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by KyleStar
Wed Oct 21, 2026 12:36 am
Forum: Work
Topic: Noise at work concentration
Replies: 6
Views: 30895

Re: Noise at work concentration

What Panda7 found is common with noise cancelling. It's very good at steady low sounds like air conditioning or traffic, but voices and music sit higher up, and most headphones let more of those through. Two things help: play brown or pink noise quietly on top of the ANC, which masks speech better ...
by KyleStar
Mon Oct 19, 2026 10:08 pm
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: Can openers!
Replies: 14
Views: 44607

Re: Can openers!

If wrists and grip are the problem, it may be worth trying a good-quality side-cutting (safe-cut) opener, which removes the whole lid and leaves a smooth edge, or a sturdy electric one that does the twisting for you. A rubber jar-gripper mat or a damp cloth under the can also helps stop it slipping ...