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When it comes to cases for the iPhone and iPad, there are many options available. You can find models that have desirable features such as light weight, shock resistance, or a slim profile. A few even combine more than one of these features. The folks at Zero Chroma have developed a line of cases that…
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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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Most of us have used an iPad or other tablet device for work, reading e-books, watching movies or surfing the web. We’ve all struggled with finding a good way to hold your device at the proper angle for viewing content. There’s also the important issue of how to support the tablet in such a way…
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This TED Talk by Daniel J. Levitin should be seen by all Boomers. We do not think well under stress and that is why we need to prepare in advance for these situations. Daniel Levitin calls this the pre-mortem. His tips could save you from some very expensive mistakes. Forgetting is a part of Boomer…
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The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC70 model is a comfortable noise cancelling over ear style headphone that can be used with a smart phone, tablet or other mobile device. In addition to high-fidelity sound reproduction, the well-designed QuietPoint headphones feature active noise-cancelling technology that significantly reduces environmental noise. Although the specs are similar to the ATH-ANC7b model ,…
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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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The latest iPad is a fantastic mobile device. It’s high-resolution Retina display, lightweight, and easy to use touch-screen interface make it a joy to use for almost any task that can take advantage of a touch-based interface. Although editing photos, reading e-books, surfing the web, or viewing movies are fantastic experiences on a tablet, there…
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Over the past few years, the rise of electronic publishing has meant a significant decline in print media. Newspapers as well as magazines have felt the pinch as readers have looked to online options, including the online editions of many print titles themselves. A number of publishers are fighting back with a unique strategy –…
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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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Growing old need not be seen as a liability – yet for many people that’s exactly what happens. This is especially true of a significant percentage of the younger generation in today’s society. Bill Maher recently addressed this issue in a classic rant on his HBO show Real Time. “Ageism is the last acceptable prejudice…
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