Senior Tech Tutor Articles of Interest
Based upon our work tutoring seniors in Marin, these articles address some of the issues that seniors face when using their iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch devices.
From Chaos to Clarity: Speeding Up Your Mac and Organizing Your Files
I recently spent a morning in Tam Valley with a client who was facing a dual frustration that many long-time iMac users will recognize: a computer that seemed to be running slow…
You’re Not a “Tech Dummy”: Restoring Confidence in Your Digital Skills
One of the most common things I hear during my senior tech tutoring sessions isn’t a technical question; it’s a self-deprecating comment.
Perpetual Newness: Managing the Exhaustion of Constant Software Updates
There is a specific look of frustration on a client’s face when they open their iPad or iPhone and realize that their favorite app has updated overnight.
The Safety Paradox: Why Apple Pay Feels Risky to Marin Seniors (and How to Fix It)
“Did it go through?” This is the question I hear most often when a client goes to Safeway, Emporio Rulli, or Pet Food Express to practice using their newly set-up Apple Pay.
Stop the ‘Micro-Leaks’: An Apple ID App Subscription Audit for Seniors
One of the most common “detective” jobs I do for my clients is auditing their Apple ID “Subscriptions” list.
Reclaiming Your Autonomy: How Seniors Can Master the ‘App-ification’ of Daily Life
Whether it’s the SMART train, a restaurant menu, or a MyChart health portal, the message being sent to our senior community is clear: If you don’t have the app, you don’t get the service.