Personal Technology Resource Center
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- Find Out How Your Smartphone Can Help Save Your Life
- 3 Free Technology Fix-It ‘Miracles’ and Why They Work
- 'No Call' Law Covers Cell Phones
- 10 Easy Hacks to Get More Out of Your Devices
- 10 Free Tips and Tricks to Try in Windows 10
- 10 Steps To Make Your Old Smartphone Feel Like New Again
- 10 Tech Products To Keep Your Dog From Getting Lonely While You’re Gone
- 10 Tips to Help You Look Better in Photos
- 10 Useful Tech Gadgets You Can Find at Your Dollar Store
- 10 Ways to Maximize the Life of Your Phone Battery
- 10 Ways to Spot Fake Videos and Falsehoods on the Internet
- 10 YouTube Tips and Shortcuts to Make You Look Like a Pro
- 12 Free Apps You Probably Have or Should Know About
- 13 Popular Music Streaming Services Give Listeners Loads of Choices
- 13 Things You Should (Almost) Never Put in a Text
- 14 Easy Ways You Could Improve Your Ride-Hailing Experience
- 15 Dating Apps for the Over 50 Crowd
- 15 Ways Smartphones Have Changed Our Lives
- 19 Things You Didn't Know Your Smartphone Could Do
- 20 Cool Gadgets for 2017
- 20 Providers Offering $30-a-Month High-Speed Internet Access
- 2012 Member Opinion Survey Issue Spotlight:Technology
- 2013 AARP Connecticut Telecommunications Survey
- 2015 Technology Gear Guide
- 3 Easy Steps to Set Up Bluetooth on Your Device
- 3 Easy Video Chat Hacks You Didn't Know — but Should
- 3 Gaming Consoles That Will Let You Play Like It's 1979
- 4 Steps to Change Your Email Address
- 5 Apps to Help Caregivers Get Organized, Find Support
- 5 Delicious Reasons to Use Recipe Apps and Websites
- 5 Easy Ways to Protect Yourself From Web Hackers and Eavesdroppers
- 5 Friendly Online Games for Socially Distant Fun
- 5 Fun Ways to Use Your Smartphone Photos
- 5 Great Accessories to Improve Your Phone's Photos
- 5 Really Helpful Health Apps
- 5 Reasons for Buying an IPhone 5
- 5 Retro Tech Gifts for Dads
- 5 Smart Home Devices to Make Your Place More Comfortable, Secure
- 5 Social Media Websites and Apps Kids Love
- 5 Tech Trends You'll Hear More About in 2022
- 5 Tips for Safer Online Holiday Shopping
- 5 Ways to Digitize Your Old Home Movies
- 5 Ways to Video Chat
- 50 Free Apps for Apple and Android Phones
- 6 Great Mobile Games for Family Fun
- 6 Reasons Why You'll Want a Surge Protector
- 6 Services to Help You Cancel Your Subscriptions
- 6 Steps to Safeguard Your Privacy on Facebook
- 6 Tips to Help You Organize Your Apps
- 6 Ways to Save on Video Games
- 7 Gadget Gifts That Won't Break the Bank
- 7 Simple Ways Technology Can Save You Money
- 7 Tech Gadgets to Help You During the Pandemic
- 7 Tech Products to Help Loved Ones Age in Place
- 7 Things Your Passwords May Reveal About You
- 7 Tips to Take Better Photos and Video on Your Smartphone
- 8 Smartphone Safety Apps That Could Save Your Life
- 8 Tech Tools Designed to Deepen Your Sleep
- 8 Tips to Help You Use Google, Other Search Engines More Efficiently
- 8 Ways Your Smartphone Is Rewiring Your Mind
- A Connection for All Ages: Enabling the Benefits of High-Speed Internet Access for Older Adults
- A Crop of Shiny New Smartphones Has Arrived
- A Platform for Aging in Place: The Increasing Potential of High-speed Internet Connectivity
- A Sneak Peek at What’s Next for Your iPhone or Android
- A Steady Stream of Your Favorite Music
- A+ for E-Learning
- AARP CEO Urges Tech Industry to Woo the 50+ Market
- AARP Names Its Innovator in Aging Prize Winner
- AARP National Survey of Residents Age 40+: Summary of Opinions on Telecommunications Issues
- AARP Survey of Colorado Residents Age 40+: Summary of Opinions on Telecommunications Issues
- AARP Survey of Ohio Residents Age 40+: Summary of Opinions on Telecommunications Issues
- AARP Unveils Brand-New iPad App
- AARP's AgeTech Collaborative Is Linking Start-ups, Financing, Industry
- AOL Messenger Will Speak No More
- Accessibility Settings, Tools on Your Smartphone Can Make Life Easier
- Accessible Living Space Builder, Balance Tools Developer Win Grand Pitch Awards
- Amazon Will Now Deliver Directly to Your Car
- Apple Files Patent to Steady Shaky Screens
- Apple iOS Update Will Improve Emergency Response
- Apple’s Updated Smartwatch Adds Heart Readings
- Are Smartphone Class-Action Lawsuits Worth Your Time?
