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Top apps and smart devices that make habits stick

Apr 03, 2024 02:24PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Technology can help form lasting habits with apps and smart devices that use gamification to make self-improvement fun and rewarding.

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Celebrate age at BeaconFest on April 18

Apr 02, 2024 10:11PM

Join us from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for our area’s funnest celebration for seniors and baby boomers! Live music, tasty food, educational seminars and admission—all for FREE!

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How to cancel your unwanted subscriptions and save big

Feb 23, 2024 02:32PM ● By Adam Cochran

Discover effective strategies to cancel and prevent unwanted subscriptions from draining your bank account.

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Dating in the digital age: Navigating love, scams and social media chaos

Jan 29, 2024 10:26AM ● By Adam Cochran

Discover essential tips on avoiding scams in the pursuit of genuine connections and learn how to navigate the tech-driven landscape of modern romance.

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4 techy tools to track your heart health

Jan 29, 2024 10:08AM ● By Sandra Gordon

Learn how to lower your risk of heart disease and monitor your heart health by using innovative tools for at-home blood pressure monitoring and more!

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Digitally dependent? How to reshape your relationship with technology

Jan 03, 2024 11:48AM ● By Adam Cochran

Regain control over your tech habits by implementing simple routines, such as turning off notifications, forcing yourself to take occasional social media breaks and more.

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Grand Junction residents targeted in surge of financial scams

Jan 03, 2024 11:31AM

The Grand Junction Police Department continues to receive reports of residents becoming targets of financial scams.

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How to strengthen your defenses against online scams

Nov 27, 2023 10:07AM ● By Adam Cochran

Stay informed about the common traps scammers set to manipulate individuals into disclosing their personal data.

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Night Vision

Oct 30, 2023 12:43PM ● By Rhonda Wray

I was recently challenged to unplug—to go without electricity from sundown until bedtime. From 8-11:30 p.m., I did just that.

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5 cool tech gifts to give this Christmas

Oct 30, 2023 12:24PM ● By Adam Cochran

Find the perfect Christmas gift for the technology lover in your life with these 5 creative ideas.

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How genealogy became one of America’s favorite hobbies

Oct 04, 2023 02:26PM ● By David Wilkening

From tracing family trees to discovering ancestral stories, delve into the journey of how genealogy became a beloved hobby across the nation—and where you can go to get free genealogy help

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5 tips to safeguard yourself from fraud

Oct 01, 2023 04:10PM ● By Natalie Campisi

Safeguard your finances and personal information with these essential strategies from Forbes Advisor.

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4 underrated social media sites for communicating with loved ones

Sep 29, 2023 09:32PM ● By Adam Cochran

Social media platforms like Marco Polo and Reddit don't get enough credit.

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AI is smart, but it can't survive without humans

Aug 25, 2023 11:36AM ● By Adam Cochran

AI does not create anything from scratch. It does not have an imagination or skills. Computers can only do three things: remember, calculate and organize stuff.

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Here's your AI reality check

Jul 24, 2023 03:15PM ● By Adam Cochran

Truth: Artificial Intelligence will replace humans in numerous jobs… but it’s not as devastating as you’d think.

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