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Capturing the Perfect Photo With Your Phone – Part 1

September 18, 2019Sandra Rimetz

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 →

Tech-ology mobile devices, phototaking, tech tips

Too Much Screen Time Can Effect Our Friendships, Here’s How To Fix That

July 2, 2019Sandra Rimetz
Too Much Screen Time for Adults

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 →

Tech-ology friendships, tech tips, technology

Refresh Your Mobile Device With an App Checkup

May 1, 2019Sandra Rimetz Leave a Comment
Women touching mobile device screen apps

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 →

Tech-ology apps, tech tips, technology

Unlocking Today’s “High-Tech” Job Search

October 25, 2018Sandra Rimetz

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 →

Tech-ology tech tips, workplace

Search Made Easy

September 28, 2018Sandra Rimetz
Search Word in Balloons

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 →

Tech-ology tech tips, technology

How to Spot an Email Scam

September 20, 2018Sandra Rimetz
Woman typing on laptop

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 →

Tech-ology tech tips, technology

Is It Time for a Phone Upgrade?

August 8, 2018Sandra Rimetz
comparing smartphone upgrade

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 →

Tech-ology devices, tech tips, technology

Are You Living In an Online Filter Bubble?

July 30, 2018Sandra Rimetz

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 →

Tech-ology life on-line, tech tips, technology

Top Tech Favs: Universal Symbols, Part 1

June 8, 2018Sandra Rimetz
globe of tech icon symbols in hand

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 →

Tech-ology tech tips, technology

Free WiFi? Think Before You Connect, Here’s Why.

May 29, 2018Sandra Rimetz

Free Wi-Fi- signs are everywhere today. In a few clicks you can be off your phone’s spinning data wheel and onto a speedy wi-fi connection in the middle of your favorite store or coffee shop – checking competitor’s prices, searching… Continue Reading →

Tech-ology tech tips, technology

Binge on a Podcast Today

April 6, 2018Sandra Rimetz
Women listening to headphones

Podcasting is a new term for many of us. A podcast is a web-based audio stream that covers topics from current events to motivating stories about everyday life. Audio podcasts have become one of the most downloaded items on the… Continue Reading →

Tech-ology learning, tech tips, technology
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