The stereotype is that older people are leery of technology and lag behind their digital native grandchildren. But statistics from the Pew Research Center find that 82% of 65- to 69-year-olds use the Internet, and two-thirds have home internet connections. Seniors aged 80 and older are slower to … [Read more...] about Tech tools and apps for seniors
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7 ways to watch college football without cable
College football season is one of the most exciting in all of American sports. With top teams going head-to-head on the gridiron, we have an exciting season ahead! Whether you want to see the current top ranked team claim the national championship or are cheering for an underdog, follow this updated … [Read more...] about 7 ways to watch college football without cable
Hurricane Supplies and Technology
With a regular torrent of severe weather events, ranging from hurricanes to fires, regularly hitting all parts of the United States, you may be interested in the best ways to prepare to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Disaster recently struck in my neck of the woods with the largest wildfire … [Read more...] about Hurricane Supplies and Technology
10 things to do before a hurricane comes
Hurricane season is officially under way, and if you live anywhere near the coast, that means it's time to stock up on bottled water, batteries and non-perishable food. But those aren't the only things you need to do before a hurricane approaches. The beginning of the season is a good time to review … [Read more...] about 10 things to do before a hurricane comes
Free coding classes and apps for kids
As a parent who graduated in the '80s, I found the list of classes looked like a foreign language: Learn to Run Linux, The Easy Way with Scratch, Learn to Build with Unity, Explore with Arduino. To me, they all sounded intriguing, but would my son agree? After reading through the list, … [Read more...] about Free coding classes and apps for kids
Back to school: Is it time for your student to have a cellphone?
With a son going into fifth grade, I’m one of the few holdouts among the class parents who hasn’t given into peer pressure and gotten my child a smart phone. I have my reasons, most notably among them, he hasn’t asked for one ... yet. Truth be told, I also don’t think he’s ready for the … [Read more...] about Back to school: Is it time for your student to have a cellphone?
Hottest holiday tech gifts of 2017
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See Amazon's Cyber Monday Week Deals on Electronics Holiday shopping season is off to the races, and retailers from Amazon to Target shared their best Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other holiday deals designed to lure us in. If you are shopping for a special someone who loves the latest … [Read more...] about Hottest holiday tech gifts of 2017
6 holiday shopping apps to score deals and stay organized
Back in the day, holiday shopping prep was looking through the circulars from the Sunday paper, making a list of gifts you had to buy, and then heading to the mall. You had high hopes that the items on sale would still be there when you arrived, and depending on how late in the season it was, you … [Read more...] about 6 holiday shopping apps to score deals and stay organized
The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money by Cutting Cable
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When was the last time you looked at your cable or satellite TV bill? When I looked at my bill a few years back, I was disgusted to be paying $70 each month to sit on the couch and zone out. I cut the cord in January 2011, nearly five years ago, and have since saved well over $4,000 that would … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money by Cutting Cable
Echogear Outlet Shelf organizes phone-charging spot
Like everybody else, I plug in my electronics wherever I can. My smartphone gets a corner of the dining room table, where they share space with yesterday’s mail and whatever junk I haven’t gotten around to putting away. When I expect guests, I crawl under the table, unplug my devices and stash them … [Read more...] about Echogear Outlet Shelf organizes phone-charging spot
Setting up your perfect home office: what you need
If you are lucky enough to work at home full time, or just get an opportunity to work from home occasionally, do not underestimate the value of a great home office. A well-planned home office can lead to endless productivity and success. A poor work environment, on the other hand, can lead to … [Read more...] about Setting up your perfect home office: what you need
When is the right time to upgrade your laptop?
Sluggish performance, increased errors, and the dreaded Blue Screen of Death are all indicators that your laptop is nearing its end of life, but how do you know when it is time to pull the plug and invest in something new? A new laptop can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to well over … [Read more...] about When is the right time to upgrade your laptop?
