Technology for Grandparents Who Would Rather Not: A Friendly Primer

You didn't ask to live in a digital world. But here you are.Your grandchildren are on video call. Your doctor wants you to use an app. Your bank has "e;gone paperless."e; And every time you pick up the phone, something unexpected happens.Technology for Grandparents Who Would Rather Not is the book that finally treats you like the intelligent adult you are — not a confused beginner who needs to be handed a list of steps to memorise. This is a real explanation of how modern technology actually works, why it works that way, and what to do when it doesn't.Inside you'll find:Why your attitude matters more than your aptitude — and the four mindset shifts that change everythingTouchscreens, apps, the cloud, Wi-Fi — explained clearly, without the jargonVideo calls, messaging, and email — how to use them without the headacheThe internet — how to search well, evaluate what you find, and shop safelyScam-proofing yourself completely — the most important chapter in the book, covering every major fraud type in detail and the psychology that makes even smart people vulnerableYour photos — how to keep them safe, organise them, and share them beautifullyHealth technology — wearables, telemedicine, medication apps, and medical alert systemsSmart home devices — the ones worth having and the ones that aren'tSocial media and staying connected — on your own terms, not everyone else'sTroubleshooting without panic — a five-level system for fixing almost anything that goes wrongYou don't have to love technology. You just have to survive it — and ideally, find a few things you genuinely enjoy. This book makes that possible.