Day 3: State issues stay at home and what you can do!

Paul
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels

Tech side of staying at home!

I am going to talk about the tech side of what you can do while you are bored and can’t go out.   I know it is difficult for some of you even me.  I tend to want  to be more socialized but that isn’t good right now.   It varies from person but some of us are just way to bored and want to something to do.   You can only clean your house so many times a week before you just can’t do it anymore.   So here’s what I’ve been doing to get over the boredom.

Minecraft

Photo by Evenecer Andujar from Pexels

I’ve been playing a lot of Minecraft.   You can play it on A lot of different platforms from PS4, Xbox, PC, Mac, And even Linux.  Each platform is a little different.   I personally like PC and Linux because of the controls and what your PC needs to play it.   Minecraft doesn’t require much PC resources and can be played on a lot of older systems.   It might not be fast or great but it will keep you busy.  I am challenging myself to make the best house or something like that for my own little world.

Subnautica

I really like the games that let you build your own world and work on it on your own.  It’s a Single player game and your goal is to get off the planet.   It has some great story lines and you can explore this really big world.   You can play it on PS4, Xbox 1, PC and Steam platforms.   I won’t spoil it for you but you will need a really good graphics processing Unit to play it on your PC and I really like how it plays!  It is nice way to relax at home and not have to worry about this darn Covid-19 issue.  Although the game does have it’s own infection in the single player where you will need to heal yourself before you can get off the planet.  You can see the video of the gameplay on YouTube if you are are really interested in finding out what this game is all about.

Subnautica : Below Zero

Subnautica : Below Zero

Is only offered on Steam and is an early access.   It is also another story line from Subnautica and has new game mechanics.  I’ve not delved to much into this game because I really want to finish Subnautica first before I start this exploring this game.  You will also will be playing a woman this time.  It can be a little different and I don’t exactly know what the story line is all about and I am guessing it is another one for survival and getting off the planet.  It however is a great way to forget why you are home and can’t be out and about.

Terra Tech

Terra tech is another one where you have control over building your world.   You probably get were my focus lately is due to the Covid-19.   I am finding games that I can control because I don’t want to think about how I have no control over the virus or what is happening.   I like this one because you can explore and upgrade your machines.  You can play multiplayer with others for another goal.   I usually like the single version and play by myself.  TerraTech is available on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Steam, and Nintendo Switch.   These are the games I have been playing to keep me busy while I am having to stay home and not worry about the world.

Got your own favorite game?  why not leave a comment and tell me your favorite games and tell me why you like it!

 

The Rise of Wearable Technology: Smartwatches

Paul

We live in a world that is constantly being reshaped by the slew of technological innovations made available to us. Technology has come such a long way that the latest smartphones dwarf the technology used to send humanity to the moon. Not only have we made technological advancements that push the limitations of what’s possible, but we’ve also done it in a way that makes these new technologies more mobile than ever before.

One great example of this is the multitude of smartwatches available today. Companies such as Apple and Samsung have produced wearable technology that provides drastic quality of life changes by integrating the watch’s various functions into our daily lives. Indeed, these watches do way more than just tell the time.

Compact Technology

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels

Wearable technology has been on the rise in recent years. This is due to the onset of the Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT is a network of objects such as watches, televisions, and phones that are connected to the internet and to each other in hopes of making life more convenient for its users.

Now, one of the things that have paved the way for the IoT are the innovations in printed circuit board (PCB) design, which have improved features like flexibility and mobility. This is most evident in the popularity of rigid-flex PCBs, which link multiple boards together in one unit to make them more adaptable to odd packaging. This is because the rigid-flex design allows for the board to be folded which in turn allows for unorthodox board shapes that are perfect for wearable devices such as watches.

Do More Than Just Tell Time

Person wearing white silicon watch

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels

While it can still tell the time like normal watches, smartwatches can do much more. In fact, traditional watches are dropping in popularity as most people now use their smartphone to check the time. So what can these smartwatches do?

Well, one of the most common functions of a smartwatch is the fitness tracker. Most of these watches come with a pedometer that records the number of steps you’ve taken in a day along with the number of calories burnt. Some smartwatches even come with a heart rate and sleep tracker so you can have a better idea of the status of your health without a full medical check-up. You can also sync the smartwatch to your smartphone, which will then allow you to reply to messages and receive calls without having to pull out your phone.

Full Integration


Photo by Vishven Solanki from Pexels

Speaking of syncing it to your phone, smartwatches can also be fully integrated with your other devices and apps. Due to their growing popularity, most, if not all services that you get on a normal smartphone are also available on a smartwatch.

Various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp send notifications straight to your smartwatch so that you’ll never miss anything. This becomes especially useful during activities where you may not have your phone on you, such as when you’re in the gym or even when you’re swimming, as many smartwatches offer a waterproof variation for those of us who cannot afford to miss any messages. Indeed, the smartwatch has gone a long way to making us more connected than ever before.
Post written by Myrtis Royal

Why you shouldn’t fear the CoronaVirus!

Paul
Photo by BROTE studio from Pexels

Fear is out there

If you’ve been reading blogs, or listening to the news. The CoronaVirus is now considered a Pandemic by the World Health Organization.

What’s a Pandemic, you might be asking?

According to the World Health Organization, a pandemic is declared when a new disease for which people do not have immunity spreads around the world beyond expectations.

