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Suggestions from BoomerTECH Adventures guide Chris Toy! Share this piece with loved ones to begin the conversation about Aging in Place.. For many families, the conversation about “aging in place” can feel like a tug-of-war. For Baby Boomers, it’s about maintaining the independence and privacy of their own home. For their adult children—especially those living…
Written by Lorna Grenfell Holiday cards, Thank you cards, Birthday cards, Condolence cards! There is an endless array, racks and racks of greeting cards of all varieties in grocery stores and gift shops. Cards are used to mark special occasions with a message showing you remember and you care. Keeping connected to friends and loved…
In this video, BoomerTECH Adventures guide Ed Brazee teaches us all about the “Hidden Trackpad” feature on our iPhones. The Hidden Trackpad turns your iPhone’s keyboard into a trackpad to accurately place the cursor for precise text editing in texts, email, and in other apps. It takes some getting used to but works well once…
In this video, BoomerTECH Adventures guide Chris Toy teaches us all about the “Back Tap” feature on our iPhones. Take a picture, turn on the flashlight, and other options can be accessed with some simple taps on the back of the iPhone! Watch below.
Chris Toy is the author of this post. We all know the iPhone’s Clock app is great for setting a morning alarm, but did you know it can do so much more? For those who appreciate a good, simple trick or two, these “hidden gems” can be real game-changers. BoomerTECH Adventures shows you a few…
This post was written by Ed Brazee School is back in session and the swimming, games, kayaking, and shooting baskets that we did with our grandkids this summer is now only a pleasant memory! With grandkids 2, 4, and 6 hours away, we depend on technology to stay connected. It isn’t too difficult to figure…
This post was written by Chris Toy Ever fumbled in the dark trying to find your keys, a light switch, or the dog’s leash? Your iPhone flashlight is more than just a handy tool—it’s a beacon of simplicity, and it’s easier to use than you might think. Here’s how to access and adjust it in…
Create, Communicate, and Contribute–these three words help guide BoomerTECH Adventures’ work. Aging has its challenges, however, the ability to be an active member of one’s family and community does not have to diminish. These days, the available digital devices, apps , and tools allow us to continue to create, communicate, and contribute in significant ways.…
You can add special effects to your texting on your iPhone and iPad! Your device must be running iOS 18. Watch this quick video below to learn how.
This is what I am used to seeing when I open my iPad Photos app. This is what I see after updating to iOS 18. Haven’t decided whether or not I like this format better than the older one. Obviously, we all are going to have to play around with this new format in order…