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As more people stay at home and work remotely to avoid the COVID-19 outbreak, online safety has become an even higher priority. Using a web […]
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How Long Does the Coronavirus Live on Different Surfaces?
Will I get sick from opening the parcel? What about handling a library book? Is it safe to drink from the fountain? How about lifting […]
Continue reading »Bleach Kills Coronavirus Too
If you’ve braved the crowd at your local store only to find that the sanitizer aisle was clean, you may be downright scared right now. […]
Continue reading »Make a “ Dirty Quarantine ” With Whatever Pickle You Have in the Fridge
It seems that many of us will spend more time at home, which can lead to boredom, boredom and heavy drinking. Twitter is a very […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Have Tickets for a Canceled Event
Remember when you decided 2020 would be the best year in history and bought tickets to festivals, concerts, and sporting events? Yes, you were about […]
Continue reading »People With Disabilities Are Eligible for a Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks
If you or your child have a permanent disability, you may be eligible for a free life pass to visit national parks and federal recreational […]
Continue reading »College Students Who Need to Move Out Now Can Get 30 Days of Storage at U-Haul for Free
U-Haul is offering 30 days of free storage to all college students who have been suddenly forced out of their dorms by the pandemic. The […]
Continue reading »Samsung Offers Its Customers Free in-Store Disinfection of Devices
Ultraviolet (UV) light may be known for its intensity of skin damage, but it can also be used to disinfect your electronic devices and protect […]
Continue reading »How to Help Service Workers Right Now
As more and more communities shut down nonessential services and people increasingly go into quarantine, many workers will be forced to stay at home without […]
Continue reading »Comcast Offers 60 Days of Free Internet to Low-Income Families Now
Low-income families could potentially get two months of free Internet access from Comcast in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Internet is offered through Internet Essentials, […]
Continue reading »How to Improve Ankle Mobility When Squatting
During these difficult times, it can be gratifying to know that there are simple answers to some problems. If you are having trouble getting depth […]
Continue reading »Helping Elderly Family and Friends During the Coronavirus Outbreak
We should all practice “social distancing” these days – and if you regularly visit, check in, or look after an elderly relative, you may wonder […]
Continue reading »Your Popcorn Needs All the Rosemary You Have
Sometimes life gives you more than you can handle, and sometimes it gives you herbs. Whether you have a congested garden, generous friends with an […]
Continue reading »When to Use Liquid Dressings Instead of Patches
When I’m bored at the pharmacy, I buy useless things that I don’t need. This is how I finally discovered the liquid bandage, which it […]
Continue reading »Support Your Local Business by Purchasing Gift Cards to Use in the Aftermath of the Coronavirus Outbreak
If, due to coronavirus issues and social distancing, you are missing out on a trip to your local coffee shop, restaurant or theater, consider buying […]
Continue reading »Where to Get Access to News About Coronavirus Without Paid Access
There is no shortage of misinformation and attackers when it comes to coronavirus news. If you want to learn from trusted sources, you may worry […]
Continue reading »Wash Your Hands With Your Favorite Song Instead of “Happy Birthday”
I can’t do this anymore. If I sing to myself the words “happy birthday” again, wash my hands, I can catch fire. Today is my […]
Continue reading »How to Wash Your Child’s Hands
If you suddenly start washing your hands like a doctor preparing for surgery, you are not alone – I never realized how long 20 seconds […]
Continue reading »How Do I Switch From One 2FA Authentication App to Another?
I woke up the hornet a bit this week when I suggested people switch from Google Authenticator to another two-factor authentication app for Android. I […]
Continue reading »How to Exercise If You Can’t Go to the Gym
Whether you’re in quarantine , your gym has canceled activities as a social distancing measure, or you just want to be careful, it’s nice to […]
Continue reading »What to Do If the Coronavirus Outbreak Is Hitting Your Finances
Not to mention jokes about Netflix and social distancing, the coronavirus outbreak is causing financial uncertainty for many people. From workers who rely on advice […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Buy Your Favorite Condiments
Crises of any kind tend to lead people towards a utilitarian, no-nonsense mindset. It’s okay for hand sanitizer and other less attractive essentials, but I […]
Continue reading »These Fake Coronavirus Trackers Can Infect Your Computer
The flow of information about COVID-19 is overwhelming and we all want to stay updated, but you should avoid downloading dashboards to track the coronavirus. […]
Continue reading »How to Make It Look Like You Are Working From Home When You Are Away
I have been working from home for several years now, and there is nothing more enjoyable than being able to do the laundry and get […]
Continue reading »In Defense of Caffeine Pills
In college, I used to measure out a small amount of caffeine powder in milligrams, put it in a gel cap, pop it, and repeat […]
Continue reading »Should You Keep Investing in 529 Plans During a Bear Market?
Now that we’re in a bear market – in which stocks are down 20 percent – you might be asking yourself if it’s still worth […]
Continue reading »Teach Young Children to Cough Into a Cough Pocket
As the coronavirus infiltrates our communities, we stocked up on hand sanitizer and hand sanitizer (if we could find one), we finally learned how to […]
Continue reading »Try These User Made Wallpapers for Pixel 4a on Your Android Device
The Pixel 4a is almost confirmed as Google’s next smartphone, but we’re still waiting for the company to officially announce the heavily leaked device. Until […]
Continue reading »How to Contact Your Airline Now
If you had plans to travel to Europe this summer, and especially next month, then Trump’s latest travel ban probably caught your attention. Starting Friday, […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Touching Your Face
At this point, many people are well aware of two main strategies to slow the spread of the coronavirus: wash your hands and don’t touch […]
Continue reading »COVID-19 Bill to Make Coronavirus Testing Free for Everyone
Many health insurance companies have voluntarily waived co-payments, deductibles, coinsurance, and other fees when testing for COVID-19. House Democrats are currently working to pass the […]
Continue reading »How to Know Who Is Full of Shit When They Talk About Coronavirus
There is a lot of information and misinformation about COVID-19. But I found that there is one trait that separates real experts from charlatans and […]
Continue reading »Citric Acid Is Mainly Acidic Monosodium Glutamate
Whenever I can’t figure out what a dish needs, I usually answer with acid. It enhances and balances flavors at the same time like nothing […]
Continue reading »How to Remember What Bear and Bull Markets Mean
I like to think that I am pretty good at investing, but every time I hear someone say “bear market” or “bull market,” I have […]
Continue reading »How to Report Price Gouging During the Coronavirus Outbreak
So you’ve decided it’s time to quietly purchase a few extra containers of tissue or hand sanitizer the next time you shop. But when you […]
Continue reading »What Parents Should Know About Boys and Eating Disorders
Girls’ parents probably know that despite all the pressure from society and peers (and sometimes even family), they need to watch closely for signs of […]
Continue reading »Helping Coronavirus Research With Folding @ Home
When I worked at Maximum PC , we were really into folding . We had a huge team of editors, readers, and computers involved in […]
Continue reading »Remove Those VPN and Ad Blocking Apps That Were Spying on Your IPhone or Android
A recent Buzzfeed investigation found several popular VPN and ad blocking apps for Android and iOS secretly collect user data and send it to Sensor […]
Continue reading »Don’t Throw Oil Out of Fancy Cans of Canned Fish
Depending on where you live, you may or may not be eating good food from cans in the near future. If your budget allows, I […]
Continue reading »What Does Self-Quarantine Really Mean?
You may have been asked to “work from home” or prepare for “self-quarantine” if you may have been exposed to COVID-19. But there is some […]
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