People born between 1946 and 1964 are called baby boomers. They have experienced several turning points in history that have influenced the formation of their opinion and values. This generation had to adapt to new technologies and for this reason, such people are considered digital immigrants. They witnessed firsthand the advent of the Internet, fax, the evolution of personal computers, and the first bulky mobile phones of the 80s and 90s.

It is often quite difficult for older people to master the features of using a wide range of modern gadgets. However, they strive to learn this because they want to make their lives more vibrant, interesting, and rich. Having mastered a smartphone, for example, a person can not only communicate with family and friends but also play exciting games, as well as use various useful applications, for example, such as the Fax App. Watching training videos, faxing using iPhone, and reading books online become available anytime and anywhere. But how can baby boomers learn to use modern technologies to the maximum advantage? Find 6 helpful tech advices for baby boomers below.

Dumb Phones

Modern mobile phones are becoming more technologically advanced and functional every year. However, another direction is developing along with this: devices are simplified to the limit, performing certain tasks assigned only to them.

And while a company like Apple continues to improve its gadgets, equipping them with fingerprint scanners, fax machines, and ever-better digital cameras, baby boomers are widely using inexpensive phones with large convenient buttons. Here are a few reasons why a boomer phone is better for an older person than a touchscreen phone:

• More attractive price:

• High strength and reliability;

• Simplicity and ease of use;

• Less energy consumption;

• Lack of Internet;

• Small sizes.

To use this baby boomer technology correctly, it is recommended to pre-configure the device. It is essential to adjust the display brightness and set the maximum font size. You need to fill in the list of numbers for quick calls. You should also enable the keyboard lock option to avoid accidentally given commands.

Intelligent Phones

Baby boomers who have a good understanding of modern technology can master the PC and intelligent phone. The iPhone provides more options than a dumb phone.  The software capabilities of an intelligent phone will allow to simply, quickly, and finely customize the phone for the owner, increase the font, arrange applications in a convenient order, activate the electronic assistant, etc.

Programs that improve the quality of life and make it easier can also bring benefits. These are mobile banks, delivery of food, medicines, and other goods, search and hiring of specialists, nutrition control, recording pressure, obtaining documents, and even making an appointment with a doctor.

To use an iPhone as efficiently as possible, it is recommended to set it up correctly. Firstly, it's important to enable display scaling and improve legibility by increasing the text size. Secondly, it is advisable to turn up the ringer volume, enable LED alerts, and the Find My iPhone feature. Thirdly, you should set up speed dialing and turn on voice dialing.

Nanotechnology

Currently, there is a rapid development of nanotechnology, that is, scientific and practical methods for manipulating substances at a level of less than 100 nanometers. The field of application of nanotechnology is practically unlimited. Industry, energy, space research, medicine, saving people, offshore oil production, and technological equipment of military units – all these and many other industries will change decisively under the influence of nanotechnology and become more efficient.

Baby boomers should not stay away from nanotechnology, as it can significantly facilitate life, and improve its quality and duration.

Tablet Computers

If baby boomers have difficulty mastering a PC, then there is the option to use a laptop. Combining large, high-resolution displays and buttons with exciting form factors, tablet computers are a little less portable than smartphones but offer more functionality.

Baby boomers should not buy a powerful, expensive, and productive tablet all at once. After all, it is unlikely that an elderly person will be able to play modern games or work with resource-intensive programs from the first minute. It is recommended to give preference to an inexpensive laptop that performs all the standard functions available for any other similar device, and gradually master it.

E-readers

Recently, more and more people are choosing e-books over paper ones. They can be read from any modern gadget, but e-readers are best suited for this. Their advantages are convenience and availability. Baby boomers should not be left out of this tech as it provides access to many books at any time. Moreover, mastering an e-reader is usually not difficult.

Online Shopping

Online shopping is another modern tech that can benefit baby boomers. Shopping on the Internet today is very simple and fast. You don't even have to leave your own home. Any device, for example, such as a PC or tablet, will help you make a purchase in just a few clicks. However, it is recommended to make purchases carefully, compare the prices of different online sellers, and learn in detail about the quality of the product in advance. 

Therefore, the digital world offers many exciting opportunities for baby boomers to age with dignity and participate in society as active citizens, able to fully exercise their rights and contribute to enriching our society with their knowledge and experience.