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– Lightweight and easy to handle – Multiple attachments available – Attached light helps in dark spaces – Designed to deal with pet hair
Pros: – Lightweight and easy to handle – Multiple attachments available – Attached light helps in dark spaces – Designed to deal with pet hair
I don’t have a pet shedding all over my house, or kids dropping food in unexpected places, but what I do have is a major tendency to spill things. With my daily habit of making a mess, I have become accustomed to the arduous task of wheeling out a vacuum cleaner and plugging it in to clean up after myself.
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The answer to this problem is simple. Yes, I could stop spilling things, but who has time to fix their flaws? More realistically, I have had my mind on handheld vacuums for a while now, giving me the ability to quickly and easily sort a mess, and deal with those awkward spots (looking at you, stairs).
With this in mind, I spent a month using the Gtech Multi Mk2, a handheld vacuum that promises to make clean-ups easy without sacrificing any of the features and tools that are needed in a vacuum.
DesignWhile this is a relatively small cleaner, even with one of its attachments in place, the Gtech Multi Mk2 packs on the weight at 1.5kg. It’s not heavy enough to cause issues while using it, but it is certainly noticeable.
Despite its mostly plastic design, the device feels sturdy and well-built with a premium finish. Thanks to its flat bottom, it can be stood up easily without having to precariously balance it.
Battery lifeLike almost all wireless vacuums, the battery life isn’t exactly optimal. You get up to 20 minutes of runtime from a four-hour charge.
If the plan is to simply use this for quick spills and the occasional clean of the car, this won’t be the end of the world, but for regular use, you’ll need to have a plug dedicated to keeping this charged.
Four LED lights on the side of the cleaner alert you to the remaining charge to easily see when a top-up is needed. For the pre-planners, a backup battery can be bought from Gtech for £69.99 to switch back and forth when one dies, but this is a pricey solution.
While disappointing, this battery life isn’t a surprise. It is, even by the standards of handheld vacuums, a small device. There isn’t space for a giant battery and unless you’re trying to clean a huge house in one go, 20 minutes should be enough time.
TransformersIt’s not uncommon with these smaller handheld vacuums to find yourself limited to just one attachment, but the Multi Mk2 gives you a few choices.
There’s the ‘small power head’ which is the typical rolling style of device, there is a long tube attachment for crevices and small gaps, and an extension option for the harder-to-reach spots.
Between these three options, the cleaner works for most situations, including car boots, stairs, gaps between appliances and awkward parts of the ceiling.
For those who are planning on keeping the device in the car, Gtech offers a car accessory kit to go along with the Multi Mk2 (priced at £50). This includes 3 more attachments, but realistically the kit that it comes with will do just fine.
Another feature is the included scented cartridges. We repeat: scented cartridges. These slot into the middle of the cleaner and release a flowery scent around the room while you are cleaning.
ExperienceIn my time using the vacuum, I found it useful on multiple occasions. All of the random debris and dirt that seems to magically appear on a kitchen floor were easily dealt with – even the bits down the side of the fridge and in small gaps with the extension attached.
A hefty pile of soil was pulled up out of my carpet with surprising ease, which, I of course dropped on purpose for this test and not further proof of my clumsiness. And I found it had more than enough suction power to give the sofa a good clean, removing any hair, dirt and random bits that had attached themselves.
It performed in awkward cleaning spots, like up the stairs, in small gaps and those annoying cobwebs in corners and across the ceiling. Realistically, this is when it was best, for the quick cleans and awkward nooks.
The real test is cleaning out a car. The Gtech is perfectly suited here, light and small enough to carry around the vehicle, armed with the combination of the long attachment and the rolling vacuum part, all of the nooks and crannies of a vehicle were surprisingly easy to clean out.
Cleaning out a car showed one of the vacuum’s big selling points, offering enough suction power to pull out dirt that was deeply trodden in. It equally shows how annoying the battery life is, only getting halfway through a clean before needing a break to charge.
Throughout all of my uses of the vacuum, whether in a car, up the stairs, in the kitchen or outdoors, I did not once get a whiff of the scented cartridges that Gtech claims fill your home with heavenly smells.
Maybe I got unlucky here, or maybe my nose isn’t accustomed to these light scents, but I tried multiple cartridges and had no luck.
VerdictIt’s hard to find criticism in the Gtech Multi Mk2. Of course, there are more powerful vacuum cleaners out there, and ones that will better clean your whole house with better accuracy and a longer battery life.
