Technology and the internet

Stay informed about hackers, spammers and phishers, and how to protect your personal information by checking out our latest IT activity.

Putting together a family tree can be a rewarding experience, not just for the person doing the research, but also for other family members who may be interested in their family history. It's also a good reason to make contact with people to catch up for a chat and share stories. 

If you've got a shed that needs organising, cupboards that need clearing or a spare room that is filling up with junk, it might be time to make some hard decisions and get rid of the stuff you don't really want or need anymore. Don't just throw it away – one man's trash is another man's treasure – so why not have a go at selling it online using eBay? 

You've probably heard terms like 'social networking', 'Facebook' and 'Twitter' quite a lot in the media.  In this activity we will explain what social networking is, why people are using Facebook and show you what all the fuss is about

Want to know what's in The Shed? Get all the info on how to sign up as a Shed Online member, and find out about the interesting things you can do here on the site by watching this video.

We’re really keen to make sure as many blokes as possible find out about The Shed Online - invite a mate today and help us build Australia's biggest shed.

Take a look at part 2 of our social networking videos. This one is about Twitter. Learn about tweets, hashtags, how to follow someone and how to get started on Twitter.

You've probably heard about some of the nasties that can find their way into your computer. Learn how to keep your data secure in our latest I.T. activity.

With so much of our lives online, it's important we keep what we need to, locked away. Find out about how you can make your passwords more secure, and how to best manage and keep track of them in this latest I.T. activity.

Interested in setting up a free, simple blog to publish your thoughts, articles, poetry, photos, recipes, music etc.? Here are some ideas and links to resources to help you get started.

These days, technology makes it a lot easier to share photos with family and friends. In this activity, we take you through some of the different methods for sharing your happy snaps on the internet.

Do you have friends or relatives overseas or interstate? Skype is a great way to keep in touch, allowing you to hear and see the person you are talking to. Take a look at this step-by-step guide to Skype so that you can get started.

In this activity we will take you through the steps on how to listen to a podcast on your computer or portable MP3 player.

Did you know that The Shed Online has its own message centre where you can send other members private messages?  This article outlines how to use this function effectively.

A simple step by step process on how to register on The Shed Online. Tell other's about The Shed Online by emailing this page to a friend or family member.

Uploading a photo to a discussion is easy. A picture tells a thousand words, so add some colour and extra detail to your discussion post by including a photo.

In part one of a series of articles we will be posting on internet security we take you through steps to determine if you are using social networks safely.