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There’s an app for that: 9 essential apps for over-60s

From medication reminders to song finders, these are the apps you need.

Written byAnna Wall

Tech

Burning hearts and crazy eyes: Your guide to 2021’s new emojis

Burning hearts and crazy eyes: Your guide to 2021’s new emojis

Forget peaches and eggplants (and the dirty innuendo behind them), there's a new batch of emojis in town!

Written byHilary Board

The emoji universe is expanding. Source: Emojipedia Sample Image Collection version 13.1.

Health

How to help your parents stay connected – for their health’s sake

How to help your parents stay connected – for their health’s sake

The simple things we all value, such as a quick trip to the local shops, don’t have to become a thing of the past in your loved one’s later years.

Health ExpertDr Ross Walker

Interacting regularly with other humans, even in the simplest ways, such as through a quick chat, helps keep us socially connected and, in turn, mentally and physically healthier.

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The evolution of scams: How to stay one step ahead of crafty fraudsters

The evolution of scams: How to stay one step ahead of crafty fraudsters

As a former cop and financial crimes expert, Leanne Vale has seen it all when it comes to scams. Here, she sheds some light on how fraudsters have adapted their methods in recent years.

Written byJessica Galley

The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a sharp rise in the number of scams. Source: Getty.

Tech

Here’s how to sign up and get great deals on Amazon Australia

Here’s how to sign up and get great deals on Amazon Australia

Whatever you're shopping for, you'll find it on Amazon Australia.

Thanks to Amazon Australia, you can support Aussie businesses from the comfort of your own home.

Tech

Slow Internet letting you down? Here’s how to check your broadband speed

Slow Internet letting you down? Here’s how to check your broadband speed

Don't just put up with slow Internet!

Written byJocelyn Nickels

It's easy to check your Internet speed and many things you can do resolve any issues you may be experiencing. Source: Getty

Tech

Avoid the shops: Help elderly parents stay safe and entertained online

Avoid the shops: Help elderly parents stay safe and entertained online

More older Australians are relying on online shopping after being urged to stay at home by the government due to the outbreak of Covid-19.

Written byDanielle Grant

If your elderly parents are stuck indoors, why not help them get to grips with online shopping and digital entertainment. Source: Shutterstock.

Tech

Stay informed: How to use the government’s new coronavirus app

Stay informed: How to use the government’s new coronavirus app

It only takes a couple of minutes to download, then you'll have access to all of the necessary government information.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

The government released a new app giving Aussies access to the latest Covid-19 information. Source: Getty

Tech

Stay in touch while social distancing: The best video apps and how to use them

Stay in touch while social distancing: The best video apps and how to use them

There's no need to feel cut off from your loved ones while self-isolating!

Written byJessica Galley

Using video call apps can help you to stay connected with colleagues, friends and relatives during self-isolation. Source: Getty.

Tech

How Facebook Messenger can help you stay in touch with loved ones

How Facebook Messenger can help you stay in touch with loved ones

It's not just for messaging!

Written byJocelyn Nickels

You can stay in contact with your family and friends through Facebook Messenger and FaceTime. Source: Getty

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