NPR news reported a great story today about Elder Widsom Circle. Elder Wisdom Circle is a group of senior volunteers who answer requests for advice sent to them via their web site.
Elder participants, who must be at least 60 years old and pass a screening, can participate from their home computer or via groups […]
Even for casual use, learning keyboard shortcuts is a great way to enhance your experience using your computer. If you’ve ever watched a friend or family member fly around the computer with the screen flashing so fast you can barely keep up, they are probably using some keyboard shortcuts to get around.
One keyboard shortcut I […]
I’ve always been impressed with the beauty and flexibility of what can be achieved with oil and acrylic paint. I’ve also been a bit fearful of placing that first brush to canvas, knowing what horrors may arise. I think I’ve found a great way to test out some ideas and get a bit of feel […]
We’ve recently had some questions about the best way to introduce someone to using a mouse. Our answer is typically ‘Solitare’. There are some other web-based mouse learning tools, but the best way to get someone comfortable is to let them start with a game that is familiar. The Solitare game is […]
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