Technology

The Center for LifeLong Learning at Lorain County Community College offers educational and enrichment programs for adults 50 and older. This fall, it's going virtual with 20 dynamic course offerings. All courses are online so you can stay safe while having fun and learning. Classes start soon; register today! ...

Minimize your chance of PII (personally identifiable information) falling into the hands of criminals when dealing with e-waste. It’s easy to protect PII on paper documents — shred them. If you don’t own a shredder, many office supply stores offer it for a fee and some municipalities hold free shredding day events for residents. Data on your computer requires another approach. ...

With so many services available online through my Social Security, signing up for a secure account will help you conduct Social Security business from home. ...

During this time when our physical offices are closed to the public, you may wonder, “How can I get help from Social Security without visiting an office?” You can find the answer at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices, which links you to some of our most popular online services. You can apply for retirement and disability benefits, appeal a decision and do much more.  ...

The Social Security Administration has introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Ohio available through its my Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The my Social Security is a secure online hub for doing business with Social Security, and about 50 million people have created an account. In addition to Ohio residents replacing their SSN card through the portal, current Social Security beneficiaries can manage their benefits online—change an address, adjust direct deposit, obtain a benefit verification letter, or request a replacement SSA-1099 ...

Playing games on smartphones and tablets has been around for more than a decade. Accessibility and the ease at which games can be played quickly probably surpass other forms of gaming and provide a common thread linking generations of game lovers. ...

It’s been a productive few months, by pandemic standards. Aside from stumbling around with Zoom — the video conferencing app — I’ve tackled several projects: pitching failed hair products jammed under the bathroom sink; trimming hair from my golden retriever’s feet and matching plastic lids with bowls. I also sorted insurance statements and moved winter clothes to a back closet.  ...

Simple outings are no longer simple. Heading out to the grocer, pharmacy or hardware store requires a lot of planning. And when you get there, compliance with social distancing recommendations varies. It's risky business. But smart people at Case Western Reserve University have put together an online program that measures that risk based on where you live or where you're going. Read on to learn what the university has to say about their interactive program. ...