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A sports bag instead of a shopping bag: are PUMA bags practical for everyday use?
It’s easy to fit your shopping, a book and a bottle of water into a shopping bag, but it can be tricky to find your keys at the bottom. A great alternative is the PUMA women’s bag: in sporty...
The hidden details of protective gear that determine the outcome of a collision
Sometimes, details that equipment manufacturers usually keep quiet about come to the fore. During an airsoft game or in real-life reconnaissance or combat assault situations, there are...
Ergonomic equipment for active games and airsoft
When it comes to active team games in the open air — strike ball, paintball, laser tag or tactical orienteering — the quality and thoughtfulness of the equipment determine...
Voltage stabilisers for the home and business: how to protect your electrical appliances from power surges
Voltage fluctuations in the mains supply can cause faults in domestic appliances, heating equipment and industrial installations. Sudden fluctuations, which occur during... are particularly dangerous.
Top 7 providers of OSINT services for the defence sector
A defence contractor vetting a component supplier requires different OSINT services to a government body setting up its own intelligence programme. Open-source intelligence (OSINT)...
A fence for a windy plot: which designs can withstand gale-force winds?
Areas with strong winds dictate their own rules for landscaping open spaces. This is evident even on private residential plots: you cannot install around them...
First frosts: why does the engine of a Japanese mini-tractor smoke after a cold start?
The first autumn frosts are a real test for diesel mini-tractors. If the engine is harder to start in the morning, runs unevenly or emits smoke — don’t panic just yet, because this is...
Facelifts for men and how they differ from those for women
People still talk about cosmetic surgery as if it were exclusively a women’s issue. In reality, men get just as fed up with double chins, a heavy lower third of the face and wrinkles...
Which SSD is better for gaming: SATA or NVMe, and is there a difference in speed?
The box for one SSD says 550 MB/s, whilst the other says several thousand. It seems as though the second game will load several times faster. But in reality, it’s more complicated than that: sequential...
What you need to buy before your puppy or kitten arrives home
Bringing a little pet into the home changes the usual rhythm of life. Ahead lie getting to know the puppy’s or kitten’s personality, the first games, teaching them the rules, and plenty of heart-warming moments....
What to feed a fussy cat that refuses to eat its usual food
Cat owners often try out various flavours before finding one that their pet really likes. To avoid wasting money on random purchases, it’s important to find out the reason...
How to organise parking near your house so that the lawn doesn’t turn into a muddy mess
Parking a car in the garden of a detached house seems like a simple task, until, after a few showers, the tyres start to get stuck in the ground, and instead of a green lawn, there is...
How the development of a building project works, from the brief to site supervision
The client often views a building project as a single set of drawings that is handed over to the builders. However, it is a sequence of stages, each involving different specialists and...
A corset or a posture corrector: which to choose for a straight back
"Do I need a corset or just a posture corrector?" — a question that confuses even those who have already decided to do something about their back. Both products promise a "straight back",...
Myths about electronic reporting for sole traders
Many sole traders believe that electronic reporting for sole traders is a complex process requiring specialist knowledge and skills. In reality, modern tools make the process of submitting reports much simpler...
Why do identical USB-C cables charge devices at different speeds: what users need to know
The smartphone supports fast charging, and the power adapter is in good working order, but after replacing the cable, the battery started charging noticeably more slowly. Sound familiar? The problem may lie with the cable itself,...