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Real Conversations about Microsoft XP Operating System
Microsoft’s deadline for the support of the Microsoft XP Operating System is the month of April 2014. That gives all XP Operating System (OS) users one month to decide what OS they will upgrade to (Windows 7 or Windows 8). Continue reading
Celebrating Black History with APPS
In 1926, Dr. Woodson initiated the celebration of Negro History Week, which corresponded with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, this celebration was expanded to include the entire month of February, and today Black History Month garners support throughout the country as people of all ethnic and social backgrounds discuss the black experience. Continue reading
Job APPS Savvy
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
Brrrr It’s Cold…Protect Your Cell Phone !
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Prevent phone freeze
♦ To keep phones from getting too chilly, don’t leave them alone in the elements, like in a parked car. Stashing your phone inside pockets closest to your person, where they can absorb some of your body heat, is best. If you do need to leave it behind, turn the phone off instead of just putting it to sleep. Continue reading
Are You Ready to Recover Your HP Windows 8 PC?
Have you ever had a problem with your computer because of a hardware or software crash? Perhaps a terrible virus infection caused it to crash! Over time, we have all been in this terrible situation at least once when the ‘help’ we called asked us for our ‘Recovery Disc’. This was probably your first training session on why you ‘need’ a ‘Recovery Disc’ stashed away in a safe place. Continue reading
Yikes! Cell Phones & Germs!
♦ Now that we have discussed the best phones and plans, what are you doing to protect yourself from the germs these devices carry? Continue reading
Tech Recommendations for 2014
Happy 2014 New Year! Welcome to the new blog format at Tech4Boomers. I am hopeful the new layout will help you to see and learn more when you visit this page. There is plenty to tell you about. In this post, the focus will be on the steps that can make your 2014 technology experience more secure and cost-effective. Continue reading
Christmas Gifts for Kids…
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.
Happy Holidays!
Digital Gifts for the Holidays
The Holidays for some of us are a real challenge when it comes to buying digital gifts for our ‘geeky tech friends’. That’s why I am elated to share the suggestions presented in an article I found at ZDNet.com by Ken Hess, listed below.
♦ SSD – solid state drive
♦ Chromebook – with descriptions of various models
♦ Tablet Computers – listed in order of preference
♦ Digital Video Camera – *** for as little as $20.00!
♦ External USB Hard Drive – good for backing up-
……with suggestions for purchase
♦ Ultrabook Computer by Intel Corporation
Don’t miss out on this great article with detailed information by clicking the link below.
6 great digital geek gift ideas for your 2013 holiday buying frenzy (Gift Guide 2013) | ZDNet.
Happy Shopping!
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