The living room is the busiest room in the home used for all sorts of functions from relaxation to home office space, so it’s important that your living room ideas such as layout, furniture and storage are well-planned. Renowned for its simple, stylish and affordable Scandinavian design, Ikea offers a huge array of living room solutions to suit all homes and tastes, from modular shelving systems and freestanding furniture to comfortable sofas and clever multi-functional storage ideas perfect for small Ikea room ideas....

release of OS X Mavericks . With it, Apple has provided even older Macs with a lot of new features, yet perhaps none is more apparent than the increased battery life that most Macs are gaining by just installing OS X Mavericks. However, on top of that, there are a couple of new tools in this new version of OS X that can help Mac users improve even more the battery life of their Macs....

The sprawling estate boasts 5,472 sq ft of space with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. It’s built in a French Normandy style and sits on prime real estate on Laguna Beach; the property has even earned a spot on the registry of historic places. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses A private courtyard entry takes you to the home’s main entrance, guest house entrance, and dining terrace with stairs leading to a sun-soaked lounge area with direct stair access to the beach below....

The musician is best recognized as the founding member and drummer of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, though he also founded rap-metal band Methods of Mayhem. Tommy has also pursued a solo music career and has made TV show appearances, including the NBC show Tommy Lee Goes to College. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses Tommy’s new home acts as a juxtaposition to his heavy rock-n-roll career and lifestyle, as the property is a tropical sanctuary – inspired by Japanese modernity....

alternative music applications have appeared on the App Store to compete against Apple’s own offering. Today, we take a look at Track 8, one of the most unique of these competing music applications and compare it against Apple’s Music app. Let’s start with an quick overview of the native Music app, since most of you are surely already familiar with it. Apple’s Music App Apple’s Music App The native Music app for the iPhone is perhaps one of Apple’s offerings that has gone through the most changes in the past few years....

Well, that’s what we will explore today as we explain how a smart thermostat works and the benefits it brings to the table. Since it’s going to be a long read, let’s get going, shall we? But first, Here are the best mesh Wi-Fi routers for large homes Smart plug vs smart outlet: which is better for your smart home Check out the best renter-friendly smart home gadgets that you can buy...

When it comes to pitting juicers vs blenders on nutrition, the answer ultimately depends on your goals and dietary needs. Blenders, which you will typically use for making everything from smoothies to soups to thicker dips and sauces, combine everything in the vessel – the pulp, skin, and seeds – into a smooth, homogenous mixture, which retains all fiber content and the original parts of the produce. Blended food may contain more calories and can keep you feeling full, too....

In his Facebook post, Carmack states that his reason for resigning as an executive consultant for VR at Meta was due to what he says was an “inefficiency” that seemed to prevent the team from making headway or gains in the medium. “We have a ridiculous amount of people and resources, but we constantly self-sabotage and squander effort. There is no way to sugar coat this; I think our organization is operating at half the effectiveness that would make me happy....

Along with natural flooring and carpet, rugs boast many useful practical attributes. It’s an excellent insulator, cutting down on draughts and thus reducing heating bills. It softens footfall, absorbing noise and reducing sound transference to the rooms below. It feels soft and comfortable underfoot. And, when it comes to style, it can add a whole layer of personality to a living room. What’s more, you can use it to help unify a scheme by running the same rug throughout an entire floor, or introduce changes to help draw boundaries and define zones, and a soft rug will add a splash of color, comfort, and pattern to any living room flooring ideas....

Lucy speaks from years of experience as one of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler’s prestigious team of decorators. ‘It’s about understanding what is existing: the house and the people who will live in it, and how to make it joyous and interesting while functional and relaxed.’ When it came to her own home, where joyful color and pattern have ensured this is one of the world’s best homes, Lucy faced every decorator’s challenge of being aware of the myriad possibilities, while dealing with the parameters of real life....

A well-designed magazine rack can become the central talking point of any room, and though acrylic designs are big right now, there are traditional leather and marble picks worth considering, too. Complete with your favorite editions of your chosen magazine, there’s nothing not to like about these unique finds. Plus, if you need a little inspiration on how to fill your magazine rack, you can head over to our guide to the best interior design books for more....

However, that does not mean you are already able to order the Galaxy S21 devices on the website. Nevertheless, you are already able to register your intention to purchase them through the site and you will be provided with a free Galaxy Fit2 when you eventually place your pre-order with the telco. The offer is actually identical to what Samsung Malaysia itself has provided for the RoI page on its official website....

According to the official support page on Microsoft’s website, created content such as reminders and lists on the Cortana app will no longer function, but are still accessible via the Windows 10 version. The company noted that content created via the service on desktop is also synced automatically to the To Do mobile app, which Microsoft is recommending users to download as an alternative. Cortana’s demise on mobile is unsurprising. Microsoft’s aim of bringing the service to phones and even tablets is to have it available to users outside of the Windows platform....