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HOW TO INTERPRET THE POWER OF YOUR SPEAKERS
Here at CompuBoutique we love music and how it makes us feel, that is why we know how important is to have good sound quality. We will explain you how to properly interpret the power of the speakers, the type of sound power it has and what types exist in the market so you can learn a little bit more about them as well as some technical terms you need to focus on when choosing a stereo
First you must know that in a speaker the power is measured in watts (W), this indicates the strength of the speaker. There are different ways to tell the power of the speaker according to the manufacturer, effective or nominal power and (RMS), musical power or peak power.
NOMINAL OR EFFECTIVE POWER (RMS)
RMS stands for “Root Mean Square” and it indicates the level of power; its about the admissible power that the speaker can handle or tolerate before distorting the sound. This is the first important power you need to know to understand the power of the speakers.
If you force the speaker above that nominal power you could cause irreversible damage since this won’t be able to spread heat produced by the electricity that circulates through the coil and this might melt the insulating that covers the copper thread.
This measurement of power is what provides useful information when choosing a sound system and is also useful to compare between different models. The power is in fact what we need to consider at the time of making our purchase.
MUSICAL POWER
Is the amount of electric power a speaker is able to bear with an entrance signal of pink noise (sound that simulates any musical theme) without suffering any permanent damage.
Normally the duration of this test is one second and it repeats 60 times within 1-minute interval.
The value obtained is calculated over the nominal value of impedance, reason why when using the pink noise in ideal conditions you can get totally subjective results as well as less reliable.
How to properly use the microwave
The microwave allows you to cook, heat or unfreeze food in a fast way. It is very easy to use and you will only need to take a few precautions because if you don’t use it properly it can become a risk for your health.
If you do not know how to use it, we will give you some tips to make sure you use it safely and properly.
Make sure you use the right container
Glass, ceramic and plastic containers are good since their material passes on the heat and they do not get too hot, avoid using metallic containers or aluminum foil since they reflect the microwaves and can damage the microwave.
Cut food in small pieces
The microwaves penetrate the food up to 3 to 5 cm depending on their composition, so when the pieces are smaller the heat goes through easily and it can be warmed up fast and evenly.
Mix the food so they can be warmed up evenly
It might be a little hard to evenly distribute the microwaves inside which causes the food to be heated unevenly. To prevent this from happening is that the microwaves come with a spinning plate that allows better distribution of the heat.
Do not use hermetic containers
Covering the food means retaining humidity, however, make sure you leave a tiny space open to allow steam to get out during the warming up process.
Do not use the microwave to heat waterHeating water in the microwave can be dangerous because of the overheating, this occurs when the waters heats beyond the boiling point without producing bubbles, when this happens we might get burned when removing the water from inside or we can even cause an eruption that can cause us more burnings.
What is a rice cooker and how does it work?
Cooking rice is a task that requires attention since there are many things that we need to avoid such as overcooking as well as avoiding the rice to get sticky, etc. even though there are many tricks to cook rice, the best solution is to buy a rice cooker since they have heat control, cooking time options, etc. so you only need to add the ingredients select the program you want and that’s it.
What’s a rice cooker?
A rice cooker is an electric device to cook rice automatically by releasing steam in order to warm the water, this device has two trays, one that goes on top of the other, in the bottom tray is where you pour the water and in the other one is where you put the rice.
How to use a rice cooker?
It is quite simple and easy:
- First you open the machine and extract both trays
- The bottom compartment (the metal one) is covered with cold water equivalent to the amount and type of rice you are going to use, for this you will need to check the rice package instructions. Salt is also added in this tray
- In the other tray you need to put the rice you are going to cook
- Close the rice cooker and select the option you wish
How does the rice cooker works?
its function is simple, the heat that it releases becomes steam, same steam that is used to cook the rice. It starts with a precooking program that warms the water to make it boil, once all the water has evaporated the rice cooker continues cooking with less temperature until the rice has reached the right texture.
Learn how to use a hair iron for a healthier hair
Tips to use a hair iron the correct way
Nowadays more than 60% of clients who come to the Salon use hair irons at least once a week. If you are within this group then get your pen ready and start taking notes so you can use your hair iron properly and start showing a healthier, stronger, and beautiful hair.
Good hydration
It is important to always keep your hair well hydrated and nourish. If your problem is lack of time then we recommend you a cleaning reconstructive treatment for your hair, a good idea would be Re.Store by Kevin Murphy, it is a fruits enzyme concentrated very rich in nutrients that repairs dry and damaged hair with each wash.
Careful with temperature
Make sure you regulate the temperature depending on the state of your hair. If your hair is too fragile then the temperature should be set between 120° and 150°. For thin resistant hair, the temperature should be between 150° and 180°. For normal resistant hair you can do 180°, for thick resistant hair the temperature should be between 190° and 210°, some hair irons can reach up to 230° but do not attempt to use that temperature since its meant to be used at Salons for the keratin treatment that it requires.
Always wear a heat protector
Before using any tool you need to make sure you are using a heat protector in order to avoid your hair from getting damaged or loose bright, always remember that before using your hair iron your hair need to be completely dry, it can’t be wet otherwise it will burn.
Do not iron more than two times It is important to avoid ironing hair locks more than 2 times, the trick is to go slow with the first to make sure the second one is better and this way the hair will be well ironed. Keep in mind that when you iron your hair you must start at least 1 cm away from the scalp to avoid burnings.
Things you need to know before buying a purse
Do you need a new purse? If you are looking for quality but the offers are low and the prices are too high, don’t worry, to avoid any mistake from being made we will give you 7 tips you should consider before buying.
Do you need a new purse? If you are looking for quality but the offers are low and the prices are too high, don’t worry, to avoid any mistake from being made we will give you 7 tips you should consider before buying.
A purse is not like a t-shirt, if you want a long lasting purse then you need to make the right decision, some of the things we need to think of are our taste of course, the usage and our budget.
to help you decide best and based of your needs we have found 7 important questions you need to ask yourself before, some of them will make you think about buying an original one or a fake that you will regret, so take this opportunity to think about the purse you really want and need.
What does my purse means to me?
Before talking prices you need to think what does your purse means to you, how special it is or will be, is this the first purse you’re investing in? Is it a gift, do you need to change it or you simply loved it?
For us it means “The purse you want to take everywhere” because we think that the purse is the key complement that stands out.
What will I carry?
This question will help you choose the right size of your purse, do you normally take a lot of things with you all the time? Or maybe you prefer something smaller, think about your previous purses and how worn out they were, which ones have you used more? Was it the weight? If any of this questions apply to you then it’s time to make the right choice, also you will eventually find out if the smaller sizes were useful or not.
Hand purse? Tote bag or envelope clutch? Soft or tough?
The shape of your bag depends on your lifestyle, if you want the purse to hang from your shoulders you also need to think about how it could damage your clothes if you are always carrying something heavy, on the other hand it is also important to consider the colours, are they coming off? Is the material good? Is it easy to clean? We know its a little difficult to predict the exposure of the purse but its also important to prevent by considering all this factors
Will I wear it every day? The whole year? Are you looking for a purse to use in summer only?
By answering this questions you will choose the right colour and material; Did you know we tend to use the lighter purses and the most colorful ones in summer? But if you are looking for a purse to use everyday in every occasion then you need to consider the colour of your clothes, shoes and come up with some combinations in order to adjust your purse to them, this will help you a lot when choosing one.
