Geeksouts — Page 65
We’re quietly eating tens of thousands of microplastic particles every year, and some may linger in our bodies for life without us even knowing it. This piece explains how fibre might actually help us flush some of them out. Read online.
‘Desiccant’ is that tiny packet hiding in packages, quietly keeping things dry so they don’t spoil. I always wondered what they were, until I learned what they were after a Gizmodo email led me to Xikipedia, then to the Simple Wikipedia article.
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Talk about timing! Got an email about the Cross series right after binging three episodes. Season 2 starts in 5 days—the article suggests books to read while watching. If you’re into crime thrillers and the Cross series, these books are worth checking out.
My M1 Mac Mini (8GB RAM, 256GB) is noticeably lagging after 5 years—just juggling multiple browsers, apps like Canva, emails (Outlook/Shortwave), & Microsoft 365. Is it time for an upgrade, perhaps to a Mac Air 15"?, or will I face the same slowdown in the time frame? Decisions, decisions.
Confession: I’m a snoozer sometimes. That extra 15 minutes feels like a gift … until a 2022 study says otherwise. Hitting snooze actually restarts your sleep cycle, leaving you groggier. Just found it interesting. Will I stop? Probably not. You?
Love Jatan’s “Yes and No” concept—might craft my own version soon. Agreed with most, though I chuckled at his Mac/iPhone pick as part of Yes, while I’m rocking Android + Mac/Windows. Not judging—just preference. 😊
I have 2 moka pots &❣️them. The moka pot is named after the Yemeni port of Mocha, historically a major coffee-export hub to Europe & famous for its distinctive coffee, which gave us today’s ‘mocha’ drinks—though the pot itself is an Italian icon. Is it fascinating? Here is a good read.
I’m undecided about continuing until I read Decider’s article recommending streaming it. [Link]
So, I’ll keep watching to see where it goes. For now…
Currently watching: Cross S1E4, Masks 🍿.
Current watching: Cross S1E3, The Good Book 🍿