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Groovy Take On
by Klaudia Jurewicz
GroovyTakeOn "Hi Mom Project” is about helping Older Adults (people 65 and better) to feel more comfortable with social media and technology. The digital world is changing so fast, and this show is about slowing down and making social media, technology, and the online world more user-friendly. We love to talk so we might also try and get outside of technology or social media topics from time to time just to share more of the world that is around us.As always: Mom, thanks for listening!Connect with us on Twitter: @KlaudiaJurewicz - It's time for #GroovyTakeOn
Episodes
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2021 Is About Everything (064)
Changes, change, and more changes. 2020 forced us to adopt to many changes and 2021 so far is doing the same. That's why we decided to talk about more things in 2021 and not only technology or social media. We hope you will still join us and enjoy the 2021 ride. In this episode we talk about what...
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Digital Etiquette. 12 Useful Tips (063)
We are used to in-person meetings but 2020 is rather unusual year and many things have changed. Now we moved most meeting to online and sometimes it's hard to remember about every digital etiquette rule out there. Renee and Klaudia talk about 12 useful tips that can help to make our lives a…
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Where is Everybody? Online (062)
Last few months brought many changes into our lives. What's used to be usual get together now it's moved to the digital world. Where do we hang out nowadays? Looks like online, even more than before. What applications do you use to stay connected with others? All the links to articles and…
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Home Repair Services Scams. How to Protect Yourself (061)
Home repair services or home improvement are something that homeowners have to deal more than they would like to remember. You know that there's always something to repair or replace around the house. And in many cases it's expensive as well. There are great businesses who provide amazing service...
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What Have We Learned During Quarantine 2020? (060)
Being under lockdown or quarantine is nothing to joke about. No matter what the beginning of 2020 we can easily call rather the "unusual time". For some this time is filled with tragedy and sorrow, lost lives, lost jobs, different life. For some maybe not much has changed. Have we learned…
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Social vs. Physical Distancing (059)
I can't even believe that something like could happen. I know, it was possible (I watch movies, you know!) but when COVID-19 exploded somehow it was not like in the movies, it was worse. Because it's real. You hear many people talking what to do and what not to do, how to protect yourself and...
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New Year. New Goals. Why? (058)
New Year means many people are going to share their New Year's Resolutions. Is it worth it? Or maybe not so much? What to do to be able to achieve all those goals? Let's talk about it. Also it's the last episode of 2019 (recorded few hours before the end of the year). We would like to wish all…
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What's Up with all Those Acronyms on Social Media (057)
TY, FOMO, BRB, LOL, and so many more acronyms we stumble across on social media every day. It's hard to keep up with all of them. We decided to talk about some of them and even try and guess what's what. Well...why not to try and have some fun. Question of the Day: Do you have a story of use of...
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Thanksgiving and Black Friday (056)
Somehow we don't want to put in the same sentence Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Two, so different days. One is about being thankful and the other...well, the other is more about who gets first to the store to get that "super deal". We decided to talk about those two days. Question of the Day…
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Holiday Shopping (055)
Last time we mentioned getting ready for the holiday season, we suggested not to spend money (not that much anyway) on gifts. But we understand that sometimes it's nice to get a new hi-tech gadget, so in this episode we are going to share some ideas. Hope you will find those useful. Get ready for...
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Holiday Pet Safety (054)
IN the last episode we were talking about getting ready for the holiday season. In this episode we want to talk about making sure your pet is ready for the holiday season. How to keep your pets safe and happy during that time of the year. Question of the Day: Two questions actually. How many pets...
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12 Tips How to Get Ready for Holiday Season (053)
The holiday season can be stressful or joyful, the problem is sometimes we are not sure which is going to be. How about we start planning and get ready for the holidays. Let's talk about 12 tips aka "Holiday Season Survival Kit". Question of the Day: When do you start planning for the Holiday...
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Ready to Spend Money on Apple Again (052)?
New Apple products are available. Many people are going to buy new iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, or subscribe to Apple TV+. Many are going to update the new iOS13 or get the iPadOS (operation systems). Let's talk about new everything from Apple. Again! Question of the Day: Are you going to buy...
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The Checklist Before You Die (051)
Not many people are ready to talk about the end of life. It's a sad and overwhelming topic but at some point we need to talk about it. There are so many things that should be take care of before our final "departure" and this time we talk about few things to remember. Question of the Day: Are you...