- Are Stand-Alone Digital Cameras Becoming Obsolete?
- Are Tech Devices' Extended Warranties Worth the Cost?
- Are You Addicted to Your Phone?
- Are Your Grandkids Safe Online?
- As Smartphones Grow Bigger, You Can Still Find Small(er) Models
- Autocorrect Messing Up Your Texts, Emails? Here’s What to Do About It
- Automated Wheelchairs Spark Interest at CES
- Balance-Sensing Scale Wins AARP's CES Pitch Event
- Battery Advances, Wireless Power Poised to Make Charging Less of a Problem
- BeReal, Social Media’s Newest Trend, Let’s You Be You
- Bedtime Story Apps Help Users Relax for Better Sleep
- Best Buy's Best Business Solution: Boomers
- Blood Pressure, Heart and Anti-Snoring Devices Among 'Wearable' Tech at CES
- Boomers: More Internet Savvy Than Millennials?
- Browser Extensions Can Save You Money, Time
- Bulletin Poll: Social Media 2012
- Buying a New TV? Here Are the Phrases You Need to Know
- Bye-Bye, Passwords? Why Passkeys Can Be the New Way to Log Into Apps, Sites
- Can Your Phone Tell You if You've Been Exposed to COVID-19?
- Can a Robot Be a Good Companion for Your Older Loved One?
- Can’t Get Out? Virtual Reality Wants to Save You From Isolation
- Car Safety Technology: A Buyer's Guide
- Center Stage at CES: An Airbag for Your Hips
- Cheaper iPhone Battery Replacements in 2018
- College Kids Square Off to Connect 50+ Players Through Video Games
- Company That Links Older Adults to Helpers Wins AARP's CES Pitch Event
- Confused by Tech? There’s a Teenager for That
- Connect With Elected Officials Via Facebook
- Connect with AARP DC on Facebook
- Could High-Speed Internet Access Finally Be Coming to Rural America?
- Could Your Fitness Tracker Detect COVID-19?
- Could Your Smart Speaker Be Spying on You?
- Could an App Really Stop the Next Pandemic?
- Create Hack-Proof Passwords to Avoid Cyberattacks
- Digital Driver's Licenses Are Coming. What You Need to Know
- Digital Ways to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays
- Digitize Your Photos to Preserve Your Memories
- Do You Have Zoom Fatigue?
- Do You Need a Smartphone Plan Marketed to Older Adults?
- Do You Need a Smartphone Targeted to Older Adults?
