TED-2014-08-13 - Desktop Computers

(http://elderdivide.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2014/08/desktop-computer.jpg)Desktop Computers. Some basics, what they are, choices, costs and questions to ask. Resources. Just get on the internet. It’s Easy! You will enjoy Elder life much better. - It keeps you connected with family, friends and elder communities. - It can help keep you healthy and fit. - It helps you live independently in your own home or apartment longer. - Keeps you more up to date with technology and news. - Maybe best choice for online shopping and delivery without leaving home. - There are some excellent web based OS solutions for Elder ease of use. Some questions you will need to ask if deciding on a computer: - Does it have enough USB (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB)(universal serial bus) ports for Peripheral (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peripherals)s. - Does it come with the operating system installed. - Can I hook speakers to it without a sound card. - Does it have HDMI (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI)(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection - Does it come with keyboard and Mouse or Speakers. - Does the keyboard have large fonts on keys. - Free virus protection. At least for first year. - Local retailer or phone/ online customer service. If you are regular listener to my podcast I would like to hear from you, get to know you and Welcome you to my HOME. Help Support the Show! if you feel this podcast is of value I have given you various ways to support the podcast or use the Newsletter & Donation Subscriptions link or Support the Show! links on my blog sites. Become a Patron of The Elder Divide over @ Patreon.com/TheElderDivide to help sustain the audio and maybe move to future video podcasts. Any amount you give on a monthly basis is greatly appreciated. It can be as little as $1 or more based on the value you get from what I am providing you with this Podcast. Again Thanks! Shop for yourself and those you care for most @ 50+ Active & Healthy Living Amazon link. (30 day free Amazon Prime trial) Ting.com Link Mobile that makes sense. (free online calculator for savings) Shop at @ The Alzheimer's Store Link Products designed for people with Alzheimer's and Dementia and their Caregivers. Online backup solution @ Carbonite Link on how to survive a Computer disaster. (15 day free trial) Gourmesso Link Premium Compatible Coffee Capsules for Nespresso®* Machines (Italian passion for coffee combined with German ingenuity). Online Petplan Pet Insurance Link help save your pet and your budget. ThinkGeek Link Join In Geek Out. (holiday gadget shopping) Device Insurance: Squaretrade Protection Plan Insurance: Smartphones, Tablets, Desktop Computers, Laptops, Home Entertainment, Home Appliances, Portable Audio and Other Devices. Elder Links: Lifelong Tech Summit Technology for Life at CES 6-9 January 2015 for the 50+ generations. The 2015 Aging in America Conference will be held in Chicago at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, March 23-27. Send your parents a Tech Support care package Google video tutorials. The National Senior Games multi-sport organization for athletes age 50 and over. Bloomington/Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota July 3 - 16, 2015 also check out your local state for their games.