Technology

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. ...

For many of us, social distancing with coworkers, family and friends means more time on video calls. Seeing someone's face helps bridge the connection gap, but are you putting your best face forward? Read on for tips on making a good impression on video calls. ...

Millions of us suddenly working from home are trying to carve out productive workspaces while managing upside-down schedules and unfamiliar technology. Here are a few home office to make the transition easier. By now, you may have discovered many of these on your own, but check out the list and see if there's something you may have missed. ...

Smartphones don’t shape-shift like aliens in a Star Trek episode. Apps (short for applications)  are what make a smartphone or tablet acquire multiple uses. Apps like Dialer, Camera and others come pre-installed from the factory. Dialer, for example, is your telephone app. Tapping the telephone handset icon will enable you to enter the phone number or name of the person you want to call. Hit the green handset icon to call, red handset icon to hang up. ...

What could be easier than ordering groceries, getting a medical checkup or paying bills, all while sitting in your recliner at home? What if we told you all this was free - or mostly free? We'll walk you through the world of apps and how you can find fingertip convenience for everyday living. ...

What makes an eBike awesome is that it gets those people back on a bicycle who might have hung up their wheels because of issues like hip or knee replacements, back problems or breathing difficulties. That extra boost up hills smooths out the road and brings back the joy of cycling. ...