Whether your TV, desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone need cleaning, you can follow the steps below:
1) Turn off the device. It is easier to see the fingerprints and smudges if the device is off. You also won't accidentally press any keys or buttons during the process.
2) Using a soft, drycloth (think microfiber) or a dry eraser, GENTLY wipe the screen.
3) If smudges remain do not press harder (especiallyon a TV which is constructed differently than that of a "touch" device.) Lightly dampen the cloth with water to remove remaining smudges. Note: Pushing harder on a TV screen can cause pixels to burn out.
4) Cleaning products can be used on the edges and case of a device, but AVOID getting any on the screen.
DO NOT use paper towels, rags, tissues, or your shirt to clean devices. These can cause scratches.
DO NOT spray water directly on the screen. Always just dampen your cloth to remove smudges.
Happy cleaning!
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Medicare Part D plans
It's that time of year .....again! You can review, compare and join a 2019 drug plan now through December 7, 2018. It is strongly recommended that we seniors annually review our drug plans so there are no surprises. Premiums change as do the tiers for drugs we presently take.
There are 3 different methods you can use to review your plan:
1) Make an appointment with a local pharmacist and ask for their help in determining what is best for you. Be sure to take your Medicare card and your list of medicines with you.
2) For people living in this area - Make an appointment through the Lyon County Extension Office. Contact Rhonda Gordon at 620-341-3220 to make an appointment to verify that you have the best plan both financially and for your prescription needs. Be sure to take your Medicare card and your list of medicines with you to your appointment.
3) If you'd like to explore the Drug Plan options yourself, the medicare.gov website is excellent! https://www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/questions/home.aspx We've used it the past couple of years. Results were identical to those we received from the Lyon County Extension Office. The website is exactly the same one the SHICK program used last year (and my guess is that pharmacists also use the same website).
If you'd like help using the website, there are 5 video tutorials (anywhere from 1-5 minutes in length):
Getting Started
Entering Your Prescription Drugs
Selecting Pharmacies
Refining and Sorting Plan Results
Comparing Plans
Whatever method you choose, please review your present plan. Costs can change dramatically from year to year, so even if you choose to stay with the same plan next year, at least you can know what the increase in premiums or drugs will be.
There are 3 different methods you can use to review your plan:
1) Make an appointment with a local pharmacist and ask for their help in determining what is best for you. Be sure to take your Medicare card and your list of medicines with you.
2) For people living in this area - Make an appointment through the Lyon County Extension Office. Contact Rhonda Gordon at 620-341-3220 to make an appointment to verify that you have the best plan both financially and for your prescription needs. Be sure to take your Medicare card and your list of medicines with you to your appointment.
3) If you'd like to explore the Drug Plan options yourself, the medicare.gov website is excellent! https://www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/questions/home.aspx We've used it the past couple of years. Results were identical to those we received from the Lyon County Extension Office. The website is exactly the same one the SHICK program used last year (and my guess is that pharmacists also use the same website).
If you'd like help using the website, there are 5 video tutorials (anywhere from 1-5 minutes in length):
Getting Started
Entering Your Prescription Drugs
Selecting Pharmacies
Refining and Sorting Plan Results
Comparing Plans
Whatever method you choose, please review your present plan. Costs can change dramatically from year to year, so even if you choose to stay with the same plan next year, at least you can know what the increase in premiums or drugs will be.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Facebook. No, you haven't been hacked.
Don't panic or worry. Your Facebook account has not been hacked.
If you are a Facebook user, more than likely you've seen multiple postings in the past week from your "Friends" stating that their account has been hacked and not to accept any "Friend Requests" from them. This has not happened, and they/you do not need to be concerned with it. You do not need to change your password. And, please do not post any variation of that message on your own Timeline. :-)
Want more information about this? Check out this article.
Happy Facebooking!
If you are a Facebook user, more than likely you've seen multiple postings in the past week from your "Friends" stating that their account has been hacked and not to accept any "Friend Requests" from them. This has not happened, and they/you do not need to be concerned with it. You do not need to change your password. And, please do not post any variation of that message on your own Timeline. :-)
Want more information about this? Check out this article.
Happy Facebooking!