For the last few weeks, I’ve been working on organizing my historical family photos. About 10 years ago, I had around 200 photos scanned. I named and dated about a third of them. The rest are numbered. I paused the project until I could buy a good scanner so I could scan the rest of […]
Here are some basic commands for setting up reminders, alarms, and timers that a senior would need to use and understand when using a virtual assistant: 1. Reminders: a. “Alexa, set a reminder for [time] to [task]” b. “Alexa, remind me to [task] every [day/time]” 2. Alarms: a. “Alexa, set an alarm for [time] with […]
In the dynamic world of business, the beliefs held by your potential customers can be the linchpin of their purchasing decisions. To skyrocket your conversions and sales, it’s essential to master the art of shifting these beliefs strategically. Know Your Ideal Customer Before delving into the realm of transforming buyer beliefs, you must have a […]
By Jerry Zezima If it weren’t for my wife, I would have starved to death long ago. That’s because Sue not only is an excellent cook who can make even vegetables appetizing (except squash, which should be squashed), but she does the food shopping. But recently Sue was under the weather, so for only the […]
Hopefully, this email is not arriving too late to consider whether you’re sending your children to college or considering a trade school. Or maybe this would apply to your grandchildren. First, you need to understand that there was a big shift around 1965 when the Higher Education Act was passed that opened the floodgates of […]
Customizing settings for accessibility Many seniors have disabilities such as vision loss, or arthritis and virtual assistants often have accessibility features that can be customized to meet the needs of seniors with disabilities. Here are some ideas for customizing the settings for accessibility: 1. Voice control: The main feature of virtual assistants is voice control, […]
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The heat continued this week but it should be cooling down soon. I was annoyed at my pants on Thursday, so I’m going to see if I can get creative with them next week. I paid too much money for them to let them sit unused. Saturday Top: No label~~Shorts: Ethyl-DIYed from pants~~Sandals: Jessica Simpson-DSW […]
Labor Day these days is all about beaches, barbecues, games such as baseball, football, and volleyball, and shopping. It’s also a great weekend for travel. This year, 57 percent of Americans plan to travel for Labor Day weekend, more than 150 million will enjoy a barbecue or picnic, and thousands will attend a college football […]
Connecting to Wi-Fi These tools require a connection to Wi-Fi here is a simplified step-by-step process for connecting a virtual assistant to Wi-Fi: 1. Turn on the virtual assistant: Turn on the virtual assistant and wait for it to boot up. 2. Find the Wi-Fi settings: Open the settings menu on the virtual assistant. This […]
