Windows 10 Tips, Part 3

Thanks, for the encouraging emails about last week’s article on W10 Steps Recorder and Snipping Tool. Some of you even sent me some examples along with a question or two. I appreciate it, especially when I know how to help you out! Today we will look at something that may already be on your computer…

Windows 10 Tips, Part 1

Since I received quite a few thanks on the Phone Apps series I ran several weeks ago I have come up with another series to help most of you. The “most of you” would be Windows 10 users. According to Net Applications, as of a month ago, Windows 10 is on almost 61% of all…

The Sixth Century BC to Today

I try to write about variety in technology but sometimes something comes out of the left field and really shocks me. Today, I am going to talk about something that was totally unexpected from Mabel in Va. Beach with regard to something that has been around since 600BC (check out a history of cross stitching…

Useful Android Apps, Part 8

It appears as though today’s article will be the last of the “Useful Android Apps” series. Last week we looked at “Words with Friends,” “Scrabble,” “Boggle with Friends,” “WGH Solid Gold,” “WSVA-Q101-96.1” and the DNR phone app. Today I will mention one which Toby from Richmond recommended. It is one I have used for several…

Useful Android Apps, Part 7

Last week we talked about Gmail, Facebook and Facebook Messenger all great smartphone apps. Also, they were submitted to me by you readers. This week we look at a few more; two of them recommended by my wife. Robin only enjoys a couple of games. Yes, she also has email, Facebook, Amazon and many of…

Useful Android Apps, Part 6

Thanks for joining me again for the ongoing list of smartphone apps. The suggestions this week have been sent to me from you all…the readers. Last week I covered three apps; the new Weight Watchers app, Google Maps and the other major map app, Waze. If you are interested in viewing Part 5 from last…

Useful Android Apps, Part 5

Thanks for joining me again for the list of smartphone apps I like and use. Last week I talked about newbs, noobs, Snapseed, Sync and VPNSecure. Today I was going to list the last few in my list. However, when I asked a few weeks ago, some of you suggested a few I did not…

Useful Android Apps, Part 4

Last week we looked at Android apps (most also available for iPhones) that help you with research, collecting information, podcasts, players and audiobook readers. Today a few more very useful apps but first a reference back to last week. I used the term “newb” (spelled N  E  W  B) last week and several people emailed…

Useful Android Apps, Part 3

Welcome back to my next in the series regarding Android Apps that I find useful. Thanks for the emails I have received letting me know you appreciate the series.  Also, you sent in some great questions…keep ’em coming! Last week we looked at saving money with the GasBuddy app and getting organized and making notes…