Bill Borland wrote:
And that doesn't even begin to consider that the elderly might have
poor eyesight, arthritic fingers, various other defects (I note that
the OP holds a "disabled" Freedom Pass) making it difficult to use a
computer.

My brother asked for a laptop for his 70th birthday. He had never usd a
keyboard before - nor even a typewriter - and has various problems with
hands and fingers after a lifetime of driving for a living. He is
getting there with the internet. Voice recognition (eg "OK Google") is
still not Science-Fiction-style colloquially perfect but it's a boon for
those who are willing to try.

--
Robin
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