Video Calling
Connected Via Video Chat
Amid the stress of the coronavirus outbreak, many tech-shy people are changing how they communicate
How to Use Zoom
Instructions for joining and hosting meetings, muting, chatting, screen sharing and more
Are You Tired of Video Chats?
Why video calls at home and work may be tiring you out. Experts tell you how to cope
Diversions
Learn New Languages Via App
Or boost your ability to understand and be understood with a translation device
Best Podcasts for Book Lovers
Listen and learn about hot new releases, quirky nonfiction picks or beloved classic novels
How to Get More TV — for Free
Inexpensive antennas let you receive scores of your favorite over-the-air broadcast stations
Play Web Videos on a Big TV
This simple step-by-step guide will help you transform what you find on your small screen
Help Transcribe Historic Works
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Smithsonian Institution want computer users' help
Telehealth Care
A First-Time Patient's Step-by-Step Guide to Telehealth
How to make the technology work for you and get ready for your virtual doctor's visit
Skip a Trip to the Vet During the Coronavirus Outbreak
FDA eases restrictions on treating animals via telehealth to support social distancing guidelines
New Patients Share Their Experiences With Telehealth
'It did feel like we were eye to eye. It was so much more personal and relational than a phone call.'
Telehealth Offers Big Benefits, Especially to Those at Risk
Virtual checkups with your doctor limit possibility of coronavirus exposure, and Medicare covers it
Use of Telemedicine Surges During Coronavirus Outbreak
Will physicians decide that they can handle in-person and virtual visits after this is over?
Work @ Home
You Can Improve Your Work-at-Home Computer Setup
A small laptop screen, cramped keyboard and trackpad may not work well for 8 hours
Worried About Lots of Screen Time? Think About Its Quality
Step away regularly, make sure you're engaging with others and educate yourself while you're online
Five Tips to Improve Your Internet Speed at Home
Try these tricks from the FCC to enhance the performance of your Wi-Fi and router
Ergonomics More Important Than Ever While at Home
Backaches, eyestrain and wrist pain are a danger when your habits with tech are too casual
5 Steps to Set Boundaries When Working from Home
How to separate the professional and personal when your home becomes your office
Connect With Us
‘My Online Privacy For Seniors’
AARP’s book offers steps to protect safety and privacy on your cellphones, computers, smart devices
‘The Perfect Scam’
AARP’s podcast series takes you into the minds of con artists, shows you how to protect yourself
AARP Fraud Watch Network
Other Tech News
Deciding Whether an E-reader or a Tablet is Best for You
You'll have to figure out what's most important: computing power, price or type of screen
Technology Can Help You Organize Your To-Do Lists
An app allows those honey-do lists to live on multiple devices, so you can share them with your spouse
Do You Love Your Phone But Hate Your Callers?
Try these tips, apps and services to slow down — and maybe even stop — annoying spam robocalls
Accessibility Tools That Can Make Your Life Easier
You can experiment with many of these features already on your smartphone
Find Frequently Lost Items With a Little Help From Tech
No more pacing the parking lot, checking the couch cushions, rifling through drawers
Stressed Out? Take a Breather With These Meditation Apps
A short, guided time-out might be just the ticket to calm your always-on mind
Social Media & Privacy
Why Your Kids Get Upset When You Share on Facebook
You've created a permanent record online for grandchildren that's out of their control
Tech Firms Take Down Ill-Informed Posts on Coronavirus
World Health Organization cites 'infodemic' of dubious posts spreading misinformation
How to Spot Fake Political Ads and Posts on Social Media
Even though our minds are on coronavirus, be wary of disinformation during Election 2020
