My Father Never Used an ATM
A decorated WWII fighter pilot, afraid of a keyboard. Bill Leighty explores fear, courage,
and technology across two generations of men in his family
Tech Savvy Seniors
Nobody Touches Anything in Here But Me
Bill Leighty shares the story of his nineteenth-floor home office sanctuary — where he wrestles with technology alone, on his own terms, and almost always wins.
School’s Never Out: The Best Online Learning Platforms for Senior Men
The internet has made lifelong learning more accessible than at any point in human history — and senior men are taking advantage of it in growing numbers. Whether you want to finally learn Spanish, master woodworking, study history, pick up
Never Get Lost, Never Go Unnoticed: Why GPS Is Essential for Senior Men on the Move
GPS technology for older adults has matured far beyond turn-by-turn directions. Today’s GPS devices and apps can track location in real time, alert family members if a senior strays from a safe zone, and help emergency services find someone who’s
Make Your Home Work for You: A Senior Man’s Guide to Setting Up a Smart Home
A smart home isn’t just a tech enthusiast’s toy — for senior men, it’s a practical tool for safety, comfort, and independence. Voice-controlled lighting, smart thermostats, video doorbells, medication reminders, fall detection sensors — the technology that makes a home
AI Is Not Science Fiction: How Artificial Intelligence Can Actually Improve a Senior Man’s Life
Artificial intelligence sounds like something from a movie — until you realize it’s already running your email spam filter, powering the voice on your phone, and helping your doctor read your scans. For senior men, AI isn’t a threat or
Why Your Step Count Is Wrong and How to Fix It: A Senior Man’s Guide to Health App Troubleshooting
You put in the miles, but your health app says otherwise. For senior men who rely on step-tracking apps to monitor their activity and stay motivated, inaccurate counts aren’t just annoying — they undermine the whole point of having the
Your Money at a Glance: How the Pulse Financial App Helps Senior Men Manage Smarter
Managing money in retirement requires a level of visibility and discipline that paper statements and annual reviews simply can’t provide. Financial apps have changed this — and for senior men willing to give them a try, the Pulse Financial App
Help Is Available: Where Senior Men Can Find Friendly, Reliable Tech Support
Technology problems are frustrating at any age — but for senior men who didn’t grow up with computers, a frozen screen or a hacked account can feel genuinely alarming. The good news is that help is more available than ever,
Go Anywhere from Your Living Room: VR Travel for Senior Men
Virtual reality has moved well beyond gaming — and for senior men whose mobility, health, or finances make physical travel difficult, it offers something genuinely remarkable: the ability to stand on the rim of the Grand Canyon, walk through the
Learn to Code at 70? Why Coding Is One of the Best Things Senior Men Can Do for Their Brains
Coding might be the last thing most senior men would consider taking up — but the case for it is surprisingly strong. Learning to write even basic code engages the brain in ways that few other activities match: it requires
Gear Up: The 10 Best Tech Gadgets Every Senior Man Should Know About in 2025
Technology has never been more useful for older adults — or more overwhelming. The gap between what’s available and what most senior men actually use is enormous, and that gap represents a real loss: of safety, convenience, health monitoring, and