Technology

Our cover model, Marj Kolesar of Medina, embodies the mix of satisfaction and frustration we all feel with the tangle of technology. Enjoy our stories about how tech intersects every aspect of Thriving After 55, from smartphones to smartTVs, laptops, fitness trackers, fashion apps, home decor, caregiving and all the rest. ...

Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm. Here are 10 ways you can protect yourself by securing your personal information, understanding the threat of identity theft and exercising caution. ...

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What's your biggest tech issue? Do you have a tech low point you want to share with us? What about a success story to inspire others who have lost their tech mojo? Send your story or question to us and we'll try to include it (with an answer) in our July/August issue. ...

I often get ideas for Tech Talk from older adults in my digital literacy classes. I’ve written about artificial intelligence (AI) and how smartphones use mobile data and Wi-Fi. A third popular topic is how smartphones use cloud storage. The question is often triggered by a cryptic message saying they’ve run out of storage space. ...

Fraudsters create imposter social media pages and accounts using Social Security-related images and vocabulary, making them appear as if they’re associated with or endorsed by the SSA. Learn how to spot fake Social Security social media accounts here. ...

Younger generations have grown up immersed in technology fueled by the internet, also known as the cloud. Because they use technology throughout their day, digital literacy comes naturally. That’s not true for older adults who often feel like they’re drowning in an alphabet soup of technology jargon. ...

We no longer have to snoop through manila folders to see our medical records. In 2009, health care organizations, under a federal government mandate, started computerizing our medical records and also giving patients access to see their medical records. ...