But that doesn’t feel like what this is aimed at. Random spills, cleans of awkward spots, the car, cupboards and drawers were where this really thrived.
If you live in a small flat with not much space that needs cleaning, need a vacuum that can be grabbed in a dirt emergency – or just want something to deal with the sofas, cars and stray cobwebs in your life – the relatively affordable Gtech Multi Mk2 fits the bill.
Alternatives Shark SambaA similar size to the Gtech Multi Mk2, this vacuum cleaner from Shark is perfect for quick clean-ups and hard-to-reach places.
It comes with its own charging dock to keep it fully charged and neatly out of the way.
While it offers plenty of power for most small cleans, it does lack on the battery side, only running for 8 minutes at a time.
Miele Triflex HX2
The Miele Triflex HX2 is a serious bit of kit with a price to match.
Miele claims it is their most powerful vacuum to date, offering 3 in 1 flexibility with multiple forms.
This allows you to use it as a full-length vacuum with a long arm, a compact mode for small clean-ups and a more flexible mode to get under sofas and in tight gaps.
With a 60-minute run time, you shouldn’t have to charge too often, and the 99.99 per cent filtration captures fine dust, allergens and viruses.
Bosch Unlimited 7
The Bosch Unlimited 7 blends the best of both worlds, offering a powerful vacuum that is also flexible and portable.
With its array of attachments, you can easily get under chairs, sofas and tables, without having to get down to that level.
Equally, there are attachments for small gaps, or awkward spaces.
It has a 40 minute run-time, and automatically detects the kind of flooring you are on, matching the power and battery to this surface.
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Vmos Review: Running A Virtual Machine In Android
A virtual machine is an emulation of a computer system. I always run a virtual machine when I need to test a software or features that are only available on another OS. For example, on my Linux laptop, I run a Windows virtual machine and use it to test all Windows software and functionality. It is pretty easy to set up a virtual machine on desktop, too.
But what about running a virtual machine on your Android phone? Is that even possible? In this review we test VMOS, a virtual machine for Android, see how it performs and whether it is really useful to run a virtual machine on your phone.
Note:This is a sponsored article and was made possible by VMOS. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence, even when a post is sponsored.
VMOS allows you to run a virtual Android OS on your Android phone. As a virtual machine requires plenty of system resources, this will only work well on an Android phone with great specs. If your phone has less than 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, you won’t be able to run VMOS (I haven’t tried it with those specs, but your phone might crash).
There are a few benefits of running a virtual machine on your phone:
1. Run two instances of an app simultaneouslyThat is, if you have the needs to run several instances of an app. You might have two Facebook accounts – one for family and another for work – and want to access them at the same time. Or you probably have two instances of the same game running with different accounts. The best is to have access to two Google Play Stores so you can install different sets of apps for different Google accounts.
2. Run Google Play Store on Android phone that doesn’t support Google Play StoreIt is easy to associate Google Play store with Android phone, but there are plenty of Android phones that don’t come with support for it. This could be your Amazon phone or even the latest Huawei Mate 30 that is banned by the US government. By running VMOS as a virtual machine on your phone, you can have access to Google Play Store to install your apps.
3. Run Root apps without rooting your phone 4. App running in backgroundVMOS is always running in the background. If you have apps that you want to constantly run, VMOS is useful for that.
5. Run apps in Floating WindowIf you love to multitask, you can run VMOS in Floating Window mode (like watching video), and check your messages at the same time.
Get Started1. To get started, download and install the VMOS apk app from its website. Your phone needs to have at least 3GB ram and 32GB of free storage space for it to work.
2. Launch the VMOS app. On the first run, it will download and install the ROM to your phone. This will take a while.
On subsequent launches, it will just boot up the virtual machine, just like when you reboot your Android phone .
3. Once the VM finishes booting, it will launch as a full screen app with a home launcher. The interface is the same as any Android home screen.
4. You can swipe up the screen to access the app drawer. It is pretty barebones with only a few pre-installed apps.
5. You can also access the Settings of VMOS by selecting the Settings app.
The resolution setting allows you to configure the VM’s screen resolution. The default is 1080×2340 (this is properly tied to the screen size of your phone), but you can add a new resolution for it to run on.
The Floating Window setting allows you to configure if it should run in a floating window mode. The default is “On,” but you can easily toggle it off.
The “Virtual Button” setting is where you can turn off the floating button that is at the side of the screen. This is “On” by default.