- Dollars for Tech
- Ergonomics More Important Than Ever While Working at Home
- Essential Technology to Have During Natural Disasters
- Evolution of the PC
- Expensive New Phones Aren't the Only Way to Upgrade
- Facebook vs. 'Fake News'
- Facebook: Not Just a Social Network Anymore
- Family-Friendly Video Chat App Wins Top Innovation Prize
- Few Boomers Are Shopping for Groceries Online
- Find Out if Facebook Shared Your Data
- Find Us on Facebook and Get Involved
- Fitbit to Track Your Zzz’s
- Free Online Classes for the Masses
- Free Smartphone Apps Can Have Hidden Privacy Risks
- Gadgets that Help Make Life Easier
- George Takei Celebrates Selfies, Space Travel and Cat Videos
- Get Tech-Savvy at Life@50
- Get Your Game On
- Get the Most From Your Digital Home Assistant
- Getting the Most Out of Your Smart Speaker
- Goodbye Segway! Company Is Halting Production of Original Model
- Google Has New Tool for Requesting Removal of Personal Info
- Google Introduces Pixel Smartphone
- Google Rolls Out ‘Wheelchair Accessible’ Route Maps
- Google — It Ain’t Just Search
- Government's Use of Facial Recognition Under Scrutiny
- Great Gadgets Galore: 7 High-Tech Gifts to Consider This Year
- Hackers Target Popular PC App CCleaner
- Health-Related Wearables Can Track Data for Your Doctors
- Hearing Aid Advancements: Battery-Free Devices, Artificial Intelligence
- Heart Health Trackers Help Doctors Spot Disease and More
- Hello, iPhone 7 — Goodbye, Headphone Jack
- Here's Tech Help to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
- Hey, Speaker, How Do We Make You Work?
- High Tech Enters the Bathroom
- High-Tech Bike Could Make Cycling Safer for Older Riders
- High-Tech Gifts Are Sure to Make Everyone’s List this Year
- Hot Mobile Games for Holiday Travelers
- How (and Why) to Check the Speed of Your Internet Connection
- How (and Why) to Turn Your iPad or Other Tablet Into a Computer
- How Does a Device Know When You’ve Fallen?
- How Fast Does Your Internet Need to Be?
- How Long Can You Expect Your Smartphone, Other Devices to Last?
- How Much Do You Know About Apps and Privacy?
- How Much Do You Know About Smartphones?
- How Much Do You Know About Virtual Reality?
- How Smartphone Apps Can Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
- How Smartphones Can Help You Limit Your Screen Time
- How Smartphones Changed Us
- How Touchless Technology Can Make Life Easier
- How Videoconferencing Is Being Used to Connect During the Pandemic
- How Your Smartphone May Help You Keep Your Resolutions
- How and Why to Use Your Smartphone as a Webcam
- How to Apply Special Effects to Your Photos
- How to Atone for Your Social Media Sins
- How to Automatically Back Up Your Computer, Tablet or Phone
- How to Be a Social Influencer, No Matter Your Age
- How to Beat the Tech Support Scam
- How to Bring Web Video and Home Movies to Life on Your Big-Screen TV
- How to Bulk Delete or Archive Old Facebook Posts
- How to Change the Ringtone on Your Smartphone
- How to Change the Wallpaper on Your Smartphone
- How to Choose Wireless Earbuds or Headphones
- How to Clean Your Smartphone or Tablet Device Screen
- How to Clear Your Web Browser's Cache
- How to Copy Your CDs to Your Computer
- How to Create a Video or Photo Slideshow
- How to Cyberproof Your Phone
- How to Get Good Tech Support
- How to Get More TV — for Free
- How to Get Video on Demand for Free
- How to Get a Free Phone Number for Calls or Texts
- How to Hear Your TV Better
- How to Help Scientists in Your Community
- How to Hide Your House From Google Maps
- How to Host a Virtual Thanksgiving
- How to Keep Your Internet Browsing Private
- How to Keep Your Social Security Number Secure, Especially Online
- How to Know if Someone Has Read Your Text or Email
- How to Livestream Your Next Event
- How to Make Video Slideshows From Photos for Instagram and TikTok
- How to Make a FaceTime Call on Your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac
- How to Not Break the Bank as You Upgrade Your Smartphone
- How to Pick Your Perfect Cellphone Plan
- How to Play New Internet Game HQ Trivia
- How to Protect Yourself and Your Mobile Phone From SIM Swap Scams
- How to Run Windows on Your Mac
- How to Safely Unsubscribe From Unwanted Emails, Texts
- How to Scrub Personal Information From Your Electronics
- How to Set Up A Smart Speaker
- How to Slim Down Your Email Inbox — and Why It Matters
- How to Spot Fake Reviews Before You Buy
- How to Stay Connected, Entertained While You're Home Alone
- How to Stop Advertisers From Tracking You on Your Smartphone
- How to Switch Music Streaming Services — Without Losing Your Playlists
- How to Take Better Pictures of Your Family This Holiday Season
- How to Take and Send a Screenshot on Your Smartphone
- How to Turn Your Handwritten Notes Into Digital Text
- How to Unlock Your Mobile Phone With All Major Carriers
- How to Use Your Smartphone as a Wi-Fi Hot Spot
- How to Use Your Smartphone to Scan Documents
- How to Use Your Smartphone's Translator Apps
- How to Use Your Smartphone’s Voice Recorder
- How to Use a Slew of New Closed Caption Tools
- How to Use a Virtual Background in Zoom, Other Videoconference Apps
- How to View Your Browser’s Search History
- How to Watch TV, Without a TV
- Impatient? Apple Has Quick Way to Unlock iPhone While Wearing Face Mask
- Improve Your Work-at-Home Computer Setup
- In the Market for a New TV?
