With the Easter holidays in sight, the weather will offer a rollercoaster of temperatures and conditions until then. It’s all here, from overnight frost to spring-like temperatures of 20 degrees and even a hint of polar air. Here, we take a detailed look at the current trends and give a preview of the weather until Easter.Changeable until the middle of the weekNight frost and spring warmth up to 20 degrees: The start of the week promises a friendly and mild Sunday before the weather cools down again at the beginning…
Read MoreModem or router: What do I need for the Internet?
You need a modem for Internet access. You need a router to give several devices Internet access. For an Internet connection, you first need an Internet connection, which you can order from the Internet provider of your choice. To connect a PC, laptop, or smartphone to the Internet, you need a modem. You plug this into the Internet socket in your home using the cable supplied. However, you will also need a router if you want to connect several devices to the Internet simultaneously. This means that if you really…
Read MoreUp to 20 degrees: spring is on its way
After the remnants of disturbances, Geosphere Austria expects some sunshine throughout the week. By mid-week, temperatures could reach up to 20 degrees in large parts of Austria. Clouds will predominate in large parts of the country on Monday. Initially, it will only rain a little in places in the mountains, but precipitation will become more frequent in the western half of Austria as the day progresses. The snow line is 1,200 to 1,800 meters above sea level. It will remain largely dry in the east. The wind will be light.…
Read MoreAustria: Medical association calls for measles vaccination
Given the increasing number of cases, the Austrian Medical Association is calling for measles vaccination. “Vaccinations can prevent many serious illnesses and save a lot of suffering,” said Edgar Wutscher, Federal Chairman of the Curia of General Practitioners, in a press release calling for more attention to be paid to the Austrian vaccination plan. The chamber also wants health insurance coverage to cover PCR tests and titer determinations. Almost 270 cases of measles were recorded this year. PCR tests as a health insurance benefitThe measles vaccination (MMR) is free with…
Read MoreFew people know this: How often you should wash your washcloths
Washers are a basic element of personal hygiene in many bathrooms. But the cleanliness of these clothes is crucial for skin health. According to dermatologist Nina Roos in an interview with Femme Actuelle, proper and regular cleaning of washers is essential.Washers often hang in the shower or lie on the bathroom floor and can become breeding grounds for bacteria due to their damp and warm conditions. Roos warns: “The risk with all these items is skin infection.” To ensure effective and safe cleaning, she recommends washing washers every 3 to…
Read MoreCar Registration certificate is now also digitally on the smartphone
After obtaining your driver’s license, saving your registration certificate digitally on your smartphone is now possible. This means traffic checks can now be carried out entirely via cell phone. The prerequisite is ID Austria.The population has digitally activated 560,000 driving licenses, said State Secretary for Digitalization Florian Tursky (ÖVP) at the presentation of the new function together with Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) at the Rossauer Kaserne in Vienna. Now that the registration certificate can also be stored in the “eAusweise” app on the smartphone, traffic checks can be carried…
Read MoreThese foods should not be reheated in the microwave
For many, the motto is: pre-cook, reheat, and save time. In our busy everyday lives, the microwave is often our best friend. But be careful here! Because, as practical as it is to use up leftovers from the previous day, it can also be dangerous. Some foods develop harmful substances in the microwave and can lead to stomach problems. SpinachSpinach should not be reheated again, as spinach contains a lot of nitrate, which turns into harmful nitrite at room temperature. When eaten, carcinogenic nitrosamines can form and lead to nausea,…
Read MoreWhat helps if your cell phone falls into water
A spilled drink, a fall in the snow, or a drop in the bathtub, and your smartphone is already wet. If moisture gets inside the device, this can lead to malfunctions. There are many instructions on the internet on how to dry your smartphone quickly. Apple recently issued an official warning about one of these methods: rice should never be used to dry a soaked iPhone. But which emergency measures are effective? On the Internet, you often read the tip to put a wet cell phone in a bowl of…
Read MoreWhy you should never pour away pasta cooking water
Pasta is a perennial favourite in the kitchen. And rightly so, because they are delicious, quick, and easy to prepare. But you shouldn’t underestimate the pasta water, either. As a secret ingredient for saucesThe water is ideal for perfecting the pasta sauce as soon as the pasta is cooked al dente. The pasta water contains starch, which can thicken sauces very easily. The cooking water is suitable for pestos, dips, and sauces of all kinds, making them nice and creamy. The best way to do this is to stir the…
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