If you are someone who is tired of cumbersome task of washing dishes, then you should opt for a dishwasher. As dishwashers are water efficient, they use less water compared to ones washed by hand. This method of washing may be easy and convenient for people who live alone or where there are fewer people in a household. But if you have kids, then you know how packed up your life is and how many tasks you have to complete before going to bed. Dishwashers are perfect for people who don’t have a lot of time to do the dishes. It just eases the difficult task of standing and washing all the dishes in the kitchen. If you are still confused about buying a dishwasher; check some guides on using a one and you will find the easiest ways to use and maintain dishwashers. So, if you are planning to buy a dishwasher this year, then here are the four best-rated dishwashers of 2017. KitchenAid 44-Decibel Built-In Dishwasher KitchenAid’s new dishwasher is everything that you will need in a dishwasher. The best part of this dishwasher is that it has a window with a lighted interior. It allows you to inspect whether the dishes are fully clean. It also has the feature of ProScrub that targets the stubborn mess. The 44-Decibel has an advanced pro-dry feature that delivers the best drying performance. They have made this dishwasher more advanced and highly functional. Hence, it is hardly a wonder that the KitchenAid 44-Decibel Built-In Dishwasher comes under the ‘4 best-rated dishwashers of the year’ lists. Bosch SHE65T55UC 500 Series The Bosch SHE65T55UC 500 Series makes the quietest dishwashers and has more than five different programs and other options. It has a load size sensor that automates the temperature of every wash. It also has a third rack for additional loading capacity and an Aquastop feature which protects the dishwasher from leakage 24/7. The design of the dishwasher is full stainless steel with LED time display. With its stylish body, LED display, and fewer noise features, this company is known to make the best dishwashers. LG QuadWash 44-Decibel The LG QuadWash operates the SmartThinQ technology so you can use your dishwasher conveniently with your smartphone. It has nine cycles technology including the dual control cycle. This feature allows you to adjust spray intensities. It offers maximum cleaning with its QuadWash system. The dishwasher is designed with NeverRust stainless steel tubs and accommodates more dishes. It also has ten years of warranty on the direct drive motor. Electrolux EI24ID50QS Built-In Dishwasher The new Electrolux Built-in dishwasher comes with the ProClean system which provides better cleaning. It has the SatelliteSpray feature which offers 4x more coverage without using more water. The built-in dishwasher has a feature that cleans thoroughly within 30 minutes. The Electrolux luxury-dry system gives outstanding drying results for every dish. It also has a 3rd removable rack and easy-lift adjustable racks for convenience. This dishwasher is a Luxury-Quiet dishwasher which cleans thoroughly with less sound. These were the four best-rated dishwashers of 2017. You can look for other dishwashers as well according to your budget. These high-tech dishwashers have good user reviews, but, if you are looking for something basic, then you might get one at affordable prices at any good home appliance store.

The perfect match of washers and dryers are the ideal thing to invest in any modern household. The coordinating design and style make them a great couple. Besides looking stunning, ensure that the washer and dryer sets are cheap, and should be highly functional. Also, they must be tough on stains while being tender on the clothes. The premium-class washer and dryer bundles are on the pricier side, and this can be attributed to the rising manufacturing costs, stainless drums, large capacities and added load of features. Some of the best options in the washer and dryer sets, cheap and durable, are here: Kenmore Elite 41682 Front-Loader with the Kenmore Elite 81582 Electric Dryer: This front-loader washer takes about 75 minutes when you run it on the normal wash and heavy-soil setting. You can save more time by opting for normal-soil setting and the Accela Wash option. It takes about quarter of an hour to complete trimming in an 8-pound load without affecting the cleaning in any way. It is armed with outstanding energy, water efficiency and uninterrupted vibration. The dryer gives an excellent performance and claims a capacity of 7.4 cubic feet. It is available in metallic and white color, and the standard width is 27 inches. Kenmore 41392 Front Loader with the Kenmore 81392 Electric Dryer: When you have the option of stacking the washer and dryer, it definitely saves space; but sometimes the dryer reaches such a height, which is inaccessible. This range of washer and dryer sets solves this issue with the Kenmore Flip Control. The control panel can be removed from the top to be placed on the bottom so that you can reach the controls without any hassles. The front-loading washer is effective in cleaning, removing stains and is gentle on clothes with an unmatched energy and water efficiency. The wash time is around one and a half hours for a normal wash on the Heavy-Soil setting; however there are other options which can save your time. LG Signature WM9500HKA Front-Loader with LG Signature DLEX9500K electric dryer: This new range of washer and dryer bundles from the house of LG offer a high-end laundry experience. This pair of stylish washer dryers has a gorgeous black finish, top class features, Wi-Fi enabled and can be operated with a remote. Besides, the washer and dryer sets have proven excellent effectiveness in all aspects starting from cleaning to drying and energy and water efficiency. There are 14 cycles and it claims a capacity of 9 cubic feet for the dryer and 5.8 cubic feet for the washer, which is the largest as per the conventional standards. This set is not stackable as the detergent dispenser is located on the top of the washer. The wash time is 120 minutes, which can be reduced under the normal-soil setting. With these washer and dryer bundles, you will be able to save space and your money in energy bills without compromising on quality.

