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.
Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are powerful tools for staying connected, informed, and productive. This section introduces the basics to help you use them confidently.
Getting Started
Types of Devices: Common devices include Android phones, iPhones, and tablets like iPads.
Setup Basics: connect to Wi-Fi, install system updates, and sign in or create a user account.
Settings: Adjust brightness, sounds, and notifications to suite your needs.
Essential Apps
Communication: Use apps like Messages, WhatsApp, or email to stay in touch.
Web & Media: Access browsers (e.g., Chrome, Safari) and services like YouTube or Spotify.
Downloading Apps: Use trusted stores like Google Play or the Apple App Store. Check reviews and ratings before installing.
Online Safety
Device Protection: Set up a PIN, password, fingerprint, or face unlock.
Avoiding Scams: Be cautious with unknown links, pop-ups, or app requests. Don't share personal info unless you trust the source.
Updates: Keep apps and system software up to date for security.
Managing Data & Storage
Storage: Check what's using space in Settings. Delete unused apps or files.
Backups: Enable cloud backups (e.g., iCloud or Google Drive) to protect important data.
Data Usage: Monitor how much internet data apps use and connect to Wi-Fi when possible.
Accessibility Features
Visual Aid: Increase text size, use high contrast modes.
Hearing & Speech: Enable captions, text-to-speech, or voice assistants.
Touch & Interaction: Customize gestures or use assistive touch menus.
