It’s nearly impossible to find a new television without the label “smart TV” attached to the description. Smart is everywhere. From LED light bulbs to the battery-powered watch on your wrist, adding “smart” to a product has become the norm because the internet has changed the way we do things. ...

The relevance of libraries, with their books, magazines, music and videos easily and freely available for downloading, was underscored prominently during the pandemic. This summer, look no further than your local library. ...

We should practice good habits that keep us from wasting time online while still taking advantage of all of its benefits. Racking up too much screen time can be detrimental to your productivity and can hurt your real-world social interactions. A daily glass of wine can be good for your health; a bottle a day can be bad. ...

Just like a virus in the real world, internet criminals capitalize on our bad habits. They want us to open unsolicited emails and text messages so they can steal our money and identities. They count on us to take scam bait because it’s written in such a way to make us fearful, angry or sympathetic to a situation. ...

Smart phones, tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots and tech gadgets can make life easier in many ways, but that's only true if you know how to use them to your advantage. Keep an open mind and allow technology to broaden your world. ...

Some of the most socially isolated people during the pandemic have been those who are unable or unwilling to embrace technology. Video calls have brought us together with loved ones, friends and coworkers. It's not too late to reach out to older family members and friends to help them master video chats. Our tech columnist tells us why. ...

Whether you sport Apple's iPhone/iPad, or a smartphone/tablet based on Google's Android operating system and sold by Google, Samsung, Motorola, LG and others, you might want to try out these helpful accessibility features. After all, most of us paid good money for our devices, so we might as well make the experience more comfortable and enjoyable. ...

Whether you live in the suburbs or a city center, boomers and seniors are likely to possess "The experience and knowledge necessary to deal with the potential difficulties or dangers of life in an urban environment.” In other words, street smarts. If street smarts are essential for living safely in our real world, is there an equivalent for the digital world since we spend more time there these days? Absolutely. ...