Technology
Should we run a mile from new technology or dip a toe in? Our grandchildren spend lots of time online, making friendships (safely?), studying, shopping. Here are some tutorials on using technology and important information about staying safe in cyberspace.
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Act quickly! 10,000 free laptop grants still to be claimed. Read this article and see if your family qualifies for the Home Access grant.
Choosing a new laptop can seem like a bit of a minefield if you've never done it before. Here are 20 things for you to think about before you buy.
Set up your computer to collect podcasts and you need never miss a favourite radio show again. It's easy.
Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family – just take a few precautions for privacy and security. This guide will get you up and running.
Confused by pixels and file sizes? This step-by-step guide shows how easy it is to resize photographs, ready for emailing and making cards and posters. 
So you’ve bought a digital camera and taken your first batch of photos. But how do you get them on to your computer and edit them? Here's another of our great step-by-step guides.
While you're on the move, do you want to listen to music, compare prices or just identify a star? There are smartphone 'apps' that will do all that!
They may seem like something out of science fiction – a computer that fits in your pocket! – but smartphones have some really practical uses.
This simple step-by-step guide explains how to use Skype to text and make completely free phone calls – and even video calls! – with your computer.