TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

We're here to help seniors and their carers get the best from their tech with simple, easy to understand advice on what to buy and how to use it. thetechhelper.com Joined February 2020

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

4 years ago

Can a robot really be your friend? The New Yorker takes a look at hi-tech solutions to loneliness for seniors newyorker.com/magazine/2021/…

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Chromebooks had a record year in 2021, with over 30.7 million sold - more than double the previous year. We think they're the perfect choice for seniors, and have picked the best buys for every budget: thetechhelper.com/best-chromeboo…

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

Must read piece from @ELLEUK on what it's like to deal with lockdown when you're not online elle.com/uk/life-and-cu…

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5 years ago

If you're trying to get an elderly friend or relative online, we've got a whole range of device setup guides for seniors covering everything from iPhones and iPads to Chromebooks and smart speakers:

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Good Things Foundation @GoodThingsFdn

5 years ago

Billions will be spent online on discounted goods and services this #BlackFriday Meanwhile 9 MILLION people are still locked out of the digital economy, unable to save by shopping online It's time to #FixTheDigitalDivide so everyone has the chance to save on what they spend

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

Amazon's Alexa Care Hub lets you keep an eye on seniors and relatives from afar. It's now available (and free). Here's everything you need to know to set up and use it - and what it means for your privacy. thetechhelper.com/alexa-care-hub/

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

Teaching your parents to use tech can be stressful for everyone - we've got some great tips to make it as productive as possible. thetechhelper.com/how-to-teach-p…

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

A few simple tweaks can make all the difference when setting up an iPad for a senior. We've put together a simple guide with everything you need to know. thetechhelper.com/set-up-ipad-fo…

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Dani @___DaniSG

5 years ago

Great to see @MarcusRashford using his platform to bring awareness to the #DigitalDivide! 1.9 million households in the UK don't have access to the internet and devices. Earlier this year we caught up with Firoozeh who was able to get online thanks to the #DevicesDotNow campaign

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

Bought yourself an iPad Air? Why not give your old iPad to an elderly relative - it's the perfect device for them to keep in touch. We've got a full guide to setting it up so they get the most out of it: thetechhelper.com/set-up-ipad-fo…

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

If you've bought yourself a new iPhone 12, why not give your old iPhone to an elderly relative to help them keep in touch? We've got a full guide to setting up an iPhone for seniors to help them get up and running: thetechhelper.com/setup-iphone-s…

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

Do you have a plan to vote? @AARP has a state by state guide for seniors explaining exactly what you need to do: aarp.org/politics-socie…

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

Apple's new iPhone 12 is out - here's everything you need to know about Apple's first 5G iPhone (and why we think the iPhone SE is a better bet for seniors). thetechhelper.com/iphone-12-for-…

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

Amazon has revealed a new service called Care Hub to let family members keep an eye on seniors via their Alexa devices. Here's what you need to know about it. thetechhelper.com/alexa-care-hub/

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

Over a fifth of Americans have no access to broadband. Here are the policies that could help fix that - and those that won't. thetechhelper.com/broadband-divi…

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5 years ago

Annmarie Caño of Wayne State University reveals how to keep listening to your loved ones despite the stress of social isolation. thetechhelper.com/how-to-listen/

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

A lack of access to technology is having a devastating on seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting everything from their social interactions to healthcare thetechhelper.com/digital-divide…

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

Does private browsing really work? Experts from Carnegie Mellon University explain what it does (and doesn’t) do to keep you safe and secure

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TheTechHelper @TechHelperTips

5 years ago

Cyber security experts Thomas Reisinger of De Montfort University has researched problems with video conferencing privacy and security for years. Here's what he thinks you need to know about Zoom: thetechhelper.com/zoom-security/

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Which? @WhichUK

5 years ago

New baby in lockdown? Not quite how you’d imagined it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t proudly share the joy. We have five expert tips for making the most of video calls with your baby and loved ones, plus five things to check before meeting in person. which.co.uk/news/2020/06/i…