Tag: GPS

It’s Time to Remove Our Space Junk!

Bob Larson writes Technology is Hip coluumn via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Space junk is a problem. The European Space Agency estimates there are about 170 million pieces of debris orbiting the Earth. Apart from dead satellites, there are also spent rocket boosters and bits of machinery scattered by accidental collisions. Even the tiniest piece of cosmic junk poses an enormous threat to other satellites and spacecraft. …

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Using GPS for Genealogy

Bob Larson writes Technology is Hip coluumn via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Ever wonder how to find your ancestor’s locations? I’m referring to ancestor burials, their former home address, or place of business or other landmarks. Obviously, there are many publications giving these locations such as cemetery records, census records, and city directories on ancestor’s home or business addresses. There are several methods that give planetary coordinates …

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Is Your Car Connected? Watch out for Potential Scams

Many vehicles can now connect to the Internet, enabling drivers to play music, use GPS, and access roadside assistance without a phone. Unfortunately, Internet connection comes with a potential drawback. It opens up your car to the risk of hacking, warns a recent Federal Bureau of Investigation alert. How the Scam Works: You use the …

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