A skin rash can bring about an abnormal change in the color of the skin and its texture. These are normally caused by inflammation, which can be triggered by a host of reasons. There are numerous types of rashes, which include lichen planus, granuloma annular, eczema and pityriasis rosea. Of all these types, eczema is the most common type of skin rash making the skin reddish, scaly, itchy and inflamed. What causes this sort of rashes in the skin is not yet found, but the condition is known to affect individuals who have a family history of allergies. Some people with persistent skin rashes also have hay fever and asthma. How to identify skin rash? Skin rash identification is an important part of diagnosis and treatment of the disease. One must be able to identify the signs and symptoms since they can vary from one person to another. In the case of adults, skin rash typically occurs in the elbows and in areas which can bend such as the inner part of the knees, inner thighs, neck and other areas. In the case of young kids, skin rash can occur on the knees, elbows, neck, face and scalp. Some of the most common indications and symptoms of skin rash include: Itchiness and swelling in the affected region Redness of the skin Dryness and formation of a scaly layer on the crusted skin Thickening of the affected area due to constant scratching At times, skin rash can lead to the formation of blisters, which may ooze out when they are scratched and the broken area may also become infected. How is skin rash diagnosed? Skin rash identification can help in the skin rash treatment to a significant extent. It typically starts with the in-depth evaluation with the history of clinical conditions of the patient and the present symptoms. The dermatologist may test the area where the skin has become scaly and crusted to differentiate the skin rash from any other skin conditions. How is skin rashes treatment executed? Atopic eczema can be treated with different types of medicines, medicated creams, and ointments. Most of these contain steroid and hydrocortisone which, in turn, aid in controlling itching, swelling, redness, and discomfort caused by the skin rash. If the patient is suffering from severe levels of skin rashes, then cortisone pills and shots along with the application of creams may be required. Besides undergoing a thorough skin rash treatment, it is also important to prevent the condition by reducing stress, avoid the skin's contact with scratchy materials, harsh soaps, and detergents. You should avoid sudden changes in humidity and temperature and also try to avoid situations such as overheating and sweating.

Smartphone companies keep changing the models and enhance the features and add the new features which make them better every year. Let us try to understand what are the different smartphones that are available on the market. Let’s do a smartphone review based on the options available with reference to features, design, and price. There are many reviews that are available online that one can check and then make an informed decision. The iPhone X has grabbed the best performer award for the year 2017. The features such as Face ID and the edge-edge display give this smartphone an edge over all the other smartphones. This smartphone has bigger and best display when compared to all the other iPhone. There are some disadvantages for iPhone X such as the notch in the camera notch which makes it difficult to concentrate when watching videos. iPhone X is released after the release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and the price of the iPhone X is around $1000 which raised a question whether the iPhone X smartphone is worth the price? But the answer came as yes from millions of reviewers. The reason being that the iPhone X is the first iPhone which has an OLED display. This screen display is better than the LCD display in iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus as there is depth in the color display. When it comes to smartphones, there are many changes in shapes and sizes, especially the Android smartphones. The LG smartphones and Samsung smartphones are designed to be comparatively taller and narrower. These smartphones have much larger screen sizes when compared to the earlier models. The screens of the smartphones are getting bigger in size when compared to the earlier models. The screen of the Samsung Galaxy 8 is 5.8-inches. But there are various screen sizes of Android phones from 4.6 up to 6 inches. The smartphone with the biggest screen is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with the maximum screen size of 6.3". As the smartphone devices are manufactured by various companies, the features and sizes of Android smartphones differ from device to device. For an excellent Google experience, Google Pixel device is the best as the Google upgrades are applied to these devices first. The most advanced operating system i.e., Android 8.0 Oreo is available only on Google's Pixel smartphones and on Sony's XZ1and XZ1 Compact smartphones. LG, Motorola, and Samsung are planning on launching this operating system on their devices soon. It is better to buy smartphones with the operating system of 7.0 Nougat as the security flaws in these smartphones are much lesser when compared to the smartphones with 6.0 Nougat. Most of the phones are bound to a single carrier or service provider. But there are many smartphones available in the market that are unlocked and it does not mean that thousands of dollars have to be spent on these unlocked smartphones. The unlocked smartphones are available at around $100, but the best smartphones with high-end features are available at $250 and above. The smartphones from the Pixel, Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, the Motorola, and the LG V30 work can support all the four major service providers. The unlocked smartphones from other companies are compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile etc. AT&T is the service provider which supports more unlocked smartphones than any other service providers.  AT&T is the carrier which is considered the fastest and more widespread all over the country when compared to other service providers. AT&T is the service provider which is always compatible with other GSM networks. This made the AT&T the carrier which supports the higher number of smartphones. AT&T is the one which supported the first iPhone and various other Windows phones. Many of the devices manufactured by various smartphone companies are supported and compatible with AT&T. So, when it comes to smartphone reviews, the size of the smartphone screen is getting bigger while some devices such as Sony Xperia maintain the smaller size screens and concentrate more on the features. The unlocked smartphone devices are available in huge quantities in the market which is a very good change as the smartphone device can be used with the service provider of the customer's choice. You can slo look upt to various reviews online before buying a particular smartphone.

