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06/01/2026

Enjoy some summer reading with the June edition of Small Bytes, Inc. Magazine. https://indd.adobe.com/view/fabb445d-5683-4935-8c78-110ac8824243

05/27/2026

YouTube next step in indicating AI generated videos.

05/21/2026

The prompt below is trending. Try it with your AI tool:

“Use everything you know about me from our conversations, including my personality, habits, strengths, profession, and overall vibe, to turn my photo into a hand-drawn sketchbook character sheet.”

You can also create a calendar or notebook with similar images by replacing “sketchbook “.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!
Today, we celebrate the amazing mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and mother-figures who have guided us, supported us, and loved us through every stage of life. ❤️
At Small Bytes, we also celebrate how technology can help us stay connected to the ones we love most—no matter the distance.

Try This Today: A Simple Tech Moment
Send a heartfelt text or voice message
Schedule a video call with family
Share a favorite photo or memory from your phone

Sometimes the smallest tech action creates the biggest emotional connection.

💡 Small Bytes Tip:
If you’re not sure how to do any of the above, just ask a tool like Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, ChatGPT, Alexa, Google, or contact Small Bytes, Inc.:
“How do I start a video call with my family?”

05/08/2026

Check out these suggestions from PC World to protect yourself from hackers.

You don't need to spend any money (or much time) to “celebrate” World Password Day.

05/05/2026

Cinco de Mayo Meets Wi-Fi Woes

This story was inspired by one of our Small Bytes family, who decided last year he was going to host a high-tech celebration for Cinco de Mayo. Not just food and music—oh no—this was going to be a virtual fiesta!

He proudly announced to his friends:
“Y’all don’t even have to leave your house. Just join me on that Zoom thing!”

Fast forward to party time…
One friend joined with no camera, just a ceiling fan spinning like it was doing the salsa.
Another accidentally turned on a cat filter and spent the entire party saying, “I don’t know why I have whiskers!”
The host himself? He muted everyone… and then gave a 20-minute speech to complete silence.

Finally, his daughter stepped in:
“Dad… you’ve been talking on mute this whole time.”

He paused, looked at the screen, and said:
“Well… at least nobody interrupted me!”

By the end of the night, they figured it out—music playing, cameras on, and everyone laughing. One friend even said:
“This might be the first Cinco de Mayo where the only thing stronger than the margaritas… was the Wi-Fi signal!”

Small Bytes Tip:
Before your next virtual celebration:
* Do a quick tech check (camera, sound, internet)
* Practice using mute/unmute
* And don’t be afraid to ask:
“Hey ChatGPT, how do I host a Zoom party step-by-step?”

Because at Small Bytes, we believe…
Learning technology should be just as fun as the party!

05/05/2026

05/02/2026

AI for Health Conversations: Smart Tips to Share Information with Your Provider

Thank you for joining today's discusion.

Here are some ready-to-use prompts your Small Bytes participants can start using right away with ChatGPT:

Before Your Appointment (Get Prepared)

💬 “Help me create a list of questions to ask my doctor about my recent symptoms: [describe symptoms].”
💬 “Organize these health concerns into a clear list I can share with my healthcare provider: [list concerns].”
💬 “What information should I track before my appointment for [condition or concern]?”

🗣️ During Your Appointment (Better Conversations)

💬 “Turn this into a simple question I can ask my doctor: [type your concern].”
💬 “What are some follow-up questions I can ask if my doctor says I need [test/medication]?”
💬 “Help me explain my symptoms clearly in 2–3 sentences: [describe symptoms].”

💊 Understanding Your Care (After the Visit)

💬 “Explain this diagnosis in simple terms: [insert diagnosis].”
💬 “What are common side effects of [medication] that I should ask my doctor about?”
💬 “Create a list of questions to ask my pharmacist about my new prescription: [medication name].”

📋 Staying Organized (Ongoing Health Tracking)

💬 “Create a weekly health tracker for me to monitor my symptoms and habits.”
💬 “Help me write a summary of my last doctor’s visit based on these notes: [insert notes].”
💬 “What lifestyle questions should I ask my doctor to improve my overall health?”

💡 Tip from Small Bytes

Keep your prompts simple and specific—just like you would talk to a friend. The clearer you are, the more helpful your results will be!

⚠️ Reminder: Always use AI as a support tool—not a replacement for professional medical advice.

Please post any questions you have or email us at [email protected]

05/01/2026

May you enjoy Small Bytes May Edition:)

Magazine for 50+ year old readers to learn how to use technology to accomplish goals.

04/28/2026

Over the past months, we’ve been hearing the same story from many of our Small Bytes family:

“My grandchild is trying to help me… but they move too fast!”
“I want to learn, but I need it broken down step by step.”
“I just need someone—or something—to slow down with me.”

So today, we’re sharing a story inspired directly by YOU…
I sat there in my living room, holding my phone like it might just jump up and do something on its own. Now don’t get me wrong—I wanted to learn. I just didn’t want to feel like I was in a race I didn’t sign up for.

My grandson Jayden plopped down next to me, full of energy.
“Grandma, I’m gonna show you how to video call your church friends,” he said.
Now, before I could even get comfortable, he started talking—fast.
“Just open the app, go to settings, connect your account, sync contacts, enable permissions, and hit join—boom, done.”
“Boom what now?” I asked.
He just smiled like he’d said the simplest thing in the world.
“It’s easy, Grandma. Just do what I said.”

I leaned back, took a deep breath, and said, “Baby… the only thing ‘booming’ around here is my patience. Slow. Down.”

And that’s when I remembered something I heard about—something called ChatGPT. And not just that—there were others too, like Perplexity AI, Claude, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.

I picked up my phone and spoke nice and clear, like I was talking to a patient friend.
“Explain how to join a video call on my phone like I’m brand new to technology. Give me simple steps and go slow.”

And just like that… it answered me.
“Now THIS,” I said, “is what I’m talking about!”
Jayden looked over at me, surprised.
“Wait… what did you do?”
“I got me a teacher who don’t rush me.” And then—wouldn’t you know it—the phone rang, and suddenly there was Ms. Williams smiling right back at me on the screen.
“Oh! Look at that!” I said, clapping my hands. “I’m on video!”
I turned to Jayden with a grin.
“Next lesson, baby…” I said, pointing at him, “…YOU gonna learn how to slow down.”

SMALL BYTES TIP OF THE DAY:
If your grandchild moves too fast… just press pause and ask AI!