Wonderful interview by Michelle Obama of Amanda Gorman

In Time magazine, February 15, 2021 'Unity with purpose' Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman in conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama Amanda Gorman captivated the world when she read her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ Jan. 20 Inauguration ceremony. Sitting just feet away from the 22-year-old … Continue reading Wonderful interview by Michelle Obama of Amanda Gorman →

Apple Watch users now exceed 100 million

As someone who has worn one from the beginning (I now switch off between a 4 and a 5, I think Apple Watches are not flawless but they do provide a collection of features I find invaluable. Making sure the Fitness circles close each day is addictive. My main physical activity, with the gyms unavailable … Continue reading Apple Watch users now exceed 100 million →

A powerful, beautiful movie you can watch now — “The Dig”

‘The Dig’ Review: Unearthing a Glittering Tale Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan star as the duo behind a major archaeological discovery, a real event that astounded British scholars on the eve of World War II By Joe Morgenstern, Jan. 28, 2021 4:33 pm ET Every now and then a film comes along—not a great one, necessarily—that … Continue reading A powerful, beautiful movie you can watch now — “The Dig” →

Add 2020 iPad Air wallpaper to your device

The copying is best done by opening the URL below rather than from the link inside the article. Will take you to beautiful, downloadable wallpaper in both the light and dark versions for the steel grey, silver, rose gold, sky-blue, and light green colors for the 2020 iPad Air. 9to5mac.com/2020/09/18/download-2020-ipad-air-wallpapers/ Download the new 2020 iPad … Continue reading Add 2020 iPad Air wallpaper to your device →

Bizarre CDC announcement for those who have gotten their second vaccine shot

https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/10/health/covid-vaccinated-quarantine-cdc-guidance/index.html Fully vaccinated people can skip Covid quarantines, CDC says By Maggie Fox, CNN Updated 9:19 PM ET, Wed February 10, 2021 (CNN)People who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus -- right now that means with two doses of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine -- can skip quarantine if they are exposed to someone infected … Continue reading Bizarre CDC announcement for those who have gotten their second vaccine shot →

How can I be sure if my iPhone’s camera or microphone is on?

https://www.komando.com/kims-column/know-when-your-phone-is-spying/757249/ The new trick to know when your phone’s camera or mic is being used BY KIM KOMANDO, KOMANDO.COM • OCTOBER 3, 2020 At dinner, I mentioned that I would like to go hiking in Patagonia. I never searched for these trips or anything like it. Yet, an hour later, I started getting ads on my … Continue reading How can I be sure if my iPhone’s camera or microphone is on? →

How much walking do you need?

The verdict is in: You need to walk this many minutes a day to stay healthy Christy Burton February 9, 2021 You often hear about how important it is to get exercise in daily, whether that be an at-home workout or lifting weights. Perhaps, even more frequently as of late, you hear about the importance … Continue reading How much walking do you need? →

A wonderful gesture keeps one small business alive for a little longer

I love this gesture. I wish a magic wand was available for all the small businesses from restaurants to book stores to small manufacturers -- but the only rescue will be customers choosing to seek them out rather than taking the easy route of ordering from Amazon. https://apple.news/ApfhJPSs_TdSMXqHUrJWuXQ North Carolina Bookstore Gets Huge Boost in … Continue reading A wonderful gesture keeps one small business alive for a little longer →

And we’re not to buy MacBook Pros now — what’s with all of these commands to buyers?

There are indeed many improvements coming for the MacBook Pro but it looks likely that they won't be on machines for sale until July. Have you ever heard a more clarion call for Apple sales of MacBook Pro to plummet until then? https://www.macrumors.com/2021/02/08/buyers-guide-dont-buy-macbook-pro-now/ Buyer’s Guide: Don't Buy a MacBook Pro Now Monday February 8, 2021 … Continue reading And we’re not to buy MacBook Pros now — what’s with all of these commands to buyers? →

Surely Apple can continue to make the iPhone 12 Mini for those who want it

This is an article I'd normally expect to see in Forbes. No doubt that the iPhone 12 Mini is not selling at the rate that Apple expected, but it HAS sold. I bought one and have friends who are also very happy with theirs. Perhaps Yang is right. But I think discontinuation would be a … Continue reading Surely Apple can continue to make the iPhone 12 Mini for those who want it →