Articles and tips

Discover useful tech tips, tricks, and shortcuts to help you save money, make the most out of your smartphone, and more.  

Find out all you need to know about QR codes: what they are, how to scan them, and what to do when they don’t work.  

Find out how to create a myGov passkey, a password-less and secure option to sign in to your account.  

A beginner’s guide to artificial intelligence (AI); what is it and how it’s being used today. Find out how you may already be interacting with AI without realising.  

Tips to help you spot the signs of a scam email. Test your skills with a quiz. 

Find out how you can temporarily deactivate or permanently delete Facebook. 

Get better results on Google and other search engines with these useful tips. 

PayID is a fast and easy way to make and receive payments with your mobile number or email address.

Help make your experience on Facebook a positive one by following these tips.

Discover the wonderful world of podcasts in three steps. To help you get started we share our favourites.

Start practising good online safety habits with these tips to help you protect your personal information online.

Before you buy a new mobile phone, read our tips to help you find the right one for you.

Find out why it’s important to protect yourself from identity theft and where to go for help when you need it.

Find trusted and reliable sources of information you can turn to for advice and help.

Streaming services have changed the way we consume TV shows and movies. Explore the top streaming services in Australia and find out how to watch them on your TV.

A collection of frequently asked questions about email, including how to block emails, how to stop emails going to junk, and much more.

Fuel price apps can help you save money by comparing petrol prices near you.

myGov has had a makeover. Find out what the new features mean for you.

Selling on Gumtree is a great way to declutter and make extra cash. Find out how to spot the scammers.

We answer the most asked questions about PayPal; how does it work? Is it safe? and more.

If you have young children in your care who use the internet, this guide is for you.

Planning what happens to your online accounts is just as important as working out what will happen to your physical assets.

Find out how to access your COVID-19 digital certificate via myGov and the Express Plus Medicare app. Even when you don’t have a smartphone.

Your digital skills can help protect you against financial abuse. Find out how.

Your mental health deserves your attention. Discover ways you can improve your well-being.

Find out how to stop telemarketing calls, block calls on your mobile, and avoid phone scams.

Convenient and paperless, eScripts are a great alternative to paper scripts. Find out what you need to know about them.

Thanks to today’s technology, you can visit world famous sites without leaving your home.

Discover popular cloud services offering free storage and what you need to consider when choosing one.

Find out what the WhatsApp privacy update is all about, and what alternative messaging apps are available.

There are literally millions of apps that can help you do just about anything. We take a look at a few of them.

What other reputable search engines are out there? We show you a few alternatives to Google.

We compare some of the main features of tablets and laptops to help you decide.

Knowing when to connect to the internet using mobile data on your device can save you money.

Know someone that would benefit from being online? Find out how you can help.

Know your rights when you shop online and what to do if things go wrong.

Discover useful apps and tips to safely add and manage apps on your smartphone.

Explore how online banking can work for you plus tips for banking safely online.

Fact or fiction? Find out how to spot a fake news story online.

Ellen fell for a Medicare scam. Find out how you can learn from her experience.

Find out what phishing scams are and how to protect yourself against them.

Find out how to use popular video calling apps like Zoom, Skype and FaceTime.

Discover how you can shop online and stay connected during self-isolation.

Learn how to spot and avoid tech support scams, romance scams, and more.

Find reliable sources to track any fires near you or across Australia.

Learn how to spot and avoid common online shopping scams around Christmas.

We answer some of the common questions about connecting to the nbn.