August 18, 2021

 You can reduce the risk of an electrical fire in your home with a safety check every six months. Make sure all bulbs in lamps are the proper wattage and that all electrical outlets and switches feel cool to the touch. Flip circuit breakers to see if any are stuck, check for damaged power cords and unplug all bathroom and kitchen small appliances when you’re not using them. Source Link 

The dog days of summer are a good time for a refresher on skin safety in the sun. Wear a sunscreen with SPF 30 or above and reapply every two hours when outdoors. Avoid the sun during peak mid-day hours and wear a hat that covers your face. And keep a sun shirt or jacket in your car for protection if you suddenly decide to spend time outdoors. Source Link

Try this two-step process to protect your phone from hackers. Step one -- turn it off. Step two -- turn it back on. Occasionally restarting your phone won’t foil all cybercrime but can make it harder for hackers to maintain access and steal data from your phone. The bad guys count on us to never turn off our phones and some people never do. Source Link