Archive for Technology
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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...
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Surf’s Up – Internet News
.... dedicated to providing information about the Internet. All about Wi-Fi and Hotspots By Chris Cournoyer e-mail: webmaster@ccx.net Domain: www.ccx.net Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology used all over the world by products that belong to a class of wireless local area netwo...
