Technology Archives - Atlanta Senior Life

Zoom Like a Pro

by Gene Rubel | Aug 18, 2020 | Guest Blogger, Technology | 0 |

With COVID-19 restrictions or safety practices showing no sign of letting up for seniors, it’s time to get yourself up to speed for Zoom or any other videoconferencing service. It’s as close as we’re going to get a personal interaction for the foreseeable future.

Zoom has become the go-to videoconferencing service for many families, churches and synagogues, and social and educational organizations.

The $400 mobile phone

by Gene Rubel | Jun 12, 2020 | Technology | 0 |

Are you considering a new mobile phone but don’t want to pay $600 to $1200? This may be a golden age for your golden years – at least as far as phones are concerned.
While seniors usually don’t live on their phones like their children or grandchildren, we’re starting to find more uses for our phones. But we don’t want to break the bank or feel like we’re forced to pay more than we want for a new one.

Smart Tech Solutions for Aging in Place

by Gene Rubel | Apr 2, 2020 | Guest Blogger, Technology | 0 |

As our population ages and more people prefer to remain in their homes for as long as possible, technology continues to offer more solutions to aid their safety and the peace of mind of family and friends. Combinations of devices, new applications and the internet make it possible to tailor a tech system for just about any personal need.

These Are a Few of Our Favorite Sites

by Gene Rubel | Jan 27, 2020 | Feature, Technology | 0 |

The number of websites and applications that can make your life better is overwhelming, so we’ve decided to share some of our favorites, along with the reasons we like them.

Taking Pictures with Your Phone

by Gene Rubel | Dec 2, 2019 | Guest Blogger, Technology | 0 |

As we get older and more active, many of us are turning more and more to our mobile phones to take and share pictures and videos as we travel or do things with our grandchildren. To be sure, mobile-phone cameras are not your father’s Brownie camera. They have tons more capabilities, many of which you can master with a little understanding.

Selecting a ‘New’ i-Phone

by Gene Rubel | Oct 1, 2019 | Guest Blogger, Technology | 0 |

To help you better understand the differences of iPhone models and their features, let’s review the various lines, starting with a brief look at the iPhone 11 and working back from there.

Tech Learning Is a Life Skill

by Gene Rubel | Aug 6, 2019 | Guest Blogger, Technology | 0 |

There are numerous places in metro Atlanta where seniors can find tech learning and coaching. They range from tech sessions at retail stores, such as those for iPhone training at Apple Stores, to programs run at senior centers or residential facilities to private, in-home coaching.