Author: roguelionmedia

  • Should You Have a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

    Should You Have a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

    You’ve probably seen ads for VPNs—virtual private networks that claim to keep your internet activity private and safe. For many seniors, the internet offers both opportunities and risks. So, is a VPN a must-have safeguard or an unnecessary tech expense? A VPN puts your online activity in a sealed envelope. When on, your traffic is…

  • Dr. Seuss Said, “Oh the Places You’ll Go.” He Didn’t Say, Without My Knowing it.
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    Dr. Seuss Said, “Oh the Places You’ll Go.” He Didn’t Say, Without My Knowing it.

    The first time I read Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” to my daughter, the message felt whimsical, hopeful, wide open with possibility. What I didn’t realize was just how literal that promise would become — not in the magical way Seuss intended, but in the digital footprints that now follow us everywhere, whether…

  • The Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

    The Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

    For most people, picking a cell phone plan is about as much fun as doing their taxes. The options are endless, the fine print is tiny, and just when you think you’ve figured out which plan fits your needs, a new promotion pops up. The real question, especially for seniors and boomers, is whether those…

  • Arnold Said He’d “Be Back.” But who would have suspected as a Chatbot?

    Arnold Said He’d “Be Back.” But who would have suspected as a Chatbot?

    Somewhere in the wild, neon-lit future imagined by Hollywood, machines hunted humans. They wore biker jackets, sunglasses at night, and had a certain way of pronouncing “Hasta la vista, baby” that stuck with you long after the credits rolled. When Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator promised, “I’ll be back,” the world braced itself for mayhem, explosions, and…

  • Gold Medal Cookbook Oatmeal Muffins (1950)

    Gold Medal Cookbook Oatmeal Muffins (1950)

    1 cup rolled oats 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk 1/3 cup soft shortening (part butter) 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) 1 egg 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup Gold Medal flour (sifted) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt Soak rolled oats and buttermilk together for 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix…