Technology can help seniors stay connected, informed, and engaged. It can also make life easier for them in a number of ways. Here are some reasons why seniors should use technology: Stay connected with family and friends. Technology can help seniors stay in touch with loved ones who live far away. They can use video…
Before I start with the possibly disturbing and scary topic this week about Neuralink, let me first do a follow-up. Last week I said we were finished with questions that I often get from readers. But Craig asked a question that he thought I would answer in the Q&A series for the past several weeks;…
If you missed Q&A, Part 1 and Q&A, Part 2 of this series, use the links in the first of this sentence and review them. firewall For the past two weeks, we have looked at some of the random questions I have gotten from time to time over the years. I asked you to let…
Last week we looked at some of the random questions I have gotten from time-to-time over the years. Today, we will proceed with additional questions and answers. You requested more after last week’s session, so here they are. Q: What is RAM? A: Random Access Memory, commonly known as RAM, is a form of computer…
As a computer guy over the past five decades…yes, I am ancient, I have gotten many questions. Many of them repeated time-after-time. For a couple of weeks, we will look at some of those most commonly recurring questions and their answers. I will keep them short and not get too far into the weeds. If…
A couple of years ago, I wrote about upgrading my TV streaming device to Google Chromecast TV. It provides a great way to stream most anything you could need with it on a TV. Now, a smart TV will also allow you to do this; however, some brands have restrictions. Check out my previously referenced…
As technology has become an integral part of our lives, movies and TV shows have started featuring computers, software, and phones for dramatic purposes. They showcase hackers breaking into systems in seconds. This has led many to question whether these portrayals are actually accurate or not. This is not to say that the tech they…
In the past I have written about this as a “suggestion,” however as time moves on, I am escalating 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication, Multi-Factor Authentication, or even Passwordless Login) to the front burner or “required” for financial and other vital sites. There are too many people out there getting their login credentials stolen. Some lose money…
Is the enormous one eyed, Cyclops in your living room observing you as you watch it? This large eye refers to the television set, ranging from 45 inches, 75 inches or larger. Even though air conditioning existed, my wife’s grandmother refused to use it or watch TV. She believed that the AC contained hazardous chemicals…
You know when I was in college my first year, I never enjoyed many of the introductory lecture courses in level 101 (as they were labeled in my day). After I declared my major, the majority of classes were much better. The first year was boring and you could tell that a few of the…
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