Archive for 'Senior Computer'
New How it works section
Check out the new How it works section on our website. See how BigScreenLive is the easy-to-use solution to get seniors up and running on the internet. Simply start our free trial and be using simple email, easy photo sharing, and secure shopping for products powered by Amazon.com today.
Posted By: Richard Mander in Easy picture sharing, Easy-to-use, Senior Computer, Simple email on January 22nd, 2009.
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Nintendo bowlers in the news
Edward Baig has written an interesting article in USA Today (click here for story) on how seniors are using technology. The highlight of the article is a group of seniors in Springfield, Virginia who have built a bowling alley using the Nintendo Wii. From the photos it looks like they are having a great time [...]
Posted By: Richard Mander in Easy-to-use, News, Senior Computer on January 9th, 2009.
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BigScreenLive for Communities
We have been testing BigScreenLive in some independent living centers and also in assisted living centers. Residents in these centers range in their ability and interest in using computers.
Some seniors use BigScreenLive on a computer they have in their room or apartment.
Some seniors enjoy using BigScreenLive in a library or computer room setting. We can [...]
Posted By: Richard Mander in Easy-to-use, Senior Computer on December 19th, 2008.
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Easy-to-use keyboard
Many seniors can benefit from an easy-to-use keyboard. We offer the BigKeys LX keyboard. This keyboard has keys which are four times bigger than most keyboards and the labels on the keys are printed in high contrast with big and bold letters. The keyboard works well for people who have low vision because its easier [...]
Posted By: Richard Mander in Easy-to-use, Low vision, Products, Senior Computer on December 17th, 2008.
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Internet strengthens family connections
Recent research as part of the ‘Pew Internet and American Life Project’ shows families use the internet and mobile phones to be better connected and more in touch with each other. As a result families are closer because of the technology. See ‘Internet, Cellphones May Strengthen Family Unit, Study Finds’ by Donna St George of the [...]
Posted By: Richard Mander in Senior Computer on December 10th, 2008.
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