Great Idea! Helping your mobile phone last longer The question of the hour is “How will the tariffs affect the price of new technology?”  The prices will go up, but we don’t know when or how much.  Rather than rush to purchase a new phone, here are some ways to make your current one last […]

Great Idea! 2 Hidden Features in iOS 17 1.  Automatically delete verification codes sent to you via text or email- When you sign into an application that uses 2 factor authentication, you will receive an email or text with a code to enter.  This is happening more and more to make sure it is you […]

Great Idea! Digital Vaccination Cards Don’t take a chance on losing or damaging  your vaccination card.  As you may be aware, many states and businesses will require vaccinations – both at indoor and outdoor events. Some states, including California, New York and Colorado, already offer a form of a digital vaccination card.  Here are some […]

Great Idea! Windows 10 Tricks 1.  If you are into the emoji craze, you can insert emojis from your Windows 10 keyboard.  To reach them, hold down your Windows Key key and the period.  Then just click the one you want inserted. 2.  Make things on your screen larger – easier to see! – To make just […]

Great Idea! Google Photos and Amazon Photos – Are your phone’s photos safe?   These are 2 free services to backup your complete photo collection on your phone. Each app has a “catch”. Google promises to backup for free, an unlimited number of pictures and short videos on your phones, tablets and computers with great […]

Great Idea! Ways to control Spam in Outlook Spam is inevitable, no matter what provider you are using for an email address.  If you are using Microsoft Outlook as your email software, there are ways to try and control the unwanted messages. I would caution you to use the “unsubscribe” method only when the mail […]

Important Information! The KRACK Virus If you use wifi with ANY device, you are vulnerable to the KRACK virus. This can affect ANY operating system, so protect yourself whether you use a Mac or a Windows PC. You are also vulnerable on your mobile device – both iOS and Android. This virus could break your […]

Great Idea! Your iPhone can read to you! You don’t need to pay for an Audible subscription to have your iPhone read books to you. By enabling an accessibility setting, you can make your iPhone read the text of whatever it is you have open, from a book in iBooks to an article you have […]

Great Idea! Controlling Spam It is important to occasionally check your spam folder as legitimate emails may show up there.  If you read the fine print on many emails, they strongly suggest you put their address in your contact list to insure you receive them.  But there are also things you can do to try […]