And this is what the virtual button looks like. It functions as the VM navigation button, allowing you to “Go Back,” “Go Home” and see “Recent Apps.” You can also change the resolution or minimize the VM with a tap.
Going into the System Settings, you can easily see that this VM is based on Android 5.1.1. According to the developer, they are working on a VM based on Android 9 that should roll out soon.
6. To install apps in VMOS, you need to add an account in the Play Store in the VM. Once you install apps from the Play Store, you can use it just like the usual apps on your Android phone. Below is a screenshot showing two instances of Sudoku running: one in the VM and the other in the native Android system.
7. If you need to install apps that require root access, you have to enable it first. In the System Settings, tap seven times on the Build number to activate “Developer Options.” Then in the “Developer Options,” enable the “ROOT” option. You will need to restart VMOS after enabling root.
Some issues I found with VMOS1. On my phone that has 6GB of RAM, there are times when apps in VMOS are still running slow. Some of the apps took a few seconds to load and run.
2. The Internet access is spotty. It can work from the start, but the connection drops after a while. I need to turn off the Wi-Fi, and turn on again for the network to reconnect.
ConclusionPersonally, I have not found a use case for VMOS. In my years of using a smartphone, I have not had an instance where I needed to run a second instance of an app simultaneously. But that could be me and the way I am using my phone. It could be different for you. I do feel that on a tablet, or a phone with a large screen, VMOS can be a useful addition for you to multitask and access two different apps simultaneously.
Damien
Damien Oh started writing tech articles since 2007 and has over 10 years of experience in the tech industry. He is proficient in Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iOS, and worked as a part time WordPress Developer. He is currently the owner and Editor-in-Chief of Make Tech Easier.
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Secure Your Mobile Workforce With A Multi
In a complex world of mobile security, having the right mix of security features can make all the difference. That’s why you need is a multi-layered security plan to protect your mobile workforce and your corporate data. These plans are a best practice because they account for multiple attack vectors: device, human and infrastructure.
A lock screen with a secure passcode to physically lock down the device
Remote data wipe, so if one of your mobile devices is lost or stolen, your IT department can wipe it remotely to protect your corporate data
Corporate-approved apps curated from an enterprise app store
Secure containers like Samsung Knox Workspace to provide a secure workspace for your employees to access back-end corporate systems like your customer relationship management (CRM), analytics, collaboration and sales enablement tools
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Google Play Protect should be set by policy across your devices, so all app scanning becomes standard operating procedure
Encryption should be set on all your corporate devices to protect your corporate data if the device is lost or stolen
In addition to software-based security features and programs, your corporate policy should also pay attention to potential hardware-based measures. This includes components that can prevent rooting or jailbreaking on a device, or compatibility with biometric authentication such as iris or fingerprint scanning.
Here are three security considerations to take into account when rolling out devices to your end users:
1. Use Remote Configuration Tools
Knox Configure, a cloud-based solution for remote configuration, will give you the granular control over device configuration for your mobile workers. You should roll out your devices with a tool that can support connectivity settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, USB and SIM lock.
A benefit of using a configuration tool for multiple devices is that it allows IT managers to send out dynamic updates via service pushes. It also enables device feature restrictions, limiting avenues that employees can convey information — whether it’s screen capture, SMS/MSM, Wi-Fi or camera.
With your MDM, you’ll also be able to control app whitelisting/blacklisting, shared device and enterprise billing.
2. Institute an Employee Mobile Security Education Program
An important, but sometimes forgotten, element of multi-layered security for your mobile workforce is user education. Even with the latest security software, you still need to educate your employees about the security threats they’ll face, including downloading unvetted apps and managing unexpected file attachments.
Such user education enables you to develop a direct dialogue with your employees to trade best practices. It also gives your IT team better insights into how your employees conduct business on the devices you deploy.
Mobile security education shouldn’t stop at educating users about their new devices either. You should also look for ways to conduct follow-up security education and outreach for your users.
3. Develop and Deploy an Anti-Malware Strategy for Your Mobile Workforce
Malware remains an increasing threat to mobile devices and a challenge to even the most hardened multi-layered security plan. It’s not enough to install anti-malware software on your mobile devices. You need to also develop and release an anti-malware strategy with participation from your security staff, IT department, business users and other stakeholders. Your anti-malware strategy should include:
Mobile threat intelligence tools working in conjunction with your EMM platform.
