Most people are familiar with video calling using apps like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, and how to connect using their smartphones, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. You can find smart home options on Amazon that incorporate video doorbells, speakers to take voice commands, ways to control lighting and entertainment systems, and more. com, Apple and Google home. You can also create a smart home system with his open source Home Assistant www.home-assistant.io.
Also, don’t forget social media like Facebook, Twitter (now X), and Threads as a way to stay connected to the outside world. Check out the National Council on Aging’s website (www.ncoa.org/scams) to learn how to avoid being scammed while in this technological environment. You should always be on the lookout for identity theft scams, tech support scams, romance scammers, and more.
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