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☆ Silly Meta, Roblox isn’t just for kids
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Video-game and social-media hub Roblox (RBLX.N) isn’t playing around when it comes to expanding its audience. The company behind MeepCity and Royale High has been racing alongside Meta Platforms (META.O) to turn the metaverse into more than just a vague buzzword. Despite being unprofitable and considerably smaller than Facebook’s owner, it is putting up a solid fight. Meta is mulling ways to attract younger users, including maybe opening the game up to minors older than 13. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

☆ Sarcasm, the silent treatment, and gossiping are all passive-aggressive work behaviors. Here's how to keep them out of your office culture.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Marc Havercroft | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Workplace passive aggression can appear as sarcasm, the silent treatment, or spreading gossip. However, the sudden shift from in-person interactions to online communication has led to numerous issues, including an increase in passive aggression. "Quiet Quitting" has been gaining popularity and can be linked to the rise of passive aggression in the workplace. Identify the causeWorkplace passive aggression can manifest itself through a number of different behaviors, such as sarcasm, giving someone the silent treatment, or spreading gossip. Educating your workplace on how to improve their communication, time management, and problem-solving skills is the key to preventing passive-aggressive behaviors before they happen.

☆ Hasbro delays new Dungeons & Dragons licensing rules following fan backlash
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

CNBC obtained copies of Hasbro's reformed licensing agreements — open game license 1.1 and an FAQ section for OGL 2.0. Leaders in the Dungeons & Dragons community greeted the news of the delay with cautious optimism. The attempt to create a new game license comes as Wizards of the Coast looks capitalize on a surge in popularity of Dungeons & Dragons. Chaotic neutralThe reworking of Hasbro's open game license is not an unexpected move for the business, MKM's Handler said. There were growing concerns that the community would fracture if publishers were forced to move away from the Dungeons & Dragons game mechanics to develop their own gaming systems.

☆ Dream11: This Indian company will make employees pay a hefty fine if they bother colleagues on vacation
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Diksha Madhok | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New Delhi CNN —Getting urgent work emails from colleagues even during vacation? This is a common occurrence for many white-collar workers, especially in India where employees feel overworked and underpaid compared to their global peers, according to several studies over the years. Dream11, a fantasy gaming platform, will fine its employees 100,000 rupees ($1,200) if they contact colleagues with “work-related calls or messages” during their time off. Under the policy, called Unplug, employees log off from all office work for seven days in a year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), working long hours is killing hundreds of thousands of people a year through stroke and heart disease.

☆ Employees at an Indian sports tech startup face a $1,200 fine if they contact staff who are on vacation
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

India's Dream Sports requires its employees to take a week off and "unplug" every year. Any employee who contacts vacationing staff faces a $1,200 fine. Like other companies with vacation benefits, Dream Sports wants staff to take time off work — even amid a labor shortage. And if anyone contacts staff during their time off, they would be fined about $1,200, said Harsh Jain, Dream Sports co-founder and CEO. In the same month, Goldman Sachs implemented a scheme that allows senior bankers to take an unlimited number of vacation days.

☆ An Indian tech unicorn's founders share 3 tips for success — including a 'hit by a bus' plan
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-27 | by ( Goh Chiew Tong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Harsh Jain says it's an "open secret" that he doesn't use his own fantasy sports app — for fantasy football, at least. After introducing it to his childhood friend Bhavit Sheth, they set out to look for a fantasy cricket platform in India. Are you building scale and systems in a way ... not dependent on [a single person] and … having one person make a decision? Harsh Jain Co-founder and CEO, Dream SportsAccording to Jain, it's the "first mover's advantage" that brought their company Dream Sports — the parent company of Dream11 — to great heights. Harsh Jain CEO and co-founder, Dream Sports

☆ How to Clean and Care for Your Coffee Maker, According to Experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

Whether you use a drip coffee maker or a pod machine, here’s the best advice from pros to keep your appliance buildup-free and running smoothly. Urnex Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine Cleaner Cleancaf Powder $23 at AmazonAffresh Coffee Maker Cleaner Tablets $9 at AmazonGiuliano likes commercial descalers as an alternative option, for their simplicity. We tried a few popular ones, and Urnex Coffee Machine Cleaning Powder came out on top. Affresh Coffee Maker Cleaning Tablets work similarly, though the tabs take a few extra minutes to fully dissolve. (Again, you can get away with descaling less often—every two or three months—if you make coffee using low-mineral water.)

☆ I became an Amazon product manager with no tech experience. Here's how my years as a fitness trainer helped me land the gig.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Ridge Carpenter is a physical trainer and product manager for Halo, Amazon's fitness tracker. When he applied for the position, the only detail he knew was that the job related to fitness. Now he gets to incorporate physical training into his new role and work on cool features every day. Eventually, a colleague and mentor referred me for a job as a fitness consultant at Amazon — which led me to my job today as a product manager at Amazon Halo. Now, as a product manager, I make sure the product team knows what to build based on our overall mission and strategy.

