to manage and treat the foot-related symptoms of PsA. Key takeaways Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that commonly affects […]

todayAugust 26, 2026 8

Technology

How to Beat the “Low Battery” Warning

We’ve all been there. You leave your home to go and do some shopping and then forget something. So you take your phone out to make a call and see that the phone battery is extremely low. Or perhaps you have gone out to a new restaurant and need the maps app on your phone to see how to get home, but the battery is running low and might not […]

todayAugust 23, 2026 8

Interesting Stories

Surnames: How did they come about?

This fascinating subject was brought to my attention by a member trying to answer his granddaughter’s question on: Why do we have surnames? I thought it to be an interesting topic for our readers. There is a great deal of information on the net about this. I have selected, and put together, a brief explanation. Surnames originated primarily to uniquely identify individuals. As populations grew, communities became less stable, and […]

todayAugust 19, 2026 9

Technology

Bridging the Distance Through Video Calling

You have a family member, friend or loved one who is living far away or perhaps so far, that they are on the other side of the world, but you really would like to see them again. In the past, one would make a call to the telephone exchange and request a long-distance call which often was quite costly. And, for those of us who are old enough, you had […]

todayAugust 18, 2026 10

Health and Welfare

The Benefit of Having a Hobby

Feeling distracted? Hobbies can help you find ‘flow state’ and save your brain We live in what has been called the “distraction economy”: an environment full of triggers that are engineered to demand our attention at every turn. The result is often fragmented attention, loss of focus and sometimes even increased rumination and anxiety. Committing to a hobby and finding your flow can help you reduce outside noise and your […]

todayAugust 11, 2026 8

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