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Day: July 17, 2013

Should I reveal my geo location when an app requests it?

These days, most apps requests access to my photos or to my current location. Of course, I can decide to grant or block that access, but I've always wondered why apps that are not related to maps or navigation need those specific details. After searching for an explanation, I found out that there are two categories of apps requesting your geographic information. Some will use your current location to serve you relevant and useful information...

10 Innovative Outdoor Furniture Designs

In these hot summer days, we often have those moments when our only desire is to spend outdoor time, on the front terrace of the house, near the pool or on the green area behind the house. For a more enjoyable experience, we can choose to use any of these 10 innovative outdoor furniture designs to create a pleasant arrangement for the outdoor resting area. Depending on the decorating style that we choose, we will get a relaxing space, a place to...