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Top 5 Benefits to an Ergonomic Sit-Stand Desk you Don’t want to Forget

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Back pain in Canada is responsible for more than 26 million lost work days every year. We don’t often associate back pain with sitting but as it turns out, working in an office can come with significant pressure put on our frames and poor posture.

The only real solution is to surround a person with ergonomic and personalized office equipment to ensure your body’s appropriately supported. Here are the top 5 benefits we believe are worth considering with an ergonomic desk.

Increases productivity.

You may not believe it but a sit-standing desk can improve your productivity in small and large ways alike. As less pressure sits on your frame, this keeps your mind thinking faster and keeps your body engaged. Whether you’re sitting or standing, you never have to leave your desk. You’ll remain locked into your work no matter what’s happening in the workplace.

Customizable to your body.

When you have a desk you can move up and down, adjusting its height as needed, you have power to personalize it according to how your body’s feeling. When you want to sit, sit. Alternatively, if you want to stand, stand. Find the right fit to your needs and adjust it throughout your work day.

Comfort to the nines.

When we’re discussing the benefits of ergonomic sit-stand desks, you’ll notice rather quickly how better you feel not having to remain sitting for consecutive hours in a day. Your body’s comfort level will increase, allowing you to switch positions without walking away from your desk. If you’re easily fatigued sitting in a chair all day, this is a great way to increase energy.

Save money.

When you’re unable to work because of an injury, when you have to call in sick, or when you’re having a rough day where you simply cannot give your best effort, all of this adds up to wasted money. You’ll actually do more and make more with an ergonomic desk you can arrange as needed.

Health benefits.

Prolonged sitting puts a person at increased cardiovascular risk. The health benefits of sit-standing desks are well understood, reducing symptoms of musculoskeletal stress, reducing lower back pain, alleviating neck and shoulder pain, keeping joints in a neutral position, resting the arms, and minimizing mental fatigue. Adjust the height as needed!

Buy your ergonomic sit-stand desk in Canada today from PrimeCables. Any sit-standing desk above $49 from PrimeCables receives fast, free shipping to anywhere in Canada. Check out your favourites!

Why to Buy a Magnetic Smartphone Mount to Install in your Car

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Enough with tossing your phone onto the seat next to you or in the cup holder. The best way to safely secure your smartphone in your car, truck, or vehicle is with a magnetic smartphone mount.

Anyone who regularly uses their smartphone while driving, either to play music or podcasts, accept phone calls, or for GPS, they should have a magnetic mount to help install your screen in a friendly location. You don’t want to be caught driving with your hand plied around a smartphone.

Be safe.

The big thing with a magnetic car mount is that it prioritizes safety. You get to handle personal preferences and businesses, as needed, hands-free. It can be tough to resist answering a phone call or text while you’re driving. Or, if you want to skip past a song in your playlist. Drivers using a mount are less likely to take their eyes off the road to do these things.

Keep your phone secure.

In addition to keeping your eyes on the road, a magnetic mount for a vehicle also keeps your smartphone in one place. If you’ve ever dropped your phone in the car or have had to go digging through your purse, pocket, or bag to grab it, you always run the risk of accidentally losing it. Magnetic car mounts will keep it in a single place.

Make calls while driving.

The great thing about having a smartphone at eye level is you get to make phone calls while driving at no risk to you or those around you. If you have personal calls or business calls to catch up on, you can do so while driving as long as you have your smartphone securely mounted.

Keep your GPS in full view.

For when you need your GPS handy, you already have a mount right there carrying your smartphone. Also, if you have a separate GPS, some mounts can carry both a smartphone and GPS. Switching one out for the other is very easy, although we do recommend it for when the vehicle isn’t moving just to be safe.

Our preference is a magnetic car mount however there are other car mounts available that you might find are better suited to the design of your vehicle such as dashboard mount, windshield mount, or air vent mount. Do keep in mind the primary benefit of a magnetic car mount, particularly the PrimeCables model, is that it can be installed anywhere in the vehicle. For the best magnetic smartphone mounts in Canada, visit PrimeCables today and see options beginning at less than $6.

Here is the HDTV Antenna Basic that you Should Know About

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Imagine a basic HDTV antenna for under $6 from an established Canadian-made brand. That’s what you get when you browse the pages of PrimeCables. In our catalogue, you’ll find an amazing HDTV antenna which easily stands up as one of the best in Canada.

 

So what makes it special – well, it’s flat, super thin and easily concealed if you don’t want it on public display. The price is also right, at under-$6. The basic HDTV antenna will pick up FM, VHF, and UHF signals, all free over-the-air and in high-definition full HD quality. The installation is also fast and easy. Unwrap it, plug it in, and scan for channels. Within minutes, you’ll have anywhere from a few channels to 20 or more.

 

Let’s say you want to take things a little further though. Maybe you want an outdoor HDTV antenna, further range to receive more channels, or a different antenna setup. That’s understandable. PrimeCables has plenty of HDTV antennas in a wide range of styles, different price points, and with different features. These are all worth exploring if you’re going beyond the basic. That said, to get started, all you need is a basic under-$6 high-definition antenna!