☆ A 41-year-old Missouri man built an off-grid cabin in the mountains that brings in $4,000 a month on Airbnb. Take a look at how he did it.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Michael Loftis built a solar-powered, off-grid cabin on the Missouri farm he grew up on. The property brings in about $4,000 each month, attracting visitors who want to unplug from daily life. Top editors give you the stories you want — delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Loading Something is loading. Loftis said he wants his guests to be able to "disconnect" while they're staying at his Airbnb and enjoy the nature surrounding them.

To fix a Nintendo Switch that won't turn on, try giving the battery a nice long charge. There are a few reasons why your Nintendo Switch might not turn on, and most of them aren't serious. Here's how to quickly troubleshoot a Nintendo Switch that won't start in five ways. How to fix a Nintendo Switch that won't turn onIf you follow the steps below, there's a high chance you can get your Switch to turn on again. If it still won't turn on, you may have a deeper issue.

If you've been hoping to get a new, highly efficient vacuum this year, you'll want to jump on the Dyson V10 Absolute Cordless Vacuum, which is $200 off. We love Dyson vacuums; they occupy several top spots in our guide to the best vacuums, our cordless vacuum buying guide, and the best vacuums for pet hair. While we haven't tested the Dyson V10 Absolute specifically, it has a similar design and specs to other Dyson stick vacuums we've tried. Great Price Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Cordless Stick Vacuum Equipped with a sensor to detect whether you’re vacuuming a carpet or hard floor, the Cyclone V10 Absolute is the perfect vacuum cleaner for any room in the house. Typically priced at closer to $500 or $550, this vacuum’s current Black Friday deal is the best we've seen in years.

If you're in the market for a new vacuum this year, here's a deal you can jump on right away: $200 off the Dyson V10 Absolute Cordless Vacuum. We love Dyson vacuums; they occupy several top spots in our guide to the best vacuums, our cordless vacuum buying guide, and the best vacuums for pet hair. While we haven't tested the Dyson V10 Absolute specifically, it has similar specs and design to other Dyson stick vacuums we've tried. Great Price Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Cordless Stick Vacuum Equipped with a sensor to detect whether you’re vacuuming a carpet or hard floor, the Cyclone V10 Absolute is the perfect vacuum cleaner for any room in the house. Dyson vacuums are powerful, easy to use, and thoughtfully designed to be adaptable to any cleaning situation you can think of.

You can fix an overheating iPhone by restarting it, closing apps, or removing the charging cable. If it's hot outside and you leave your iPhone in direct sunlight or in the car, chances are it will get hot. Get your iPhone repairedSending your iPhone in for repairs should be the last resort after trying all of the steps above, and your iPhone is still overheating. How to cool down iPhoneThere are a few more ways to cool down your iPhone when it has already started overheating. Keep your iPhone in cool placesIt goes without saying that leaving your iPhone in direct sunlight is a big no-no.

☆ The top most relaxed places to live in the US and why South Dakota leads the pack
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

South Dakota ranked above Hawaii and Illinois for most relaxed, analysts from Diamond Rehab Thailand say. South Dakota claimed the number one spot, beating out the likes of Hawaii and Alaska. A March report from WalletHub ranked the state 48th in its list of most-to-least stressed states based on work, money, family, and health-related stress. According to the survey, people in South Dakota rank second only to Minnesota in the average number of hours they sleep each night. However, the state ranked in the top five for the average hours worked per week.

She mostly uses one room in her old house, which saves on heating. But many people in villages like Vasilati and non-affluent city neighbourhoods have little room to cut back. Eurostat data showed Romanians had the lowest power consumption per capita in the EU at less than half the average in 2020. Other villagers whose power consumption was driven higher by pumps and boilers said their bill doubled to roughly 3,000 lei ($597.73). Ichim's power consumption is low enough to fit into a government scheme that caps power and gas bills for households and other users up to certain monthly consumption levels.

☆ 54% of workers can’t fully disconnect during PTO—3 tips for avoiding a ‘workcation’
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

According to a recent report from Glassdoor, 54% of workers in the U.S. say they're unable to stop working while on vacation or don't believe they can fully unplug while on PTO. This is even more evident in older professionals, with 65% of workers aged 45 and older saying they're unable to detach from work during their vacations. CNBC Make It spoke with Edser to find his tips and tricks for avoiding workcations. I run two to three times with friends as it is nice to chat and switch off and I exercise on the whole around five times a week," Edser says. "This means that I can log out of my phone app and I don't get phone calls," he says.

To fix a Windows PC that won't turn on, first try ruling out a faulty power supply or outlet. Your first reaction when discovering your PC won't start is probably to panic, but the issue often isn't catastrophic. There are a lot of reasons why your computer won't turn on, and a lot of definitions of "won't turn on," ranging from "nothing is happening at all" to "Windows won't start properly." Why is my Windows PC not turning on? How to troubleshoot your Windows PC when it won't turn onBelow are the 10 most common solutions for getting your computer up and running with that spectrum of problems in mind.

