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Ibuprofen 400 or 600 - which is better for headaches?

More important than the dose is that you don't take ibuprofen on an empty stomach - that's way harder on your stomach and the effect won't be as good. So if you take your 400mg with a bit of food, it…

How do I stabilize shaky phone videos in post-production?

The iPhone 15 actually has pretty solid built-in stabilization - most of the videos I shot without a tripod were already way less shaky on the device itself than I expected. Before you do anything on…

Which insulation is best for older houses?

External insulation is actually usually more efficient, but with houses from 1972 you should check beforehand whether your facade can actually handle it - old brickwork or render can sometimes be pro…

Should I buy winter tires in August already - is it worth it? ★ Best

I'd actually advise against buying them now - the August discounts on winter tires are really minimal. The right time comes once fall gets closer and people start panicking because the first snow is …

Can you build muscle with resistance bands the same way as with weights?

It actually works, but there's a catch - the tension has to stay constant, otherwise you're only training effectively half the time. For me, resistance bands were cool at first until I realized the t…

Potato salad - dress it warm or cold?

Making it warm does actually work better, but here's a practical tip for you: if you process the potatoes while they're too hot, they can fall apart or get mushy. The ideal thing is to take them whil…

How do you know when remote work isn't working for you anymore? ★ Best

One thing that often gets overlooked: pay attention to whether you're starting to stretch your work hours. Remote work blurs easily - suddenly you're checking emails in the evening, responding on Sla…

Can you still propagate cacti in winter? ★ Best

You can, but it's way harder than in spring or summer. Cacti need less water during the cold season and barely grow, which means cuttings or seeds take much longer to root and are more prone to rot. …

How do you actually make a good tomato soup from scratch?

The sweetness often comes from not having enough acidity - I always add a splash of white wine or vinegar to balance it out, and it tastes way more natural than the canned versions. You don't need to…

Does my zodiac sign actually shift? ★ Best

The thing is: astrology and astronomy are two completely different systems. Astronomy describes where the constellations actually are in the sky - and yeah, they've shifted because of Earth's rotatio…

Do you know any good puzzle apps like Wordle but for math riddles? ★ Best

There are actually a whole bunch of daily puzzle apps out there that work on the same principle as Wordle. Besides Nerdle, you might like apps like Mathdle or Primel, which focus on different mathema…

Hydrangeas turning brown - what can I do?

Brown, dried-out leaves on moist soil are often a sign of waterlogging - the roots basically rot and can't absorb water properly, even though there's plenty of it. Try loosening and aerating the top …

Why does my homemade coffee taste bitter? ★ Best

Over-extraction is usually the culprit - that's when the water stays in contact with the coffee too long. Check how long your coffee is brewing: with a filter machine it should be at most 4-5 minutes…

Where can you still find good screensavers and desktop backgrounds?

If you need fresh stuff regularly, it's worth checking out Reddit - subreddits like r/wallpaper or r/ScreenSavers have an active community that constantly posts and discusses things, plus you get dir…

Epson printer printing yellow stripes - cleaning the print head doesn't help

Yellow stripes after cleaning three times point to something more stubborn than just dirt. Have you tried rinsing the nozzle plate yourself with distilled water by taking out the print head and letti…

Are prefab house providers like WeberHaus still worth recommending?

WeberHaus is solid, but I'd ask some critical questions: what's the warranty situation like and do they actually cover all the defects that show up in the first few years? Honestly, what matters more…

Is a multifunction printer with automatic duplex printing worth it to save money?

Don't waste your money on an expensive multifunction printer if you only need to print a document every couple of weeks anyway - automatic duplex just doesn't pay off for that. But it gets interesti…

Do you still know those old jokes from the early 2000s?

I'm remembering those really awful jokes about people with disabilities that were going around back then - I honestly can't fathom how we found that funny anymore. What actually stuck with me though…

How often per week should you go to the gym?

A lot of people make the mistake of training too often and then feeling burnt out or getting injured - less is really more, especially at the beginning. I'd say start with 3 times a week and see how …

Which men's fragrance smells good for a long time and isn't too sweet?

What kind of budget are you thinking, and do you prefer spicy/woody notes or more like leather and tobacco? Classic options for longevity would be Creed Aventus (though it costs quite a bit), or che…