Modern day operating systems bring a host of benefits to everyday life. From the generation where computers didn't exist and complex computations seemed far away in the future, modern operating systems became the leading technological innovation and closed the employment gap. Nowadays, anyone with a modern OS can do meaningful work on the computer and it has become an extension of every individual. If you've always wondered about what a modern OS meant to the world and you in general, keep reading. Here are the four amazing benefits of using a modern operating system. Improved work productivity: With word processing applications, automated payroll calculations, and the advent of Microsoft Excel, modern operating systems play a huge role in the finance and business sectors. Business is booming in corporate sectors, and in general, users can multitask with modern OS. The future of cloud computing, file sharing, and virtualization have become a reality. This is thanks to the innovative thinkers behind this original creation. Improved work productivity also entails the use of spreadsheets, and sending emails quickly. No longer do users need to face the experience of server lag and can send emails instantly at the click of a button. Enhanced creativity: You can change the way your desktop looks these days. You get tons of skins, customizable colors, and in general, a creative palette to stimulate your imagination. Modern day operating systems also make it easier for artists, singers, songwriters, engineers, and other professionals to make a living. Since PCs now come equipped with relevant open source software and development tools for programmers and artists alike. You can build games in an OS, code like a pro, and even make cool design projects whenever you want. Additionally, you can change the theme of your desktop, orientation, customize the entire desktop view with apps. You can add cool features like RocketDock and time management systems. Increased security: Modern day operating systems include features such as data encryption, data hardening, kernel patch protection, Windows Bitdefender, antivirus protection, and security management tools. This helps to ensure a safer user experience. You can shop online through HTTPS websites and SSL-encrypted portals to make sure your credit card info is safe. The increased security also helps in preventing file leaks to third parties. These days it is much more difficult for hackers to obtain info. Quicker boot times: Probably the biggest advantage of a modern day OS is lesser boot times compared to previous versions of OS. This can speed up work productivity and the modern day OS even features faster response times making processing tasks much quicker. This helps reduce help desk costs accounting for 40% lesser downtime than older operating systems. This also equates to quicker response times which lessens system crashes and lets you save work a lot more easily.

Above ground pool liners have changed with due course of time. A couple of decades ago there was only one type of pool liner and they came only in one type of color other than solid blue. Today there are a variety of above ground pool liners. They come in different colors and patterns. Here is a brief description of some types of above ground pool liners. Overlap liners Overlap liners are set in the pool when any excess liner hangs over the wall. This makes the liner visible from outside the pool. Setting an overlap liner that has patterns printed on requires a little effort as the pattern should be uniform at the waterline. Advantages of overlap liners One of the major advantages of overlap liners is that they are slightly less expensive than their counterparts. An above the ground pool liner has a deeper center and requires more surface area to be covered by the liner. J hook liners J hook liners have thick piece of vinyl at the top that is U shaped. It is designed in such a way that it hooks at the top of the wall so the rest of the liner hangs down. This arrangement covers the inside of the pool. Unibead liners Unibead is short for universal bead pool liners. It has the same thick vinyl that is U shaped at the top of the liner. The unibead is designed for both Unibead and the J hook type. When using a unibead liner as beaded liner, you are required to make a small cut and tear off the U-shaped vinyl all the to the top of the liner. Beaded liners Beaded liners are called so because these liners have a thick bead of vinyl at the top of the liner. The arrangement fits into a track and the liner then hangs down into the pool. Thee bead tracks are usually available in four-foot pieces and they can vary easily attach to the top of the pool's wall. Once the tracks are on the wall, the beads can be fed to the liner along a channel. Expandable liners Expandable liners are not expandable than any other type of liner. As they are made with the exact same vinyl material as the other liners. The only difference is that regular overlap liners are made of 60 of vinyl and expandable liners are made out of 72 of vinyl material.

Ever feel like a stranger in your own country because you don’t know the most popular medium of communication? Do you feel that not knowing English is keeping you from reaching your goals? Well, you need not worry about this too much. You can always choose to take English classes online and with sufficient effort and determination, you can master the language. Following are some benefits of taking online English classes.

• Learning at your convenience In this fast-paced world, all of us struggle to take time out for ourselves. Therefore, we let all non-mandatory things pass by. At the same time, we make promises to ourselves about picking up new endeavors soon. However, because of our clashing priorities, we rarely start on these endeavors. We face this problem with our hobbies and interests like fitness and travel, as well as with self-improving habits such as learning a new language. You can take up online English classes at your convenience and build your schedule around it. You can pick a program that fits your routine and learn English from the comfort of your home
• Meet people from different walks of life You may feel that you are alone in this endeavor which would make you feel discouraged and disheartened. However, with online classes, you can find different people who are on the same path as you. Thus, you will have company during this course, and this will help you reach your goal faster. You can learn a new language with like-minded people from different cultures and countries.
• Get great deals When you opt for a class at a reputed institution, you not only have to abide by their schedule but also pay a fixed price. Since offline English classes are not very popular, you do not have too many options either. However, with online English classes, you can find the best deals before picking one that fits your budget.
• Self-paced learning Another great benefit of taking online English classes is that you do not have to rush to keep up with the curriculum. You won't feel bogged down by peers who overtake you. Instead, you can pick a pace which fits you the best. This step will ensure that you understand everything perfectly and all your concepts are clear. You won't face any peer pressure, and you can revise each lesson as many times as you want.

All of these benefits of opting for online English classes are sure to encourage you to get started on your personal as well as professional career path.

