♦ It’s a challenge just keeping up with all the new things happening with technology. Therefore, my mission is to bring those technews items that could be useful not only for BabyBoomers, but interesting for those who have a Smartphone, tablet, or curiosity in ‘what’s happening with tech’ :). Continue reading
Ok BabyBoomers, this question is for you🙂 :
What did you do the last time you parked your car, and when you went to pick it up you could not remember where to look for the car? Did the BabyBoomer friends you were having all that fun with recall where you parked the car? Continue reading
Deadwood: We’ve all heard the word and what it implies. But, have you ever thought that you could be in support of it?
I read an article by Nick Bilton of the New York Times recently about Apps, which have access to your social accounts. Continue reading
There is no longer any doubt that in today’s world often we use technology to help us with our lives. As a matter of fact, JOB HUNTING is no longer done in the old-fashioned way, and I don’t mean newspapers. I’m sure most of you are familiar with the on-line application process. Making your way through the many application requirements, and then hoping that you will be among the very lucky prospective candidates to get a response can be frustrating, to say the least. Continue reading
How many of you are still struggling with Christmas gift ideas for the little people in your lives? It’s hard to know what to buy with so much to choose from. Not to mention that often board games do not seem to get as much publicity as the tech toys. How can we come up with something that not only the younger generation will like, but will please us, the parents of the children? I thought I might check with what some of the ‘experts’ for ideas to help you in choosing those last-minute gifts. Here is what I found:
♦ Little PassPorts: Little Passports is the creative, fun, and award-winning subscription that kids love. Inspire kids to learn about the world with a gift subscription to Little Passports! We offer two gift subscription packages: the World Edition and the USA Edition: via Gift Subscription Ideas & Subscriptions For Kids | Little Passports.
♦ APPS of the week: If you are planning to give your kids a new phone or tablet check out these Apps to download: via eSchool News | Apps | eSchool News.
♦ The Top Tablets for Your Kids: Considering that children are our future—and our future tech consumers—the computer industry hardly caters to tykes. Just a handful of computers and tablets out there are specifically designed for kids and their little hands.via The Top Tablets for Your Kids – Slideshow from PCMag.com.
♦ Tablets for 2 year olds: Most kids’ tablets are generally aimed at kids from around 4 years upwards. But if you’re looking to expose your 2-year-old to tablets, then there are products available. via Best Tablets for 2 Year Old Kids for Christmas 2013.
♦ Check out what Consumer Reports has to say about how to choose the best tablet for your child. Look at this list of what to consider before you buy. via Buying A Kids Tablet | Best Kids Tablets – Consumer Reports news.
Black History APPs have blossomed into many choices for us all. Below are some interesting ones that I found while searching the Internet. Take a moment to check them out.
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February is Black History Month or National African American History Month! In celebration of this month, these three apps can be used to share the accomplishments and achievements of Americans of African descent anytime of the year. Most of these apps can be used on an Android or iOS. One can be used on any smartphone with Internet access. The best thing is that they all are free. Download and learn something new! via Black History Month Apps | District of Columbia Public Library.
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This link will lead you to APPs with Quotes from Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. The APPs are free. In addition, you can read reviews of the product. Click the link below. http://tinyurl.com/Maya-Angelou-APP
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As we consider time, and time again how to protect our on-line privacy, one of the more important aspects of using the Internet’s, Email, Banking, Shopping, Twitter, LinkedIn, FaceBook websites is our Passwords. These are the keys to accessing our ‘private’ information. But, what is a strong password? How do we cope with the fundamental need to create complex ‘passkeys’ ? How do we avoid having ‘unauthorized’ sources acquire this information? I searched the Internet. Below is a summary of what some experts think:
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For those of you who find it difficult to create complicated passwords, there are websites that you can use to help you with this task. Use the links below which may help you get this done is an easier fashion.
How should you keep track of your passwords? 
A more secure way to keep track of your secret code is to download one of the many password managers available online. Two of the most popular are RoboForm and LastPass. These are plug-ins that collect your passwords as you make your way around the Web, encrypt them and store them either on your computer or on the company’s servers, or sometimes both.
If you come up with a complicated password that you are likely to forget immediately, no problem. The password manager will remember it and automatically fill it in when a pass code is requested the next time you’re on the site. Many of the password managers even generate obscure passwords for you.
Security experts said a password manager is a good way to secure your codes from most hackers, but there are downsides you need to consider. There is still the risk that sophisticated hackers can come after your password manager and get all the stored pass codes in one swoop. via Three easy ways to keep track of your passwords – latimes.com.
♦ Most of us are keeping our passwords on post-its, little slips of paper, and in our head, and often we even forget what the last password we created was because we are moving so quickly trying to get the task done.
