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Never Forget Again: How Smartphone Alarms Can Simplify Your Life
Welcome, dear reader, to the wonderful world of smartphone alarms! Now, before you roll your eyes and say, “I’ve been setting alarms since alarm clocks were invented!” let me assure you, this is different. This is the 21st century, and…
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…
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…
Grandma’s Smartphone Mishap
Do you feel for this tech-savvy grandma who just wants her flip phone back? Watching Grandma navigate her “smart” phone with such candid charm is bound to make you chuckle. As she struggles to figure out how to use this…
How to Remove Location From Photos Before They Give Away Where You Live
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Here’s how to remove location from photos: turn off the Location switch in your phone’s share options before you send a picture, and tell your camera to stop saving location for the…
