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James Gartshore

Free, friendly tech tips in plain English, written by James Gartshore, a volunteer in Bridlington, East Yorkshire.

Each tip covers something useful you can do with your phone, tablet or computer: spotting and avoiding scams, staying safe online, apps that save money, features that make phones easier to see and use, and staying in touch with family and friends. No jargon, and no question is too basic.

The tips are written with older people and anyone less confident with technology in mind, but they're useful for everyone.

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It's day three of Dyspraxia Awareness Week, and today's tips are for anyone who finds handwriting hard.

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Today is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, so I wanted to share a few features on your phone that could really help in an emergency....

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It's day two of Dyspraxia Awareness Week, and today I wanted to share some free tools that help with staying organised.

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This week is Dyspraxia Awareness Week, so I wanted to share some ways technology can help children with dyspraxia. The idea is to use tech to help them...

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Today is World Arthritis Day, so I wanted to share some features on your phone and laptop that can make life a lot easier if you have sore, stiff or...

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