Anti-malware software that’s part of your standard corporate device build and your bring your own device (BYOD) policy.
Corporate-sanctioned cloud services for file-sharing and collaboration.
Mobile security policies as part of an overall security framework.
Multi-Layered Security and Your Enterprise
Because your employees face constantly changing threat vectors, you need a multi-layered security approach including device-level security, EMM and user education. Furthermore, you need to be able to go back and revisit your security strategy to keep pace with changing technologies and threats.
Learn more about how Samsung Knox can fit into your multi-layered security plan, or download our free white paper on planning a CYOD policy from start to finish.
Hotel Housekeeping – Cleaning Equipment
Hotel Housekeeping – Cleaning Equipment
My father was a general manager with Hyatt, so we lived in the hotel so he would be close by if there were any problems. My mum was always adamant about us not abusing it. So I still had to clean my room. Housekeeping would never come and do it.
− Dianna Agron, American Actress, Singer, and Dancer.
The housekeeping staff needs to clean various guest rooms, guest bathrooms, and a number of public areas in the hotel. The staff needs to take the help of various cleaning equipment while trying to keep the hotel premises to the highest standard of appearance.
Today, there is a wide range of cleaning products available in the market.
Advantages of Cleaning Equipment
Equally effective for general as well as tougher cleaning tasks.
High cleaning capability.
Reduce work fatigue and increaseproductivity.
Save the time of hotel housekeeping staff.
High maneuverability.They can reach any corner or height of the room, which is otherwise difficult to reach.
Eco-friendly, widely available, and easy to operate.
They give protection from injuries occurring while cleaning when they are handled by using proper instructions.
Classification of Cleaning EquipmentThere are broadly categorized as follows −
Manual Cleaning EquipmentAs the name suggests, they are used manually to keep the surfaces clean. Some commonly used manual equipment are −
Abrasives − They are the sharpening stones or grit papers used to polish metal or wooden surfaces. There are various abrasives depending upon the size of grit and adhesion of grit particles on the paper.
Brushes − They are handheld flat brushes with bristles to dust the plain surfaces as well as the corners. They come with non-slip handles and stiff scratch-free bristles. They help removing stubborn dust.
Chambermaid’s Trolley/Housekeeping Trolley − This trolley is large enough to keep all the guest room and guest bathroom supplies in an organized manner. It makes the housekeeping staff to move it around and carry large number of items in one go while keeping and cleaning the guest rooms.
Dustbins − They are used to collect daily garbage produced in the hotel.
Dusting Cloths − They are soft cloths used for wiping the surface dust.
Dustpans − They are used to collect dust and garbage from the floor and putting it into the dustbin.
Janitor’s trolley − It is a trolley that stores cleaning supplies such as detergents, spray bottles, dustbin, mop, and dusting cloths, all in a compact manner. It can be moved around easily. It fulfills the challenge of modern day housekeeping in hotels.
Mops − There are various types of mops such as string mops, flat mops, dust mops, and synthetic mops. Mops are generally made of flat cotton strings or heavy-duty sponges fixed on the metal frames. The cotton mops have high absorbing ability but need more care unlike the synthetic mops that offer almost zero absorbing ability and very less maintenance.
Mop Wringer trolley − A mop bucket cart (or mop trolley) is a wheeled bucket that allows its user to wring out a wet mop without getting the hands dirty. The mops are squeezed between two surfaces to remove dirty water from it.
Scarifying machine − It is used for keeping gardens, golf courts, and lawn in the hotel premises. It cuts through the turf, and removes moss and dead grass. It helps grow spongy lawn. Scarifiers have fixed knife blades attached to the rotary cylinder. They cut through the grass by which the offshoots are separated into lots of individual plants. This helps to thicken up the turf and improve its health.
Spray Bottles − They are used to spray water or chemical solutions on the surface that needs cleaning. They are also used to spray water on the delicate flowers or leaves of flower arrangement.
Electric Cleaning EquipmentAs the name depicts, these equipment require electrical power to operate. They are operated either on AC power or on the battery. Some important electric equipment are −
Box Sweeper − It is electric sweeper that consists of a friction brush. The brush often is fit to revolve vertically or horizontally, when the equipment moves on the surface. It can clean floors as well as carpets. The wider the better is the box sweeper brush.
Vacuum Cleaner − It is again a majorly used equipment in hotel housekeeping. It comes with a suction motor fit in a case, a hose, and various attachment for delicate as well as tough cleaning requirements.
