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The Most Tech-Savvy Room in the Building Is the Assisted Living Center
Somewhere in an assisted living center right now, there’s a group of residents who can do something that would make their grandchildren slowly lower their phones and say, “wait… how did you do that?” They can identify a bird from…
Someone Sent SWAT to Her House. She Called It ‘Kind of Fun.
There are many bad ideas on the internet. Arguing with strangers in comment sections. Clicking “unsubscribe” on obviously fake emails. Letting a 14-year-old explain cryptocurrency to you. But calling in a fake emergency on an 81-year-old grandmother who plays Minecraft…
She Built Abi to Comfort Herself During Lockdown. Now Grandparents Want One
When you hear the words “AI robot in a nursing home,” your brain probably jumps to one of two places. Either it pictures something out of a Black Mirror episode. A cold, blinking metal box, calculating exactly how soon you’ll…
Seattle Grandmother Turns Pike Place Into Her Personal Music Video Set
You know that feeling when you’re walking through a busy public place — maybe a market, maybe a mall — and a song you love comes on overhead? For about half a second, you think: I could just start dancing.…
Tech-Bro Consultants Charge $200 an Hour. This 75-Year-Old Built It Himself — for Free.
You know those “tech bros” who charge $200 an hour to “help” your business with things like “cloud migration” and “digital strategy”? Bob Meade does not need them. Bob is 75 years old. He has never — and we mean…
Troubleshooting Common Senior Tech Headaches Remotely: When ‘Turn It Off and On Again’ Fails
Picture this: You’re settling in with a cup of coffee, ready to enjoy a quiet afternoon, when your phone rings. It’s your mom, and she has a tech emergency. The television flatly refuses to play her favorite British murder mystery…
When ‘Your Bank’ Emails: How to Spot a Phishing Email That Looks Real
Picture this: You’re sitting down with your morning coffee, feeling generally good about the world. You open your inbox expecting a nice newsletter, a note from your sister, or perhaps a coupon for 20% off birdseed. Instead, you see a…
The ‘Emergency’ That Isn’t: Verifying Urgent Requests from ‘Grandkids’ When You Can’t Reach Them Directly
Imagine you’re sitting down to watch your favorite evening quiz show, armed with a cup of tea and the smug satisfaction that you know the capital of Peru. Suddenly, the phone rings. It’s your grandson, Timmy. He sounds frantic. He…
My Computer is Frozen! Dealing with Alarming Tech Support Pop-ups (Without Calling the Scammers)
There you are, minding your own business. Maybe you’re looking up a recipe for pot roast, or trying to figure out what your grandkid meant when they texted you “bruh.” Suddenly your screen turns bright red. A siren starts blaring…
I Gave a Scammer My Bank Details: Immediate Steps to Protect Your Accounts
Have you ever clicked a link, typed in some information, and immediately felt your stomach drop to the basement? It’s that exact same feeling you get when you confidently wave at someone across the street, only to realize they were…
