Good cooling keeps a gaming PC fast and quiet. When components get too hot, they slow themselves down to protect themselves, and fans spin up to compensate. Most cooling problems come from three places: the processor cooler, the case’s airflow, and dust. Processor cooling: air or liquid? Air coolers use a heatsink and one or … Read more
Modern homes are built tighter to save energy, which is good for heating bills but means stale air, humidity and pollutants can build up indoors. The EPA notes that indoor levels of some pollutants are often higher than outdoors (EPA indoor air quality). Good ventilation brings in fresh air and removes moisture and pollutants at … Read more
Pet allergies are common. They are caused not by fur itself but by proteins found in dander (skin flakes), saliva and urine. These allergens stick to fur, furniture, walls and clothing and stay in the air for a long time, especially cat allergen. Get a diagnosis first Sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, rashes or … Read more
First, an important point: if you have a low oxygen reading and feel short of breath, confused, have chest pain or bluish lips, call 911. No home trick replaces medical oxygen when you really need it. For people who feel breathless with a known condition, or who simply want to breathe more easily, some measures … Read more
