Resources for Seniors from ConnectSafely

A growing collection of clearly written guidebooks that demystify apps, services and platforms. In PDF format. Feel free to download, print and share (if you share in bulk, please let us know). 

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Managing Privacy on Facebook

Managing Privacy on Facebook

There’s an old saying, “Everyone complains about the weather, but nobody ever seems to do anything about it.” The same could be said about Facebook privacy.

Backing Up is NOT Hard to Do

Backing Up is NOT Hard to Do

The most tragic consequence of the recent Maui fires is, of course, loss of life. There was also horrific property loss. What you don’t hear much about on the news is the loss of data.

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Quick Guide to Online Safety for Seniors

Quick Guide to Online Safety for Seniors

A 2018 Pew Research Center survey found that 66% of Americans over 65 were internet users. That number is getting bigger all the time, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senior’s Guide to TikTok

Senior’s Guide to TikTok

Seniors like TikTok for some of the same reasons as teens. It’s fun and entertaining and — if you choose to post videos — it’s an easy way to express yourself and build a community. What you need to know to get started on the popular app.

Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal

Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal

Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal about how the company is handling its explosive growth and how to use Zoom’s privacy, safety and security features

Managing Privacy on Facebook

Managing Privacy on Facebook

There’s an old saying, “Everyone complains about the weather, but nobody ever seems to do anything about it.” The same could be said about Facebook privacy.

Backing Up is NOT Hard to Do

Backing Up is NOT Hard to Do

The most tragic consequence of the recent Maui fires is, of course, loss of life. There was also horrific property loss. What you don’t hear much about on the news is the loss of data.

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Quick Guide to Online Safety for Seniors

Quick Guide to Online Safety for Seniors

A 2018 Pew Research Center survey found that 66% of Americans over 65 were internet users. That number is getting bigger all the time, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senior’s Guide to TikTok

Senior’s Guide to TikTok

Seniors like TikTok for some of the same reasons as teens. It’s fun and entertaining and — if you choose to post videos — it’s an easy way to express yourself and build a community. What you need to know to get started on the popular app.

Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal

Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal

Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal about how the company is handling its explosive growth and how to use Zoom’s privacy, safety and security features