New PC to encourage older users

Posted on November 11, 2009 by The Editor

Today the BBC News Technology website has an interesting story about a new computer that is designed to encourage older people to get online.
The simplified desktop – called SimplicITy – has just six buttons directing users to basic tasks such as e-mail and chat.
The computer comes pre-loaded with 17 video tutorials from television presenter Valerie Singleton
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Silver surfers look for love online

Posted on May 28, 2008 by The Editor

It’s not only love!  Research by Virgin Media found that:
“82% of silver surfers admitted the internet had given them a new lease of life by helping them find new friends (21%) and learn new skills and hobbies (69%)”
Read the full article online at the Lancashire Evening Post (http://www.lep.co.uk)

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