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Travel Tips and Travel Scams (050)
**GroovyTakeOn podcast is part of #HiMomProject. Helping Older Adults to get ready, stay safe, online and offline.** Going on vacation, traveling the world, or staying somewhere nearby might be a wonderful adventure. Might be also very overwhelming if something is not going according to the plan....
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Senior Online Dating (049)
Online dating. Probably many people can share stories, the good and the bad. This time we are going to talk about different dating apps and websites, tips how to stay safe, scams, and more. Question of the Day: Have you ever used dating apps or websites? Let's connect on Twitter: @KlaudiaJurewicz...
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Senior Housing Options. Where Would You Like to Retire? (048)
This podcast is part of #HiMomProject - helping Older Adults to get ready-stay safe-online and offline. Do you have $10,000/month for an Assisted Living Facility? No? Then it's time to talk about other senior housing options. Finding a new place to live is not always very easy. You need to take...
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How to Use Social Media in Case of Emergency (047)
Emergency situations happen unexpectedly, which means we should plan "just in case". But how can we utilize social media? Here are 3 TIPS on how to use social media and get ready in case of emergency. Let's talk about it! Question of the Day: Have you ever thought about preparing a plan what to…
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Your Grandchild Wants to Be a YouTuber (046)
That moment when your grandchild is telling you he/she wants to be a YouTuber. Are you going to panic? Are you going to ask questions? Are you going to know what YouTube is all about? Let's talk about it... Connect on Twitter: @KlaudiaJurewicz More information and useful links to this episode…
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Self-Driving Cars (045)
Self-driving cars, autonomous cars, driverless cars, all the same. The future is around the corner. Maybe we are going to be able to "drive" those self-driving cars in short time. It's probably not going to be cheap, nor that accessible at first, but we are approaching that moment at the fast...
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Gaming Industry (044)
Video games are not just fun, it's a big industry worth billions of dollars. Many people are getting into video games as a career choice. It's not easy but many are trying. Let's talk about it. Question of the Day: Do you play video games? What's your favorite one? Let's connect on Twitter:...
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Buzz about FaceApp and 3 Privacy Tips (043)
Everybody is talking about FaceApp for last few days. Why? What's so special about that application? What's so scary about it? We will talk how the FaceApp works and how to keep your data safe (3 tips on privacy settings). Question of the Day: Do you read Terms of Use every time you download an...
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Extreme Heat (042)
Let's talk about: national jello day, calming down, and extreme heat. Question of the Day: what's your favorite game or a toy from your childhood. Let's connect on Twitter: @KlaudiaJurewicz Our website: groovytakeon.com
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Totally Eclectic - Twitter Down (041)
Sometimes we share totally organized episodes and sometimes we share this - eclectic chaos. Still trying to keep it interesting (if possible). This episode was recorded on the day when Twitter was down for an hour but then we published it fewdays later (confusing). Renee and I (Klaudia) talked...
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Overwhelmed with Social Media? (040)
Are you tired of social media and all the online chaos sometimes? Do you feel you need to take a break from all those apps but at the same time you are checking every single notification popping up on your smartphone screen? Social media and internet, in general, give us a lot of information and…
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Fake vs Real Information (039)
Looks like searching for the trustworthy source of news is not as easy as it was 100 years ago, or maybe it's exactly the same? It's getting harder to discover what is fake and what is a real information. Social media suppose to help us but sometimes it's even more confusing. Let's talk about it!...
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Frustration with Technology (038)
Are you tired with all the hi-tech gadgets sometimes? Are you a little frustrated with technology? There are so many things we have to deal with and it would be nice not to have issues with tech-devices we use every day. In this episode we are going to talk about some of the issues that many…
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Don't Panic. We Are at the Dog Park (037)
Time to take our dogs for a walk to the local dog park. Let's talk about dog parks, dog owners, and dogs. Question of the Day: What's your favorite or scary dog park-related story? And what dog park tips would you like to share with others? Let's connect on Twitter: @KlaudiaJurewicz Complete list...
