Articles from the January 1, 2024 edition


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  • Bundled software, Silence Callers part 2, and used iPhones

    Bob Delaurentis, Tech Talk|Jan 1, 2024

    Q. I got a new computer this year as a gift, are there any essential apps I should install? A. If you have been purchasing computers or phones for many years, it’s likely you’ve become habituated to installing special software soon after purchase. One of the best aspects of new devices is that every PC, Mac, smartphone and tablet sold today comes with a powerful bundle of free software. There is usually no need to go beyond the bundled software unless something does not fit your workflow, and the short list of exceptions grows shorter each yea...

  • Northern lights and Fairbanks nights

    Dimitra Lavrakas, Senior Voice Travel Correspondent|Jan 1, 2024

    After some time off, solar maximum has returned to the skies. It's a regular period of greatest solar activity during the sun's 11-year solar cycle. On Dec. 15, www.spaceweather.com reported Sunspot 3514 flared with a strong M7-class event following close on the heels of Dec. 14th's X2.8-class boomer. The X-flare on Dec. 14 was the strongest flare so far of Solar Cycle 25 and the most powerful eruption the sun has produced since the great storms of September 2017. The smallest flares are...

  • Become a Long Term Care Ombudsman volunteer

    Senior Voice Staff|Jan 1, 2024

    The Alaska Long Term Care Ombudsman’s next volunteer orientation is Jan. 4-5 and Jan. 11-12, noon to 4 p.m. Volunteer ombudsmen advocate for Alaska seniors. No experience required, just bring your empathy, patience and desire to help. Free training provided so you feel completely supported. Contact Alvin Ancheta at 907-334-4480 or 1-800-730-6393 to learn more about this rewarding role....