Tag Archives: computers

Beware the Hackers! It happened to me.

Posted on March 24, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Friday afternoon, about 4 pm, I was wasting some time on my computer. Email, Facebook, browsing for unneeded things. Suddenly, the computer stopped; and a warning, in a deep, monotone voice said: “Your computer has a virus. Call Apple right … Continue reading →

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Future Travel: Outer Space

Posted on March 9, 2016 by lisakwinkler

“Sometimes I wish we still used typewriters,” my mother said recently, expressing her frustration with her computer and passwords. I was trying to post her latest blog and couldn’t get into her site, no matter how many times we changed … Continue reading →

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Hello, May I Speak to…?

Posted on March 17, 2015 by lisakwinkler

“You answered the phone.” I can still hear my Grandma Mae, calling me at my first post-college job. I couldn’t tell if she was impressed that I was important enough to have a phone to answer or dismayed that whatever … Continue reading →

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Password Peril

Posted on May 7, 2014 by lisakwinkler

“We’ve detected some virus activity on your account. Please change your password.” These sorts of emails send me into a panic. What was the original password for that credit card, store, membership, account, automatic bill, newsletter, blog, or whatever else … Continue reading →

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Apples! Think Different!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by lisakwinkler

It’s apple season. Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, Braeburn, Empire, Winesap and more.  Something to suit every preference: sweet to sour, soft to hard.  I like mine crispy and crunchy. I’ll grab a few apples when I head … Continue reading →

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Twister! There’s An App!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by lisakwinkler

I dropped my daughter at the airport early today for a flight to San Francisco, where she hopes to secure both an apartment and a job in the next week. She has her heart set on moving there and envisions … Continue reading →

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