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How can I make computer useful and fun for my grandfather?

I just got my grandfather a new computer. How can I make that computer useful and fun?

samanthaone Mon 29/09/08 08:36

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rojash
Mon 29/09/08
08:58

errm, shouldn't you have worked that out BEFORE you got him a computer?

daffy654
Mon 29/09/08
09:01

What are his interests,is he ex-military? If so you could find him a list of sites with military history etc. and put them in his favourites.Any subjects that interest him you could do the same for. How about signing him up to evening classes for computer use,most areas do them now for the older generation so that they are able to find their way around the internet etc without getting into difficulties.

mrs.chappie
Mon 29/09/08
09:03

I make my own greetings cards on the computer, and often use a photograph which is relevant to the recipient of the card.

It's good to be able to personalise cards in this way, and the cards are always very well received!

sandmaster
Mon 29/09/08
15:13

As an over 60 - I suggest you introduce him to the internet and the www. Also friends reunited. You may need to be patient whilst he gets to grips with it but he should have fun.
Also he may like to start tracing the family history.

parkesquay
Mon 29/09/08
17:17

You might get him to have a look at the 'jackielawson' electronic card(cards for every occaision). I use this site especially at Xmas time. Not only great fun for the card openers/receivers but will give a good idea of the practical uses of the internet world .

You may also find that by making his favourite newspaper his 'homepage' he will not only save money by not buying the paper but this will probably more than pay for his internet subscription.

snagged
Mon 29/09/08
17:18

Get him to join here :-)

parkesquay
Mon 29/09/08
17:26

I should probably have added such things as being able to use SKYPE to talk to anywhere in the world for free or being able to go away and check emails anywhere in the world(obviously assuming internet available.
There is probably a local course on computers(usually free)for Silver Surfers.

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