Missed Mother's Day? No problem. Father's Day is around the corner? Sweat it not.
Ever played the role of tech support for either parent? Google's got you -- with easy-to-digest, two-minute, how-to videos. Tech Support Care Packages for parents. Genius.
Mom/Dad: Hi, do you have a second to help me with the computers?
You: I sure do. What's up?
Mom/Dad: How can I make the Tweeters look bigger on my screen?? .... And how can I check if this nice Nigerian prince is really needing this much money from me? I mean, how does he know my email address?
You (typing furiously to pull up Google's Tech Support page): Tell you what, Mom. I'm sending you an email that will help you with both those problems, ok? Meanwhile, how's Mom/Dad/Dog/Neighbor?
It's all quite easy: users address the email to Mom or Dad, pick whether they are shocked/impressed/worried/jazzed about the parents' computer interests and then choose which videos will be the most help.
U.S. & World
Here's one about phishing emails: