The Extension Inbox
- Don’t overlook computers with spring-cleaning chores (05-17-2012)
- Good manners require handwritten responses (05-10-2012)
- Going on a senior trip? There’s an app for that (05-03-2012)
- Gifts of technology can be sentimental (04-26-2012)
- Prepare resumes for online databases (04-19-2012)
- Clean up Facebook before graduation (04-12-2012)
- Go ‘incognito’ to avoid Google’s tracking efforts (04-05-2012)
- Smartphones can be easier on the eyes (03-29-2012)
- Make technology easier for senior adults to enjoy (03-22-2012)
- Social media is for seniors, too (03-15-2012)
- Internet ideas can combat spring break boredom (03-08-2012)
- Use technology to plan a spring break ‘staycation’ (03-01-2012)
- Technology can lead to gardening advice (02-23-2012)
- Use Internet resources to research genealogy (02-16-2012)
- Happy Valentine’s Day to my fellow geeks (02-09-2012)
- Woo customers with online coupons (02-02-2012)
- Small businesses can profit from online sales (01-26-2012)
- Technology can make wedding plans easier (01-19-2012)
- Small stores can create online gift registries (01-12-2012)
- Use technology to make health resolutions stick (01-05-2012)
- Recycle old technology to make room for new (12-15-2011)
- Home wireless setup can be easy (12-15-2011)
- Some technology gifts are easy, inexpensive (12-08-2011)
- Yes, Virginia, Santa Claus reads e-mail (12-01-2011)
- Tablets serve computer needs for on-the-go users (11-24-2011)
- ‘Face time’ gifts offer special holiday presents (11-17-2011)
- Select e-book readers with users in mind (11-10-2011)
- Reduce holiday expenses with online coupons (11-03-2011)
- Digital photo frames can showcase favorite pictures (10-27-2011)
- Improve digital photos with editing techniques (10-20-2011)
- Save digital photos for future reference (10-13-2011)
- Great digital photos begin with the basics (10-06-2011)
- Research e-mail claims before taking action (09-29-2011)
- Most phishing attacks do not look ‘fishy’ (09-22-2011)
- Create strong passwords to increase account security (09-15-2011)
- Find better results with advanced search options (09-08-2011)
- Find online resources with basic searches (09-01-2011)
- Develop a backup plan for managing online accounts (08-25-2011)
- Protect data from computer mishaps (08-18-2011)
- Disasters challenge technology’s power (08-11-2011)
- Back-up plans preserve data, prevent regrets (08-04-2011)
- Consider computer safety for students on the Internet (07-28-2011)
- High-speed access is key in educational use (07-21-2011)
- Take simple steps to protect computer’s health (07-14-2011)
- Select school computers that fit students’ needs (07-07-2011)
Mariah Smith is a computer applications instructor with the MSU Extension Service.
