How-To

8 Reasons Seniors Can Struggle with Technology

January 19, 2023 — HelpCloud Resolution Technology has become an integral part of our lives, and for many seniors, it can be a difficult and intimidating experience to learn how to use and navigate new tech. Whether it’s learning how to use a computer, smartphone, or other digital device, it …

7 New Tech Devices that Enhance Elder Care and Promote Senior Well-Being

December 7, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution As our population ages, technology becomes an increasingly important part of elder care. Seniors can now benefit from a wide range of tech devices designed to help them live happier and healthier lives. From medical alert systems to home safety devices, …

What is Digital Wellbeing and How to Find It

November 7, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution The number of people experiencing Digital Wellbeing through technology is growing.  This is largely due to the effects of ‘tech stress’, or the negative psychophysical effects of living in the digital age. Digital Wellbeing is maintaining a …

The Top Tips and Tricks while Using Google Chrome

October 26, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution It’s estimated that sixty something percent of internet users are using Google Chrome on their device. As a world wide web browser, it is a software application that is constantly evolving and being optimized (arguably not sometimes) in order to …

How To Use and Organize Google Drive

October 10, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution Google Drive is a file storage service. According to Wikipedia, Google Drive allows users to store files in the cloud (on Google’s servers), synchronize files across devices, and share files. Google Drive is also more than file storage. It’s a hub …

Why and How to Use Google Photos

September 19, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution Google Photos is a great tool and app, especially for those that like and are familiar with other Google products (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.). As smartphone cameras get better and better, and more photos and videos are captured with them, it is wise to …

How to Speed up Your Browser on a Desktop or Laptop Computer

August 8, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution An internet browser is a powerful tool and like most tools, a browser needs regular maintenance in order to have it run optimally. Constant use of your browser without some basic safety measures and clean-up could lead to slower performance and …

Non-Digital Natives: How to Download Music, Podcasts and Audiobooks Directly to Your Smartphone

July 18, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution Looking back on a full and productive life, you may find that many of your fond memories are accompanied by music. A first dance or date, a wedding, family get-togethers and putting the kids to bed are all most likely associated with music. To be honest, …

How to Simply (and Safely) Back Up Your Google Account

July 5, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution Dealing with loss is something that we all have to go through at some point in this life, and it can come in so many different shapes and forms. Most difficult of all is that generally we don’t have much control over loss. Whilst that may be the …

How-To for Seniors: Set Up an Instagram Account and Keep Your Account Private

June 13, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution With each year there are advancements in all sorts of spheres of technology. Less than three decades ago the internet was still in its infancy. Yet today we have such a vast range of social media sites that help us to stay connected to friends and family. …