Polishing Machine − They are used to add a shine to the floors of most frequented areas of the hotel.
Scrubber − It is a floor care accessory that comes with handheld electrically operated scrubber. It is used where only mopping doesn’t suffice. It can scrub stubborn and sticky stains on the floors of cafeterias, restaurants, lobbies, and fitness areas where people can take food and beverages.
Vapor Cleaning Machine − They are used where the chemical odors are not desired. They are equipped for continuous operation. They heat up quickly and work with low amount of moisture. They kill the beg bugs and their eggs, the yielding a completely clean environment.
Cleaning Agents or ChemicalsApart from water and regular detergents, the housekeeping staff also uses cleaning chemicals, which are often available in the form of liquids, blocks, and powders.
Water − It is the most commonly used medium for cleaning and rinsing. The housekeeping staff needs to use only soft water because hard water cannot dilute detergents properly. Non-oily and non-greasy stains such as ink stains can be removed using water.
Vinegar − It is used in removing light stains in the bath.
Bathroom Cleaners − They come in liquid form for easy cleaning. They clean, descale, and disinfect the bathroom walls, bathtubs, bathroom flooring, sinks, and showers. They often contain phosphoric acid.
Clean Air Sprays − They are best for freshening the hotel corridors, washrooms, bathrooms, and reception areas. These sprays remove the pungent smell of tobacco, smoke, and organic wastes.
Degreaser − This is mainly used in bars to remove the marks of grease and lipstick that cannot be removed by traditional washing of glasses and cups. Degreaser restores the surface shine and transparency of the glasses and bowls.
Floor Cleaners and Sealers − One of the important tasks of hotel housekeeping is cleaning the floor periodically and keeping it sealed with the help of sealer of the right consistency for optimum maintenance. Some areas in the hotel are busy and bear heavy traffic such as lobby, corridors, parking areas, restaurants, and dining halls. Their floorings loses smoothness and shine. In such a case, the floor cleaners and sealers are used for restoring their look and shine.
Laundry Cleaners − They are liquid concentrates with variable amount of peroxide that removes tough stains, bleaches the linen, and enhances its whiteness.
A number of chemicals are used in dry-cleaning. They are camphor oil, turpentine spirits, benzene, kerosene and white gasoline, petroleum solvents such as naphtha blends, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, and liquid carbon dioxide. They remove the stains from silk tapestry without damaging the fibers.
Surface Sanitizers − They often come in the form of liquid concentrate. They are water-based and sanitize the surfaces without damaging their appearance. The sanitizers reduce the presence of bacteria to a great extent. They come with different concentrations and fragrances.
Toilet Blocks − They deodorize the toilets and leave them with a fresh smell. They come with two variants: continuous action and instant action. They contain oxidizing agents such as ozone, hydrogen peroxide, or chlorine that removes unpleasant organic odor from the surface of a material.
Toilet Cleaners − They are available in liquid form containing strong hydrochloric acid. They remove stains and plumbing scales easily, and restore the shine of their surface.
Carpet Cleaning Agents − Cleaning and maintaining the carpets are important tasks of hotel housekeeping. As suggested by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), carpet cleaning is complete when the following issues are tackled −
Soil containment
Vacuuming
Spotting
Interim cleaning
Restorative cleaning
Carpet cleaning chemicals are often low-moisture, fast-drying cleaners that take care of the above said issues effectively
Swimming Pool Cleaners − They are used for cleaning the swimming pool water. Some of them are TCCA-90 granules or tablets, SDIC, hydrochloric acid (HCL), liquid chlorine, and alum. The pool cleaning chemicals kill the bacterial and algae growth in the water.
The chemicals like Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate (SDIC) has 60% of chlorine content and is used worldwide for disinfecting water. The pool cleaning chemicals dissolve fast in water and provide quick cleaning results. The housekeeping staff needs to take extra care while cleaning baby pools using these cleaners.
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Nespresso Vertuo Pop Capsule Coffee Machine Review
Pros
Compact
Mess-free
Can be linked to app for updates
Cons
Only makes black coffee
Noisy
Small water tank
Extra functions are difficult to use
Our VerdictAs a straightforward capsule coffee machine, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop excels – it’s fast and consistently delivers a decent cup. But its multifunction button makes tailoring your coffee harder to do, and the small water tank and limited space below the spout make brewing long drinks a challenge.
