Older Kindles to go offline
Kindle users beware — older Kindle e-readers with built-in 3G connectivity will start to lose their ability to connect to the internet in December,…
Month: September 2021
How SOS became the world’s distress call
It doesn’t mean ‘Save Our Ship’ — in fact, it doesn’t stand for anything. It is just a very recognizable signal in almost any form. SOS was invented in…
Walmart stocks up on this odd item before a storm
Storm’s coming. We must run to the grocery store and stock up like it is the end of the world. Water. Bread. Pop-Tarts. Pop-Tarts? Oh, yeah. Pop-Tarts are…
What not to name your kid
Siri Hafso is tired of the jokes. “Hey Siri. Like the iPhone?” Yes she does, but the jokes are annoying and time-consuming. She thinks Apple CEO Tim Cook…
Super spy tool: invisible ink
Invisible ink has been around for centuries and even featured prominently in America’s biggest battles — George Washington’s army used it to send secret…
Caregiving: The first three steps for the caregiver
By Barbara Hinther I admitted I was powerless over dementia. Like the first step of the 12 steps in the Alcoholics Anonymous program, we have to accept we…
The benefits of a pedicure
Think pedicures are only for people wearing strappy little shoes and taking social media photos of their feet on a tropical beach? Think again. When done…
Tech for seniors
When the pandemic forced most of us to turn almost exclusively to our devices for our day-to-day routines, seniors were no exception. And a generation…
Start with the ideal sleep environment
If you’re having difficulty falling and staying asleep, don’t reach for the sleep aids or call the doctor just yet — a few tweaks to your sleeping…
Choices (and prices) abound with vacuums
If you’re thinking about replacing your old, broken-down vacuum cleaner, get ready for a dizzying array of options at a huge variety of price points….