Went to John Lewis yesterday and could not get the Lime green Acer I wanted but I chose this nice Lavender one instead. Hopefully I will soon learn how to use it properly.
Jenny x
Friday 29 October 2010
Thursday 28 October 2010
My New Acer Aspire One Happy Netbook in Lime Green
My son came to me yesterday and told me about the Acer Aspire One netbook. It has a webcam which can be used for Skype and other video calls. It smaller than my son's laptop which is what I'm using just now but that's OK. It does everything I need and I can use it anywhere in the house.
I'm just about to head out to John Lewis to pick one up. They have the latest range which is called the Acer Aspire One Happy Netbook.
I'm getting the Lime Green one.
In a few days I'll get getting broadband put in too and then I'll be cooking with gas as they say. I'm quite excited about it and very much looking forward to doing more online.
Jenny x
I'm just about to head out to John Lewis to pick one up. They have the latest range which is called the Acer Aspire One Happy Netbook.
I'm getting the Lime Green one.
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| The Acer Aspire One Happy Netbook |
In a few days I'll get getting broadband put in too and then I'll be cooking with gas as they say. I'm quite excited about it and very much looking forward to doing more online.
Jenny x
Wednesday 27 October 2010
Internet Shopping For The Winter Months
Winter is only a few days away. The very short days are only weeks away. The ice and snow is just around the corner. The worst part of all for an elderly lady like me is going out for messages in snowy, icy conditions especially if the council have not gritted the pavements. It can be very scary and I’m always worrying about falling. I hate the snow and ice as most pensioners probably do.
The benefit of having Internet at home is the ability to do your shopping online. I have not tried it yet. I am about to be introduced to it this week but I will save doing my shopping online and having my messages delivered for when the ground is poor under foot.
The biggest store to me that offers this service is Tesco, but Asdas and Sainsbury’s are not too far away either. I will register with Tesco within the next few days and will give it a trial run so I know what to expect for when I really need it.
Being stuck in the house or being afraid to go out to do some shopping during bad weather is awful, but having my shopping delivered to me knowing that I don’t need to go out if I don’t have to, especially if I know I have to walk in the snow and ice is a comfort.
Having family visit during bad weather to help out isn’t always possible but the next thing I’ll be learning about on my laptop is to use Skype with video call so I can keep in touch with family when I or they can’t get out to visit.
Jenny x
The benefit of having Internet at home is the ability to do your shopping online. I have not tried it yet. I am about to be introduced to it this week but I will save doing my shopping online and having my messages delivered for when the ground is poor under foot.
The biggest store to me that offers this service is Tesco, but Asdas and Sainsbury’s are not too far away either. I will register with Tesco within the next few days and will give it a trial run so I know what to expect for when I really need it.
Being stuck in the house or being afraid to go out to do some shopping during bad weather is awful, but having my shopping delivered to me knowing that I don’t need to go out if I don’t have to, especially if I know I have to walk in the snow and ice is a comfort.
Having family visit during bad weather to help out isn’t always possible but the next thing I’ll be learning about on my laptop is to use Skype with video call so I can keep in touch with family when I or they can’t get out to visit.
Jenny x
Tuesday 26 October 2010
Using A Mouse For The First Time
One of the first things I needed to get use to was the mouse. To help me explain what the buttons on the mouse do I have found this video posted on YouTube. It's a few years old but it's still very helpful.
It explains the basics of the Left and Right mouse buttons, how to move and hold the mouse and what the wheel, if your mouse has one, does.
Enjoy
Jenny x
It explains the basics of the Left and Right mouse buttons, how to move and hold the mouse and what the wheel, if your mouse has one, does.
Enjoy
Jenny x
Monday 25 October 2010
Welcome To Jenny's Internet For the Elderly Blog
Hi world.
I'm Jenny and I am just getting started with using the Internet at the grand old age of 75, and soon to be 76!
The first thing I would like to share with you just now is an article on Internet Safety for Senior Citizens.
The full article is below:
I'm Jenny and I am just getting started with using the Internet at the grand old age of 75, and soon to be 76!
The first thing I would like to share with you just now is an article on Internet Safety for Senior Citizens.
The full article is below:
Internet Safety For Senior Citizens
Dishonest individuals scamming senior citizens out of their money appears to be happening more often than ever before. Seniors are targeted most often by criminals due to the fact that it can sometimes be easier to gain the trust of a senior trust and also due to the fact older, retired people are more likely to have some savings set aside and therefore become a more lucrative target. It can be helpful to keep some of the following tips in mind to help you or your loved ones who are older protected against scams and frauds, especially when shopping or working online.
Todays seniors say that staying in touch with family members and friends remains the main reason that they use the internet. According to recent research by the American Association of Retired Persons, seniors are the segment of the online community that is growing the most quickly. It is estimated that more than 27.5 million senior citizens are using the internet today. These numbers have risen significantly from about 10 years ago, when it was estimated that just over 10 million seniors were online. Increasingly, these seniors are putting their computers to use doing online shopping and banking, and people 55 and older are becoming quite a popular target for internet marketers. Unfortunately, some of those marketers are actually criminals who are using the internet to take money from unsuspecting victims. Because of the fact that the internet is relatively new, these scams continue to grow and develop.
While almost all age groups have their own distinct vulnerabilities and risks when making online transactions, seniors unfortunately seem to be at the greatest risks for internet phishing scams. Many scam artists are tailoring complex schemes specifically targeted to exploit internet users who are older. Many of the online scams will target seniors with nearly unbelievable deals on low-cost insurance and discount prescriptions. Scams will also often target older internet users with documents that seem genuine such as phony 'bank notices' and 'final warnings'.
Just like in the 'real world', you should take care when revealing your date of birth, social security number or credit card information over the internet. Search for web addresses on one of the major search engines instead of clicking links that you receive in e-mails. Then, use that address to contact the company and inquire about the message you received. Once you have verified that you are on a legitimate website, you can save that address in your broswer as a 'favorite'. You will then be able to return there again safely in the future.
Todays seniors say that staying in touch with family members and friends remains the main reason that they use the internet. According to recent research by the American Association of Retired Persons, seniors are the segment of the online community that is growing the most quickly. It is estimated that more than 27.5 million senior citizens are using the internet today. These numbers have risen significantly from about 10 years ago, when it was estimated that just over 10 million seniors were online. Increasingly, these seniors are putting their computers to use doing online shopping and banking, and people 55 and older are becoming quite a popular target for internet marketers. Unfortunately, some of those marketers are actually criminals who are using the internet to take money from unsuspecting victims. Because of the fact that the internet is relatively new, these scams continue to grow and develop.
While almost all age groups have their own distinct vulnerabilities and risks when making online transactions, seniors unfortunately seem to be at the greatest risks for internet phishing scams. Many scam artists are tailoring complex schemes specifically targeted to exploit internet users who are older. Many of the online scams will target seniors with nearly unbelievable deals on low-cost insurance and discount prescriptions. Scams will also often target older internet users with documents that seem genuine such as phony 'bank notices' and 'final warnings'.
Just like in the 'real world', you should take care when revealing your date of birth, social security number or credit card information over the internet. Search for web addresses on one of the major search engines instead of clicking links that you receive in e-mails. Then, use that address to contact the company and inquire about the message you received. Once you have verified that you are on a legitimate website, you can save that address in your broswer as a 'favorite'. You will then be able to return there again safely in the future.
Senior home safety begins with making yourself aware of today's numerous scams. If you would like to read more articles on how to keep senior citizens safe, please come and visit our website. Hope you found this article usful. Speak to you soon, Jenny x |
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