Technology

Earlier this year, Netsafe together with Chorus, launched a collection of free ‘Get Set Up for Safety’ educational resources to help older adults keep themselves safe online, while enjoying the benefits of being connected. You will find them online here: www.netsafe.org.nz/olderpeople The initial ‘Get Set Up For Safety’ resources include six...

Netsafe has just launched its new “Get set up for safety” guides, tailored specifically for older adults in Aotearoa. Created together with Chorus, the collection of user-friendly resources includes printable booklets, pamphlets and videos covering essential online safety advice and practical  instructions. They are designed to help older adults make...

Gone are the days of easy to spot scams from a long lost uncle with millions to share. With over $200 million lost by Kiwis to scammers in the last year, it’s clear to see that online scams are a serious issue for many New Zealanders and they continue...

Members can now opt to receive their quarterly members magazine digitally. This enables you to read the magazine in a digital format online, as well as accessing individual articles and columns from current and previous magazine issues. Members who opt to receive their copies digitally will receive an email with...

The latest data released by Cert NZ shows financial loss due to cybercrime was up 66% in the first quarter of 2023. So, with the ever-growing risk posed by digital threats including phishing emails, fake websites and scam texts, how can you stay safe online in 2023? At Geeks on Wheels,...

A new book by Lucia Dore and Carole Railton offers older people grappling with high tech an opportunity to feel more comfortable with its demands. They are the authors of SeniorITy – How AI and tech can enhance senior living. The essential question they pose is, do some older members of...