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Computer designed for seniors

seniorgopcAt last week’s computer users group meeting, I was handed an advertisement with the following headline:

Finally…A Computer That’s Designed for YOU, Not Your Grandchildren!

Since I work with many retired aged computer users, I know the frustrations that some of them have regarding technology. When I hear about technologies that make computing easier for anyone, I research and learn about the technology to see how I think it would function for people that I help with their computers.

On the surface, this computer, dubbed the Go Computer,  sounds pretty good:

  • Large type, easy to read screen
  • Simplified menus
  • Large, high contrast keyboard lettering
  • Trackball instead of a mouse
  • No need for computer classes or instructional DVDs
  • No maintenance needed by the user

No where in full page ad is a price mentioned. When I looked at the web site, the price is Read More »Computer designed for seniors

Great Demand for Apple’s 13″ MacBook Pro

As sales of Windows based computers slow down, Apple continues to gain market share. Their revamped laptop line appears to be the leader in Apple computer sales. With increased memory, video power and a new SD slot, there is a lot to like. Read the full article below. AppleInsider | Demand for Apple’s 13″ MacBook Pro may be outpacing supply.

Gmail adds drag and drop to labels

In my mind, Gmail solidified their hold at the top of the email mountain by adding drag and drop functionality to their innovative labels system. Look for a quick video demoing this feature in the near future. In the interim, read the full article from Google below and read and watch my Gmail tips by clicking here. Official Gmail Blog:… Read More »Gmail adds drag and drop to labels

HP helps move us further from the mythical paperless office/home

I have to give Hewlett Packard credit; they know how to keep the big ink jet money wheel spinning. Today, they introduced a printer that can connect to the Internet and then print content from it without any user interaction. Hmmm…sounds like a new fangled fax to me. Computers were supposed to introduce us to a paperless society of ultra-organization.… Read More »HP helps move us further from the mythical paperless office/home

Dell Sells $3 Million via Twitter

No one can ever deny that Dell knows how to market. In my opinion, only Apple does it better (Microsoft take a hint). Today, Dell revealed that they move merchandise faster and easier using the Twitter service. Read more in the Wall Street Journal article linked below. Dell Sells $3 Million Through Twitter – Digits – WSJ.

Windows 7 Will Launch in October

It appears, from this article, that Microsoft has chose October 22 as the official release date for Windows 7. After testing Windows 7 for the past 5 months, I can honestly say it is heads and tails above Windows Vista. However, I still stand by my previous comments that most basic computer users would be far better off with an… Read More »Windows 7 Will Launch in October

CBS News to broadcast online

Spurred on by the success of Twitter and its ability to quickly deliver news and events, CBS announced today that they will begin broadcasting all their evening news content and special news reports online. In an agreement with Ustream.com, CBS plans to begin the online simulcast in the next couple of months. CBS is the first network/news company to simulcast… Read More »CBS News to broadcast online

Bing Search Engine

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the new Wolfram Alpha search engine and it was news fodder all over the web for nearly 2 weeks. This week, Microsoft’s new Bing search engine is getting a lot of press. At first glance, the Bing search engine looks clean and fresh. Searching is ultra-fast and easy to read. Like Google,… Read More »Bing Search Engine