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Apple adds medication alarms to mobile devices

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If you struggle to remember to take your medications on time, a new Apple mobile device feature may help you stay on track. Apple's Health app recently added a Medications function that allows mobile device users to create and manage medication lists, create dosage schedules, set reminders, and track other vitamins and supplements. The app will automatically notify you … [Read more...] about Apple adds medication alarms to mobile devices

Do solar panels add value to your home? Sometimes yes, sometimes no

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Asphalt shingles are so 20th century. Take a peek at roofs these days and there's a good chance you'll spot solar panels. By the end of 2020, roughly 2.7 million solar panel systems had been installed on American homes, and the White House believes that 7.5 million systems will be installed by 2034. Many homeowners install solar panels to lower utility bills and perhaps raise … [Read more...] about Do solar panels add value to your home? Sometimes yes, sometimes no

Selecting the right configuration to future-proof your laptop

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Selecting the right computer can be a difficult task. Not only are there dozens of different models, but often, each model comes in several different variations. No matter what laptop you buy, you're likely spending hundreds of dollars, so you'll want a computer that will last for years to come. Wondering how to future-proof your laptop? We got you covered. First there's … [Read more...] about Selecting the right configuration to future-proof your laptop

Note-taking methods for college freshmen (and everyone else)

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For plenty of incoming freshmen, college is a rude awakening, a place where bad habits are laid bare and those who make it to class and take good notes are the ones who come out ahead.To make it to class, just go to bed at a reasonable hour and set an alarm. To take good notes, try some of the following strategies: The outline method is one of the most popular and … [Read more...] about Note-taking methods for college freshmen (and everyone else)