Demystifying Technology and Social Media
Jack LaLanne had an influence on the lives of many Baby Boomers. His inspiring chatter during his TV exercise show about healthy food and regular exercise was revolutionary at the time. He died January 23, 2011 at 96. Jack's level of activity in his late years demonstrates the possibilities for all … [Read more...]
We decided to install a Comcast Cable TV Motorola DVR (digital video recorder) for the senior in our family. Teaching him to how to use the remote control for the DVR and TV was essential. Including a DVR made it more technically challenging than just providing him with cable TV but the DVR allows … [Read more...]
Christine Lu created a Twitter profile that has served her extremely well. She made herself the go-to person for people interested in China. Christine has always tweeted authentically and established relationships with her followers. She was able to bring most of her followers with her as she … [Read more...]
Almost any cell phone can get you rescued. But a smart phone gives you more ways to reach help. When cell phones were first introduced, a key selling point for families was the help they could provide in an emergency situation. Even the limited functionality of the early phones allowed you to reach … [Read more...]
My own story of reinvention is a very happy one. I transitioned from an elite corporate career in Japan to a lifestyle of my choice in America. To reinvent myself, I needed to learn new technical skills. Fortunately for me, I have always enjoyed studying. My dream occupation allows me to work from … [Read more...]
Backing up your computer is like flossing – eventually, you’ll realize it was a good idea to do it regularly. Recently, I received an e-mail from a long-time friend requesting my contact information, which he had lost when his hard drive crashed. It was his first such experience, and it was … [Read more...]
Google Places is Free and if you are a local business with a street address that customers or clients can visit, you should take advantage of it. You can also register your business with for Bing Local and Yahoo local. Many of your potential customers and clients will go their favorite search … [Read more...]
Internet or Online Dating has rapidly gone from being in the shadows, almost like porn on the web, to acceptance and extraordinary success and consumer acceptance. From just a few websites that offered such a service, there is now an industry of competing websites, often with very specific … [Read more...]
How To Comment on a Website
Have you never commented on a website? You are not alone. Many people enjoy reading websites but have not yet tried to comment. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started. Why Comment? There are benefits to commenting. Here are some of them: - Share your opinion with the author and other … [Read more...]