http://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/29/technology/namedrop-apple-iphone-police.html Don’t Be Afraid of the iPhone’s NameDrop Feature, Experts Say Police departments have issued warnings about a new Apple setting that lets users exchange contact information by bringing their devices together. Tech experts say the fears are overblown. By Jesus Jiménez, published Nov. 29, 2023 Police departments from New Jersey to California have been sounding … Continue reading Stop worrying about using Apple iPhone’s Name Drop
Month: December 2023
Four lucrative tax deductions that seniors often overlook
https://apple.news/A5olUuLbXT16Z-BAkvldn9 Four Lucrative Tax Deductions That Seniors Often Overlook There are a host of tax breaks available to retirees and older Americans, but they’re easy to miss By Lori Ioannou, published in the Wall Street Journal, Nov. 29, 2023 9:00 pm ET Many older Americans are missing out on valuable tax breaks offered by the IRS, … Continue reading Four lucrative tax deductions that seniors often overlook
Update your iPhone’s software NOW
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2023/11/30/ios-1712-apple-suddenly-releases-urgent-update-for-all-iphone-users iOS 17.1.2: Apple Suddenly Releases Urgent Update For All iPhone Users David Phelan, Senior Contributor This post was updated on November 30, 2023, to add Apple’s security notes and details of what it means. The iOS 17.1.1 iPhone update landed on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Just three weeks later, Apple has delivered its next … Continue reading Update your iPhone’s software NOW
Air pollution from fossil fuels kills 5 million people a year
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/29/air-pollution-from-fossil-fuels-kills-5-million-people-a-year Air pollution from fossil fuels ‘kills 5 million people a year’ Of more than 8 million deaths worldwide from outdoor air pollution, 61% linked to fossil fuels, finds study Andrew Gregory, Health editor, published Wed 29 Nov 2023 18.30 EST Air pollution from fossil fuel use is killing 5 million people worldwide every year, a … Continue reading Air pollution from fossil fuels kills 5 million people a year
Booker Prize winner named for dystopian novel “Prophet Song”
http://www.npr.org/2023/11/26/1215303899/paul-lynch-booker-prize-prophet-song-dublin-ireland Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for dystopian novel 'Prophet Song' NOVEMBER 26, 20238:32 PM ET By The Associated Press Paul Lynch, winner of the 2023 Booker Prize, celebrates shortly after the announcement in London on Sunday. Alberto Pezzali/AP LONDON — Irish writer Paul Lynch won the Booker Prize for fiction on Sunday with what judges … Continue reading Booker Prize winner named for dystopian novel “Prophet Song”
NYC’s congestion pricing details in final stages with $15 toll likely
$15 Tolls Likely for Nation’s First Congestion Pricing Program New York wants to discourage drivers from contributing to some of the world’s heaviest traffic. After decades of delays, the plan is nearly a reality. The congestion pricing program in New York is filling in its final details, with an advisory group unveiling a recommended pricing … Continue reading NYC’s congestion pricing details in final stages with $15 toll likely
Deleting space guzzling MacOS Sonoma live wallpapers once downloaded
https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos-sonoma/tips/how-to-delete-macos-sonomas-live-wallpapers [click thru for helpful illustrations not included below] How to delete macOS Sonoma's live wallpapers Chip Loder | Nov 28, 2023 Apple added dynamic desktop wallpapers in macOS Sonoma, but not everyone wants them. Here's how to remove the new additions from your Mac. The Mac has supported the ability to change your desktop's background image for … Continue reading Deleting space guzzling MacOS Sonoma live wallpapers once downloaded
Taylor Swift Era Tour movie will stream beginning December 13th
variety.com/2023/music/news/taylor-swifts-streaming-eras-tour-film-extra-songs-1235809590/ [places to watch the movie bolded below] Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Film to Be Released for Streaming in December, With Three Extra Songs By Chris Willman, Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Powered by Trinity Audio Taylor Swift announced Monday morning that her “Eras Tour” film will be released for streaming on her birthday, Dec. 13 — … Continue reading Taylor Swift Era Tour movie will stream beginning December 13th
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