Fall is in the air... Pumpkin spice lattes are back in season, and the days are getting shorter. You might already be thinking about Halloween — and wondering how to celebrate this year as you social distance and shelter at home. Our favorite spooky holiday might look...
For many of us, the internet and technology are essential daily tools we use to work, socialize, bank, shop, and more. But as we grow older, we may experience declines in vision, hearing, or physical mobility, which can make our computers or various devices more...
What does a radio have to do with surfing the web? Everything, when you’re using WiFi! Did you know your wireless router uses the same technology as an old-fashioned radio? You might be wondering how WiFi works. Well, the technology may be quite a bit more advanced,...
Whether you are new to nomadic van living or you’re a seasoned pro at life on the road, figuring out how to stay productive and focused on work can be challenging. Luckily, there are plenty of folks who have mastered the art of teleworking while living in a van,...
As you build your smart home room by room, you may begin to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of devices to keep track of, especially if every device has an app on your phone. If you want to organize all your smart home devices in one place, you need a smart home...
There are plenty of ways to make your home smart these days. More and more appliances are being made smart, able to connect to Wifi or Bluetooth and be controlled right from your phone. But not all home appliances are smart – yet. Plus some smart devices can...
From the kitchen to the living room to even the garden, there are plenty of opportunities to automate your home with smart devices. Ranging from simple to complex, smart home devices can make your home more high-tech, convenient, and increase the functionality of the...
Technology is everywhere we turn. We use it in our homes, cars, schools, workplaces, and even at the grocery store. However, technology is constantly changing and upgrading, and it can be a hassle to keep up with the various trends, software and devices. One solution?...
E-waste, or electronic waste from computers, smartphones, tablets, and other devices, is discarded at increasing rates across the United States and the world. In 2019, a record 53.6 million metric tons, roughly equal to 59 million US tons, of e-waste was generated...
If your child is obsessed with Snapchat or can’t get enough of YouTube parkour videos, getting them to put down the gadgets can be really hard. As any parent or caregiver knows, the debates about the benefits and negatives of kids’ screen time are endless. But at the...
If you aren’t familiar with how the internet works or the terminology used, talking about getting online can feel like venturing into the great unknown. With a little refresher on internet basics for seniors, you can feel confident about getting online. What is the...
From social media and video chats to banking and online shopping, the internet opens doors and helps everyone access information, news, entertainment, and friends and family. But if you didn’t grow up with smartphones, apps, and the other tools in use today, there can...