- Intel Helps Older Americans Age Smarter
- Is Autocorrect out of Control?
- Is It Safe to Get Rid of Your Landline?
- Is Someone Accessing Your Gmail, Facebook or Netflix Accounts?
- Is Your Smart Home Spying on You?
- Is a $1,000 Smartphone Right for You?
- Is a Smartwatch for You?
- Is it Time to Replace Your TV With a Projector?
- Is the iPad Mini for You?
- Isolation and Loneliness: Voice-Activated Technology Might Help
- It's Official: Facebook Is Becoming the Platform for You
- Jump In! The Social Media's Fine
- Keep Older Adults at Top of Mind, AARP CEO Urges Tech Industry
- Keeping Fit Could Earn You a Smartwatch
- Laptop Buying Guide: 5 Features to Look for in Your Next Computer
- Last 3G Mobile Phone Network Will Shut Down by End of Year
- Levi's-Google Connected Jacket Hits Stores
- Listening to Faraway Radio Stations Is Easier Than Ever
- Little-Known Tips and Tricks to Use on Your Smartphone
- Living With a First-of-Its-Kind Home Robot
- Make Your PC or Macintosh Computer Easier on Your Eyes
- Martha Stewart at SXSW: ‘Age Is Powerful’
- Meet the 97-Year-Old Nobel Prize Winner
- Microsoft Aims to 'Kinect' With Seniors
- Mobile Devices
- Mobile Payment Apps Offer Convenience but Pose Privacy Problems
- Monitor Your Health With Wearable Devices
- More Grandparents Connecting With Grandkids Through Social Media
- More Science Fiction is Developing Into Tech Fact
- More and More, Your Smartphone Is Replacing Your Wallet
- Most U.S. Households Do Without Landline Phones
- Netflix Signals It May Limit Password Sharing
- New AARP Book Explains Facebook
- New Apple Operating System Won’t Work on Older iPhones and iPads
- New Apple iOS 12 Feature Helps Counter Moderate Hearing Loss
- New Emojis Get a Touch of Grey
- New Technology Could Allow You or Your Parents to Age at Home
- Newest Smartwatches Move From Tracking Fitness to Monitoring Health
- NextGen Broadcast Signals Promise Better TV Over the Airwaves
- Nokia Re-Releases Phone
- Oh, Snap!
