Planning to buy a designer carpet for your living room or bedroom? And, are you confused among so many types and varieties? Relax! It's not a rocket science, there are certain things to be kept in mind while choosing a good deal. The position of the carpet, intensity of traffic/footfall and budget are some important factors to consider while choosing a designer carpet or a luxury carpet. In a living space, it must be low-pile tuft for withstanding higher traffic, whereas, for the bedroom, you can afford some luxurious carpet where soft pile can endure slippers. Durability: Check this aspect primarily when you're purchasing. Check the thickness, durability, material quality as well as the weight of the pile. Press the thumb tightly into it, if it springs back and recovers promptly, it's resilient and dense. Types: There are two kinds of carpets- woven and tufted. The former ones are manufactured by conventional loomed techniques and are labor-intensive to give it a premium finish. Naturally, it is quite expensive. Whereas, the tufted one is widely popular and is manufactured easily by needle-punching the pile into the base texture. This sort of carpet is found in looped, cut or in both forms. Density: If you're buying a carpet for a high trafficking area like the hall, drawing room or stairs, the carpet has to be dense. The density is understood by the intensity of the knitting of each fiber against another. Check the back of the carpet to observe the space in between the tufts and if you see large gaps, it means the carpet will lose the resilience more quickly. Weight: Weight is an important aspect which helps you determine whether the carpet will meet your demands. Watch the weight of the fabric. It's mandatory to mention the weight at the back of the carpet. Those ones with elongated loops as well as strands weigh less in spite of looking heavy. Colour: Dark colors are good for living space where people come and sit, kids play and the rug goes through high usage. For the bedroom, light hues look best. Maximum retailers let the customer borrow a few specimens prior to buying a particular one. They even provide the estimation and measurement services for clients. Notice the specimen in darker as well as lighter shades of the room (including floor, wall color and texture) for getting a proper idea in natural lighting. Check how fast it gets back to its shape after pressing with thumbs. Budget And Measurement: Fix a budget for your carpet, and check whether the wool carpets or the modern ones fit within the budget. Calculate the width and length of your living or bedroom which must cover the under-stair space, bay windows as well as door recess areas.

An essential guide to travel accessories for men Who said that travel packing for men is easy? All male travelers out there would agree and understand the struggles men face when it comes to organizing their luggage for a trip. Although most people believe that women are heavy packers, the truth is that if men pack without planning they too can classify as heavy packers. So, how can men ensure that they remain light packers and have an organized suitcase on every trip they plan? It is simple. They need to indulge in new-age, smart travel accessories that will help them make their whole travel experience smooth. Read this article to know more about some of the best travel accessories men can invest in along with their suitcases. • Scottevest QUEST Vest For those who are done with carrying bags and are up for something new, you should check out the Scottevest QUEST Vest. Think again before assuming this to be your regular vest; it is far from it. With around 42 built-in compartments or pockets, this jacket can store as much as any regular small-size travel bag would. It is comfortable to wear, can be layered on top of other garments, and is designed to be water and stain proof. If you want more, then you can always team it up with the same brand’s hidden cargo pants that are, again, water resistant and come with eight pockets. • Seyvr Power Saver Wallet The Seyvr Power Saver wallet is one of the most useful travel accessories you can own. This sleek wallet might look like your regular wallet, but it isn’t. This premium leather wallet has a built-in 1400mAh battery with an in-built cable that will help you charge your phone when you are traveling. The best thing about this travel accessory is that it is compact and easy to carry around. • Solar-Powered Anti-Theft Backpack This weather-resistant bag is a must for all the travel freaks out there who cannot be bothered to worry about the safety of their luggage. One of the best features of this bag is its solar bank which can charge your phone almost 12 times if you fully charge it. To charge the solar bank, you must do nothing but simply walk with the bag on your shoulder under broad daylight. This backpack comes with an integrated lock where you can lock the zippers of the backpack as well as lock the bag to something if you are sitting somewhere. There are four hidden compartments in this sleek bag, where you can hide all your valuables. It also comes with a built-in Bluetooth speaker that makes sure that you are never short of entertainment. • AmazonBasics RFID Travel Organizer As the name suggests, this product is a blessing for those who find it difficult to pack in an organized way. This easy-to-carry travel organizer is best if you want a bag to keep your cards, bills, passports, and all your essential travel documents. What makes this travel bag stand out among other similar travel bags is its RFID blocking material, which ensures that whatever documents and private cards you keep inside the purse is protected from the unnecessary scanning you go through while traveling. • Tech Dopp Kit 2 This is a stylish leather travel organizer that will put your regular travel accessories to shame. The organizer comes with a zipper and is said to have designed keeping in mind the 20th-century traditional Dopp kit. When you open the organizer, you will find leather straps where you can hook your USB cords, earplugs, and other wires. These straps can even hold your passport and other cards. At the bottom right, there is a zip compartment where you can keep smaller items and your valuables. With Tech Dopp Kit 2, you can never be unorganized. So, which of the above travel accessories caught your eye?

