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What Does Incognito Mode Do? Less Than That Little Spy Icon Suggests
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Incognito mode stops your browser from saving your history, cookies and anything you type into forms on your own device once you close the window. That’s what Incognito mode does, and nearly…
He Lost His Wife of 57 Years. Then a Lamp Started Saying ‘Good Morning, Hon.
Most of us don’t think much about the phrase “good morning.” It’s a reflex. You mumble it at your spouse before the coffee hits. You say it to the cashier. You toss it over your shoulder at the dog. It’s…
Remove Info From Data Brokers: Free Opt-Out Steps
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Remove Info From Data Brokers: Free Opt-Out Steps Remove info from data brokers by finding the people-search profiles that publish your name, age, address, phone number and relatives, then using each site’s…
The Data Shadow: How to Find and Ask Data Brokers to Delete Your Information
Have you ever ordered a single pair of sensible walking shoes online, only to suddenly receive phone calls from people trying to sell you a walk-in bathtub, a reverse mortgage, and a timeshare in Florida? You didn’t tell anyone about…
Biometric Authentication for Seniors: Fingerprints, Faces, and the Fine Print
Imagine staring at your smartphone, just trying to log into your bank account to check a balance. The screen aggressively demands a password. You type “Fluffy2009!” Incorrect. You try “Fluffy2009?” Still wrong. Eventually, you sigh and trigger a password reset,…
Notification Overload? How to Tame Your Device Alerts While Still Catching Critical Security Warnings
You’re sitting in your favorite chair, enjoying a quiet cup of coffee. Suddenly, your phone buzzes, dings, and lights up like a pinball machine. Is it an emergency? Has your bank account been compromised? Is your grandson calling to say…
Securely Delete Data From Old Devices: A Safe Checklist
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Securely Delete Data From Old Devices: A Safe Checklist Securely delete data from old devices before you sell, donate, hand on or recycle them. The order matters. Back up what you need,…
Lock It Up! Simple Physical Security Tips for Your Laptop, Tablet, and Phone (Beyond Just a Password)
Picture this. You’re at your local coffee shop, enjoying a lukewarm latte and reading up on the latest gardening trends on your laptop. Suddenly, nature calls. You are now faced with one of modern life’s greatest dilemmas. Do you unplug…
The Update Dilemma: Why ‘Later’ Can Be Dangerous for Your Device’s Security (and How to Update Without Worry)
You’re sitting comfortably in your favorite chair, innocently playing a game of digital Solitaire or scrolling through photos of your grandkid’s latest soccer game. Suddenly, a notification pops onto your screen, blocking your view. It demands attention. It wants you…
Hosting a Virtual ‘Show and Tell’: How to Share Old Photos and Stories Without Breaking the Internet
Remember the old family photo albums? The ones that weighed as much as a Buick and featured pages covered in that sticky magnetic plastic that permanently fused your Uncle Phil’s wedding photo to a picture of a 1974 Plymouth Volaré?…
