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Despite the stereotype of body builders and boxers slugging back raw eggs to build muscle, it’s actually a very ineffective way to consume an egg. The body can only absorb around 50 percent of the protein in a raw egg compared to around 91 percent of the protein in a cooked egg (and with less risk of salmonella, to boot).

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December 8, 2022

Did You Know?

Despite the stereotype of body builders and boxers slugging back raw eggs to build muscle, it’s actually a very ineffective way to consume an egg. The body can only absorb around 50 percent of the protein in a raw egg compared to around 91 percent of the protein in a cooked egg (and with less risk of salmonella, to boot).

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Happy Thursday! Google Chrome is starting to experiment with “upgrading” links in pages for better security, and “Memory Saver” is now rolling out to reduce the browser’s RAM usage. Meanwhile, Apple is about to release a new level of encryption for iCloud services.

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The Excellent Kasa Smart Plug Is Just $8 Right Now


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The Best Subwoofers of 2022


Whether it’s for music or movies, a subwoofer will improve almost any sort of audio. If you’re not familiar with them, it can be tough to choose the perfect subwoofer for you, which is what we’re here for. Read More »

 

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What’s New in Windows 11’s 2022 Update: Top 10 New Features (22H2)


Windows 11’s 2022 update is here. This first update, also known as 22H2, was once codenamed “Sun Valley 2” during development. With Windows 11, Microsoft has moved to a yearly release cycle for major updates, leaving behind Windows 10’s frantic twice-per-year schedule. Read More »

 
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