Many people have come across this confusion of opting for a Crock-pot style cooker or a plain slow cooker. Both, the Crock-Pots and slow cookers use steam to cook food over a long period and both produce the same delicious results. In fact, they are even used to cook the same style of meals. Be it vegetables or be it meat of any kind. Then what sets them apart? Well the answer is simple, it is the material and the appearance of the cookers that sets them apart. Crock-Pot A Crock-Pot is a type of slow cooker. Introduced in the early 1970's, it was originally marketed as a bean cooker. Over a period of time, it evolved into the model we are all familiar with today. Crock-Pot cookers have a ceramic or porcelain pot that is set inside a heating unit. They are heated from the bottom as well as around the sides of the pot. You can choose from round to oval designs and they come in various sizes. Another aspect that sets them apart from the conventional slow cookers is that, Crock-Pots is the heat settings. They have just two heat settings -LOW wattage, which cooks food at roughly 70 degree Celsius and HIGH wattage which cooks food at 90 degree Celsius. Crock-Pot cookers cook continuously. Some models also have a timer to allow cooking for a specific amount of time. Slow cookers Slow cookers are cooking appliances used to simmer food at a lower temperature than other cooking methods, such as baking, boiling, and frying. Slow cookers allow unattended cooking for long hours. They can be used to make a variety of dishes including ones that are made out of cocoa and bread. Not all slow cookers are Crock-Pots. Slow cookers have some distinct characteristics that you may not find in Crock-pots. Slow cooker refers simply to the appliance. Some of them have a metallic body that sits on a heating unit. Since the pot is heated from bottom, the heat is concentrated at the bottom rather than on the walls of the pot. Food may cook slower as compared to when cooked in a Crock-Pot and it may have greater chance of scorching on the bottom because of the nature of the material. Thus, the food must be stirred more often in slow cooker. This requires the lid to be opened more frequently which releases more heat and extends the cooking time. slow cookers usually have heat settings that are more than just low, high, and warm. Most slow cookers have a range of five heat settings. Slow cookers, since bottom heated, work in cycles, are powered on and off during cooking. Some models also have a timer to allow cooking for a specific amount of time.

After much anticipation, Samsung finally unveiled its latest flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S20. At their first Unpacked event of the year held in San Francisco on 11th February 2020, the company brought together industry experts, analysts, and reporters to announce and exhibit all their latest products, from foldable smartphones to brand new Galaxy Buds. However, the highlight of the hour-long live-streamed event was the Galaxy S20. Coincidently, the entire event was shot with and streamed from S20 phones! Curious about what’s new in the Galaxy S20? Here’s a lowdown of the specs of the latest offering by Samsung: 

• Camera: Leapfrogging through the naming scheme, Samsung skipped a few numbers and unveiled the S20 right after the S10. It seems like the company advanced the camera capabilities as well. The new S20 has a huge image sensor and a 64MP optical telephoto camera along with a 12MP main and 12MP ultra-wide camera that renders rich images with stunning clarity. Additionally, the phone comes with Space Zoom technology that combines Super Resolution Zoom and Hybrid Optic Zoom for 30X zooming capability. What’s more? The camera has pro-grade filming capability that allows excellent 8K video shooting, even in the bumpiest of situations with its anti-rolling stabilization, AI motion analysis, and Super Steady features.
• Display and memory: With a 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, the Galaxy S20 is quite sleek. At 3200 X 1440 resolution, the phone has an Infinity-O near bezel-less full-frontal screen, which is HDR10+ certified.
• Gaming: Powered by Android 10 and 5G connectivity, the S20 takes mobile gaming to another level. Its 120Hz display promises a superbly smooth gaming experience. Moreover, the combination of a 12GB RAM fast processor and a game booster along with audio tuning by AKG offers the most optimal setting for peak gaming performance. With Samsung's partner Microsoft launching its famous Forza Street on Galaxy Store, this will be the first time that the game will come to mobile.
• Entertainment: The best part about the S20 is its pro-grade camera, which has got Samsung and Netflix to collaborate and put out some bonus content for popular Netflix Originals. Also, S20 users can get access to Netflix content with improved Galaxy integration through Samsung Daily, Finder, and Bixby.
• Availability and pricing: The S20 is available in a range of colors including Cloud Pink, Cosmic Gray, and Cloud Blue. The phone will be available for sale from March 6th, 2020. The expected price of the S20 is around $999.

