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Tech Tips for Newbies

Our tech columnist reviews his top tips for tech newcomers, advice that's handy regardless of how adept you are with technology. Find out if you're doing all you can to get the most out of your internet experience and the devices that take you there. ...
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Change Your Contact Info on Social Security Website

If you receive Social Security benefits, the easiest way to change your address and phone number is by creating a personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount. Then you can update your contact information from your preferred location. ...
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Retirees Re-Entering Workforce: Beware of Job Website Scams

Retirees, now with diminished fears of COVID and lured by flexible work arrangements, have been pulled back to the job market in hopes of securing more lucrative employment. Online job posting boards help job-seekers to apply for new opportunities. Scammers, however, like to use these online portals, too. ...
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Smart Users for Smart Technology

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. ...
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Technology and Libraries

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. ...
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Simplify Social Security by Creating Your Online Account

Whether you receive benefits now or in the future, you will want to create your personal my Social Security account or use the one you may already have. More than 65 million people already have an account to accomplish many tasks. ...
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Social Security: Where to Start

Unlike the old days, you likely don't have to visit a Social Security office or call on the phone to do business with them. The online services webpage provides a wide variety of self-service options; you can even apply for retirement, disability or Medicare online. ...
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Help Protect Yourself Against Cyber Attacks & Fraud

Be aware of suspicious, urgent-sounding messages and automated phone calls which may be fraudulent. Fraudsters have increased using automatic calls as a method for gaining access to accounts. ...
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