science and technology
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How to Help Your Kids Find Their Address In an Emergency
If you’ve ever called 000, you know that one of the first things they ask you — often before you’ve even said why you’re calling — is your location. So when you’re teaching your kids how to dial emergency numbers on your phone, make sure they know their address, too. A sticker can help.
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Weird Things You Didn’t Know You Can Bring on an Aeroplane
Many of us have had something confiscated by airport security at one time or another. Obviously, anything seen as a weapon is likely to be pocketed by an agent (they even took my nail clippers once), and the allowable sizes of liquids can feel pretty limiting, particularly if you’re not checking a bag. If it’s…
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How to Protect Your Home Network From ‘FragAttacks’
Hearing your wireless devices are vulnerable to something called “FragAttacks” doesn’t exactly inspire joy. However, the word is scarier than the risk; there’s no evidence that anyone is actively exploiting wireless devices via these vulnerabilities, even given the millions that could be susceptible to FragAttacks — short for “fragmentation and aggregation attacks.”
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How to Wash Your Clothes With Lingerie Bags
Mesh lingerie bags protect their contents from snagging, stretching, and generally getting beat up in the washing machine — but despite the name, they’re not just for lingerie. When used correctly, mesh bags will keep a wide variety of delicate clothing in tip-top shape for years to come. Here’s how to use them.