 

Setting up a TV antenna, you’ll receive TV signals with less compression which means they have the potential to look better than what you see on cable or satellite. There’s also no monthly fees, no monthly bills, and no subscription required. After you have your 1080p HDTV antenna, the rest is absolutely free.

 

If you live within a few miles of a TV broadcast tower, you’re as good as gold. If you’re not and are in a rural area, you may need an HDTV antenna which is outdoors and which may have some additional range to it. This way, you’re most likely to maximize your channel selection. Using the basic HDTV antenna, you can still receive channels in a rural area however there may not be as many. To learn what’s reasonable to expect for your location, input your location online and browse one of the databases relating to broadcast towers and where to position your HDTV antenna. Save $100s this year by getting rid of your cable bill and choosing a TV antenna.

 

Needless to say, the basic HDTV antenna is our top pick and very impressive! At this price point, nothing comes close to the basic in performance. Shop this antenna and dozens of others at Canada’s own PrimeCables today. Free, over-the-air TV is just a purchase away!

See the Ultimate Drill Bit Buying Guide for your Cordless Power Drill

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So you have your cordless power drill in tow and now you need to find industrial-grade drill bits to match. No problem! There are many drill bit kits out there, including high-end woodworking, DIY mega-packs, and introductory kits. The best drill bit for a given application however may be difficult to locate. And, there are several things to consider when buying drill bits for a cordless power drill. We thought we’d give you a quick rundown of them here.

 

High quality manufacturing

 

Look for drill bits that have some added oomph to them. Anything with corrosion resistance or friction reduction works. Keep in mind when drill bits get coated with something, it’s generally for multi-purpose use and these sorts of bits don’t tend to remain sharp for long. Therefore, you may find more benefit in uncoated drill bit kits depending on your needs, of course. Cost must be factored in. If you’re just starting out on some small DIY home projects and a 20V cordless power drill, you may not need a massive kit just yet.

 

Do you need titanium drill bits

 

Titanium coatings are highly valued in power drill circles however they are way more expensive than non-coated. Their life spans are fairly alright, they’re corrosion-resistant and friction-resistant, and they also have a thermal barrier which helps to reduce heat build-up. Please note titanium is not as multi-purpose as uncoated drill bits and is not recommended for plastics, composite materials, or concrete. Like we said though, anything that’s coated eventually wears off and then you’re left with something you overpaid for.

 

Do you need cobalt drill bits

 

Cobalt drill bits come with many benefits however have a high cost. For most, cobalt won’t be worth the price of purchase. That said, they are not coated and do not wear away like other options on this list. They can be sharpened, and reused again and again. Professionals using cordless drills usually reserve cobalt for metal and similar materials, as a means of keeping their drill bits from dulling out. Unless you’re working with metal, cobalt’s usually too expensive to seriously consider.

 

Other recommendations

 

  • Professionals drilling concrete and/or masonry will typically use rotary hammers with tungsten carbide tips instead of power drills.

 

Shop cordless power tools like power drills, impact drivers, and more at PrimeCables. Browse different kits as well including our 70-piece 20V cordless drill tool kit for home projects and our 7.2V cordless rotary tool with a 110-piece accessory kit.

See the Perfect Valentine’s Day Tech Gifts for Him from PrimeCables

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Valentine’s Day gifts from one of Canada’s most loved brands are on-sale today. Browse PrimeCables to find the perfect Valentine’s Day tech gifts for him. These are just a few.

 

Premium HDMI Cable with Nylon jacket

 

An easy, inexpensive Valentine’s Day gift for a man deep into his home theater system is a gold-plated Nylon jacket HDMI cable. Although it’s not very flashy, a home theater system which doesn’t have some good HDMI cables behind it is weak. If you’ve already got your big gift selected, throwing one or two smaller gifts on top can help support the occasion.

 

Tilting TV wall mount for flat-panel TVs

 

If you’ve discussed switching things around in your living room or possibly buying a TV wall mount, Valentine’s Day can be the perfect time to surprise him. Choose from a basic tilting and curved model to more advanced types meant to accommodate larger flat-screens – like a full-motion articulating arm model or a full-motion above fireplace pull-down model.

 

Dual LCD monitor desk mount

 

If you’re buying for a gamer or someone who works in the arts with multiple monitors, a dual monitor desk mount can be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Celebrate the holiday of love by giving them something they can use day-in and day-out. Using a monitor desk mount, it’ll help them clear off space from their desk and give them the chance to instantly upgrade their workstation or gaming station.

 

5-pack magnetic mount family pack

 

While we’re discussing mounts, an underrated Valentine’s Day is our pack of five magnetic mounts. Use them in the car, at home, or in the office. Mount smartphones and tablets, photos, and/or other similarly sized items. These magnetic mounts feature 250g of weight-bearing strength, a powerful neodymium magnet, and an adhesive base that allows it to be stuck almost anywhere.

 

Height adjustable sit standing desk

 

The last Valentine’s Day gifts for him to make it on our list is a gas spring assisted sit-standing desk. Although this isn’t a ‘tech gift’ per se, the way in which it can completely re-design a person’s workstation, it might give them new ideas for how to use their existing tech accessories. Through PrimeCables, you’ll find several height adjustable desks on-sale including some models under $100.

