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Download AARP Magazine & Bulletin for offline reading on a computer
Is there a way to download the AARP Magazine and AARP Bulletin for offline reading on a computer? I have downloaded them on my smartphone and someday I may actually find where they were downloaded to and what format they were downloaded in (PDF, etc.).
If there is a way to download to a computer, is there a way to stop the paper delivery so there would be no need to recycle them?
Thanks in advance for any assistance. 🙄
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TO DOWNLOAD: Click on one of these links for the bulletin or magazine. Then click on VIEW MAGAZINE to open the PDF version in a browser. Then you can download. Works for me on a PC with Chrome browser.
https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/aarp-bulletin-current-issue/
https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/aarp-the-magazine-current-issue/
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This doesnt work anymore. I just spent 2 hours trying to figure out how to download as PDFs, only to find that you can no longer. It is ridiculous that the ability to download as PDFs had been removed. Because of this sole frustration, i will not be renewing my AARP membership.
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We hope you stay with us, @DavidJ440038. I can totally understand your concern. You can view and save the publications in PDF format through the AARP Publications app. If you haven't downloaded the app, please check this article: https://aarp.info/3DBq8Ja - Diana G.
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Thanks for implementing the download capability. I now find that I can download the current and maybe some (how many?) of the past issues to my Android phone. They are stored (with file names 224846.pdf and 224910.pdf) in
This PC\<phone name>\Internal storage
\Android\data\org.aarp.publications\files\Pdfs
But what I really would like to do is to store it on my PC disk and view it on my 24" portrait monitor. Is there an easier way to do this other than to download to my phone, find it then transfer to my PC? Thanks
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You're welcome, @rfdembek. You can download as many issues as your device allows, depending on your storage capacity. Once you download the PDF version from the AARP Publications app, you can share it to your email and open it in any other device. - Diana G.
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While I'm glad to be able to download the PDFs I have to question your approach requiring an app and storing the downloaded files with obtuse names e.g., 223468.pdf instead of something more user friendly like AARP Mag 2024 06-07.pdf. And they are stored in a place that is hard to find. by someone other than a systems programmer. I would like to view the magazines on my PC with large display, not a phone! If you are interested in making things most usable by your customers (who pay your salary) why not make a list of the magazines available on a web page so magazines could be downloaded easily to a computer with a simple right click and store. Right now I doubt that most of your audience will be able to download the magazines.
Seriously?!?! "Get the app" is not an acceptable answer. I shouldn't have to have a smartphone in order to download things to my computer. I shouldn't have to have a smartphone at all! Will not renew next year if this isn't fixed by then. And yes, "fixed" is the right word. This is a bug.
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@ta3254 Now you can take your favorite AARP content with you wherever you go! AARP members can download the free AARP Publications app and get instant access to all your favorite issues of AARP The Magazine, the AARP Bulletin, and AARP's niche newsletters from your smartphone and tablet. Go to aarp.org/publications-app for more information. Let me know if I can help! Jodee R.
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This is a horrible change. I preferred reading from the PDFs. Now I cannot see the additional advertisements on the online version nor is it accommodating to my vision issues. It makes my brain hurt. Please allow PDFs for those of us that prefer to visually enjoy this publication.
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@sholtsberg Thanks for letting us know, I have taken note of your comment. You may be interested in checking out the AARP Publications app where you can get instant access to all your favorite issues of AARP The Magazine, the AARP Bulletin, and AARP's niche newsletters from your smartphone and tablet. Learn more here: https://aarp.info/3y7ZCFh - Janelle M.
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The AARP "App" is horrible. Gets a low rating-it deserves...when log in-am told to get a verification code sent to a landline-how stupid is that? And the App wants me to change my password....again stupid....AARP: one step forward (Sr Planet) two step back (the "App").
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Hello @ERROR404, I'm deeply sorry to hear about the frustration our AARP app has caused you. We're always looking for ways to improve your online security. If you use My Account on http://aarp.org?cmp=SNO-LITHIUM---&socialid=14832990895 or AARP Rewards, you will be prompted to secure your account by verifying your phone number. You can receive a phone call or text with a code to verify your information. However, the app only offers the option to receive a text via your mobile number. Here is a helpful article with more information about it: https://aarp.info/3imfywq. We appreciate your feedback, as we are always looking for ways to improve what we offer to our members. - Daniela R.
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@ta3254 Thank you for letting us know. I understand that you'd like to read PDF versions of the membership publications. I have notated your feedback for our team to review and if you'd like to explore the current options to read the publications digitally, I invite you to visit our site here: https://help.aarp.org/s/article/read-publications-online?cmp=SNO-LITHIUM---&socialid=14828458789. Let me know if there's anything I can do, I'm here to help! - Janelle M.
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I don't know why you can't provide both formats. There is so much more you can do with the PDF versions. For one you can download it to many different devices with larger screens, than what an app provides. I have always read and saved each issue on my Kindel Scribe or my 14' pad, but now I can't do that. It would be very helpful to keep the PDF format.
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Yes I have the app and I can read them that way, even though I prefer to read with a bigger screen than my cell phone. Why can't that access like the old pdf 's still be available though? Your new way is much less user friendly and if I wish to save an article much less user friendly. Progress I guess.
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@ta3254 I understand what you're saying. Have you had an opportunity to click the links in the help article to view the publication issues online? While we no longer have the PDF formats available, the publications can be opened in a web browser window on your PC or other device. You can go to aarp.org/magazine or aarp.org/bulletin to select a publication to view. If you wish to save a publication, you could bookmark the link and save it to your browser. - Janelle M.
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