Has your computer suddenly slowed down? Are you seeing an uptick in pop-up advertising? Have you received a phone call claiming to be from the IRS or Apple tech support telling you to take immediate action? Or a legitimate-looking email from “your bank” asking you to verify or update your account information? For all the [Read More…]
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Tech help on the way? Make the most of it
Computer problems can be stressful and sometimes getting tech help can be even more stressful. Here’s how to prepare before you make that call for professional tech help. Whether you have an in-home appointment, are calling tech support on the phone, or bringing your computer to a service shop, here are some things you [Read More…]
Disaster preparedness: How our smartphones can help
A few years ago my neighbor knocked on my front door. Because he was a chronic borrower of things I answered the door assuming he needed another tool. Instead, he said “There’s a bad fire coming our way and we may have to evacuate. They said on the news that we might have just 15 [Read More…]
High-tech solution for a low-tech problem (and a happier marriage)
Jacci handed me the bottle of advanced formula hand sanitizer that boasts aloe and an easy to use pump dispenser. She couldn’t unlock the easy to use pump. She expressed her frustration with some colorful words and walked out of the kitchen with the wave of the hand that says “honey you deal with this.” [Read More…]
Top five smartphone apps for your summer trips
Would you like to feel more secure the next time you’re on the road? Do you want to be sure that you’ve mapped out a good driving route? What if you’re traveling alone and want your spouse or loved ones to know where you are relative to your destination? And if something unexpected does happen, [Read More…]
Three, two, one – backup!
Are your prized photos and important files safely backed up? Our tech mentor says there are two types of people when it comes to backing up computer files – those who back up regularly, and those who wish they had! There are a variety of ways to create and maintain backups of your files. We [Read More…]
We love technology but it’s not really about the tech
We started our senior-friendly tech help business and began writing this monthly column in 2017 and we love our work as Davis Tech Teachers. But truth be told, even though we’re both clearly tech nerds, it’s not really that we’re so in love with tech. So, what is it about? Connection It’s not about having [Read More…]
Magazine nostalgia goes digital
Did you know that some of your favorite magazines have websites where you can revisit issues dating back to their first year in print? We chose six of the best to share with you for this month’s column. When we set out to research online magazines we were surprised and delighted to discover how many [Read More…]
