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Amy Downing writes about reinvention, everyday technology, and the evolving seasons of life after 50. She is the creator of Friends Over 50, where she shares practical ideas, personal reflections, and simple tools that help women navigate midlife with curiosity and confidence. Learn more at friendsover50.com.

Latest Posts By Amy Downing

1 month ago

Digital Spring Cleaning for Your Phone and Computer

Forget the closets for a minute. The best spring cleaning you can do this year starts with the device in your pocket. No heavy lifting, no dust, and you can do it from the couch. Spend an intentional 30 minutes and run through my list of what to clean up on your phone…

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2 months ago

The Simple Browser Tool That Made Choosing My Next Book Easy Again

I spent much of last year in a reading rut, and I couldn’t understand why. It seems like book recommendations are everywhere; podcasts, Facebook posts, and the viral ‘bookstgrammers’ I like to follow have no shortage of suggestions for me. At first I thought…

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3 months ago

Taking Pressure OFF Your Eyes – or How to Use Voice-to-Text

Picture this: your thumbs are cramped, your wrists ache, and your eyes are tired from squinting at the tiny screen. It’s a familiar scene for anyone who spends too much time texting or dealing with digital devices. I was tired of the eyestrain I got from typing texts. That’s why I can’t gatekeep…

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4 months ago

Hidden Smartphone Settings That Make Life Easier

Your smartphone, whether brand-new or a few years old, contains features designed to make your daily life easier. You just need to know what these features are called…

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