Standing desks or stand-up desks have been getting a lot of attention lately. Though these pieces of furniture visually just look the same as the typical tables you find everywhere, they are designed to allow users to stand while working on a particular task. They are meant to promote comfort and deliver some physical benefits among individuals.According to research published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, standing can burn 88 calories/hour. Though it is just 8 calories higher than sitting, it is still seen as an essential benefit you can get in such a position. After all, sitting for long periods can lead to a higher risk of…

While most people are familiar with the classic chain gears in bicycles, there are a number of other, less greasy alternatives now which are seeing more widespread use. One of these alternatives – the chainless shaft drive – hasn’t quite found a foothold in the bicycle world. But why is that? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eimLIkJaNFM&ab_channel=CYCLINGABOUT In a video by cycling enthusiast Alee Denham, he tries to uncover whether or not chainless drive shafts are a boon or a burden for cyclists worldwide. What is Chainless Drive Shaft? Instead of using a gear-and-sprocket mechanism, a chainless drive shaft consists of two sets of gears. These gears (which are usually housed in a casing) transfer…

Though I don’t wear a pair of glasses regularly, I know how annoying it can be to have dirty sunglasses at the beach. It’s hard to enjoy the scenery when someone’s fingerprints (most likely yours) are smudging up the view. You could wipe your glasses yourself, but that might just make things worse. So, why not automate the process? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH03IAQRGsw&ab_channel=LensHD The LensHD is designed to make cleaning glasses easier. (Bet you already knew that.) Knowing that the process would be simpler if it would be automated, multiple tests were conducted and boatloads of questions were asked. How would a machine hold a pair of glasses? What would be the ideal…

Just like how gaming chairs are tailored for a specific purpose, gaming desks are also ergonomically designed to give you the best comfort. This makes this type of desk essential whether you want the best mobility while playing a game or working on multiple computer monitors.Normally, gaming desks come with wider and longer working surfaces

When you buy a safe, padlock, or any kind of security device, you want that device to keep your stuff safe. Sadly, a lot of these devices aren’t up to snuff and do a poor job of keeping your valuables away from prying hands. So how do you tell the good security devices from the bad? Well, let the YouTuber known as the LockPickingLawyer handle it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVZ67dcY9_g&ab_channel=LockPickingLawyer Armed with a vast array of lock picking and power tools, LockPickingLawyer does everything in his power to break into (or break apart) every security device imaginable. If a device doesn’t give, it’s foolproof; but if it does, you might want to consider…

The Star Wars franchise is no stranger to Japanese culture. The Jedi and lightsaber battles were obviously inspired by samurai. Wipe transitions have their roots in old Akira Kurosawa films. Even the symbols representing the Rebels and the Empire were inspired by the emblems used by powerful Japanese families. Japanese culture runs deep in the said space opera saga, so it’s only fitting that one of the franchise’s newest ventures delves into yet another of Japan’s contributions to the world: anime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9Gr9gKFxpE&t=2s&ab_channel=StarWars Star Wars: Visions is an upcoming anime anthology that sees seven Japanese animation studios’ unique takes on the franchise, both in terms of storytelling and animation. The animation…