The woes of finding good content to watch on Netflix or other online-streaming services

Is it just me, or does Netflix (and all the other online movie/tv streaming services) fail to provide their users with any powerful search functionality? People need to be able to sort/filter through all the crap content to find the good gems. For instance, how could anyone perform a Netflix search to find:

Top-rated (most thumbed-up) movies in the genre of Romance that are suitable for under 15s?… THEY CAN’T! and that’s not acceptable to me to pay for.

How to monitor internet or network data usage on Windows 10

Windows 10 doesn’t have a built-in feature to enable you to monitor your internet or network data usage closely. This is important for people on limited internet data plans, or just the plain curious. I recently found these Windows 10 apps in the official Microsoft Store – Internet Usage Monitor Free/Pro and Network Usage Monitor Free/Pro (there’s four versions of the App, free versions with Ads and paid without). They’re great! and provide lots of data usage information in a quick and simple way (data tables). Here are screenshots and weblinks:

Internet Usage Monitor Free | Internet Usage Monitor Pro

Network Usage Monitor Free | Network Usage Monitor Pro

I hope this blog post is helpful to you! Cheers

Dealing with RSI from computer usage

Recently, I was having issues with repetitive strain injury (RSI) hurting various regions of my hands/wrist from using my Windows 10 computer too much. I won’t go into all the various regions of my hands that hurt, but instead thought it would be helpful to write a first blog post about my exploration of remedies.

Latest software:

I found this new App in the official Windows 10 Microsoft Store that reminds you to take breaks from using the computer and gives you exercises to do – No Pain (RSI Away). There is a free version with Ads and a paid version without. It’s great! Here’s a screenshot:

Better mouse:

This mouse design worked well for putting my fingers/hand into a more rested state when using my mouse (you hold it naturally like a pencil) – Swiftpoint GT. It’s pricey but worth it. Here’s a picture:

Seating position & posture:

The No Pain (RSI Away) app showed me how to better setup my desk and sit at it. Here’s one infographic from the App:

I also bought a cheap and modular ergonomic desk to setup my computer on. I left the wheels off. Here’s a picture:

I hope this information helps you!

Cheers