Phone and computer help, one step at a time
Plain, numbered steps for older adults, and for the family who help them. No jargon. Every guide is checked against Apple, Google, Zoom and FTC help pages.
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Phones made simple
iPhoneiPhone Senior Mode (Assistive Access): how to set it up, and fixesRead the steps →AndroidHow to make an Android phone simple for a seniorRead the steps →PhonesSimple phones for seniors: Jitterbug, iPhone or Android?Read the steps →SetupSetting up a parent's new phone: a printable checklistRead the steps →
Stay safe from scams
ScamsThe "Grandma, I'm in trouble" phone scam: what to doRead the steps →ScamsPrint this for Mom: scam texts to ignoreRead the steps →SafetyPasswords made simple: one strong password, and let an app remember the restRead the steps →SafetyMedical alert systems compared, in plain EnglishRead the steps →
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