Have You Googled Yourself Lately?
When I applied for my position here at Central, I interviewed with our President, Bill Purmort. When I entered his office, one of the first things he said to me was: “I Googled you.” I don’t care who...
View ArticleHow Do You Go Mobile…App or Website?
The cell phone is quickly becoming a thing of the past, while the smartphone is quickly becoming the latest trend. Here are a few interesting facts: Of the 4 billion mobile phones in use, just over 1...
View ArticleWho’s Really Reading About You on Facebook?
With social media changing the way we participate in the world, there are things that must be addressed in this new age. People seem to think that posting something on Facebook is similar to telling a...
View ArticleWhy We Do It
The other day, my daughter and I hopped into the car for a short drive across town. Being that it is January and very cold where I live, I cranked up the heat and turned on my seat warmer. This simple...
View ArticleTMI! Be Aware What You Share on Social Media
With so many of us using social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and others, privacy, security, and identity theft are concerns. What can you do to protect yourself and still post,...
View ArticleMobile App Recommendations for Your Road Trip
I just returned from a 10-day road trip from Ohio to Idaho with my family. What was unique about this trip is that it was thrown together with almost no planning. There was a death in the family and...
View ArticleDorm Do’s and Don’ts For Your College Student
Within the next few weeks, college campuses across the country will be jammed full of excited kids and weeping parents as these students move into their new quarters for the school year. Many students...
View ArticleGiving Thanks for Technology
Thanksgiving week! It’s always been one of my favorite holidays. Family, food, and spending time reflecting on the things you’re thankful for. I thought it would be fun to reflect on how I’m thankful...
View ArticleProtecting Your Children from Cyberbullying
We’ve all said or done things we’re not proud of, and for most of us those shameful moments took place when we were teenagers. The older we get, the wiser we get! I feel fortunate to be old enough that...
View ArticleGiving Back Beyond The Holidays
Charitable giving is something many associate with the holiday season, but as the holidays grow smaller in the rearview mirror, we are getting more caught up in our everyday lives. It’s admirable that...
View ArticleThese Are The Events of our Lives
“Splurged on a New Tattoo!” “Got my braces removed!” “Bought a new pet!” “I have a new roommate!” “I volunteered my time!” “The baby took her first steps today!” “I joined a health club!” Do any of...
View ArticleHow Secure Are Your Passwords?
We all know how convenient it is to sit on the couch with our laptop and do a little shopping. You can browse the latest book releases, order that shampoo you forgot to pick up when you were at the...
View ArticleOne Second in Time Could Last a Lifetime
By now I believe 105 percent of the U.S. has a portable computer in their pocket that we still call a “phone,” even though no one actually talks on it anymore. What we do is tweet on Twitter, comment...
View ArticleA Status Change Calls for a Status Check of Your Insurance!
Recently, my Facebook newsfeed has been flooded with relationship status changes! Many of my Facebook friends are now either “engaged” or “married”, and it isn’t even engagement season yet! Now you may...
View ArticleBreak Your Gaming Addiction for Good Health
I became interested in health and wellness at a very young age, in part because of my own health struggles, but mostly because my mother is an alternative health fanatic. She is our family doctor for...
View ArticleSocial Media Apps Explained for Old People (a.k.a. Parents)
I’ve been working in the technology field for almost 25 years, so of course that means two things: I’m an expert on all things related to computers and I’m getting old. Right? Well, you’d be half...
View ArticleUnderstanding The Internet of Things
You may have heard the term “The Internet of Things”, one of the growing buzz-words in an industry chock full of them. But what does it really mean, and how might it impact you? To provide some...
View Article7 Safety Tips to Prepare Your Social Media Profiles for Vacation
Original post authored by Ohio Insurance Institute and share with their permission. Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms are popular forums for sharing special moments, life adventures...
View ArticlePassword Mania!
We’ve detected suspicious activity on your account. This phrase and its variations can strike fear into a person’s heart in ways that few others can. Is someone reading your e-mails? Do they have your...
View ArticleThink Twice Before Using Public Wi-Fi
In today’s increasingly technological society, public Wi-Fi is found almost everywhere: airports, hotels, malls, restaurants, and coffee shops to name a few. Since it is so commonplace, most of us...
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