Technology Resources
Here you will find all the latest tutorials, tips, terms, and all sorts of information to keep you updated on technology.
Email questions to info@rssny.org
Or you can call us at 718.884.5900
How-To Tech
Zoom
- Click Here For easy visual instructions on Zoom.
- Click Here for an Email Cheat Sheet with visual instructions on the basics of email.
Gmail
- Click Here for visual instructions on how to organize your Gmail on a desktop.
- Includes creating folders, deleing email in bulk, and unsubscribing from mail lists.
Social Media
- Click Here to visit our Social Media help page with guides on how to get started with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp
Tech How-To Class Recordings
Useful Technology Applications
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Magnifying Glass with Light
- If you ever had trouble reading the fine print, the (app) application “Magnifying Glass with Light” can become a helpful tool during your daily routine. This app transforms your phone’s camera into a magnifying glass where you can easily read print. You will be able to zoom in on objects and adjust the brightness.
Technology Video Tutorials
Here are a few links for free technology training resources:
Get Setup
- Great variety of classes. Strong group technology classes. Send printed notes after each class.
- Go to Get SetUp with this link.
CyberSeniors
- Provides free technology support and training
- Go to cyberseniors.org
- Toll Free Number for Technology Help: 1.844.217.3057
Senior Planet
- Good technology classes. Go to seniorplanet.org/get-involved/online/
- Need help with a technology question? Call the National Senior Planet Hotline: 888-713-3495 Open from 9am – 5pm EDT, Monday – Friday
Technology Help through DOROT
- DOROT offers 1-1 technology help. Trained Tech Coaches will teach you to stay connected with Zoom, FaceTime, email and online shopping. Coaching is one-to-one, tailored to your goals and skill level. All coaching is currently conducted remotely by phone or videoconference at no cost to you.
- RSS will put you in contact with them. Send an email to info@rssny.org or call 718.884.5900 and leave a message.Please be specific with what help you are looking for.
Technology Terms to know
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App
App is short for " application ," which is the same thing as a software program. While an app may refer to a program for any hardware platform, it is most often used to describe programs for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
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App Store
The App Store is a digital app store platform, developed and maintained by Apple Inc., for mobile apps on its iOS and iPadOS operating systems.
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Google Play Store
Google Play Store, or simply Google Play, is a digital app store for devices running Android and ChromeOS. It hosts a variety of mobile apps.
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Notifications
A notification is a message displayed by an operating system or program that is unrelated to user activity on the computer. For example, while browsing the Internet on a laptop, a low battery notification may notify you to plug the laptop into an outlet.
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Widget
A quicker way to get on to your applications (apps).