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Meet Shulini, one of our TechPals Fellows! 👋

Shulini was drawn to TechPals by the opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to work that has a meaningful impact. With an interest in communication, she’s excited to build her skills in areas like outreach and engagement.

What stood out to her about TechPals was the combination of hands-on experience and a practical mission: helping older adults feel more comfortable and confident with technology. 💡

Looking for meaningful experience of your own? Learn more about the TechPals Fellowship at TechPals.org/fellowship.

Follow @techpals_org and @techpals_tips to keep up with our work!

#CommunityOutreach #TechForGood #DigitalInclusion #CommunicationSkills #DigitalConfidence by @techpals_org

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Think you know tech? 💡 Some of its most interesting stories are hiding in the little things we use every day.

From emojis to webcams to alarm clocks, swipe through for a few surprising tech facts you might not have heard before. 📱☕⏰

Which one surprised you the most?

Follow @techpals_tips and @techpals_org for more simple, interesting tech tips and facts.

Making the digital world easier, one tip at a time.

#TechFacts #TechnologyHistory #FunFacts #DigitalLiteracy #TechTips by @techpals_org

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Ziyanah is passionate about making technology practical, accessible, and easier for people to understand. Her experience creating educational resources and turning complicated information into clear guidance made TechPals’ mission especially meaningful to her.

She’s also explored ways to use AI in her own work and is interested in how new technology can empower people and solve real-world problems—especially when it’s designed with accessibility in mind.

Learn more about the TechPals Fellowship at TechPals.org/fellowship.

Follow @techpals_org and @techpals_tips for more from TechPals!

#AccessibleTechnology #DigitalLiteracy #AIForGood #TechForGood #DigitalInclusion by @techpals_org

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4 days ago

The longer we live, the more there is to discover. 💙

New experiences, new connections — and yes, new technology too.

Follow @techpals_tips for simple tips to make technology a little easier.

#AgingIsBeautiful #InspirationalQuotes #LifelongLearning #TechTips #TechConfidence by @techpals_org

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8 days ago

Meet Jhadelyn, one of our TechPals Fellows! 👋

As a marketing student with experience in campus leadership, Jhadelyn came to TechPals looking to build her skills while contributing to a meaningful mission.

Through roles in her campus organizations, she’s gained experience managing social media, creating promotional content, and communicating with different audiences. She was especially drawn to TechPals because it brings together technology, communication, and community support to help older adults feel more confident and connected online. 💡

Interested in putting your skills to work for a good cause? Learn more about the TechPals Fellowship at TechPals.org/fellowship.

Follow @techpals_org and @techpals_tips for more from TechPals!

#DigitalMarketing #TechForGood #CommunityImpact #DigitalConfidence #SocialMediaMarketing by @techpals_org

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13 days ago

Want to keep important iPhone text messages easy to find? 📌 You can pin your favorite conversations to the top of the Messages app in just a few seconds.

Here’s how to pin a text conversation on iPhone:

1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. If you’re inside a text thread, tap the back arrow to return to your list of conversations.
3. Find the conversation you want to pin.
4. Press and hold the conversation.
5. Tap “Pin.”

That conversation will now stay at the top of your iPhone Messages app, making important texts easier to find. 📱

Save or share this iPhone tip with someone who might find it helpful!

Follow @techpals_tips for simple iPhone tips, smartphone help, and easy tech tutorials—and @techpals_org for more resources that make technology easier to use.

Making the digital world easier, one tip at a time. 💡

#iPhoneTips #iPhoneHelp #AppleMessages #TechTips #SmartphoneTips by @techpals_org

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16 days ago

Meet Courtney, one of our TechPals Fellows! 📱✨

Courtney joined TechPals with an interest in using her skills to support a meaningful mission and help make technology more approachable and accessible for everyone.

During her time with TechPals, she’s helped with our social media engagement, supporting our efforts to connect with more people and grow our online community.

Want to put your skills toward a good cause? Learn more about the TechPals Fellowship at TechPals.org/fellowship.

Follow @techpals_org and @techpals_tips to keep up with what we’re working on!

#SocialMedia #TechForGood #DigitalOutreach #CommunityBuilding #DigitalInclusion by @techpals_org

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18 days ago

Think you know tech? 🤔 You might be surprised by these!

From wooden computer mice to a keyboard designed with speed in mind, technology has a lot of unexpected history behind it.

Swipe through to discover 4 tech facts you may not have known! 💡

Which one surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!

Follow @techpals_tips and @techpals_org for more simple tech tips and interesting facts.

Making the digital world easier, one tip at a time.

#TechFacts #TechnologyHistory #ComputerFacts #DidYouKnow #TechTips by @techpals_org

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Meet Andrea, one of our TechPals Fellows! 👋💻

Andrea is a student at Tufts University who joined TechPals with a passion for making technology more approachable across generations. Inspired by seeing her grandparents navigate an increasingly digital world, she believes younger generations can play an important role in helping bridge the technology gap.

At TechPals, Andrea has been putting that mission into action by contributing to our blog and helping us create useful, accessible technology resources for our community.

Interested in using your skills to make a difference? Apply to join our nationwide network of Fellows at TechPals.org/fellowship.

Follow @techpals_org and @techpals_tips for more from our team and simple tech help! 💡

#DigitalLiteracy #TechEducation #TechForGood #CommunityImpact #CollegeStudents by @techpals_org

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22 days ago

🤯 Fun fact: Before it was known as the hashtag (#), this symbol had another name: octothorpe!

While "hashtag" became popular with social media, "octothorpe" was a term used long before platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) existed. Whether you call it a hashtag, pound sign, number sign, or octothorpe, it's a small symbol with a surprisingly big history.

Did you already know this one? Let us know in the comments! 👇

#TechPals #TechTip #DidYouKnow #DigitalLiteracy #FunFact by @techpals_org

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Welcome Christian to TechPals! 👋

Christian joins us from Houston, TX, with a personal connection to our mission of helping older adults navigate technology with confidence. Having helped older family members learn new technology, he understands both the challenges and the importance of staying safe, connected, and engaged in today’s digital world. Those experiences have strengthened his patience, adaptability, and commitment to supporting others—qualities that will make a meaningful impact throughout his TechPals Fellowship.

We’re excited to have Christian on the team as we continue empowering older adults, families, and caregivers through technology education and digital literacy support.

Interested in becoming a TechPals Fellow? Apply today: techpals.org/fellowship

Welcome to the TechPals community, Christian! 💙

#TechPals #DigitalInclusion #DigitalLiteracy #TechnologyForSeniors #CommunityImpact by @techpals_org

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2 months ago

"The person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."

Trying new technology can feel intimidating, but every click, tap, and question is part of the learning process. Mistakes aren't setbacks—they're how we build confidence and discover new skills.

What's one new piece of technology you've learned to use recently? Share your experience in the comments! 👇

#TechPals #QuoteOfTheDay #DigitalConfidence #LifelongLearning #Technology by @techpals_org

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