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5 Strong reasons to be on social media in midlife
January 11th, 2024
5 Strong Reasons To Be On Social Media In Midlife &Raquo; Lorraine C. Ladish Headhsot Linkedin

Social media is a must at any age, as it can further your career and help you stay in touch with friends and family. Here are some reasons to be online. The post 5 Strong reasons to be on social media in midlife appeared first on – Viva Fifty!. Originally Published on https://www.vivafifty.com/ Continue Reading

Our Favorite Holiday Gifts Under $20
December 7th, 2023
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The holiday gift shopping and giving season is here again…how did that happen? We often participate in gift exchanges, sometimes called Yankee swaps, with family and friends. One never knows who will end up with which mystery gift, so we’re always on the lookout for fun, interesting, and inexpensive gifts appropriate for whomever might end up with it at the end of the whole process. Here’s a list of 6 techie Yankee swap items that we at BoomerTECH Adventures wouldn’t mind ending up with at the end of the exchange. It is getting chilly outside. How about a way to stay warm and enjoy your... Continue Reading

December 7th, 2023
DIY Holiday Tech Gifts
November 30th, 2023
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Some of the best gifts to give are those you’ve made yourself! Here is an opportunity to use your tech skills to offer unique and valued gifts this year. These ideas use technology you already have (or can easily borrow) to make thoughtful and well-regarded gifts using that most precious commodity, your time! As thoughtful as they are, you can have tons of fun putting these gifts together. None of these ideas are platform dependent and can be done on whatever type of device you have—smartphone, tablet, or computer. The best thing is that these ideas are as applicable for children as adults,... Continue Reading

November 30th, 2023
The Great Digital Adventure
April 29th, 2023

Seniors Tackling Tech Changes Like Champs! The click of a button, the scroll of a mouse, and the sound of an alert weren’t frequent in the past. However, these are now the beat of our digital lives. While the younger generation may be quick to adapt, our senior citizens, those 55 and older, frequently find themselves lost in a technological maze that is constantly evolving. But what’s this? They are rising to the occasion with style! 1. The Problem: Ever-Changing Digital Environments Let’s talk about Facebook, the well-known and adored social media platform. However, have you noticed how... Continue Reading

April 29th, 2023
Artificial Intelligence Writes an Article for Me
February 18th, 2023
Artificial Intelligence Writes An Article For Me &Raquo; Boomertech Banner Feat

  The news has exploded with stories about AI or artificial intelligence. One app that is getting a lot of attention is ChatGPT. It seems it will generate all types of writing.  I was in the process of writing an article for the Times Record and thought I would try it out. A friend and colleague from the days of the Maine Technology Learning Initiative, Jim Moulton, said he had asked ChatGPT to write a poem about Maine in the style of Emily Dickinson. So, I appropriated the idea and asked ChatGPT to write a sonnet about Maine.  Here it is–what do you think? Sonnet # 1 There lies a state with... Continue Reading

February 18th, 2023
What Devices Do You Need to Listen to an Audiobook
January 30th, 2023

Listening to audiobooks has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to the convenience and accessibility of digital downloads. With so many options for listening to audiobooks, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are the top five ways to listen to audiobooks: Smartphones and Tablets – One of the most popular ways to listen to audiobooks is through smartphones and tablets. Many e-book retailers, such as Amazon and Apple Books, have their own audiobook apps that allow customers to purchase and download audiobooks directly to their devices. This allows listeners to have... Continue Reading

January 30th, 2023
iOS 16 Is Here!
September 18th, 2022
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Apple released iOS 16 this past week; WOW, there are some neat upgrades. So far I have only been able to download it to my iPhone, not my iPad. I’m sure iOS for iPads will be released soon. Here are several options we at BoomerTECH Adventures are especially excited about. Battery One of the changes relates to showing battery usage. Usually, you can only see a kind of bar graph representation of how much battery power you have left.   Some folks would prefer to see a number percentage so Apple has added that choice in iOS 16. You just have to go into Settings, tap on Battery, and then tap on... Continue Reading

September 18th, 2022