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Computers and Internet

Review: Hewlett Packard PC Monitor

by DovC February 23, 2010

Senior Friendly Features: High resolution; wide viewing angles; slim design; high aspect ratio; high quality internal speakers; complete control panel.

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Review: Asus PC Monitor

by DovC February 23, 2010

Senior Friendly Features: High resolution; wide viewing angles; slim design; high aspect ratio; high quality internal speakers; complete control panel.

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Review: Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard

by DovC February 17, 2010

Senior Friendly Features: Ergonomic design.

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Senior Friendly Review: Dell Flat Screen Computer Monitor

by DovC February 16, 2010

Senior Friendly Features: Reduced Glare; Large Screen.

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Closing the Generational Communication Gap

by Max Baumgarten February 10, 2010

While there happens to be a technology-induced communication gap between seniors and young generations, shortening this distance is by no means impossible.

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What Does It Mean To Be Addicted To Technology?

by Max Baumgarten February 7, 2010

A new quiz courtesy of tech-blog Gizmodo asks the question, “Are You Addicted to Technology?” Relatedly, we ask, what does it mean to be a senior addicted to technology?

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Senior Friendly Networking Update: Are Seniors Scared of the Internet?

by Max Baumgarten December 8, 2009
Shocked Senior Woman in Dining Room with a Laptop Computer

Studies show that the older we get, the less we use the internet. While a growing percentage of older adults use the internet, the fact is that someone in their mid 30s is more likely to surf the web than someone older than 65.

Why? It’s not that the elderly don’t want to send out [...]

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A Guide to Elder Friendly Computer Accessories

by Nellie Day November 2, 2009

Choosing products that are elder-friendly isn’t as easy as it seems. That’s because, like every other demographic, seniors are a diverse bunch with different qualities of life and varying degrees of health. This is why ElderGadget guides outline the most common problems people may encounter when they age, along with which interactive product features may [...]

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The Evolution of an Elder Gadget: Developing a Senior-Friendly MP3 Player

by Nellie Day September 15, 2009
Sample of the Linked Senior manual

We often feature products that are convenient and conducive to a senior’s way of living. From popular digital cameras that simply require a point and shoot to therapeutic gloves that provide extra grip for those suffering from arthritis, ElderGadget has covered a range of products that, consciously or not, boast many elder-friendly features.

What we haven’t [...]

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Intel Designs Electronic “Tablet” to Help Seniors Social Network

by Nellie Day September 11, 2009

Intel, one of the world’s largest computer manufacturers, realizes the physical and psychological limitations that seniors may have when it comes to computers. However, the company also knows how beneficial these devices can be to a senior’s livelihood, especially for the 11 million seniors who, according to SavvySenior.org, live alone in America.

This is why Intel [...]

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