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A Tribute to the Apple iPhone 6s: My Daily Driver My Apple iPhone 6s has been a loyal companion, especially throughout the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its Touch ID feature has become even more valuable during this time, allowing me to unlock my phone quickly and easily. Design: Timeless Elegance While the design may feel dated compared to modern smartphones that prioritize full-screen displays with notches or punch-hole cameras, there’s something undeniably elegant about the simple aesthetics of both the iPhone 6s and the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 , which debuted around 2014-2015. Despite their age, both phones have held up well, but the iPhone 6s showcases impressive durability and continues to run the latest Apple iOS 14 smoothly. Display: Samsung Takes the Crown When it comes to display quality, Samsung consistently excels. The screens on Samsung devices are renowned for their vibrant colors and high resolution, often leading Apple to source its iPhone displays from Samsung...

The Perfect Video Streaming Companions: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Amazon Fire HD 8 While I love my iPhone 6s , its 4.7-inch LCD screen isn't ideal for enjoying streaming movies or videos. My iPads are too large for casual viewing, so I decided to find something in between and ended up with both a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and an Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet . Overall, the Fire HD 8 is fantastic for its screen size, but the Note 4 shines with its beautiful display and superior specifications. It’s impressive how the Note 4, released in 2014, still outperforms many modern devices—excluding flagship models. When evaluating a device primarily for video streaming, I focus on five key aspects: Display Hands down, the Note 4 surpasses most devices regarding screen quality, particularly given its age. However, if your streaming source only supports resolutions up to 480p or 720p, the HD 8 works perfectly fine (e.g., for YouTube ). Ultimately, display quality should be the primary focus for a d...

Job Search Journey Summary Overview Duration: 18 weeks (with 5 weeks from application to offer) Initial Outlook: Optimistic due to high job openings, but faced challenges specific to Data Analytics roles. Key Insights Labor Market Shift: Labor Day marked a turning point; prior to September, it was mostly rejections. Burnout: Experienced a significant dip in confidence, requiring a break in Week 11. Resume Format Impact: Transition to Method E resume format (more modern, visually appealing) was crucial, with the first interview requests only appearing after its implementation. Rejection Statistics: 95% rejection rate (includes ghosting) 1 in 20 applications resulted in an interview 3 months for a screening interview 5 weeks from application to an offer Weekly Breakdown Q1: Weeks 1-11 Weeks 1-6: Method A: Direct applications to company websites. Results: 100% rejection rate. Total Apps: 19 Weeks 7-11: Method B: Focused applications to specific companies. Results: Continued high...

A Guide to Adidas Track Jackets Adidas track jackets come in various styles and variations, each with unique characteristics. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown based on your observations, highlighting the key features to look for when exploring different models. Key Characteristics Logo Variations in logos are common based on specific models, including the Trefoil and the triple stripe triangle logos. Material Most track jackets are made from either pure polyester or a cotton-poly blend (generally 50/50). Collar Track jackets typically zip up to a pop-up collar . Styles like the Superstar lack a collar. Sleeve Stripes Most models feature the three stripes running along the length of each sleeve, a signature of Adidas branding. Full Zip These jackets open in the front with a full zipper , excluding quarter-zip varieties. Front Zip Pockets Most track jackets have two front pockets that zip up for secure storage. Non-Trefoil Varieties These jackets typically lack a traditional logo ...

Reflections on Dining Out and the Victorinox INOX Went out for the weekend and dined at a restaurant. I haven't done that in months, maybe half a year. I lost track, really. The meal was good. I've been wearing the Victorinox INOX on most days, and after a while, if you stop paying attention to what you are wearing on your wrist, you start to appreciate whatever wristwatch you may have simply based on its qualities. Convenience of Quartz For me, the convenience of quartz is proving irresistible. I considered acquiring a quartz Tag Heuer Aquaracer or Formula 1, but after some consideration, I ruled both out as unnecessary. The Formula 1, with its strange plastic and rubber attachments on the sides of the case, especially the older WAC-prefixed models or the gaudy lettering on the newer WAZ series, is unappealing. However, I have a weakness for the beautiful multi-color Tag Heuer logo on the Formula 1 compared to the monochrome version on the Aquaracer. For all intents and purpos...