What parents need to know as matric exams get under way
Parents cannot take the exam pressure away, but home can still be a supportive place during matric season. Knowing what your child needs can be more useful than another reminder to study.
Liz Thorne
Why some websites block VPN users
A website can treat a VPN connection very differently from your normal internet connection. The reason can involve IP addresses, location checks, account security and licensing rules.
What if you need your 32-day notice money sooner?
Your savings may be yours, but a notice period changes how quickly you can access the cash. Early withdrawal rules are worth checking before an emergency makes the decision for you.
Why do smells trigger specific memories?
Certain scents seem able to unlock moments that have been tucked away for years. Your brain forms associations between smell and experience that can resurface long after the original moment has passed.
Is your security company PSiRA-registered?
Private security is one service where checking credentials deserves more than a quick look at a company website. South Africans have official ways to verify a provider before signing an agreement.
Zoid Spawn and the one-life rule
I went to church to watch Karen Zoid sing French under Super Mario graphics and left with an existential crisis. Not quite what I had on the evening’s bingo card, but was I disappointed? Absolutely not.
Rechargeable vs disposable: Which costs less?
Battery costs can look small until the same remote, torch or toy needs another pack. Tracking how frequently you replace batteries can help you decide whether rechargeables are worth the first expense.