Essential Worker Roles That Need You More Than Ever

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A lot of people are finding that their working lives have seen them transition to working from the home, fulfilling much of the same role but remotely. Others, however, may have lost their job due to the amount of businesses closing up shop, and others still might simply be looking to work in a field that is essential at this time of crisis. As such, here are some industries and roles that are looking for people to bolster their ranks.

Emergency services

Emergency service providers work in both paid and volunteer capacities, working with fire stations, police departments, and local town infrastructures, providing emergency services such as emergency medical care and rescue of those in hazardous conditions. Though there are fewer people out and about, there are more people who will need emergency services due to the complications caused by lockdowns throughout the local area. This can include those who need emergency care in the case of contracting coronavirus, but can also count for those who may be in peril while living in isolation.

Healthcare

Though a pivot to a healthcare career may take a longer time than most careers, it is one that is quickly welcoming nurses, admin staff, and many others to its ranks. For those who have since left the career or specialized, there are plenty of surgery jobs currently available, too. Many health care businesses are feeling an additional strain right now and need workers who aren’t even dealing directly with patients affected by the coronavirus.

Food and agriculture

Those who work in every step of the food production process, from growing and farming, to those who clean and process the foods in a processing plant, are essential at the moment. The COVID-19 crisis is proving a challenge to the distribution efforts of the global just-in-time supply chain. As such, a lot of grocers and markets are relying much more on local providers. This means that there are more opportunities for agriculture work than usual. In many cases, supermarkets, corner stores, and farm banks are also hiring more workers than ever.

Transportation

Although people are less likely to buy as many products as they did before, there has always been a large demand for more workers in the transportation and logistics sector, with the average age of delivery drivers consistently on the increase due to a relative lack of new workers. There have been fears of drivers in the transportation industry being phased out due to an eventual rise of self-driving technology. However, for the moment, such drivers are high in demand, as are those who will work in packing plants, fulfillment companies, and so on. With more and more people shopping remotely, there are more goods on our roads than usual.

Of course, the one thing to bear in mind about essential roles is that it involves dealing with a certain degree more risk of coming in contact with those who have at some point contracted the coronavirus. However, to those who feel a sense of duty in this crisis, that may not be enough to scare you off.

Gaming Advice: RAM And Memory

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In this blog post, we’re going to take a look at two critical areas when it comes to your gaming experience: RAM and memory. Read on to discover everything you need to know.

RAM

The main question is how much RAM you actually need for a gaming computer. Adding RAM won’t typically speed up your gaming experience. Even if you’ve got enough space, adding more won’t make a difference. RAM is simply temporary space, whether it is used for writing a document or playing a game (obviously playing a game will require a heck of a lot more than the first). Games and the other programs you use have a memory footprint. You will need enough RAM so that the programs you run on your computer can store their data in RAM without swapping it out to your hard drive, which will slow things down.

For simple web browsing and basic programs, such as writing a document, you’ll probably only ever need roughly 5GB RAM; even that may be too much, but better to have too much than too little. The same applies for RAM space for gaming. You just need the right amount or more.

On a game like ‘Tom Clancy’s The Division’, the minimum RAM is 6GB, but there is also a recommended amount, which is more like 8GB. Never pay any attention to the minimum figure if you’re a gamer, you want the best performance possible, so choose the recommended amount.

At the moment, in the world of gaming, the minimum any game would expect you to carry in space is 8GB, but for now, the highest you’ll ever need to go to is 16GB. The price difference between the two is not an awful lot, and you can have confidence that a bigger RAM will last for many years. Level Up Your Gear is a great place to begin if you’re on a tight budget and you need to shop within it.

Memory

Memory is not RAM, and RAM is not memory; it’s key to know the difference between the two. Memory is the physical permanent storage of data for a game or any other application, whereas RAM is required for the temporary storage of information, prior to sending it to memory for permanent storage.

When it comes to memory, it’s very similar to the soundcard; no size fits all. It entirely depends on the kind of experience you want, and the type of applications or games you’re going to be playing. It’s worth noting that the newer games on the market take up more memory unless you can back up to a cloud-based system, effectively on a different server, supplied by the game developer or publisher.

There are plenty of games that have this approach; they keep all data stored remotely, allowing you to access as and when you choose, enabling you to use a minimal amount of memory. RAM will be the same regardless, but typically you’ll find that the more RAM you have, the more memory will automatically be included.

A good rule to follow is to equal the RAM with the memory. However, if you are looking at on-memory storage, a 500GB is a good option to consider.

Tech Talk: How Advanced Tech Can Improve Your Fishing Adventures

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Contrary to what many people believe, fishing isn’t a niche activity. In fact, it is one of the most commonly participated sports in the country. So, if you’re a fan that’s looking for ways to increase your enjoyment, you are not alone. As with many things in life, technology is the answer.

Here are five ways that technology can be used to enhance your experiences on the lake or sea.

1| Planning A Trip

If you love fishing, you’ll probably have a favourite spot. However, exploring new places is a big part of the fun too. Using your smartphone to find suitable places to fish can be achieved on browser or through dedicated Apps. Furthermore, checking the weather and knowing the times of sunrise and sunset can help you plan. Improved organisational skills give you a solid platform to build upon. It can even aid your hopes of selecting the right fishing bay to base yourself for the day ahead.

2| Improving Productivity

A productive day of fishing is always more enjoyable than one in which you spend waiting for nothing. Using a fish finder can help you identify the most densely populated parts of the sea, lake, or pond to fish at. While some may consider it to be cheating, there’s nothing wrong with giving yourself the best shot at actually catching some fish. If nothing else, the knowledge that fish are in the area will give you the motivation to keep at it, even if you start slowly. It’s probably the best tool you’ll ever own.

3| Baiting The Area

As well as finding a busy area, you need to ensure that the fish are interested. Baiting the area is an old concept, but the tech used to do it is greater than ever. Some use RC boats to take bait out to the desired area. Others go even further by using drone technology. Either way, accurate baiting feeds into the idea of improving the day’s productivity. Meanwhile, when fishing in a small group, this additional task can actively crank up the fun too. The modern approach to a traditional idea should be embraced.

4| Adding Comfort

Technology doesn’t always need to include computers and digital items. Any angler knows that keeping dry, warm, and comfortable can make a significant difference to the day’s activity. Flexible, fingerless fishing gloves should be top of the agenda. Of course, suitable footwear and rain jackets are vital. Depending on the situation, you will also need to consider the tent as well as sleeping bags and chairs. The tech has evolved on all of those items, making them more practical and comfortable. Perfect.

5| Capturing The Day

The days of settling for a quick snap on a disposable camera are long gone. The generational and technological shifts mean that people want to get better images than ever. In fact, some will want to record their days for vlogs and social media posts. A digital camera or high-quality smartphone can handle basic tasks. For the very best recordings and shots, though, adding a submersible camera or video recorder can work wonders. It truly underlines how far tech has evolved in recent times.

Happy fishing!