Loaded with the most powerful next-generation features, the Samsung Galaxy S20 stole the show at the Samsung Unpacked event. Along with the S20, the company also unveiled S20+, S20 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Buds+, and the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition.

When you have small living room space, you need to choose your living room furniture wisely. Arranging furniture for compact living spaces can be very challenging. If you do not plan it cleverly, you will end up cluttering your living room. The more wisely you think and plan, the more comfortable your living space will be.

• Visualization of furniture Pick your living room furniture that is light in color as well as weight so that it can be moved easily. These pieces of furniture have light visuals than the pieces that are dark and boxy. Do not try to put many things in one space. Rather choose pieces that fit in your space.
• Arranging Furniture Pick a focal point in the room. It can be a television, a painting or a fireplace. Start arranging your living room furniture facing that focal point. Put the biggest piece of furniture, a sofa for instance, in front of the focal point and then start arranging other pieces around it.
• Placing the table Make sure you place your furniture at the end of all arrangements, irrespective of whether it is a coffee table or a side table. Each piece should be placed in such a way that it does not block the traffic.
• Balance You need to maintain balance on what you are putting in your small living room. For instance, if you have selected one large piece of a sofa, then you need to balance the look by picking other living room furniture, which is not so big. Remember, one piece of furniture should not overwhelm the other.
• Lighting Have your small living room look big by making it brighter through appropriate lights and colors. A dark and gloomy look will make your living space appear smaller.

Follow these tips to convert your small living space into a beautifully adorned and comfortable place to relax in.

Almost the entire world is aware of the Apple Inc.'s tendency to come up with path-breaking technology that has everyone dying to get their hands on. The iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, etc. have raised the bar of technology so high that they got other companies in a predicament. If the iPhone was the touchstone with which the other phone companies measured their product's success, then the Apple Watches were designed to give the watch companies and the phone companies a run for their money. The fact that you can actually "wear" technology was hailed as getting a step closer to that world of technology which was only thought of and not acted on. Let's do some digging in the past and unearth the history of the Apple Watches that has caught the fancy of almost the entire world's population. The Apple Inc. brought on board Kevin Lynch, the mastermind behind making the Apple Watches a favorite of the makers and the targeted audience. The intention of creating Apple Watches was clearly outlined when Lynch said that he wished to create wearable technology for people which showed similar levels of engagement which their phones provided them with, but wanted to make it closer to human contact. That is how the concept of Apple Watches evolved. Apple Watches are wireless and connected to the iPhone which enables it to perform varied functions. The first wearable Apple Watch was an iPhone that was attached to a Velcro strap, a very nicely designed Velcro strap like Lynch put it. The main purpose of executing their idea of a range of smartwatches was to enhance people's experience of using an iPhone by using a watch. The Apple Watch functions by connecting to the phone via a Bluetooth and can access any Watch compatible apps on the phone. The rumors of Apple Inc. coming up with a smartwatch started doing rounds in the market from the year 2011 and finally was put to rest when Tim Cook, the then COO and now CEO of Apple Inc. unveiled the new product with a video describing the new features of the most-awaited Apple product: Apple Watches and termed it as the next chapter in Apple's story. The original range of Apple Watches was available in four variations Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch, Apple Watch Hermes, and Apple Watch Edition. The Apple watch 2, that was introduced in the year 2016, has 4 variants Apple Watch, Apple Watch Nike+, Apple Watch Hermes, and Apple Watch Edition, each incorporated with fitness tracking capabilities and integrated with the iOS! So, since you are familiar with the history of the Apple Watches, you now know what makes it so appealing.