Abby Stokes, author of “Is This Thing On?” A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming, talks computers with Pat McMahon of AZTV7 in Phoenix, AZ. Watch her weigh in on Mac vs PC, protecting yourself from identity theft, online shopping, avoiding spammers, and more in the videos below.

For those with a green thumb and a love of unexpected outdoor decor, try making a “living wall.” A wall-mounted garden is also a great solution for plant-lovers with limited outdoor space.

Learn how to make a wall mounted garden:

Frosting a cake is a task that seems straightforward, until you put that first dollop of icing on with a floppy spatula and end up with a crumb-filled, lumpy mess. A stainless-steel spatula and rotating cake-stand are wonderful, but allowing the cake to cool completely and using plenty of icing will make a huge difference. Here’s a video to help your frosting technique.

More than 20 million people visit at least one online dating service a month with over 120,000 weddings a year as a result (Online Dating Magazine 2007). The number of seniors joining online dating services has risen at double-digit rates each year since 2003, which is the highest of any age group.

Whether seeking friendship, flirtation, or wedding bells, Abby Stokes’ “Is This Thing On?” A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes and the Kicking & Screaming helps you find the right dating site, decipher the online lingo, and complete your profile. In this video clip Abby gives you hot tips to snag your Romeo or Juliet without putting yourself at risk.

Click here to read an excerpt from Is This Thing On?