When you use your computer, you create, delete, copy or move around the files you work with (or your computer does these things automatically in the background). As these files are used, they sometimes get chopped into chunks and stored in multiple places on your hard drive. Defragmenting your hard drive puts all these chunks in order, which improves disk speed, meaning that the hard drive doesn’t have to work as hard which can make it have less errors and last longer. Read More
Have you ever wondered what makes a good CV? On average, employers take less than a minute to read a CV and cover letter, so making sure that yours works for you can be the difference between getting an interview or being turned away at the first stage.
>Directgov has some great resources to help you build a CV and cover letter, with podcasts that give advice about the pitfalls to avoid and how to improve your chances of landing your dream job. Read More
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) leads a global network of cancer charities dedicated to cancer prevention and control through lifestyle. WCRF UK’s education team has provided the following post to help citizens have a better understanding of how to access credible information on cancer prevention, and signposts some useful online resources.
WCRF UK’s recommendations for cancer prevention
1. Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. WCRF UK recommends that adults aim to be at the lower end of the healthy body mass index (BMI) range.
http://www.wcrf-uk.org/preventing_cancer/weight/index.php
2. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day Read More
Jim Pollard is editor of the Men’s Health Forum’s health information website malehealth.co.uk and author of The User’s Guide to the Male Body. He has provided the following video with tips for how men can lead healthier lives so that all citizens (particularly men) can learn some good health recommendations, and know where to find more health information online.
1. Sing to reduce stress
Did you know that when you sing your heart rate goes down and your levels of stress go down too? This is because you have to control your breathing in order to sing, it’s a really effective, simple stress reliving technique, so grab that microphone!
2. Know your GP
Find out the name of your local GP, and get down to your local GP surgery. Read More
Work it out
Alan Pollard is a former BCS President.
We all use computers these days both at home and at work. If asked, the chances are that we will say “Oh yes. I can use a computer.” But how many computer users have really more than the very basic knowledge about either computers in general or the one they use for their work.
Of course, we cannot all be experts on technology. Many people …