Edward Baig

New York

Tech Writer at AARP

Tech writer, AARP; Ex-Personal Tech columnist USA TODAY, ex Business Week, US News, Fortune; Into politics, cinema, music, culture, sports https://t.co/9tJADiSQ8H

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Articles

Can I Hear Better Wearing These Eyeglasses?

2 days ago | aarp.org | Edward Baig

In this storyGlasses help you hear • No prescription needed • Combats hearing-aid stigma •Can serve dual purpose • Short acclimation period • An app for adjustments •Different from “smart” glasses While seated recently in the mezzanine of a Broadway theater, I slipped on a pair of eyeglasses, but I wasn’t trying to get a sharper look at the actors onstage. Instead, I was trying to hear them better.
Upgrade Your Smartphone With New Features For Free

1 week ago | aarp.org | Edward Baig

Courtesy Apple and Google Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In this storyNo budget?
How To Recover a Lost Apple or Google Account Password | Members Only

1 week ago | aarp.org | Edward Baig

AARP (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Somehow, the Apple ID password I have is no longer working and I can’t access various services. Do you have any suggestions on what to do next? Please help.
How to Minimize Your Phone Screen's Blue Light | Members Only

2 weeks ago | aarp.org | Edward Baig

Video: How to Change Your Phone’s Display Settings for a Better Night’s Sleep AARP Studios Facebook Twitter LinkedIn I’ve read that exposure to blue light can make it more difficult to fall asleep.
Must I Pay Forever to Listen to My Music? | Members Only

3 weeks ago | aarp.org | Edward Baig

Paul Spella (Getty 2) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn I grew up buying and listening to record albums and later to cassettes and compact discs. Though I’ve also paid to download tunes occasionally, I’ve resisted subscribing to Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify or similar services. I like the idea of owning my music. Am I a dinosaur?
How Do I Send Pictures From a Windows PC to an iPad or iPhone? | Members Only

1 month ago | aarp.org | Edward Baig

Paul Spella (Getty 3) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn I have a handful of pictures in a file in Microsoft Windows. How do I move them from my PC to my iPad and iPhone? — Ed Tech companies would like nothing more than to have you stick to a single brand — theirs.
How to Change Internet Router Password | Members Only

1 month ago | aarp.org | Edward Baig

AARP (Getty Images, 2) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn I recently obtained internet in my home. To stay safe, should I change the network name and default password that I was given by the provider? — Laurie Absolutely, Laurie, you should.
Product Support for Older Windows PCs Will End Soon. Is My Machine at Risk? | Members Only

1 month ago | aarp.org | Edward Baig

Paul Spella Facebook Twitter LinkedIn My all-in-one desktop computer runs Windows 10. It cannot be upgraded to Windows 11 because of the processor. I’m in my 90s and don’t want to buy a new computer at this stage of my life.
If I Switch Email Accounts, How Can I Let Everyone Know? | Members Only

1 month ago | aarp.org | Edward Baig

AARP (Getty Images, 3) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn I’ve used AOL for my email since the early 1990s and it works well for me. I also have a Gmail account, which I seldom use. I often get comments like “I didn’t know AOL still existed,” and I am thinking that I should maybe switch to Gmail.
I’ve Run Out of Storage and Can’t See My Gmail | Members Only

2 months ago | aarp.org | Edward Baig

If your email inbox is overcrowded, paying for extra storage space isn't your only option to declutter. AARP (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn I received a message from Google that I would stop receiving emails in less than a month because I’ve used up all my Google account storage.