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Friday, January 10, 2014

Aging With Geekitude: Technophobes Anonymous

…when I got a clunky computer as a gift. The Kaypro II was one of the first “portable” computers made; it cost more than $1500 and weighed 26 pounds with…

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Ask The Techspert: TechBytes Episode 2

…go-between for your computers. The computer’s hard drive holds all files and icons available on your computer, including those on your “Desktop.” However, rather than copying the entire old computer’s

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Ask The Techspert: TechBytes

…than going the other way around. However, the learning curve is steeper both ways when dealing with computers. I would propose a gradual switch starting with an iPad. Once you…

Friday, October 21, 2022

Open Thread Update: Miss Me?

Last week I shared my feelings about a BC (Before Computers) exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York. It rang a bell for some readers who shared…

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Time To Buy a New Phone or Computer?

…new phones, computers, and IoT devices released each year, it can be easy to fall behind – and easy to be overwhelmed with the changes. Moreover, keeping up with the…

Friday, March 14, 2014

The Best Tablets for Technophobes

…sign of the times. People at both ends of the age spectrum are skipping computers and moving directly to touchscreen tablets, which techies predict may actually replace computers one of…

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Human Rights, War — and Your Gadgets

(Video link for mobile) What do human rights have to do with our gadgets? Computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, smart watches — it’s hard to imagine living without our electronic…

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Ask The Techspert: How To Deal With My Slow Computer?

…run faster with less load, computers tend to do the same. Follow these steps to unload your PC and make it faster: Delete all the files inside your Recycle Bin…

Monday, July 10, 2017

Masako Wakamiya: Not Your Typical App Developer

…loves being around people. In a presentation at TEDx Tokyo, Wakamiya explains that she happened to read an article in a magazine at that time about the benefits of computers;…

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Love Note From a Computer Newbie

…was an instant convert. And her appreciation for Williams’ lessons knew no bounds. “I teach seniors at the senior home how to use computers and the Internet. When I came…

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Glossary of Technology Terms

A ·B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P…

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

A Noted Artist Creates an App for the Aging Mind – and Eye

computers for quite some time. I think I bought my first one in the late ’70s. I began using computers because it made documenting and archiving my work so much…

Monday, August 7, 2017

Typewriters Are Making a Comeback

…the turn of the 21st century, even electric ones were quickly being put on the shelf to make room for desktop computers. Yay! No more White Out or smudgy carbon…

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Online Activities Give Aging Brains a Boost

…hang onto your memory and other cognitive skills – even improve them – as you age. “Using computers and the Internet will protect people who are 50 years or more…

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

“Tour” the New Senior Planet Center in Miami!

…gadgets. Beyond our award-winning technology classes, older adults can stop by to use the free computers and internet, socialize, or learn everything from chair yoga to money matters. This new…