May 06 2014
In the early 1990s, banks introduced online banking to make banking easier for the consumer and businesses. Software was made available so consumers and businesses could easily access their bank accounts for verifying balances, writing checks, and balance their checking or savings accounts on a monthly basis. Times are changing, and today’s digital world is having widespread effects on handling our finances. Computers …
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Apr 02 2014
Per a recent Gartner research survey, auto owners want to be connected to the Internet in more ways than one. Forget horsepower! The connected car or truck is becoming the hottest feature for vehicle buyers. “Consumers are increasingly looking for solutions that allow them to stay connected wherever they are,” per Gartner Research. “This will …
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Mar 16 2014
You’ve probably heard rumors that cable and over the air TV will be a thing of the past, much like VHS, CDs, and soon DVDs. The pundits indicate cable and broadcast TV programming is likely to disappear in less than 10 years. All of these services are being replaced by the Internet TV services such …
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Feb 03 2014
Pancreatic cancer is a devastatingly lethal form of cancer, and is typically regarded as the most deadly and universally rapid-killing form of cancer. Pancreatic cancer kills almost 38,000 Americans each year. There is only a 2% chance of survival due to late detection. One reason for its poor survival rate is it has few symptoms …
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Feb 03 2014
Seniors living by themselves can communicate with family or friends across the world, thanks to the Internet and video conferencing technology. It’s called video chat or video conferencing, but it’s becoming more popular with seniors. A 2010 study by Pew Research indicated 15% of American seniors have tried video calls. Video chat use has increased …
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Jan 05 2014
United Healthcare’s 8th annual centenarian survey in 2013 provides a snapshot into the lives of seniors reaching 100 years old. This year, in addition to the 100-year-olds, baby boomers ages 60-65 were polled to examine how the attitudes and lifestyles of Americans entering their retirement years compare to those who have held the title of …
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Dec 10 2013
I’m amazed how many Internet savvy adults don’t know about Wikipedia. Wikipedia is basically a free website where people work together to write informative articles on most any subject. It is considered the world’s largest Internet encyclopedia available in English at Wikipedia Website. This website is viewed by over 14 million people per hour just …
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Dec 10 2013
New Wireless Service Is Faster. Have you noticed that many public or private wireless networks at offices, restaurants, coffee shops, libraries, and hotels are getting slower? With the increase in laptops, tablets, and especially smartphones, the wireless networks are getting congested, much like our highways. Contrary to popular belief, many of the connection problems that …
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Dec 05 2013
According to a 2011 diabetes fact sheet by the Center for Disease Control, there are over 25.8 million people with diabetes, which represents 8.5% of the U.S. population and growing Over ten million seniors (27% of U.S. population) over 65 years have diabetes. Type I (juvenile) & II (adult) diabetic are the most popular versions …
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Nov 28 2013
If you’re searching for a job, how’s your social media skills? Think twice when updating your resumé. According to the latest surveys, job recruiters and hiring managers are searching the social media services on individuals looking for employment. Just listing your computer and Internet experience is not enough! Faxing is out of date too! If …
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