If you’re a long coffee drinker, shopping around for a pod machine can be frustrating. Many will only brew shorter drinks, leaving large cups only half full. This is where the Nespresso Vertuo system has found its niche, delivering lungos and mugs full of coffee as well as morning espressos.
The Nespresso Vertuo Pop is the smallest of the family at only 25cm tall, enabling it to tuck below wall cabinets or into a cupboard in the most compact of kitchens. And while it won’t deliver the largest sizes – you’ll need the Vertuo Next for the XL brews – it’ll still produce long drinks packed with plenty of flavour.
Design and build
0.6 litre water tank
Small countertop footprint
Single button operation
To say that the Nespresso Vertuo Pop is minimal is something of an understatement. Besides its diminutive height, it’s just 13.6cm wide (although the depth is 42.6cm) and weighs only 3.5kg. Looks-wise, those who like colour are in luck as there’s a choice of six shades, although one of those is black. The others are white, red, blue, yellow and aqua.
The 600ml water tank is parked neatly at the back, while the left side is home to an internal used capsule container, which slides or tips out for emptying. At the front, you’ll find an optional drip tray/cup platform, though as the spout is low to start with, you’d probably only use this to raise up espresso cups.
It’s a mess-free machine. There’s never any need to fish out used capsules with your fingers – they can be tipped out of the container without being touched
The top of the machine is where the action happens. If you’re not familiar with the locking system for capsules, the design can be perplexing at first – to insert a capsule, you’ll need to turn the lever to unlock, before pushing it again to access the chamber inside, then lowering the head and locking it all into place.
Rachel Ogden / Foundry
There’s a single button for all of the machine’s features, including descaling, something which, along with the multi-language manual, makes getting comfy with its functionality quite difficult. While everyday brewing requires one push and you’re done, there’s an explainer about what all the different light blinks mean and how to get into different menus that makes you wish they’d added one or two more buttons or lights to the sleek exterior.
Performance and features
Black coffee only
Four drink sizes
Noisy in use
Unsurprisingly for such a small machine, there’s no milk functionality on the Nespresso Vertuo Pop – it’s all about black coffee. Brewing is straightforward – each capsule has a barcode, which tells the machine how to make it, so there’s no need to select a preferred cup size.
Depending on the capsule inserted, it’ll make four drink sizes, ranging from espresso (40ml) to a mug (230ml). Although you can stop dispensing early by pushing the button or tapping it again for more water, you’ll need to be quick: you’re granted 45 seconds after brewing has finished to do so.
The coffee made by the Vertuo Pop is perfectly good – not too hot, always with a frothy aromatic crema, and flavourful
The capsules are brewed using what Nespresso calls “centrifusion” – it’s spun as the coffee is made – with a spin afterwards to dry the capsule, resulting in less wet mess than many other pod machines.
As the head of the machine is raised, the capsule is ejected backwards into the internal container. This means it’s a mess-free machine. There’s never any need to fish out used capsules with your fingers – they can be tipped straight out of the container without being touched.
The other beauty of this system is that you won’t have to empty water out of the used capsule container. However, centrifusion is a noisy process and certain to wake up other members of your household if you’re up and making coffee early.
We tried making coffee with both Gran Lungo (150ml) and Mug (230ml) sized capsules. We liked that the Vertuo Pop heated up in seconds (often less than the manufacturer’s estimate of 30 seconds) and that you could pop in a capsule and it would start brewing when it was ready.
Another issue was the drip tray – it’s redundant unless you’re brewing into small cups, and even then struggles to stay attached to the machine – ours detached every time we moved the machine. Even without the drip tray, there’s not a lot of clearance below the spout for large mugs – we had to select those that would fit under as not all the mugs in our cupboard did.
This meant that once the cup was removed, we ended up with drips on the worktop.
Rachel Ogden / Foundry
Interestingly for an affordable coffee machine, the Vertuo Pop connects to the Nespresso app, which is easily done – but the reward is limited. You can’t tell it to start brewing at a certain time for example, or alter dispensing amounts from here.
What it mostly seems to do is allow system updates and tell you the status of the machine, although there are also handy videos under its help section, which are easier to follow than the included instructions.
Despite some shortcomings, the coffee made by the Vertuo Pop is perfectly good – not too hot, always with a frothy aromatic crema, and flavourful. Some of the capsules we tried had a slight bitter finish to them but always smelled enticing.
Brewing using the intense setting removed the bitter edge and brought out more of the coffee’s sweetness – we only wish it was simpler to select this every time.
