Using Fitness+ requires iOS 14.3 and an Apple Watch with WatchOS 7.2. The Apple Watch SE may be just the right option for this if you don't have one yet. https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/start-workouts-apple-fitness-plus/ How to Start Workouts In Apple Fitness+ Monday December 14, 2020 1:49 PM PST by Juli Clover Apple Fitness+ is Apple's latest subscription service, offering home … Continue reading How to start workouts with Apple Fitness+
Month: December 2020
Oscar for Best Picture may go to a movie from a streaming service
Even tho all the actors mentioned in "Mank" in this article are male, there's quite a bit of talk about Amanda Seyfried. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/29/movies/amanda-seyfried-mank.html https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/nov/30/and-the-oscar-goes-to-a-movie-by-a-streaming-platform? And the Oscar goes to ... a movie by a streaming platform? With online releases eligible in this Covid-affected year, this might finally be the moment for Netflix or Amazon to … Continue reading Oscar for Best Picture may go to a movie from a streaming service
Receiving the vaccine doesn’t mean you can give up your mask
Receiving the vaccine will mean you are far less likely to get COVID=19. If you do, you may not have any symptoms but your experience is almost certain to be less severe. Because you can still get COVID tho, you still need to wear a mask in case the person near you has not yet … Continue reading Receiving the vaccine doesn’t mean you can give up your mask
Yes, it IS hard to get your pet in to see the vet
A few comments on my personal experiences. First, I give my cat weekly allergy shots (she also takes Zyrtec at the height of pollen season) but I had to schedule her to see the vet before they'd clear a new vial of serum. Payment for both services and serum were due immediately but the vet … Continue reading Yes, it IS hard to get your pet in to see the vet
Amazon under pressure to sell its e-books to libraries
The work product of several of my favorite authors (Mark Dawson, for instance) who publish under Amazon's Kindle Unlimited program and other Amazon e-book umbrellas are unavailable from my local library. That limitation has been largely ignored until now. https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/528280-amazon-under-pressure-to-lift-ban-on-e-book-library-sales Amazon under pressure to lift ban on e-book library sales BY REBECCA KLAR - 12/02/20 06:00 AM EST … Continue reading Amazon under pressure to sell its e-books to libraries
WatchOS 7.2 improves ECG and adds Fitness+
This update is being released concurrently with iOS 14.3 which is describing as adding Apple's Fitness+ to your iPhone and Apple TV. This description is a bit confusing because what actually happens on your iPhone is that the Activity app is renamed to Fitness and Fitness+ workouts are under a new tab within what used … Continue reading WatchOS 7.2 improves ECG and adds Fitness+
Where to get your COVID test without waiting
Even tho this article's tips are NYC-specific, many of these ideas can be applied to virtually any urban setting in the United States. I've also included a notice from my local Community Board with additional helpful info. https://www.curbed.com/article/nyc-coronavirus-test-without-long-lines.html? DEC. 11, 2020 Here’s Where to Get a COVID Test Without Waiting for Hours By Caroline SpivackThe line … Continue reading Where to get your COVID test without waiting
HBO Max new shows another reason to consider subscribing
Even tho this is a remarkably exuberant view of what's available on HBO Max, it's worth a look if you've been considering subscribing to get the movies that will be available there this coming year at the same time as they open in movie theaters. https://bgr.com/2020/12/12/most-watched-tv-shows-right-now-on-hbo-max-netflix-disney-plus-december-2020/ HBO Max is crushing it right now because of … Continue reading HBO Max new shows another reason to consider subscribing
Why the return of the Mac opening chime matters
Why the return of the Mac’s startup chime is a big deal Friday, December 4, 2020 4:50 pm Jason Aten for Business Insider Back in 2016, for some unknown reason, Apple decided to kill the Mac’s startup chime at the ripe old age of 32. Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus even put together a tribute video … Continue reading Why the return of the Mac opening chime matters
Ideas for reasonably priced (or on sale), well-liked holiday gifts
Here are two handy lists to skim of excellent options for holiday gifts: https://www.buzzfeed.com/emmalord9/products-reviewers-say-loved-everything https://www.bustle.com/life/60-gifts-that-are-best-sellers-on-amazon-because-theyre-actually-life-changing-19362590 https://nymag.com/strategist/2020/12/things-on-sale-youll-actually-want-from-sonos-to-jacquemus.html
A series that calls for binge streaming with 3 bottles of wine
ttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/dec/09/ridley-scott-sci-fi-epic-raised-by-wolves-watch-it-three-bottles-of-wine Ridley Scott on sci-fi epic Raised By Wolves: 'Watch it with three bottles of wine!' Stuart Heritage, @stuheritageWed 9 Dec 2020 01.00 EST ‘I don’t know if anyone’s fully nailed what it’s about it yet’ … Raised By Wolves. Photograph: Coco Van Oppens The director is returning to TV after 50 years, with a drama … Continue reading A series that calls for binge streaming with 3 bottles of wine
Geez, is there any distance that’s COVID safe?
These studies indicate that air circulation is as important as distance when inside. Nasty. https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-12-09/five-minutes-from-20-feet-away-south-korean-study-shows-perils-of-indoor-dining-for-covid-19 Infected after 5 minutes, from 20 feet away: South Korea study shows coronavirus’ spread indoors By VICTORIA KIMDEC. 9, 202011:23 AMSEOUL — Dr. Lee Ju-hyung has largely avoided restaurants in recent months, but on the few occasions he’s dined out, he’s developed … Continue reading Geez, is there any distance that’s COVID safe?
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