How to be safe online
Using the internet
Looking at how the digital world is changing the way we live and with the emergence of new apps and games every day can make the internet feel overwhelming, but there are actually only a limited number of functions apps can have.
Benefits of using the internet
Viewing
Such as streaming movies on Netflix or watching YouTube.
Playing
Such as online games or going online through gaming consoles.
Household Admin
Such as online banking, ordering the weekly shopping, etc.
Sharing
Such as social media sites like Instagram or online blogging.
Learning
Such as online courses for learning new skills or hobbies.
Socialising
Such as messaging or using social media such as Facebook or forums.
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Useful information
The internet is always evolving and as it does there are new risks emerging and new security measures that you can put in place.
Lots of websites offer useful information and are updated regularly, these are a few we can recommend.
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