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Geek Speak… What Not To Click

Issue 7.12

Once or twice a year, I have to revisit a topic that causes more trouble for computer owners than almost any other. Simply put, it is clicking on a pop-up that is telling you that you need to solve a problem with your computer.

Basically, there are five types of pop-ups that are […]

Looking Back… Do You Have a Voice?

Issue 7.12

Retirement years seem to come too quickly. For some it’s difficult to make the transition from fulltime parenting and/or a demanding career to creating a new life as a retiree. Men in particular have problems in making this transition unless they have a fascinating hobby. Women while celebrating an empty nest and being […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… A Secret Operation

Issue 7.12

During world war two, I was a crew member on a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber flying from our base in England on bombing missions into Germany. During the days we didn’t fly a mission, we had ground school, gunnery practice, German language lessons, how to avoid capture if shot down in enemy territory […]

The Social Security Column… Cat In The Hat Inspires Mouse In The House

Issue 7.12

The National Education Association’s “Read Across America” celebration is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.

Taking some pointers from the Cat in the Hat, Social Security’s own Mouse in the […]

Dare To Compare… How to get the BEST VALUE on Hearing Aids and Service

Issue 6.12

For 30 years, the hearing care industry has focused too much attention on advertising and selling the newest product available. We should be identifying and addressing the needs of people with comprehensive solutions at the GUARANTEED BEST VALUE.

Nilsson Hearing Center takes great pride in being an independent practice free to choose the […]

Geek Speak… Using Flash Drives

Issue 6.12

Flash memory is memory that is contained on a chip which is not erased when your computer is powered down. It is used in many types of memory cards and even in replacement drives for your hard disk called SSDs (or Solid State Drives – more on this later).

The most common use […]

Genealogy Corner… 100 Most Popular Genealogy Websites

Issue 5.12

GenealogyInTime Magazine recently released their list of the 100 Most Popular Genealogy Websites. They are listed here in numerical order, followed by a description of the type of site, the area served and the word free for free sites or pay for sites that require payment. That is followed by the web address.

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Geek Speak… Cell Phone Wars Part 2

Issue 5.12

This week we will be talking about the different types and brands of cell phones. There are a large number of companies competing for your business which has led to a number of innovations and lower prices.

The highest priced is the Apple IPhone. The new 4s version has a lot of very […]

Learning Made Simple

Issue 5.12

Many People hear about things through advertising in Newspaper or Television ads or even on occasional radio spots. This type of advertising is great to spark your interest, but what can you do now your attention is peaked?

Free education seminars have been the most successful format of communication and education for topics […]

Looking Back… Act Or React?

Issue 5.12

For several years now, my New Year’s resolution has been act don’t react. Just that one statement covers a myriad of situations from personal management to family relationships to dreams and aspirations. In the area of personal management, I want to gain control of my weight, fitness and general health. Therefore, I need […]