Mike Beato Blog
DIY Hand Sanitizer: How to calculate the right percentage
According the the CDC, soap and water works great to keep your hands clean of COVID-19. But if soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. There are plenty of DIY hand sanitizer formulas online. But the key...
MY TAKE on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
As of today: Immediate term: Confirmed cases will show huge increases as widespread testing becomes available (finally). Don’t be surprised. It’s inevitable. The mortality rate could actually go down. Why? The number of known cases will reach a more accurate number...
How to change a navigation link into a call to action button outside the nav area
How to format and position a WordPress navigation item into a call-to-action button and place it outside the normal navigation area.
Facebook is getting into the gig economy
Facebook has partnered with cleaning and services companies Handy, HomeAdvisor, and Porch to bring cleaning and other such services to Marketplace in the US....
Review of Fellowes PowerShred 99Ci Shredder
After shredding a few piles of paper, it was clear that my 11-year-old shredder wasn’t up to the task and it was time for an upgrade. But which shredder should I purchase?
Review of the Ninja Loop smartphone case add-on
I’ve spent the last week using the Ninja Loop attachment to my smartphone case. It provides a secure grip on my expensive investment.
Review of UAG Folio Case for iPad Air 2
My hands-on review of the UAG (Urban Armor Gear) Folio Case for iPad Air 2. I’ve been using a thinner minamilist case but wanted something with more protection.
Running storage belt review
Do you need an easy, reliable way to carry items while you run or walk? After trying many storage belts, here is the best one I’ve found.
E-waste drop-off site for Amherst NY residents
The Town of Amherst Highway Department offers free drop-off of approved electronic waste (e-waste) at 1042 N Forest Rd., Williamsville, NY.
How to get around the Adobe Creative Cloud Application U44M1I210 error
The Adobe Creative Cloud application is the company’s sole method for installing and updating its software suite. Clicking its update button is supposed to work smoothly, but mine always stops during the update with a U44M1I210 error message: