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Data Doctors: Tips for cleaning a sticky keyboard

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:49:28 GMT

Q: The keys on my keyboard are getting harder to press. Can silicone spray be safely used to loosen them?A: The longer you’ve had your keyboard, the more likely you’ll experience issues with sticky keys.The most common cause of sticky keys is the buildup of dust, dirt and debris over time.If you routinely eat while working at your computer, you’ll accelerate the collection of debris, as small crumbs make their way under your keys.If you’ve ever spilled or splashed any liquids that contain sugars, the evaporated remains will absolutely cause problems.Silicon SprayWhile this approach is a great solution for many sticking items in your home, when it comes to a keyboard, it should be avoided.The sticking in your keyboard isn’t from the friction of surfaces, it’s generally debris. Using silicon spray would leave a residue that would attract more dust and debris over time and make things worse.Desktop ComputersBefore you attempt any cleaning efforts, make sure to unplug the keyboard first...

Lundgaard takes pole position at Honda Indy Toronto; IndyCar season leader Palou 15th

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:49:28 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Christian Lundgaard has the pole for the Honda Indy Toronto.Lundgaard had the best lap in the Firestone Fast 6 on a wet street course at Toronto’s Exhibition Place on Saturday.Scott McLaughlin and Pato O’Ward were second and third, respectively.IndyCar standings leader Alex Palou was one of the drivers eliminated in the first round of qualifying.Palou has won four consecutive races but will start 15th in Sunday’s race.Reigning Honda Indy Toronto champion Scott Dixon didn’t advance past the second round of qualifying and will be seventh on the grid.He’s second in the IndyCar season standings behind Palou, his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate.The first group completed its qualifying round but then heavy rain put a track hold on the street course around Exhibition Place.When the second group started its laps, Agustin Canapino spun out on the slick, wet road but quickly recovered without doing any damage to his car.Graham Rahal spun out shortly after, with his front wing goin...

Stephen Curry makes hole-in-one at American Century celebrity golf tournament

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:49:28 GMT

STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Stephen Curry, from way downtown!The Golden State Warriors star Curry made a hole-in-one Saturday at a celebrity golf tournament, draining his tee shot on the 152-yard par-3 seventh hole at Edgewood Tahoe.Fans roared as Curry hit the shot, ripped off his hat, held a finger in the air and sprinted to the hole, smacking the flag like a runner crossing the finish line.“That was my second one ever,” Curry told an NBC/Peacock TV reporter, still panting from his celebration. “I’m locked in right now but to do it on this hole is unbelievable, wow … I’ll be out of breath for the rest of the day, for good reason though.”Curry was tied for first Saturday through 12 holes in the second round of the American Century Championship, which is packed with a star-studded field including the NHL’s Joe Pavelski and Alex Killorn, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, former NFL quarterback Tony Romo (the defending champion) and former NBA star and...

AJ Minter placed on IL with sore shoulder, another blow to Braves bullpen

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:49:28 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves left-hander A.J. Minter was placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Saturday, another blow to Atlanta’s bullpen.Minter has pitched in a team-leading 44 games and is second on the Braves with 10 saves. The decision was made after Minter played catch on Friday.Right-hander Nick Anderson was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday because of a right shoulder strain. The Braves entered Saturday 61-29 after a 9-0 win over the Chicago White Sox in a series opener. Atlanta boasts the best record in the majors despite already losing left-hander Dylan Lee (left shoulder inflammation) and right-hander Jesse Chavez (bruised left shin).“We’ve used all the depth, that’s for sure,” manager Brian Snitker said. “Dylan Lee was a huge loss, what he did, that extra lefty, bridging innings in the sixth and seventh to try to get us to the matchup inning we liked for Minter and Nick. Those are the two guys that had been getting us t...

Cody Bellinger hits a grand slam, Cubs beat Red Sox 10-4

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:49:28 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam to back a solid effort by pitcher Marcus Stroman and the Cubs topped the Boston Red Sox 10-4 on Saturday.Bellinger, who homered twice in Friday night’s loss, capped a six-run third with his eighth career slam. Patrick Wisdom added a two-run shot, his 15th, an inning later off reliever Tayler Scott.Triston Casas hit his 11th homer and Justin Turner doubled twice to stretch his hitting streak to 11 games for the Red Sox, who had won six straight.James Paxton (5-2) sailed through the first two innings but quickly ran into trouble in the third, which began with a pair of walks wrapped around a hit batter. Nico Hoerner and Seiya Suzuki brought in runs by reaching on fielder’s choice plays and Ian Happ walked to set the table for Bellinger, who knocked his 12th homer of the season into the netting in right center field.The Cubs got two more off Brandon Walter in the seventh to turn the game into a rout.Paxton, looking for his fourth win in as...

