Senior Living

Tips for Staying Safe on Social Networks

By News Canada on Oct 9, 2012

The federal government has provided some tips for safer social networking. Read more...

5 travel photography tips for your next vacation

By Aracontent on May 31, 2012

It's more than just snapping photos during your vacation. It's about telling a visual story. Read more...

Seniors say technology is key to independent living

By News Canada on Apr 11, 2012

For Canadian seniors, technology is making an increasing difference in their ability to remain at home, independent and engaged. Read more...

Three Ways To Enhance Your Website

By Steffany Gundling on Nov 25, 2011

Your website is your storefront to the world and is just as important as your physical one. Even if you do not have extensive resources to create a large interactive website, it is crucial to still hold a strong presence online. Follow these key tips to improving your businesses’ online presence. Read more...

Online Brain Melt Cures

By Steffany Gundling on Jul 5, 2011

Technology can seem like a bit of a mind numbing epidemic sweeping the youth. It's not hard to see how dependant people have become with the Internet and digital devices. All you have to do is look around at a crowded restaurant and count how many people are texting with their phones despite being surrounded by present company. People are increasingly living in both realities, virtual and physical and looking on from the outside, it can seem isolating and confusing. Facebook, blogs, eBay, Google... and what the heck is Twitter all about? Not only that, even when you go online, it's like a foreign language filled with 3 character words and limited vowels: LOL, BTW, OMG? Read more...

Social Media for Dummies

By Steffany Gundling on May 31, 2011

With the international success of social media websites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter , etc.), being tapped into these networks can prove to be a goldmine of great exposure, viral marketing and a great way to build brand trust within your audience target. Because social media marketing is still a fairly new concept, many businesses are confused as to what to use it for- many are reluctant to try to implement it as a marketing tool and many have gone to the other extreme and have abused its power; both running the possibility to be detrimental to your brand and business. The following 5 tips are quick and easy, do-it-yourself tips on how to easily set-up, manage and control your social media. Read more...

My Journey to a Smart Phone

By George Zador on May 4, 2011

Although I am not a Neanderthal, my communication skills date back to the Stone Age's equivalent of the means used for personal and business contact. Read more...

Facebook - Not Just for College Kids Anymore

By David Pankhurst on May 4, 2011

My sister became a grandmother in January. After her phone call from Winnipeg, I received all the details, including photos, from my niece that day. How? Because I'm her "friend" on Facebook - that favourite social place on the Internet. Read more...

Fear and Loathing on the Information Superhighway

By David Pankhurst on Mar 1, 2011

I clicked on a picture recently - and my computer immediately told me I was under a virus attack. Welcome to 2011, and the world of high security on the Internet. Whoever you are, someone out there wants what you have. Read more...

Pocketing Some Cash With eBay

By David Pankhurst on Feb 1, 2011

Everyone knows eBay - it's the premier site to sell almost anything and make extra cash. But can YOU make money? Read more...

How to Shop For Your First (Or Next) Computer

By David Pankhurst on Jan 1, 2011

Computer shopping can be a chore. The salesperson can show you products that give you premium power, but at a premium price, as well as pricey extras you may or may not need. So, if you're in the market for a computer, here's a look at what you do need, and what you don't. Read more...

Rebooted

By Patricia Morris on Dec 1, 2010

I didn't want to shop, but the Toshibas were dying. One had viruses that wouldn't heal; the other had keyboard letters that wouldn't work. The day I lost my "s," I hit the streets. Read more...

Beware of Email Scams

The internet presents opportunities for cyber-thieves to trick unsuspecting web users into giving them personal information (credit card numbers, bank account information, passwords, or other sensitive information). Train yourself to recognize these scams and protect your private information. Read more...

Seniors Jump Online

By Janet Nicol on Jul 8, 2010

When dinner is over at Audrey Jones home, she turns on the TV. But she also tunes in to her laptop - all evening long. Audrey is president of the seniors computer club at the Kent Street Activity Centre in White Rock, a large and dynamic group. Read more...

What to Do With Your Old Computer Equipment

Want to recycle your computer but don't know where or how? Here are some suggestions for recycling your computer equipment in British Columbia. Read more...

Customizing Your Computer Desktop Your Way

You can control the way icons are arranged on your desktop, and you can even delete some that are only creating clutter. Read more...

Making the Web Work Better (and More Easily) for You

Some simple shortcuts to enlarge text, scroll, enter web addresses, and fill in information boxes. Read more...

Cut (or Copy) and Paste Keyboard Shortcuts

Cut and Paste are used to move text from one place to another. Most programs allow you to use Cut and Paste keyboard shortcuts, which are simpler and faster than using the tool bar or pull-down menus. Read more...

Computer Don't Do's

Don't turn your computer off without going through the correct steps. Don't give your computer too many commands at one time. And don't forget to save your work often! Read more...

Computer Tips: How to Eliminate Email Clutter

Everyone seems to get more emails than they want. To make your life easier, you can take advantage of various e-mail management features to help organize and sort your e-mail. Although this is specific to Microsoft Office, most email programs function very similar so you can probably find the same function on the program you use regularly. Read more...