Links: Navigating the Internet

Links for Seniors is your safe introduction to the Internet and all of the information that it can provide. This Post is divided into 2 sections: the tech for seniors (TFS) applications and website and the external website(s).

TFS Website

External Websites

>>> Safety Issue: Links on this post are generally safe if you stay within the target web site. You can return to the TFS secure environment by using the “Back” icon (arrow pointing backwards – 2nd from left on the bottom). You may need to go back a few screens. Or you can close the app and start over. Worst case is power down and back up.. Please ask for help if you are unsure and be sure to pause, think and ask for help if you are at all confused.

Want a solid understanding of what the internet is and how it works?

NOTE: The Introduction to the Internet is an external environment be cautious However, if you stay within the GCFGlobal web site (https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en), it offers a safe environment. Although the entire course is interesting, the Introduction and Browsing the Web sections are of particular interest.

Here are some more good reference material to learn more about some interesting topics. As mentioned above, PLEASE don’t forget to stay in these websites.

Generations Online. ……………….Tablet help for older beginners

Links Class Notes …………………Class notes for Links for Seniors Discussion

Internet Hygiene 101 …………….Keeping safe online concepts

Is My Tablet Secure? …………..Discussion on TFS Tablet Security setup

YouTube …………………………… YouTube contains a wealth of information

>>> Safety Issue: Links in this list are generally safe if you stay within the target web site (the “www.some.com/” part of the address. You can return to the TFS secure environment by using the “Back” icon (arrow pointing backwards – 2nd from left on the bottom). You may need to go back a few screens. Or you can close the app and start over. Worst case is power down and back up.. Please ask for help if you are unsure. >>> Be Cautious

New York Times Wire (Free).

National Public Radio (NPR) News (text version)

Wikipedia – Current Events.

NASA The National American Space and Aeronautics Agency

AARP Fraud Watch Network How to spot, Who to call, How to recover from fraud.

1440 News The knowledge company for the intellectually curious

Health News National Council on Aging – Health News for Older Adults

Wordle – From the New York Times.

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