Those silica gel packets inside certain food containers have "throw away" printed on them, but should you? They might be the gateway to a food storage hack.

There are few things more frustrating than trying to work, game, or stream a movie and experiencing stuttering, pausing, and other unstable behavior due to a dodgy internet connection. Even if your Wi ...

Learn how to prevent rust, save your phone, and much more by reusing silica gel packets around the house.

A TikToker showed bibliophiles how to protect their books from damage with a simple and free item people often toss out: silica packs. Ky (@spilledmypaint) shared a video that opens with a view inside ...

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Most network people understand the terrible effect delay can have on TCP sessions. TCP must pause data transfers while waiting for ACKs. The more network delay there is, the longer this pause will be.

Ketchup goes perfectly with french fries, chicken tenders and meatloaf. But what about a 5K? Heinz has a new ad showing runners using packets of ketchup to power up. With 3 grams of carbohydrates per ...

Sometimes, a little dab will do ya. And with condiments, fast-food spots serve them in small packets because they know that we don’t need that much mustard for a cheeseburger. Plus, it’s prudent for ...