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    YouTube for Seniors

    A free library of how-to videos.

    1. Search

    Open the app. Tap the magnifying glass. Type a topic or person.

    2. Subscribe

    Found a channel you like? Tap Subscribe. New videos show up in your feed.

    3. Captions

    Tap the CC button. Captions help if audio is hard to follow.

    4. Slow it down

    Tap the gear icon, Playback speed. 0.75x makes complex tutorials easier.

    5. Skip ads

    YouTube Premium ($14/month) removes ads, lets you download videos for offline.

    6. Skip clickbait

    Stick to known channels: AARP, Apple Support, Microsoft, How-To Geek.

    Cast YouTube to your TV using a Chromecast or Apple TV — bigger screen, easier to follow.

    YouTube for Seniors — Senior Guide — TekSure