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Buying and selling online overview
Choosing a data plan
All about Android tablets
This topic shows you how to set up and customise your new or pre-owned Android tablet, and do more with it like take and edit photos, block nuisance callers, as well as save files and listen to podcasts.
Essentials
Home networks
Exploring Google Earth
Getting apps
The absolute basics
New to computers? This is the perfect place to start. Learn the essentials of using a computer, laptop, tablet and smartphone, and find out about the internet, web browsers, web addresses and search engines.
Setting up your new iPhone
Setting up your new Android phone
Android tablet: Prepare to set up
Android tablet: Set up
Getting to know your device
This topic will teach you the basic functions of a keyboard, mouse and computer, including how to change settings and manage your files.
Apple iPhone: Getting started
Getting started on your iPhone is easier than you may think. This topic shows you how to set up and customise your iPhone with helpful step-by-step videos and a fun interactive guide that shows you all the features you need to know about.
Apple iPad: Set up
Windows laptop: Prepare to set up
Apple laptop: Prepare to set up
Apple desktop: Prepare to set up
Games for smart devices
Test your tapping, swiping and zooming skills with these fun games, designed for use on a smart phone or tablet.
- Jewel match
- Word up!
- Night piano
- Fill
- Fruit swipe
- Car park
- Hidden objects
All about data
Everything you need to know about data: what it is, the difference between home internet and mobile data, how to switch to Wi-Fi on your mobile, plus tips to help you save money when at home or away.
Practice area for smartphones and tablets
Build your tapping, swiping, scrolling and zooming skills and learn how to use key features of smart devices at home or out and about. These activities are perfect for beginners working on a smartphone or tablet.
- Tapping and swiping
- Scrolling and zooming
- Using the on-screen keyboard
- Closing pop ups
- Using the search feature
- Using other touchscreens (ATM)
Setting up myGov
This course shows you, step-by-step, what you need to set up a myGov account and then how to set it up safely, sign in and customise your account settings.
Setting up online banking
Learn how to set up an online bank account and what to expect when you use it for the first time.
How to pay online
Online hobbies
Time for a bit of fun. Learn how you can build your family tree, travel to places far and wide without leaving your chair, and how to create your very own blog to share your experiences and knowledge.
Managing your data
Wi-Fi on the go
Google Earth - more than a map
All about apps
This topic takes you into the world of apps, or Applications, the little amazing programs that can help you do almost anything. Find out what apps are and how to find them using the App Store and Google Play Store.
Managing and deleting apps
iPhone: Security & privacy
Android phone: Security & privacy
Games centre
Life would be very dull without some playtime. Test your memory and tease your brain with our games for computers, while our games for smart devices work your tap, swipe and zooming skills.
Android tablet: Security & privacy