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4 of the Best Spreadsheet Apps for Android

A few years ago it would’ve been unimaginable that your phone could handle something as complex as spreadsheets – the formulae, the charts, the fiddly process of selecting tiny little cells to enter data into. But as phone screens have grown and developers have refined their designs to better suit Android phones, it’s become nearly standard practice these days. So to celebrate the organisational powers of your phone, we’ve gathered four of the best spreadsheets apps for Android. Related: 6 of the Best Office Apps for Android 1. Google Sheets Seeing as this one comes loaded on most Android phones and syncs up with Google… Read more

Save with Humble Book Bundle: Linux by Wiley

If the open-source world of computing interests you, you may want to look into becoming a developer. Perhaps you just need to find out a little more before you make a decision. That’s easy enough to do if you purchase the Humble Book Bundle – Linux by Wiley. Along with paying as little as you want for books about Linux Programming, Shell Scripting, Red Hat Enterprise, and many more, you can pay as little as $1 to only get the books you really need to begin your Linux education. When you purchase the instructional Linux books you want, the price you pay will include some… Read more

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REFYNE – EP1: The Essential EDC Titanium Bolt-Action Pen – Notable crowdfunding campaign

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Of late, there has been a surge in really cool-looking crowdfunded pen campaigns on Kickstarter.  Here’s another one: the REFYNE – EP1.  Its a minimalist bolt-action pen made from either stainless steel or titanium that looks like it would fit in with your EDC as well as become your favorite desk pen.  Let’s check it out.

What is it?

The REFYNE – EP1: The Essential EDC Titanium Bolt-Action Pen’s name nearly says it all!

Why do I like it?

In general prefer pens that are minimalist and sleek, and I’ve always thought that bolt-action deployment mechanisms look like they would be really fun to use, but I’ve not yet actually tried one.  The REFYNE – EP1 pen combines both of these features.  Made from either black PVD-coated stainless steel or polished titanium, it comes the Schmidt easyFLOW 9000 refill for smooth writing, but will accept any Parker-style refill.  The bolt-action mechanism slides up and down into a sort of “v channel” with a quick finger flick, and copper has been used for the internal sliding component to give a subtle bit of design flair.  Each pen includes a pocket clip that can be removed with a standard Torx T6 bit, so you can go even more minimalist if you prefer.

Where can I find more info?

REFYNE – EP1: The Essential EDC Titanium Bolt-Action Pen campaign ends on April 11, 2019 and they have already met their funding goal of $12,000. Pledge packages start at $39 for a black PVD-coated Stainless Steel pen and increase from there depending on the options selected.  After the end of the campaign period, rewards are expected to start shipping in June 2019. Visit the REFYNE – EP1.  It’s a Titanium Bolt-Action Pen campaign site for more information or to become a backer.

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SCP vs SFTP: Which One Should You Use for File Transfer

SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) and SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) are alternatives for FTP (File Transfer Protocol), which is useful for local, non-scheduled file transfers. All three can help accomplish moving files from one location to another over Ethernet. However, FTP sends data in plain text, while the other two use the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol for communication. What Is SCP and SFTP? SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) This is a non-interactive file transfer that uses the shell and a remote command only, to securely transmit files between two computers. This is a secure version of the previous RCP, and FTP uses the SSH protocol… Read more

RollibBot Rollifit Bluetooth smart scale review


REVIEW – I am always looking for any gadget/device that can offer me a way to maintain good overall health along with the ability to monitor my progress especially as I get older and as keeping in shape gets harder. The RolliBot Rollifit Bluetooth body composition smart scale could be a great addition to my health maintenance arsenal. Let’s take a look!

What is it?

The Rollifit scale is a body fat digital scale that according to the manufacturer, “uses bioelectrical impedance technology to provide a detailed analysis of weight, BMI, BMR, Body Fat Percentage, Water, Muscle Mass, Bone Mass, & Visceral Fat.” You are able to use the accompanying app to set, view and monitor all of the relevant statistics, changes, and goals as you work towards a healthier you.

What’s in the box


1 x Rollifit Bluetooth Body scale
3 x AAA Batteries
1 x User Guide
1 x Program Guide

Design and features

Features

  • Body fat scale and composition analyzer
    Rollifit is a digital body fat scale that uses bioelectrical impedance technology to provide a detailed analysis of weight, BMI, BMR, Body Fat Percentage, Water, Muscle Mass, Bone Mass, & Visceral Fat.
  • Premium Body Composition Analyzer
    The scale has 4 precision sensors that ensure quick and accurate body measurements. Made of ITO conductive electrode with ultra-transparent tempered glass that provides a metal-less surface with higher sensitivity.
  • Syncs with your favorite fitness apps
    100% compatible with Fitbit, Google Fit, & is Bluetooth ready.
  • One Scale and Unlimited Users
    Rollifit Bluetooth Smart Scale allows you, your friends and family to share this device together. Simply download Rollifit App in Apple Store or Google Play, it will sync data, monitor trends and even provide health tips, gradually and constantly help you on the journey to fitness. Let us scale up your success together!

The top of the scale is smooth and sleek with the logo at the bottom end, the emblem in the middle and the digital display at the top end. The scale is available in white or black.


Underneath, closer to the bottom end, there is a battery compartment that takes 3 AAA batteries.



Underneath, closer to the top end, there is a button that allows you to toggle the weight display between kilograms and pounds.

Performance

This scale is relatively light and once I installed the batteries, the digital display immediately responded. It has an auto shut-off, so once you step on the scale it turns on and it turns off quickly when you step off. It is sleek and attractive and is easy to keep clean by just wiping it with a damp cloth. I did find a discrepancy in weight when I compared it with an existing digital scale, so I am not 100% sure about accuracy as yet. Since my existing scale showed me as lighter, I am going with that result (LOL).


Here are the simple steps to get going:
1: Download the app from the iOS or Android app store.
2: Connect the Rollifit app via your phone’s Bluetooth.
3: Step on the scale.

It took me a few tries to get the Bluetooth to connect but once the scale showed up in the Bluetooth device list on my phone, it remained with no issue and it connects once I open the app and step on the scale.

APP

The app gives you all of the previously listed information and allows you to keep the history as well as to set and monitor your goals. The following is a small sample of screenshots from within the app.




What I Like

  • The build quality
  • The information offered via the app
  • The continuous goal monitoring capability

What can be improved

  • The Bluetooth pairing process which for me was a bit quirky.

Final thoughts

I have been on a health-conscious journey for a while. I managed to lose between 50 ~ 60 pounds and have kept the weight off for over 3 years. Regardless of maintaining a supportive diet and exercise routine, my weight and body fat still fluctuate back and forth. This scale seems durable and well built and should work as a great tool for maintaining my progress and attaining new goals. A complete analysis of the capabilities and effectiveness of this scale is a long-term process, so I will provide an update at a later date.

Price: $49.99
Where to buy: The RolliBot website and Amazon
Sample: The sample for this review was provided by RolliBot

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