Tech for Everyday Life
What voice-activated tool can set reminders, tell the weather, and even control smart home devices
What is Alexa or Google Assistant
If a website is asking for your credit card number, what should you check in the URL to make sure it’s safe
What is “https://” at the beginning of the website
What is the name of the app that allows you to make free video calls to iPhone users
What is FaceTime
What app can remind you to take your medications on time
What is Medisafe or Pill Reminder
If you forget your grocery list at home, what app can you use to create and access digital lists from anywhere
What is Google Keep or Evernote
This tool automatically fills in secure passwords for different websites so you don’t have to remember them all
What is a password manager
What app can you use on both Android and iPhone to video call family and friends for free
What is WhatsApp or Zoom
What feature on smartwatches can track your steps and daily activity to keep you moving
What is a pedometer or step counter
What built-in smartphone feature allows you to magnify small text, like medication bottles or receipts
What is the Magnifier feature
You receive a phone call from someone claiming you won a prize but must pay a fee. What should you do
What is hang up—it’s a scam!
If you struggle to type on your phone, what tool allows you to send a text by speaking?
What is voice-to-text
If you have trouble sleeping, what type of app can play calming sounds or guided meditation
What is a sleep or meditation app like Calm or Headspace
This type of TV device lets you stream shows and movies from the internet instead of cable
What is a Roku, Fire Stick, or Apple TV
This smartphone setting allows you to protect your personal data in case your phone is lost or stolen
What is “Find My iPhone” or “Find My Device”
If you want to share family photos with a group instantly, what type of online storage service can you use
What is Google Photos or iCloud
If you need to check your heart rate or oxygen levels, what wearable device can help
What is a smartwatch or fitness tracker like Fitbit or Apple Watch
If you lose your phone at home, what phrase can you say to make it ring—even if it’s on silent
What is “Hey Siri” or “Hey Google”
What free service lets you check if an unknown phone number is likely a scam or spam
What is Truecaller or Nomorobo
What kind of device can display digital photo albums that update automatically with new pictures from family members
What is a smart digital frame
If you need a doctor’s appointment but don’t want to leave home, what service lets you video chat with a healthcare provider
What is Telehealth or Teladoc