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9 Questions Answered About ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence powers bot that can find answers, or make things up, in a second

Tech Tips

How to Electronically Sign Documents on Any Device

Your digital signature means less paper

How to Scan a QR Code With Your Smartphone or Tablet

The camera on your device can read it

Find Out How to Make a PDF on a Laptop, Phone — for Free

Share files across all devices

10 Steps To Make Your Old Smartphone Feel New Again

Clean up and improve a device of any age

Find Out How to Livestream Your Next Event

Make the leap to broadcasting

How to Stop Autocorrect from Messing Up Your Texts

The feature has several workarounds

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Free interactive classes and events are designed to help you try something new, learn new skills and have a little fun while doing it.

Keep Yourself Secure Online

You Can Build a Better Password With These 5 Steps

Creativity helps without a password manager

T-Mobile Breach Is Reminder to Practice Cybersecurity

Personal info on ‘dark web,’ fuels financial fraud

What to Know About Logging in with Facebook or Google

Balance the convenience with the security

How to Spot Fake Reviews Before You Buy Online

A little diligence on your part goes a long way

Is Your Smart Home Spying on You and Your Family?

Your gadgets and gear may be listening

Here are the 7 Top Scams You Should Watch Out for in 2023

Crooks are quick to exploit current events

Improve Your Life With Tech

Science Fiction is Inspiring Medical Technology

Find out what may be the new frontier

7 Ways New Technology Can Make Your Life Easier

Interesting products that may solve your problems

Are Stand-Alone Digital Cameras Becoming Obsolete?

Superior image quality keeps cameras relevant

What You Need to Know about Social Media

How to Delete Multiple Facebook Posts at Once

Platform has made it easier to manage your info

New Social Media Trend BeReal Lets You Be You

The app promises an better way to express yourself

Here’s What to Do About Autocorrect Fails

That annoying but helpful feature has workarounds

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Your Smartphone

A Sneak Peek at What’s Next for Your iPhone or Android

Updated operatin software is coming in the fall

How to Scrub Personal Info From Your Electronic Devices

Wipe data clean before recycling PCs, phones, tablets

How Long Can You Expect Your Tech Devices to Last?

Customers nudged to replace what works fine

What You Need to Know About Digital Driver's Licenses

Don't leave your wallet at home just yet, experts say

Little-Known Tips and Tricks to Use on Your Smartphone

Handy, baked-in features can make your life easier

Your Privacy

Your Phone Knows Where You've Been, How to Find You

Reduce ways your devices can track your location

Passkeys Poised to Be the New Way to Log Into Apps, Sites

Firms look for ways to stop insecure passwords

Safeguard Your Privacy on Popular Social Media Platforms

Find the tools on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

Google Has New Tool to Seek Removal of Personal Info

Data would be gone from searches, not the websites

Government Use of Facial Recognition Under Scrutiny

IRS decides to allow other ID verification methods

Your Internet Connection

How (and Why) to Check Your Internet Connection Speed

Paying for fast Wi-Fi? See if you have it in your home

20 Providers Offering $30-a-Month High-Speed Internet

Benefit for federal program could mean free service

Your Home

Find Lost Items With a Little Help From Your Technology

Grab your phone to see a map of its location

Robotic Vacuums Get More Features as They Age

First commercially successful robot cleaner is now 20

Are You Ready? High Tech Enters the Bathroom

Wi-Fi mirrors analyze your skin; tubs fill on command

How to Copy Your CD Collection to Your Computer

‘Ripping’ music gives you a more portable format

Battery Advances Will Make Charging Less of a Problem

Firms perfecting wireless power, solar shingles

Your Work More on Work & Jobs

3 Free Technology Fix-It ‘Miracles’ and Why They Work

Slow device? Try these cures before going for repairs

Make Your PC or Macintosh Computer Easier on Your Eyes

Learn the many ways to change your display settings

Try These Tips, Tricks for Your Favorite Email Platform

Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo! and Mac mail made easier

How to Run Windows on Your Macintosh Computer

Now you can use apps not available for Apple devices

Your Company Can Monitor Your Work — Even at Home

Don't expect privacy when toiling at the dining table

What Cloud Storage Service Will Work Best for You?

The 5 most popular providers all have upsides

Your Health More on Health

How Your Smartphone Can Help Save Your Life

Let first responders see vital info without your code

8 Ways Your Smartphone Could be Rewiring Your Mind

Do you rely too much on tech instead of your brain?

Reasons It Might Be Perilous to Rely on Your Car’s Technology

Don’t skip traditional safe driving practices

Videos

5 Tips to Take Better Family Photos With Your Smartphone

Some chairs and a stack of books are all you need

5 Tips for Making Check Deposits Via Mobile Phone

Skip trips to bank and post office when you're busy

iPhone Settings to Help You See and Hear Better

These are features already on your device

Caregiving More on Caregiving

5 Apps to Help Caregivers Get Organized, Find Support

Try these digital tools to manage meds, share tasks

Can a Robot Be a Companion For Your Older Loved One?

Some say there's no replacement for people or pets

What Caregivers Need to Know About Ride-Hailing Apps

Help your loved one get there when you can't drive

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Social Media

How to Make Video Slideshows From Photos for Social Media

The popular social media sites move away from stills

How to Spot Impostors on Facebook and Instagram

Your real friends may be fake on social media

15 Dating Apps for the Over 50 Crowd and How They Differ

A guide to popular digital spots to find love

Quizzes

What Do You Know About the Price of Free Apps, Privacy?

Take this quiz to find out and earn points

How Much Do You Know About Your Smartphone?

Most people use this pocket-sized device daily

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