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Welcome to Mollify!


My name is Bob Coleman. I am an IT engineer, and I have built this free site to help senior citizens navigate the harsh world of tech. Yes, older people may not be able to learn all those new technologies as quickly as young people do, but let's not forget that they are the ones who have invented the Internet, computers, laptops, and so on.


Today, many Americans aged 65 or older use the Internet and various mobile apps daily. It is true that with all the new inventions, technology can become overwhelming for them. This is where I come in. I have built this site with the goal of showing older adults how to use a wide range of Internet-based services, applications and tools, which have the potential to make their lives easier and happier. It's a non-profit project that should help many adults overcome their fear of technology.

Join the army of senior citizens who use technology to improve their lives! Check out these stats from the World Economic Forum.

70%

U.S. seniors who connect to the Internet to stay informed, connect with friends and family, shop, make travel plans, etc.

50%

Adults aged 65 and older who feel they need someone to assist them in learning and using a new technology, device or gadget.

58%

Seniors who say that technology has had a mostly positive impact on society. Three-quarters of them go online on a daily basis.

35%

Adults aged 65 or older who think that recent technologies may disrupt their privacy, invading their personal and financial security.

Simple Technology Guides for Senior Citizens

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An Introduction to Google Maps

My parents used to pack maps anytime they wanted to visit novel places, but most of us use Google Maps now. Fortunately, this simple guide will allow you to understand how the application works, and then help you make out the most of it. Let us begin!

Google Maps is a free service provided by one of the world's largest companies. To access it, use a regular computer, pointing the web browser to this address: google.com/maps. Do that, and you will see a local map; here's what I see on my PC.

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online safety

Learn How to Stay Safe Online

The Internet can be a dangerous place. Hackers use advanced cyber spying tools to get access to people's credit card information and online banking accounts, for example. According to data-alliance, the number of unique malware applications will exceed one billion in 2020. So, the World Wide Web can be scary; nevertheless, if you follow these top 10 rules, you will be able to avoid most threats.

1. Don't share personal details with your virtual friends; some of them are hackers.

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online shopping

How to Shop Using Online Stores

Online shopping makes it easy to purchase everything you need from the comfort of your home. It is known that many stores offer better prices when people do their shopping online, because this helps store owners reduce costs with rent, heat, and so on, allowing them to pass some of the savings to their customers. There are even dedicated websites which allow people to compare prices, find coupons which provide significant discounts, and more.

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How to Install and use WhatsApp

WhatsApp is a very popular instant messaging application, boasting with over two billion users. Yes, about 25% of the world's population uses this app! The fact that is 100% free and doesn't display any ads (at least, not yet) makes it a no-brainer to try it. And once you have tried it, I guarantee that you are going to love it, because it provides secure SMS-like messaging, group chats, and even audio/video calls. By making use of the power of Internet, you can call anyone, anywhere in the world.

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online safety

Beginner's Guide to Social Media

Social media can be intimidating at first, but it is all about websites and applications which allow people to communicate with each other, sharing information and content such as photos, short movies, etc. Most people use social media to keep in touch with friends and family members; according to statista.com, Facebook has over 2.7 billion users now.

There are dozens of popular social media platforms now. Some of them are used by people who want to share short text messages and links to interesting articles.

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medical

Medical Apps for Android Users

I've got a confession to make: I am an Android fan. I have owned several iPhones, and they were okay, but Samsung's top-of-the-line smartphones are fantastic! So, here are some of the best medical applications for people who own Android phones.

1. Fooducate

This app aims to help people lose weight by eating healthy food, giving them the possibility to track their workouts, calories, and more.

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