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For a few years now Microsoft has been telling us that Windows 10 will no longer be supported after October 14, 2025. After this date, you will no longer receive free software updates, technical assistance, or security fixes from Windows Update. … Continue reading →

One might think that this topic is beyond the scope of seniors and tech, but I’m here to tell you it’s not. Many of us use Verizon’s internet access products and for the most part they work fairly well. But … Continue reading →

This is what Google’s AI has to say about Perplexity AI: Perplexity AI is often considered better than other AI chatbots for its in-depth research capabilities, real-time web search, and concise, source-backed answers, making it a valuable tool for users seeking … Continue reading →

A friend was looking for an alternative to QuickBooks recently since the annual license had gotten too expensive relative to his small business’ income. The following recommendations came from a Perplexity AI search. Here are some of the best free … Continue reading →

You’re a Windows 11 user and you would like to use Windows built-in backup feature to back up file to a local (not cloud) drive. You used to be able to do this with Window 7 and 10, but something … Continue reading →

This is the case of the ‘lost browser window’. Let me explain. I use multiple screens on my PCs at work and at home. And sometimes the Chrome browser ends up on one of the screens that’s either not turned … Continue reading →

And why should I care? Isn’t good old fashioned ‘stereo’ good enough for my aging ears, you might ask? Well, according to this USA Today article Dolby Atmos is “a three-dimensional sound format that aims to be as impressive for … Continue reading →

Here’s a picture of the devices sitting next to my easy chair that I get to choose from to satisfy my computing needs: Starting from the back on the right side there’s Windows 10, Chrome Flex, MacBook Pro, and Linux … Continue reading →

Here’s the link to a presentation given recently to residents of the Foulkeways at Gwynedd community. http://seniortechadvisor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ChatGPT-final2023.pdf This presentation covered recent developments in artificial intelligence commonly referred to as ‘chatbots’, ‘large language models’, or ‘generative AI’. A similar presentation has … Continue reading →

OK, if you already read my previous post “Why Trade my Prius for a Tesla?” then you probably saw that I wrote: “This is not for everyone! It seems like this car was designed by tech geeks for tech geeks.” … Continue reading →

I’m still trying to figure this one out. I was the proud owner of a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime (Advanced) plug-in hybrid automobile. Here it is: In my mind, being able to run mostly on electric power, but then have … Continue reading →

ChatGPT is a LLM, and it sure has been in the news a lot recently! Here are a few recent headlines that got my attention, and that I’ll be using to develop a seminar on this topic for the fall … Continue reading →

Hello friends. Today (5/1/23) I was notified by several family members that they had received a ‘friendly’ “Hello. How are you doing?” message in email that links them to a fake Facebook account with my name AND my Facebook profile … Continue reading →

I was helping a friend set up a new Mac Mini this morning and was looking for a way to make files on a Google Share accessible via the Mac’s file system. As it turns out, that’s what Google Drive … Continue reading →

Introducing the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Portable Speaker: 90dB Loud Sound Deep Bass IP67 Waterproof Small Speaker Built-in Strap, 12H Playtime Long Battery Powerbank for Outdoor Camping Biking, 120ft Bluetooth Range available on Amazon for $60 (less a 15% discount, … Continue reading →

Let me introduce you to GIMP and Krita. First GIMP… GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open-source raster graphics editor used for image manipulation (retouching) and image editing, free-form drawing, transcoding between different image file formats, and more specialized tasks. It is not designed to be … Continue reading →

Until you read this (for Windows users only): I was browsing YouTube yesterday and came across this video: Do NOT Shut Down Your Computer! (here’s why). For those that know me, I HAD to watch this video because it could … Continue reading →

You must be kidding! But here it is (‘was’, by the time you read this): A few things that concerned me before making this purchase included 4gb memory, 128g ssd, and Home ‘S’ mode. So this might not be the … Continue reading →

Henrik Ibsen first said “A thousand words leave not the same deep impression as does a single deed.” After his death in 1906, this quote was plagiarized and paraphrased into “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Turns out an ‘experience’ is … Continue reading →

This presentation was delivered as a single session during the Summer semester within the Center for Learning in Retirement (CLR) program at Delaware Valley University. Cyber Security Safety: Recognizing and Avoiding Phishing and Hacking Attempts