Technology

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Ask The Techspert: Beware of Deepfakes

The Techspert tackles deepfakes, their dangers, how to avoid being fooled – and what to do if you’re a victim of an online impersonation scam

Monday, November 6, 2023

Tech: Dialing for Dollars – to Charities

With the popularity of smartphones, charitable giving apps make donating to worthy causes safe and seamless. Here’s how. 

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Ask The Techspert: 5 Cybersecurity Tips You Should Know

Since October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, here are five cybersecurity tips that you can easily apply today without paying a penny.

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Finding Voting Resources Online

Curious about online sites that facilitate voting?  Find out online what you need to know before election day. 

Monday, October 2, 2023

Tech: The Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) now includes smart toilets and smart kitty litter boxes! Here’s the latest in this technology.

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Ask The Techspert: Your Guide to Senior Planet Resources

Are you familiar with all of Senior Planet’s Tech resources for older adults? This article covers most of them and their links.

Monday, September 4, 2023

Tech: Giggle With Google on Its Birthday!

Discover Google’s fun side and play games, perform tricks, get answers to silly questions, charm your grandchildren with animal sounds and so much more.

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Ask The Techspert: Augmented Reality vs. Virtual Reality

Learn the difference between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality…and about the Senior Planet resources to help you explore both.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Picture Perfect: Free Photo-Editing Tools

Check out these free tools to bring out your photos’ full potential.

Monday, August 7, 2023

Tech: Six Cool Tricks You Didn’t Know Alexa Can Do

Who says technology has to be serious?  There’s so much more to Alexa than setting alarms or playing music. It does tricks!

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Ask The Techspert: What Is the Threads App?

Our Techspert offers a primer on Threads, the newest social media platform with a focus on text conversations.

Monday, July 3, 2023

Tech: Fitness Apps for Seniors

Android and Apple fitness apps for both smartwatches and phones can track health and fitness, but which one to choose?

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Ask The Techspert: What About Digital Wallets?

Digital wallets enable people to make purchases, send and receive money, pay bills, keep different cards, and more with their phones.

Thursday, June 8, 2023

What is AI?

You might be surprised to know you’re already using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Learn about this exciting new technology – and a free talk on June 15.

Monday, June 5, 2023

Tech: Apps for that International Vacay!

Pent-up demand for travel this summer is creating a crush for affordable airfares, tours and more – but these apps can help.