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Grab the party hats! How to celebrate your birthday in isolation

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Keep yourself entertained with these fun apps. Source: Getty

Banish boredom! 4 fun apps to keep you occupied in self-isolation

Banish boredom! 4 fun apps to keep you occupied in self-isolation

Keep boredom at bay with these fun apps to download on your smartphone.

You can create your ow fabric face mask using materials found in your home. Source: Getty

Create your own fabric face mask to help prevent the spread of Covid-19

Create your own fabric face mask to help prevent the spread of Covid-19

Certain fabrics will provide better protection and help slow the spread of coronavirus.

These DIY toys will keep your pets entertained in self-isolation. Source: Getty

Pets hassling you in self-isolation? These DIY toys will keep them entertained

Pets hassling you in self-isolation? These DIY toys will keep them entertained

These DIY pet toys only require a few items to make and won't cost you much either!

If you don't have a smart TV you can use a Google Chromecast to connect to services such as Netflix. Source: Getty

How to use Google Chromecast to watch your favourite TV shows and movies

How to use Google Chromecast to watch your favourite TV shows and movies

The small device will help you to watch TV shows or movies via streaming services, without the need to purchase a Smart TV.

Knitting is just one of the crafts that is seeing a resurgence. Source: Getty.

The retro hobbies and pastimes making a modern day comeback

The retro hobbies and pastimes making a modern day comeback

From knitting and needlecraft, to old-fashioned puzzles and baking, these are the retro hobbies making a comeback this year.

These Netflix shows are must-sees! Source: Getty.

Pass the popcorn! The best Netflix shows to binge-watch in self-isolation

Pass the popcorn! The best Netflix shows to binge-watch in self-isolation

These shows will have you watching entire seasons in one day!

There are plenty of online courses now available for free for you to use during self-isolation. Source: Getty

Make the most of self-isolation with these free online courses

Make the most of self-isolation with these free online courses

You won't have to pay a cent!

People can tune in and watch animals frolicking about in zoos from the comfort of their own homes. Source: YouTube/ Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Facebook/ Australia Reptile Park

Let animals brighten your day in self-isolation with virtual zoo encounters

Let animals brighten your day in self-isolation with virtual zoo encounters

Zoos across the country have set up live-streaming of their animals for people to enjoy throughout the day.

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

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!

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