Oculus Rift Extension Cables

Market studies report that almost 52% of Oculus Rift users use a play area of roughly 54 sq ft for playing VR games. However, to get the most out of VR gaming technology, you’d need a larger space. Since the Rift has to be set up with a gaming PC or compatible laptop, the network of cables could restrict movements, especially in a small room. So, what is the best way to avoid tripping over the mess of tangled heap of cables? Undoubtedly, the most practical approach would be to extend the headset cables connected to the external sensors. And fortunately for you, it’ll make you lighter by roughly $20-$22 for extending the wires on the headset and as much for the sensor extensions.

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Users can Help Save Gorillas by Recycling E-waste

Imagine the largest mammals in the world (Gorillas) go into extinction because you want to use the latest iPhone? Well, this is possible because large amounts of coltan (substance phone companies have to mine to produce mobile phones) is used in the production of mobile phones. Also, this substance is found in the natural habitat of these mammals and under their skin too. This mining has caused the death of many Gorillas. There are many users of mobile phones in the world today—over 4 billion. Now, imagine the amount of coltan that had to be mined for the production of all those phones. The average user in the United States enjoys being able to change their phones (iPhones, especially) once in every 18 months. This means more coltan has to be mined for more new phones to be produced for users. The Solution Users can now help in saving Gorillas, and the only way out is to embrace recycling of old phones. If as a user, I need to upgrade my iPhone to the latest model, instead of carelessly dumping your old iPhone, I would sell my iPhone through online companies that sell old phones. This way, parts of my…

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6 Things You Should Consider Before You Get Started with Coding

It’s interesting to see how much coding and programming have both grown in popularity over the last few years. What seemed to be out of reach for most not too long ago has been greatly democratized thanks to the various tools at our disposal today. However, while coding is becoming easier to dabble in, becoming a great programmer is not something that happens overnight. And while some will try to make you think otherwise, it is not an easy art to master. Before you decide to start coding, here are a few things you should consider first. You’ll Need Some Help Whether you decide to go the traditional route and get an actual degree or become a self-taught coder is your decision. But know that you’ll never become a great coder by checking a few YouTube videos and checking a few tutorials online. You will need someone to guide you along the way to make sure that you don’t replicate some errors that could end up affecting your codes and programming. That doesn’t mean, however that you absolutely have to go to school to be a good coder. There are plenty of courses and tutors out there for any level…

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Top Luxury Watch Brands in the World

Designer watches exhibit elegance and luxury. When you buy premium watches, you look for elegant design, top-notch quality, and reliability that lasts a lifetime and premium watches assure you the same. If you are looking for premium watches, you can be confused by the abundance of option that is available in the market today. Below we have highlighted a couple of luxury brands that offer watches that are nothing short of masterpieces

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How TestOps is Revolutionizing the Design and Manufacturing Process

The process of manufacturing a new product, particularly of an electrical nature, is littered with complex steps involving a number of teams with differing expertise. Beginning with design and leading all the way up to product release, the path is dependent on a whole host of data being shared diligently to ensure development opportunities are maximised. Measurements should be taken at every stage which involve everything from the product’s capacity to trial performance, ensuring that possibilities are explored before the product is finally released on the open market. It can be a stressful process too with tight deadlines and budget constraints meaning that development is often performed with one hand tied behind the back. “Thankfully the approach of Test Development Operation (TestOps) – implementing technologically advanced software which measures every step of the design and manufacturing process, sharing critical data along the way – is leading the charge in streamlining these processes, creating an open, sharing culture which truly maximises development possibilities,” enthuses Mark T. Burnett, a TestOps developer at Australian help and Paper Fellows.

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TOP UNIVERSITIES IN CANADA

Canada is known for its characteristic excellence – only a couple of countries on the planet can flaunt anything near its abundance of woods, lakes and mountains. With its scanty population and extreme weather conditions, it is a nation filled with multicultural people and has globally renowned universities. These universities have world-class facilities and are home to many international students. Canada has always been a top choice for students to study in Canada due to its curriculum and the way it shows that there is unity in diversity.  Are you planning to pursue the course of your choice in your dream college in Canada? Here is a list of the top 10 colleges in Canada and you’ll surely want to check them out!

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How to Plan Your Hardware Projects

The availability of rapid prototyping and other new technologies has made hardware-based projects a lot more accessible. You don’t have to be a large entity or corporation in order to experiment with your own hardware. In fact, the entry barriers to hardware innovations are relatively low with the resources available to today’s inventors. In order to have a fruitful and successful project, you need to plan your hardware project carefully. There are a few potential challenges to anticipate and preparations to be made as you plan for your own hardware project, and we are going to review some tips and tricks to get you started in this article.

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The Fall of Cable TV & the Rise of Streaming

Nostalgia is a powerful feeling, and while waiting at the DMV, I reminisced on the times my sister and I would gather around the TV to watch the new episode of Courage the Cowardly Dog. Side note: that show was messed up for a kid’s show! Nowadays, waiting for a specific time to watch an episode of a show still happens, but it’s far less widespread than it was a decade ago when cable TV ruled the world. Wait, cable TV? Yep! Streaming has made cable TV almost entirely useless, but it still exists. But as cable TV draws ever-nearer to its death, I think it’s essential to take a look at what made cable TV lose to streaming services. On-Demand TV

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Everything You Need to Know About Protein Denaturation

Most proteins become functional once they acquire their native three-dimensional structure, which is dictated by the primary amino acid sequence of the protein. Denaturation is when proteins, or more specifically, nucleic acids, lose their three-dimensional structure. The occurrence of denaturation can be due to many external factors; subsequently, this event can irreversibly disrupt the protein’s functionality1. Forces Involved in Protein Stability In the cell, linear polypeptides are synthesized from a sequence of mRNA through a process known as translation. As the polypeptide is synthesized, it begins to fold into its three-dimensional structure in a process known as protein folding. The secondary structure, which includes the alpha helices and beta sheets, is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonds between the amide hydrogen and carbonyl oxygen of the peptide bond that links the amino acids of the primary structure. Interactions between side chains of amino acids that comprise the protein determine the tertiary structure. The structure is firmly maintained due to the strength of hydrophobic interactions and the disulfide that bridges the cysteine residues of the amino acids.

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How to organise a productive meeting

Meetings are one of the most common ways for people to get together and solve problems. They give us the opportunity to plan things and reflect on achievements. Companies and organisations, also organise meetings to brainstorm new ideas and share. However, meetings can be unproductive and boring. People hate poorly organised or stupid routine meetings. These are just a waste of time. Why do meetings fail? There are many reasons why meetings fail. The biggest fault typically falls on management who cannot organise, plan and moderate the meeting. Meetings also fail when: Important participants skip the meetings The meeting has no focus or direction Attendants do not prepare or do not take it seriously The meeting does not start well There are many distractions during the meeting Notes are not taken during the meeting No clear instruction after meeting There are even more reasons meeting fail that may differ from organisation to organisation. Ineffective meetings can eat up precious time, which could be used for productive work. There should be an effective plan, clear rules, and a clear goal on why this or another meeting is organized.

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