In this age of technology, staying protected is one of the most important things you can do. All your money is digitally linked and so is all your data - the number of malicious entities on the web is only growing by the numbers. Although computer viruses refer to a specific malware the term has been used as an umbrella term to define a list of malicious programs such as Trojans, spyware, adware, ransomware, etc. Using many of these malicious methods a hacker could get the details of your bank account or highly personal files. Thankfully most of the top antivirus software provides all-around protection from malware and in this article, we break down the best antivirus software you can get.

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

Priced at around $39.99 for a single license and $59.99 for three licenses, this is one of the best antivirus software you can pick for your home or workstation. The Bitdefender Plus comes with a password manager, browser protection, secure deletion, protection from ransomware and also a scan for system vulnerabilities. A new addition to the 2018 edition is the Wi-Fi scanner which ensures that you are not logging into a problematic Wi-Fi connection. The Safepay option also allows you to have protected banking transactions. Some of the features lacking are parental control and spam detection.

Kaspersky Antivirus

This year Kaspersky came out with a free edition of their antivirus software, however, the commercial one that is priced at just under $40 is the one you truly need if you want an all-around protection. The three-year license comes for just about $59.99 and it allows you to install the software in all your Windows, Android, MacOS, and iOS devices. But if you are in for a push, their free edition is still the best antivirus software available.

McAfee Antivirus Plus

One of the best things about this antivirus is that it includes the Firewall instead of reserving it for higher priced versions like most companies do. Along with the usual features, McAfee also comes with the My Network page that allows you to see all the devices on the network. The only downside is that this is not available for single use, however, for a household or an office, this is easily the best pick since for the price of just about 59.99 you also get the firewall and a list of added features than the other antivirus brands provide.

Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus

There are antivirus brands who are always adding new features to their software and then there are brands that develop nothing new but just keep on sharpening the usual skills of the antivirus software. Webroot is one of the latter. Priced at just about $39.99 for a yearly subscription the triple subscription comes for around $49.99 which is $10 lesser than its competitors. The basic skills of detecting nifty malware and invisible trojans are much better than the others. Webroot SecureAnywhere is a great choice if your span of work is widely spread on the web.

F-Secure Antivirus

While this particular brand does not add a lot of features to its product it ensures that the core components work well. It also features a behavior-based detection system called DeepGuard which allows for further checking of malicious activities and identifying them. The approximate $39.99 subscription allows you to install it onto three PCs which is a pretty great deal.

Trend Micro Antivirus Plus

This Japanese brand is an excellent choice as it offers good spam filters, along with perfect anti-phishing and malware blocking abilities. Priced at around $39.95 this software allows all-around complete protection for one PC. You will have to upgrade to the Trend Micro Internet Security with a lot of added features which comes at around $79.95, which offers protection for up to three PCs. Also, this brand gives out frequent discounts so watch out for those.

Pneumonia was a very dreaded disease before the advent of antibiotics. The introduction and rapid progress in the development of antibiotics have completely changed the scenario. Pneumonia acquired from hospitals and health care centers are showing higher drug resistance and is of concern to the medical fraternity. The mild pneumonia symptoms are like cold and flu but persist longer. The usual symptoms are chest pain on breathing, and while coughing as well. In people who are of age 65 years and above, there can be confusion or changes in mental awareness. Fatigue is widespread too. Coughs may be with phlegm. Fever with sweating and chills with shivering, sub normal body temperature especially in the aged and with weakened immune system are some of the commonly occurring pneumonia symptoms. Shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea is also seen in some patients. Newborns and infants may not exhibit any significant signs of infection or may appear restless, exhausted, have fever and cough, and difficulty in eating and breathing. One should see the doctor when there is difficulty in breathing, chest pain, fever of 102^o F or higher or a persistent cough. High-risk groups like patients aged above 65 years, infant below two years, those with COPD and other underlying medical conditions, and compromised immunity for whatever reasons need early care. Pneumonia is caused by bacteria, the most common Streptococcus pneumonia and is therefore called bacterial pneumonia. It often comes on by itself after a cold or flu. The bacteria normally affect only one part or lobe and so is called lobular pneumonia. Other organisms similar to bacteria like Mycoplasma pneumonia also cause pneumonia but are of a milder type which typically does not require rest and is often called walking pneumonia. There are Fungi when inhaled in large amounts cause pneumonia. This type is usually found in those with compromised immune system. Some of the cold and flu causing viruses can produce pneumonia called viral pneumonia. This type is typically mild and commonly found in children under 5yrs. In rare cases, this type can become very dangerous. Pneumonia though not disastrous can turn vicious and should not be neglected especially by the high-risk group.