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- Learn articleAccounts, passwords and backups
What is a password manager?
A beginner-friendly explanation of what a password manager does and what to think about before using one.
- Glossary termAccounts, passwords and backups
Password manager
An app or service that stores your passwords in a protected vault and can create long, unique passwords for each account.
- Learn articleAccounts, passwords and backups
How to create stronger, unique passwords
A practical approach to passwords that reduces reuse without expecting you to remember everything.
- Journey6 step journey
Strengthen your account security
A calm beginner pathway for using stronger passwords, two-factor authentication and recovery planning.
- ServiceService page
Online Safety
Help with scams, passwords, account protection and safer everyday use of online services.
- Learn articleAccounts, passwords and backups
Where to keep two-factor authentication backup codes
How to store recovery codes so two-factor authentication does not lock you out later.
- Learn articleSmall business technology
The five technology details every small business should record
A simple inventory for important providers, accounts and devices without writing down passwords.
- Learn articleArtificial intelligence
What not to paste into a public AI tool
A practical privacy checklist before putting text, files or screenshots into an AI assistant.
- Glossary termOnline safety, scams and privacy
Two-factor authentication
A sign-in method that requires two different forms of verification.
- Learn articleInternet and home networks
What to do when one device will not connect to Wi-Fi
Safe first checks when one phone, tablet or computer will not join Wi-Fi but other devices work.
- Learn articleDevices and everyday software
What computer updates do and when to install them
Understand security updates, feature updates and driver updates so update prompts feel less mysterious.
- Learn articleOnline safety, scams and privacy
How to check a suspicious text message
A simple way to pause, check and avoid using links in a suspicious text message.
- Learn articleOnline safety, scams and privacy
How to recognise a phishing email
A simple checklist for pausing and checking a suspicious email before taking action.
- Learn articleOnline safety, scams and privacy
Understanding two-factor authentication
An introduction to the extra account check commonly called two-factor authentication.
- Learn articleSmall business technology
What to do before a staff member or contractor leaves
A simple offboarding checklist for small businesses without a formal IT department.
- Learn articleDevices and everyday software
What to do when an app stops responding
A calm first response when an app freezes, hangs or will not close normally.
- Learn articleWebsites and digital presence
Who owns your domain name?
A small-business checklist for checking who controls the domain name your website and email rely on.