Author: Erica Manfred

Monday, November 7, 2022

How To Be a Digital Volunteer

If you want to volunteer, but don’t want to leave home, or are worried about being exposed to  Covid, get involved with digital volunteering.

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Streaming Shows To Watch This Fall

Tired of TV with no characters you can relate to?  Here’s a rundown of shows on Hulu, Apple TV and more with relateable characters.

Monday, September 5, 2022

How to Become A Google Guru

Are you aware of all the search features Google offers? Here’s a bunch of tips and tricks to get you the info you thought was unfindable.

Monday, August 1, 2022

Finding Senior Resources

August hosts National Senior Citizens Day, but every day can be Senior Citizens Day online, if you know where to look.

Monday, July 4, 2022

Apps for that Summer Road Trip

Savvy road trippers know that a smartphone is their best friend on the road – and there are more options besides Google Maps.

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Online Books and Podcasts

In a few short years, both podcasts and audiobooks have experienced a stratospheric rise. Here’s how to get your ear candy inexpensively.

Monday, June 6, 2022

Streaming Audio: How To Choose?

Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Apple – which streaming audio is best for listening to your favorite music, audiobooks, lectures, and podcasts on demand? 

Monday, May 2, 2022

On the Go with Ridesharing Apps

How to call a cab in the era of Uber, Lyft  – and all things ridesharing.  

Monday, April 4, 2022

How Green Are Your Gadgets?

How green are your gadgets? Learn some surprisingly easy ways to use tech gadgets sustainably.

Monday, March 7, 2022

Are You Ready To Go Cashless?

Are you ready to go cashless? Learn how to leave your checkbook or credit cards at home.

Monday, February 7, 2022

Goodbye 3G

The end is near for 3G technology, and with it some smartphones, life alerts and other tech that keeps us safe and connected. Get the facts here.

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Keep Your Digital Privacy

Mark your (online) calendars – Digital Privacy Day  – and Week – is coming up! Here’s some tips about protecting your data.

Monday, January 3, 2022

Beat the ‘Bots When Job Hunting

Many older jobseekers don’t know that an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) determines who sees their resume-if ever. Here’s how to beat the ‘bots.

Monday, December 6, 2021

Use Tech and Organize for 2022

Get your digital house in order in 2022!

Monday, November 29, 2021

Caregiving Essentials

Caregiving can be made easier with the right digital tools and technology; learn about the free Digital Essentials video classes offered by Senior Planet.