Spring 2016
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Spring 2016Vision and Digital Environment
Take a Break!
As university students, we immerse ourselves within these environments daily, causing an unprecedented amount of strain on our eyes (nearly 4 out of 10 students will spend nine hours on digital devices each day). Staring at these screens may lead to neck/shoulder/back pain, headaches, blurred vision, and dry eyes. Vision is a crucial aspect to student life, so protecting our vision against digital displays is important. For this and other health-related reasons, it is imperative to unplug and take a break from technology.
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Spring 2016Tiny Computers
Power in a Small Package
Tiny computers can perform many of the tasks done by regular computers even though they are much smaller. With their compact design, fanless CPUs, and low power consumption, for some applications they can be a substitute for your regular sized desktop PC.
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Spring 2016Get Moving with These Apps
Fitness Technology
A study by the University of Leicester and Loughborough University in England conducted a meta-analysis of 18 studies (involving roughly 800,000 participants) and found that sitting for long periods increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and death. While some of us are good at remembering to get active, it may not come with such ease for others. There are plenty of apps that can be used for this very purpose; they remind you to get active and take breaks from your work.
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Spring 2016Kickstarter
Online Support Group
Kickstarter is an online platform for artists, filmmakers, designers, and other creators to seek funding, support, and resources to bring their ideas to life. Over 10 million people from all over the world have funded a Kickstarter project. Over $2.2 Billion has been collectively raised for Kickstarter project and 100,445 Kickstarter projects have been successfully funded.
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Spring 2016Differentiation Between Carriers
The Search for better Connection
Do you love listening to music of all types, on demand, and uninterrupted by advertisements? Are you a huge hockey fan and do you want to stay up to date on the Leafs’ Stanley Cup conquest (or maybe just their quest for a decent draft pick)? Or, maybe you like splurging on shopping deals after class? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, and you own or are looking to purchase a new smartphone, you may be able to take advantage of some exclusive deals!
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Spring 2016Student Portal
A Useful Tool!
From real-time transportation, weather, study space and parking information, to open classrooms, Off-Campus Housing and Food Services information, what is it that the student portal can not do? For those of you who are not aware of this incredible invention for students at uWaterloo, be prepared to be enlightened.
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