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
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
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
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
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
Facebook has 2.2 billion worldwide users, and I’m happy to admit I’m not one of them. Many years ago I considered signing up, but knowing others, some unknown to me, might see into my personal life left me uneasy. I… 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
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
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