Further information and guides

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Here are some more sources of guidance to help you use the internet and access different sites and apps:

Learn My Way

https://www.learnmyway.com/

• Learn My Way is a website of free online courses for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world.
• Courses cover video calling, online shopping, socialising online, watching and listening to things online, finding a job, using GP services online, banking, and staying safe.

My Computer My Way

https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/

• A step-by-step guide to individual adjustments you can make to your computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone to make it easier to use.
• Guides cover visual difficulties, hearing difficulties, motor problems and cognitive impairment.

Digital Unite Technology Guides

https://www.digitalunite.com/technology-guides

• Award-winning range of 400+ how-to guides, written by subject matter experts and updated daily.
• Guides cover internet basics, email and Skype, internet security, exploring hobbies and interests online, music and audio, TV and video, social networking, shopping and banking.

Internet Matters Online Safety for Families

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/staysafestayhome-tech-advice-and-resources-to-support-families-at-home/

• Advice on how to set up tech safely
• Age-specific guides and resources
• To support learning, socialising and wellbeing online

Broadband Savvy

https://broadbandsavvy.com/

• Explanation of the terminology used with internet and broadband
• Tools to help troubleshoot problems with your internet
• Advice to help you choose the right broadband package for your needs