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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

Now for something completely different! This isn’t tech, and I’m not sure it’s even for seniors, but I’m going to write it here anyway because I want to share our camper story. For starters, what’s a teardrop camper? According to … Continue reading →

I recently discovered that Google had acquired a company called Neverware way back in 2020. And that Neverware had created a product called CloudReady that’s free to use (for personal use) and allows you to convert old, slower systems into … Continue reading →

I just saw this in our local ‘NextDoor’ feed: “My stepson’s new car was keyed last night has anyone else dealt with this. I didn’t think this would happen in this neighborhood.” Unfortunately, this sort of thing happens way too … Continue reading →

If you’re in the market for a good Noise-Cancelling Headphone and don’t want to spend a fortune, the headphones available from Wyze are fantastic! When I purchased these headphones, the price was $60 before a 20% discount. Add about $10 … Continue reading →

Chances are pretty good that if your PC is a few years old or older, Microsoft’s ‘Compatibility Checker‘ will tell you your system isn’t ‘compatible’ and cannot be upgraded. Both of my 5 year old I7s are showing that they … Continue reading →

Step 1: Sign up for, or into, your favorite Web Hosting service. Mine is Bluehost. There are many others (HostGator and GoDaddy being a couple of the more popular ones), but BlueHost is priced right and has be extremely reliable. … Continue reading →