Digital Skills 4 Seniors

Walking through a bluebell wood is one of the most lovely experiences we have living here in England. Sometimes too, we are treated to a heavenly smell which makes the whole experience even more special. There is a but coming up, so be warned. BUT, I've always found it so hard to take decent photographs that are anything like the real thing. So I looked for advice:- Capturing the beauty of bluebells in the woods with your iPhone 14 Pro Max can be magical! Here are some tips to elevate your shots: 1. Timing & Lighting Golden Hour Magic: Early morning or late afternoon provides soft, warm light that enhances the bluebells' colour. Avoid Harsh Sunlight: Overhead midday light can wash out the delicate hues—opt for diffused light on cloudy days. 2. Composition & Perspective Find Leading Lines: Paths, fallen branches, or tree trunks can guide the viewer’s eye through the scene. Frame with Trees: Use trees to create a natural border that draws attention to the bluebells. Low A...

This morning I woke up to an invasion of my WhatsApp screen, well slight exaggeration it was a floating circle, and as a curious person I had to click on it! Yes, Meta have assumed I want another AI tool and so I consulted my Favourite AI, CoPilot (not biased in any way!) and asked a few questions. Q: What's that blue dot on my WhatsApp Screen? That new blue circle on WhatsApp is the Meta AI shortcut—a chatbot integrated into the app that can answer questions, generate content, and provide recommendations. It’s Meta’s version of an AI assistant, similar to ChatGPT, and has recently rolled out in the UK. Q: Is it any good? Meta AI on WhatsApp has been met with **mixed reviews**. Some users appreciate its ability to answer questions, generate content, and provide recommendations, but others find it **intrusive** and frustrating because it **cannot be removed**.   Critics say it **misunderstands queries**, contradicts itself, and lacks the refinement of other AI assistants like C...

I do love running pilot groups because they gives me an true insight into the problems that other people have, rather than me just assuming I know, which is largely based on my own experience. On Friday afternoon I'm meeting up with my good pal Derek, who has asked me to help him clean up his iPhone and simplify everything. So with  help from CoPilot (my preferred AI companion), I have put together a plan. What drives my coaching is a desire for simplicity and a passion for people of all ages to use their digital devices to enhance their happiness and wellness. The picture below illustrates a model for wellness and happiness which guides me in the ways I can help others. But, I must emphasise that it is what has guided me throughout the eight years since my lovely wife Jan died. My iPhone is far more than just for phone calls and messages, it really is my happiness companion. I start my day with a lovely relaxing meditation via Insight Timer, I see what my family are up to via Face...

Thank you kind friends for agreeing to be our pilot group in our Digital Skills 4 Seniors project. I've recorded a video to explain a little bit more of our thinking.  WHY  To help seniors find joy in the ever increasing digital world HOW Establishing a team of tech savvy seniors who are prepared to help others through smaller action learning groups Curating a regular flow of hints, tips and ideas in a suitable format for seniors Providing access to workshops, clinics and one-to-ones, either online or face-to-face to help implement the hints and tips WHAT A WhatsApp Community that 'announces' learning material Smaller Action Learning Groups that helps implement the 'announced' digital advice/ideas/skills CURRENT REALITY The tech savvy team will be Ingrid and I  The Action Learning Group will be you lovely people Once you have completed the form that Ingrid will send to you, we will prepare the first fun workshop to meet your needs We will run the project with you f...