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As you can see, my attempt at growing cukes in a pot has not been particularly successful this summer. The one, tiny cucumber will not enhance a salad! Fortunately, there is a lot help via the internet. While walking recently, I can across a small home on an equally tiny lot. Despite the lack…
Great suggestions from Ed Brazee! Doesn’t it seem like the reporting about internet use is all or nothing? That is, people are all in about using the internet or they are ready to turn it off completely. It seems as if every other tech-related article is about some aspect of AI. But underneath the heavy…
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…
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…
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.
It’s summertime! Time for taking photos of family, friends, pets, and adventures. Some of us have physical conditions that make it difficult to open the camera app and to press the the shutter button. Fortunately, the iPhone’s Accessibility features have a solution! First you need to go into Settings and tap on Accessibility. …
Gardens are in full bloom right now so it is the perfect time to go for a stroll with your iPhone and capture a variety of flowers in all their glory. These images can be used to create notecards, calendars or just share on social media. Don’t settle for just straight on pictures of your…
“Yikes! Where’s my phone?” I was standing in line to board the bus to Logan Airport frantically searching through my carry-on bag when I realized that my phone, my lifeline during my upcoming trip, was missing. Before panic set in, I remembered that I had the app Find My on my iPad. The Portland Transportation Center has…
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Many experts now recommend using a Password Manager app. The app will let you know if there is a problem. A variety of password managers are available. If you would like more details about these recommendations, read “The ultimate guide to secure passwords” by Tatum Hunter in the December 16, 2021 issue of the Washington…