Tech Assist For Seniors

Online Safety, Scams & Security

Guides to help seniors stay safe online, recognize common scams, and protect personal information while using the internet and email.

Why Remote Tech Help Often Fails Older Adults

Why Remote Tech Help Often Fails Older Adults

Remote tech help sounds convenient. Someone connects to your computer, moves the mouse, clicks a few things, and the problem appears to be fixed. But in my experience working with older adults, remote help often causes more confusion, more anxiety, and more risk than it solves. Many seniors tell me they feel uncomfortable when someone […]

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How I Secured My Facebook Account After Login Alerts

How I Secured My Facebook Account After Login Alerts

How I Secured My Facebook Account After Login Alerts During the last week of December 2025, I started getting alerts from Facebook saying someone was trying to log into my account. One attempt came from Kenya. Another came from Mexico. Facebook blocked them, but seeing those notifications immediately made me uneasy. My Facebook account is

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