Microsoft Word Technologies that changed life docx

Using Technology For Shopping
When you’re too busy or don’t want to leave home, online shopping is an easy 
way to buy what you need. You’re only a couple clicks away from getting the 
things you need thanks to the many options for online retail. There is no 
hassle and no need to make several trips to different stores. 
If you aren’t as mobile as you used to be, online shopping makes it so 
everything you need can be delivered directly to your doorstep. While we still 
encourage as 
much daily exercise as possible, it can be too hectic and even 
hazardous sometimes for seniors to be out running so many errands. 
Your average yard sale is even now online. With websites 
like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, you can browse listings from people 
in your area. These are people who are looking to get rid of their used 
furniture, clothes, appliances
, and more. Using these websites, you can view 
items based on what you need and your budget. Just like the technologies we 
listed above, these online marketplaces use secure payment methods that 
don’t require cash. 
Using Voice Assistants
If smart devices seem overwhelming to you, there may be an easy solution: 
voice assistants. These include Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple 
Siri. With a voice assistant, you can control all of the smart devices in your 
home and access the Internet by speaking voice commands. It’s as easy to use 
as having a conversation.
When it comes to shopping, these devices allow you to create a shopping list 
out loud and then have it automatically transferred to your phone. This makes 
the whole process easier for seniors with mobility issues with writing or who 
would rather speak out loud than make a list on a phone. Many of these 
devices even integrate directly with online shops. With the Amazon Alexa, you 
can immediately make Amazon purchases without ever having to go online. 
To make everything in your home easier 
to access, you can integrate your 
voice assistant with any smart device to make it accessible via your voice. If 
your home needs temperature adjusting or you want to turn some lights off, 
you can do it all through a series of simple voice commands. 

---

They’re also handy to have inside your home for one of the most basic uses of 
the Internet – finding information. All you need to do is ask your voice 
assistant a question, and it will give you an answer found online. 
Most phones these days are also equipped with different versions of voice 
assistants. If you’re hesitant about purchasing a unique voice assistant device, 
try testing out the software that lives on your phone. You can ask it to set 
reminders and alerts through your phone without having to search through 
settings. For seniors, voice recognition software can significantly improve the 
ability to live independently by making everyday tasks easier, aiding with 
medication reminders, and simply providing a more accessible, intuitive way 
to use technology.