By using your hands or placing other unique everyday objects on the surface you can interact with, share and collaborate like you've never done before.

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There were devices that allow you print from your iPad or iPhone (xPrintServer) to one that turned music pages on an iPad without using your hands (AirTurn).

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Then place your hands on the armrests, suck in your gut and raise yourself a few inches above the seat, using your belly, muscles and hands.

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But who can argue that using your own voice (Siri anyone?) and hands is the most organic way to navigate?

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Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, especially after using the toilet, before eating, and after sneezing or coughing.

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Washing your hands with plenty of soap and water or using hand sanitizers with at least 60 percent alcohol is advised as well.

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Using Eyes Free mode, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further and minimizes distractions even more by keeping your iOS device's screen from lighting up.

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