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SmartPhone Leasing…What’s the deal?

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canstockphoto16723097Just when you thought you understood how to get a new smartphone after your contract period is up, the wireless carriers introduce the “early upgrade plan”.  Do you have any idea what that is, or if will it work for you?  I checked out an article that discusses the pros and cons of this new “deal“.  Apparently,  it’s still cheaper to own your smartphone, but it depends on what type of smartphone user you are.  One thing is for sure, if you’re the kind of smartphone user who gets excited about any new feature, then this may be the plan for you.  Below are some of the highlights reviewed in the NYTimes article.  Make sure to check out the link at the end of this post for exact details. Continue reading →

Getting Politically Savvy with APPS

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social vote_oct 15The APP phenomenon allows us to be connected socially using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, to name a few. More recently,  we can also be connected using politically social apps.

The 2016 presidential race will not only be televised, now you can participate in the social conversation via your smartphone.  In addition, you can cast your vote on issues like gun control, healthcare and the environment. There are apps that have a transcript of the US Constitution.  Did you know the Library of Congress has a Constitution app, which is free?  You can also use an app that takes top political stories and makes them available all in one place. Many of these apps are available free of charge.

Take a moment to check out the links below, then review the article for detailed information.

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  1. Library of Congress APPs: http://www.loc.gov/apps/
  2. Brigade: iTunes app
  3. Polito-Mix: Android
  4. Polito-Mix: iTunes app

I hope this is helpful 🙂canstockphoto6234770

Ready, Set…Back to School … Equipment

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Back to school_2015Once again we are fortunate enough to have tech experts to help us with deciding  what type of technical equipment is worth our consideration when purchasing laptops, smartphones and all the other gadgets that we use in today’s tech world.

Back-to-school days are just around the corner – –  and for some families it’s already here. Most of us can use information to aid our students in locating the best devices to buy and use to get their school work done.  Below are some ideas worth looking at.  As always click the link provided for the full article. Continue reading →

Ways to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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7856760[1]What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and how can we prevent it?

♦ Wrist Care: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:

If you spend a lot of time doing activities that involve forceful or repetitive hand or wrist movement or use of vibrating equipment, you have an increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. These activities can include driving, working with small instruments, knitting, or using a sander. Continue reading →

Black Tech inventors Who Shaped the Modern World

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canstockphoto3111576We wouldn’t be enjoying our gadgets and apps without these amazing innovators. This list of dreamers and scientists include a “godfather”, a “father” and two women, who, along with the rest of these high achievers, have helped shape our modern, digital, connected world.via Black Tech inventors Who Shaped the Modern World.

 

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https://www.tumblr.com/blacksintech/12788668095/list-of-black-tech-startups

Windows 7 exits mainstream support: What you need to know | PCWorld

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  • fyi only signWindows 7 won’t be receiving any new features or product tweaks, such as the impressing-sounding DirectX 12 gaming technology slated to launch with Windows 10. You won’t be able to call Microsoft for free help if you run into an issue with Windows 7 either. Once a Windows desktop operating system leaves mainstream support, it enters the extended support phase—the very same support phase that Windows XP found itself in from early 2009 until its death earlier this year. via Windows 7 exits mainstream support: What you need to know | PCWorld.

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2015 Tech To Do List & New Ideas

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antivirusHappy New Year!

How many of us vowed last year that we would not get caught again without Anti-virus protection?!  If you haven’t already, now is the time to make it your mission to get that show on the road. Below you will find a link to free anti-virus software suggestions.  In addition there are reviews of various anti-virus products you can select for your personal needs.  No more excuses. Don’t get caught without this type of protection. Save yourself from this nightmare. Continue reading →

Last Minute Tech Gift Choices

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canstockphoto15875571It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas from where I sit, and some of you may still be wondering what you should buy for your friends and family.  I searched around for some ideas and listed below are links to some good choices.

Ratings: Check out this link before you buy Apps for children, it gives you the Best rated, and what’s not recommended for kids.via Best Holiday Apps. Continue reading →

Extra! Get Your News Apps

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news w apps♦ 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 →

Ready…Set…Back to School Technology & More

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It seems that it was not so long ago that preparing our grade school children, high school teenagers, and college bound  students for back to school items consisted of purchasing new clothing, books, pencils, crayons etc.  Maybe we knew more recently about laptops, or desktop computers; however, there is a whole new world out there when it comes to understanding what to buy for your students, and yourselves :). That’s why Tech4Boomers searched around for some suggestions that you could review if you are still deciding what to do, and what to buy.  Continue reading →