Category: Lifehacks

Why is critical section faster than Mutex? The reason why it’s fast is because, before going into the kernel, it uses the equivalent of InterlockedIncrement on one of those LONG field (perhaps on the the LockCount field) and if it succeeds then it considers the lock aquired without having gone into the kernel. What is […]

What is A1 and A2 protein in milk? Both A1 and A2 are proteins in the casein family, which makes up about one-third of all the proteins in human milk, but about 80 per cent of the proteins in cow’s milk. The two proteins are almost identical — they each contain 209 amino acids, the […]

How do I get the full Facebook site on my phone? Once the mobile version of your page has loaded, tap the triple-dotted menu button on Chrome’s URL bar. Near the bottom of the menu list, you’ll find an option that reads “Request desktop site,” along with a checkbox. Click this option, and the checkbox […]

Is it illegal for a student to have a relationship with a teacher? Despite the legal definition of an adult as someone “18 and older,” state courts have held that sexual relationships between students and teachers are against the law. Two years later, a 41-year-old California high school teacher made headlines when he left his […]

Does Slack integration with SharePoint? If you use Microsoft OneDrive or SharePoint to host and manage your files in the cloud, you can install the OneDrive and SharePoint app to create, share, and view your files right from Slack. Is GitHub like SharePoint? Reviewers felt that GitHub meets the needs of their business better than […]

How many O2 sensors does a 99 Honda Civic have? A 99+ civic is obd2b meaning it has two O2 sensors (both 2a and 2b have two). There is one before the cat and one after the cat. How do I know if my O2 sensor is bad Honda Civic? Here are some of the […]

Which enzyme is used in ornithine cycle? The urea cycle is the primary means of nitrogen metabolism in humans and other ureotelic organisms. There are five key enzymes in the urea cycle: carbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1), ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC), argininosuccinate synthetase (ASS1), argininosuccinate lyase (ASL), and arginase 1 (ARG1). What type of enzyme is ornithine […]

How do you properly gauge your ears? To prepare your ears for stretching, apply a warm compress to the piercing for several minutes in order to ease up the tissue and make the stretch easier. Then, wash the area, rinse well and pat dry. Once you’re ready for the stretch, apply oil around the perimeter […]

What is a millivolt wall switch? The millivolt wall wall switch runs on standard 18 gauge wire that comes with the SKY-WS millivolt ON/OFF rocker switch to communicate to a standard millivolt valve, and can be placed up to 20 feet away from the fireplace. What kind of switch do I need for a gas […]

How many districts are in San Francisco? San Francisco has 10 unique SFAR districts – which are further broken into sub-districts or neighborhoods. Please use the map below and follow individual districts for details on the City’s neighborhoods and their description. Is Mission District in San Francisco Safe? The Mission District, although it equates to […]