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These are some of the products I like in 2013. I’ve tested all these products and found that they perform efficiently. Generally, I like things that are ultralight, ultradurable and sustainably produced. The stores I find efficient are Amazon and REI, due to their efficient return policies — I return a lot of products, and I don’t have time to quibble while returning …
Meta Efficient 2013-04-13 01:07:41
Lasko is a company that still makes its fans in the USA. I like their all-metal fans because they are very durable, and the parts can be replaced by Lasko. They also come with a two-year warranty. The fan featured here is the Lasko 20″ High Velocity Floor Fan, and it will move a huge amount of air in a room. …
Meta Efficient 2013-03-21 16:54:04
In A Nutshell I’m chosen the V-MODA M-80 as my pick for the Best Portable Headphone Of 2013. This headphone is extremely durable, and it has excellent sound. It comes with a two year warranty, and life-time warranty that allows you get 50% off a replacement headphone. The Design Details Out of all the portable headphones I’ve tested, the V-MODA M-80 is the sturdiest …
Meta Efficient 2012-12-17 18:08:12
In the U.S., toilets account for 30% of indoor water use, but this mostly due to their inefficient design. So I was pleased to find the Stealth Ultra-High-Efficiency Toilet toilet by Niagara. This is probably the most water efficient flush toilet available for residential use. The Stealth (great name by the way) uses only 0.8 gallons per flush (GPF). This is much less …
Meta Efficient 2012-12-17 18:08:12
In the U.S., toilets account for 30% of indoor water use, but this is mostly due to their inefficient designs. So I was pleased to find the Stealth Ultra-High-Efficiency Toilet toilet by Niagara. This is probably the most water efficient flush toilet available for residential use. The Stealth (great name by the way) uses only 0.8 gallons per flush (GPF). This is much …
Meta Efficient 2012-09-01 18:04:44
A VPN or ?virtual private network? is the easiest way to make your internet activities private. If you want to browse the web privately or share files privately, a VPN will encrypt and redirect your internet connections. This means all the data leaving your computer is encrypted, making it very difficult for hackers or eavesdroppers to monitor your internet connections. Note …
Meta Efficient 2012-08-23 17:25:37
Linux is a great operating system. But realistically, not everyone wants to install it from a DVD or ISO file. During installation, there’s often hardware capability problem that are difficult to resolve. Instead, you might consider buying a computer Linux installed on it, ready to go. Unfortunately, Linux computers are rarely available from large retail outlets, and large computer manufacturers (such …
Meta Efficient 2012-08-23 17:25:37
Linux is a great operating system. But realistically, not everyone wants to install it from a DVD or ISO file. During installation, there’s often hardware capability problems that are difficult to resolve. Instead, you might consider buying a computer Linux installed on it, ready to go. Unfortunately, Linux computers are rarely available from large retail outlets. This is because large computer …
Meta Efficient 2012-08-22 21:03:42
I thought I’d publish an update on my quest to create a computer set-up that eliminates tracking companies from my world. Basically, I don’t want this. So far I’ve really only eliminated the following: Google, Facebook and various other data collection companies. There are several other companies that are still tracking me: Verizon (my ISP), AT&T (my mobile ISP), HMA (my …
Meta Efficient 2012-08-22 21:03:42
I thought I’d publish an update on my quest to create a computer set-up that eliminates tracking companies from my world. Basically, this infographic explains why (it’s a large graphic — you may have to zoom in). So far I’ve really only eliminated the following: Google, Facebook and various other data collection companies. I’ve made my web browsing relatively free of …
Meta Efficient 2012-08-22 18:04:44
A VPN or ?virtual private network? is the easiest way to make your internet activities private. If you want to browse the web privately or share files privately, a VPN will encrypt and redirect your connections anonymously. When you are connected to a VPN, all the data leaving your computer is encrypted. This makes it very difficult for hackers or eavesdroppers …
Meta Efficient 2012-08-19 21:29:16
It has become the norm to trust large online corporations with intimate details of our lives. Is this really a good idea? Most large online companies today take an very arrogant stance on privacy issues, and are often found to be actively invading our privacy. This is probably because their business models rely on exploiting the information they can gather about …
Meta Efficient 2012-08-19 21:29:16
It has become the norm to trust large online corporations with intimate details of our lives. Is this really a good idea? Here’s a page that explains pretty simply why its probably not a good idea, and here’s a longer article by the Atlantic. Most large online companies today take an very arrogant stance on privacy issues, and are often found …
Meta Efficient 2012-08-17 22:57:13
Today, there are numerous databases and search engines being filled with our personal data, and more people are using online tools to do background checks on their neighbors, business associates and potential employees. Here are some tips for removing personal information from online databases: Removing Personal Information From Search Engines If you search on someone’s name, you’ll find a surprising amount of personal …
Meta Efficient 2012-08-17 22:57:13
Today, there are numerous databases and search engines being filled with our personal data, and more people are using online tools to do background checks on their neighbors, business associates and potential employees. Here are some tips for removing personal information from online databases: Removing Personal Information From Search Engines If you search on someone’s name, you’ll find a surprising amount of personal …
Meta Efficient 2012-08-04 01:16:57
Controlling your own data is efficient. Having other companies host your data, exposures you to these issues: Your data can be sold, consolidated and stored indefinitely You account be deleted or suspended without notice Hackers often gain access to hosted data You photos, post and files can be censored You can be easily be track or surveilled If you have accounts on popular websites like Facebook, Google …
Meta Efficient 2012-08-04 01:16:57
We’ve become accustomed to online companies hosting our data, but this practice is actually highly inefficient. This page explains the situation pretty simply. My advice is to use “unhosted” online services that support personal data control, or “zero-knowledge” services that encrypt your data before it leaves your computer. I’ve created a list of suitable services at the end of this article. Let’s take …
Meta Efficient 2012-07-30 16:31:25
The rise of collaborative consumption is perhaps the most efficient movement arising in society today. Basically, collaborative consumption is based on an economic model where products are shared or rented instead of owned. This model may become pervasive enough to replace the ownership-based model we have today. For good introduction to this movement, see the video above. It’s by Rachel Botsman, …
Meta Efficient 2012-07-30 16:31:25
The rise of collaborative consumption is perhaps the most efficient movement arising in society today. Basically, collaborative consumption is based on an economic model where products are shared or rented instead of owned. This model may become pervasive enough to replace the ownership-based model we have today. For good introduction to this movement, see the video above. It’s by Rachel Botsman, …
Meta Efficient 2012-07-12 18:33:26
The Internet is a wonderful invention, and we are now entering a time where the Internet is becoming nearly ubiquitous in our lives and quickly supplanting traditional forms of media. However, today the Internet is often censored and tracked by Internet Services Providers (ISPs) and companies like Google and Facebook, as well as governments around the world. (I’ve outlined some of …
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