Category: Coronavirus
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Traveling and COVID-19: Tips for Staying Safe
Wynd Blog – 7.29.20 (7.27.20) Since March, the majority of the country has been under strict stay-at-home orders, preventing many from taking their much anticipated spring break trips, Memorial Day getaways, and summer excursions. The outbreak of novel coronavirus has had an unprecedented impact on the travel industry: flights have been cancelled, hotel rooms refunded, and…
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Say “Hey Google” to do more with your voice on Google Meet hardware kits
Google Blog – 7.24.20 (7.23.20) To make meetings more seamless, all G Suite users can now simply say “Hey Google” to take action on a Google Meet hardware kit. This feature was previously available in beta on ASUS Google Meet hardware kits. It’s now generally available on those same ASUS devices, as well as on Logitech meeting…
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How Remote Life Fast-Tracked Connected Technology
WD Blog – 7.22.20 Today’s connected technology has played a key role in helping us manage the crisis brought by the novel coronavirus. The abrupt growth in working and studying from home and the significant increases in online activities from households are pushing data demands to new heights. It has also given rise to new…
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4 Ways to Keep Your Desk Organized
Ergotron Blog – 7.20.20 (7.16.20) Maintaining a well-organized desk in the office or at home can feel inspiring as you tackle each workday. Keeping everything in its place makes it easier to clean, plus photo-worthy workspaces can support your mental health and productivity. Source: 4 Ways to Keep Your Desk Organized
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Learning Life’s ABCs: AI Models Read Proteins to Fight COVID-19
NVIDIA Blog – 7.16.20 Ahmed Elnaggar and Michael Heinzinger are helping computers read proteins as easily as you read this sentence. The researchers are applying the latest AI models used to understand text to the field of bioinformatics. Their work could accelerate efforts to characterize living organisms like the coronavirus. Source: Learning Life’s ABCs: AI…
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How Air Purifiers Help in the Time of Coronavirus
Wynd Blog – 7.13.20 (7.10.20) According to an article published in the New York Times this past weekend, scientists from 32 countries believe that “the coronavirus is borne through air and can infect people when inhaled.” The World Health Organization (WHO) previously held that airborne transmission of the virus was only possible after medical procedures producing droplets smaller than 5…
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‘I’m bored!’ Virtual summer camps to the rescue
Microsoft Blogs – 7.9.20 (7.6.20) With so many events closed this summer, it’s harder than ever to keep kids busy with positive activities. Plus, lots of parents wonder how they can juggle their jobs and home responsibilities with being a camp counselor and activities director to boot. Source: ‘I’m bored!’ Virtual summer camps to the…
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12 Stories About Pets Helping Medical Workers Overcome Stress and Exhaustion
PetCube Blog – 7.9.20 (7.3.20) Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical workers all over the world are fighting for the lives of those who have been infected with the new disease. As the medical systems are overwhelmed with patients, medical workers have been facing extreme work pressure, which can lead to fatigue, anxiety,…
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Keys to Building a Virus-Combative Immune System
Fitbit Blog – 7.8.20 As early as childhood, most of us were taught the importance of having a healthy and strong immune system. While few individuals later understand the functionality of the immune system, the concept of “living a clean, toxin-free life” is embedded in some of our brains long before we even know what…
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Behind the Mac — James Blake cuts his latest track at home
Apple YouTube Channel – 7.8.20 GRAMMY® award winner, James Blake, takes us into his home studio as he works Behind the Mac to put the finishing touches on his latest song, “Are you even real.” Editing, looping, pitching, and layering the track in Logic Pro X on his MacBook. Source: Behind the Mac — James…