I can't stand having smudged eyeglasses, but I'm also lazy about cleaning them properly. Usually, I just wash the lenses with handsoap and dry them on my t-shirt. The result is that my lenses are mostly smudge-free, but they are fairly scratched. My glasses, and my vision, would be better off if I followed Laurence Tratt's method that he adapted from instructions on cleaning camera lenses. From Tratt's blog:
How I Clean my Glasses (Tratt.net)
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If you love to cook or need to upgrade your kitchen cutlery, it's important to have quality cutlery that'll make the preparation process a whole lot easier. There's nothing worse than having a knife that won't properly or strongly cut through food, which can be frustrating enough to ruin a meal. You may think you can only find this… READ THE REST
Let's be honest, there's something really cool about a dashcam. It can help you to film a trip, or to help out as a witness of an incident. Whatever your reason for having one, a dashcam is a great tool to have at your disposal. The only issue with dashcams is that they can be prohibitively expensive. They… READ THE REST
It's an unfortunate reality, but buying a good computer can be ridiculously expensive. And the worst part is that after all is said and done, your computer may not have everything you need, which can leave you feeling crazy! Finding a good deal on a computer with everything you need for a good price can seem like… READ THE REST
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