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12 Easy Solutions For All Your Parent's Technology Problems

You can be helpful without being tech support all the time. And GEICO's here to help when you want to be saving money on car insurance!

Problem 1:

Solution: Have them download the app Silver Surf.

Problem 2:

Solution: Download Dragon Dictation so they can speak their texts and emails instead of typing.

Cramped keyboard no more!

Problem 3:

Solution: Get them a phone case that doubles as an extra battery.

No matter what model their smartphone is, there are plenty of options for battery-charging cases.

Problem 4:

Solution: Get them the Cozi app so they can keep track of everyone’s activities and appointments.

Problem 5:

Solution: Purchase an app like Tile, which uses Bluetooth to track their keys, their wallet, or anything they want!

Even better: They can press on any Tile to make their phone ring, in case they can't find it! So it even works both ways. :)

Problem 6:

Solution: With Urban Dictionary, they'll be up to speed on the newest lingo you use!

Problem 7:

Solution: Download WhatsApp for the whole family so you can leave each other voice messages instead!

Problem 8:

Solution: Let FastCustomer go on hold for them and automatically call their phone when it's time to speak to someone.

Problem 9:

Solution: Let Waze give them up-to-the-minute updates on traffic before they head out!

Speed traps? Rubbernecking? Traffic congestion? NO PROBLEM.

Problem 10:

Solution: Get them a subscription to Groovebook so they'll receive a monthly flip-book of all the pictures on their phone.

The pages are perforated so they can neatly tear the pictures out to use for something else!

Problem 11:

Solution: Get them RetailMeNot so they'll have thousands of coupons available in their phone.

No more coupon-clipping!

Problem 12:

Solution: Teach your parents to Shazam it!

Even when your mother calls at the worst possible time, you still answer the phone. It’s what you do.

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