One of the biggest challenges in flattening the curve of the coronavirus and COVID-19 is information on where it is spreading and who has it or has had it. Social media and more specifically Facebook and its 2 billion users may be able to help. Facebook is asking users to share some health information about symptoms they might have to…
Weeks now into the safe-at-home order you may be running out of things to do. You’ve watched “Tiger King” and binged “Ozark”, well it’s time to do something productive even the kids will enjoy. “Get Rid of It” encourages and motivates users to clean out their closet, drawers and home by giving away or selling things they no longer use….
As more people work from home and kids are in school over Zoom, there’s a shortage of web cameras. On Amazon, the most popular webcam hasn’t been in stock for weeks and the third-party sellers are listing them for hundreds of dollars to make a huge profit. What can you do? I’ve found an app that turns your phone into…
Zoom is one of the big tech stories of the coronavirus pandemic. Over 2 million have people signed up since January. It’s being used by teachers for schoolwork, for business meetings, and families staying in touch. But trolls are bombing many of those meetings, using foul language and displaying pornographic images. How are these trolls gaining access to Zoom meetings…
Apple and Google have a plan to help flatten the curve of the spread of the Coronavirus, but it is raising issues about privacy and security. This plan uses the Bluetooth on your phone and everyone else’s device. If you, or more specifically your phone comes in close proximity with someone tests positive for Covid-19, you’ll be notified. Here’s how…
How many times during this pandemic have you thought “I have got to get to the grocery store. We have nothing to eat”? If you’re like most people though, your pantry and fridge has canned goods, spices, maybe some meat and pasta. But how do you figure out what you can do with all that? The app and website Super…
Wednesday night I decided to try our first public Zoom meeting to answer tech questions from viewers. The stations put the link to the meeting on their websites, I shared it on my Facebook page and blog and waited to see how many people would show up. It was a gamble because we made the meeting public without requiring a…
By now you’ve spent three weeks or more in home isolation and you’re starting to climb the walls. You’ve watched what you wanted on Netflix, cleaned the house and maybe even tackled those projects you never got around to before. If you’re looking for something fun to do one afternoon, here’s a project to help preserve memories: Grab a box…
I was reminded the other day that while millions of people are sheltered in place many are isolated in their home alone. Many people are using Facebook as a means to connect with other friends but there are other ways to be in communication and just someone to talk to. Facebook Lives and Facebook Messenger video calls are certainly one…
So you’re sitting at home with little to do with all your time. Maybe you’ve been laid-off or furloughed from your job. If you’re looking for a way to earn money with all that time, several companies will pay for your opinions. Survey companies working for retailers and products want to hear from you and are willing to pay you…
