Tech Basics

A calm, step-by-step guide to listening to podcasts on an iPhone, iPad or Android phone, with free Australian shows from the ABC to try first.

A calm, plain-English guide for older Australians on using Facebook and setting up the privacy options that matter most.

A calm, plain-English guide to editing and organising photos on an iPhone or Android phone, from cropping and brightening to albums, deleting safely and backing up.

Setting up a free Gmail account in Australia, explained in plain English with simple step-by-step screens.

Simple, plain-English tips to search Google well: the right words, quotation marks, local searches, voice search, the AI summary, and spotting scam ads.

A calm, plain-English guide to getting directions, reading the traffic colours, and using Street View on Google Maps, written for older Australians.

The real, named ways older Australians can save on mobile plans, home internet, phones and computers, including Seniors Card, concession card and refurbished device options, with a state-by-state guide.

AI is already in phones, tablets, search engines and online tools. This simple Australia guide explains what AI means, how it can help seniors, and how to use it safely.

Find free and low-cost technology help for seniors in Australia, including libraries, online safety support, digital skills programmes and family setup tips.

A clear, plain-English explanation of what Wi-Fi is and how to connect to it, written for older Australians and their families.