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5 apps to help seniors navigate the coronavirus pandemic
Things are pretty up in the air for everyone right now, thanks to COVID-19. It’s a challenging time in general, but it can be more challenging if you’re not even allowed to leave your home.
People over 70 are one of the most vulnerable groups, so you’re encouraged to be as isolated as possible. This can make anyone miserable, since it can be lonely. But safety comes first.
This is why YouTube's video quality just got worse and how to fix it
Updated 03/24/2020 – YouTube announced that starting this week it will reduce the quality of video playback on its site for everyone around the globe for one month. This is an effort to ease the stress on internet networks due to the massive number of people online during the coronavirus pandemic. You can still watch videos in HD but you have to change the setting manually. We’ll tell you how to adjust this setting in the next section.
One clever way to make sure you banish coronavirus germs
Amid the outbreak of COVID-19, the CDC recommends everyone wash their hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If you can’t always access soap and water, hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can do the trick as well.
FDA says no to in-home coronavirus testing - here's what you can do instead
One of the biggest keys to successfully fighting COVID-19 is rapid, accurate testing anyone can access. In the United States, tests were not widely available until recently. And even then, you had to be showing symptoms to qualify.
Check your possible coronavirus symptoms using the CDC's new AI-powered bot
The number of people infected with the coronavirus is growing every day. We all need to play a role in flattening the curve. Start by practicing social distancing and regularly washing your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
Need tech help? This app supports 450K products
Sometimes we need a little extra help when it comes to repairing things. While our devices do come with manuals, we usually toss them in the garbage or lose track of them.
Don’t worry. If you need your manual, just tap or click here to find it. But what if you want to speak to someone over the phone? Some of us are just more comfortable talking to a helpful tech support agent than we are muddling through dense documents.
Use this site to find any coronavirus supplies in stock
In March 2020, finding a simple roll of toilet paper became a herculean task in just a matter of weeks. The staple home good is now a scarcity, and it’s hardly alone in the retail wasteland of post-coronavirus America.
How to set reminders to wash your hands on your iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad
Hands down, and preferably well-soaped and run under warm water for at least twenty seconds, the best way to stay healthy amid the coronavirus outbreak is to stay sanitary and wash your hands regularly.
It’s similarly important to keep your frequently-handled devices, like your phone, sanitized as well. Tap or click here to learn how to properly disinfect your phone.
Sick of automated menus and bad customer support? There's a better option!
We’ve all been there — stuck on hold waiting for customer service or technical support. The waits are long, the elevator music is annoying and the person who finally picks up doesn’t seem to have any idea what they’re talking about. It’s a perfect storm of inconvenience.
If you're relying on Facebook to communicate, do this to protect your account
Ever leave your Facebook logged in on a friend’s computer or in a public place like the Apple store? Perhaps it resulted in someone posting from your account in a pretty harmless way. While you may have gotten away unscathed once, the truth is leaving your Facebook vulnerable leaves you vulnerable.