Technology tip of the week: Benefits of being online
Recent statistics show that around 6 million people over 50 are still offline rather than online.
This could be down to
- No motivation
- No equipment
- Simply not knowing where to start
The internet and social media provide people with a range of benefits and opportunities to empower themselves in a variety of ways. It offers you the chance to create and maintain social connections and support networks which otherwise wouldn’t be possible and you can access more information than ever before. Just doing simple and basic tasks online can be invaluable for bolstering and developing your self-confidence and social skills.
Below is a small list of what is achievable, but in reality, the possibilities are endless
- Online shopping
- Free contact with friends and family abroad
- Cheaper travel tickets
- Reviewing products before purchasing saving time and money in the long run
- Independence
- Finding information and news
- Watching TV and films
- Social chatrooms
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