The internet can be confusing, but Age UK‘s digital step-by-step guides can help you understand it. 

These guides are for you if you’re a service provider looking for an additional helpful resource when delivering sessions, a friend or family member of someone wishing to get online, or if you’d like to get online independently but need a little direction. There are guides for novices, at an intermediate level, and at an advanced level for when you’re more comfortable online.

Regardless of the difficulty, every guide includes the following:

Easy-to-follow, detailed step-by-step instructions, a glossary or terminology list to help you understand the digital vernacular screenshots illustrating the numerous steps of the guide.

Choosing your apparatus

Before accessing the internet, you must locate a device you are comfortable using. Whether it’s a tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop computer, or something else, this guide can assist you in determining what may be suitable for you.

Increasing your device’s usability

There are numerous ways to optimise your device’s performance. For example, you may need to increase the font size or utilise the device’s vocal controls. This guide will demonstrate how.

Establishing a connection to the internet

Setting up an internet connection and gaining access to the internet on your device can seem complicated, but these guides will help you understand the process.

Email sending and receiving.

These guides can help you communicate with others, from creating an email account to sending and receiving your first messages. 

Using apps

When you are comfortable downloading and utilising applications on your device, you can perform various tasks, from playing games to social media.

Video conferencing

You can stay in touch with relatives and friends by making and receiving video calls with the assistance of guides.

Online purchasing

Online shopping can be very convenient and can help you discover deals. However, knowing where to begin and how to do so safely can be intimidating. 

Amusements and pastimes

Being at ease online can introduce you to a whole new world of entertainment and hobbies and allow you to continue doing things you already enjoy in a new manner.

Utilising regional services

These guides can help you utilise your device to access local services online, such as scheduling a doctor’s appointment or paying a utility bill.

Keeping secure online

Everyone desires to feel secure when using the internet. These guides can assist you in avoiding online fraud, maintaining account security, and gaining online confidence.

Following these guidelines could help you or a loved one to understand how to fully utilise the internet and feel confident when browsing the web.