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What to Keep in Mind When Upgrading Your Hardware

You need a new laptop – but which one? And what should you do with the old device? This article provides a compact guide to help you navigate a laptop upgrade in a smart, sustainable, and stress-free way – from purchase and setup to securely handing over your old computer. New or Refurbished? – A […]

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“Delete File” Sounds Simple – But It Isn’t

Many people believe that a file is completely gone as soon as it’s moved to the recycle bin and the bin is emptied. In reality, this usually only removes the reference to the file in the file system. The actual data remains on the storage medium – and will stay there until it is eventually […]

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Do Fewer Meetings – and Make the Ones You Attend Count

If you feel like your calendar is controlling you instead of the other way around, you’re not alone. Many professionals are caught in a loop of back-to-back meetings, often with little clarity, purpose, or outcome. The solution isn’t just better time management—it’s a shift in mindset: Do fewer meetings and make the ones you do […]

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How to Prepare for Unexpected Power Outages – Digital and Practical Preparedness

In an increasingly digital world where our devices, networks, and services rely almost entirely on continuous power supply, it’s often hard to imagine that things could suddenly change. Yet time and again, we hear about unexpected power outages—most recently widespread ones in Southern Europe—that plunge entire regions into darkness and chaos. Such events not only […]

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How to Use the ePA Properly – Your Health Data, Your Decision

If you live in Germany, you’ve probably already heard: the electronic patient record (in German, elektronische Patientenakte or ePA) is coming – and it’s for all individuals with statutory health insurance. The system is being introduced using an opt-out process. This means: you will automatically receive an ePA – unless you actively object. What exactly […]