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watch detected that I suddenly fell and was unable can track every site you visit, is kept in the dark. All
to respond, it would notify emergency services. It they “see” is an encrypted channel between you and
guides me to wash my hands for a full 20 seconds. the VPNs entry point.
It also reminds me to stand up if I have been sitting VPNs impact performance increase cost and are
at my desk too long. At a glance, I view the current complex to understand, so I steer most people eaway.
time, sunset time, the current temperature and But if you are extremely concerned about personal
wind, air quality, exercise progress, and water con- security, or want to explore streaming video from oth-
sumption, all on. one screen. I set my phone on a er countries, they are the right tool for the job.
table and use the watch to trigger the camera. Now For a close look at VPN technology, the page covers
our group family photos include everyone. And fi- the details: torrentfrek.com/best-vpm-anonymous-no-
nally, it reminds me when it is time to slow down at logging/.
the end of the day and then tracks my sleep over-
night. The watch has become my most essential
piece of gear. None. of the features I use require
the latest, m.ost expensive model, nor do they re-
quire the pricy cellular option. Apple released new
watches in September that fit a wide range of budg-
ets and features. The best value by far is the $279
Apple Watch SE.
Q. Is there a reliable rechargeable "AA" battery
suitable for small devices like clocks and remote
controls?
A. Modern rechargeable batteries are a wonder.
We are a long way ·from the fussy nickel-cadmium Create and Learn
batteries of days past. Most commonly available You can enjoy this site with our grandchildren or turn
under the brand name envelop, modern AA batter- them loose to explore on their own. Scratch provides
ies use a different chemistry than the lithium batter- tools that let kids create animations to make games, car-
ies found in phones and laptops. They behave
more like disposable alkaline batteries; except they toons, and music. scratch.mit.edu
are rechargeable. I have used ·Panasonic envelope
batteries throughout my household for a decade. Search for Movies and TV Programs
They work well just about This anywhere disposa- Search this site to discover which streaming services host
ble alkaline batteries are used. With many devices your favorite shows. Create and account to set up a
they, often require only a single charge per year, watchlist across multiple services, plus recommendations
and they last more years than I can count. Inter based on the shows you like.Justwatch.com
There are several varieties of now eneloop batter-
ies, including Lite and Pro versions, optimized for
long life and power output. They come in two sizes, On-Demand Assistants for Seniors
AA and AAA, and there is a kit you can. use to Papa is a service that connects seniors with "Papa Pals"
adapt the cells to fit C and D-size when needed. sol to provide companionship and help with everyday tasks.
Q. What is a VPN and how is it are e used? Papa is available in l 7 states, and plans to expand na-
A. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), create private tionwide by 2021. Joinpapa.com
Internet connections are t using public networks.
They are typically used to enhance privacy and this Community Texting
security. Community is a social media service built around cell-
When the early Internet was a university network, phone text" messages. You can lead your own group or
security was not a priority. Eventually jobs like join a community listed in the directory. This relatively
online banking has made private connections es-
sential. new service is best for people with an early-adopter
Today, when you log on to a bank, not your device mindset and unlimited text messages. community.com
establishes a secure connection to that bank. The
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This type of connection is a private network be- mertime pool party to visuals that harden back to the
tween you and the bank. previous century. Worth a visit just to experience what
A VPN expands that type of connection to every computer screens looked like 25 years ago.
site you visit. As a result, your identity is masked.
Even your internet service provider, which right now Poolside.fm

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