Lifeline Can Lower Your Phone or Internet Bill: Who Qualifies
Last month, Cindy and I were helping her cousin Dolores go over her budget again. You might remember Dolores …
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Learn Technology at Your Own Pace With Free Classes
Our grandson Tyler is a sweetheart. He's also nineteen, and he taps a phone screen faster than a hummingbird'…
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How to Use Live Caption on Android to Read Along With Calls and Videos
My brother Dennis has an Android phone and a stubborn streak about hearing aids. Last spring, his dentist's o…
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Do You Need to Close Apps on Your iPhone? Apple Says No
For about two years, I had a bedtime ritual. Brush teeth, set the alarm, and swipe away every single app on m…
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How to Get Tech Help From Family Without Giving Away Your Accounts
Our daughter Karen lives in Denver, and she's the tech whiz of the family. So when I couldn't figure out how …
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How to Set Up Medical ID on Your iPhone Before You Need It
Last month at the farmers market, my walking-group friend Evelyn fainted right next to the peach stand. One s…
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Before You Delete Family Photos, Check the Backup
My friend Marjorie called me on a Sunday afternoon, and I could hear right away something was wrong. "Cindy, …
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What Is a Passkey? Sign In Without Remembering Passwords
Cindy keeps a little spiral notebook in the kitchen drawer. On the cover, in her neat handwriting, it says "R…
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The Free Feature That Reads Anything on Your Screen Out Loud
Last month our church sent out a three-page newsletter by email. Tiny print, long paragraphs, and my reading …
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