♦ If you are the pen and paper type, you can keep a notebook handy and write down all the websites you visit as well as the user names and passwords. Do not forget to update the notebook when you visit a new site. via How to Keep Track of Passwords | eHow.com.
I hope this is helpful 🙂
iPhone/iPad
♦ Periodically tech4boomers highlights articles that have tips, tricks and useful information. This week we want to call your attention to an article by Katherine Boehret, of the Wall Street Journal, which covers iPhone and iPad things you should get to know. Don’t forget to click the link provided for the details. A sample of what she covers is: ♦ how to directly access apps, ♦ how to Tap to scroll up, ♦ keyboard shortcuts, ♦ how to take screenshots, ♦ how to swipe search. In all she covers ten things you will want to know. Click this link for the article: via Ten Tips and Tricks Every iPhone and iPad User Should Know – WSJ.com.
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Choosing Computer Monitors
♦The next article we think you will want to read is by Kate Murphy at the New York Times, Personal Tech section. This article covers what you should consider when buying a computer monitor. Since we spend sooo much time these days looking at computer screens, it’s important to know why you choose one monitor versus another, and how important the specs are. Ms. Murphy explains resolution, and how the picture elements (pixels) are supposed to give a sharper picture quality. However, that may be true only up to a point. Murphy checks with a retinal neuroscientist for his opinion. In addition, contrast ratio is explained. But, after all of this discussion it turns out “Response time is the first thing to look at”. Ergonomics play an important role when choosing a monitor. How monitor ergonomics affects eye, back, and neck strain is also reviewed. All said, this is an important article. Read more by clicking this link: via Things to Consider When Buying a Monitor – NYTimes.com.
I hope this is helpful 🙂
Just when you think you have seen the best and latest computer Apps, Laptops, Games, etcetera, you learn there is something better! How are we supposed to keep up? How do we know if we are purchasing the latest, greatest computer thing? The answer is . . . You probably do not know:)! Today’s computer technology creative surge appears to be endlessly … NEW ...!
This week’s post will feature a few of the most interesting things we’ve recently read about. For starters, it turns out (as we all may have guessed), Apple still has “sparkling” surprises for Apple “Groupies”.
The New Mac Book is reported to be Super! Fast, thin, light weight, long battery life, great memory. The list is very long. You may want to check out the article to get the full details. Click on this link DAVID POGUE’s review published June 12, 2012. via Apple’s MacBook Pro Is Just One Point Short of Perfection – State of the Art – NYTimes.com.
When you are not sure what Apple product you should buy, you may want to check out the Buyer’s Guide for Apple models. Although they do not guarantee that the rumors are totally aaccurate, it’s a good place to start doing your research before you buy an Apple product. And we all know, rumors often are very accurate :). Click the link to get there. via Mac Buyer’s Guide: Know When to Buy Your Mac, iPod or iPhone.
Health APPS –We all can use support when we learn that we may have to undergo a serious medical surgery procedure. drawMD looks like it may be useful for just this type of situation. There are various types of drawMD APPs which discuss specific procedures (e.g. anethesia, critical care). Check out what they have to say about their product, and the APPS are Free!
Are you a patient scheduled to undergo a procedure? Bring your iPad with drawMD to your appointment and get visual answers to your questions. Clear images of procedures will help you break down the medical-speak and get a deeper understanding of your treatment options. via drawMD Sampler for iPad on the iTunes App Store.
Have you Android users been feeling a little jealous of your iPhone4S friends and their ‘personal assistant’ ? Well you might be interested to know that there are APPS for Android that do some of the same things, and you can find and use them for Free! Check out the 5 Best Siri Alternatives … link below and see for yourself.
iPhone 4S … the thing that received most of the attention was the new personal voice assistant called Siri. It is an awesome feature that has the ability of converting your speech into action and you can use it to perform most of the tasks on your iPhone 4S. But what to do if you are using an Android phone and want to get the Siri like personal voice assistant? via 5 Best Siri Alternatives for Android.
I hope this is helpful 🙂
Recently tech4boomers was ‘put on notice‘ about a jailbreak app which appeared in a post (F.lux). It suggested that Apple users might want to investigate this software. Not too long afterwards, one of our followers informed us that the software is a ‘jailbreak app’. The follower was concerned about what repercussions would ensue should they use the jailbreak app.
So here is the scoop about Jailbreaking Apps:
iOS jailbreaking is the process of removing the limitations imposed by Apple on devices running the iOS operating system through the use of custom kernels — such devices include the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and 2nd generation Apple TV. Jailbreaking allows iOS users to gain root access to the operating system, allowing them to download additional applications, extensions, and themes that are unavailable through the official Apple App Store. via iOS jailbreaking – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
♦ What does APPLE say about Jailbreaking APPS?
Reasons NOT to Jailbreak your iOS device
Void warranty.
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