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Many of us consider that as we grow older that we have no use for a
computer or that computers are simply for young people. This statement
is often based on ignorance of the things today's computers can do for
us and could not be further from the truth.
Many of us are familiar with the power of the internet, the mere fact
that you are reading this story is a simple testament to that fact, and
particularly E-mail but there are so many other things that the internet
can achieve and allow us to do.
Here are a few things which are easily achieved through the use of the
internet many of which become even more important as we age or for any
other reasons become less able to get about.
Internet banking (don't be put off by all the horror stories, with 30
years in the Police a number of which I spent as a Detective working on
fraud cases, I can assure you that internet banking is almost certainly
more secure than the old cheque and cash system with which we are all
familiar.) Internet banking allows us to keep control of our finances,
including bill paying, even though we may not be able or wish to leave
the house. A service which is available 24 hours 7 days a week.
News services - Get up to date news also on a 24/7 basis.
Newspapers are now on line and the fact that the television news tell us
to go to their website for more information is a fair indication that
the internet has really come of age.
24 Hour shopping - From anywhere in the world. Yes provided you take
certain precautions it is safe to do so.
Gather information relating to products that we wish to purchase from
reviews many written by people who do not have a vested interest in the
product or are currently users of that product. If you are considering a
purchase this information can be invaluable.
Communication with family members and friends. This is extremely
important if something prevents you from leaving your home.
Keep in touch with others by showing them your photographs on line.
If you are travelling this is even possible before you complete your
journey through the use of many internet cafe's and wireless 'hotspots'
available throughout the world today.
Of course all of these advantages assume that you are familiar with
using E-mail and internet programs, photograph and other image
manipulation programs, Word processing programs, and simply moving files
about amongst the folders and directories on your computer. All of
this information can be gained through the courses provided at SeniorNet.
The brain is like a muscle "If we don't use it then we loose it".
Keep mentally active by enrolling in another course at SeniorNet.
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