So You Want to Start a Podcast?

Part 1: Equipment for Every Budget I’ve been getting a lot of requests lately to write about how to start a podcast. So, I’ve decided to create a three-part series on the topic. In this first part, we’ll talk about the equipment you'll need to create a really good...

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Everything You Need to Know About Upgrading to Windows 11

The one thing that we seem to be getting the most calls about here at the Tampa Bay Technology Center is windows 11 and when can we have a class on it. Well golly, try as we might and we have been trying we can get no one who is an expert on windows 11 to come in and...

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In This Exciting Edition of the Wednesday Newsletter…

We’re going to talk about some major shifts happening in technology. I went online to find out how many people are still using computers for most of their digital needs. I was surprised to learn that 96.3% of internet users now access the web using mobile phones,...

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Thoughts on AI: The Good, The Bad, and How to Do It Better

It's been around for a while, and I want to know what we're all thinking about AI. I think it's pretty cool. I think it's going to be something that will help me a lot. As a matter of fact, I think it's something that already has helped me a lot, and it's helped lots...

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The Art and Impact of Blogging in the Digital Age

How a Simple Medium Transforms Communication Introduction Blogging has grown from a niche activity into a global phenomenon that shapes how people communicate, share ideas, and influence others. In the digital age, blogs serve as platforms for self-expression,...

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Why Do I Need A Password Manager

You need a password manager because it significantly enhances your online security and convenience. Here’s why: Strong, Unique Passwords: Most people reuse weak passwords across multiple sites, making them vulnerable to breaches. A password manager generates and...

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Seven ways for older folks to use AI for help with tech

They say the technology makes things easier every day. If that is the case then why am I constantly running into simple things that all of the sudden seemed to be hard things. One of the reasons I joined the Tampa Bay technology center many years ago was to get help...

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7 Websites to Help Seniors with Technology

One of the things I absolutely love about the Tampa Bay Technology Center is the way we assist senior citizens with their technology needs. It seems as though every time I'm hanging out with Doc out in the world people are asking us about this and what do we do to...

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Let’s talk about floppy disks

I remember sometime I think in 1985 my late friend Ed Clark who was one of the biggest nerds I had ever met, and by the way I loved that about him, called me up and told me he wanted to take me to a meeting of a computer club because there was this new software coming...

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