Building Digital Confidence

Building Digital Confidence

In this article I am speaking mainly to seniors, i.e., my age or so; however, this can relate to anyone relatively new to technology. Building confidence in using digital devices is a journey that many embark on with a mix of excitement and trepidation. It is a process that requires patience, persistence, and the right approach. Let us dive deeper into how seniors can boost their confidence and become more comfortable with technology.

10 Google Maps Features, Part 1

10 Google Maps Features, Part 1

The last couple of weeks I showed you 10 Tech Tips and mentioned maps in that bit of information. I received several questions from readers asking about learning more about Google Maps. So, here are 10 Google Maps features you may have not heard of before. You can see Google Maps at maps.google.com. These are…

Five Very Useful Sites

Five Very Useful Sites

As time goes on, I learn about, and use, sites, and software apps, that can be very helpful. Today I thought I would suggest five that I, personally, find useful. Whether you are a new or experienced computer user you can benefit from them. These are listed in alphabetical order. Let us take a look….

How to Build Your New PC, Part 2

How to Build Your New PC, Part 2

Last week we looked at “How to Build Your New PC, Part 1” (link it), so it seems only logical to proceed with Part 2 today. Thanks to those of you who asked for more information! For this second look we know that setting up a new computer safely requires a systematic approach to organization,…

How to Setup Your New PC, Part 1

How to Setup Your New PC, Part 1

Many people will be getting a new PC for Christmas. First, congratulations and yes, I may be slightly jealous. But only because you bought one since I did and yours has more updates and features. Of course, the one your neighbor buys tomorrow will have more features than yours. It is almost impossible to get…

Quick Assistance with Windows

Quick Assistance with Windows

I wrote about this helpful tool several years ago, “Quick Assist.” Not much has changed but since I receive emails similar to, “What it is, how it works, and how I can use it?” I thought it may be time for a refresher. Oh, read to the end for a deal! Have you ever wanted…

Laptops: A Gray-Haired Guide to Picking the Perfect One

Laptops: A Gray-Haired Guide to Picking the Perfect One

You asked about AI, so here you go. I only created the question below and Google’s Gemini AI wrote the entire article, including the title, regarding new laptops, (gemini.google.com). It has 682 words, close to what I asked below. BTW, I do not use contractions…yet. Question: Write a column in the format of https://GrayHaired.Tech/ about…

Thunderbird Email Client

Thunderbird Email Client

You know, email was vital to me in the business world. I used it often and depended on it. I grew up in the Microsoft world and always used Microsoft Outlook as my email client. However, now that I am no longer in the business world, i.e., retired, I depend on email for fewer things….