Program Notes for the 3rd Week of the Month
Jun 15, 2026 | Join Online Meeting > The Gadget Gurus: I will review the current tech news. We will do our best to answer questions about computers, smartphones, apps, cameras, tablets, and the internet. Bring your tech issues and enjoy the meeting.
My mom’s phone battery exploded—these were the warning signs – howtogeek.com
My mom’s phone battery exploded—these were the warning signs – howtogeek.com
This Week’s Tip or Trick
I tested a launcher made to declutter Android, and it’s a hidden gem – androidpolice.com
If it’s normally a minimalist, fuss-free life for you, then why not bring a little bit of that simplicity to the home screen on your Android phone?
Installing the Senior Home – Easy Launcher (by Eazylife Tools) is a quick way to declutter an Android phone and replace it with large, simple buttons. To get started, download the app from the Google Play Store, open it to grant permissions, and set it as your default home screen.
. Help
1. Download the App
- Open the Google Play Store on the Android device.
- Search for
Senior Home – Easy Launcher. - Tap Install and wait for the app to download onto the device.
2. Open and Set Permissions
- Tap Open after installation.
- The app will ask for a few standard permissions (like accessing contacts or notifications) so it can function properly for the user.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to allow these.
3. Set as Default Home Screen
- When you press your phone’s home button, it may ask you to choose a default launcher.
- Select Senior Home from the list of options.
- Tap Always so the senior-friendly layout remains the default.
4. Customize the Experience
- Once the simplified home screen is active, tap the settings gear in the launcher to add specific apps and emergency contacts directly to the main screen.
If you ever need to switch back to the original phone layout, simply navigate to your phone’s Settings > Apps > Default Apps > Home app and switch back to your phone’s original interface
Bitwarden Tip
- 10 Hacks Every Bitwarden User Should Know – Lifehacker
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News & Tip
- The most useful Google Pixel Watch features that aren’t enabled by default – howtogeek.com
- The Checking Account Details People Often Miss – aboutchromebooks.com
- My Bank: Customers Bank – Good Online features – 2% Intrest on Checking Balance & Savings 2.77%
- The Best Chromebook Upgrade Might Not Be a New Chromebook – About Chrome Books
- I finally understood why Google limits Pixel charging to 80%, and it changed how I use mine – androidpolice.com
- Some of the most useful Pixel features are hidden in plain sight—here’s how to enable them – howtogeek.com
- 10 Tech Habits That Will Save You Time – BGR – bgr.com
- These are the only Windows startup apps you actually need to disable – howtogeek.com
- Password managers: What they are, how they work and why you need one – tech.yahoo.com
- Stop using your router’s default settings (change these 3 things immediately) – howtogeek.com
- 6 Excel myths that are holding back your spreadsheets – howtogeek.com
iPhone
Deals, Sales & Reviews
- Best Buy’s Chromebook sale includes huge discounts on our favorite HP, Acer, and Lenovo models — up to almost 50% off – techradar.com
- The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 Advantage in 3 Key Areas – mediatek.com
- The best free password managers in 2026: Better security at no cost – tech.yahoo.com
Video Tips
- You Can’t Un-Ring a Bell: What Really Happens to Your Data When You Post Anything Online – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
- How Do I Stop Spam? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
- How Do I Update Drivers on My C omputer?- youtube.com · Ask Leo!
- Your Password May Not Be Used to Encrypt Your Data and That’s Ok – youtube.com · Ask Leo!