In a recent class one of our students said she had received a text message on her iPhone with balloons floating in the background. She asked, “How did they do that?” Another person chimed in: “Me too, how’d they do it?” So we demonstrated how to add special effects in a text message. Immediately and [Read More…]
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How to prepare for tech support
We know that computer problems are stressful, and sometimes getting tech help can be even more stressful. This month we offer our best advice on how to prepare before you make that call for professional tech help. Whether you have an in-home appointment, are calling tech support on the phone, or bringing your computer to [Read More…]
Ten unphonelike things your smartphone can do
We all know that our smartphones can take photos, send text messages, check email, and make video (“FaceTime”) calls. But living quietly in your smartphone are a host of other apps and features you may not yet have discovered. Some of these features might best be classified as “odd jobs” while others can simplify the [Read More…]
Malware and hackers and scams – oh my!
Has your computer suddenly slowed down? Are you seeing an uptick in pop-up advertising? Have you received a phone call claiming to be from the IRS or Apple tech support telling you to take immediate action? Or a legitimate-looking email from “your bank” asking you to verify or update your account information? For all the [Read More…]
The very human side of tech support
(And why we love our work) When we launched Davis Tech Teachers (now Tech Over 60) two years ago and announced our first “iPhone & iPad Essentials” class, we had enough signups to fill two additional sections of the class. So, teaching was how we envisioned the forward path and the core of our business. [Read More…]
How technology (and sleep apnea) brought us together
In last October’s column we wrote about how tech can connect you to loved ones. Tech connected us too, but our story has a twist. When people hear it for the first time, their response is usually “You should write your next column about this!” We sat with the idea for a while and this [Read More…]
On the road again? Take along these apps
On the road again? Take along these apps Would you like to feel more secure the next time you’re on the road? Do you want to be sure that you’ve mapped out a good driving route? What if you’re traveling alone and want your spouse or loved ones to know where you are relative to [Read More…]
Back up those precious photos
Our good tech friend says there are two types of people when it comes to backing up computer files ~ those who back up regularly, and those who wish they had! Are your important files safely backed up? There are a variety of ways to create and maintain backups of your files. We recommend that [Read More…]
