Month: November 2020

Manipulating text on your iPhone

This is really handy material. Enjoy. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-copy-and-paste-with-gestures-on-iphone How to copy and paste text using gestures on an iPhone, and edit text in an instant Emma Witman Oct 27, 2020, 9:12 PM It's not hard to use gestures to copy and paste on your iPhone. You can copy and paste text on your iPhone using gestures, … Continue reading Manipulating text on your iPhone →

Get rid of the arsenic on your rice

https://phys.org/news/2020-11-cooking-rice-arsenic-retains-mineral.html New way of cooking rice removes arsenic and retains mineral nutrients, study shows by University of Sheffield Credit: University of Sheffield Cooking rice in a certain way removes over 50 percent of the naturally occurring arsenic in brown rice, and 74 percent in white rice, according to new research. A new paper, released today … Continue reading Get rid of the arsenic on your rice →

George Clooney coming to Netflix in a new movie

https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/midnight-sky-netflix-trailer George Clooney Is the Last Man on Earth in the Trailer for Netflix's 'The Midnight Sky' The sci-fi epic arrives on Netflix on December 23. By Sadie Bell Published on 10/27/2020 at 11:45 AM On more than one account, it's felt like the world was bound to end this year—or if not in 2020, … Continue reading George Clooney coming to Netflix in a new movie →

Ina Garten’s Hash Browns are perfection

I Tried Ina Garten’s Trick for the Crispiest, Creamiest Hash Browns and They’re as Good as Promised by Grace Elkuspublished 3 days agoSaveCommentsWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. The perfect homemade hash browns have always eluded me. Is it better to roast or pan-fry? … Continue reading Ina Garten’s Hash Browns are perfection →

Apple has improved AppleCare

https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/apple-quietly-made-a-big-change-to-applecare-its-very-good-news-for-iphone-12-owners.html Apple Quietly Made a Big Change to AppleCare and It's Very Good News for iPhone Owners The iPhone maker increased the number of accidental damage incidents covered under its extended warranty program. By Jason Aten, Tech columnist@jasonaten Getty Images If you're an iPhone user, Apple just gave you some very good news. Well, that … Continue reading Apple has improved AppleCare →

Why does almost everyone wake up at 3am?

First and second sleep, described here, was only one of the differences between sleeping patterns hundreds of years ago and sleeping patterns now. My personal favorite is that it was common in households with many people for everyone to sleep sitting up -- and at both ends of the bed. That allowed twice the number … Continue reading Why does almost everyone wake up at 3am? →

Dark Sky gets 1st update since Apple acquisition

During the early days of the Apple Watch, this app was one of the few that was a must addition. Will be interesting to see what Apple does with its popularity. https://9to5mac.com/2020/11/02/dark-sky-first-update-since-apple-purchase/

Tips on cleaning out your iCloud backup

Apple's iCloud backup is very convenient but it's also remarkably easy to overfill if you don't check your settings. Here's an easy step-by-step. https://smartnews.link/news/BQTL Is your Apple iCloud storage full? Here’s how to free up space By Mike Jennings 2 days ago Apple iCloud Drive is superb for macOS and iOS users, but it can … Continue reading Tips on cleaning out your iCloud backup →

NPR: how mailed in ballots will be handled in six key states

https://www.npr.org/2020/10/31/929628299/with-deluge-of-mail-ballots-heres-when-to-expect-election-results-in-6-key-state?ft=nprml&f=1001 With Deluge Of Mail Ballots, Here's When To Expect Election Results In 6 Key States October 31, 20207:00 AM ET Sam Gringlas Election workers sort ballots at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office in Phoenix. Mail-in ballots in Arizona are already being counted. Matt York/AP For months now, election officials have cautioned that the winner … Continue reading NPR: how mailed in ballots will be handled in six key states →

When will we know whether it’s Biden or Trump? Watch these states

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-11-01/vote-counting-absentee-ballot-rules-battleground-states? When will you know if Biden or Trump wins? Look to these battleground states By Arit JohnStaff Writer  Nov. 1, 202010:49 AM A record number of Americans — more than 59 million — have returned absentee ballots for the general election, after states expanded mail voting in an attempt to reduce the spread of the … Continue reading When will we know whether it’s Biden or Trump? Watch these states →

How long will vote counting take?

Copying this here as a public service to save you time searching for a really solid source. How Long Will Vote Counting Take? Estimates and Deadlines in All 50 States By Alicia Parlapiano Updated Oct. 28 Although many winners may quickly be evident on election night, the increase in mail voting because of the pandemic is expected … Continue reading How long will vote counting take? →