Partido amistoso de fútbol femenino entre República de Irlanda y Colombia terminó suspendido tras 20 minutos de juego

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:49:28 GMT

(CNN) — Un amistoso previo a la Copa Mundial Femenina entre la República de Irlanda y Colombia fue cancelado después de que se consideró “demasiado físico”, dijo la Asociación de Fútbol de Irlanda (FAI) en un comunicado.El partido a puerta cerrada disputado en Brisbane, Australia, terminó después de 20 minutos, dijo la FAI el viernes, y el equipo procedió a participar en una sesión de entrenamiento completa.“El juego, que se llevó a cabo en Meakin Park, Brisbane, se volvió demasiado físico y se decidió, luego de consultar con los oficiales del partido, finalizar el juego”, dijo la FAI, según Reuters. CNN se ha comunicado con la FAI.Una de las jugadoras clave de Irlanda, la mediocampista Denise O’Sullivan, se sometió a una radiografía y escáneres tras una lesión sufrida durante el amistoso. El sábado, la FAI dijo que la jugadora evitó una fractura.Mundial Femenino de Fútbol 2023: estas son las principales estrellas latinoamericanas a seguirLa entrenadora en je...

Glasnow’s strong start, Siri’s home runs lead Rays past Royals 6-1

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:49:28 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tyler Glasnow allowed one run over six innings, Jose Siri hit two solo home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.Kansas City sends Cole Ragans (2-3, 5.92 ERA) to the mound for the second game of the split doubleheader, which became necessary when rain postponed Friday’s opener. Tampa Bay had not announced its starter for the nightcap.Glasnow (3-3) gave up six hits and fanned seven in the opener. He got his first win in over a month when the Rays beat Oakland on June 14.Siri homered in the third inning off Alec Marsh (0-3) and in the ninth off Nick Wittgren to mark the seventh time in his career that he’s gone deep twice in a game.Francisco Mejia extended the Tampa Bay lead in the fifth with a home run to left field, his fourth of the season.Royals reliever Collin Snider started the eighth inning by throwing 13 consecutive balls, which loaded the bases for the Rays. Luke Raley took ad...

Denver weather: Storm chances before highs approach 100 degrees

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:49:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — In Denver weather there will be a warm start to the weekend with a few storms around Saturday afternoon and evening. Then, dry weather and sunshine heat things up on Sunday.A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties until 4:45 p.m. Saturday. A flash flood warning was also in effect for the Cameron Peak burn area until 7 p.m.Weather today: Scattered stormsSaturday will start off with abundant sunshine followed by increasing clouds during the afternoon.It will be a little breezy with northeast winds up to 20 mph. Temperatures will reach the mid-80s across metro Denver, which is about 5 degrees below the average of 90 degrees at this time of year.Temperatures will reach the mid-80s across metro Denver on July 15, which is about 5 degrees below the average of 90 degrees at this time of year.By the afternoon and into the evening another round of scattered thunderstorms will develop along the Front Range. The storms on July 15 are mostl...

Flash flood warning issued for Cameron Peak burn scar

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:49:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A flash flood warning was issued Saturday for the Cameron Peak burn scar.The National Weather Service said the warning is in effect until 7 p.m. as heavy rain and hail moved east-southeast across the eastern section of the burn scar. An estimated 0.4-0.8 inches more rain are possible in the area. How to treat trees for emerald ash borer Masonville is expected to experience flash floods, according to the NWS. Other affected areas include Upper Buckhorn along County Road 44H, Moondance Way, StringtownGulch, Big Bear, Lower Buckhorn on County Road 27 above Masonville,Crystal Mountain and Storm Mountain.Flash flood warning issued July 15, 2023, for the Cameron Peak burn scar (Credit: National Weather Service)People are urged to avoid small creeks, streams and ditches. Anyone in a flood-prone area is advised to move to higher ground.The heavy rain over the burn scar will result in debris flow, which can be expected across rural roads, the NWS warned. Affected areas incl...

Efforts to deceive are a top concern for election officials heading into 2024

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:49:28 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Efforts to deceive the public about voting and elections remain a top concern for state election officials as they dig into preparations for the 2024 election.Misinformation and the emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools to create false and misleading content were cited in interviews with several secretaries of state gathered recently for their national conference. Colorado among best states for EV and hybrid adoption Other top concerns were staffing and the loss of experienced leaders overseeing elections at the local level. The officials were gathered in Washington for the annual summer conference of the National Association of Secretaries of State.“The cliché here is true,” said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat. “You hope for the best, but plan for the worst. So, we’re planning for the worst, which is that multiple communications channels will be filled with false and misleading information.”AI concerns Colorado election off...