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Summer is here and we have apps to help you beat the heat whether your outside for work or play in this week’s #TechTesday segment.
Links to the apps shared:
• OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety
• Hydro Coach Water Reminder
• SunZapp UV Forecast
• Dark Sky Weather
#TechTuesday is a weekly segment of tech news and tips featuring Bill Wills and Derek Meister on WTAM 1100 Newsradio in Cleveland, Ohio.
I am riding in this year’s Tour de Cure to help Stop Diabetes. I have joined thousands of riders from across the country in this effort to raise money to further the mission of the American Diabetes Association: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all those affected by diabetes.
You may already know someone who has been affected by diabetes. I ride for the millions of people who have diabetes and for their loved ones. I ride for people just like you and me who live everyday with this disease. Many people think diabetes is a minor inconvenience, but it is a disease with serious consequences. It is an everyday struggle of counting carbs, checking blood glucose levels and worry.
I know my participation in this year’s Tour de Cure can and will make a difference. Please help me in my quest to prevent and cure diabetes once and for all by making a donation. Your generosity would mean so much to me!
Thank you!
Play Audio – WTAM 1100 Newsradio – Tech Tuesday – January 6th, 2015
As the prime flu season continues, you may want to take a look at how clean is your mobile device. Smartphones are devices we handle every day, touching them with both our fingers and our faces. Studies do show that mobile devices are a common haven for pathogens, even though most are harmless.
While you could attack your phone with all sorts of cleaning chemicals, it’s important to note that many household cleaners have the potential to damage delicate electronics. However, researchers have found that you can strike an effective balance between cleaning and carefulness by using a mix of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. This combination is found in many screen cleaning kits available at your local Best Buy.
You can also make a mix on your own by using a 1 to 1 ratio of 70% or better pure isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. It’s important to use a purer alcohol along with distilled water to prevent minerals and other chemicals from being left behind as the solution evaporates. Isopropyl alcohol and distilled water can be found at most local groceries or drug stores.
For more tips on cleaning your mobile devices, as well as your laptop and smart TV, check out this New York Times articles on cleaning the mobile germ warehouse.