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DayTime Tampa TV Interview

I had a great time speaking with Jerry Penacoli on DayTime Tampa when I was on tour in Florida last month. Here’s their write up and a video of the interview… Now updated and revised, the user-friendliest, most reassuring, jargon-free, smartest, and most comprehensive nuts-and-bolts guide for seniors, who are the fastest-growing demographic among social […]

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Your Heart May Grow 3 Sizes This Holiday Season

The gift of giving may make your heart grow 3 sizes this holiday season. Below are some tips for donors on how to choose, evaluate, and maximize their generosity along with five GREAT organizations to consider supporting. 5 Tips for Donors 1. Visit Give.org and review their Charity Reports to be sure your donation is […]

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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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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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My 4 Favorite Travel Gadgets

I want to stay organized, feel at home, and leave nothing behind when I travel. Having been out of commission for a few months recovering from being hit by a car, I’m very thankful to be on the road (or in the friendly skies) again promoting the newly revised “Is This Thing On?” A Friendly […]

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What To Buy – Desktop, Laptop, or Tablet?

(As featured in 50Plus Seniors News – Redefining Age) Can you picture yourself sitting in your backyard watching the roses bloom while “surfing the net”? Or perhaps you’re traveling on a plane with your tablet tucked into your carry-on luggage. Maybe you’re even snuggled up all comfy in your bed answering emails. On the other […]

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5 Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day

There’s still time to let your mom know that you love her this Mother’s Day. I’ve hand-picked 5 Tech Gifts just for the World’s Greatest Moms out there. NIX 12″ DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME – UNDER $100               Mom will love the Nix 12″ Digital Photo Frame’s motion sensor. Click […]

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4 Part Series of Talks in NYC

I’m presenting a four part series of talks at the Senior Planet Exploration Center (127 West 25th Street). It would be great to see you there. Please feel free to pass this email on to anyone else you think might be interested. Friday, March 20th @ 1:00pm “Is This Thing On?” Navigating the Digital World […]

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