Tech tricks to keep warm

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It’s cold out there, but don’t worry, I’ve got some tips to help you stay toasty. 

🐱 Purrfectly at home: Kevin Mohn built a two-story “Up North Cat Condo” (paywall link) to keep stray cats warm in the chilly Minnesota winter. Now over 3 million people watch the livestream here. What’s the difference between a cat and a comma? A cat has claws at the end of its paws and a comma is a pause at the end of a clause.

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How warm, in Fahrenheit, a new smart fabric gets after just 10 minutes in the sun. Specialized nanoparticles absorb sunlight and convert it into heat. Even cooler warmer? It has temperature-responsive dyes, so you’ll know when it’s working.

📖 Give your eyes a break on Kindle: You can schedule a warm light to turn on at night. Go to All Settings > Screen and brightness > Brightness and warmth and toggle Warmth schedule. Scroll down to Manual and set your preferred times and Warmth intensity. FYI: This only works on Paperwhite, Oasis and Scribe models.

Laptop getting warm? It happens when you’re doing intensive stuff like rendering a video. Besides annoyingly loud fans, your system might throttle performance to cool down. A cooling pad helps improve airflow and keeps things running smoothly. Here’s a good one on sale.