When thinking about how to make a home look modern, it is worth considering statement colors and streamlined furnishings as well as contemporary materials, especially if you want your space to look luxurious as well as modern. Contemporary architecture can make a style statement while perfectly chiming with its environment. Success depends on using the right materials and opting for a sleek design that results in an effective blend of old and new....

Learning how to grow lavender from cuttings and seed is not difficult. However, if not properly pruned, the plants will become woody and unattractive after a couple of years, requiring replacement. ‘Annual pruning will improve flowering and prevent lavender becoming woody,’ says plant expert Sarah Raven (opens in new tab), who suggests pruning lavender immediately after flowering has finished. ‘Remove shoots to within one inch (2cm) of previous year’s growth,’ she says....

Learn how to grow a banana tree and in some zones harvesting your own fruit is possible, in which case you’ll want to keep your crop delicious for as many days as you can. But bananas brought home from the store can retain the taste and texture you prefer with the right techniques, too, and this is how to store bananas. How to store bananas How to store bananas Bananas can ripen quickly in certain circumstances, taking them from ripe to overripe....

According to experts, there is more to it than simply learning how to wash towels, or softening towels and keeping them soft. Here, we have spoken to experts to learn what impact our bathroom towels might have on our skin health, and how you can use your towels correctly for a luxury, spa-like bathroom experience. How to use your towels correctly How to use your towels correctly Whilst we might be paying attention to what products we use to clean our towels and wash our faces, it rarely occurs to people how much how we use our towels plays a role in the condition of our skin....

Knowing how to care for a Christmas tree and getting its watering routine right, however, depends on the type of tree you’ve bought, and the base you have for it. Either way, though, whether you have a cut Christmas tree or one that’s potted with its roots, regular watering will help keep your Christmas tree alive and stop it dropping needles so that it maintains its wonderfully festive appeal through to the New Year....

Humidifiers are increasingly becoming popular due to the many health and therapeutic benefits they offer. They help to spread moisture in the air, and their long-term usage help combat illnesses (skin irritation, flu, sleep deprivation, etc.) that are caused by dry air. Similarly, the growing popularity of Aromatherapy (also called Essential oil therapy) have equally driven up the market demand and use of diffusers. Electronic diffusers help rid the atmosphere of unhealthy chemicals by breaking down essential oil molecules and releasing them into the air....

It added that the movie was funded with the studio’s own money, and it premiered and distributed on the service completely free of charge. Interesting enough, it also appears that Lacuna Pictures isn’t the only party affected, as others have recently revealed to not receive payments from iflix as well. As of today, we haven’t received any payment from iflix. — DAULAT (@daulatmovie) July 17, 2020 Although unconfirmed by the organisation itself, a source familiar with the matter told website TwentyTwo13 that the Malaysian Football League (MFL) has taken legal action against the streaming service which the league has partnered together back in 2018....

The leaked images, which were originally posted on the Chiphell forums, were leaked online by a Chinese restaurant worker, who had reportedly managed to get his hands on eight Ryzen CPUs. To go into specifics, one of the images shows one of the Ryzen APUs in a delidded state, while the other is a close-up of the Ryzen 3200G, the lesser of the two SKUs. Luozhu also appears to be holding back some information about the two CPUs, stating that he will be releasing them on 27 May; the same day as AMD’s Computex keynote this year....

Suffice to say, the list is extensive, with some of the apps actually being popular mobile game apps like PUBG Mobile, Rise of Kingdoms, and Warpath to name a few. On somewhat interesting note, one of the apps called “Malay Social Dating App To Date & Meet Singles”, seems to have been developed by a developer in China. This isn’t the first time India’s government has chosen to ban a long list of made in China apps....

9to5Mac reports that the Apple Music app in the first beta of iOS 14.6 contains code that mentions Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio and Lossless. Though this seems to be found only on the first beta of the mobile operating system. The outlet says that the codes were not found in the internal files of iOS 14.5 or iOS 014.6 beta 2. The Apple Music app doesn’t currently have support for Dolby Atmos or Dolby Audio....

To make the iPhone SE relevant to users in 2022, the new iteration is now powered by A15 Bionic which is the same processor that is being used in the higher-end iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. This allows the new phone to be up to 1.8x than iPhone 8 according to Apple which may seem like an odd comparison but it may signify the kind of crowd that Apple is targeting for the 2022’s SE....

While internet search trends have reported a 250% increase in people searching for antiques online (compared to 2020), the Fixer Upper star shared that she is already an admirer of these historic pieces. Revealing her interior design tips in her blog (opens in new tab), Joanna shared how she uses antiques – or ‘inspirational pieces’ as she labels them – to create a focal point in her home. These pieces not only make an individual statement, but they also complement the wider space and allow the rest of the room to ‘fall into place....

Crafted by Chong Kah Hwee or known as Keith to fans and readers, Lawak Kampus made its debut back in 2003. Featuring secondary school life as its background, the comic not only managed to amass a large following in Malaysia with more than 6.5 million copies being sold so far, but has also made its way to Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and China. Even though the upcoming Lawak Kampus animated TV series is a Malaysian-made production, it will be developed to cater to audiences throughout the Asia Pacific region especially kids and families....