Independent Age Resources
If you’ve enjoyed our Hi Digital courses, Independent Age has much more information across everything we covered. Just click the topics below to expand.
Introduction
Music, movies and more
You may need a TV licence to watch live programmes on streaming services or to use BBC iPlayer. If you’re 75 and over, you may be able to get a free TV licence. You or someone in your household must be getting Pension Credit. Find out more at Paying for your TV licence | Independent Age
Moneywise advice guide – Click here for audio guide
Pension credit advice guide – Click here for audio guide
Using my smartphone
My Smartphone
For advice on setting up smart technology, choosing an internet provider and where you can get support, visit Smart technology for later life | Independent Age
For advice on setting up smart technology, choosing an internet provider and where you can get support, visit Smart technology for later life | Independent Age
Moving around on your smartphone
Tapping and swiping can be difficult for some people. You may want to adapt your smartphone or look for one that’s easier to use. See Adapting devices for easy use | Independent Age.
Free and paid apps
For more advice about shopping safely online, visit Staying safe online in later life | Independent Age
Closing and exiting apps
If your device is running slowly, try closing any apps, programs and websites you’re not using. Read more at How to fix technology problems| Independent Age
A little more about privacy...
To find out more about protecting yourself online and where you can get support, visit Staying safe online in later life | Independent Age.
Scamwise guide – Click here for audio guide
Beware of phishing
Find out more about protecting yourself online at Staying safe online in later life | Independent Age.
Scamwise guide – Click here for audio guide
Don't fall for it!
Find out more about different types of scam and how to protect yourself at Scams | Independent Age.
Scamwise guide – Click here for audio guide
A few tips for health apps
Read more at How to find reliable health information online | Independent Age and Managing your health online | Independent Age
Living well with long-term health conditions guide – Click here for audio guide
For more information about smart technology to help with your health and care needs, read the Independent Age factsheet Technology to help you at home | Independent Age
Connecting with others
Creating Your Password
Many websites provide advice on setting a strong password, including Independent Age Staying safe online in later life | Independent Age
What is spam?
Find out more about email scams at Different types of scam | Independent Age
Scamwise guide – Click here for audio guide
Summary
Factsheet – Technology to help you at home | Independent Age
Entertainment and shopping
What’s on TV?
Find out if you qualify for a discount or a free TV licence at Paying for your TV licence | Independent Age
Moneywise advice guides – Click here for audio guide
Pension credit advice guide – Click here for audio guide
Search on YouTube
For tips on looking after your device, such as clearing your browsing data, and where you can get support, visit
Getting technology support | Independent Age and How to fix technology problems| Independent Age
Keeping safe when you buy online
Read more about Staying safe online in later life | Independent Age
Scamwise guide – Click here for audio guide
Shop online: accounts
Read more about Staying safe online in later life | Independent Age
Scamwise guide – Click here for audio guide
Searching for the best deal
For example, Independent Age has advice on how to shop around for insurance Shopping around for insurance | Independent Age
What’s the best price for your electricity?
Read more about finding the best energy deal at Managing your energy bills | Independent Age
Guide – Click here for audio guide
Payment Services
Read more tips and find out where you can get support at Online shopping | Independent Age
Minding your money (and yourself!) on the internet
You can read more information about staying safe when making payments on Independent Age’s online shopping page
Your banking online – Get started yourself
You can read more about scams and how to protect yourself at Scams | Independent Age
Scamwise guide – Click here for audio guide
Summary
Scamwise guide – Click here for audio guide
Hobbies and travel
Accepting cookies
How to fix technology problems| Independent Age has information about clearing cookies if you want to – for example, to make your device run faster.
Community sites and volunteering
Read more about volunteering with Independent Age at Volunteer with us | Independent Age
Using online accounts
You can read more information about protecting yourself online at Staying safe online in later life | Independent Age
Where do you want to go?
If you need help getting around or want to find out more about travel discounts, visit Getting around more easily | Independent Age
Guide – Click here for audio guide
Summary
If you need help with getting out and about or want to know more about travel discounts or getting a Blue Badge, visit Getting out and about | Independent Age
Factsheet – Help with getting around | Independent Age