Involuntary, rhythmic movement or shaking is referred to as a tremor. A neurological disorder, essential tremors can occur anywhere in the human body, but most often affects the hands, arms, and fingers especially. Occasionally, even the tongue, neck, face, head, leg and trunk of the body are afflicted. Appearing initially in hand movements before spreading to the other parts, essential tremors are similar to Parkinson’s disease, but the two conditions are not the same. Essential tremors, however, can increase the chances of acquiring Parkinson’s. Research shows a connection between essential tremors and migraines too. Although the specific reason why essential tremors occur remains unknown, genetic mutation and exposure to toxins from consumption of meat and alcohol in excessive quantities seemingly are some of the major causes. There are not many signs that show up for essential tremors. But this condition can at first be recognized by the shaking of the hands while a person is eating, drinking or writing, or when the hands are extended during exercise or while doing chores. Essential tremors' signs can also clearly be noticed when the affected person tries to work minutely with their hands as in the case of a tailor trying to thread a needle or a carpenter trying to mark a specific point with a nail. Essential tremors' signs become severe when the person makes an effort to use the muscles that are affected. Also, fatigue, low blood sugar, and mental or physical stress can most certainly increase the seriousness of this neural condition. The more severe the condition becomes, the more difficult will it be for the person affected by essential tremors. The person finds it difficult to perform daily tasks of combing their hair, feeding themselves, walking straight, and so on without help. Also, the balance and gait of the person are affected and this unsteadiness causes injuries or falls more frequently. Since this neurological condition is progressive in nature, affected individuals might require round the clock assistance and care. A movement disorder, essential tremors can affect anyone from a newborn to an old person. Although this condition cannot be cured, it certainly can be treated. Depending on the severity of the essential tremors' signs, a basic reduction in the consumption of alcohol and caffeine is suggested, along with advice to get proper sleep/rest. Medication, deep brain simulation and occupational therapy are some of the other treatment methods followed in controlling essential tremors.

When one suffers from multiple myeloma, this blood cancer forms in their healthy plasma cells. These white blood cells can produce antibodies that identify bacteria and fight them, helping prevent illness. In this disorder, the bone marrow produces too many cancerous plasma cells, which replace normal blood cells. In addition, an abnormal protein produced by these cancer cells can lead to complications. Here are early signs of multiple myeloma that one should know. Early signs of multiple myeloma While this condition may not cause symptoms in the early stages, it can lead to various severities. It is usually discovered during a routine blood test or, in some cases, a urine test. Some of the early signs of multiple myeloma include the following: Bone pain This condition can directly affect bone density and lead to pain in the back, ribs, and hip bones. Usually, people experience it as a dull, aching pain that gets worse with movement. Weak bone strength can also result in fractures of the spine and long bones like the arms and legs. It can also compress the spinal cord, causing numbness in the legs. Anemia Anemia interferes with blood cell production in the bone marrow, resulting in the body's lack of red blood cells. Such a problem occurs when plasma cells from myeloma suffocate or crowd out healthy red blood cells. Anemia could also be a side effect of myeloma treatment. Low red blood cell counts in the body cause fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. Repeated infections People with multiple myeloma are particularly vulnerable to infections because the condition disrupts the immune system. Low immunity can cause fever and infections, particularly in the upper respiratory tract and lungs. Such an issue makes fighting infections harder. Raised blood calcium levels Excess calcium released into the bloodstream from damaged bones can cause hypercalcemia. Its symptoms include intense thirst, stomach pain, frequent urination, constipation, and drowsiness. Unusual bleeding Cancerous cells in the bone marrow may prevent the production of platelets, i.e., blood-clotting cells. Those with multiple myeloma may develop bruises and bleed, including heavy menstrual cycles, nosebleeds, and bleeding gums. Thickened blood Excess proteins produced by myeloma cells may cause the blood to thicken more than usual. This disorder is known as hyperviscosity and can cause symptoms such as blurred vision, headaches, dizziness, and shortness of breath. One should report symptoms to a doctor to avoid complications and get prompt treatment.

Retirement plans may be going the way of the dinosaur but the younger generation of today should be aware of the fact that saving more for retirement is the wisest thing to do. Listed below are the simplest, no-nonsense and easy-to-understand retirement savings plans and accounts that one can choose: 403(b)/401(k) offered by employer: This is the best and easiest way for you to begin investing for retirement. Employee contributions go through payroll deduction, and employers match employee contributions. If you decide to quit your job, make sure that you roll over the account into the 401(k) plan of your new company or into your own IRA. A 403(b) is an option for employees of non-profits, teachers, etc. Solo 401(k): For sole proprietors, the best thing to do is to set up an individual 401(k) account and make contributions as both the employer and employee up to $54,000($60,000 for individuals above the age of 60 years). SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA: This SEP IRA is usually used and employed by proprietors and owners of small-sized businesses or those who are self-employed such as freelancers. Employers can contribute either $54,000 or an amount which is up to 25% percent of their income, in 2017, whichever amount is lesser. SEP IRAs are easier to set up as compared to a solo 401(k) account. One should remember that if one has employees, then the employer must make employee contributions for those who meet specific requirements. Simple IRA: A Simple IRA retirement plan allows companies with less number of employees (lesser than 100) to arrange for IRAs which involve lesser headache and paperwork. In a Simple IRA, an employer should either make unmatched contributions or match employee contributions, with the limits being up to $12,500 in 2017, with an additional $3,000 allowed for people above the age of 50. IRA: IRAs are the big kahuna of retirement investment plans. You could contribute up to $5,500 a year to an IRA, which grows tax-free ($6,500 if you're over the age of 50). You could set up an IRA at a brokerage firm or a bank to hold a motley of investments such as cash, bonds, MFs and stocks which are earmarked as retirement savings. If you're not covered by a retirement plan at work such as a 401(k), you get the advantage of a full deduction from your income, no matter how much it is (exceptions are if you file jointly with a spouse who has a work retirement plan or if you are covered by a 401(k) and your earnings exceed $71,000).