Did you know?:What Year Was Valentine’s Day Declared An Official Holiday? King Henry VIII in 1537 had Valentine’s Day declared an official holiday in 1537. The oldest handwritten Valentine was made in the 1400s and is held in the British Museum. About 3 percent of pet owners buy Valentine’s gifts for their furry friends. About 110 million roses are sold …
You can turn your trash into cash by selling unwanted items on Facebook Marketplace. You can also find good deals on what you’re looking for by browsing this online market. For handy tips for buyers and sellers – including security recommendations and tutorials – check out this Social Media Basics article in our Winter 2020 Website Compass magazine. https://flipyourpages.com/flip_pages/WebsiteCompass/truleap/12/
This FAQ will give you tips on how to reduce information overload and non-essential emails. https://www.enewsletterhome.com/_eNewsletter/2020/2002_Section_J.html
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Who decided to pick the shortest month of the year as National Pie Month? At least there are 29 days this year to slice up some deliciousness! Taste of Home will assist you in deciding which ones to make with 50 of their best pie recipes. (Link to Taste of Home)
Spammers are now trying to get your information through fake apps. Here are some things to look for to make sure you’re downloading a legit app.
Given the frequency and magnitude of identity theft, it’s vitally important to do what you can to protect your personal information. Learn more at staysafeonline.org. Click on “STAY SAFE ONLINE” and get tips about Online Safety Basics, Managing Your Privacy, and more. Secure your devices: Use strong passwords, passcodes, or touch ID features to lock your devices. Think before you app: …
Remember dial-up internet? Internet users back then got used to that familiar series of beeps that signaled an internet connection being made. Watch this video to see if the dial-up sound is more annoying than you remember it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsVfElI-7oo
Keep it simple. Tablet computers are ideal for first-timers because of their simple design and intuitive, touch-screen interface. Increase accessibility. Software packages are available that transform a busy screen into an easy-to-navigate, large-text interface that makes email and photo sharing a breeze (Eldy or Emerge Desktop, for example). Write instructions down. After introducing a new skill, leave a simple list …
Viral challenges have been popular on social media for years — from the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised $115 million for ALS research to the Tide Pod Challenge that led to health ramifications. Curious about what makes challenges go viral? You’ll get answers in your Winter 2020 Website Compass magazine. Link: https://flipyourpages.com/flip_pages/WebsiteCompass/truleap/10/