When’s My Bus Coming?

If you take public transportation, this is a question you’ll ask yourself often. Especially if you’re at a certain distance from your destination (or transfer) where you could choose to walk. Maybe it’s raining or you’re running late, but to make the right call, you’ll need to know approximately how long you’d be waiting forContinue reading “When’s My Bus Coming?”

Games People Play

Do you like doing puzzles and playing games on your mobile and are looking to add to your collection? Or perhaps you have been enjoying the 3-dimensional kind (puzzle books or newspaper sections, board games) and would like to get started with playing on your mobile? Either way you’re probably not looking for the onesContinue reading “Games People Play”

Happy 2nd Birthday, Gransplain

To celebrate completing two years of publishing this blog, today we are taking a look back at the most popular post for each of the 2 past years. In the past 12 months, the most read and liked post has been “Winning at Happy & Well”, which reveals the findings of a Harvard Medical SchoolContinue reading “Happy 2nd Birthday, Gransplain”

How to Organize Apps in Folders on iPhone

If you’ve only got a handful of apps and one or two Home Screen pages on your iPhone, you can easily remember where to find the app you’re looking for. However, once you’ve got 3, 4, 5 or more Home Screen pages filled with apps, it can make accessing them easier by using folders. It’sContinue reading “How to Organize Apps in Folders on iPhone”

The Basics of Messenger

You may feel you’ve got more than enough options with which to message friends and family without adding to the stack. However, you may find as I have that a few people in your circle use (Facebook) Messenger as their “go-to” messaging platform, so you may want to know the basics in order to replyContinue reading “The Basics of Messenger”

Twitter Overview

Twitter has dominated the business news in recent days and weeks, having been purchased then shaken up by the world’s richest (and some might say quirkiest) man, Elon Musk. You might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Below you’ll find an overview of what Twitter is as well as where and why it’sContinue reading “Twitter Overview”

Tech Gift Ideas for Every Budget

With the holiday season on our doorstep, it’s a good time to start considering which gifts our loved ones might enjoy. If you’re like us, you’ll value doubly any gift that’s useful as well as enjoyable. We’ve looked into a few ideas for those on your list (including you) who would like to make betterContinue reading “Tech Gift Ideas for Every Budget”

Intro to Google Reverse Image Search

What is a “reverse image search”? This is where you take an image you already have and use it as the input (instead of words) for a search. This can be done to find either what it is or more about it and/or to find similar images. Is this even possible today? Yes, and thereContinue reading “Intro to Google Reverse Image Search”

How to Turn on Grammar Check on Your iPhone

Using Auto-Correction to improve grammar can be a two-edged sword. Sometimes the bot’s idea of what you’re trying to say is funny at best and infuriating at worst. But there’s no denying that it can help prevent some embarrassing errors. You might as well look smart while using your smartphone…. How to Turn On (orContinue reading “How to Turn on Grammar Check on Your iPhone”