Business Magazina Kommunista: 2018

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Use the Extractor

Keys break more often than you might think, and there is actually a specific tool made for extracting broken keys from locks. Most people probably don’t have one of these laying around, though now is the time to use it if you do, but they can be purchased for just a few dollars online or at select hardware stores (call ahead to save yourself the trip in case they do not carry the tool).

To use the extractor, slide it into the keyway along the part of the key that engages the lock, also called the bitting. Once the extractor is in place, twist it slightly and pull. The goal is to use the small hook at the end of the tool to catch the teeth of the key. You might have to try a few times before it comes free, but with a little persistence, you should have your key out in no time.

In some situations, you may not need any extra tools at all. If your key breaks inside of a padlock or a 24/7 car lockout with a removable cylinder, you can often slide the 24/7 lock service with nothing but your own strength and a little help from gravity. However, the addition of lubricant will still help expedite the process.

All you need to do is firmly hold your lock and tap it forcefully against the edge of a hard surface, being sure not to cover the keyhole. With a little effort, the key should slide out of the lock, at least enough to allow you to grab the end with your pliers or fingers and pull it the rest of the way out.

Hardware stores may not carry many locksmithing tools, but they are sure to have a wide selection of different hacksaw or jigsaw blades that will work just as well to help remove your broken key. Since they tend to come in packages containing multiple blades, you might want to check your garage or toolbox to see if you already have a few handy.

The method for using the saw blade is almost identical to that of the key extractor tool, but you will first have to break off the end of the blade in order to remove the thick portion containing the pin on one end, allowing it to fit into the lock. Also remember that if the serrations on the blade are at an angle, you want to make sure they are pointed back toward you when you insert it into the keyhole. This will allow them to grab the teeth of the key in the same way the hook on the end of the extractor tool would as you pull it out to remove the key.

This method of freeing your broken key from the door in which it is stuck leaves room for a little variation and is a good option if you do not have access to any specific tools or the time to run to your local hardware store. If you have a purse or bookbag with you, chances are you have just the tools you need.

This approach is all about technique. Find two objects small enough to slide into the keyway along either side of the key (the two sides that engage with the warding of the lock, not the smooth side or the side with the bitting). You can use two pieces of stiff wire, bobby pins, safety pins, or whatever you can find, though the objects should not be something of great value to you because they may be slightly bent in the process.

Friday, January 19, 2018

Sony PlayStation VR

PlayStation VR will be most people's introduction to 'good' VR. PLAYSTATION VR PS4 is not perfect, but it's going after console gamers hard and, ultimately, it is still a truly awesome VR experience. There's nothing else in this category of quality but affordable VR, meaning PS VR is the benchmark for mainstream console VR.

Plus, since launch there's been a steady stream of new titles, some from big franchises, with Resident Evil 7 being one of the most notable big entries of late (and a 2017 Wareable Tech Award winner), as are Doom VFR and Skyrim, along with plenty more.

Having sold more than 2 million headsets, Sony is at least winning the VR war on sales and we're expecting it to maintain that momentum through 2018 with both familiar franchises and new IPs on course for PS VR.

With its low price and PS4 compatibility, it's no surprise that PlayStation VR has outsold both HTC Vive and Oculus Rift – even if, by its own admission, the tech isn't quite up to the standards of its competitors.

5 New Tricks Old Businesses Should Adapt

Keep people informed - People around, your staff, your customers and intending customers need to know what’s going on with your business. In a study on workplace motivation, thousands of employees named ‘being in the know’ as one of the most important factors leading to job satisfaction and staff retention. When necessary, send newsletters that’ll update people on promos, news and announcements that pertain to your business. Seek new ways to add value to your customers using information.
Keep your brand more accessible - The business sphere is fast evolving and most businesses are ‘googled’ up almost immediately their names are called. In the same vein, about 80% of people access the Internet via their phones. It tells us the more mobile responsive and friendly your website is, the better positioned your business is. Mobile apps are fast becoming more beneficial to brands who want to reach their customers on the go. It’s important to become even more accessible while not compromising on delivering the best of customer experiences.
Keep your brand at the top of every mind - Almost every other day, a new business is born. A problem is created and a new business is created almost immediately to solve that problem or meet that need. In some other parts of the world, a business is rendering same service or selling the same product as your business specializes in. In some cases, your competitor may just have sprung up next door. What then do you do to ensure that your business and brand doesn’t get relegated to the back seat? Keep your brand at the top of every mind of your target audience. Build a strong online presence, improve your social media management, update your website with catchy banners and content that’ll increase traffic, and keep visitors glued to your site. In some cases, the more your brand keeps coming to mind, the more likely your customer conversion rates will increase.
Delegate wisely - It’s understandable when some business try with all their might to handle every process in the business. However, when it gets too overwhelming, there’s no shame in outsourcing. Especially for bigger firms, outsourcing your cleaning needs to an agency, your security or social media management to agencies specialized in these fields could actually save you more money and man power in the long run. Businesses must identify the two or three core things that they do to add value to the company and outsource the rest. It doesn’t quite mean that your business is incapable to getting some things done; it simply means your delegating game is strong and the business can boast of achieving same results through others.
Keep track, report and record -People in an organization have a deep need to know and understand what is going on around them and progress made in relation to their work. They’re interested in the output of efforts, the true state of the business and the challenges that need to be combated. They won’t know if you don’t imbibe the habit of measuring, reporting and giving feedback. The more thoroughly and accurately you pass the details and situation of your business to necessary stakeholders, the happier they’ll be and the better for your business.