The best standing desks around today can help offset and prevent a sedentary lifestyle. The health benefits they offer to those of us who spend all day in front of our computers can’t be understated. We are not meant to sit around all day. Sitting down too long – more than 8 hours a day – as stated by the American Journal of Public Health (opens in new tab) , can not only increase the risk of chronic diseases by 10% to 20% but premature death as well. UK's NHS points out (opens in new tab) that it also could slow your metabolism, which could impact "the body's ability to regulate blood sugar, blood pressure and break down body fat." Unfortunately, most of us spend a large portion of our work life hunkered down at an office desk (opens in new tab) , which is why a standing desk is a great investment. Even students going back to school should consider one for a healthier way to do homework. To help you make the leap to a healthier work life, we’ve collected the best … [Read more...] about Best standing desk for home office and WFH 2022
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Verizon: Network sabotage during strike disrupted thousands of customers
Verizon says its network has suffered 57 incidents of vandalism in seven states in the two weeks since 36,000 workers went on strike . The "incidents of sabotage," mostly involving the severing of fiber optic cables or damage to terminal boxes, "have cut off thousands of Verizon customers from critical wireline services," the company said Wednesday . Further Reading Verizon workers strike over lost jobs and refusal to expand fiber Under normal conditions, there are only about a half-dozen incidents of sabotage over the course of a year, a Verizon spokesperson told Ars today. Verizon says it is still investigating the incidents and hasn't pinned the blame on anyone specific. But the company's announcement pointed out that "these malicious actions take place as Verizon is experiencing a strike." Verizon reported similar incidents of vandalism during another strike in 2011 . A union representing Verizon workers blames the company for failing to maintain its … [Read more...] about Verizon: Network sabotage during strike disrupted thousands of customers
Apple fixes broken IPv6 by breaking it some more
In Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Apple introduced IPv6 support. Like other IPv6-capable operating systems, Mac OS will prefer IPv6 over IPv4 if it has a choice. That is, until yesterday's 10.6.5 Snow Leopard update . With regular IPv6 connectivity, the newly updated Snow Leopard will still try to connect over IPv6 first, but for IPv6 destinations that are reachable over 6to4, the snowy cat prefers IPv4 instead. It will only connect over 6to4 to IPv6 destinations if there's no IPv4. The apparent rationale for this move is that 6to4 is responsible for a disproportionate share of non-working IPv6 setups. Measurements by Google show that simply giving www.google.com an IPv6 address means that, subsequently, about 0.1 percent of all Google's users would be unable to connect to the search giant. That is unacceptable to them, not just from a commercial perspective, but also... how are you going to debug this problem if you're unable to search the Web? ISPs are unlikely to hold user's hands if … [Read more...] about Apple fixes broken IPv6 by breaking it some more
Russian Media: North Korea May Send ‘Volunteers’ to Ukraine War
A Russian government network claimed this weekend that unspecified “reports” indicated that North Korea was willing to send as many as 100,000 soldiers into the Ukrainian war theater to support Moscow. “There are reports that 100,000 North Korean volunteers are prepared to come and take part in the conflict,” Igor Korotchenko, described by the New York Post as a “defense pundit,” reportedly said on Russia’s Channel One, without clarifying what reports he was referring to or if officials belonging to either government had corroborated the reports. The rumor, which neither the communist North Korean government nor its propaganda arms have addressed at press time, follows a month in which dictator Kim Jong-un has sought an increasingly high-profile role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine in support of the aggressor, most conspicuously cementing ties with Russian separatists in the country. North Korea followed Russia and Syria last month in recognizing pro-Russian separatist … [Read more...] about Russian Media: North Korea May Send ‘Volunteers’ to Ukraine War
Charlton vs QPR live stream: how to watch the Carabao Cup first-round online
Audio player loading… League One outfit Charlton Athletic will be hoping to pull off a shock against their London rivals, as tey face Championship side Queens Park Rangers at the Valley in this first round EFL Cup clash on Tuesday night. The Addicks come into this clash off the back of a 1-0 victory at the weekend secured thanks to a single Corey Blackett-Taylor goal. Make sure you know how to watch a Charlton vs QPR live stream wherever you are. Charlton vs QPR live stream Date: Tuesday, August 9 Kick-off time : 7.45pm BST / 2.45pm ET / 11.45am PT / 4.45am AEST / 6.45am NZST Venue: The Valley Live streams: ESPN Plus (US) | DAZN (CA) | Kayo Sports FREE trial (opens in new tab) (AU) Watch anywhere: Try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free (opens in new tab) QPR enter this Carabao Cup clash in high spirits after notching up their first points of the season in the league, following a stirring 3-2 win over Middlesbrough at the weekend. Rangers held off a … [Read more...] about Charlton vs QPR live stream: how to watch the Carabao Cup first-round online
Magnum P.I. Star Roger E. Mosley Dies After Car Accident
Veteran actor Roger E. Mosley, a feature of all eight seasons of the original hit TV series Magnum P.I. , died Sunday after failing to recover from injuries sustained in a car crash. He was 83. Mosley played Theodore “T.C.” Calvin, the helicopter pilot and friend of Tom Selleck’s character. His daughter Ch-a, who previously told followers about last week’s car accident in Lynwood, Los Angeles, confirmed his death to the Hollywood Reporter . Actor Roger E. Mosley and girlfriend Toni Laudermick attend CBS Television’s Special Press Dinner Party to Celebrate the Network’s Returning Series on June 13, 1986 at Bistro Gardens in Beverly Hills, California. (Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) The BBC reports she later wrote on Facebook : “We could never mourn such an amazing man. He would hate any crying done in his name. It is time to celebrate the legacy he left for us all. “I love you daddy. You loved me too. My heart is heavy but I am strong. I will care … [Read more...] about Magnum P.I. Star Roger E. Mosley Dies After Car Accident
UK government building mobile emergency alert system
Audio player loading… The UK government is to launch a national emergency alert system that will send a text message to any mobile phone in areas where there is a risk to life such as a flood or terror attack. Emergency alert systems powered by cell broadcasting technology are common in many countries, including the USA, Netherlands, Canada, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand, and have helped save lives during natural disasters such as earthquakes. However, the UK has never had such a system, despite trials in the early 2010s. This meant that during the early phase of the Coronavirus pandemic, the government had to enlist the support (opens in new tab) of the four major mobile operators to send text messages to their customers. These are the best business SIM-only deals (opens in new tab) around today And the best business broadband deals (opens in new tab) Here are the best business mobile phone deals (opens in new tab) Mobile emergency … [Read more...] about UK government building mobile emergency alert system
How to Create a Basic Survey in Microsoft Word
While you can create a questionnaire in Microsoft Forms , Word might be your application of choice. If you want to make a basic survey, Microsoft Word has the tools you need. Plus, you can use a template if you prefer. We’ll show you a few templates you can download for a jumpstart on your survey as well as how to create your questionnaire from scratch. You can then print, send, or share your survey , like any other Word document. Table of Contents Microsoft Survey Templates for Word Third-Party Survey Templates for Word Create Your Own Survey in Word Add a Drop-Down List Add a Written List Add Check Boxes Add a Rating Scale Additional Survey Elements Microsoft Survey Templates for Word Because a survey is a fillable form and Microsoft offers its own Forms application, you won’t currently find many survey templates for Word direct from Microsoft. However, there is one you can check out in case it meets your needs. RELATED: How to … [Read more...] about How to Create a Basic Survey in Microsoft Word