- Older Adults Wary About Their Privacy Online
- Older Adults’ Use of Facebook Continues to Grow
- Older Americans Slower to Adopt Payment Apps
- Older Consumers Represent a Growing Market for Tech
- On a Budget? Check Out These 10 Tech Gifts for Under $100
- On-Demand Apps That May Increase Happiness
- Online Privacy a Major Concern, AARP Survey Shows
- Online Reading Might Be Making You Sick
- Online Safety Starts With Using a Password Manager
- Owners of Older iPhones Could Get $25 From Apple in Settlement
- Phone Calls Work Better Than Texts or Emails, Study Says
- Podcasts: A New Golden Age of Audio
- Pokémon GO Invades the Country
- Pong, the First Video Game With Mass Public Appeal, Turns 50
- Products That Can Help Lighten Your Mood
- Programs Can Help Older Adults Get or Upgrade Computers, Internet Access
- Pros and Cons of Using Facebook as a Memorial
- Protecting Your Online Data After You're Gone
- Put Your Personal Experience to Work and Create Your Own Newsletter
- Radio Host Kim Komando Helps Others Live the High-Tech Life
- Retro Video Games Give Players a Flashback to Their Youth
- Returning to Your Office? There's Likely an App for That
- Robots Reign at CES 2017
- Rural America's Battle for Faster Internet
- Safeguard Your Privacy on Popular Social Media Platforms
- Samsung Electronics to Focus on Interconnectivity and Simplicity
- Save Big Bucks With Apps Like Mint, Rakuten and eBay
- See Me, Hear Me
- See the New Tech Gadgets That Could Change the Way We Live
- See the New Uses for Vending Machines
- See the Technology That Can Make Life Easier
- Senior Planet, AARP's Virtual Community Center Offer Free Classes for Popular Apps
- Shopping for Internet Plans Can Be Confusing. New Rules Will Simplify It
- Should You Buy an E-reader or a Tablet?
- Should You Buy an E-reader?
- Simple Tips for Mastering Apple's Siri and Other Digital Voice-Enabled Assistants
- Simple Tips to Improve Your TV Viewing Experience
- Site Tackles Terms and Conditions Confusion
- Smart Glasses Promise to Make Reading Easier
- Smart Home for You, Fun House for Your Pets?
- Smart Speakers Surge Into Homes
- Smart Wristband for the Blind Wins AARP Contest
- Smartphone Data Plans: Are You a Data Hog?
- Smartphone Notifications Prove Distracting for Boomers
- Smartphone Users Fleeing Web for Apps
- Smartwatches Are Turning Into Emergency Alert and Tracking Devices
- Snapchat Revamp Aims to Draw Older Users
- So Long, Smartphone SIM Cards. Hello, eSIM Embedded Chip Cards
- Social Etiquette Tips for Using Nextdoor
- Social Media: How Connected Are You?
- Specialized Searches Go Beyond Google.com
- Spring Cleaning? Don't Forget About Your Computer and Smartphone
- Startup That Virtually Connects Grandparents, Grandkids Wins AARP Pitch Competition
- Still Stuck at Home? Here's How to Stay Connected, Entertained
- Strategies for Staying Safe and Secure Online
- Stumped by Your New Tech Gadget?
- Supersize Your Home Theater With This Gear
- Surprise! TikTok App Defies Age Boundaries
- Tablets: Which One's Right for You?
- Tag Your Photos to Make Friends, Family Easy to Find
- Take Away the Color, Take Back Your Attention Span?
- Take Your Texts Beyond Emojis With These Tricks
- Taking a Road Trip? These Gadgets Make Things Easier
- Talking Labels Aid the Blind with Prescriptions
- Tech Concierge Helps Older Adults Learn About Smartphones, Computers
- Tech Firms Take Down Ill-Informed Posts on Virus
- Tech Keeps Grandparents, Grandkids Connected
- Tech Training Builds Connections and Confidence for Older Adults
- Tech for Older Adults Takes Spotlight at CES
- Technology 101
- Technology Aids Our Independence
- Technology That Can Help You Track and Find Your Lost Items
- Technology Tools to Help Guard Against Elder Financial Abuse
- Technology to the Rescue!
