Technology Without the Headache
No Mumbo-Jumbo Explanations for Computers, Phones, the Internet, and Online Safety
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Technology doesn't have to feel like a battle you're losing.
If you've ever stared at your phone wondering what it wants, ignored an email because something felt off, or dreaded calling tech support — this book was written for you.
Dottie Calloway has spent decades teaching technology to older adults at senior centers, one-on-one, an hour at a time. She knows exactly where the confusion comes from, and it isn't you. It's that nobody ever explained how any of this actually works.
Technology Without the Headache fixes that — in plain language, without condescension, and without turning you into a tech expert. Dottie explains the concepts behind your devices so that when buttons move and screens change, you can still find your way.
Inside you'll find clear, practical guidance on:
How your phone, computer, Wi-Fi, and apps actually work — and how they fit together
How to stay in touch through video calls, texting, and email with confidence
How scammers think — and how to spot phone scams, phishing emails, fake texts, and subscription traps before they get you
How to handle passwords, online banking, and health information safely
What to do when something goes wrong — and when to ask for help
No jargon. No mumbo-jumbo. No talking down to you. Just the explanation you needed all along, finally delivered right.
Part of the HELP!!! Series — real answers for real problems, explained by people who've been there.
Also available in a LARGE PRINT edition.
Details
- Publication Date
- Mar 20, 2026
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781105486616
- Category
- Computers & Technology
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Dottie Calloway
Specifications
- Pages
- 190
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)
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