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How to check a suspicious text message
A simple way to pause, check and avoid using links in a suspicious text message.
2 min read
How to recognise a phishing email
A simple checklist for pausing and checking a suspicious email before taking action.
2 min read
What is a password manager?
A beginner-friendly explanation of what a password manager does and what to think about before using one.
2 min read
Understanding two-factor authentication
An introduction to the extra account check commonly called two-factor authentication.
2 min read
Why is my Wi-Fi slow? Start with these checks
A calm first checklist for working out whether slow Wi-Fi is caused by signal, device, demand or an internet-service problem.
3 min read
A simple way to back up important files
Understand what a backup is and plan a manageable extra copy of files you would not want to lose.
2 min read
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A pre-storm-season checklist for your devices and files
A short technology checklist to work through before storm season, covering backups, power surges and what to check if you lose internet.
3 min read
What to check on your devices after a power outage
A calm order of checks for computers, modems and other devices once the power comes back on.
3 min read
A monthly website housekeeping checklist
A simple monthly check for forms, links, contact details, backups and obvious website problems.
2 min read
A pop-up says your computer is infected: what should you do?
What to do when a scary pop-up says your computer has a virus or asks you to call support.
2 min read
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10 practical guides · Seasonal
Moreton Bay storm-ready technology
A seasonal reading list for keeping important technology, files and online access more prepared before rough weather.
Useful before severe weather: it brings together checks for files, devices, internet access and small-business continuity while there is still time to prepare.
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