Features in a Good Backpack - Some

So, this is it; you are looking to live your life like a tortoise and practically your life on your back? This guide gives you critical tips to everyone out there looking for a bag that will allow you live your life, just about anywhere, with everything conveniently packed on your back. 

Water Resistant

It’s always a good idea to ensure that your bag is, at the very least, semi-water water resistant, so your stuff does not get wet. In Kenya, there can be some spontaneous rains, so get a backpack that will also protect your precious laptop.

What to Look for in Navigation Devices

To some people, the idea of purchasing a self-contained navigation device does not make much economic sense. After all, GPS navigation is available on smartphones. However, dedicated navigation devices do make a lot of sense. For example, when lost it is frustrating to exit the GPS app to call a friend for directions. In addition, a navigation device brings you superior quality compare to some phone apps on the market in terms of map quality, particularly if you find your self in an area with no Wi-Fi or 4G signal. 

The Quiter's Best Friend: The Singer 7285Q

Singer Patchwork Sewing Machine

Patchwork quilted garments are enchanting to look at, own and fun to create. In fact, earlier civilizations taught young girls that art of patchwork quilting as one of the first craft projects. While it is possible to undertake a project entirely by hand, the Singer Patchwork sewing machine will certainly go a long way in making the process easier for the experienced and new quilters alike.

The 10 Best Laptops You Can Buy for Under $600

Laptops are making a fast come back with the fresh new Intel i7 core processors, impressive graphics cards and touch screen capabilities. With the options to choose from growing virtually every day, picking out the best laptop for you is more critical than ever.

For those who love fast boot up times in a lightweight machine, the Intel i7 laptops are machines to drool over. Gamers will find themselves gravitating towards gaming laptops that cater to their graphical and processing needs, while those looking for flexibility will enjoy the touch screen variants.

The choice may seem overwhelming at first, but here’s a guide that will help you find the best laptops under $600 in three categories; with Intel i7 Core, for gaming and touch screen, and one of them will be perfect for you.

HP Pavilion 13-s 128nr X360

Price: Used from $481

The HP Pavilion 13 is an excellent productivity tool that comes with a good display, a 2-in-1 system and is relatively well constructed. Instead of the conventional Windows 10 Home installation that comes bundled in other laptops, this model offers you the Windows 10 Professional version. At first glance, it does look like an expensive machine. It’s not until you touch it that you realize that the body is plastic, not aluminum.

Specifications: 6^th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB SDRAM, 128GB SSD, Intel HD Graphics 520, 13.3-inch diagonal full HD, Windows 10 Pro, Almost 12 hours battery life, 3.77 pounds.