For Families

How to Set Up a New Phone for Your Parent

5 min read March 1, 2025

A step-by-step guide for adult children setting up a new smartphone for an aging parent.

Free

Windows 11 Users: Keep Windows Update On as Microsoft Rolls Out Secure Boot Fixes

Microsoft said on July 28 that Secure Boot certificate updates are still rolling out through normal Windows Update. Most home users do not need to panic or chase strange instructions - just keep updates turned on and let Windows do the work.

Free

Apple Just Issued iPhone and iPad Security Fixes - Update Your Device This Week

Apple released iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 on July 27 with a long list of security fixes, including issues involving sensitive data, web content, and app behavior. If your iPhone or iPad is eligible, this is a good week to install the update.

Free

If a Caller Says You Won a Lottery But Must Pay Fees First, Hang Up

A July 22 Justice Department case is a fresh reminder of an old scam: criminals call older adults claiming they won a lottery, then demand taxes or fees before the prize can be released. Real prizes do not work that way.