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Just as people specialize in restoring older cars and model trains, there are ways to maintain older recording and playback devices. Of course, getting a vintage turntable is a little easier to find parts for than, say, a wax cylinder gramophone. However, TikTok user @wyattssaab restored an old gramophone and played a 130-year-old recording, where the quality is incredible for how long it’s been! It’s always interesting to watch a video where someone can break down how things worked decades ago for modern viewers....

WATCH VIDEO HERE Uploaded by user @pubity, the video sets up some discussion among viewers. “Looks like a video game or something,” writes commenter @kayla_carter27. “My anxiety is up watching this,” says video creator @pubity. “They’re just accepting their fate,” notes @kayla_carter27. “Looks like a video game or something,” writes commenter @kayla_carter27. “This is South Africa, everyday,” writes 0_tristan_0. “They turn off the power here all the time. “Society if we banded together and overtook the government,” imagines @twiggytumbler....

Posted to TikTok by user @leonnhoangg, you can watch the video below and see what you think. WATCH VIDEO HERE “You are really lucky,” writes commenter @srilankan_7. “You have a wonderful car. Be happy.” “I know it’s a joke,” says @danielmckenzie31," but that is such a spoiled kid thing to say." “Bro,” remarks @mitsubishilancerevo23, “I will take that over a lambo.” “I asked my mom for a brother,” says @thisis_marcos....

Ahmed Aqtai In this article, I outline my own personal struggles with social media on a smaller scale. I think you will relate to this. Then, I’ll share some things I did to set boundaries with social media beyond just willpower, which in my opinion, is inadequate to fight off social media’s control of your life. I Feel Like I Need It I run a small side-businesses and use a Facebook page to communicate with potential clients....

Shillington But my photographs, boring or not, need to appear professional. To help with that, I illuminate my subjects with a pair of extremely bright light panels. While these panels work well, a little extra illumination in one particular spot can sometimes turn an indifferent photo into one worthy of gracing the cover of a magazine. Today I am taking a close look at a tiny but exceptionally versatile video light from Pixel....

Walter Shillington I’m not so worried about the front porch. My Meco doorbell works effectively despite the lower than ideal signal. I, however, could use some help in the kitchen. It’s an addition, which means the router’s signal must pass through a thick outside wall. What gets through is not always enough. Description This extender weighs in at 8.7 ounces. It is 4.3 inches tall, 3.6 inches wide, and 2....

W Shillington Surprisingly, Magic Jack proved to be as good as advertised and has continued to maintain this low-cost service. I also keep an old cellphone around for emergency use. Generally, I check eBay every couple of years, replace my dated phone with one slightly more modern, and transfer my ‘pay as you go’ account to it. My last smartphone was an LG Phoenix. Sadly, it could not handle the application needed to run my Samsung robotic vacuum....

The Home Hub is a hybrid. It functions as a modem, connecting my system to the internet via my service provider. Since the data received over the internet is formatted differently than the signals outputted by my local devices, the modem is kept busy translating. This hub also serves as a router, connecting devices within my home network by forwarding data packets between them. This data can be sent between devices or from them to the internet....

This brief video, posted by @astronomical_explorers, demonstrates the concept in a truly fabulous way. It uses light years to give us some perspective on the size of our galaxy and it’s relationship, in distance, to the rest of the universe. It manages to be entertaining and informative at the same time. Check it out. WATCH VIDEO HERE “Amazing!” exclaims a viewer of the video. “Truly mind blowing.” “Then you think, ‘What’s beyond our galaxy, then beyond that?...

I have lost as much time as I would in traffic by tinkering with Bluetooth connections. I missed the original Surface Headphones, but I am glad I found the newer model. This gadget has the efficiency of gaming headphones. But it’s made for working professionals. I am so happy Microsoft’s new Surface Headphones 2+ has solved my pairing problems. Unlike previous models, the Surface Headphones 2+ are perfect for remote work....

That’s the question raised by this video posted to TikTok in which two parents share that they’re downgrading their kid from a shiny iPhone to … a flip phone. Just wait until the end to see how crazy the dad looks over this news. WATCH VIDEO HERE Posted by a TikToker known as Marie Gilmore, the two parents seem somewhat giddy to play this little turn of the tables on their son....

An AI was asked to draw what it thinks the next president will look like, and its answers are surprisingly well drawn. However, the AI exhibits a blatant blind spot as to who it thinks will most likely be the next president of the United States. WATCH VIDEO HERE Did you happen to see any women in that lineup of potential future presidents, posted by AI Overload? Nah, why would that be?...

We wish we could have shared this advice with this guy before he painted his PlayStation 4 olive green to match his partner’s living room aesthetic. Just watch in horror as this poor soul surely ruins his favorite game console with wall paint. WATCH VIDEO HERE This video was posted by a quite popular TikToker known as Brooke Barry of her husband painting his PS4 so it could match her chosen living room aesthetic....

Using a WordPress Website vs. Creating a Custom One Some of these parts are more important than others, such as websites, funnels, landing pages, and autoresponders. The sheer amount of planning and construction that often goes into a digital marketing business can confuse and overwhelm some. This is especially true when it comes to building websites and webpages. While there are several website builders that are currently available on the market, most of them offer very little flexibility in terms of hosting, design, and functionality....

Posted by TikTok user @mothecat1, the video below shows that in addition to being simply adorable, these games are a great way to entertain your new feline while you are busy around the house. WATCH VIDEO HERE The Pets Radar Website has a couple of things to note on this subject. Cat apps may sound like a silly gimmick, but believe it or not, they can be a fantastic way of providing your feline friend with the mental stimulation they need to stay happy and healthy....

The video, shared by TikTok user @harry_nils, is a sight to behold. (Note: There is a bit of mature language here.) WATCH VIDEO HERE “Bro got wrecked and is telling the other guy to be calm,” observes a commenter. Another writes, “He just sits there as his car is flipping.” “The hands were still on the wheel,” notes another. One viewer of the video imagines it was all just a test: “Well, sir, you got a 10 out of 10 on your driving test....

Everything about this man’s first time using this seemingly steam-powered jetpack seems to be going perfectly well at first. Just wait until this bad boy goes airborne and hilarious chaos ensues. WATCH VIDEO HERE Posted by DeadiusReytius on TikTok, the poor sap in the jetpack for the first time is about to find out how to operate this thing the hard way. This jetpack doesn’t look like anything made by a professional team of engineers and designers but rather two dudes in their backyard....

Watch what happens in this TikTok video submitted by poster @jacoblilmonster. WATCH VIDEO HERE “That is very funny but that’s also kind of messed up,” observes one commenter. “Who knows, I’d probably still be asleep,” says another. “There would be gunshots like right behind my house and I still be asleep. But that is bigger so who knows, hahaha.” One exclaims simply: “LMFAO!!” “What was he dreaming about?” wonders one viewer of the video....

Posted to TikTok by Bloomberg News reporter Madison Mills under the handle @madymills, the video below briefly explains what makes her nervous about the possibility for a recession and also what gives her peace of mind. Watch the clip to find out what these are, and guess which task she’s effortlessly performing while talking finance. WATCH VIDEO HERE In addition, Mills seems to believe there may be an inherent bias toward being on the safe side when it comes to making economic forecasts....

By alex-mit from Getty Images Tidal energy is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those who are looking for a sustainable and renewable form of energy. Through the use of tidal energy, energy can be generated with no adverse environmental impacts, and is a viable option for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint. This post will explore what tidal energy is, how it works, and its advantages over other forms of renewable energy....