News and Reviews of Products with Elder Friendly Features
After leading touchscreen technology to new heights with the iPhone and the iPad, Apple might be looking to take touchscreen capabilities one step further. The company recently filed a patent application of a new touch-sensitive version of the iMac.
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Managing your reputation online is a source of concern for internet users. A regrettable photo that you were in or an unfortunate comment someone happened to make about you can come back to haunt you. Surprisingly, seniors are not immune from that this sort of digital gossip.
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You may or may not know that the 2010 version Microsoft Office, the most trusted name in word processing software, has been available for retail purchase for about a month. The question begs to be asked, are seniors loosing anything when they switch from Office to a free online processor like Google Docs?
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All reliable browsers share the following: easily located back and forward buttons, refresh and reload options, and a search bar to input terms into a search engine. And despite these shared commonalities, not all web browsers are made the same. It is safe to say that each has their own unique emphasizes and strengths. ElderGadget is here to provide an overview of the top three browsers and highlight their unique senior friendly appeals.
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For the majority of the past twenty or so years, since personal computers became a stronghold in most American households, we have associated desktops, not laptops, with ease-of-use and senior friendliness. However, the end of the desktop isn’t necessarily a bad thing for seniors
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What are the best email providers for seniors? What exactly should seniors look for in an email services? We hope to answer these questions so you can pick the right email provider for yourself.
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For seniors who are interested in picking up new language skills, there are plenty of resources available to help you out. While you can take a course at a local school, the internet has provided us with the opportunity to learn new linguistic skills from the comfort of our own homes.
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Tech blog Lifehacker published a post today on effective and interesting ways to set up multiple computer monitors with Windows 7. The function of dual monitors is pretty straightforward — two screens serve to capture the images produced by a operating system. Whether you are using a Mac OS X, Windows 7, or any other operating system for that matter, being able to refer to two monitors is a valuable luxury. While will leave the in-depth instruction manual to the pros, we are here to discuss the benefits of the double monitor for seniors.
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The RC46 clock radio by RCA is the perfect companion in the morning. This alarm clock rates high in all the major categories. Throw in its' affordability, and this is one of the better ones out there.
A simply snazzy alarm clock. The Electric Alarm Clock from Elgin gives you 7 different display colors to choose from.
The iC172 iPod dock alarm clock radio by Emerson features more than an iPod docking station. It features an integrated LCD projector which allows you to project the time in LARGE numerals onto your wall or ceiling. The large projected display is ideal for anyone who has poor vision or a difficult time seeing without the aid of eye glasses.
Wake to your docked iPod, the radio, or--if you must--a classic buzzer alarm. Whichever you choose, a gradual alarm feature gently raises the alarm volume, so it's not too jarring. Great options and features on a great alarm clock.
Newly designed for 2010 with a bigger display and bigger sound, the iP90 represents the latest in iHome's #1 clock radio franchise. Made to charge, play and wake to iPhone/iPod, it has many great features including a remote, AM/FM pre-sets, dual alarm, Time Sync, 7-5-2 alarm settings and more.
With a unique wedge design and silver case with a blue lens cover, the Sharp SPC019F Red LED Alarm Clock with a Wedge Style Case will add a dash of color and flair to your bedside table. A red 0.6-inch LED display ensures that you'll always know exactly what time it is, and an alarm with a snooze feature means that you can catch a few extra winks before starting your day.
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