Forbes is rarely heard to say anything nice about Apple or its products. But here's an exception. Please note the iPhone 12 (not Pro or Pro Max) will suit most buyers very well, excepting those who are photography nuts or simply must have the latest and greatest. This review should not entice you to spend … Continue reading Rave review for iPhone 12 Pro Max from Forbes
Month: November 2020
How to use the new control center in Mac’s OS 11 Big Sur
https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/11/16/how-to-use-control-center-in-macos-11-big-sur How to use Control Center in macOS 11 Big Sur By William Gallagher | 1 day ago E-mail Facebook Twitter Reddit The new Control Center in macOS Big Sur is a very convenient grouping of commonly-used functions, plus it's now easy to drag those controls out to the menu bar. It's just far … Continue reading How to use the new control center in Mac’s OS 11 Big Sur
Four variations on green bean casserole with crispy onions
First, the comparative article URL: https://www.thekitchn.com/green-bean-casserole-recipe-reviews-23095185 and the article describing the favorite version without giving the actual recipe. Since it does give more than enough hints to improve Your version, I'm including it anyway. https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/11/green-bean-casserole-with-crispy-onions/
Trader Joe’s can help you put together a lovely small Thanksgiving
Since this article features illustrations from Instagram, you'll need to click thru if you'd like ideas for a very fine Thanksgiving for one. https://www.buzzfeed.com/farrahpenn/trader-joes-thanksgiving-items
How to clean and maintain your non-disposable face masks
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/11/13/934504830/coronavirus-faq-how-do-i-clean-my-mask-washing-machine-oven-broccoli-steamer Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Clean My Mask — Washing Machine? Oven? Broccoli Steamer? November 13, 20205:17 PM ET Sheila Mulrooney Eldred Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with … Continue reading How to clean and maintain your non-disposable face masks
What not reading fiction can do
There are two clear dividing lines -- those who do or do not live with pets, and those who do or do not read anything but periodicals like newspapers and magazines. This article does a very nice job of a further split between those who never read fiction and those who do. Studies reflect that … Continue reading What not reading fiction can do
A COVID-fighting tool on your phone — just turn it on
Click thru for the illustrations altho all you really need to download the app for your state and turn it on. It's that simple. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/11/18/coronavirus-app-exposure-alerts/ A covid-fighting tool is buried in your phone. Turn it on. Millions of Americans now have access to free, anonymous coronavirus exposure notifications. Too bad so few people use them. … Continue reading A COVID-fighting tool on your phone — just turn it on
How to say “no” gracefully to holiday get-togethers
Protect yourself and others by staying in your own nest for the holidays. No outside guests other than by phone or the computer is likely to save lives. Nervous About Get-Togethers Because of Rising Covid Cases? Here’s How to Say No Gracefully Higher virus rates and colder weather are making social interactions riskier. But there … Continue reading How to say “no” gracefully to holiday get-togethers
A movie to watch that hasn’t gotten enough attention
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/nov/16/and-breathe-normally-iceland-film? My streaming gem: why you should watch And Breathe Normally Continuing our series of writers highlighting lesser-known films available to stream is a recommendation for a humane and thoughtful Icelandic drama Babetida Sadjo and Patrik Nokkvi Petursson in And Breathe Normally, Ísold Uggadóttir’s little-seen but stunning debut feature film from 2018. Photograph: Everett Collection/AlamyGeorge … Continue reading A movie to watch that hasn’t gotten enough attention
How to manage Thanksgiving safely
https://www.wsj.com/articles/traveling-for-thanksgiving-during-the-pandemic-heres-how-to-stay-safe-11604700043 Traveling for Thanksgiving During the Covid Pandemic? Here’s How to Stay Safe The Covid pandemic has thrown uncertainty into this year’s celebrations. Here are tips for those who are getting on the road—or staying at home By WSJ Staff Nov. 6, 2020 5:00 pm ET LAST YEAR’S holiday travel concerns? Traffic, lines at the airport and … Continue reading How to manage Thanksgiving safely
Beloved store back from the dead
Whoever thought Tower Records would return? This Beloved '90s Store Is Back From the Dead Fourteen years after filing for bankruptcy, the iconic music chain has found new life online. By Paul Thompson November 16, 2020 Tata Chen / Shutterstock Since it first opened in the back of a Sacramento drugstore in 1960, Tower Records … Continue reading Beloved store back from the dead
Can’t rely on a negative test result to go out and socialize
Many people are now getting COVID tests and assuming they're a free pass to do whatever they want. Tests simply aren't that reliable nor do they apply for more than the time at which they were given. Caution is needed. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-11-16/some-in-l-a-are-getting-covid-19-tests-so-they-can-party-socialize-officials-call-this-a-disaster? Some in L.A. are getting COVID-19 tests so they can party, socialize. Officials call … Continue reading Can’t rely on a negative test result to go out and socialize
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