Digital devices can be exasperating. Sometimes, they seem to have minds of their own and weird things happen. Other times, we learn there is a time-saving feature of which we were unaware. However, the good news is as we address these issues, we learn something new about our devices. We become more proficient and efficient. […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Tech goes on vacation — no guilt necessary
My wife, Connie, and I are on vacation! We get to spend several weeks in a warmer location than Maine, and we appreciate that very much. But technically, it is a work vacation because we both have jobs that require us to stay in touch even when we are on vacation. But here’s the thing: […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: The long and short of maximizing cell phone batteries
Like many of you, we here at BoomerTECH Adventures use our cell phones daily and often, so having enough battery power is important. Here are a few tips and strategies for making the most of your device’s battery in the short and long run. Which ones are new to you? Reduce screen brightness The brighter your […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Time to review digital device files
It’s the new year and thus the perfect time, once again, to clear out any obsolete data, files or apps on your digital devices. Where to start? How about your apps for contacts: Apple’s Contacts, Windows’s People and Android’s Contacts. Step 1: Check to see if there is an option to look for duplicates. On […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Last-minute tips for local, online holiday shopping
If you’re racing around and running out of time to complete your holiday shopping, you’re in good company. Believe it or not, shopping online can save you time, fuel, stress and even some money. With planning, you can even support local businesses as you wrap up your list. But first, here are a couple reminders […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: A gift of time equals a gift of love
Boomers and seniors have responded to the challenges of the world of technology and use digital devices. For example, 50% of people over 50 have active social media accounts. Fifty six percent text daily, and the majority have smart phones. However, 73% of people 65 and older report they need help with their new digital […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Take charge of your email
Our email accounts can quickly become overwhelming. Suddenly, it seems, there are 100-plus daily messages to sort through. Answer, delete or ignore? Messages can get lost and important information overlooked. Scamming through email has become so sophisticated that it can trick even a digital-savvy person. Also, digital junk mail has become as bothersome as all […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Answering some recent questions
BoomerTECH Adventures is about answering questions, and we get a lot of them. Here are four recent questions we received from clients about an array of tech issues followed by our answers. Remember that BoomerTECH Adventures in an Apple-focused company. As Maine educators, we were each involved in schools using Apple computers and our niche […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Maine leads in connecting learning and technology
This past summer, Maine received $272 million to expand affordable, high-speed internet across the state through the bipartisan Digital Equity Act. This legislation, passed in November 2021, provided $2.75 billion to help states close the digital divide among those with access to broadband internet and those who do not. The Digital Equity Act website states: […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Have phone, will travel
“Yikes! Where’s my phone?” I was standing in line to board the bus to Logan Airport, frantically searching through my carry-on bag, when I realized that my phone — my lifeline during my upcoming trip — was missing. Before panic set in, I remembered that I had the app Find My on my iPad. The Portland […]