Links for Seniors Links
Below are some Internet links to fun games and resources for you to enjoy. We have broken these resources down into the following categories. Tap on the category name to view our recommended links. Then tap on the link title to view this information.
Links for Seniors is your safe introduction to the Internet and all of the information that it can provide.
>>> Safety Issue: Links with the “>>> Be Cautious” alert 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.
Never Stop Learning!
News & Information
New York Times Wire (Free). >>> Be Cautious
National Public Radio (NPR) News (text version) >>> Be Cautious
Wikipedia – Current Events. >>> Be Cautious
NASA The National American Space and Aeronautics Agency >>> Be Cautious
Online Games
Wordle – From the New York Times. >>> Be Cautious
Learning
Sparks
Sparks” are ideas you might be interested in trying to improve you life by using your tablet. Our cohorts are the source of many of these topics, by suggestion of by encountering a question that could pertain to others. We expect this list to be dynamic.
What would you like your tablet to do?
| Title | Summary | Goto Page |
|---|---|---|
| Exploring the World with MapQuest | Do your travel virtually? One of the objectives of the Gifts for Seniors/Tech for Seniors … | View |
| Playing Chess | Chess is a great thinking game and can be challenging as you learn it, but … | View |
| TuneIn App | TuneIn allows you to listen to an amazing number of radio stations across the world. … | View |
| Working with the Amazon App Store – Library | As part of opening up our tablets for more apps and such, we can unlock … | View |
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.
Tech for Seniors Zoom Training Link
Exploring the World with MapQuest
YouTube >>> Be Cautious
This link will let you browse through all the training and advance material on the website.
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