Practicing self-isolation has us staying in touch with family, friends and coworkers using our technology and mobile devices. For those using FaceTime or free video meeting apps like Zoom, why not add some fun to your call with the features… Continue Reading
Photos SOS (Shoot, Organize, Share) is a 3-part series sharing tips on how to get the most out of your camera phone and photos. Visit Capturing the Perfect Photo With Your Phone – Part 1 if you missed it. So… Continue Reading
If you are an iPhone user than you may have already pressed install on Apple’s latest software update. This recent software update (iOS 13) supports the new products and features Apple rolled out in September which includes a new series… Continue Reading
Photos SOS (Shoot, Organize, Share) is a 3-part series covering your camera phone and photos. Have you ever missed capturing the perfect picture on your phone because you couldn’t get to the camera feature quick enough? Unlocking the screen and… Continue Reading
Imagine this, you enter your house and the lights turn on while music fills the room with your favorite song. An updated grocery list appears on your refrigerator door’s screen along with tonight’s dinner recipe. A quick look at your… Continue Reading
The other day I drove into the parking lot of a busy shopping area and had to stop for a man standing in the middle of the road texting on his phone. I sat there for a minute, hoping he… Continue Reading
The summer heat can raise havoc on our mobile devices. A recent day at the beach reminded me of that as I observed watches, tablets and phones exposed to the hot summer sun. Too often we forget to take caution… Continue Reading
Our mobile devices are full of apps these days. Apps are convenient and with a simple touch can help us make a dinner reservation or check today’s weather. With over 4+ million apps available in the Apple and Google Play… Continue Reading
Sleep. We want it and we need it, but in Act 2.5 it’s not unusual to have sleepless hours in the night. Blame it on what you want – menopause, that late night glass of wine or feeling overwhelmed by… Continue Reading
The web is a great portal for learning new things. Whether it is tweaking an existing skill, crafting a new hobby or learning how to live a joyful life, the web has it all to keep you relevant in Act… Continue Reading
Do yourself a favor this week and turn your phone off for a few hours. That’s right, give yourself a break – take a breather from the constant rings, dings and beeps. Use this distraction-free time to ‘be present’ –… Continue Reading
There’s good news for us in Act 2.5 on the job front. The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed that women 55 and older represent the fastest growing age-gender segment and will account for more than a third of all additional workers… Continue Reading
How lucky are we, that today, we have access to so many things at the touch of a button. Up-to-the-minute news, recipes, health tips, nutrition and diet suggestions, fashion trends, jobs… the list is endless. It wasn’t so long ago… Continue Reading
You hear about email scams on the news and you read about them online but have YOU ever been a target of one? Fraudulent emails can come in many different forms in your mailbox. These email phishing cyber attacks are… Continue Reading
Is distracted driving a problem of only young drivers? If you asked me that question a few days ago I would have said yes, but on a recent trip with my adult daughter I learned the problem does not age… Continue Reading
Do you feel more fatigued than usual after a busy workday? Do your eyes burn or feel dry? If these conditions are happening more and more, you could be experiencing dry eye syndrome. About five-million Americans, age 50 and older,… Continue Reading
Recently, I was behind a woman at a store when her smartphone started ringing. Several rings later, I wondered whether she didn’t hear it among the bustle of the shoppers, or if she was ignoring it. Either way, it was… Continue Reading
Is it time to upgrade your smartphone? Unlike a car where you can see how many miles it has gone, today’s devices have different life spans than those of a decade ago. Some show their age by their size, while… Continue Reading
You had a great lunch with the girls – with stimulating conversation about today’s headlines. But later as you reflect on the exchange of topics, you realize what you’ve read on your computer’s websites hadn’t offered a wider view of… Continue Reading
Symbols have been a means of communication for centuries, and now more than ever, we rely on these visual images to navigate our way around our devices. However, how many of us truly understand what each symbol represents? Let’s start… Continue Reading