Get FREE online digital training!
If you need to learn or update your digital skills, there are lots of organisations that offer free training:
- Digital Inclusion – Voluntary Norfolk
- Barclays Eagles
- Future Learn
- Learn My Way
- Lloyds Bank Academy
- Make it Click
Top digital tips
Stay safe online
- Make sure your internet connection is secured and password protected
- When connecting to a public Wi-Fi connection, remember you have no control of the security setting - do not use for confidential information, such as accessing your online bank account
- Do not click on links that you are unsure off. HMRC or your bank will never ask you to disclose PIN numbers etc
- Install all current updates as soon as they come through
- Use an antivirus and firewall, and keep them up to date
- Choose strong passwords
- Make online purchases on secure sites. You can identify secure sites by looking for an address that starts with https:
- Do not post personal information online – address, email address or mobile number
- Never give out your passwords
- Keep a healthy balance - it is easy to spend more time online than you intend to, instead of seeing friends and family
Get the best broadband deal
Check broadband deals on a price comparison website to make sure you get the best value for money:
What digital device do I need?
There are lots of ways to connect to the internet. Here are some pros and cons of different digital devices:
| For | Against | |
| Smart phone | - lots of choice - small and portable - you can access the internet through your network provider and connect up to a Wi-Fi connection |
- data can be expensive (if you are not on a contract) - small keyboard |
| Tablet | - larger than a smart phone but still portable - onscreen keyboard is larger and easier to use |
- not as portable as a smart phone - keyboard is not as easy to use as a laptop |
| Laptop | - portable - larger keyboard, plus touch pad make it easier to explore websites |
- less portable than a tablet or smart phone - not as quick to load pages as a desktop computer |
| Desktop computer | - larger screen - larger display - easier to read web pages, which also load quicker than a laptop |
- not portable, bulky and can only be used where it is set up |
If you are experiencing loneliness and can’t afford to buy the technology, WaveLength may be able to provide a radio, television or tablet computer free of charge.