Category: Lifehacks

Is 30 too old to not have a career? Is 30 too old to start a career? No, there are many practical reasons why embarking on your career at 30 could actually benefit you, such as: You’re likely to have gained several educational qualifications. For some entry-level positions in fields such as web development, a […]

Does the Ralink rt2500usb wireless LAN Chipset work with Linux? The Ralink RT2500USB wireless LAN chipset is supported by the rt2500usb Linux kernel driver, introduced at Linux 2.6.24. Supported devices are listed at the end of this page. No firmware from userspace is required. The RT2500USB is not to be confused with the RT250 1 […]

How is life like a deck of cards? Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.” My interpretation of the quote above is that determinism refers to what was already been decided and determined for you (in the past). What […]

What does the word kaieteur mean? old-man-fall Thus the fall was named “Kaieteur”, which means “old-man-fall”. Why is kaieteur Brown? The cliff of Kaieteur Falls is said to be made of conglomerate rock and sandstone, and it is part of the Guiana Highlands, which is part of the Guiana Shield. The water of Kaieteur Falls […]

When should the 12 days of Christmas start? December 25 The 12 days of Christmas is the period in Christian theology that marks the span between the birth of Christ and the coming of the Magi, the three wise men. It begins on December 25 (Christmas) and runs through January 6 (the Epiphany, sometimes also […]

How does a four-stroke engine get lubricated? Four-stroke engines are lubricated by oil held in an oil sump. The oil is distributed through the engine by splash lubrication or a pressurized lubrication pump system; these systems may be used alone or together. Splash lubrication is achieved by partly submerging the crankshaft in the oil sump. […]

How long does it take to smoke baby back ribs at 225? Smoke the ribs at 225˚F directly on the smoker grates for 3 hours. Place the ribs racks on large pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil, brush them with barbecue sauce and dot them with butter, then wrap them tightly and continue smoking at […]

Why is Akamai on my computer? The Akamai NetSession Interface is a secure application that may be installed by a third-party installer on your computer to improve the speed, reliability, and efficiency of applications and media download. Some video streaming applications also make use of the tool to improve streaming quality. Does Facebook use Akamai? […]

What are the main philosophical ideas of Franz Brentano? Concerned with mental processes, or acts, he revived and modernized the scholastic philosophical theory of “intentional existence,” or, as he called it, “immanent objectivity”; in psychical phenomena, he held, there is a “direction of the mind to an object” (e.g., one sees something). Why is Franz […]

What is the Newton Raphson method in math? 1 Introduction. The Newton-Raphson method, or Newton Method, is a powerful technique for solving equations numerically. Like so much of the di erential calculus, it is based on the simple idea of linear approximation. The Newton Method, properly used, usually homes in on a root with devastating […]