The smartphone app that could stop COVID-19 already exists. (23 Mar 2020)

Introduction World governments and the global healthcare community are rapidly working to stop the spread of COVID-19. I’ve been tracking the Coronavirus since January and providing daily updates since then. I created the COVID-19 Strategic Response Portal for this purpose. A rather simple solution may already exist for stopping the spread of COVID-19. An app… Continue reading The smartphone app that could stop COVID-19 already exists. (23 Mar 2020)

Electric Energy Storage Technologies – Flow Batteries, Thermal Storage, Hydro, and Gravity

This video examines electric energy storage technologies such as flow batteries, thermal storage, pumped hydro, and gravity-based storage. “The Future Of Energy Storage Beyond Lithium Ion – Over the past decade, prices for solar panels and wind farms have reached all-time lows. However, the price for lithium ion batteries, the leading energy storage technology, has… Continue reading Electric Energy Storage Technologies – Flow Batteries, Thermal Storage, Hydro, and Gravity

Helpful apps for travel, hiking, and camping

Here’s a list of apps useful for travel, hiking, and camping: AllTrails [Android, Apple iOS, Website] Backcountry Navigator [Android, Apple iOS, Website] Campendium [Android, Apple iOS, Website] FlowX – Weather [Android, Apple iOS, Website] Gas Buddy [Android, Apple iOS, Website] Google Maps [Android, Apple iOS] OpenSignal [Android, Apple iOS, Website] REI Co-op National Parks Guide… Continue reading Helpful apps for travel, hiking, and camping

How to set the default search engine for Google Chrome

The default search engine for Google Chrome is Google. However, it may get changed if you install new software on your computer, or if some other task changes it. The instructions here show you how to change your default search engine back to Google. STEP 1 – Chrome Settings Click on the three dots in… Continue reading How to set the default search engine for Google Chrome

How to update Google Chrome

It’s important to keep all of your computer software updated to ensure best performance and maximum security. Below are the steps for updating Google Chrome. The visuals here are from an Apple MacOS computer. If you have Windows you’ll see something slightly different. STEP 1 – Menu Alert When an update is available for Google… Continue reading How to update Google Chrome

What Apple MacBook laptop computer should I buy?

If you’re interested in replacing an existing Apple computer or getting started for the first time, you may feel there are so many choices and configurations that it’s hard to decide what to get. This page should help. MacBook Laptop or iMac Desktop? The first decision to make is whether you want a MacBook (laptop)… Continue reading What Apple MacBook laptop computer should I buy?