Month: January 2021

Spirit Awards nominees named

https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/2021-film-independent-spirit-award-nominations-announced/ So! Without further delay, here are this year’s nominees: BEST FEATURE (Award given to the producer) FIRST COW Producers: Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino, Anish Savjani MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM Producers: Todd Black, Denzel Washington, Dany Wolf MINARI Producers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Christina Oh NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS Producers: Sara Murphy, Adele Romanski NOMADLAND Producers: Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey, Frances … Continue reading Spirit Awards nominees named →

Apple says to update your iPhone’s or iPad’s software NOW

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/26/tech/iphone-ipad-ios-14-4-update/index.html You should update your iPhone right now By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Updated 7:42 PM EST, Tue January 26, 2021 (CNN Business)Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to promptly update their operating systems to fix security bugs that may have already been exploited by hackers. On its support webpage, the company said three … Continue reading Apple says to update your iPhone’s or iPad’s software NOW →

5 Historical spy thrillers with real events behind them

https://bookriot.com/historical-spy-thrillers/? FIVE HISTORICAL SPY THRILLERS BASED (IN PART) ON REAL EVENTS Ann Foster Jan 21, 2021This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. So the thing about being a spy is, when you’re very good at it, nobody knows your name or what you’ve done. The few … Continue reading 5 Historical spy thrillers with real events behind them →

Here’s how to switch the SIM card in an iPhone

These instructions are excellent, but the only time I've ever needed to switch a SIM card is when traveling abroad. The other common reason is adding time to a prepaid but I can't quite get my mind around an iPhone used as a burner. https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/01/19/how-to-take-sim-card-out-of-iphone How to take SIM card out of iPhone by William … Continue reading Here’s how to switch the SIM card in an iPhone →

Good news — CBS All Access to change its name and expand its content

https://www.reviewgeek.com/68053/goodbye-cbs-all-access-hello-paramount-and-tons-of-new-content/ Goodbye CBS All Access, Hello Paramount+ And Tons of New Content JOSH HENDRICKSON@canterrainJAN 19, 2021, 1:28 PM EST | 1 min read How many streaming services does anyone really need? And how specialized do you want them? That’s the big question for streaming these days, and thus far it’s hard to justify a CBS-specific service … Continue reading Good news — CBS All Access to change its name and expand its content →

Amanda Gorman’s poetry will be published by Viking Books in September

https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/read-amanda-gormans-inauguration-poem-the-hill-we-climb/ Read Amanda Gorman’s Inauguration Poem, ‘The Hill We Climb’ The 22-year-old L.A. native captured the national moment in her new work By Brittany Martin -January 20, 2021 Poet Amanda Gorman delivered an inauguration poem from the steps of the United States Capitol which powerfully captured the national mood. Titled “The Hill We Climb,” the piece was … Continue reading Amanda Gorman’s poetry will be published by Viking Books in September →

If you enjoy Jason Statham’s movies, here’s one you missed

An Overlooked Jason Statham Movie Just Hit Netflix By DOUG NORRIE | 2 DAYS AGO Jason Statham has made a career making high-action, high-octane movies that usually pit him against large groups of bad guys looking to take him down. It’s been a formula that’s served him very well over the years with a number of hit movies … Continue reading If you enjoy Jason Statham’s movies, here’s one you missed →

What to do if you’ve forgotten the password for your Apple ID

This writer for Apple Insider does a fine job of explaining things in sufficient detail for anyone to accomplish the described task. A rare talent. https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/01/18/what-to-do-when-you-forgot-your-apple-id-password What to do when you forgot your Apple ID password by William Gallagher, January 18, 2021   E-mailFacebook Twitter Reddit Apple gives you many different ways to recover a lost Apple ID … Continue reading What to do if you’ve forgotten the password for your Apple ID →

Guardian UK’s review of “Lupin”

Since the first reviews, "Lupin" has skyrocketed in popularity, already jumping past both "The Queen's Gambit" and "Bridgertons" in viewership. This more detailed review explains why. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/jan/19/lupin-netflix-surprise-hit-france-omar-sy How France's Lupin became the surprise Netflix hit of the season The charming series combines Ocean’s Eleven’s slickness with the implausibility of National Treasure to become the first … Continue reading Guardian UK’s review of “Lupin” →

Keeping up daily routines can help reduce stress, minimize depression

https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/benefits-of-routines Your Daily Routines Aren’t Mundane—They’re Actually Keeping You Sane and Healthy (It's Science) There’s a reason you keep being told to “create a routine.”By Lindsay Tigar January 14, 2021 Ask any doctor, therapist, or wildly successful entrepreneur, and they'll swear by the myriad benefits of setting and sticking to a routine. Even if you're a little more … Continue reading Keeping up daily routines can help reduce stress, minimize depression →

Password managers for the harried

I'd add SplashID to this list. It offers a lifetime license rather than a subscription, it's remarkably easy to read, and I've found it to be very reliable. It's important not only to record your passwords but also to make sure they're secure. Use https://ww.security.org/how-secure-is-my-password/ to check the password you intend to use to see … Continue reading Password managers for the harried →

Regular Amazon customer? Tips to save time and money

Regardless of whether you enjoy shopping or not, it's more or less inevitable that you'll do some buying thru Amazon. If that's true for you, here are a few personal techniques I use to save time and money. First, if you don't already have one, get the Amazon VISA card issued by Chase. You can … Continue reading Regular Amazon customer? Tips to save time and money →