Download AARP Magazine & Bulletin for offline reading on a computer

[VictorTango76]

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. 🙄

[AARPConsumerCare]

@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.

[ERROR404]

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").

[AARPConsumerCare]

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. 

[givens314]

Thanks, it works!

[truthskr]

There appear to be MANY who would like a PDF copy of the publication....why is this not happening.

[ta3254]

AARP isn’t interested in the needs of its members. I want the pdf version also. Much easier to read. Don’t hold your breath.

[DavidJ440038]

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.

[AARPConsumerCare]

@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.

[givens314]

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.

[DavidJ440038]

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.

[AARPConsumerCare]

We appreciate your feedback and will share it with our team, @givens314. - Diana G.

[ta3254]

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.

[DavidJ440038]

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.

[rfdembek]

Also I don't want to have to learn yet another interface.  I read ALL my newspapers and magazines in PDF format.  

[AARPConsumerCare]

@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.

[rfdembek]

PLEASE MAKE THE PDF VERSIONS AVAILABLE AGAIN !!!!!

[rfdembek]

The online version you've provided is nice but I would still prefer the PDF version to download.  It is MUCH easier and faster for me to read the PDF version using the familiar Acrobat interface.  I don't need to learn yet another interface.  Please provide the PDF versions to us again.  Shouldn't companies should be providing what their customers want, not what they think is best.  

[AARPConsumerCare]

@rfdembek I appreciate your input and I understand that you'd prefer the PDF versions of the publications. I have taken note of your comment for our team to review. Please let me know if you need anything else, I'm here to help!  - Janelle M.

[heiby]

The PDF version isn’t for the convenience of the team at AARP.  It’s for the convenience of the members. PDF is a standard format that lets us read on the device and with the application WE choose. Team hubris thinking that they know better than us how we should read the magazine and bulletin is not appropriate or appreciated.

[ta3254]

Couldn’t agree more.

[ERROR404]

Good question! Usually if it ain't broke don't fix it. AARP did not get that memo.

[Tempest332]

Unfortunately only go back 1 year, it would beat clipping copying or scanning, from the issues I have before i found this feature. 

Clutter I don't need either, I'm just becoming too lazy to stop the mail version, Ill have to figure that out someday. 

Always asks for my phone # when I log in here.

[AARPJanelleM]

@VictorTango76  Thank you for being a member! I invite you to visit AARP The Magazine at aarpmagazine.org or AARP Bulletin at bulletin.aarp.org to view published content online.

I was also able to stop delivery of your AARP Bulletin and AARP Magazine and they will stop being delivered to you within 4-6 weeks due to pre-printed mailing labels. 

[Tempest332]

Any way to go back further than a year in the archives?  

[AARPJanelleM]

@Tempest332 Are you using the app or the website? The issues on the Publications app go back to 2018. Check out the app here: https://www.aarp.org/publications-app/  Also, if you're looking for something specific, you might be able to find references to popular articles by searching the press center at press.aarp.org. I'm always here to help!

[pk9905]

You sound like an AI. The responses are always the same. Are you an AI?

[Tempest332]

Website is no longer working for either viewing or downloading current or past issues, page appears to be "ghosted" out with a cheerio circle rotating in the center of the screen, like not loading up... can see the page, just ghosted dark & not clickable. 

Been like this for several weeks at least now. 

Edit:  It works in MS Edge, but not in Chrome. 

[Tempest332]

App? like for a Phone, I don't have a smart cell phone (& have no plans on ever getting one) , strictly use a PC.  I've been a member since '18 had some issues I would like to clip a few articles.  I thought it would just be easier to have a pdf copy on the publication, thanks for your response.   

[AARPJanelleM]

@Tempest332 Thank you for being a valued part of our family for years! I'm sorry that the issues don't go that far back online. If you'd like me to see if we have replacement paper copies available to mail out, just let me know which issues you are looking for and I can check. 

[Tempest332]

I have them laying around "here & there", that's the problem, trying to eliminate some of clutter.   

Would recycle (though our recycling has recently gone by the wayside due to the current inflation - so much for green initiatives), or take them to my public library  magazine exchange. 

Are the pdf copies availability on the PC area only available within a rolling window?  i.e. the last year. 

I know we are being "forced" into this "Smart Phone" culture. I went to look for a replacement for my small 25 year old + microwave (that has served me very well) over the weekend, & I see many are now "app compatible", have we all gone mad?

99% of the calls I get on my mobile are from telemarketing, I even had to remove outgoing & incoming texts as it was a constant stream of phishing junk.  Why should I be paying to receive this, it's become an incoming marketing vessel (the phone company should be paying me to carry it).