Price and availabilityThe Vertuo Pop is widely available for £99-£100 in the UK. There’s little difference between most retailers’ standard prices but you can buy it from John Lewis (where, at the time of writing, you’ll also get 50 coffee capsules free), Argos and Very.
However, Amazon currently has a limited-time discount that’ll net you £10-£20 off, depending on the colour you want.
In the US, the Vertuo Pop+ is available only from Nespresso for $129.
VerdictIf you prize consistency and convenience above all else, you’re sure to love the sheer simplicity of the Nespresso Vertuo Pop. Everything has been done for you, from handling the mess of capsules and deciding how much water to use, to turning itself off after two minutes.
And, while you may not have the space for one of the larger Vertuo machines, the Pop’s small size means it’s perfect for those with limited kitchen space or a home office.
However, like all Vertuo machines, you’re limited to compatible capsules, rather than the original Nespresso system, which now offers choice from other roasters.
In addition to this, by making the Vertuo Pop small and simple, there have been concessions in practicality. These may not be an issue for those who only want their coffee hot, black and wet, and don’t mind keeping a water supply nearby.
But for busy households, all-day coffee drinkers and latte lovers, its limitations may prove a frustration too far. Ultimately, how much you love the Nespresso Vertuo Pop will come down to how much versatility you’re happy to sacrifice for the ease of good coffee with one tap.
The question may be whether one of the other Vertuo machines is right for you. Our main bugbear with this machine is its petite water tank. But we’ve also reviewed the Vertuo Next, which has a larger, one litre water tank you can use to fill a carafe, and the Vertuo Plus, which has a 1.2 litre water tank and can accomodate four cup sizes.
For more coffee machine options of all types, have a look at our round-up of the best coffee machines. And to see how the Vertuo Pop fares against other capsule coffee machines, browse the best pod coffee machines we’ve tested.
Oneplus 6 Performance Test: Packs A Mean Punch
One thing that OnePlus has always gotten right with its smartphones is performance. I have been using OnePlus devices since the OnePlus 3 and I have never suffered any lag or stutter, even after using the devices for over more than a year. In fact, my original OnePlus 3 is still going strong even after being my daily driver for the last two years. So, it came as a no surprise when I tested the OnePlus 6 and it handled everything that I threw at it with quite an ease. In a time where the prices of flagship devices are touching $1000 mark, OnePlus has managed to provide impeccable performance at its killer price. In this article, we are going to take a look at OnePlus’ latest device, the OnePlus 6, and find out if and how it manages to push the bar even further as we put it through our performance test:
OnePlus 6: The SpecsThe OnePlus 6 packs the top of the line hardware which provides it with enough capabilities to scream through any task that you want it to handle. For those who are interested in numbers, the OnePlus 6 brings the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor which is an octa-core processor with 4 high-performance cores clocked at 2.8 GHz and 4 energy efficient cores clocked at 1.7 GHz. OnePlus 6 pairs this chipset with Adreno 630 GPU, 6 GB of super-fast LPDDR4X RAM, and 64 GB of UFS 2.1 2-Lane storage which brings lightning fast file transfer speeds.
OnePlus 6 Performance Test: Oxygen OS OnePlus 6 Performance Test: BenchmarksWhile synthetic benchmarks never tell the whole story, they do paint a picture of the performance that you can expect from the device. We tested the OnePlus 6 on both Geekbench and AnTuTu and as expected, the OnePlus 6 scored at the top of the chart. You can see the scores in the picture below.
OnePlus 6 Performance Test: Real World PerformanceHonestly, as you can infer from the title of this post, the OnePlus 6 is a beast. The performance is so good that the phone just fades into the background and feels more like a portal for getting things done. Day-to-day tasks are handled in seconds and even playing major gaming titles such as PUBG mobile, Marvel Future Fight, and Asphalt 8, feels like a breeze. I tried really hard to make the OnePlus 6 miss one frame or show some lag, even for a second, but I failed. The OnePlus 6 gives one of the smoothest smartphone performance I have ever experienced.
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OnePlus 6 Performance Test: It Flies HighOnePlus smartphones have always delivered when it comes to performance, and the OnePlus 6 is the best performing smartphone from the OnePlus till date. Considering the OnePlus 6’s top of the line specs and nimble software, it was no surprise. If you are buying this phone, know that you are getting a lightning fast smartphone which is never going to disappoint you.
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