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Binchotan Charcoal: An Inexpensive Way To Mineralize and Filter Water

White charcoal or Binchō-tan is a charcoal that loves adsorbing things. Binchotan, which has been produced in Japan for centuries, naturally adsorbs toxins such as chlorine, lead, mercury, cadmium and copper from tap water. It also releases useful minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphates. To use Binchotan, you simply place a piece of the

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The Best Drive Encryption Solutions For Macs

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There are a growing number of options for Mac drive encryption software. Those interested in the security of drive encryption—which locks down the entire disk behind a nearly impenetrable passcode—are fortunate to have so many programs from which to choose. The best drive encryption solutions meet or exceeds industry-standard security while working transparently and with

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The Most Portable Interchangeable Lens Cameras

Until recently, digital cameras fell into two basic categories: point-and-shoot cameras, and digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLRs). Now there’s type of hybrid camera available –Micro Four Thirds. These cameras do away with the mirrored lens system of DSLRs, and most of the manual controls  found on DSLRs. Instead, Four Thirds cameras use screen-based controls. The

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Is There A Real Difference Between MP3s and CD-Quality Sound?

Since their appearance on the internet in 1994, MP3 files have made music much easier to transfer around the world. Because MP3 files are compressed, their file size is typically ten times smaller than the original, uncompressed audio file. This means quicker downloads, and the ability to store more music on an iPod. However, because

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