Tech Tips for Seniors (or anyone, really!)

About a year ago we were standing in a Starbucks waiting for our hand-crafted coffees to be made after ordering at the counter when we realized there were at least 6 coffees already made and ready for drinking, and the baristas were adding more, but we were the only ones standing and waiting.  Then one by one, mostly people younger than us came in, and went directly to the pickup counter and grabb...

This is kind of an urgent podcast - I’m doing this because of a REAL incident that occurred to a family member whose passwords were hacked and bad things happened…  Not to scare you but…this could happen to you too!    So I want to talk to you about…Using a Password Manager to manage for ALL of your passwords. To follow this podcast: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts. Apple.com/us/podcast/tech-tips-...

Hey, can you send me that? How many times have you heard these words and you freeze, not sure what to do next.  This episode will break down the task of sending a document from your iPhone, iPad or Mac computer to make it easier.  We’ll cover documents, files, pictures, and show you how to do it all from any of your Apple devices.  To follow this podcast: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts. Apple.com...

Well, if you've ever used or had an interest in using artificial intelligence to try to help you out with every tasks, things you might do around the house, or things you might do in the realm of education for yourself, or your kids, you are going to want to listen to this program. My daughter comes on, and she shares her experience with actual use of AI, particularly ChatGPT, in order to help...

More and more people are sending document electronically, and we are more and more frequently using our phones to view things like bills from doctors for example. Well, did you know you can print things directly from your phone? It’s not hard, and it’s a bit hidden… In this episode I’ll tell you how to print from your iPhone. REFERENCED DURING THE SHOW Demo - Print from iPhone https://youtu.be/Hr8...

- There’s so much being said about Artificial Intelligence these days, like how it’s going to take over the world some day (kidding, not kidding), so I thought I’d do an episode on what it is, and specifically how to use it without paying for it, at least for now. To follow this podcast: Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-tips-for-seniors/id1699277330YouTubehttps://youtube.co...

The topic of this show is one of the most hotly debated subjects in parenting these days. This is because of all the press regarding how mobile phones and specifically social media can be so harmful. And yet the utility of the mobile phone for a teenager can’t be denied - how often does a parent want to communicate with their youth, and vice versa, or just know they are safe. So I this show I want...

When I bring up the subject of journalling I usually get a frown. Most people either love or hate the process of writing things down, or, if they do try it, they just don’t feel the creative juices flowing. If that’s you, I want you to give this episode a listen, because I’m going to:- Talk about the benefits- Give some helpful suggestions- Describe some tools that workIn short I’m going to show y...

I’ve always been a person that didn’t like to keep a lot of paper documents so I create them on my computer.  So when I’m out somewhere and I don’t have the document with me what can I do?   Well…I access it from my phone or iPad.  How, you may ask?  - the answer is - I store my documents in the cloud.  Now I know what you’re thinking…Bruce - those puffy white things in the sky don’t hold document...

I have in front of me a pile of books that I’m currently reading. I imagine you have one just like this.  Or maybe larger??? So what happens when you need to travel? Travel is one of those peaceful times when reading can really happen.  Or what if you are out at a doctor’s appointment waiting, and you find you have the time or want to read?  You have to have your book handy right?  That’s where th...

Do you have an idea, or a passion for a ministry, or a small business, but feel overwhelmed by all the hurdles you might have to overcome? Maybe you’ve thought about how to do something big, but don’t understand how to start with technology. If this is you, you’re going to want to watch or listen to this episode on  Running a ministry using technology Paul and Joyce Ciotta are co-founders of Commu...

Do you have a pile of these? (I”m showing a handful of cables) - Or maybe you have sorted collection of these (I’m showing handful of ziplock bags filled and labeled) - In either case, you're going to enjoy and maybe laugh or even cry a little with this episode, when I talk about the many cables and connectors for your mobile devices. To follow this podcast: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.app...