☆ Why this Microsoft president doesn't include her phone number in her out-of-office
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-01 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A few weeks before her departure, she sends around a note to remind everyone of her out-of-office dates. Then once she's logged off, she's unavailable — as in, "doesn't include a phone number if you need her" unavailable. Here, Cupp, 51, shares why she no longer includes her phone number in her out-of-office message, and why that can be a good thing for her team. Why she doesn't give out her phone number in case of emergency: I always set up an out-of-office message, which says I'm not available via email or phone. So if it's going to be 6 o'clock on a Wednesday, and that's the time you're going to check in for that week, do it.

Aspiring titans filed more than 5 million business applications in 2021, according to data from the US Census Bureau. Starting a business in a pandemic or in uncertain economic times demands flexibility, agility, and originality. In July 2020, she launched Cafe Cà Phê in Kansas City, Missouri, and made six figures in sales in 2021, Insider verified with documentation. The couple booked nearly $4 million in revenue in 2021, Insider verified with documentation. "Identifying what activities you're doing day to day that raise your energy and recharge you, and what drains you."

Your iPhone may keep disconnecting from Wi-Fi due to issues with either the router or phone. Why your iPhone keeps disconnecting from Wi-FiThere are many reasons why your iPhone may be disconnecting from the Wi-Fi, but it typically boils down to problems with the phone or the router. Best Wi-Fi routers Google, Linksys, Netgear, TP-Link; Isabel Fernández/Insider If you're looking to upgrade your internet setup, try one of the best Wi-Fi routers we tested and recommend. Best Wi-Fi router overall: TP-Link Archer AX73 - See on AmazonTP-Link Archer AX73 - See on Amazon Best Wi-Fi 6E mesh router: Linksys Atlas Max 6E - See on AmazonLinksys Atlas Max 6E - See on Amazon Best budget mesh Wi-Fi router: Google Nest Wi-Fi - See on Amazon4. Turn off VPNIf you're connecting to the Wi-Fi network through a VPN, it could be the reason your iPhone keeps disconnecting.

Check if other devices can connect to the internetCheck if the internet is working on your other devices. Taylor Lyles/InsiderIf Xbox Live seems to be up and running the first thing to do is check if your Wi-Fi network is the cause of your issues. Check other devices in your household to see if they are connected to the internet. Make sure that whatever device you are checking is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Xbox One. Alternatively, you can unplug your ethernet cable from the router and wait a few seconds, and then plug it back in.

☆ We're Opendoor execs who took paternity leave. It didn't just improve our personal lives — it made us better leaders.
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-04 | by ( Ian Wong | Mark Kinsella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

They say taking paternity leave when their respective kids were born was one of the best decisions. However, there are numerous benefits to taking paternity leave. While taking paternity leave seems like an individual action, it has significant meaning. We've seen employees, regardless of their seniority, take paternity leave without reservations and with the full support of their teammates. For both of us, the benefits of taking paternity leave were immeasurable.

☆ I treat people with sports-betting and gambling addictions. Here's how I help them recognize the problem and what treatment is like.
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-25 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Many of my sports-gambling clients are reluctant to see me, but gambling therapy may be conditional on living with their parents or partner or accessing family money. Helping people with a sports-gambling addiction is tough because, as with all gambling addictions, there's a history of winning. Recognizing a gambling addiction can be difficultGambling is often described as the "invisible addiction." To help gamblers recognize the extent of their disorder, I start with a spreadsheet exerciseI ask them to total time and money spent gambling over three to six months. The network is a single national access point to local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem.

☆ Suni Lee failed to win gold on the uneven bars and blamed it on spending too much time on social media
▼ + stars: | 2021-08-03 | by ( Meredith Cash | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But for Suni Lee — the surprise individual all-around champion of the Tokyo Olympics — anything less than gold on the uneven bars was disappointing. Her words, not ours:"Bars is something I really cherish," Lee said after Sunday's final, per the Associated Press. Advertisement"This medal probably means more to me than the all-around gold medal did, just because bars is my thing," she added, per People. Lee won gold for Team USA in the all-around. Jamie Squire/Getty Images"I'm probably going to delete Twitter," Lee added.

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☆ How a biohazard car gets dismantled and deep cleaned
▼ + stars: | 2021-02-11 | by ( Aj Caldwell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AMMO NYC is a car detailing service that manufactures car cleaning products. Larry Kosilla: Today we're going to go over the step-by-step process for cleaning a bio mold car. So, on the door panels, they're a little bit interesting because there are electrical components in it versus something like a floor mat. So you see us using toothbrushes and a little bit of compressed air. Learning a bunch of stuff about how to actually clean a car like this, it no longer is, quote, a "bio mold car."

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