Sometimes small changes can sometimes be truly annoying. Both of these qualify. https://bgr.com/2019/10/04/ios-13-bugs-problems-how-to-fix-rearrange-apps-cursor/ Two big changes in iOS 13 are making iPhone users furious, but I’ll show you how to fix them Zach Epstein @zacharye October 4th, 2019 at 8:21 AM Share Tweet Apple still has one more big event next month, during which the … Continue reading Reversing two changes made by iOS 13
Month: October 2019
This way of opening your car door might save a life
Living in Manhattan where both the bicycle and motor vehicle traffic is heavy, injuries to bicyclists from rapidly opened vehicle doors is way too common. This method of opening your door is easy and virtually ensures that you will not "door" some hapless rider. https://considerable.com/dutch-reach/ Open your car door with your right hand — it might … Continue reading This way of opening your car door might save a life
Younger than retirement? These simple numbers show how much 15% of your income will be worth by then
These are simple numbers but aren't easy. Most people cringe at the mere concept of saving 15% of their income. What is even more frightening about this presentation is it shows how much income and what average rate of return you need to retire with a million dollars -- a barely adequate amount for generations … Continue reading Younger than retirement? These simple numbers show how much 15% of your income will be worth by then
DiGiorno pizzas impressed this food critic
My internet grocer doesn't offer DiGorno pizzas so I haven't eaten them recently. When I last did, I was as impressed as this author. https://www.bonappetit.com/story/digiorno-crispy-pan-pizza The Frozen Pizza That Won Over This Pizza Snob Just look at that golden brown crust! By Adam Rapoport October 2, 2019 Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Pearl … Continue reading DiGiorno pizzas impressed this food critic
New feature with Apple WatchOS 6.0 — AQI
https://www.businessinsider.my/what-is-aqi-on-apple-watch/ ‘What is AQI on an Apple Watch?’: How to view the Air Quality Index on your Apple Watch with the AQI complication Dave Johnson, Business Insider US September 30, 2019 The AQI complication on an Apple Watch measures the Air Quality Index in your area. Robert Galbraith/Reuters Your Apple Watch can display the AQI … Continue reading New feature with Apple WatchOS 6.0 — AQI
The machine for cleaning the Plastic Patch in the Pacific is working
Six years ago, a teenager proposed a way of cleaning up the patch of plastic and garbage in the Pacific that's twice the size of Texas. The first couple of prototypes didn't work. But now they have a successful model. Read on. https://www.businessinsider.com/ocean-cleanup-catches-plastic-great-pacific-garbage-patch-2019-10 The massive plastic-cleaning device invented by a 25-year-old is finally catching trash … Continue reading The machine for cleaning the Plastic Patch in the Pacific is working
Farmer’s Almanac predicting cold winter with above-normal precipitation in Northeast
This winter's long-term forecast has been announced for all the United States. Manhattan and the Northeast will have a more normal cold and precipitation-heavy end of January into February. First below is that forecast. Underneath that is the Accuweather forecast for all of the United States https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/accuweathers-2019-2020-us-winter-forecast/592125 Even tho the accuracy of such predictions is … Continue reading Farmer’s Almanac predicting cold winter with above-normal precipitation in Northeast
If you use Reminders, iOS 13 has done you dirt by wiping them out
Why Your Apple Reminders Disappeared in iOS 13 Mike Epstein Wednesday 2:45PM Screenshot: Mike EpsteinApple Reminders is in the process of getting a big overhaul this year. The new version is available now on iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, and will arrive on macOS when the Catalina update hits this month. It looks better and … Continue reading If you use Reminders, iOS 13 has done you dirt by wiping them out
Americans don’t yet grasp the cost of fighting climate change
Scientists are making headway on persuading even the most irrational of climate change deniers that facts override opinions. But only a small percentage of those who want to DO SOMETHING realize the true cost of making a significant difference. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-09-30/americans-fear-climate-change-and-the-cost-of-fighting-it?srnd=opinion Americans Fear Climate Change and the Cost of Fighting It Concern is one thing. Paying … Continue reading Americans don’t yet grasp the cost of fighting climate change
Grammar rules have changed if you went to school before 1980
The English language is an odd but wonderful thing.https://considerable.com/grammar-rules-changed/ 9 grammar rules that have changed since you were in school Mistakes you may have been marked down for in the 1950s, '60s, and '70s may no longer be considered mistakes at all. by Arika Okrent •September 27, 2019 Back in the 19th century, some grammar teachers … Continue reading Grammar rules have changed if you went to school before 1980
Why even Russia now knows there’s a climate crisis
It's truly sad that even Russia has changed its stance on whether there's a climate crisis. Meanwhile, the U.S. government and its fossil fuel-related businesses are ignoring even the medium-term problems that the climate crisis present. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-09-29/climate-change-russia-s-oil-and-gas-heartlands-are-under-threat Why Vladimir Putin Suddenly Believes in Global Warming Russia was happy that global warming opened up Arctic oil, but … Continue reading Why even Russia now knows there’s a climate crisis
How did the Apple Watch wind up focusing on health issues?
If you've been wondering how the Apple Watch has gradually moved more and more to helping measure health, this will intrigue. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/apple-watch-health-heart-world-day-jeff-wiliams-interview-features-a9124601.html How the heart became the centre of the Apple Watch On the eve of World Heart Day, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams talked exclusively to The Independent about the versatility of the … Continue reading How did the Apple Watch wind up focusing on health issues?
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