Shopping & Social

Advice about online shopping safety and participating in social networks. Topics include transaction security, social media basics, blogging and video communication tools.

Can You Trust Shopping Online?

Online shopping is generally safe if you take basic precautions and stick with established retailers you can verify.

Do You Need a Computing Course?

Whether a computing course is worth your time depends on your current skills and what problems you want to avoid.

Do You Need to Be on a Social Network?

Whether you're older or scattered across the globe, social networks can help you stay connected with family and old friends in one simple place.

Downloading Movies and Music

How downloading music and movies has changed the way we buy entertainment and what you need to know about doing it legally.

Online Shopping: Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about buying things online? Here are answers to the most common concerns about safety, deals, and returns.

Should Your Family Become Bloggers?

A family blog can help you share what everyone's up to with relatives and friends without constant phone calls or emails.

Things You Didn't Know About: Social Networking

Social networking sites have age limits, privacy settings, and can be addictive, here's what you should actually know about them.

What About Webcams?

Webcams remain cheap and easy to use for video calls, but they've never become the must-have gadget many predicted despite their benefits for staying connected.