Ok. I admit it. I didn't want another dog. We had been dog-free for nearly two years and it was easy. Less cleaning. More flexibility when we wanted to go away for a few days. But, Connie wanted another dog. Not wanting to be the grumpy old guy … [Read more...] about What My Puppy Taught Me About Technology
Are You Using Your iPhone the WRONG Way?
Fellow BoomerTECH Adventures guides, Jill and Chris, and I work with boomers and seniors helping them learn to use their iPhones. Here is the problem: When receiving instruction about some aspect of their device, almost to a person, we see boomers … [Read more...] about Are You Using Your iPhone the WRONG Way?
It Didn’t Look Like This Yesterday—Living With Change
Working with boomers and seniors, I hear a lot about change! "When I turned my tablet on this morning I have a very different screen than I saw yesterday? Where did Google go?" "I booted up my computer this morning and my email does not look … [Read more...] about It Didn’t Look Like This Yesterday—Living With Change
Smartphone? Of course you should have one.
Several weeks ago we heard from a senior (citizen) asking for our advice. Her children had discouraged her from buying a smartphone, saying that she couldn't learn to use it. REALLY? Interesting, given that our client is a professional woman who … [Read more...] about Smartphone? Of course you should have one.
Even Your Husband Can Bring Home What You Want
This post was first published in May 2015. As originally written the tone was "tongue in cheek" but many people (ok, women) told us that the ideas here were right on. Thanks to those who requested that we re-print this post as a public service … [Read more...] about Even Your Husband Can Bring Home What You Want
What’s “APP”, Doc?
Apps, Apps...everywhere. I recently upgraded my smartphone and in the transfer of data from my old phone to my new phone a number of my apps...disappeared. No problem. I can always replace them. But, not so surprisingly, I don't really miss … [Read more...] about What’s “APP”, Doc?