Using the Internet

Sunday, March 10th, 2013

Internsen

I have heard two different arguments about how useful the internet is to seniors.  One view is that the uses are so technical and change so much that the only thing it adds is a way to stay in touch with grandchildren.   On the other hand, the Baby Boomers, who are retiring now, have used the internet for business purposes, to shop from home, to find answers to questions and ways to do many tasks and projects.

Even touch screens have simplified navigation and overcome the challeges of using keyboards. (I am not a classically trained typist, but I persist even if I have to spell check everything I write.)

We have several members who create web sites, and who understand the need to simplify the way a website looks and will design it to meet your unique usages. (See our Internet and Technology Uses  topics.  Our leaders there are very sensitive and helpful.)

New Technology Ideas

Saturday, July 7th, 2012

In addition to helping CtC members become more active on this web site, there are some new potential uses.  Social media is an ever changing way to engage with each other, and Andre, Julie and I have met some very good speakers through Andre’s Internet Marketing Master Mind group on Thursdays.  Just a coiuple of hints.  YouTube videos are more and more popular.  Want to know how to do something, check Youtube!

YouTube is a subset of Google, and if you are on the Google page, you’ll see YouTube in the top toolbar.  Try it out!  Videos are more and more common and gain attention!

Here is another one.  Have you heard of Pinterest?  This site is a huge and growing collection of pictures which are organizable by topic.  Once on Pinterset, it’s hard to leave!