Technology

Lately, the old advertising tagline, "What's in your wallet?" has joined the cacophony in my head. Today, that same question could be, “What’s in your smartphone?” ...

If you're in the market for a new smartphone or are interested in internet safety, then we've got a suggestion: Check out the free expo in Rocky River sponsored by the Center for Aging in the Digital World. ...

Report cards aren't just for school kids. Social Security achieved the highest score of any federal government agency on the Center for Plain Language’s 2022 Federal Plain Language Report Card. Social Security policies and programs can be complex and difficult to explain. So the agency's A+ use of plain language is clear, easy to understand and useful. ...

It's frustrating to have photos and home movies that you can't easily see or copy. If you want to preserve or digitize old photos or family videos on VHS tapes (remember those?), your local library can often help. ...

Visitors to Social Security's redesigned website at SSA.gov will experience a new approach to help them find what they need more easily. Start with these top 10 webpages. ...

Our Tech Talk columnist tells us how he used technology during a recent trip to Japan and why you, too, should be ready to embrace the digital world. ...

When you hear 'streaming,' what comes to mind? Netflix? The cut-the-cord movement? Or maybe a way to combat rising cable and satellite TV costs and get television shows through streaming services or an over-the-air antenna? It may be time to cut the cord. We'll fill you in. ...

If you're lucky enough to help with after-school care for your grandkids, you’re in an enviable position to make a difference in their world. Whether it’s every day or once a week, get ready for an intergenerational adventure with an academic twist. ...