Technology

What You Need to Know About Portable Power Bank Chargers, ‘Snap’ Windows, Script Memorization Apps and Chrome Remote Desktop

August 14, 2019

Over time, batteries tend to degrade in their ability to hold a charge. To combat battery degradation, many people buy portable power bank chargers to ensure they'll have enough power available to run their device(s) through the day. Unfortunately, not everyone understands how to evaluate their overall battery power needs. While buying the most inexpensive…

Common Air Conditioning Mistakes, Ejecting USB Drives, Files Backup, Homezada and Software Tips

July 11, 2019

I think most people would agree that working in a hot and humid environment is likely to negatively affect one's motivation, concentration and productivity. To help with this, I would encourage everyone to review an article titled "11 Air Conditioner Blunders to Avoid on Hot Summer Days" that's available at the makeuseof.com website. Personally, I…

The Latest on WWDC19, Bluetooth Information, Voiceter Pro, Microsoft's Windows 10

June 13, 2019

Earlier this month, Apple's annual WWDC event took place. During the event's keynote address several new products and product updates were introduced and demonstrated. If you would like to watch a recording of the event's keynote address, the link below will lead you to a web page where you can access the address. Throughout the…

What’s New with Software Updates, Scheduling Gmail Messages, Gboard, Browser Keyboard Shortcuts?

May 10, 2019

If you use a computer that's running the Windows 10 operating system, I want you to know that a new version of the operating system is expected to be released in late May 2019. The new version of the operating system is known as “Windows 10 Version 1903” (a.k.a. "May 2019 Update"). For your review…

Apple's latest event – Receipt Scanning Apps – Windows, Siri, Android, and Gmail tips

April 23, 2019

Yes, you can use Google Maps or Waze with Siri (instead of Apple Maps) on iOS 12. Many Apple iOS device users prefer Google's "Google Maps" and/or "Waze" apps over Apple's "Maps" app. Unfortunately, Siri, Apple's voice assistant doesn't work well (by default) with Google's map apps. Fortunately, if your Apple device is running iOS…

A Helpful Microsoft Office Tip, Reinstalling Windows, Direct Mail is Not Dead!

March 18, 2019

In recent years, many Microsoft Office 2016 (and Office 365) users have become familiar with saving files to Microsoft's OneDrive file storage service. If you're not familiar with OneDrive, the service enables users to store, backup, sync and access files between their computing devices and the online service. Unfortunately, many people would prefer to use…

A ‘Microsoft Store’ App Fix, Tips to Help Speed Up Older Windows 10 Computers

February 21, 2019

I recently encountered a situation where I was unable to install an app that I wanted to get through the Microsoft Store app that's installed on my computer. So, I Googled my problem and quickly found a solution that worked for me. The solution was found in a blog post titled "How to Reset the…

Updates on CES 2019, Bouncer, Shortcuts App and PSAPs as Hearing Aid Alternatives

January 14, 2019

Happy New Year! By the time you're reading this, this year's Consumer Electronics Show 2019 (a.k.a. CES 2019) will be over. If you followed the news surrounding the event, you've likely already heard and read about many of this year's more interesting product announcements. That said, the show is large enough that some product news…

NAR Releases Reports on Blockchain Technology And Consumer Home Buying Preferences/Trends

December 18, 2018

WASHINGTON—The National Association of Realtors unveiled a Blockchain Guidance Paper earlier this month during a webinar designed to keep real estate at the forefront of conversations surrounding the emerging technology. NAR also authored a paper that found buyers continue to overwhelmingly utilize both the Internet and real estate agents in the home-buying process. Although blockchain…

Updates on Writing/Grammar/Spelling Tools, iOS Device Storage Management, ‘Smart Speaker’ Tips

December 17, 2018

Whether it's e-mails, blog posts, social media posts or something else, there's a good chance that you're writing more than ever. To help reduce the number of spelling and grammar related mistakes that you may be making, I would encourage you to review a blog post I recently came across. The blog post is found…

Update on Improved iOS 12.x Notification Management, AgoraPulse, DIY Texting Gloves and Full-Page Screen Capture Extension

November 7, 2018

Overnight, do you charge your phone in another room because phone notifications keep going off all night long? Similarly, during the day are you constantly interrupted by additional notifications? Regardless, if your iPhone and/or iPad can and has been upgraded to Apple's latest version of the iOS operating system (version 12) you should know the…

Latest Updates on Free Tech Support, Podcasts, Zapier.com and New Windows 10 Feature

October 15, 2018

Are you experiencing a tech-related network, computer, software, Smartphone or other peripheral device related issue? If so, you may be able to obtain free technical support that could possibly resolve your problem. Both the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and the New York State Association of Realtors offer free technical support options to their members.…

Directions to Multiple Locations Using Google and Solutions to Other Issues

September 13, 2018

When showing multiple properties, you need to think about how you're going to navigate from one property to the next. What's the most efficient way to get around? Is the most efficient route also the most strategic one? Regardless, Google Maps can help with these tasks. A HowToGeek.com article titled "How to Plan a Road…

What’s Up With Free Google Search Courses, Chrome's Hidden Pages, Text Expanders and Windows Defender?

August 10, 2018

Today, most people seem to have at least rudimentary Google search engine skills. Unfortunately, many still do not have intermediate to advanced searching skills. If you are a rudimentary-intermediate level "Googler," but want to become a more capable one, you may want to consider taking a couple of free self-paced classes that are available from…

NAR Applauds Introduction of Net Neutrality Bill

July 19, 2018

WASHINGTON—The National Association of Realtors has commended US Rep. Mike Coffman for his introduction of the 21st Century Internet Act. Rep. Coffman’s bill comes in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s 2017 decision to dismantle net neutrality regulations, with the legislation ensuring that Internet Service Providers, or ISPs, cannot block or throttle online content or…

The Latest on Text Message Marketing, Stylus Help, Sensibo and More Windows 10 Help

July 16, 2018

Websites, social media sites, blogs, print newsletters, print ads, e-newsletters, e-mail, direct mail, online ads of sorts, etc. are all forms of marketing that many Realtors use on a regular basis. Text message marketing is a form of marketing that is less common. However, since almost all text messages are received/opened (and typically opened promptly)…

Fixes for Some Windows 10 Issues; Info on Text-to-Speech and Lower Cost Mobile Phone Services

June 8, 2018

If your computer is running Microsoft's Window 10 operating system, you should be familiar with one of its features called "Windows Update." In a nutshell, Windows Update helps to keep a computer's operating system (as well as some computer hardware components and Microsoft software products that may also be installed on your computer) up to…

NAR to Launch .realestate Top-Level Domain

June 8, 2018

WASHINGTON— The National Association of Realtors will be launching a new top-level domain, .realestate, later this year. The new domain extension is scheduled to be available in September for members of NAR, with a late November release to the general public. The .realestate web addresses will be free of restrictions from NAR affiliation and will…

The Latest on Windows 10 Issues, Facebook News and G Suite Gmail Chrome Browser Extensions

May 10, 2018

I came across an article on the howtogeek.com website that caught my attention. The title of the article is “Shutting Down Doesn’t Fully Shut Down Windows 10 (But Restarting Does).” The article is a worthwhile read for Windows 10 users because it offers information that will help to better understand the differences between “shutting down”…

A New Version of Windows 10 is Coming Soon

April 13, 2018

If your Windows computer is getting old or is running slowly (even after you've run system cleaning and optimization utilities), maybe it's time for a fresh start. When you reinstall your computer’s Windows operating system, you'll typically end up with your computer working better and faster than it was prior to the reinstall. If you…