Archive for Technology
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Tech Matters – Be Careful Where You Click
Information from Computer Revolutions Moline, IL Viruses are a destructive part of our daily internet activities. The truth is that thousands of new viruses and variations of currently known viruses are released at an astonishing rate each year. Like the flu, the strain can change constan...
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Tech Matters
Information from Computer Revolutions Moline, IL We’re excited to introduce a new monthly column, Tech Matters, to the readers of 50+ Lifestyles! Computers are no longer used only in the workplace – they have also become an integral part of daily routines at virtually every stage of li...
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Did You Know? Book Listeners Have More Options
By Lisa Lockheart Publicity/Outreach Liason Rock Island Public Library Many audiobooks are now coming out in MP3 compatible formats. This is a full audiobook on a single CD. MP3 compatibility means you can transfer the audio file to your computer, and then onto an MP3 compatible music play...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Rachel Flint, AU.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why Do Hearing Aids Cost So Much? You know the feeling you get when someone has just quoted you a price that is much higher than you expected? Yeah, that one! When was the last time you had that feeling? Was it a car repair? A home repair?...
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Surf’s Up – Internet News – Backing Up Your Data
By Chris Cournoyer e-mail: webmaster@ccx.net Domain: www.ccx.net In today’s ever-changing world of technology, a “backup” or the process of “backing up” your computer refers to making copies of your computer files so that these copies may be used to restore the original files after ...
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What Exactly is Sexting?
By Laura Kopp Manager Children’s Trauma Services Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center Child Abuse Council Recent media outlets have reported a rise in sexting amongst teens and young adults. But what exactly is sexting? Sexting is a slang term for the use of a cell phone or other...
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Surf’s Up – Internet News
By Chris Cournoyer e-mail: webmaster@ccx.net Domain: www.ccx.net Understanding Online Language -- Emoticons and Abbreviations Explained When you speak to someone face-to-face, your body language, the tone of your voice, and your facial expressions reveal a great deal about what you are try...
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Tips for Reducing Gasoline Use
By Tom Miller Iowa Attorney General The Attorney General's Office suggests several tips for reducing gasoline consumption -- and thus reducing demand and market pressure for higher gasoline prices: • Check your owner's manual to find out what octane your engine needs, then buy it. Resist t...
