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It happens every time.  You carefully prop your device against some (likely unstable) object and position yourself awkwardly in front of it so that the camera captures the perfect angle to begin your web-based meeting.  Then, suddenly, without warning, the device slips and lands face up, giving your meeting attendees a clear shot of your dirty ceiling fan blades. Or maybe you’re elbow deep under the hood of your car...

We’re on our devices now more than ever.  In fact, now that we’ve become even more homebound this year, our devices are our main sources of entertainment, business, work, and education.  Practically everything we do revolves around an application or program that runs on our tablets or smartphones.  And it isn’t just adults; our kids, too, spend more time on their devices than ever before; and for now, that isn’t...

One of the most frustrating aspects of virtual everything, working from home, Zoom calls, WebEx meetings, and FaceTime birthday parties is having your device blink “low battery” and being a mile away from a charger that can adequately charge your device while it leans precariously against your water bottle.  It’s leaning against the water bottle for two reasons:  1.  That’s the only position that allows everyone who needs to be...

Picking a mattress is a very personal, yet daunting decision. The reason for this is because a lot of people don’t know what they want in a mattress. Their only past experience with mattresses is the 25-year-old hand-me-down mattress from their grandmother that gave them a lifetime of back problems. But choosing a mattress doesn’t have to be scary. If you do your research before going out and getting one,...

The modern society that we live in today is centered on change, innovation, and growth.  And while the technological world is focused on creating instantaneous, seamless flow of information, the rest of the world is trying to catch up and find new ways to save time in a world that is always demanding more and more.  Modern society is all about immediate decision making.  From our meals to our business...

It is very rare for a product to exist that completely revolutionizes the way that we think about something.  The release of the iPhone in 2007 was one such advancement that transformed an entire industry, and now, people cannot live without a smartphone allowing them a connection with the modern world.  With its innovative control scheme, the elimination of most hardware buttons, and an intuitive touchscreen, the iPhone truly raised...

Buying furniture can be a very stressful experience. Not only is it daunting to walk into a traditional store and take in the absolute magnitude of all the furniture that is available, the prices can be overwhelming.  And if you are not inclined to artistic cohesion or interior design, picking the furniture that you want inside your home can cause a lot of anxiety.  However, thankfully, there are now alternatives...

With the holidays coming up in the next few months, it can never be too early to get a start on your shopping.  Finding gifts for a wide range of ages and relationships can be very difficult, and the holidays mean that everyone is getting gifts all at the same time.  However, no matter what time of year it is, you may just be looking for something to get for...

If you’ve ever been through the arduous process of mattress and box spring shopping, you know how frustrating it can be, and how much sticker shock you can experience.  When did these plush things become so expensive, and when did we decide it was okay to pay this much?  There are a lot of factors that go into why mattresses are so expensive.  One reason is that we typically only...

Vacations and business trips can go one of two ways; either you get the most phenomenal night of sleep you’ve had in years or you regret ever booking there because the bed was so terrible.  For purposes of this article, we’re going to focus on those “sleep-through-the-alarm” types of hotel stays.  What makes a good night’s sleep at a hotel?  Most definitely the thing of utmost importance is the bed. ...