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Upcoming Events

Free
Mon, April 10 EDT
4:30PM ET / 3:30PM CT / 2:30PM MT / 1:30PM PT

Mobile Health Apps

Online

This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app.
Free Ask the Techspert: How to reduce the complexity of your smartphone.
Tue, April 11 EDT
10:30AM ET / 9:30AM CT / 8:30AM MT / 7:30AM PT

Smartphones at a Glance

Online

In this lecture you’ll learn about popular smartphones on the market and some of their pros and cons.
Free
Tue, April 11 EDT
4:30PM ET / 3:30PM CT / 2:30PM MT / 1:30PM PT

Fotografía con teléfonos inteligentes

Online

¿Nuevo en tomar fotos con su teléfono inteligente? ¡Venga a aprender las posibilidades! 
Free
Tue, April 11 EDT
6:00PM ET / 5:00PM CT / 4:00PM MT / 3:00PM PT

Ridesharing Apps

Online

This presentation will explore ride sharing apps, which are also known as e-hailing apps.
Free
Wed, April 12 EDT
6:00PM ET / 5:00PM CT / 4:00PM MT / 3:00PM PT

Introduction to Nextdoor

Online

This presentation will introduce you to the most common uses for the Nextdoor app and its main features, along with some best practices for using it safely.
Free
Mon, April 17 EDT
11:00AM ET / 10:00AM CT / 9:00AM MT / 8:00AM PT

Intro to Translation Tools

Online

This lecture will introduce digital translation tools and apps, such as Google Translate.
Free
Thu, April 20 EDT
10:30AM ET / 9:30AM CT / 8:30AM MT / 7:30AM PT

Mindfulness Apps

Online

This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
Free
Mon, April 24 EDT
6:00PM ET / 5:00PM CT / 4:00PM MT / 3:00PM PT

Intro to Translation Tools

Online

This lecture will introduce digital translation tools and apps, such as Google Translate.
Free
Wed, April 26 EDT
12:00PM ET / 11:00AM CT / 10:00AM MT / 9:00AM PT

訊息應用程式

Online / By Phone

這次的講座會談到三款普遍的應用程式:iMessages、 Google Chat 和 微信 WeChat。
Free Ask the Techspert: How to reduce the complexity of your smartphone.
Thu, April 27 EDT
12:00PM ET / 11:00AM CT / 10:00AM MT / 9:00AM PT

Smartphones at a Glance

Online

In this lecture you’ll learn about popular smartphones on the market and some of their pros and cons.
Free
Fri, April 28 EDT
12:30PM ET / 11:30AM CT / 10:30AM MT / 9:30AM PT

Mobile Health Apps

Online

This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app.

Articles About Technology

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Ask The Techspert: What Is an RSS feed?

What is RSS? How does it work, and why is it important? Learn all about it with a Senior Planet example.
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Creative Tech: Use Your Laptop!

Feeling an itch to be creative? Here are three creative things you can do from your laptop (or desktop) computer
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Best Budgeting Apps – for Free

Budgeting apps can keep you on track with spending and ease record-keeping for filing your return...and some are free!
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Pregúntele al Techspert: ¿Cómo manejar mi computadora lenta?

¿Tarda su computadora una eternidad en iniciarse? ¿Funciona más lento que la melaza en enero? Nuestro Techspert tiene consejos sobre cómo acelerar su sistema.
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Ask The Techspert: How To Deal With My Slow Computer?

Does your computer take forever to start? Is it running slower than molasses in January? Our Techspert has tips on how to speed up your system.
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Finding Love Online

Despite what you read about online dating services and scams or weird encounters, online dating is a popular option for seniors seeking romance. Do it right with these tips.

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