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Don’t get bogged down by blogs… A web log, known as a “blog,” is much like a diary or journal entry except blogs are shared with the world rather than kept to yourself. A blog’s creator is a “blogger.” Consider me your personal blogger.

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TOP 10 TECH GIFTS FOR SILVER SURFERS

Everyone can use a little help with their holiday shopping and there’s still plenty of time to buy online. I’ve put together my top 10 favorite tech gadgets for your favorite Silver Surfers—including 5 ideas for under $25.   Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480 for Computers, Tablets, and Smartphones   The genius of this Logitech […]

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Tips for Safely Shopping Online

You can’t see or touch the merchandise, so what makes online shopping so appealing? The top three enticements are: 1) You don’t need to leave your home to do it 2) You can access retailers all over the globe 3) Shopping online can save you money To ensure that your credit card information is safe […]

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Where Are We Going With Wearables?

Love is in the eye of the beholder and now tech is on the body of the wearer. There are watches, eyeglasses, and rings that transmit information over the Internet and back to your computer or tablet. Smart watches bring the world to your wrist and you to the world. You can text, email, and […]

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TO UPGRADE OR NOT TO UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 10?

If you have a PC computer you’ve possibly seen this window, or something like it, pop up when you turn your computer on. What are you to do? Well, I don’t want to tell you what to do, but here’s what I’m going to do. Wait…Wait…And then wait some more. The free upgrade to Windows […]

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3 REASONS WHY I’M NOT AN EARLY ADOPTER

For the last 20 years I’ve taught digital immigrants to conquer their fear of technology. I’ve also answered their questions, as best I could, about what device might be right for them and how to use the bugger. What I haven’t done is chase down the latest and greatest gadgets out there. You’d think I’d […]

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