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“Is This Thing On?” visits Arizona and California
If you know of anyone in the Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Diego area, I will be visiting there this month. Send them my way for some computer demystification!
I’m Talkin’ iPad!
Imagine, if you will, opening e-mail attachments, visiting the Internet, shopping online, digital photos, video calling, social networking, watching a movie or TV, playing games, listening to music, reading a book, and more…all rolled up in one appealing and extremely portable device that measures 9.5” by just under 7.5” and weighs less than a pound a half. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Apple’s iPad!
NYU Journalism Student Writes About Me and the Digital Divide
An immense digital divide exists between those born into today’s technology generation and those who did not grow up using a computer, but Abby Stokes believes that anyone can learn to use a computer, no matter what age. “I refer to anyone over the age of 40 as a digital immigrant and anyone under 40 a digital native,” says Abby Stokes, a professional actor, turned teacher, turned author.
April Library Talks Bring May Flowers…
I’ll be visiting 10 New York Public Library sites in the month of April offering a reassuring, jargon-free, and totally straightforward nuts-and-bolts presentation that will introduce late bloomers, grandparents, technophobes, and the digitally challenged to all the wonders of using a computer. If you know of anyone who needs some computer demystification, send them my way.
Special Series of Talks @ New York Public Library March 21st and 23rd
I’ll be presenting a mini-series of four lectures on computer-related topics at the centrally-located Mid-Manhattan Library March 21st and 23rd. The first session, for the absolute beginner, will answer the questions: Why would I use a computer?
Mac vs PC – How Do You Decide?
I’m regularly asked “Should I buy a Mac or a PC?” It’s a battle not unlike the Hatfields vs the McCoys. For those of you that don’t know the difference, a Mac/Apple (the name is interchangeable) is one manufacturer of both laptop and desktop computers.
Geez G-mail
When I'm asked what free web-based e-mail I recommend it is NOT Gmail. I know, I know. Your kids and grand kids are all over you to use Gmail instead of AOL. I agree that AOL is inconsistent and not as compatible with many handheld devices, but Gmail's design is not particularly "user-friendly" (a misnomer when referring to anything computer). I would suggest Yahoo over Gmail, but I understand that your family has more influence over your decisions that I do.
‘Tis the Season for Tech Support
‘Tis the season to give thanks, presents, and ring in the New Year. We’re all grateful for the good health and happiness of our friends and family and the good health of our computer and printer.
Digital Photography Made Simple
My return to CT Style to demystify digital photography: Do you know the size of the image you want? Are you printing it or only sending it over the Internet?
Let’s Talk Twitter
Twitter, Facebook, MySpace…After awhile these crazy words enter our vocabulary, sometimes without our even understanding what they are. Blog by blog you and I will walk through each of these websites, discuss what they might offer you, and how they work.