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What's New From Apple (036) Part 2
It's time for part 2 of episode What's New From Apple. Let's talk about most recent Apple Special Event #WWDC (June 2019). What's new, what's useful, what's expensive, and what to look forward to. So many features to talk about. Question of the Day: What's your favorite iOS13 feature so far?…
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What's New From Apple (036) Part 1
Let's talk about most recent Apple Special Event #WWDC (June 2019). What's new, what's useful, what's expensive, and what to look forward to. So many features to talk about. Question of the Day: What's your favorite iOS13 feature so far? Let's connect on Twitter: @KlaudiaJurewicz
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Cybersecurity in Your Town (035)
Cybersecurity is here to stay. It's not if a cyber attack is going to happen but more like when. It's scary but at the same time we should start preparing and thinking about what can be done to protect our communities. In 2018 there were over 20 cyber attacks on town and cities systems, which…
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YouTube Drama (034)
It's time for more YouTube drama. Looks like another story, another drama happening every few weeks. Are you tired of that or not yet? Are Youtubers creating drama or it just happening just because. IS it a part of the big business or it's more natural phenomena? What do you think about YouTube...
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7 Reasons Why To Watch YouTube Videos (033)
YouTube has many categories to choose from and sometimes those millions of videos might be overwhelming. The good thing is that we can pick and choose what we want to watch and after some research we can find YouTube channels that are great selection for us. Let's talk about 7 reasons why it's...
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Passwords and Then What? (032)
Who like to talk about passwords and online safety? Maybe online safety experts. Most of us already heard others sharing tips on how to stay safe online and that we have to keep strong passwords, update them frequently, and more tips of that sort. Not many are mentioning that it's rather not very...
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What's New On Facebook (F8) (031)
Facebook just hosted another annual conference for developers, called F8. Many hours of interesting content - I tried to share with you here in under 40min. This is not what's what on Facebook for a geek but for an average user who would like to know what's new to look for on Facebook, Instagram,...
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How to Buy The Right Gear (030)
Planning your next gear-purchase is not always easy, especially when you have a limited budget. Here are 5 questions that might help you to get ready and make the decision either the next purchase is the best for you or not. Let's talk about it. Question of the Day: what's your biggest...
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Your Local Community (029)
Have you ever thought about your local community and what is happening there? Here are some of the ideas how you can get involved. I understand that there are many communities that need so much help. Think what can be done, what YOU can do to support and help others in your own local community....
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Older Adults, Social Media, and Tech (028)
When was the last time you had a chance to help Older Adults with social media and tech question? Did you know how to help? Did you want to help? Not every Older Adult needs that help but some might, How about to get ready and offer the support, share some knowledge, and experience. Let's talk...
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Ep.27 Radio and Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
It’s time for Ep.27 of QOTD. Let’s talk about your favorite radio station and chocolate pecan pie day
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Ep.26 WhatsApp
What’s up with the WhatsApp? Do you use it? Or maybe you don’t need it
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Ep.25 Public Library 📚
How often do you visit your local library? Let’s check who use public library services the most
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Ep.24 shopping time
Shopping online or shopping malls? What’s your choice. Where people spend more time?
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Ep. 23 Do You Know CPR
It's scary but if necessary you can save someone's life. Hands-only CPR. Do you know how to do CPR
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Ep.22 classic movies
It's time for a tough choice. Choose what's your favorite movie
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Ep.21 Movies
What's your choice: watching movies at home or going to the movie theater?
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Ep.20 cut 📺 cord
It's time to cut the cable tv cord. It's getting too expensive
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Ep.19 phone where
#qotd do you use your smartphone in the bathroom? How many people do that on daily basis
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Ep.18 video games
Let's talk about video games. Are you a online gamer? Do you play video games with friends and family? What is eSport?
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Ep.17 seasons
It's time for #qotd and we ask about your favorite season of the year.
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Ep.16 Social Media
GroovyTakeOn Ep.16 #qotd social media. What's your favorite social media platform?
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GroovyTakeOn "Hi Mom Project” is about helping Older Adults (people 65 and better) to feel more comfortable with social media and technology. The digital world is changing so fast, and this show is about slowing down and making social media, technology, and the online world more user-friendly. We love to talk so we might also try and get outside of technology or social media topics from time to time just to share more of the world that is around us.As always: Mom, thanks for listening!Connect with us on Twitter: @KlaudiaJurewicz - It's time for #GroovyTakeOn
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