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Computers

From Sheila’s Desktop: iPad Air

By Sheila Garber of Broken Sound The problem is that they would like it to do the same The Pro has an 8-core processor, which is better suited
Club. Sheila was a teacher for tasks as their computer. Well, Apple has listened. They for heavier applications, like editing 4K video, and three
41 years, the last 22 years as a originally came out with the iPad Pro, designed for the models. How many of us need this feature? The base model
Computer Teacher. She is the professional who wants all the “bells and whistles” of a of the Air is only 64 gigabytes. I found that to be too small.
recipient of an AOL Interactive full computer. Most of us do not need all those functions. Upgrading to 256 GB costs $150. 128 GB costs $50 less.
Educational Initiative Grant and the They just want an easy-to-use iPad to take the place of their If you use cloud-based apps, meaning you save everything
author of an award-winning website computer. Apple has now come out with the iPad Air. It is to the Cloud, then 64 GB is enough. If you use Dropbox
featuring virtual reality panoramas less expensive than the iPad Pro. and save your pictures in the Cloud, then 64 GB is enough.
of the historical and cultural sites It will be much more powerful than the original iPad, Otherwise, opt for the higher-priced model.
of Philadelphia. Mrs. Garber currently resides in Broken more like a computer. Many of the iPad Air’s features are The Magic Keyboard costs $299. You can get a more
Sound Country Club and devotes her time to teaching others borrowed from the higher-end iPad Pro model. However, affordable keyboard. The Logitech Folio Touch costs $160;
computer skills. it has a power button, just like the older iPads, with a it does not have adjustable viewing angles, but has more
Many of you have multiple devices in addition to your convenient Touch ID fingerprint reader. It also has the modes. It can flip back.
smartphone. One of them might be an iPad. As we age, 11-inch iPad smaller-bezel design. It has similar screen The Air also has the faults of an iPad. When you are
we need a larger screen. The iPad may take the place of resolution and battery life, as well as the more-standard using it for video calls, the webcam is on the left side,
many of your computer functions. I use my iPad for lots of USB-C port and compatibility with the magnetically forcing an unflattering up-the-nose angle. There is also no
my everyday tasks, such as email, searches and calendar. attachable Apple Pencil 2 and laptop-like Magic Keyboard. multi-user support for households sharing devices. You also
I now also use it for Zoom. My computer is mostly for The 10.9-inch Air display is slightly smaller than the one on cannot view two documents from the app at the same time.
applications such as Word (like now), banking and Excel. the lower-priced Pro, but they feel roughly the same size. However, Microsoft Word and Apple Pages does. You can’t
It is much more portable and definitely lighter. It also has The Pro is definitely the better tablet, but most of us do use Google Meets in Split View while taking notes. The
a much larger screen than my cellphone. not need its features. The iPad Air starts at $599, compared Google spokeswoman said it will be available soon.
In speaking with many of my friends, I have found that to the iPad Pro’s entry level $799. The Pro can go up to a In addition, you will get more battery life from a laptop.
they, too, have the same opinion. They love their iPad. Many thousand dollars. If you need a better camera for your iPad The Air got only 5.5 hours of active screen time.
would like to use iPad in lieu of a computer. Air, use your cellphone. Good luck, Sheila. garberse@aol.com
Health & Wellness

Reality Check √ - Healthy Answers on

Living & Loving Life: “The COVID-19 Curse”

By Dale Brown, B.S., M.A., C.E.C. to say this is one year we’ll all remember, on how it has snacking that adds to the poundage, it’s having more time
Dale is a motivational speaker affected our lives. There is an apparent change, or curse, that to cook and bake. My husband has taken up baking and
who has spent many years as a has adversely affected many people. We’ve been confined, mastered an array of tasty treats to add to his dessert list. I
Certified Life Coach and has written and more time at home has led to nervous snacking and normally don’t eat sweets, but it’s hard to say no when it’s
numerous articles and e-books overindulgence. right there under my nose.
relating to self-improvement and Not only are people stressed about the current health crisis, Although we’re all born with willpower, some people
ways to build a high-performance but the political atmosphere has been a nail biter as well. My seem to use it more effectively than others. The “out of sight,
team. Her education and years of husband and I stocked up on groceries and way too many out of mind” principle applies to my situation. If I didn’t
experience in physical fitness and snacks to calm our nerves when they got the best of us. see the fresh baked goodies on the counter, I wouldn’t be
training of elite athletes has enabled her to sharpen her Every day, in one form or another, you are faced with tempted to help myself. Fortunately, we have some very
knowledge in many health-related areas. The following is exercising self-control. However, it’s times like these that test willing neighbors who gladly take them off our hands!
one in a series of columns devoted to many topics that deal your resistance and challenge your ability to control impulses. The ability to resist certain foods is only one of the
with the mind/body connection and the importance of living Food or drink is comforting, and helps take the edge off your many temptations you face that requires self-control. This
a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, can be reached worries. At some point you begin to realize that, although the pandemic has offered time to do other things you might
at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. added calories may soothe your psyche, it’s wreaking havoc not do under ordinary circumstances. My friend can’t
It’s the holiday season, and although our celebration with your waistline and, ultimately, your health. stop herself from online shopping, to the extent that she
might be different due to COVID-19, one thing remains Exercising willpower isn’t always easy, especially forgets what she ordered until it shows up on her doorstep.
the same: the need to be with family and friends. It’s safe when those around you add to the temptation. It’s not only Overspending, overeating, excessive drinking and gambling
are high on the list of behaviors that are subject to willpower
depletion.
What is delayed gratification?
Willpower is defined as the ability to delay gratification,
resisting short-term temptations in order to meet long-term
goals. Many studies have been conducted to track willpower
and the effects it has on a happy and successful life.
The “marshmallow experiment” is the most well-known,
in which pre-schoolers were given the choice to eat just one
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every Day 3 - 6 pm later, after following the progress of the same children, it
was learned that those who resisted temptation and waited
and Mon. - Thurs. achieved greater academic success and better health as adults.
all Day at Bar Only This proves that delaying gratification can be beneficial.
This principle is commonly used to achieve a long-term
Lunch SpeciaLS goal, such as weight loss. Stay on track all week, then
reward yourself with one of your favorite foods on the
every Day weekend. This method might be one way to curb calories
and compensate you for staying strong during the week.
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don’t let self-control be your enemy. Having a stressful
day? Don’t give in. It’s only natural to want to reach for a
snack or glass of wine to help you unwind. These are the
times you are most vulnerable to temptation, so beware.
You’re weakest when you are tired or hungry. When you
deprive your brain of nutrients, it lowers your inhibitions.
Get a good night’s sleep. Meditate to keep your mind
from wandering and to help you stay focused. Learning to
breathe deeply keeps you mindful of the present moment
and heightens your self-awareness.
How can you boost your self-control?
This pandemic shall pass, and life will slowly return to
the way it used to be. We have to look at this as a respite,
a time to reflect on what matters in life. In the meantime,
find things you can control, especially in these unsettling

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