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Earlier this year, I broke my ankle. The silver lining? It was an ankle. Ankles heal. I’m walking again just fine (no surgery required!) The worst part? I was laid up for six weeks, not able to do any activity…

Text To Wrong Number Leads to Unlikely Tradition and Friendship

In 2016, Wanda Dench sent a simple text to her grandsons: “Thanksgiving dinner is at my house on Nov. 24 at 3:00 pm.” Little did she know, this ordinary message was about to create an extraordinary friendship. The text accidentally…

Mac Firewall: Locking Up the Digital Fort

Remember the good old days when you could leave your front door unlocked without a care in the world? Well, sadly, times have changed and now, security is a must. And not just for your home. The same goes for…

Two Factor Authentication for Seniors: A Practical Guide

By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Two Factor Authentication for Seniors Two factor authentication for seniors adds a second proof of identity after your password. It’s the deadbolt behind the door lock. That second proof might be a…

The Double-Tap Space Bar Trick: Ending Sentences with a Flourish on iPhones and Android Devices

Have you ever found yourself typing out a message on your phone, and just as you’re about to end a sentence, you realize you have to actually tap the period key? It’s a tragedy that’s happened to the best of…

Can You Hear Me Now? Your Guide to Fixing Phone Call Audio

Are you tired of constantly asking, “Can you hear me?” during phone calls? Do you feel like it sounds as if the person you’re talking to is shouting into a tin can connected by a string? Fear not! Your trusty…

Phishing Scams for Seniors: How to Spot and Stop Them

By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Phishing Scams for Seniors Phishing scams for seniors are fake emails, texts, calls and messages built to make you click, pay, or hand over something private. The message will look like it…

Romance Scams Targeting Seniors: Warning Signs and Help

By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Romance Scams Targeting Seniors Romance scams targeting seniors don’t start with a request for money. They start with attention. A new online friend gives you more of it than you’ve had in…

How to Turn Off Precise Location on Your iPhone Without Getting Lost in Your Own Living Room

Do you ever feel like your iPhone is that overly nosy neighbor who peeks over your fence and always seems to know exactly where you are and what you’re doing? While it might be handy for your phone to know…

Smartphone Battery Life: 12+ Tips and Tricks for Longer Lasting Power

Are you tired of your smartphone battery running out faster than you can say, “Where did I put my reading glasses?“ If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that smartphones have a knack for running out of…