You’ve probably heard all the stories of people dieing or that there will be a toilet paper shortage!  Everything I have heard has been amusing to say the least.   I know the fear is real out there and people are doing every silly thing out there to protect themselves.   I am here to hopefully dispel some of these fears and show you how to approach this problem.  Now let’s make this clear, so you know what I am talking about.   I’m a First Aide Responder and I know about some of this because it’s my job to know.   So I am going to talk about this with statistics.

Statistics

Yes, I’ve said this really big word.   If you compare what is being reported right now to what some of the other information.   You might be able to not fear this as much.   Fear does some strange things to people actions and we should acknowledge that or we are all going to be experiencing The Walking Dead!   Either way, we are doomed if we don’t get a hold of our fears.

  • In 2018 we had 37,461 people killed in a Car crash.
  • Each year in the United States, more than 250,000 people have to seek care in a hospital due to pneumonia. Unfortunately, about 50,000 people die from pneumonia each year in the United States. (accord to the CDC and is 20%)
  • About 647,000 Americans die from heart disease each year.

As of writing this there is 125,813 cases of Coronaviruses, and 4,607 have died from this world wide.   Now if we do the math, we can see that is 3.23% for the entire world.  As you can see the percentages of people being killed by this new virus is low.   You really shouldn’t worry about this virus.

Preventive Measures

Most of the preventive measures people are saying actually work.   I however will tell you what I know and share with you my thoughts.

  • Wash your hands — This is the best way to avoid getting sick from this illness.   I don’t suggest using alcohol based hand sanitizers due to it drying out your hands and to much of this can make the virus more immune to it.   A good Hand wash with water and soap is the best way to wash this virus from your hands.
  • Avoid medical face masks —  I’ve seen it all people wear these wrong or wear them more than they should.   You are more likely to get symptoms of the illness when you wear a medical mask for too long due to your breathe having moisture and Bacteria just loves moisture.
  • Vitamin C and D — Taking your vitamins can help your body fight off this illness way faster than if you didn’t.   I’ve been doing this for years and haven’t gotten sick for very long.

These are just simple ways to avoid getting this virus and avoid having to worry about getting pneumonia which is one of the reasons why you die from the virus.   I am sure you’ve probably heard all this but it is true.  Are you afraid of this virus?  why not leave a comment and tell me what your thoughts are?

How the Coronavirus will effect your LDR!

Paul
Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels

CoronaVirus (COVID-19)

It’s undeniable that we’ve all heard about the Coronavirus and the impact that is going to come from being in a LDR the next few weeks to months maybe even years.   There is no telling how long this will last but I know it has an impact on me alone.   I know it is going to effect every area differently but I thought I would talk about this just a little.   If you’ve been under a rock or don’t know anything about this virus.   You can visit the CDC and find out even more about this virus.  If you are traveling you should check out the travel advisories from your current country or you can check out what the CDC advises people to avoid!

Cheaper Tickets?

I’ll say this much, the more talk there has been for this virus there seems to be a dramatic drop in prices for flights to and from places.   Even looking for the cheapest ticket for your needs could provide you with some great savings.   I have talked to people who have traveled as of recent and they see that the less people are traveling.   Although that will also bring on lay offs for people who are in the flying industries.

Work hassles!

If you haven’t needed to worry about this, it will only be time before you will.   Just like my work has there own policies in place where you wold need to be tested before you can come back to work.   This can be a hassle since you are traveling and could be coming from an international travel or you could be just traveling across the state.   I’ve heard companies are setting up some strict requirements for employees who are travel!  I am quite surprised at what Walmart is doing to help people not go to work!

If you are like me and you can’t afford to do some of these things, and are worried about the virus.  I’d recommend just waiting and seeing.   I plan on waiting to see what happens in the next coming months before I buy the tickets but if I can find a really cheap ticket in the coming months, I still might go see my Girlfriend.   What’s your plan?  Why not leave a comment and tell others how you plan to deal with this problematic virus and are you afraid of it?

How to decide when to go see your Girlfriend

Paul
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels

How do you know?

It’s always a question that I’ve heard from other Long Distance couples.   They always ask when do you know you want to go see this person you’ve been talking to for quite a while.   I’ve heard people say they have been talking for over a year and wanted to meet each.   My personal experience has been 7 months.   After talking with her for 2 or 3 months, I had to go see her.   So I did all the work to buy a plane ticket.   Each situation is different and you have to decide when you want the right time is for you.   I’m going to talk about how you will know when it’s time to meet!

You click!

This is the first way to know when you should move to meet that special someone.   You get to talking and know that you just click with them.   You can talk about almost anything and you enjoy just talking to them.   I personally will tell you that it was something that I felt I needed to do.   We just had way to much fun talking on video chats and texting each other constantly.  You’ll know what it happens that you will want to see if the relationship will go even further.

You smile more!

This one is almost always part of the experiences.  You start to smile more.   I started smiling more every time I thought about my girlfriend and we just had way to much teasing each other.  It will be different for each person but you will have friends and family see how happy you are.   Even though it can be different for couples this one seemed to be me from the very beginning.

If these sound like you, you are more than ready to go see the other person and buying that ticket or traveling to go see them.  I’m sure there are even more ways to know when you are ready.   This is a small blog post about my experiences and how I knew I wanted to go meet my girlfriend.   Each situation is different but I knew I had to go see her to see if we had the right chemistry in person.

Have you seen your other half?   How did you know?  Why not leave a comment and talk about how you knew for others to know your experiences?