Did you know that people still ride the rails as a way of life? They go down to the big train yards and hop a freight, going who knows where. I thought that phenomenon died out with the end of the Great Depression. Listening to the podcast “City of Rails” with Danelle Morton opened my […]
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Free tech training session is geared toward community organizations
Coastal Maine Regional Broadband and BoomerTECH Adventures have teamed up to present “Empowering the Helper Part II.” This free tech training addresses the ever-evolving digital world and is designed for frontline tech support staff and volunteers at libraries, town offices, affordable housing, community and senior centers, and other nonprofits. The training is from 10 a.m. […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Thinking about a new device … phone, tablet or computer?
I finally did it! After much procrastination and lots of reminders from my wife and my BoomerTECH Adventures partners, I finally made the decision to purchase a new phone. It has been my turn to get a new phone in our BoomerTECH Adventures staff rotation for at least two years, but because my old phone […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Tech innovations in auto safety
While we hear more and more about smart appliances like refrigerators, ovens, and washers and dryers with Wi-Fi connectivity and advanced computer systems that can be controlled remotely, monitor usage and even suggest recipes or maintenance schedules, I haven’t paid close attention to some more unique vehicle advancements. At least not until this happened to […]
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Welcome to ‘Snark Tank,’ where Silicon Valley start-ups get roasted
Most young businesses fail. Tech founders get blunt feedback at a comedy show – and laugh off the challenges standing in their way.
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Strategies for taking unique photos of flowers
Gardens are in full bloom, and when we have our phones, we have a camera in hand. Use our lovely weather to shoot some amazing pictures of the foliage you see daily or visit Pineland Gardens, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens or anywhere else on your travels. Here are 12 tips for experimenting with flower […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Digital support for your hobbies and interests
We often share advice about how to make the most of your digital devices. This week, we’ll share some ways we use technology for supporting our own extracurricular activities. When BTA guide and curriculum creator Jill Spencer isn’t working on new online courses or resources, she’s often in her gardens. She keeps her phone handy […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Need to upgrade your tablet? What criteria will you use?
A new tablet can cost anywhere from $150–$2,000. With that wide range of prices, it’s natural to wonder what the differences are among the tablets. If you are in the market for a new tablet and are beginning your research, here are several factors to consider. 1. What will be the main uses for your […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Do any of these questions sound familiar?
I’m surprised at how many people don’t know how to find answers to tech problems they have. Because right in front of them they have a tablet, computer or smartphone giving them access to the internet and answers to every question. Of course, if someone is reluctant about using a device, asking them to figure […]
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Mt. Ararat students win second place in Maine App Challenge
Miles Dailey and Isaac Wright of Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham recently won second place in Tyler Technologies’ 2024 Maine App Challenge with their app PlanPal, a tool to help students keep track of their assignments. Violet Blum Levine of Deering High School took first place with her app PTConnect, a system for easily […]