{"id":757,"date":"2016-10-10T00:55:21","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T04:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=757"},"modified":"2016-10-10T00:55:21","modified_gmt":"2016-10-10T04:55:21","slug":"smartphone-safety-indispensable-tips-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=757","title":{"rendered":"Smartphone safety: Indispensable tips for seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/smartphone_tips.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-754\" src=\"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/smartphone_tips.jpg\" alt=\"smartphone_tips\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/smartphone_tips.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/smartphone_tips-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/smartphone_tips-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>Do you remember rotary dials, party lines and payphones? These days, the world is just a touchscreen away. The technology is fascinating, but for seniors especially, it\u2019s important to balance convenience with security and privacy precautions. The following tips will help you enjoy all the benefits smartphones offer, worry free:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be App Safe:<\/strong> From games and daily planners to health care and transportation solutions, there are apps for almost any need. But some have been designed to gain access to personal data.<\/p>\n<p>Limit risks by first, only downloading apps from trusted sources, such as Google Play and the Apple App Store, and also by choosing strong privacy settings, paying attention to permission settings, and disabling tracking features, like GPS, when not in use. And remember to keep your device operating system up-to-date so you have the latest security software.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Talk to Strangers:<\/strong> Your phone connects you with loved ones, but it can also expose you to scams and online predators.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCriminals often target seniors through text messages, emails, and social media\u00a0 promising too-good-to-be-true investments, contests, or low-cost medications,\u201d explains Shelly Smith, director of Telus Wise. \u201cTypically, these are supported with professional websites and seemingly legitimate company names, so it\u2019s no wonder they work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protect Yourself in Case of Smartphone Loss:<\/strong> Before your smartphone goes missing, you can safeguard your information in a few ways.<\/p>\n<p>Invest in a warranty program. Install software that allows you to remotely erase data \u2013 some devices already have this built in. Create strong passwords using acronyms, combinations of letters and numbers, and different cases and special characters. But what if the smartphone disappears?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImmediately contact your phone company,\u201d says Smith. \u201cThey can help you find or replace it promptly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Your smartphone opens up countless possibilities so combine these tips with common sense to stay safe while you stay connected. Learn more about smartphone safety for seniors at telus.com\/wise.<\/p>\n<p><em>www.newscanada.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you remember rotary dials, party lines and payphones? These days, the world is just a touchscreen away. 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