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In the late 90s, our household computer mouse broke. Now, that might not sound like a big deal, but there was no such thing as a cheap mouse. No $5 Amazon special to tide us over. So I simply had to ...

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Learning is a life-long process. Yet if you're someone who always loves learning or wants to pick up a new, specific skill, then cost might be a problem. However, there are lots of free website out ...

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The residents at Brookdale Senior Living have a wealth of wisdom, but there are some gaps in that knowledge. Most notably: how do you work a cell phone? Everything from turning on devices to receiving ...

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

Dear Annie: I am 74 years old. Back in my 40s, I tried learning an up-and-coming new skill: how to use a computer. Well, my attempts were fruitless. I could never figure it out. My wife tried teaching ...

I can’t express enough how absolutely terrible this course is. If you really want to learn how to build a PC, look elsewhere. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...