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Digital Literacy

This guide provides resources to help community members build essential digital skills. Topics include internet safety, evaluating online information, using digital tools, understanding privacy, and navigating common software and apps.

Staying Safe on the Internet

1. Recognizing Secure Websites

  • Look for "https" in the URL of a website, and a lock icon in the address bar to know that the site is secure.
  • Only enter personal information (like credit card details) on secure websites.

2. Avoiding Scams and Phishing

  • Be cautious of emails or websites that ask for personal information or money. This could be a scam or phishing attempt to steal your information.
  • If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Don't click on suspicious links.

Helpful Tip

Start with simple websites like Google (search engine), YouTube (videos), or Wikipedia (information) to get comfortable with browsing.