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Strava: One-minute review Did a workout even happen if it's not logged on Strava? We've been using the smartphone app to track weekly miles since it launched in 2009. Yes, there have been periods in my life where I haven't run at all – just before this review, for example. But when I am ready to pound the pavements again, I find it hard to imagine not using Strava. Strava is part-fitness app and part-social platform. You can record and review activities, then share them with friends for "Kudos" (similar to giving a "like" on other media platforms). Run, Bike, Hike is the app's motto, but there's support for over 50 activities, including kayaking, swimming – great for triathletes – and yoga. You can track activities using the GPS on your iPhone or Android device and get time, distance, route, estimated calories, and elevation. But using Strava on the best fitness tracker or the best running watches (all the major brands are compatible) eleva...

Paycor , a human capital management (HCM) platform that is cloud based, offers payroll, HR, and other services for small and mid-sized businesses. Paycor was founded in 1990, is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has a worldwide customer base. Its notable customers include Wendy’s, Pure Dental Brands, and the Detroit Zoo.  Paycor: Features Paycor offers various features for payroll, HR, and other services for small and mid-sized businesses. Some of the functions that Paycor provides are: Payroll and tax: Paycor automates payroll processing, tax filing, direct deposit, check stuffing, employee self-service, and new hire filing. You can also set up the AutoRun feature to process payroll on a specific day and time- without the need to even log in. Time management: Paycor allows you to track employee time and attendance, manage schedules, approve time-off requests, and sync data with payroll. You can also use geofencing, biometric clocks, and mobile apps for increased accura...

The SteelSeries Tusq gaming headset ranks among some of the best gaming earbuds right now thanks to its superb detachable boom microphone. This offers clear communication in multiplayer games and while using online chat services like Discord with a useful secondary microphone if you prefer a more covert look. The headset’s overall sound quality impresses, too, with crisp and clean audio suitable for top titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Counter-Strike 2 . Its wide compatibility makes the SteelSeries Tusq easy to recommend no matter your choice of gaming platform, though the lackluster performance when watching movies or listening to music means that it falls short of being a better all-rounder. There’s also the matter of the overall design, which is very compact and comfortable to wear but feels noticeably cheaper than other SteelSeries products overall. This is likely in an attempt to ensure that the headset stays a comfortable weight, but it’s still a little disappo...

I love a good ergonomic chair. I've been able to test dozens of chairs, yet I still enjoy it. There is something about unboxing new gear, getting to try it out, and customizing it to what I like that I cannot get enough of. Flexispot C7: Unboxing and First Impressions The Flexispot C7 fits this category beautifully with its impressive customization and highly comfortable sitting experience. Having hand-tested many of the best office chairs , I can say this is one I would happily pick up for an entire day of use. Further, I'd be ok with this being my only chair if I had only one. Ergonomic chairs, as a whole, are vital to a healthy working experience if that work is at a desk. If you spend long hours sitting at a desk or in front of a computer, finding a supportive chair that prevents back pain and doesn't encourage slouching is crucial. This will make you more comfortable and help maintain your overall health. I set up straight away after the delivery man dropped off my...

Astell & Kern A&norma SR35: two-minute review If you came here looking to buy into hi-res audio for a song, you’ve come to the wrong place. This may be Astell & Kern’s most affordable digital audio player, but the A&norma SR35 nevertheless represents a significant investment – and, what’s more, an investment that strongly suggests you should spend pretty big on headphones too. The good news, though, is that it’s completely worth it. The A&norma SR35 is easily one of the best MP3 players on the market (and in terms of file support, even to call it such a thing is to do it a disservice). From the understatedly lavish nature of its build and finish to the in-no-way-understated nature of its specification, there seems no apparent compromise where the SR35 is concerned.  Quite obviously, Astell & Kern set out to wipe the floor with any and all price-comparable competitors when the SR35 is considered as an overall package – and that’s what it’s done. This pl...

When I reviewed the Trilab DeltiQ 2 a couple of years ago, it was one of the best 3D printers I had ever tested. Moving forward, the AzteQ Industrial has been on the market for a while and is the larger, more powerful sibling, specifically aimed at business and industrial use rather than domestic. Upon the printer's arrival, the full scale of this machine becomes apparent. While many larger printers may match its footprint, few, if any, come close to its height. This stature is necessary to accommodate the 300 x 300 x 400mm build area, which is larger than even the biggest of the large-scale printers I've reviewed in recent years. But that's not all. Size isn't the only major selling point justifying the $6,500/£6,500 price tag. Unlike the neat desktop DeltiQ, the AzteQ Industrial is fully enclosed with a heated inner chamber, greatly expanding its material compatibility. As with their other printers, it comes with a checklist of desirable features. It is, of cour...

Audi Electric Mountain Bike: One minute review The clue is in the name, as the Audi Electric Mountain Bike powered by Fantic (to give it its full title) is just one of the Italian marque’s XEF Enduro bikes with a little Audi attitude applied to it.  Anyone expecting motors developed by the German automaker, or quattro all-wheel-drive technology, will be a little bit disappointed. However, if you like the idea of a dream spec downhill eBike that looks fantastic when attached to one of Audi’s electric vehicles, this is the only bike to have. It offers the rider a potent Brose S-Mag 250W electric hub motor that offers several rider assist modes. This is all neatly wrapped inside a chunky aluminum frame, with SRAM GX and NX Eagle components and gearing. Stopping power is taken care of by IN.CA.S disk brakes, which are massive to help bring the action safely to a halt. In addition to this, shock absorption is left to Swedish experts Ohlins, which provides both the front fork (compl...