Category: Technology

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • ‘Okay, Boomer.’ Defying Our Stereotypes with Technology.

    ‘Okay, Boomer.’ Defying Our Stereotypes with Technology.

    The first time Linda Chase, 72, heard her granddaughter say “Okay, Boomer,” she laughed. The phrase, once a punchline for generational divides, now feels more like a rallying cry in Linda’s living room as she fields FaceTime calls, tracks her steps on a smartwatch, and shares sourdough starters on social media. “I think people expect…