Navigating Modern Tech: Tips for Everyday Life

The "Everything, Everywhere" Overload: Phones, smart TVs, cars – technology is truly ubiquitous. We'll explore how to manage the sheer volume of devices and their demands without losing your cool.

Be curious. Never been easier to figure out stuff.

  • Privacy & Online Safety: Understanding what's really going on behind the screen. We'll discuss simple steps to protect your personal information and navigate the web safely.

    • phishing - more sophisticated than ever.

    • AI to impersonate your kid’s voice!The power of google - so much more than you think

  • Google power tips and tricks

    • Quotes: Enclose search terms in quotation marks (" ") to find exact phrases

    • Site: Use site:example.com to search within a specific website

    • Filetype: e.g., Use filetype:pdf to search for PDF file

  • Passwords, etc We'll demystify organization and security.

    • Two factor authorization. When to use. Hint - always!

    • Password Managers

    • Fingerprints as passwords

    • Facial recognition as passwords

    • Passkeys

  • Managing and organizing random information generally

    • Software to help, e.g. Evernote

  • Mastering Social Media: From the latest AI innovations to navigating the ever-shifting sands of social media, new tech can be exciting but also daunting. Let's make sense of it.

    • Social Media Strategies: We'll look at the myriad platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, etc.) and discuss how to choose the right ones for your goals, manage your presence, and craft messages that actually connect.

    • LinkedIn for Growth: Specifically, we'll dive into LinkedIn – not just for job hunting, but as a powerful tool for networking, learning, and building your professional brand, whether you're a small business owner, a freelancer, or seeking new opportunities. We'll cover profile optimization and smart engagement.

  • AI - what’s it all about

  • Device Syncing Fails: Why won't my photos move from my phone to my computer without a fight, why my calender and contacts are not in sync

  • "Smart" Home Shenanigans: When your thermostat is smarter than you, or your speaker won't listen.

  • Data Bases 101: If you have an application, I’ve got the software for you

  • Digital Design 101

  • Website creation: Can you use a site? It’s easier than ever, I’ll show you how.