Lets face it. Seniors did not grow up in a very technical world. My very first computer was a “Coleco Adam” with a high speed digital tape drive!!! The competition to the “Adam” was the “Commodore 64…lol. There were no cell phones, heck, beepers didn’t get popular until my early teens. Fast forward to today. Just about everyone has a cell phone and there are almost no more landlines. Many seniors have got left in the dust.
No worries. Luckily I love to learn. I have taught myself all sorts of things over the years. I am the type of person who will find something I like and learn how to do it. That translates to good news for you because what I know I will post here for you to learn. This series of posts will be all about how to work things (the basics) like cell phones, iPads, and computers. If you would like to learn something I don’t have here, use the contact page or leave a comment below to let me know what it is and I will do my best to post an article on it.
- What Is A Smartwatch?
A smartwatch is a multipurpose digital device worn on the wrist, combining the functionality of a clock with that of a comprehensive,… Read more: What Is A Smartwatch? - What Is The Best Way To Store Passwords?
Password storage essentially means securely keeping your passwords to ensure you can easily access your online accounts without exposing them to security… Read more: What Is The Best Way To Store Passwords? - Smart TV’s. Are They Good For Seniors?
As technology evolves, the way we watch TV is also changing. For many seniors, the idea of upgrading to a SMART TV… Read more: Smart TV’s. Are They Good For Seniors? - Seniors And Social Media
In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It connects us with family and friends, keeps… Read more: Seniors And Social Media - Saving Photos and Documents To The Cloud
“The cloud” is a term that refers to storing and accessing data over the internet instead of on your computer’s hard drive.… Read more: Saving Photos and Documents To The Cloud - What Is Zoom? Everything You Need to Know
In today’s digital age, staying connected with family and friends has never been easier, thanks to video conferencing platforms like Zoom. Whether… Read more: What Is Zoom? Everything You Need to Know - What Is Google Meet And How Do I Use It?
In the digital age, staying connected with loved ones is easier than ever, and video conferencing tools like Google Meet play a… Read more: What Is Google Meet And How Do I Use It? - What Is Facetime And How Do I Use It?
FaceTime is a video calling application developed by Apple, that allows users to make video and audio calls over Wi-Fi or cellular… Read more: What Is Facetime And How Do I Use It? - Saving Photos To An External Hard Drive
Photos capture precious moments, and losing them due to a computer crash or malfunction can be devastating. Saving your photos to an… Read more: Saving Photos To An External Hard Drive - Technology Adoption In Senior Living
Talk of a “digital divide” surfaces often nowadays, particularly in discussions about seniors adapting to technology. I see this gap as an… Read more: Technology Adoption In Senior Living