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By Diana Bruk , Best Life Contrary to popular belief, a lack of sexual satisfaction in a relationship is not the primary reason that men cheat; there are actually a number of surprising factors that lead to infidelity. Evolutionary scientists argue that men are often driven to stray by a primal urge to “spread their seed”—though this theory is becoming increasingly unpopular. Research has shown that everything from whether or not your partner’s parents were faithful to one another to a man’s hormone levels to his age play a significant role in the decision to break the trust in a relationship. The reasons a man might have for cheating can also range from feeling ignored in marriage to experiencing a midlife crisis to having doubts about the relationship. Though, that being said, a recent survey of over 2,000 Europeans and Americans found that the primary reason that American men gave for committing infidelity was “the other person was really hot” and “people were hitting on me.” So…may

If you’re looking for an easy to use, open serial communication protocol to implement with your electronic industrial devices, then you must have stumbled upon Modbus, at least once or twice. Curious about what it is and how you and/or your company can benefit from it? Many companies and developers have grown to love this open serial communication protocol, and use it extensively in programming the electronic industrial devices they work on. Let’s take a look at what Modbus is, and how you can benefit from it. What exactly is Modbus? Modbus was developed in 1979 by Modicon, the company behind the first programmable logic controller. In tech terms, it is a serial communication protocol. In other words, Modbus is a way for electronic industrial devices communicate with each other. It allows information to be transmitted over serial lines between electronic devices. Devices can request information, as well as supply it. Devices that request information using Modbus are called Modbus Mas

How does machine learning work? This may not be one of life’s big questions. But the topic of machine learning is all the buzz in the artificial intelligence (AI) community these days. The idea that machines are actually learning might be news to you. And you might wonder how they do this without a brain. Yes, machines don’t have brains. Not like human brains, at least. But they are learning. So Then How Does Machine Learning Work? The notion of machines actually learning might be a little unnerving. Especially if you were raised on sci-fi books and movies. But machine learning is about as scary as a bobble head. It’s far more similar to data mining than it is to evil robots taking over the world. In both systems, data is searched in an attempt to find patterns. The difference is that with data mining, the data is extracted for the sake of human comprehension. Machine learning uses the data to find patterns and then adjust program actions according to those patterns. They’re algorithms

It’s fascinating how many people make a living by posting videos on YouTube. Tutorials, family vacations, product reviews and other ridiculous antics make people rich overnight. But have you heard of weedtubers? These are people getting paid to smoke marijuana and post it on the internet. That’s right — getting paid to get baked. Read on to learn about some of the most famous weedtubers around. Joel Hradecky: King of Weedtubers Considered the king of the weedtubers, Joel Hradecky has over 1.2 million followers, which he’s amassed in only 4 short years. His YouTube channel CustomGrow420 showcases a variety of videos including him trying to smoke a gram of THC oil. This video racked up over 1.3 million views. Which is almost as much as the 1.5 million who viewed Hradecky’s seven-minute coughing fit following his attempt. Seems like Hradecky’s success thrives, in part, on the psychological idea that humans enjoy watching other humans suffer. But this cannabis king doesn’t just toke up a

The internet opens up new opportunities for everyone. Young and old alike benefit from the wide range of information available. Unfortunately, sometimes those people that “benefit” from the information available are people trying to steal your identity. There are endless things a hacker can do with the private information that can they can find online. The scary thing about the online world is small interactions can give up too much personal information. This can allow people to take over your life. Read on to learn a few tips on how to protect your identity online. Social Media Social media is fantastic for keeping in touch with old friends and family members. It is also a great place to meet new contacts and network for business. Ever-popular games and quizzes that need access to your account are a big warning. Often these sites tell you they only have access to a small amount of information. They trust you’ll allow this in exchange for game lives or quiz results. Another thing to co

Staring at computer screens is an unavoidable part of life for most of us. But did you know that too much screen time can damage your eyes? That’s right. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can take to avoid eye damage without giving up technology altogether. You’ll need to be mindful of how close you are to your screen, how often you take breaks, and how much blue light you are exposed to. Ready to learn more? Let’s do this. Keep Your Screen Clean When your screen is dusty, dirty, or grubby, your eyes have to work twice as hard. Something as simple as giving your screen a good clean at the start of each week could make all the difference. Buy a special screen cleaning spray and use a microfibre cloth to avoid damaging your computer. And remember that technology should always be switched off before you start cleaning it. A clean screen doesn’t just help your eyes – it’s also a lot more enjoyable to use. Sit a Safe Distance Away from the Screen Have you ever sat so close to a TV t