- Technology: Not Just a Guy Thing
- Teleworking? 5 Tips to Improve Your Internet Speed at Home
- The 2013 AARP Survey of Pennsylvania Residents Age 50+ on Telecommunications
- The AARP Now Mobile App
- The Best Ways to Print Out a Web Page
- The Best Ways to Recycle Your Old Electronic Devices
- The Driverless Car Is (Almost) Here
- The Latest High-Tech Car Features
- The Man Behind the Internet
- The New Golden Age of Radio
- The Pros and Cons of 5 Popular Free Email Services
- The Ultimate Guide to Tech @50+
- These Apps, Podcasts Help You Learn New Languages
- Tips to Make Sure You Don't Miss That Perfect Shot
- Today's Smart Home Tech Can Help You Age in Place
- Too Much to Do? Technology Can Help You Organize Your Lists
- Top Tech Gifts for the Holidays
- Train Your Voice Assistant to Perform a Few Key Tasks
- Travel Apps to Help You Save Money, Time and Frustration
- Try Mobile Ticketing for Quick, Easy Access to a Concert or Sporting Event
- Try These Powerful Tips and Tricks for Your Favorite Email Platform
- Try the Latest in High-Tech Barbecues for a Sizzling Summer
- Twitter Advises All Users to Change Password
- Two Tech Entrepreneurs Survive AARP ‘Shark Tank’ at CES
- USB? USB-C? Lightning? Making Sense of Connectors
- Unique Gadgets for Pampering (or Protecting) Your Pet
- Update Software Now on Your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac Computer, Apple says
- Verizon Unveils Devices for Seniors
- Veterinarians Cleared for Wider Use of Telemedicine During Pandemic
- Video Games Score Big With Older Adults
- Video Streaming of Sports Is Changing the Ballgame
- Virtual Reality Used to Combat Isolation and Improve Health
- Want News? Check Your Phone
- Want to Update Your Smartphone’s Operating System, Apps? Make It Automatic
- Warning Flags to Help You Find Fraudulent Apps
- Watch Today's Solar Eclipse From Your Home
- What 5G Wireless and Gigabit Internet Mean for You
- What Cloud Storage Service Is Best for You?
- What Happens to Your E-books When You Die?
- What Is Clubhouse, and Should You Be on It?
- What Is Vampire Power?
- What Parents and Grandparents Need to Know about the Perils of Ever-Changing Apps
- What You Need (and Don't) to Make Your Home Smart
- What You Need to Know About Home Monitoring Systems
- What You Need to Know About TV Streaming Services
- What is a Smart Speaker?
- What the 'End' of iTunes Means for You
- What to Consider When Buying a New Computer
- What to Expect With a Budget Laptop
- What to Know About Logging onto Websites with Facebook or Google
- What to Look for in Your First (or Next) Tablet
- When and How to Limit a Loved One's Digital Devices
- Where Are My Keys?
- Which Smart Speaker Is Best For You?
- Which Video Streaming Device Is Right for You?
- Who Needs Cable?
- Who's Your Classical Art Doppelgänger?
- Who's at the Door? Smart Doorbells Have the Answer
- Why (and How) to Upgrade Your Macintosh to Monterey
- Why (and How) to Upgrade Your PC Operating System to Windows 11
- Why Are TV Commercials So Loud?
- Why Is That Ad Following You Around the Web?
- Why Video Games Can Be Good for Your Brain and Body
- Why We Like Video Games (Maybe We're Control Freaks)
- Why You Should Connect Your Mobile Phone to Your Home's Wi-Fi
- Why You Should Think About Your Digital Assets Before You Die
- Why You Should Upgrade (or Retire) Your Windows 7 Computer
- Why You'll Love Hi-Res Sound — and Don't Have to Pay a Lot to Get It
- Worried About Increased Screen Time? Think About Its Quality
- Yahoo Breach: The Latest and What to Do Next
- You Can Shoot Iconic Black-and-White Photos on Your Smartphone
- You Can Store Medical Records on Your Phone. Is That Healthy?
- Your Digital Estate: What Happens When You Die?
- Your Employer Can Spy on Your Work — Even at Home
- Your Life in Pixels
- Your Smartphone Can Be Your Universal Remote Control
- Your Smartphone Knows Where You’ve Been
- Zoom Stays in the Fast Lane of Videoconferencing
- iPhone vs. Android: Which One Should You Buy?
- IRS Retreats From Facial Recognition Plan After Pushback
- ‘Memory’ Smartphone Wins Pitch Contest Focusing on Social Isolation
- ‘Virtual Travel’ With Real Friends is Combating Isolation