Understanding Internet Plans
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Faster is not always better! Come learn about home internet options so you only pay for what you need.
Looking for a new computer? This lecture introduces questions to ask yourself when buying a new computer and discusses some differences between desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, and more. We’ll also cover technical specifications, popular operating systems, and costs. Finally, we’ll go over considerations for deciding whether to buy a new or refurbished device and tips for maintaining your device.
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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!
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Faster is not always better! Come learn about home internet options so you only pay for what you need.
Are you scam savvy? Come to this lecture to learn about fraud and scams and how to protect yourself against them.
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Excited to try chatting with AI? Come to this live demo to start talking with the Google Gemini app.
Have a Windows or Android device? This group is for you!
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Discover what you can do with online and mobile banking!
Learn how Google Maps can help you get from point A to B with confidence!
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Seeing might not mean believing anymore. Come learn how to identify deepfakes and cloned voices so you don’t fall for digital deception.
Hear from a Senior Planet participant about how technology is playing a beneficial role in their life!
Don’t overpay for internet. Learn about programs offering low-cost home internet that can help save you money.
¿Su contenido digital y sus páginas de redes sociales vivirán para siempre? ¡Venga a conocer sus opciones de legado digital!
眼見可能不再為憑。快來了解如何辨識深度偽造和語音複製技術,讓自己不會掉入數位騙局的陷阱。
Tired of pop-ups, forgotten passwords, or missing out on deals? Join us to explore browser extensions – tools that can make using the internet easier and more enjoyable.
Say goodbye to paper cuts! Come learn about digital scrapbooking tools.
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Learn tips and tricks to using your smartphone while staying safe!
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Are you paying for TV channels you don’t watch? Learn why people are “cutting the cord” and using streaming services instead!
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.
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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.
Discover practical smartphone tips you can use today to reduce monthly expenses and keep more cash in your pocket.
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