Cheeky Munkey

USING THE INTERNET FOR SENIORS – BEGINNER’S GUIDE

The internet offers a wealth of opportunity for staying in touch with family and friends; gathering helpful information, even paying bills and shopping from the comfort of your own home. If you have never used the internet before it can seem daunting but once you take small steps you will find it is much more accessible than you might first believe.

Naturally there are precautions you need to take to keep your data secure online. However, some of the scare stories you might have read make the internet sound more fraught with risk than it is. In this guide we will explore options to keep you safe and offer some further reading should you wish to delve into the topic further. We will also examine technical jargon, which might at first seem off-putting, but which will make sense once it becomes familiar to you.