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Paper masks protect others, need N95 to protect yourself & more tips

The protective surgical masks seen everywhere these days are NOT what you want if those around you are sick. Read on for more tips. Smart Travel Planning in the Time of Coronavirus What you need to know to assess the pros, cons and potential complications of a trip far from home Travelers wearing protective surgical … Continue reading Paper masks protect others, need N95 to protect yourself & more tips →

Good tech passwords don’t have to be impossible to remember

Am always happy to advertise this method of picking a password as it promotes picking a secure password rather than giving up on remembering one of random letters, numbers, and symbols. These passwords are just as secure as the impossible ones and a whole lot easier to use. https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2020/02/22/the-fbi-wants-you-to-stop-using-passwords-and-do-this-instead/ Editors' Pick Feb 22, 2020, 06:43am … Continue reading Good tech passwords don’t have to be impossible to remember →

Google has already updated its brand new Google Maps redesign

[from story] It was just days ago that Google unveiled a brand new Google Maps design in celebration of the app's 15th anniversary. The redesign is meant to offer a cleaner interface, with the most important change concerning the bottom menu. — Read on bgr.com/2020/02/21/google-maps-directions-update-go-replaces-commute-menu-in-ui-redesign/

U.S. Government Says Update Chrome 80 As High-Rated Security Flaws Found

[from Forbes] The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is encouraging Google users to update again just weeks after the Chrome 80 release. Here’s what you need to know. — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2020/02/22/google-chrome-80-security-warning-us-government-says-update-again/

Dangerous drought, early wildfires ahead in CA after rainless February.

[their synopsis] California is headed toward drought conditions as February, typically the state's wettest month, passes without a drop of rain. The lack of rainfall could lead to early fire conditions. With no rain predicted for the next week, it looks as if this month will be only the second time in 170 years that … Continue reading Dangerous drought, early wildfires ahead in CA after rainless February. →

The Best Books on Pandemics | Five Books Expert Recommendations

As coronavirus takes the world by storm, Christian W. McMillen, historian & expert on the history of disease, recommends the five best books on pandemics. — Read on fivebooks.com/best-books/pandemics-christian-w-mcmillen/

Everything you want to know about NY’s plastic bag ban

Single-Use Plastic Bags Will be Banned Starting March 1; Why It Might Be Tougher for Men Posted on February 18, 2020 at 10:20 am by Carol Tannenhauser, West Side Rag Plastic bags at Fairway. By Lisa Kava If you don’t own reusable shopping bags, now is the time to invest in some. You may also … Continue reading Everything you want to know about NY’s plastic bag ban →