Thank you for your support all season long. This show gives highlights from the 2024 season where my guests included family and talked about the below topics: (Each topic is covered is a full episode - be sure to check out the full episode for much more!!) 2024 Highlights: - Using Google Calendar - Different ways to use the Camera on your iPhone - Sharing a location by dropping a pin - Managing YO...

Apple introduced the iPad in 2010, and when they were first released, many wondered what they would do with it, and would it even take off. Over a decade later these devices have become a part of the mainstream, and many people use them for everything from web browsing to smart home control. My guest is very adept at making an iPad work for him, and is on today to show the versatility of this devi...

If you are like me and the word Pinterest draws up a mental picture of a question mark, then you are going to benefit from this episode.   I really have only a brief acquaintance with Pinterest, and yet even I can see how it can be so useful for creatives and beginners alike. My guest today has  a real passion for using Pinterest in her daily life to help her in so many ways.  I’m sure you will fi...

How many of us have inboxes that are overflowing with everything from junk email, to messages that we haven’t responded to but need to, and every in-between. My guest is my daughter, Stephanie Braun - she has a real passion for this topic, and has some helpful tips for how to do a better job managing YOUR inbox. Jeyson and Stephanie Braun serve through missionary aviation with JAARS. You can find...

Did you ever want to tell someone an EXACT where to meet you,  even if you are moving around?   Well your mobile phone has some very useful tools to do just that. It’s called -Dropping a pin, and in this episode I talk with my daughter Jamie, who is super-passionate about this topic. Links mentioned in this Episode: Demo - Dropping a Pin to share a location - https://youtu.be/kTX0fHoTFL0 Demo - Sh...

Some people use the Camera on their phone to take pictures of scenery on a trip, or for taking pictures of groups of people at a gathering, or the plate of food in front of them. - My wife Vickie uses her phone/camera in what I would describe as many non-traditional, yet very practical ways I think our audience will find helpful: Pictures of products Collecting and storing information Recreational...

My wife uses a paper planner, I use electronic (this is true about just about everything with us). How do you calendar? - Paper, Sticky notes, computer? My special guest Danielle Barger is going to discuss her experience, and the benefits of using Google calendar. I've also published a short video on how to create an event on google Calendar here - https://youtube.com/shorts/nzOldu0bs1w?featur...

The holidays are here and this means wishing all our podcast listeners a happy, safe and blessed holiday season. A whole new season of Tech Tips are just ahead in 2024 - stay tuned as we bring new topics on many of the emerging tech subjects which are sure to keep all of us on our toes. Thanks for being a faithful listener - I hope you will join me in the coming year for a new season of Tech Tips...

Here’s a Tech Tip that’s going to be routine for some people, and a never done - want to try tip for others.   Scenario - you need a ride someplace, let’s say the airport, or to the doctor, or shopping - but no one is available to take you, or you just don’t want to ask.   Maybe your car is in the shop, or as in my case, you don’t want to take a car to park it someplace for days.   What do you do?...

There are some funny squiggly square boxes showing up on signs, in magazines and well just about everywhere - these are called QR codes.   But what do they do, are they safe and how do you use them?   - The tech tip discusses How to scan a QR code.   How to scan a QR code using an Android phone - https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/9283368?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid#:~:text=On%20your...

We all understand that technology can take control of our lives, and there’s no place where this is more apparent than how we use our smartphones - how they seem to use up our valuable time and attention.   But have you ever thought of taking control of your smartphone, instead of it taking control of you?     - today’s tech tip discusses Setting limits for Apps on your Phone .   This episode show...

In the (seems like distant) past we purchased music recordings on vinyl, magnetic tape (8-track or cassette), or via iTunes.   But today the music industry has moved to streaming music via the internet and purchasing a subscription to a service provides access to millions of songs at any time.   In this episode we describe the evolution to streaming, who the big players are.   We also describe how...

We’ve talked about Minecraft - but getting started with the game is a bit of a learning curve. My grandson Noah is a Minecraft pro - so I wanted to speak with him about the basics, that is if he can even remember the basics - of getting up and running. Noah has been on the show before when we were discussing the benefits of Minecraft in relationships with your kids and grandkids. This extended epi...