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Want to Add Some Fun To Your Next Video Chat? Here’s how

March 27, 2020Sandra Rimetz
Woman on phone

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 →

Tech-ology mobile devices, technology

The Internet of Things (IoT) Is Here, Are You Ready?

August 11, 2019Sandra Rimetz
IoT graphic

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 →

Tech-ology technology

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

Five Great Websites for Learning Something New

January 20, 2019Sandra Rimetz
Woman Reading iPad

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 →

Tech-ology learning, technology

Deciding When To Unplug Just Got Easier

December 23, 2018Sandra Rimetz

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 →

Tech-ology devices, mindfulness, technology

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

Experience Doesn’t Matter With Distracted Driving

September 13, 2018Sandra Rimetz
Smartphone car holder

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 →

Tech-ology safety, technology

One More Reason To Unplug

August 30, 2018Kerri Malloy

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 →

Tech-ology health, technology, workplace

Why I’m Not on Facebook

August 30, 2018Kerri Malloy
smart phone with scrabble letters

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 →

Living Life life on-line, Social Media, 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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