Safe & Savvy Smartphone Habits
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Learn tips and tricks to using your smartphone while staying safe!
Looking to get more out of your browser? Try a browser extension! In this session, we’ll explain what browser extensions are, how they work, and how to find and install trustworthy ones. You’ll see live demos of popular extensions that block ads, save passwords, clip coupons, and more. We’ll also go over safety tips and best practices, like how to manage permissions.
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With a background in communications, Johnny worked in television production and print journalism fields until he made “the best career change” to become a Technology Trainer for Senior Planet in 2019. A retired musician of 30+ years, Johnny is also passionate about music and feels that drumming has kept him young at heart and healthy all around. Johnny combines his passions for technology education and music at Senior Planet. You can find him teaching Drum Circle and many technology lectures and demos online!
This session will be recorded
Learn tips and tricks to using your smartphone while staying safe!
This session will be recorded
Are you paying for TV channels you don’t watch? Learn why people are “cutting the cord” and using streaming services instead!
Come discuss different topics related to the latest technology trends and news.
Examine real examples of fraud and scams so you can better stay protected!
Learn how to securely store, upload, and scan important documents using AARP Digital Vault on the web and mobile app.
Did AI do that? Come learn about AI voice and video tools!
Puede que ver ya no signifique creer. Venga a aprender a identificar ultrafalsos (deepfakes) y voces clonadas para no caer en el engaño digital.
From splitting the bill at dinner to sending a friend money, learn what payment apps can do for you.
Will your digital content and social media pages live on forever? Come learn about your digital legacy options!
Come learn about some essential internet privacy tips!
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Goodbye Copper, Hello Fiber!
Curious about your family’s history? Fill in the gaps using digital genealogy resources!
Learn how to stay safe while you surf the web!
Don’t let your iPhone’s settings stump you! Learn the basics in this demo.
Have a Windows or Android device? This group is for you!
Estate planning should include your digital life – bank accounts, photos, subscriptions – so loved ones won’t be locked out or left guessing.
Think you know how to use your map app? Discover smart tips for using Apple Maps and Google Maps to avoid traffic, save money, and plan your trips more efficiently.
Reduce your share of e-waste and avoid adding to the waste stream by keeping or recycling phones, laptops, tablets, wearables and other devices.
Learn how to review your recurring expenses, spot unused subscriptions, and take control of your monthly spending—without complicated tools.
Learn how to manage notifications, store important documents securely, track accounts, recover deleted photos, and avoid QR code scams.
Video games aren’t just for the young: some 28 percent of gamers are 50+ and new accessibility features promise that even more will join in.
Meet the folks behind Senior Planet’s Aging Rewired podcast, where aging and technology meet for lively discussions with interesting people.
Aging Rewired, Senior Planet’s semi-monthly podcast, debuts its new season on March 12 with exciting guests and informative topics on tech and aging.
Digital clutter on your phone is the new ‘junk drawer” and can cost you time and money – but a few steps can give you a fresh start.
Descubra cómo utilizar su teléfono inteligente para mantenerse activo. Haga un seguimiento de sus pasos, establezca recordatorios para moverse, apúntese a clases de fitness gratuitas y muévase más cada día.
Learn how to use your smartphone to stay active. Track steps, set movement reminders, join free fitness classes, and move more every day.
“Aging in place” means people remain in their homes as they age, thanks to some of these tools, trends, and breakthroughs.
Is life overengineered today? Tell us about your ‘app fatigue,” your vintage appliances that don’t need wifi, and your views on “the analog life.”
Watches, scales, bands and rings – today’s wearables use AI to make it easy to build healthy routines that last.
Senior Planet’s Tech Hub kicks off 2026 with a report from CES on readers’ future tech wishes like home robots, wearables, smart glasses…and a robot golf caddy.
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