 

Valentine’s Day-themed products are predictable, usually expensive, and their impact is really only felt on February 14. Instead of shopping overpriced items at the mall, shop online with PrimeCables, grab your favourite Valentine’s Day gifts for him, and go beyond the limits of romance. Give him something he’ll actually appreciate and use! Shop PrimeCables today.

Affordable Valentine’s Day Gifts for under $50 in Tech, Computers, and more!

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You don’t need to spend more than $50 on any Valentine’s Day gift for it to be meaningful. Obvious gifts like chocolate gift boxes and teddy bears from the local drugstore though can be perceived as not so thoughtful. Avoid what’s expected this Valentine’s Day and as February 14 continues to approach, search out some of these tech gifts, computers, and more.

 

Over-the-ear headphones – $19.99

 

Using over-the-ear headphones, they don’t need to worry about people bothering them while they’re engaged in something, earbuds falling out while they’re at the gym, and can listen to music cancelling out the rest of the world while they work. If you’re thinking about finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for a music lover, this is one of the more perfect on-budget gifts you can buy.

 

6-outlet wall mount with two USB connectors – $8.99

 

See 6 grounded AC outlet and dual universal USB ports which you can use to charge two devices simultaneously. As one of the most advanced USB-capable wall mount surge protectors on the market, it’s a great addition around a gaming station, workstation or anywhere your partner may have a significant amount of electronics to contend with. Take the stress out of deciding what to plug in where.

 

360-degree rotatable magnetic car mount – $4.99

 

Among the best Valentine’s Day gifts when it comes down to cost-to-value, this magnetic smartphone car mount can be placed anywhere in your car or even utilized in the home. If your partner’s constantly grabbing at their smartphone while they drive to search for directions, using a mount like this is way, way safer and far more attractive in appearance. For the right person, this Valentine’s Day is more powerful than any bouquet.

 

Single monitor desk mount – $14.99

 

If they have a home office, a gaming workstation, or are in front of their flat-screen computer monitor on a regular basis, a single monitor desk mount is something your Valentine will appreciate. Elevate one’s monitor off the surface of the desk, leaving them with more room. Affordable and under $50, this Valentine’s Day is just right.

 

Smartphone camera Bluetooth remote – $6.99

 

If you’re buying for someone who loves to take their own selfies or who has aspirations of becoming an Instagram photographer, a smartphone Bluetooth remote is a great opportunity to give them some more options. Although photographers are always looking for new lenses and filters, a wireless remote can help expand some of their options with what type of photos they want to take.

 

Shop all these under-$50 Valentine’s Day gifts and more at Canada’s favourite eCommerce source, PrimeCables!

Buy these Holiday Gifts for any tech Lover on your 2019 Christmas Shopping List

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‘The most wonderful time of year’ is our biggest sales season at Living.ca. Shoppers coming to Living.ca are saving $100s on common home tech products. Above the holiday parties you’re going to be attending, the intimate evenings spent with family and friends, and any retail shopping you might be doing, consider dropping in on Living.ca to find some amazing holiday tech deals perfect for all the technology-addicted family you’ll be buying for this Christmas.

2-in-1 single serve coffee maker – $29.99

A great coffee maker perfect for brewing, ground, and capsule for any single-serve, set it up at home or in the office as needed. Ideal for almost any space, this 2-in-1 coffee maker’s container can brew up to three cups of coffee before it needs a refill. Features include an adjustable drop trap, a design that’s easy to clean, and safe to use with ETL approval. As one of Living.ca’s curated Christmas tech deals, enjoy a product we know absolutely any coffee-lover will appreciate.

Smart scale Bluetooth and wireless – $21.99

Capable of storing up to eight different profiles, enjoy a wide variety of measurements helping a user to analyze their health. As a Christmas gift, of course, be careful who you buy this for! You don’t want to make someone feel like they need to lose weight. If you’re buying for a tech lover this Christmas with a fitness addiction, a Bluetooth smart scale is perfect and something you know they’ll keep out in their bathroom to keep them on track with all of their health goals!

Ultrasonic humidifier with filter – $36.99

A perfect Christmas gift for a mother, Living.ca’s cool mist ultrasonic humidifier comes with adjustable mist, large capacity, and is great set up in a bedroom, in the living room, or somewhere in an office. Features include auto shut-off, an essential oil tray, and a ceramic filter bead. Help with allergies, clearing sinuses, coughs, and purify the air around you. If you’ve never used a humidifier like this, it helps with anti-bacteria, anti-microbial, and is a hypoallergenic natural ionizer!

See a wide array of holiday gifts for tech lovers including simple home products like a 4-slice stainless steel toaster for $36.99, a ceramic tower heater 1,500-watts for $71.99, a 16-in-1 multi-use programmable pressure cooker for $59.99, and an LED toilet night light glow motion for $4.99. Living.ca has a wide array of tech holiday deals perfect for the Christmas gift buyer in need of tech accessories or sleek, trendy gadgets for family and friends. Across a whole range of price points, get all your tech shopping done with Living.ca and save potentially $100s!