How to Set Up an iPad for Elderly Use

Elderly User iPad Otterbox Agility Shell case and tablet stand

A tablet can enhance the quality of life for many elderly people, especially those who are limited in their mobility or are residing in a group-home or other assisted living environment. I purchased and set up an iPad for my 90 year old father who loves to use the tablet and apps to watch videos,…

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Tech Gifts for Seniors and Boomers

Octa TabletTail Monkey Tail with Vacuum Dock, featuring 98 (!) year old grandfather of Pro Trotsky, Octa Founder and CEO.

Tech gifts for seniors and boomers that enhance the life of the recipient and probably you as well. All of these items have excellent price performance, you can decide how much to spend. No matter what you choose, these gifts will show your loved ones that you care about them and should both enhance their…

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Online Reputation Social Marketing Overview with Twitter Tips

feature image for WCLAX social media pres

Social media platforms are constantly changing. I hope this article will provide you with an introduction, catch-up or refresher on social media marketing. I pulled together some social marketing tips for a presentation to WordPress website developers and designers at WordCamp Los Angeles (WCLAX) on September 27th. Several attendees asked for Twitter tips so that…

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How and Why to Use iWatermark+ for Your Photos and Art

Autumns Eve multimedia art by Clara Berta @BertaArt

Every day photos with unknown sources are shared on social media and blogs. Most of the people posting these photos without credit do not do so with malicious intent. They have found a nice image that they want to share with their friends or readers. The image makes their point. I have written at length…

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Waterproof iPhone Case Lifeproof Review and Tips

Ashley Guarrasi in pool with LifeProof case photo by Ray Gordon

Protecting your phone from water during outdoor activities is challenging, especially during the summer months when many of us are active around pools, the beach and more. In my home state of Hawaii, many people choose to live here because they love the water. It’s a water centric kind of place where water activities can…

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Boom Swimmer WaterProof Bluetooth Speaker Review

Boom Swimmer on pool float by Linda Sherman

The Boom Movement Swimmer waterproof bluetooth speaker is designed to go anywhere with you. Lightweight, simple but very clever, the “tail” of the Swimmer wraps around a large variety of objects, as stationary as your shower head and as mobile as the handlebars on your bike. We filmed the Boom Swimmer attached to a water…

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Attribution for Photographs and Images

Outrigger Canoe one man OC-1 Black Scorpius photo by Ray Gordon of CourageGroup.com

Some of my friends on Facebook marvel at my ability to identify photo sources. I want to teach you how so that you can do it too. You are not detracting from your photo post by including an image credit with it. Providing a credit shows that you acknowledge other people’s creative efforts. Photo attribution…

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Christmas Tech Gifts

lifeproof selfie in pool

Looking for the last minute perfect Christmas Gift? Here are our BoomerTechTalk recommendations for this year. LifeProof Cases and Holders for iPhone and iPad If your loved one spends any time near water, they will love these products. In Hawaii, they are indispensable. But anywhere people, boat, swim, paddle board or even bike is a…

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Build Your Personal Brand With These Books

Books to Build Your Personal Brand

Invest in yourself this holiday with some smart reading. The holidays are an excellent time for self-improvement as work quiets down for many of us. As you learn and reflect, you may realize you need to update your bios on your social media platforms, especially LinkedIn and GooglePlus. APE by Guy Kawasaki and Shawn Welch…

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Social Business Savvy Boomers Make the Best Leaders

Mark Fidelman Socialized Book Cover Nikon

Boomers that are Social Business savvy have an advantage in business as employees or owners. Smart companies promote and recruit executives who are not just capable, knowledgeable managers but who also have proven online influence. Only a short-sighted company puts the social reputation of their company into the hands of someone under 30 just because…

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