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Gluu Society is the Canadian nonprofit on a mission to help older adults learn to use technology to stay happy, healthy & connected. We make it stick 😉
You could spend a lifetime learning how to use technology. Or use our resources to figure out the essentials in a few hours.
Be online with confidence. Learn exactly how to keep your data away from cybercriminals. And, have a plan to follow if your information has been part of a data breach.
Technology affects your whole life. Get trusted information, reviews, resources, and support. We help you learn what devices are worth you time and money, and show you how to use them to stay happy, healthy & connected.
Online classes Start again this Fall.
New courses for Android and Apple mobile devices will begin again this Fall. Topics include digital security for mobile devices and computers, learn to use your device, figure out what device to buy, and get prepared for traveling with your technology.
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Your membership gives you free access to all of our courses and other online learning resources.
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Browse our website for other online learning resources to continue your digital skills learning journey. Starting Fall 2022, choose a course from our growing list and use any internet connected device to progress through the lessons at your own pace.
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Our courses include video lessons, step-by-step instructions & printable learning resources. We provide all the materials you need to succeed.
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Each course remembers what you’ve learned and shows your progress to keep you motivated. Get Certificates and Badges for course completion and share what you've accomplished.
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Use the Gluu Blog to boost your learning. Our posts keep you up on the latest tech news, technology trends, and digital security information. We also share reviews on the apps and gadgets the Gluu Crew is testing out. Tap on a post to get started.
Never use tissues, paper towels, or course materials to clean any device screen. Gently polish the screen with a dry microfibre cloth instead. Use a damp cloth if needed.
Turning Wi-Fi off to silence your device can make it impossible to use Find My services to locate that device should it be lost or stolen. Consider using the Do Not Disturb option instead.
Only connect to public Wi-Fi networks with names you know—check with someone working at that location to be sure. Remember, entering a password to access a Wi-Fi network doesn't mean it's secure.
To see if your email has been part of a data breach, go to haveibeenpwned.com—this trusted website will safely check. If your email has been part of a breach, check out our Digital Security course.
Update the operating system (OS) on all of your devices. This is a necessary protection to keep cybercriminals away from your data. Not sure how to do that? Take one of our Essentials courses, search on Google for instructions, or reach out to your manufacturer for help.
Avoid charging your mobile device to 100%. These batteries age faster if they are always charging. A rough guideline is to keep within the sweet spot of 40% and 80%-that means no charging overnight, every night.
