[Updated as of 28th July 2020] For your reference there are 3 and a half gurujis in this group:Amitabh Pandey, who for us, is like the English priest of the 18th century, devoting all of his spare time to coffee science and such OCD pursuits…
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The concern on N95 valved respirators is overblown since all other masks leak and over a minute or two, enough virus may leak.
DISCLAIMER: I am not, nor do I do even pretend to be a doctor. This post is a common sense OCD person’s summary of his germophobe friends’ advise of how they flew during the COVID-19 crisis. Please consult your doctor or local health service for…
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TL;DR – For senior citizens with diabetes linked neuropathy resulting in deterioration in hypermetropia and hand dexterity, the best phone would be a near-stock Android phone, with special software to simplify the user experience: Launcher: Elder Launcher SMS: SMS Organizer Phone security & App installs…
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Covid-19 has raised anxiety levels for everyone and we are all washing our veggies after learning that the virus can survive on surfaces for days. Fortunately there is a better way. We can use the UVC (far ultraviolet aka UV-C) lamp from our ubiquitous water…
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Intended audience: Someone with a limited budget who would wish to conspicuously trade off choices more than the average guy, and wants to save some research through my considered advise. Please note I am NOT an audiophile – my primary purpose is calling so if…
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TL;DR: For merely scaling font sizes – Use WordPress Admin Theme Editor to change the base html font size in the theme CSS (a website style documentation standard) to your desired size. It may scale other elements as well, which you can then subsequently tweak…
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[Disclaimer: In an ideal universe, or for those with 24 hour help at home, or no children and a perfect work life balance, the ideal solution is to not let any outsiders in the house. I am not one of those lucky folks, nor seeking…
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[Updated Apr-17-2020]DISCLAIMER: I am just another OCD ex-engineer MBA who is transfixed by COVID-19, not a doctor. This blog DOES NOT CONSTITUTE HEALTH ADVICE. This is merely an easy synthesis of duly attributed insights / advise from my reading which shall be regularly updated. I…
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Ever since the mad winter of 2016 where Gurgaon practically choked on Diwali, we have had a few air purifiers. This is my comparison after a long term usage: Parameter Kent Eternal Honeywell A5 Philips AC1215 Price (‘000) 19 (2016 Nov) 9 (Nov 2017) 9…
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