Are you thinking about how to teach yourself to code? Knowing how to code is one of the most valuable skills you can have. But, teaching yourself to code is no easy feat. It takes hard work, dedication, and patience. Learning code doesn’t happen overnight, so you need to be prepared for the long haul. How do you stay on track throughout your journey? Read on to learn 5 important things you should know before you teach yourself to code. 1. How Your Code Looks, Counts It’s always important to keep in mind that you are writing code for humans. Therefore, how your code looks and reads is extremely important. This means you should always: Have good indentations Correctly name your variables Not leaving broken code Not leaving comments From the very start, paying attention to what your code looks like is very important. 2. Know Why You Want to Learn Code There are so many directions you can go once you learn to code, that having an idea of what you want to do beforehand can help you narrow d

Outsourcing jobs can be a difficult decision when you are starting your business. The high cost of labor can seem difficult to justify, but there comes a time when it becomes a necessity to continue to grow. Obviously, outsourcing makes your life easier, but when does it become “worth it?” Large jobs, specifically IT services, can be extremely time-consuming for a small business. As your business grows, so does the amount of time and manpower needed for IT.  If you’re wondering if it’s the right time to outsource IT services, here are a few things to consider that can help you decide.  Is IT a Primary Service Your Business Offers?                                                              If IT support and services is not the primary service your business offers, then it can become quite a burden to your business’s growth.  Spend your time where you make your money. If keeping up with IT takes away from your primary services, it’s time to outsource.  By outsourcing IT, you can ens

The American workforce is largely disengaged. As many as 70% of American workers aren’t giving their best to their companies. Employees have increasingly divided interests and resent feeling overworked. Studies show that employees with strong social interactions are more productive. In fact, social technologies can increase productivity by more than 20%. But how do you make an intranet for your employees that they’ll look forward to using? Read on for five company intranet ideas that do just that. 1. Make it Personal Employees will make a stronger connection to a business intranet that’s personalized for the company. Give it a name, and set the color scheme to something that makes sense for your brand identity. Keep the vibe from going stale by freshening the design every now and then. Think of how amusing a new Google doodle is. It’s a simple boost, but it makes for an immediately positive interaction. Make seasonal changes. Play up holiday spirit with Valentine and Christmas colors

Cybersecurity attacks cost businesses over $1.3 million in 2017. That number is only set to rise in 2019. Though this is horrifying it’s also preventable.  If you don’t want to become another statistic and then you need to make cybersecurity a priority. With so many cybersecurity options how do you stop the next massive cyber attack?  First, stay calm and then check out these tips to help secure your data. 1. Monitor Mobile Device Usage When you let your employees use a mobile phone for work purposes you introduce a whole new level of threats to your company.  A vital option to protect sensitive data is using a centrally controlled system. This means that if your devices are stolen or lost your IT team the option to wipe it remotely.  You should also be performing regular audits on mobile devices to asses any security risks and depending on the user. For example, if you have an employee that travels they may be connecting to public Wi-Fi putting your data at risk. These audits usuall

Last year, President Trump pleaded with the Justice Department to investigate a hack. According to the president, China likely hacked into Hillary Clinton’s emails. Many of the emails, he alleged, had classified information. The FBI never found any evidence to support the claims, but it begs the question: can we prevent hacking? If high-profile individuals like Clinton can get hacked, then how can we protect our data? Keep reading to learn the 15 most vital tips to protect yourself from cybercriminals. 1. Use Two-Step Verification for Email The number one thing you need to do to protect yourself online is secure your email address. Hackers who have access to your email can change other accounts. If possible, you need to set up two-step verification for your email. You’ll have to use your password and another verification method before getting access. This is an effective step that will prevent hacks. 2. Create a Unique Password Another step in stopping hackers is making a good passwor

If you’ve ever fallen crazy, you recognize simply, however, exciting, spellbinding, and, let’s be honest, shuddery it may be. And whereas you’ve little doubt spoken to your pet regarding your most up-to-date crush (haven’t we have a tendency to all?!), you would possibly have puzzled if our animal companions have a constant capability for love as we have a tendency to do. And, before we have a tendency to show you these photos that prove they positively do, we’ll offer you the facts. According to Paul Zak of Claremont Graduate University, animals—at least on a chemical level—show signs of enamored each other. for instance, in one study, Zak and his team found that when quarter-hour of play between a dog and a goat, the dog saw a forty-eight % increase in levels of the love secretion endocrine. The goat, on the opposite hand, saw a 210 % increase. “At that level of increase, inside the framework of endocrine because the ‘love secretion,’ we have a tendency to basically found that the go