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Top 10 Pervasive Tech Myths That Are Only Wasting Your Time Be kind to the environment with Aleutia’s 4.5 inch solar powered Linux computer, E1. E1 runs on 8 watts of power, has no moving parts and is completely silent. From the picture above, E1 looks like the James Bond of low priced Linux computers. It runs Puppy Linux, comes with an optional solar panel and an optional 10.4 inch monitor. Sadly, E1 carries a $400 price tag and crappy specs (2GB hard drive, 128MB RAM, 200MHz processor). However, E1′s portability and light footprint may be an early glimpse into the future of computing.
The E1 Desktop [via Gadgettastic]Could you survive on $US35,000 a year? How about if you had 5 children between the ages of 10 and 21? Apparently, one family in Arizona, known as America’s Cheapest Family, is able to do so. By planning carefully, organising a budget, shopping wisely, making sacrifices, and communicating, the family of seven is able to live well within its means without feeling particularly pressured to make ends meet. The key is to be determined, persistent, and to prioritise frugal living, because after all, it is a lifestyle choice.
8 Lessons I Learned from the Cheapest Family in the Nation [The Digerati Life]Yahoo! News reports that the upcoming release of Windows XP Service Pack 3 will bring a 10 percent performance boost. Vista who?
Get informative statistics about the day you entered the world, such as your age (in number of days, hours, and seconds), your zodiac sign, and more with strangely useful website dayofbirth.co.uk. If you’ve ever wanted to find out how many days it was until your next birthday, you can do so easily without whipping out the calendar and starting to count. The website also takes you to other enlightening sites that teach you more about your date of birth (noteworthy events, names of famous folks who have the same birthday, and the most popular song on the charts when you entered the world, among others) which is quite fun for those of you who like random bits of trivia.
dayofbirth.co.ukDoctors claim that fasting for up to 24 hours has its health perks: a lessened dependency on sugar, a smaller chance for diabetes, and lower blood pressure. The catch is that while you’re avoiding the food, you should still consume water during this partial fast. If fasting is not for you, limiting your calorie intake might work instead. The goal is to give your digestive system a rest and to prevent the creation of byproducts that the body doesn’t need.
Retune the Body with a Partial Fast [NPR]Pedometers are a great (and increasingly cheap) way to track your daily activity and set goals for yourself. Medical and fitness blogger R.L. Bates points to some of the real evidence behind the device’s usefulness and has a few suggestions on how to meet realistic goals while using one. Amongst the advice: It takes about six months to “lock in” a new >> behaviour Aim to do what is necessary to change your exercise behaviour permanently. Be prepared to dedicate yourself to your daily goal each day for a minimum of six months. If you do that, you are much more likely to maintain this goal permanently
Bates also posts a routine to help gradually increase and stick with step counts, making that holiday gift you didn’t know you wanted much more useful. Thanks Ryan! Photo by Glutnix.
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